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Music Megan Thee Stallion's "Good News" Officially Debuts At No. 2 On Billboard 200 Megan Thee Stallion's album, "Good News," debuted at number 2 on the Billboard 200. By Cole Blake November 29, 2020
Music Keefe D Says He Thinks DJ Quik Set Up Biggie's Murder The uncle of 2Pac's alleged killer believes DJ Quik set The Notorious B.I.G. up. By Taylor McCloud November 02, 2021
Music Lil Loaded's Mother Noticed He Was Upset About A Breakup The Night Before His Death Lil Loaded's mother reveals that the late rapper was distraught over a breakup on the night before his passing. By Joshua Robinson June 03, 2021
Music Smoove'L Talks Making Peace With Pop Smoke The Night He Died Smoove'L opens up about reaching out to Pop Smoke to squash their beef, only to learn of his murder shortly thereafter. By Mitch Findlay December 24, 2020
Music Jennifer Lopez's "Let's Get Loud" During Inauguration Performance Draws Confusion Jenny from the Block sang "This Land is Your Land" & "America, The Beautiful," but she also took a moment to belt out a reference to her 1999 debut album. By Erika Marie January 20, 2021
Music DMX's "Ruff Ryders' Anthem" & "Party Up" Surge To Top Of iTunes Charts Fans have been listening to DMX as a way to honor him after his passing. By Alexander Cole April 10, 2021
Music Billie Eilish Wins Record Of The Year Grammy Award For 2nd Straight Year Billie Eilish won Record of the Year at the Grammys, Sunday, for the second straight year. By Cole Blake March 15, 2021
Numbers Lil Durk, Polo G, & Lil Baby's "3 Headed Goat" Goes Platinum Lil Durk's Polo G, and Lil Baby-assisted "3 Headed Goat" officially lands the Chicago rapper the eighth RIAA certification of his career. By Mitch Findlay December 22, 2020
Music Blue Ivy Carter Takes A Sip From Her New Grammy Blue Ivy is the second youngest Grammy winner ever, and now, she's the youngest artist to take a sip out of a Grammy trophy. By Joshua Robinson March 18, 2021
Music Soulja Boy To Take Legal Action Following Sexual Abuse Allegations The rapper is planning to take legal action against his former personal assistant accusing him of sexual assault. By Madusa S. January 23, 2021
Music The Weeknd Announces "House Of Balloons" Re-Release For 10-Year Anniversary The Weeknd is re-releasing "House Of Balloons" on all DSPs on March 21 for the 10-year anniversary! By Alex Zidel March 17, 2021
Music CyHi The Prynce Nearly Killed In Shooting Attempt Yesterday night, CyHi The Prynce nearly lost his life in Atlanta after a failed shooting left his car flipped and totaled. By Mitch Findlay February 15, 2021