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Music Cozz Shares "Effected" Tracklist Featuring Kendrick Lamar & J. Cole Cozz reveals the album artwork and tracklist for "Effected." By Mitch Findlay February 05, 2018
Original Content 10 Essential YFN Lucci Tracks A detailed look into the sharp and swift rise of Atlanta rapper YFN Lucci. By Devon Jefferson March 05, 2017
Music 50 Cent Exposes Young Buck For Alleged "Relationship With A Tranny" 50 Cent posted a video where Young Buck seemingly admits to being in a relationship with a transgender woman. By Alex Zidel March 27, 2019
Music Naomi Sharon On The Vulnerability Of "Obsidian," Her Purpose, Signing To Drake & 40's Mentorship “You can craft something and you can create something. And I love to create something," says Naomi Sharon. The OVO songstress dives into her latest album, music's healing powers, "Honestly, Nevermind," and more. By Aron A. March 18, 2024
Music A$AP Rocky Is Praying For "Hipster Rap" To Take The Mantle From Drill Rap During his new interview on "The Joe Budden Podcast," A$AP Rocky reflected on the era of indie rock in New York when he was coming up. By Gabriel Bras Nevares January 23, 2026
Music Brian McKnight Sues Radio Station Over Deadbeat Dad Allegations Brian McKnight shut down the accusations that he's been an "abusive" and "neglectful father" to his children. By Cole Blake February 24, 2026
Music Claressa Shields Claims She’d Drop 50 Cent Lawsuit If He Boxed Papoose Last month, Claressa Shields threatened to take legal action against 50 Cent because he accused her of cheating on Papoose. By Caroline Fisher April 23, 2026
Music Fabolous & Maino Clown Jim Jones For Getting Stranded On The Highway Jim Jones recently had to go on a mile-long trek to a gas station after running out of fuel on the highway. By Caroline Fisher April 22, 2026
Music FBI Gets Involved In Offset's Casino Shooting And Wants The Public's Help Offset was shot at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Hollywood, Florida, earlier this month, and is already recovering. By Cole Blake April 14, 2026
Relationships Matthew Knowles Abruptly Ends Interview After Being Asked About Tina Knowles Matthew Knowles later claimed to Page Six that he had been asked several different questions about Tina Knowles. By Cole Blake March 04, 2026
Music 21 Savage's "Issa Album" First Week Sales Surpass Projections 21's latest makes a strong debut on the Billboard 200. By Trevor Smith July 16, 2017
Music DJ Akademiks Clears 21 Savage Of Botting Rumors But Says "WHTTS?" Isn't Totally Off The Hook 21 Savage returned with his fourth studio album, "What Happened to the Streets?," back on Friday, December 12. By Cole Blake December 22, 2025