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Music Nicki Minaj Breaks Down The Science Behind Her Writing Process Nicki Minaj waxes poetic on the storied art of lyricism. By Mitch Findlay August 16, 2018
Music Ghostface Killah Tells The Breakfast Club How He Feels About Today's Rap Ghostface Killah originally said he would never make a Supreme Clientele 2, but the fans demanded it, so he decided to after 20 years. By Bryson "Boom" Paul August 29, 2025
Music Ice Spice Samples M.I.A. Hit In Upcoming Single Fans haven't heard much from Ice Spice on the music front lately, but now, it looks like the Bronx femcee is gearing up for something new. By Caroline Fisher August 21, 2025
Music Drake Responds To "F**k Kendrick" Chants During Second Night Of Wireless Festival Drake had a very appropriate response to the crowd chanting "F**k Kendrick" during his set at Wireless Festival. By Devin Morton July 12, 2025
Music Jay-Z & Beyonce Sneak Into Kris Jenner's Extravagant Birthday Party Kris Jenner hosted a 007-themed party with a star-studded list of attendees for her 70th birthday on Saturday. By Cole Blake November 10, 2025
Music Meek Mill Blasts NYC Police For Detaining Him At Halloween Party Meek Mill's advocacy for prison reform and other social justice matters is sadly not his only brush with the law. By Gabriel Bras Nevares November 01, 2025
Music Halle Bailey Announces Debut Album 'Love? Or Something Like It' Halle Bailey has fans anticipating new music after she announced her debut album set to arrive on October 24. By Tallie Spencer October 10, 2025
Music JID Performs Snippet Of Metro Boomin Collab "WRK" At Dreamville Fest JID told "Complex" that he felt it was necessary to play this snippet live to give fans peace of mind that his album in indeed on the way. By Zachary Horvath April 07, 2025
Music Cassie Is Willing To Testify Under Her Real Name In Diddy's Criminal Trial Diddy's criminal trial will be kicking off in May as he faces charges of alleged sex trafficking and racketeering. By Cole Blake April 06, 2025
Music Kanye West Stops Hating To Heap Immense Praise On Will Smith Kanye West has periodically pressed pause on his hateful rants to show love to industry giants and Will Smith is the latest to get some. By Zachary Horvath April 02, 2025
Music Beyonce Fans Spark Debate Over Singer's Snub From 2025 Academy Of Country Music Awards Beyonce won various Grammys for "COWBOY CARTER" this year, including her long-awaited Album Of The Year award. By Gabriel Bras Nevares March 30, 2025
Music FKA twigs Forced To Reschedule North American "EUSEXUA" Tour Dates Over Visa Complications FKA twigs has already run into some issues with her "EUSEXUA" tour and fans have not been too happy with the late adjustments. By Zachary Horvath March 26, 2025