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Erika Marie December 16, 2022 Original Content Seeing a major surge in his career since signing with Nappy Boy Entertainment, get to know the rapper NandoSTL!
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Chris Mobley May 22, 2023 Original Content Aaliyah's legendary career as the "princess of R&B" was cut too short after tragedy struck.
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Megan Molseed April 26, 2023 Music Pharrell detailed Hov's writing process during a recent podcast appearance.
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Taylor McCloud November 30, 2021 Music The reality star is setting the record straight on some of her most controversial moments.
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Erika Marie April 15, 2019 Original Content "Codeine Crazy" is one of trap music's lasting contributions.
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Luke Hinz May 21, 2018 Music Ja Rule's ringer is on loud.
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Chantilly Post October 17, 2019 Music Griselda rapper Conway The Machine was detained and handcuffed by police following the funeral of his friend and collaborator DJ Shay.
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Mitch Findlay August 28, 2020 Original Content How a cutting-edge record label would come to define an entire era.
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Luke Hinz April 10, 2019 Music Diddy denies sexually assaulting and humiliating Joseph Manzaro during a Miami "freak off" party back in 2015.
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Caroline Fisher April 02, 2025 Music The rant about J. Cole comes after Kanye West returned to Twitter following his interview with DJ Akademiks.
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Cole Blake April 02, 2025 Music Brandy ruled the 90s with her radio hits and television show, Moesha. She is best known for her duet with Monica, “The Boy Is Mine.”
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Bryson "Boom" Paul September 19, 2025
Music Jermaine Dupri Says He Created "106 & Park" For Bow Wow The megaproducer is shedding light on how one of BET's most memorable shows was developed.
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Erika Marie 
Original Content Who Is Nappy Boy Artist NandoSTL? Seeing a major surge in his career since signing with Nappy Boy Entertainment, get to know the rapper NandoSTL!
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Chris Mobley 
Original Content How Did Aaliyah Die? The Tragic Death of the R&B Icon Aaliyah's legendary career as the "princess of R&B" was cut too short after tragedy struck.
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Megan Molseed 
Music Pharrell Describes Jay-Z's Writing Process As "Weird" But "Amazing" Pharrell detailed Hov's writing process during a recent podcast appearance.
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Taylor McCloud 
Music Jhonnie Blaze Reveals Truth Behind Drake Fivesome Rumors & Fight With Bow Wow The reality star is setting the record straight on some of her most controversial moments.
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Erika Marie 
Original Content The Legacy Of Future's "Codeine Crazy" "Codeine Crazy" is one of trap music's lasting contributions.
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Luke Hinz 
Music Ja Rule Would "Of Course" Perform At Super Bowl With Jennifer Lopez Ja Rule's ringer is on loud.
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Chantilly Post 
Music Conway The Machine Handcuffed & Detained After DJ Shay's Funeral Griselda rapper Conway The Machine was detained and handcuffed by police following the funeral of his friend and collaborator DJ Shay.
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Mitch Findlay 
Original Content The Life & Legacy Of Death Row Records How a cutting-edge record label would come to define an entire era.
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Luke Hinz 
Music Jay-Z, 50 Cent & More Address Bombshell Diddy Lawsuit Involving LeBron James Diddy denies sexually assaulting and humiliating Joseph Manzaro during a Miami "freak off" party back in 2015.
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Caroline Fisher 
Music Kanye West Snaps On J. Cole For Making Music For Virgins The rant about J. Cole comes after Kanye West returned to Twitter following his interview with DJ Akademiks.
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Cole Blake 
Music Brandy Records Vocals For Kehlani's New Hit "Folded" Brandy ruled the 90s with her radio hits and television show, Moesha. She is best known for her duet with Monica, “The Boy Is Mine.”
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Bryson "Boom" Paul