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Music 7 R&B Singers Who Are Libras These Libra singers know a thing or two about love. Celebrate their special days by diving into their catalogs. By Demi Phillips September 19, 2023
Music Trap Lore Ross Responds After Being Confronted At Lil Durk Trial Trap Lore Ross was recently described as the feds by a Lil Durk fan, and now, the YouTuber is speaking out about the situation. By Alexander Cole August 24, 2026
Pop Culture Sidney Starr's Arrest Revives One Of Hip Hop's Most Damaging Rumors A Georgia arrest has returned Sidney Starr to the headlines, prompting a look back at the false claims that altered the trajectory of Chingy's career. By Erika Marie August 03, 2026
Music Jaguar Wright Fires Back At JAY-Z After Being Named In Viral Roots Picnic Freestyle Jaguar Wright has had enough. By Tallie Spencer June 04, 2026
Music Machine Gun Kelly Speaks Out After Attending Lil Durk Trial Machine Gun Kelly was present for Day 1 of Lil Durk's trial in Los Angeles, and with the media weighing in, MGK has a response. By Alexander Cole August 26, 2026
Music The Official Playboi Carti's "I AM MUSIC" First-Week Numbers Are In Playboi Carti's I AM MUSIC was originally announced in September 2024 with a promise to be released in 2024. MUSIC is Carti's fifth album. By Bryson "Boom" Paul March 23, 2025
Music Foxy Brown: Empowering Generations Of Women In Rap A groundbreaking femcee rap icon who has been through it all. By Demi Phillips July 10, 2023
Music Judge In Lil Durk's Trial Opens Door For Appeal If Jury Convicts Judge Michael Fitzgerald clarified how prosecutors must proceed in closing arguments in the Lil Durk case to ensure a fair process. By Gabriel Bras Nevares September 06, 2026
Pop Culture Colin Kaepernick Has Strong Words For Jay-Z Their relationship once reflected public solidarity. Kaepernick now says Jay-Z is trying to repair the reputation of his NFL deal. By Erika Marie September 02, 2026
Music Lil Pump And Donald Trump Share A Selfie From UFC Event Where Fighter Claims Political Bias Trump's name came up throughout the night's proceedings. By Lavender Alexandria December 18, 2023
Music Keefe D Demands An Appeal Following Conviction, Receives Sentencing Date Duane "Keefe D" Davis was convicted of orchestrating the murder of Tupac Shakur, and now, he wants to get a retrial. By Alexander Cole September 01, 2026
Music 50 Cent Praises Shyne After Former Rivals Make Peace After more than 20 years of tension, 50 Cent and Shyne made peace during a chance New York encounter. By Erika Marie September 11, 2026