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Relationships Jennifer Lopez & Ben Affleck Fuel Relationship Rumours With Miami Trip “Bennifer” - Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez - are one step closer to reclaiming their throne as one of the most talked-about celebrity couples. By Taya Coates May 26, 2021
Music The Weeknd, Tinashe & Jorja Smith Run It Up On This Week's "R&B Season" Playlist Plus, new heat from Victoria Monét, Zacari, and NAO. By Aron A. August 08, 2021
Pop Culture Study Suggests Hip-Hop Music Benefits Surgeons In The Operating Room A new study from Heidelberg University Medical School finds that rap music can benefit surgeons performing keyhole surgeries. By Joshua Robinson April 28, 2021
Music Andre 3000 Spotted At Open Mic Event With Flute In Hand The legendary Andre 3000 was recently spotted at an open mic event, watching the performance with his trusty double flute in hand. By Mitch Findlay July 13, 2021
Music Lizzo Sued For Sampling Funeral Performance On "Coconut Oil": Report The 2016 track allegedly sampled a church elder's gospel hymn performance during a privately-held funeral for a "mutual relative." By Erika Marie March 30, 2021
Music Migos Labelmate Metro Marrs Arrested After Throwing 10K Into Crowd At Graduation Neither his high school nor law enforcement were feeling the Quality Control artists' fun gesture. By Madusa S. May 25, 2021
Music Lil Nas X Seems Troubled By "MONTERO" Backlash Following the release of his controversial "MONTERO" video, Lil Nas X opens up about the backlash it has been receiving. By Mitch Findlay March 29, 2021
Music Lil Baby Clowned By Fans For Wholesome ‘Billboard Music Award’ Promo Post Fans trolled the rapper for the wholesome promo post. By Madusa S. May 25, 2021
Numbers Wizkid And Tems' "Essence" Is No. 1 In R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay "Essence" is still heating up. By Milca P. September 04, 2021
Music Westside Gunn Is Dropping Two Albums This Year Griselda visionary Westside Gunn confirms that he's dropping not one, but two new albums this year. By Mitch Findlay July 12, 2021
Music Swizz Beatz Shares Epic Trailer For DMX's "Exodus" Album Swizz Beatz vows to "take it back to the streets" with an epic new trailer for DMX's upcoming "Exodus" album. By Mitch Findlay May 24, 2021
Music Wireless 2021 Lineup: Future, Migos, Skepta & More The Wireless Festival announces its official stacked lineup, with Future, Skepta, and Migos locked in as headliners. By Mitch Findlay April 27, 2021