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Music Quavo Gives The Public A Kind Reminder As AI "Hotel Lobby" Spoofs Go Viral Quavo and Takeoff have been going viral thanks to a plethora of AI "Hotel Lobby" spoofs that are taking the internet by storm. By Alexander Cole September 24, 2026
Music Lil Durk Verdict: Prosecutors & Defense Hold Closed-Door, Off-the-Record Meeting The Lil Durk verdict has yet to come down as the jury continues to deliberate, although the prosecution and defense are talking. By Alexander Cole September 11, 2026
Music Lil Durk Won't Take The Stand In His Murder-For-Hire Trial Both the defense and the prosecution in Lil Durk's murder-for-hire trial have rested their cases, which means closing arguments are next. By Gabriel Bras Nevares September 04, 2026
Music J. Cole Says Roc Nation Helped Him Secure His Masters In New Deal Shift J. Cole says Roc Nation blessed him. By Tallie Spencer March 27, 2026
Music "The Life Of Pablo" Marked The Old Kanye In His Final Form In the decade since The Life of Pablo, the gap between the artist fans once loved and the provocateur Ye has become has grown increasingly clear. By Aron A. March 05, 2026
Music Man Who Killed J. Cole's Mentor Filthe Rich Convicted & Sentenced J. Cole has credited Fayetteville, North Carolina's rap duo Bomm Sheltuh, comprised of Filthe Rich and Nervous Reck, with opening his doors. By Gabriel Bras Nevares February 27, 2026
Music Lil Uzi Vert Shares Four New Songs On Deluxe Edition Of “Luv Is Rage 2” Listen to 4 new songs from Lil Uzi Vert off the deluxe edition of "Luv Is Rage 2." By Kevin Goddard November 17, 2017
Music SZA Performs On "SNL" & Announces "S.O.S." Release Date SZA has confirmed the release date for her next album. By Cole Blake December 04, 2022
Music Ab-Soul Hints At Jay-Z Feature On "Herbert" Ab-Soul may have secured a verse from Jay-Z on "Herbert." By Aron A. December 01, 2022
Music Bow Wow Calls Chris Brown His "Only Friend" In The Industry The two have had their issues in the past, but it looks as though they've put them all behind them to embrace an industry bromance. By Jada Ojii November 28, 2022
Music Lloyd Banks Pays Tribute To Manager Hovain Lloyd Banks shares a heartfelt tribute to Hovain. By Aron A. November 28, 2022
Pop Culture Da Brat Pregnant With First Child At 48 A Baby Brat-tat-tat-tat is on the way! By Erika Marie February 21, 2023