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Pop Culture J. Cole Recalls Encouraging Dr. Dre To Sign Kendrick Lamar When He Was Still Up-And-Coming Dre signed the "Money Trees" rapper to his Aftermath imprint in 2013. By Hayley Hynes December 25, 2021
Original Content Leaving Neverland: Key Takeaways From Shocking Michael Jackson Documentary As the dust settles on Dan Reed's "Leaving Neverland," it's time to break down the most shocking allegations that have emerged about Michael Jackson and his immensely secretive world. By Robert Blair March 05, 2019
Music AAB Hellaband's Murder: Police Release Footage With Potential Suspect Police footage reveals a prospective suspect in AAB Hellabandz murder. By hnhh May 15, 2019
Music Cassie Alleges Diddy Forced Her To Alter Her Appearance Before Freak-Offs Cassie's testimony has revealed quite a bit about her dynamic with Diddy such as how toxic she claims it was for her. By Zachary Horvath May 13, 2025
Music Diddy’s Attorney Calls Mixed Verdict “A Great Victory” Despite Denied Bail Yesterday, a jury found Diddy not guilty of three out of the five counts he was facing, including sex trafficking and racketeering. By Caroline Fisher July 03, 2025
Music 50 Cent Recalls JAY-Z & Roc Nation Trying To Keep Him From Performing At The Super Bowl 50 Cent says Eminem had to stand up for him. By Cole Blake July 31, 2024
Music Megan Thee Stallion Scores Amid Legal Battle With Pro-Tory Lanez YouTuber Milagro Gramz Things are looking up for Megan Thee Stallion. By Caroline Fisher February 08, 2025
Music Summer Walker Expertly Shuts Down Body Shamers Summer Walker won't be listening to the "womb police." By Caroline Fisher June 01, 2024
Reviews Andre 3000 "New Blue Sun" Review Balance, discovery, reflection, and a whole lot of sonic wizardry make 3 Stacks' first "solo" album in 20 years a compellingly emotive return. By Gabriel Bras Nevares November 23, 2023
Music Kodak Black Shares His Last Conversation With XXXTentacion The rapper shared footage of the final conversation he had with X before his passing. By Madusa S. June 19, 2021
Pop Culture Ice Cube Talks About The State Of Black People, Cancel Culture Ice Cube is frustrated about how things haven't changed at all. By Jake Lyda July 18, 2023
Music Lil Wayne Declares Himself "The Best Rapper Alive" During Performance Talk your s**t, Weezy! By Gabriel Bras Nevares May 14, 2023