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Music Cardi B As "Cardigan Backyardigan" & Other Artists' "Real Names" Is Latest Meme Who knew J. Cole's real name was "Julius Coleslaw?" By Alex Zidel August 31, 2018
Music Ashanti Now Owns Her Masters, Will Re-Record Self-Titled Debut The singer spoke about her good news and recalled what it was like before the fame, living in her basement while writing songs. By Erika Marie September 28, 2021
Music Tevin Campbell Threatens Legal Action Against Jaguar Wright Over Accusations Wright claimed that the "Can We Talk" singer was once a prostitute who sold sex for drugs. By Erika Marie October 02, 2020
Relationships Sexyy Red's Mystery Man Unveiled Sexyy Red's new man is a fellow rapper. By Caroline Fisher September 27, 2023
Music Diddy Drama: Artists Who Came Forward In Support Of Sean Combs A few notable names have publicly defended Diddy amidst the scandal. By Demi Phillips April 16, 2024
Music Summer Walker Poses With Her Boyfriend Amid IG Story Rants Summer Walker dropped some new pictures with her boyfriend. By Lavender Alexandria July 10, 2023
Original Content Why Young Thug Is One Of The Greatest Of All Time Regardless of the outcome of Young Thug’s impending RICO trial in 2023, the Atlanta native has already left behind a legacy as one of Hip-Hop’s greatest disruptors. By Joshua Robinson June 30, 2022
Music The Evolution Of Jadakiss: From Mixtapes to Mainstream Success The LOX rapper is highly respected among hip hop's greats. We look back at the evolution of Jadakiss. By Wyatt Westlake June 02, 2023
Music Travis Scott Is Still In A Deal With T.I.'s Grand Hustle Imprint Travis Scott's connection to Grand Hustle is still strong. By Aron A. October 04, 2019
Music Chris Brown Champions Donald Trump's Proposed IRS Changes The singer is fully onboard. By Elias Andrews January 16, 2025
Music Kevin Liles Wins Dismissal Of Sexual Assault Lawsuit The judge determined that a previous agreement’s language “expressly and unambiguously” extended protections to Liles. By Tallie Spencer November 27, 2025
Music State Property: Where Are They Now? The Roc-A-Fella supergroup “Can’t stop, won’t stop!” By Demi Phillips January 18, 2024