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Music Metro Boomin Brings The Fun To Our New "Fire Emoji" Playlist Update Metro Boomin brought a lot of guests to our latest "Fire Emoji" playlist update, which also features Ghostface Killah, Yeat, and Friyie. By Gabriel Bras Nevares August 02, 2025
Pop Culture Gary Sinise Net Worth 2024: What Is The Actor Worth? Gary Sinise; an actor, musician, and philanthropist whose talents and humanitarian efforts have made a significant impact. By Rain Adams February 29, 2024
Pop Culture Why Did SZA Pick Her Name? See how the award-winning hitmaker came up with her unforgettable—and Wu-inspired—moniker. By Victoria Ifeolu April 24, 2023
Music Tyler The Creator Speaks On Frank Ocean's Elusive Nature During Coachella Set Either the "WUSYANAME" star was leaning into a bit here, or his former Odd Future partner may be more lost than we thought. By Gabriel Bras Nevares April 21, 2024
Music Tay-K's Sister Claims That He Was Severely Beaten While Being Tied To An Ironing Board Prior to Tay-K's life sentence, his older sister did her best to try and lessen the blow by recounting their saddening childhood. By Zachary Horvath April 16, 2025
Music NBA Youngboy Explains Why He Gave Atlantic More Albums Than Required NBA Youngboy shares details about his move to Motown and overdelivering music with Atlantic Records. By Aron A. February 17, 2023
Music Diddy Hit With Seven-Plaintiff Lawsuit Accusing Him Of Assaulting Minor At Biggie Smalls Video Shoot Other plaintiffs in this new Diddy lawsuit allege various instances of sexual assault ranging from 1994 to 2014. By Gabriel Bras Nevares March 02, 2025
Music How Did Vybz Kartel Make Music in Jail? The dancehall legend recently revealed the secret behind his prolific output during his incarceration. By Aron A. August 30, 2024
Sneakers Doechii And Nike Team Up To Silence Critics With Bold New Ad In a powerful new Nike ad, Doechii confronts 'industry plant' accusations by showcasing her impressive achievements. By Ben Atkinson March 11, 2025
Music Why Yasiin Bey Is Considered A Hip Hop Legend Covering Yasiin Bey's legendary career in music and film, as well as his early origins in Brooklyn. By TeeJay Small January 22, 2024
Relationships Young Thug Reveals Mariah The Scientist's Reaction To Leaked Jail Call With Leena Sayed Footage of Young Thug talking to Leena Sayed behind bars was leaked this week. By Caroline Fisher December 25, 2024
Music The Weeknd Explains Dark Meaning Of "Blinding Lights" The Weeknd explains that his hit single "Blinding Lights" is actually about drunk driving and being blinded by the traffic lights, clarifying that he does not promote driving under the influence. By Alex Zidel August 25, 2020