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Music Julie McKnight Shares Emotional Tribute To Her Late Son Niko Earlier this year, Brian McKnight's brother took to social media to announce that the performer's estranged son Niko died of cancer. By Caroline Fisher July 04, 2025
Original Content DMX Net Worth 2024: Updated Wealth Of The Rap Icon Explore DMX's net worth in 2024, delving into his life, career, financial struggles, and lasting impact on the music industry. By Jake Skudder January 15, 2024
Music 50 Cent Finally Redeems Infamous First Pitch During Savannah Bananas Game 50 Cent famously threw out one of the worst ceremonial first pitches in history before a New York Mets in 2014. By Cole Blake September 29, 2025
Music Keefe D Hits Yet Another Roadblock Ahead Of Tupac Murder Trial Keefe D is set to face trial in the murder of Tupac on August 10, but his defense team is starting to get frustrated. By Alexander Cole June 24, 2026
Original Content Queen Latifah Songs: Rap Icon's Best Hits All Hail the Queen! By Demi Phillips May 30, 2023
Music Memo600 Claims He'd Refuse $1 Million From Gunna Over Snitching Allegations Gunna has dealt with various allegations of snitching since taking a plea deal in the YSL RICO case back in 2022. By Cole Blake September 22, 2025
Music DDG Gives Fans A Health Update After Showing Off Concerning Leg Indentations Even though DDG is dealing with a lot of online narratives these days, he knows to keep his health in check above all else. By Gabriel Bras Nevares March 28, 2025
Original Content How Kanye West Helped "Chipmunk Soul" Define An Era Of Hip-Hop "Chipmunk Soul" ushered in a new era of hip-hop, with albums such as "The College Dropout" using the sound to focus on emotional vulnerability. By Caleb Hardy May 22, 2023
TV Karlie Redd Net Worth 2023: A Spotlight On The "LHHATL" Star Dive into Karlie Redd's journey to her net worth in 2023. Learn how acting, "LHHATL," business, and music contributed to her wealth. By Jake Skudder June 01, 2023
Music Diddy To Fight For Acquittal Or New Trial Ahead Of Sentencing In July, Diddy was found guilty of two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution, meaning he could spend up to 20 years behind bars. By Caroline Fisher September 25, 2025
Music Lil Uzi Vert Sued A Second Time For Alleged Assault Lil Uzi Vert was recently sued again after his entourage allegedly assaulted a Queens man for looking at his car in June 2023. By Devin Morton July 09, 2025
Music The Weeknd Announces Even More Dates For His "After Hours Til Dawn Tour" The Weeknd has confirmed that he'll be returning to the stage for more concerts in Latin America and Europe in 2026. By Cole Blake September 04, 2025