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Music Kendrick Lamar, SZA & More To Benefit From UMG’s Spotify Stake Sale As part of her 2018 contract with UMG, Taylor Swift requested that any sale of the label's Spotify shares benefit its artists. By Caroline Fisher April 30, 2026
Music Azealia Banks Calls Out Diplo: Breaking Down Her Accusations The outspoken rapper has spoken out multiple times about the producer. By Demi Phillips December 06, 2023
TV Post Malone Wears A Camo Dress Backstage At "SNL," Debuts Emotional New Song With Fleet Foxes Posty's "twelve carat toothache" will debut on DSPs on June 3rd. By Hayley Hynes May 15, 2022
Politics Tyler, The Creator Blasts ICE And Condemns Donald Trump's Supporters Tyler, the Creator's message comes as protests have continued across the United States in the wake of Alex Pretti and Renee Good's deaths. By Cole Blake January 28, 2026
Music Rod Wave Countersues Promoter Over Massive $27 Million Tour Issues Rod Wave claims that Grizzly Touring is trying to force him to work with the company again after a lot of canceled shows. By Gabriel Bras Nevares October 13, 2025
Music Young Thug Narrowly Avoids Arrest In Newly Surfaced Bodycam Footage Back in February, Young Thug got pulled over for allegedly speeding, and was informed that his license was suspended. By Caroline Fisher April 17, 2026
Music Baby Keem Speaks Out And Re-Affirms His Greatness Amid "Ca$ino" Criticism With "Ca$ino" being described as a disappointment by fans, Baby Keem is back on X to fight for his spot in the rap game. By Alexander Cole April 14, 2026
Music Jam Master Jay Murder Suspect Expected To Plead Guilty Two decades after Jam Master Jay's death, there's a chance that one his suspects really advances this case towards the finish line. By Zachary Horvath April 17, 2026
Music Nashville Police Hunt Final Suspect In Chris King’s Murder As Case Moves Toward Justice The final suspect, Trayvon Palmer, is reportedly believed to be in Los Angeles. By Tallie Spencer December 11, 2025
Music Gunna Confirms An Offset Joint Album Is In The Works Gunna and Offset have developed tremendous chemistry over these last few years and fans have been waiting for news like this. By Zachary Horvath September 23, 2025
Pop Culture 7 Rappers Who Are Scorpios Celebrate these driven rap stars, known for their passion and uniqueness. By Demi Phillips November 06, 2023
Relationships Maranda Johnson Formally Accuses Kodak Black Of Domestic Violence After Sounding Off On Alleged Abuse Maranda Johnson and Kodak Black have been entangled in a nasty custody battle that's led to some huge allegations against the rappers. By Zachary Horvath August 16, 2025