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Music J. Cole Teases What's Next Following Trunk Sale Tour It's been a long but exciting month for J. Cole with the album and Trunk Sale Tour. But now, he's getting ready for the next step. By Zachary Horvath March 12, 2026
Music Kendrick Lamar & Drake's Beef: An Exploration Through Michael Jackson & Prince References Kendrick Lamar and Drake's feud explores artistry vs. commercial success through Prince and Michael Jackson's legacies. By Ashley Turner May 23, 2024
Music DJ Akademiks Claims He Signed Top5, Pressa, & More For $25 Million DJ Akademiks says he's launching a record label in 2025. By Cole Blake January 01, 2025
Music Sara Rivers Risks Losing Appeal Over Diddy Lawsuit's Dismissal Former Da Band member Sara Rivers accused Diddy of sexual assault, harassment, and more over her "Making The Band 2" tenure. By Gabriel Bras Nevares November 21, 2025
Music Mulatto Accused Of Colorism After Calling Brown-Skinned Friend An "Orangutan" She was joking with her best friend, but people took to social media to share that they didn't believe her remarks were funny. By Erika Marie September 16, 2020
Music Kanye West’s Italian Festival Booking Sparks Public Outcry Italy's Jewish community, trade unions, politicians, and more are calling for Kanye West's upcoming Hellwat Festival set to be canceled. By Caroline Fisher April 22, 2026
Music Chris Brown Signs Historic New Deal With RCA Records Chris Brown becomes one of the youngest artists ever to own their master recordings. By Alex Zidel January 04, 2019
Music Uncle Murda Net Worth 2024: Updated Wealth Of The Rapper Find out more about Uncle Murda's net worth and rise to success. By Axl Banks February 20, 2024
Music T-Hood's Family Hires Lawyer To "Uncover Facts" After Fatal Shooting T-Hood's family have secured legal counsel following the rapper's death on August 9 as they seek insight into exactly what happened. By Devin Morton August 24, 2025
Music LL Cool J To Serve As Host Of 2025 MTV VMAs LL Cool J will return to the MTV VMAs stage to host the ceremony in September, after first doing so back in 2022. By Devin Morton August 15, 2025
Music DaBaby & Stunna 4 Vegas Reunite In New York & Fans Love It Baby & Stunna end their feud. Could this be the rebirth of Billion Dollar Entertainment? By Bryson "Boom" Paul November 15, 2024
Music Fans Think Nicki Minaj & Cardi B Are Taking Shots At Each Other Nicki Minaj and Cardi B's cryptic posts on social media have resulted in fans trying to come up with an explanation. By Cole Blake July 08, 2025