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Music Tank Confirms He Has An Aaliyah Track, No AI Tank used to be a backup singer for R&B singer Ginuwine. He joined the singer after growing up in the church. By Bryson "Boom" Paul May 03, 2025
Music Octavian Previews Unreleased Drake Song During Concert: Watch Fans have been waiting since 2018. By Elias Andrews August 27, 2024
Music Kanye West Shockingly Disses Virgil Abloh During Fascistic Twitter Tirade Ye's tweets are going viral. By Caroline Fisher February 07, 2025
Music Wack 100 Alleges Drake Kissing Teenage Fan Led To Kendrick Lamar’s Predator Accusations Wack 100 recently weighed in on Drake's petition against UMG. By Caroline Fisher December 12, 2024
Pop Culture Lil Kim Then & Now: Her Transformation Into An Icon Despite all her setbacks, Lil Kim still exudes unwavering confidence both musically and in showbiz. By Michael Amimo March 27, 2023
Music Hip-Hop Makes A Huge Splash On The Hot 100 To Kick Off 2026 Mainstream hip-hop in 2025 was middling, to keep it brief, but the latest Hot 100 chart update may be a sign that a resurgence is upon us. By Zachary Horvath January 08, 2026
Music The History Of The Roc Nation Brunch Though the Roc Nation brunch was canceled this year, the gathering has traditionally been known as one of the most exclusive events in Hollywood. By TeeJay Small February 05, 2024
Music Swizz Beatz & Music Publishers Sue Bar For Playing Unlicensed Songs For years, ASCAP claims they've attempted to tell a North Carolina bar to stop playing copyrighted music without a license. By Erika Marie June 26, 2026
Music Treach Net Worth 2024: What Is The Naughty By Nature Icon Worth? Trace Treach's influential career in hip-hop with Naughty by Nature, his acting endeavors, and his legacy in music. By Rain Adams January 05, 2024
Music SZA Defends Lizzo From Ex-Staffers' Lawsuit Allegations Several former employees of Lizzo filed lawsuits against the singer with allegations of misconduct back in 2023. By Cole Blake September 11, 2025
Music Aubrey O'Day Sends Loving Message To Cassie Before Diddy's Sentencing Aubrey O'Day has long been vocal about her disdain for Diddy, whether it's her own accusations or supporting the stories of folks like Cassie. By Gabriel Bras Nevares October 03, 2025
Music Petition To Remove D4vd's Music From Streaming Services Gains Traction Amid the recent news surrounding D4vd, an organization is looking to spark change and give meaning to accountability for his alleged actions. By Zachary Horvath April 27, 2026