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Music Russell Simmons Explains Why He's Named In Epstein Files The former record executive was one of dozens of celebrities named in the files, and he's defending himself against rumors. By Erika Marie May 18, 2026
Music DJ Akademiks Clowned Over Video Of Playboi Carti Styling Him DJ Akademiks has been roasted over the years for numerous reasons, and this video is sure to be one that will be remembered forever. By Zachary Horvath March 05, 2026
Music Kanye West Sets The Record Straight About His Alleged Bucket List Kanye West went viral over the weekend for a supposed bucket list, and now, the artist is revealing the truth about it all. By Alexander Cole December 30, 2025
Music Young Thug, Clipse, And Sexyy Red Are Your Headlining Rap Acts For Coachella 2026 Leading up to this announcement, Kendrick Lamar was rumored to be one of the three headliners for Coachella 2026. By Zachary Horvath September 16, 2025
Music Pharrell Previews New Music With A$AP Rocky & Quavo At Louis Vuitton Runway Show Pharrell recently impressed with the Louis Vuitton Men's Fall-Winter 2026 runway show, and some upcoming collabs. By Caroline Fisher January 20, 2026
Music Kendrick Lamar Named Billboard's Top R&B/Hip-Hop Artist Of The Year Kendrick Lamar dominated the charts in 2025, mostly from his album, "GNX," as well as his popular Drake diss, "Not Like Us." By Cole Blake December 09, 2025
Music Onyx: Where Are They Now? Two members of the hardcore rap group are keeping Onyx alive. By Demi Phillips January 18, 2024
Music Young Thug Reveals What His Frequently Used Slang Words Actually Mean According to Young Thug, YSL stands for "Young Soldiers of the Lord." By Caroline Fisher December 10, 2023
Music Kanye West Previews New Don Toliver Collab Amid "BULLY" Deluxe News Kanye West also made some major adjustments to "CIRCLES," a track off of "BULLY" that initially featured the Houston rapper. By Zachary Horvath April 06, 2026
Music Cardi B Shows Love To “Little Miss Drama” Tour Guests Kehlani & Tyla It's only been a few days since Cardi B kicked off her tour, but she's already surprised fans with multiple special guests. By Caroline Fisher February 18, 2026
Music North West Affirms Her Love For Jesus Despite Her "Dark" Aesthetic North West has been putting out gritty new music and donning eye-catching fashion, but she doesn't think that impedes on her religious views. By Gabriel Bras Nevares May 01, 2026
Music d4vd's Family Fighting Back Against Testifying In Celeste Rivas Case The grand jury in d4vd's alleged murder case has already gathered several testimonies and now they are trying to summon the singer's family. By Zachary Horvath February 12, 2026