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Music Kanye West & Playboi Carti Beef, Explained Playboi Carti and Kanye West were once a popular duo, but after Ye was left off MUSIC, it seems their relationship is irreparable. By Devin Morton March 21, 2025
Original Content Why Hasn't Nicki Minaj Received A Grammy? Nicki Minaj is one of the most influential artists of all-time. However, despite being nominated, she has never won a Grammy. Find out why. By Barnell Anderson April 25, 2023
Music Swizz Beatz Recalls Michael Jackson's Crush On Alicia Keys Janet Jackson reportedly tipped Alicia Keys off about her brother's interest, according to a story Swizz Beatz shared on a podcast. By Erika Marie October 24, 2026
Music Kewon White Wants MO3 Murder Conviction Overturned Due To Sleeping Juror Attorneys for Kewon White say a juror repeatedly fell asleep during the MO3 murder trial and are asking the court for a new one. By Erika Marie October 09, 2026
Original Content What Happened To Backpack Rap? We document the rise and fall of the subgenre known as backpack rap. By Robert Blair June 22, 2022
Music Travis Scott Celebrates 1 Billion Spotify Streams In 2026 At Winter Olympics Travis Scott met with Canadian ice hockey legend Wayne Gretzky while watching U.S.A. defeat Canada in ice hockey at the Winter Olympics. By Gabriel Bras Nevares February 22, 2026
Music Central Cee's Crew Presses Trap Lore Ross In Tense ComplexCon Run-In Trap Lore Ross' street-related comments about Central Cee led to a tense moment while they were speaking with DJ Akademiks. By Gabriel Bras Nevares October 26, 2025
TV Rappers Who Starred In Their Own Reality TV Shows From the family-centered, to the absolutely chaotic. By Demi Phillips May 22, 2023
Music Slug (Atmosphere) Net Worth 2024: What Is The Rapper Worth? Explore Slug's $5M net worth in 2024, from Atmosphere's success to business ventures. Discover how he uses his wealth for community good. By Jake Skudder February 14, 2024
Pop Culture Tyla Had A Feeling Drake Was Going To Follow Her Back On Social Media: "He's Gonna Come" Tyla also teased a possible collaboration in the future. By Zachary Horvath December 04, 2023
Original Content Khalid Net Worth 2024: Updated Wealth Of The Singer Explore the journey behind Khalid's net worth in 2024. From music to endorsements, learn how the singer amassed his wealth By Jake Skudder January 25, 2024
Music Diddy Readies Counterclaims Against Lil Rod Amid $30 Million Lawsuit Producer Rodney "Lil Rod" Jones Jr. filed a lawsuit against Diddy in 2024, accusing him of sexual assault, harassment, and more. By Caroline Fisher April 16, 2026