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Music Ray J Says He's An "Embarrassment" To Brandy And Their Family Ray J has caught a lot of headlines as of late for his antics, and he's addressed his strained relationship with his sister Brandy before. By Gabriel Bras Nevares July 20, 2025
Music Kendrick Lamar & Playboi Carti Lead Spotify's Most Streamed Rap Albums In 2025 Alongside Kendrick Lamar and Playboi Carti, Spotify's list has Kanye West, Travis Scott, Drake, Doechii, Tyler, The Creator, and Metro Boomin. By Gabriel Bras Nevares January 01, 2026
Music Chris Brown Released On $6.7M Bail: What Happens Next? Chris Brown has been released on bail ahead of his upcoming world tour. By Aron A. May 21, 2025
Music Grammys Make Major Change To Country Category After Beyoncé's Historic Win Beyoncé became the first Black artist ever to win Best Country Album with her project, "Cowboy Carter." earlier this year. By Cole Blake June 12, 2025
Music Cardi B Reveals Why She Ripped Bia To Shreds On “Am I The Drama?” In Cardi B's new song "Pretty & Petty," she goes in on Bia for her appearance, career, background, and more. By Caroline Fisher September 19, 2025
Music Joyner Lucas Eviscerates DJ Vlad's Copyright Lawsuit Against Him DJ Vlad claims that Joyner Lucas reposted a VladTV interview clip without his permission and without providing credit. By Gabriel Bras Nevares November 09, 2025
TV Fans Accuse Kendrick Lamar & Druski Of Ignoring Each Other At The BET Awards Kendrick Lamar was a big winner at the BET Awards last night as he came home with five awards after being nominated in six categories. By Alexander Cole June 10, 2025
Original Content Yung Miami Net Worth 2024: Updated Wealth Of The City Girls Star Step into Yung Miami's world. Her fortune is powered by City Girls' fame and star-studded music collaborations. Quite the journey! By Jake Skudder February 23, 2024
Music The Lil Baby Dilemma: Declining Reign, Diminished Dominance & The End Of An Era Lil Baby’s run dominated both the charts and the streets, but even Atlanta’s baton carrier has a ceiling, and 2025 made it impossible to ignore. By Aron A. September 26, 2025
Music Hip Hop MTV Legend & Producer, Todd-1 Dies Suddenly, MC Lyte And Queen Yonasda Mourn RIP Todd. By hnhh July 19, 2019
Music 50 Cent Roasts T.I. For Bombing During His Comedy Special T.I. finally put out his first stand-up special, "Cheaper Than Therapy," last month after focusing on his comedy career in recent years. By Cole Blake January 07, 2026
Music 50 Cent Threatens To Buy Maino & Jim Jones' Podcast Studio 50 Cent has been targeting Jim Jones and Maino since they criticized his Netflix documentary, "Sean Combs: The Reckoning." By Cole Blake December 16, 2025