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Music Hawks Win Forces Janet Jackson Concert Rescheduling The Hawks playoff heroics is causing trouble for Janet Jackson fans. By Ben Mock April 26, 2023
Music Timbaland Wants Credit For Discovering Ludacris Timbaland recalled how he discovered Ludacris during a recent podcast appearance. By Cole Blake April 25, 2023
TV "BMF" Season 2 Premiere Recap: "Family Dinner" “Pledge allegiance to the Black Mafia Family.” By Joshua Robinson January 07, 2023
Music Waka Flocka Reflects On Being Shot: "That Was A Blessing" As he approaches the 13 year anniversary from when he was shot, Waka reflects on how the incident blessed his life. By Erika Marie January 05, 2023
Pop Culture YSL's Lil Keed Official Cause Of Death Revealed The official autopsy report details the hours leading up to the beloved rapper's death. By Erika Marie January 04, 2023
Pop Culture Westside Gunn & Benny The Butcher Throw Shots At B.Dot After Exclusion From Best Rappers Of 2022 List The Griselda rappers are taking exception to being left off of the "Rap Radar" co-host's list of his best rappers of 2022. By Isaac Fontes January 03, 2023
Pop Culture Chrisean Rock Says Her First Word Was "Hallelujah," Shares New Gospel Song While it's infused with some hip-hop elements, the social media star has injected her music with her love of gospel, which goes way back. By Gabriel Bras Nevares January 01, 2023
Music N.O.R.E Is "Disgusted" By Gangs Using The Word "Slime" N.O.R.E. expresses disappointment in "slime" being used as gang lingo when he intended for it to replace the N-word. By Aron A. March 27, 2023
Relationships Chris Brown Gives Fan Steamy Lap Dance, Her BF Ends Their Relationship Breezy's on-stage antics appear to be causing problems in the love lives of his fans. By Hayley Hynes March 26, 2023
Music Frank Ocean Spotted At SZA's Tour The elusive pop and R&B icon made a very rare public appearance during Omar Apollo's opening set at the "SOS" star's last tour stop. By Gabriel Bras Nevares March 25, 2023
Music Juice WRLD Brings "The Light" To Our "Fire Emoji" Playlist Update JPEGMAFIA, BIA, Hit-Boy, and Nas also appear on our weekend rotation. By Hayley Hynes March 25, 2023
TV Megan Thee Stallion Says The First Female Rapper She Heard Besides Her Mom Was Lil Kim Women in Rap are dominating the culture, and Megan Thee Stallion, City Girls, and more examine lady lyricists on"RapCaviar Presents." By Erika Marie March 23, 2023