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Music Playboi Carti Officially Puts "MUSIC" Back At Number One On The Billboard 200 Chart This is the fourth tracking week for Playboi Carti's new album "MUSIC" on the Billboard 200, and its third as a chart-topper. By Gabriel Bras Nevares April 13, 2025
Music Lesley Nicole, Aaliyah's Former Backup Dancer, Remembers Final Moments With Singer Before Tragic Death Lesley Nicole dancer in Aaliyah's music video, "Rock The Boat," the last video the singer shot in the Bahamas. By Bryson "Boom" Paul April 12, 2025
Music Quavo & Lil Baby Become "Legends" On Our New "Fire Emoji" Playlist Update Quavo, Lil Baby, Travis Scott, Sheck Wes, Tee Grizzley, Method Man, and Benny The Butcher lead this week's "Fire Emoji" update. By Gabriel Bras Nevares April 12, 2025
Music DJ Akademiks Has A Simple But Strong Take On Kendrick Lamar SZA's "luther" Music Video DJ Akademiks' commentary on the "luther" music video was also accompanied by jabs at Kendrick Lamar and SZA's public images. By Gabriel Bras Nevares April 12, 2025
Music 6ix9ine Might Go Back To Jail For Multiple Probation Violations A federal court summoned Tekashi 6ix9ine to attend a hearing over a week from now to address alleged probation violations and a recent raid. By Gabriel Bras Nevares April 12, 2025
Music Kendrick Lamar Could Break Several Impressive Records At The 2026 Grammys Kendrick Lamar already won big at the 2025 Grammys, taking home multiple awards for his single "Not Like Us." By Caroline Fisher April 11, 2025
Music Coachella 2025: How To Watch Music's Biggest Festival Coachella 2025 begins tonight. Here are some of the performers and how you can watch the festival over the next two weekends. By Devin Morton April 11, 2025
Music Ja Rule Admits He Nearly Went “Nuclear” On 50 Cent For Dissing The Late Irv Gotti During a recent appearance on "The Breakfast Club," Ja Rule opened up about his longtime feud with 50 Cent. By Caroline Fisher April 11, 2025
Music DJ Scheme Boldly Claims Cole Bennett Once Slapped Digital Nas In The Face DJ Scheme's story comes as Digital Nas has been in the studio working with Kanye West on his new album, WW3." By Cole Blake April 07, 2025
Music Lil Wayne, Cardi B, Tyga & More Headline REVOLVE Festival's 2025 Lineup Lil Wayne already warmed up for the REVOLVE Festival by hitting the stage at the fifth and final Dreamville Fest this past weekend. By Gabriel Bras Nevares April 07, 2025
Music Ralo Shuts Down People Criticizing His Recent Link-Up With Lil Woody Ralo has previously clowned Lil Woody for speaking to a law class after his witness testimony in the YSL RICO trial. By Gabriel Bras Nevares April 05, 2025
Music Diddy Claims CNN Destroyed The Only Video Of Him Assaulting Cassie & It Could Have Major Trial Implications The prosecution is hoping to use the video of Diddy hitting Cassie in an effort to show a history of behavior. By Cole Blake March 13, 2025