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Politics Joe Rogan Stuns Kanye West With Tough Military Question Joe Rogan leaves Kanye West in stunned silence following a sobering question on a potential military conflict, prompting a thoughtful answer from the aspiring President. By Mitch Findlay October 26, 2020
Music King Von's Family & Team Issue Statement To The Fans King Von's family and team thank fans for the support and love following the rapper's death. By Aron A. November 18, 2020
Numbers The Weeknd Showered In Platinum RIAA Certifications The Weeknd adds several new platinum RIAA certifications to his brag sheet. By Joshua Robinson March 11, 2021
Music Kanye West Previews New Music, Gets Excited Over Fake Political Poll Ye retweeted a post about him leading in the polls in Kentucky, but a news station quickly dashed his dreams by saying it was only a test. By Erika Marie October 14, 2020
Pop Culture Aaliyah Was Unconscious Before Boarding Fatal Flight, Took Sleeping Pill: Report A new biography about the singer shows that an alleged witness claims Aaliyah was apprehensive about boarding the plane. By Erika Marie August 02, 2021
Music Megan Thee Stallion Explains Why She Made "Thot Sh*t" In response to a fan question on Twitter, Megan Thee Stallion explains what inspired her to bring "Thot Sh*t" to life. By Mitch Findlay June 10, 2021
Original Content Rise & Grind: Unfoonk On Making "Real" With Young Thug & New Album Unfoonk speaks on being part of a famous music family with Young Thug, their "Slime Language 2" collaboration "Real," his upcoming new music, and more. By Alex Zidel May 24, 2021
Music Kendrick Lamar To Perform New Music In 2021: Report Reports of a new Kendrick Lamar material come after his confirmed participation at the Roskilde Festival scheduled for mid-2021. By Bhaven Moorthy December 31, 2020
Music PnB Rock Regrets Signing His Deal, Says He Doesn't Make Money From Music PnB Rock says he doesn't make money from his music and he regrets signing his deal. By Alex Zidel March 23, 2021
Music Lil Uzi Vert Claims He's On Playboi Carti's "Whole Lotta Red" During a live stream, Lil Uzi Vert appears to confirm that he'll be appearing on two songs off Playboi Carti's "Whole Lotta Red." By Mitch Findlay December 15, 2020
Music Timbaland & Swizz Beatz Reveal Favorite Verzuz Performance Swizz Beatz & Timbaland open up about their favorite Verzuz performance, as well as one artist they'd like to give flowers to. By Mitch Findlay January 11, 2021
Music Kanye West References Frank Ocean Drama On 2 Chainz Song Kanye West name-drops Frank Ocean and his drama with Apple executive Larry Jackson on 2 Chainz' new song "Feel A Way". By Alex Zidel November 13, 2020