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Music Young Thug Playfully Trashes Tyler, The Creator's New Album The emoji tells the whole truth. By Alex Zidel May 24, 2019
Music Big Sean References "Thank U, Next" & Ariana Grande On "Thank You" Big Sean returns the favor to his old pal Ariana Grande. By Mitch Findlay May 17, 2019
Original Content Trae Tha Truth & Mysonne Aren't Scared: The Duo On Street Life & Community Activism Trae Tha Truth & Mysonne go in-depth on how 2020's BLM protests shaped their new collaborative project, "If You're Scared Stay Inside." By Aron A. March 04, 2021
Music The Weeknd Explains Dark Meaning Of "Blinding Lights" The Weeknd explains that his hit single "Blinding Lights" is actually about drunk driving and being blinded by the traffic lights, clarifying that he does not promote driving under the influence. By Alex Zidel August 25, 2020
Music YNW Melly's New Trial Date Revealed YNW Melly's murder trial has been moved to October 9. By Caroline Fisher August 04, 2023
Politics Sauce Money Warns Diddy & Jay-Z Their Time Is Coming Sauce Money calls out his former collaborators. By Mitch Findlay January 28, 2020
Music Guapdad 4000 Rocked A 10-Foot Long Durag To The Grammys Guapdad made sure the waves were on point for the Grammys. By Aron A. January 27, 2020
Music The Weeknd Dedicates "After Hours" To Superfan Who Died The Weeknd dedicated his new album, "After Hours," to one of his longtime fans, Lance, who recently passed away. By Lynn S. March 20, 2020
Music Nick Cannon, Kehlani Mourn Death Of Rapper Ryan Bowers Nick Cannon and Kehlani took to social media to mourn the loss of rapper Ryan Bowers, who died by suicide after recovering from a police shooting last year. By Lynn S. July 19, 2020
Music Megan Thee Stallion Says She Was Shot Twice In The Foot Megan Thee Stallion clarifies rumors that she suffered foot injuries from broken glass. By Aron A. July 15, 2020
Original Content TikTok's Rising R&B Artists You Need To Listen To Immediately TikTok is helping a new generation of artists become stars in their own rights, and the R&B scene is heating up. From Neo-Soul to Funk, affirmations to breakup anthems, TikTok is helping these artist shine as they find their viral moments and you need to tune in: Alex Vaughn, Ballad, Dachelle, Mayyadda, Felix Ames, Ïnnü, Dreamer Isioma, T H R O N E, and Kabwasa. By Erika Marie April 11, 2022
Streetwear Everyone Is Wondering How Kanye West Feels About Playboi Carti's New Merch Playboi Carti released a new merch collection ahead of "Whole Lotta Red" with upside-down crosses, satanic symbols, and other vampire references. By Alex Zidel December 22, 2020