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Music Rapper JaYy Wick Arrested After Allegedly Shooting A Man On The Beach In Florida Rapper JaYy Wick has a legal battle ahead of him after being arrested for allegedly shooting a man in Panama City Beach. By Alexander Cole May 06, 2026
Music What Is Kendrick Lamar Working On Right Now? Kendrick Lamar had a busy 2025 and for most of 2026, he's laid low. But lately, there's been chatter around him having stuff coming. By Zachary Horvath April 20, 2026
Music The Weeknd's "Blinding Lights" Becomes The First Song In Spotify History To Crack 5 Billion Streams The Weeknd's "Blinding Lights" has become the first song to reach 5 billion Spotify streams, extending its lead for the most streamed song. By Devin Morton August 31, 2025
Music Lil Durk Thought Cutting His Hair Would End His Career Lil Durk was forced to cut his hair in prison and thought it might end his career. By Lavender Alexandria July 13, 2023
TV Fat Joe Tries To Tell Rapper Son That Not All Hip Hop Kids Are Successful Artists Is it more difficult for children of hip hop artists to make it in the rap game? By Erika Marie September 03, 2019
Music Grace Jones Net Worth 2024: What Is The Icon Worth? Explore the dynamic career of Grace Jones, a trailblazing icon in music, fashion, and film, whose influence spans decades. By Rain Adams May 22, 2024
Reviews Kendrick Lamar "Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers" Review Kendrick Lamar's "Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers" offers unsettling insight into the rapper's otherwise sheltered personal life, exploring the dichotomy between Kendrick Lamar - the rapper, and Kendrick Lamar - the person. By Aron A. May 19, 2022
Music Joey Bada$$ Addresses Capital Steez's Family & Their STEEZ DAY 2018 Boycott On New Song On "Survivors Guilt," Joey Bada$$ pays homage to Capital Steez and acknowledges his late collaborator's family's decision to boycott Steez Day in 2018. By Joshua Robinson July 07, 2022
Pop Culture Ice Cube Finally Gets His New "Friday" Movie Approved Ice Cube has been trying to get his fourth "Friday" film off the ground for years at this point. By Cole Blake April 03, 2025
Music Lil Skies Reveals He Applied To Dollar General Amid Career Struggles Lil Skies had a huge rise to prominence in 2017, and to this day, fans remember some of his biggest hits fondly. By Alexander Cole June 16, 2026
Music Dame Dash Announces New Dash Records Venture For Artists & Creatives Dame Dash is building on his history with Roc-A-Fella and opening up Dash Records for music, videos, stylists, and more. By Gabriel Bras Nevares May 25, 2026
Music Jay-Z Drops Old Jaz-O Collab On Streaming Amid 30th Anniversary Celebrations "N***a What, N***a Who (Originator 99)" appeared on Jay-Z's album "Vol.2... Hard Knock Life," and it now has a special vinyl release as well. By Gabriel Bras Nevares March 01, 2026