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Streetwear Drake Receives A One-Of-One Rolex Daytona From Rolex Rolex gifted Drake a one-of-one 'Ice Gradient' Daytona to commemorate his record-breaking milestones throughout 2026. By Ben Atkinson August 15, 2026
Music Keffe D’s Tupac Murder Trial Begins With Jury Selection Roughly 75 potential jurors were summoned as Keffe D’s Tupac murder trial officially got underway in Las Vegas. By Erika Marie August 10, 2026
Original Content What Happened To ILoveMakonnen? It’s been years since many fans heard from iLoveMakonnen. The “Tuesday” hitmaker returns with a candid conversation, opening up about loss, viral moments, Drake, OVO, and rebuilding after the industry turned its back. By Erika Marie September 29, 2025
Music BIA Breaks Down Her Ethnicity After Fans Say She's "Not Black" BIA responded to a viral tweet suggesting she's "not Black" by specifying her ethnicity. By Alex Zidel July 14, 2021
Music Erica Campbell Net Worth 2023: What Is The Mary Mary Singer Worth? Trace Erica Campbell's journey from gospel music icon to media personality, amassing a substantial net worth. By Rain Adams December 26, 2023
Original Content 30 Unconventional Marketing Methods Used By Hip-Hop Artists Sometimes in order to win the game, you have to switch up how you play. We take a look at artists who have found success playing by their own marketing rules over the years. By KC Orcutt June 24, 2017
Music R. Kelly Removed From Solitary Confinement, Shown In New Prison Pic R. Kelly had been placed in solitary confinement after prison officials found a retired warden's phone number in his cell. By Gabriel Bras Nevares March 14, 2026
Music Drake Angry With DJ Akademiks For Leaking His Snippet On J. Cole's Big Night It appears that Drake did not in fact sign off on DJ Akademiks teasing this snippet. But the question still remains: What's up with J. Cole? By Zachary Horvath February 06, 2026
Original Content The Best 11 Young M.A Songs Of All Time From her breakthrough hit “OOOUUU” to her vulnerable deep cuts. By Demi Phillips May 30, 2023
Music SZA Opens Up About Her Body Transformation: 190 Lbs & Over-Sized T-Shirts The artist reveals the reasons behind the changes. By Zaynab October 09, 2018
Music Rick Ross Dares To Clown Mike Tyson Over Old Picture The moment happened while the MMG rapper was a guest on Mike Tyson's podcast, and led to a pretty funny reaction. By Gabriel Bras Nevares April 23, 2024
Music Doodie Lo's Horrific Child Abuse Allegations Made Him Suicidal Doodie Lo says FTN Bae's allegations continue to impact him. By Caroline Fisher September 22, 2023