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Music Slick Rick Honored With Induction Into Bronx Walk Of Fame The legendary Slick Rick has solidified a place in Bronx history. By Mitch Findlay May 15, 2018
Music Snoop Dogg & Dr. Dre Get Glitzy On Our New "Fire Emoji" Playlist Update: Stream The Police sample is an odd choice, but it works out well. By Gabriel Bras Nevares November 30, 2024
Music Nas Hosts Diddy, Mary J. Blige, Slick Rick, Fat Joe & More At 50th Birthday Bash The Queens legend had a lot to celebrate, including the 50th anniversary of his own life and hip-hop's, plus his final Hit-Boy album. By Gabriel Bras Nevares September 15, 2023
Music Mary J. Blige Announces New Show, Teases Interview With Taraji P. Henson & 50 Cent Grab a glass and wind down with Mary J. Blige's new intimate talk show. By Diya Singhvi February 15, 2023
Music Doja Cat Brings Jaw-Dropping Dance Moves To VMA Performance Of "Jealous Type" Doja Cat's tribute to the 80s has been well-received by fans and critics so far and her performance at the VMAs is only helping her more. By Zachary Horvath September 08, 2025
Music Nelly & Vince Staples Added To Austin City Limits Festival More acts have been added to the stacked ACL lineup. By Chantilly Post August 17, 2018
Music Eminem Reflects On Experiences As A Battle Rapper Eminem says that his experience as a battle rapper was the "greatest thing." By Cole Blake July 22, 2023
Viral Flo Milli Ends Performance After Fans Hurl Objects At Her, Gunna Shows Support Flo Milli was not having it, and neither was Gunna. By Zachary Horvath May 06, 2024
Music 1090 Jake Named In YNW Melly Case After Exposing Private Investegator numerous videos from the blogger are among new evidence from the prosecution. By Lavender Alexandria January 02, 2024
Music YSL RICO Trial: Prosecution Submits Error-Ridden List Of Song Lyrics To Use As Evidence Mistakes include lyrics being attributed to the wrong song and even being taken from non-YSL affiliated artists. By Ben Mock October 29, 2023
Music Charlamagne Tha God Called Birdman To Squash Beef, Radio Host Claims The two had been beefing since 2016. By Ben Mock October 07, 2023
Music 6ix9ine Uses Drake's "Laugh Now Cry Later" To Diss Lil Durk Lil Durk has been behind bars since his arrest in 2024, when authorities charged him in an alleged murder-for-hire scheme. By Cole Blake April 06, 2026