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Music Mos Def Might Have To Send Tour Money To His Child's Mother See how a court ruling could affect Mos Def's upcoming tour. By Lavender Alexandria June 06, 2023
TV Chance The Rapper Debuts The Trailer For His "Magnificent Coloring World" Film: Watch The artist teased the forthcoming "Magnificent Coloring World" concert film By Madusa S. May 07, 2021
Music Lil Wayne Serenaded By Keith Sweat At 40th Birthday Celebration Keith Sweat performed his 1987 hit “Don’t Stop Your Love" for Lil Wayne's 40th birthday party. By Cole Blake September 26, 2022
Music Lil Durk Lyrics Barred From Murder-For-Hire Trial Going Forward Lil Durk scores a win in his tense murder-for-hire trial after it was previously reported that his lyrics were going to be off limits. By Zachary Horvath May 09, 2025
Music Ari Lennox Calls Rod Wave Out For Not Defending Her Amid Their Tour Audience's Attacks To Her Ari Lennox had previously described her experience opening for Rod Wave as "heavy on her soul" due to the audiences present berating her. By Gabriel Bras Nevares May 06, 2024
Pop Culture Cardi B Details Having Suicidal Thoughts: "I Wanted To Be Dead" "It was really bad. It's terrible when people are making fun of you," she said. By Erika Marie January 19, 2023
Music Fans Uncover Footage Of Nicki Minaj Filming "No Frauds" Music Video Fans have been thinking on Minaj's past beefs. By Ben Mock February 25, 2024
Music Kendrick Lamar Wins BMI R&B/Hip-Hop Songwriter Of The Year The success of "GNX" helped Kendrick Lamar land another major songwriting award, with six records recognized by BMI. By Erika Marie August 31, 2026
Music Irv Gotti’s Brother Recalls Final Moments Before His Tragic Death During a recent interview, Irv Gotti's brother Chris recalled what the late Murder Inc. co-founder spent his last moments doing. By Caroline Fisher February 23, 2025
Music Drake, Lil Yachty, & More Highlight New "Fire Emoji" Update The newest update to the "Fire Emoji" playlist features Drake, Lil Yachty, and more. By Cole Blake April 08, 2023
Music NLE Choppa Makes A Surprise Appearance On Rick Ross' Ex Cristina Mackey's IG Live Fans had to do a double take, and the gossip ensued. By Gabriel Bras Nevares December 06, 2024
Music LeBron James Praises Nas & Hit-Boy's "Magic 2" LeBron James has nothing but love for Nas and Hit-Boy's latest project. By Aron A. July 25, 2023