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Music Lil Baby Promises Fans A "Totally Different" Big Run Amid New Music Teases Baby said he recently went through the "darkest period" of his life. By Gabriel Bras Nevares November 14, 2024
Music SZA Announces North American Arena Tour For 2023 SZA will be touring across North America in 2023. By Cole Blake December 13, 2022
Music 7 Best Halloween Hip Hop Songs For 2023 Spooky Season Halloween is approaching and we've got seven of the best hip hop tracks that will fit right in with spooky season. By Paul Barnes October 03, 2023
Music Roy Ayers, Godfather Of Neo Soul And Hip Hop Inspiration, Dies At 84 Roy Ayers pioneered multiple genres, but his impact on the sounds of hip hop continues to be felt today. By Elias Andrews March 05, 2025
Music ScHoolboy Q Shuts Down Rumors That Top Dawg Prevents Artists From Releasing Albums He doesn't believe the fan theories add up. By Lavender Alexandria April 25, 2024
Music Reese LaFlare Says Lil Uzi Vert Is His "Dawg 4L" Following Rolling Loud Comments The Atlanta rapper criticized Rolling Loud for iShowSpeed's performance and alleged the festival banned him due to his past feud with Lil Uzi Vert. By Aron A. July 11, 2023
Pop Culture Thundercat Starts Acting Career In "Star Wars: The Book Of Boba Fett" Thundercat's first acting role will come in the new chapter of "Star Wars: The Book Of Boba Fett." By Taiyo Coates January 25, 2022
Music Nicki Minaj Sued By Ex Manager For Alleged Assault And Battery The allegations don't date back far. By Elias Andrews January 03, 2025
Society Juneteenth Roundup: Celebs Want You To Know Your History Public figures bring awareness to the holiday. By Zaynab June 19, 2018
Music Lil Baby Is A Man Of The People In New IG Photo Dump Lil Baby dropped off several new pictures of himself on Instagram, Sunday. By Cole Blake May 01, 2023
Relationships Ashanti's Dad Recalls Nelly Asking To Marry His Daughter In Heartfelt Baby Shower Clip: Watch Ashanti's dad said it was "very special." By Cole Blake July 03, 2024
Music Doja Cat Announces Highly Anticipated "Vie" Album Drops Next Month Doja Cat’s upcoming album, Vie, follows her chart-topping 2023 album, Scarlett, which features the hit song “Paint The Town Red.” By Bryson "Boom" Paul August 14, 2025