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Music Teyana Taylor Gets Emotional During AfroPunk Set The singer was overcome with emotion during a recent performance. By Alexis Oatman August 31, 2023
Music Elliott Wilson Scolds Conan O'Brien's Kendrick Lamar & Drake Joke As "Corny" Pandering Elliott Wilson had previously taken Kendrick Lamar's side in the Drake battle, but draws the line at cultural outsiders joining in on the fun. By Gabriel Bras Nevares March 09, 2025
Music Charlamagne Tha God Calls Out His "Sons," Fans Think He Means DJ Akademiks Fans think Charlamagne Tha God was calling out DJ Akademiks on the "Brilliant Idiots" podcast. By Cole Blake February 26, 2024
Music JAY-Z Explains Origin Of "Diamond" Hand Signal JAY-Z recalled how he came up with his diamond hand signal while speaking with Gayle King. By Cole Blake October 30, 2023
Music R. Kelly Hasn't Contacted His Children Since 2017: Report Insiders are calling BS on R. Kelly's impassioned "performance" during the Gayle King interview. By Devin Ch March 07, 2019
Music Post Malone Announces First Ever European & U.K. Tour Post Malone is hitting the road at the top of 2019. By Chantilly Post October 10, 2018
Music Jay-Z Didn't Think Kanye West Was Worth Signing, Dame Dash Claims The estranged Roc-A-Fella executive took credit for fighting with Hov and Lyor Cohen to get the Chicago artist on their roster of MCs. By Gabriel Bras Nevares November 27, 2023
Music Are Samples Copyright Free? We often hear about artists getting into legal trouble over music sampling, so find out what is and isn't allowed in the industry. By Jake Skudder June 30, 2023
Music 7 Times Beyoncé Put Her Texas, Country Roots Into Her Music Queen Bey’s been hailing H-town since her girl group days. By Demi Phillips February 19, 2024
Relationships A$AP Rocky & Rihanna Look Stunning At "Smurfs" Film Premiere Rihanna will be starring as Smurfette in the highly-anticipated movie, which hits theaters in the US on July 18th. By Cole Blake June 29, 2025
Music Polo G Found His New Artist CNN Mikey At An Airport For any hopeful artists looking to break in, never be afraid to shoot your shot, even if it's at a security checkpoint. By Gabriel Bras Nevares May 26, 2023
Music Ab-Soul Quotes Jay-Z As He Welcomes Twins Congratulations to Ab-Soul on the birth of his twins! By Aron A. April 25, 2023