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Music Birdman Goes Shirtless For 55th Birthday Post The Cash Money legend got a whole lot of birthday love in the comments, and across all other corners of hip-hop social media. By Gabriel Bras Nevares February 16, 2024
Music Nardo Wick Labeled "Boring" During "50 v. 1" For Refusing Liquor & Drugs Nardo Wick says he doesn't need drugs to have fun. By Cole Blake February 27, 2024
Music AI Companies Tied To Creation Of "BBL Drizzy" Are Being Sued By The RIAA "BBL Drizzy" remixes and its sample may not be available for much longer. By Zachary Horvath June 25, 2024
Music 2Pac's Handwritten Lyrics To "Throw Ya Handz Up" Up For Auction The lyrics come from one of his famed songwriting notebooks. By Lavender Alexandria February 28, 2024
Music Russ Recounts Not Clearing An Old Sample Costing Him Up To A Milli Russ achieved fame in Atlanta with his debut single "What They Want." The song would land him a deal with Columbia Records. By Bryson "Boom" Paul June 06, 2025
Music Megan Thee Stallion Wants Ex-Cameraman’s Sexual Harassment Lawsuit Dropped Meg denies her former cameraman's allegations. By Caroline Fisher June 26, 2024
Music Popcaan Announces New Single With Drake Popcaan and Drake prepare a new single for this Friday. By Aron A. January 04, 2023
Music Beyoncé Announces "Cowboy Carter" Art Book After Debunking Tour Rumors Queen Bey next release in the Cowboy Carter-Era. By Bryson "Boom" Paul December 01, 2024
Music Swizz Beatz Says Lil Wayne Didn't Like "Uproar" At First Swizz Beatz explains how Lil Wayne didn't like his initial edits on "Uproar." By Aron A. January 23, 2023
Music Demi Lovato Predicted She'd Sing National Anthem At Super Bowl A Decade Ago Her mind. By Lynn S. February 02, 2020
Music Ciara & Busta Rhymes Ask "Wassup" On Our New "R&B Season" Playlist Update: Stream Other great R&B-related releases this week came from Mustafa, Tommy Richman, and Leon Thomas. Which one was your favorite? By Gabriel Bras Nevares September 29, 2024
Music Baltimore Rapper Poppa Fetti Hit With Child Sex Trafficking Charges Poppa Fetti was previously indicted on nine state sex trafficking felonies in Baltimore County in November. By Cole Blake February 24, 2026