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Original Content Clive Davis Was Behind The Legendary Careers Of These 10 Music Icons Whitney Houston wasn't the only superstar Clive Davis helped launch. These artists, including Diddy and Alicia Keys, all have careers closely connected to the late legendary executive. By Erika Marie June 25, 2026
Music Nicki Minaj Passes Jay-Z In Combined Billboard Charting Weeks Nicki is now 6th all-time among rappers. By Lavender Alexandria February 22, 2024
Music Diddy's Former Assistant Explains Why He Stopped Being Mogul's Alleged Fixer George Kaplan alleged Diddy ordered him to clean up his messes and get money for him. Kaplan is one of many witnesses in this federal trial. By Gabriel Bras Nevares May 22, 2025
Music Princess Nokia Net Worth 2024: Updated Wealth Of The Rapper Explore Princess Nokia's journey in the rap world, her rise to fame, and the story behind her net worth in 2024. By Jake Skudder February 07, 2024
Music Joey Bada$$ Wants Hometown Love More Than Any Grammy Joey Bada$$ understands and celebrates the priceless value of hometown love, taking to Instagram to share some thoughts. By Mitch Findlay June 17, 2020
Music Beyonce Donates An Additional $1M To Black Businesses Hit By The Pandemic The NAACP and BeyGOOD team up once again. By Karlton Jahmal September 06, 2020
Music Diddy Quotes His Hit "Coming Home" In Emotional Message To His Family Following Verdict It was an emotional conclusion for Diddy's trial as the jury came to a mixed verdict after a multi-day deliberation. By Zachary Horvath July 02, 2025
Music Megan Thee Stallion Calls DJ Akademiks & Milagro Gramz Fake News, Akademiks Responds DJ Akademiks took offense to Megan Thee Stallion's latest remarks on social media after winning her defamation lawsuit. By Cole Blake December 02, 2025
Music Ebro Taunts DJ Akademiks After Giving Him Free Promo DJ Akademiks stepped in to defend Charlamagne Tha God after hearing Ebro and Peter Rosenberg talking down on his new contract. By Zachary Horvath December 24, 2025
Music Drake Accuses Media Outlets Of Coordinating Negative Reviews Of His Music Drake's comment on the media's negative reviews of his music come as he gears up to drop his next project, "Iceman." By Cole Blake September 03, 2025
Music The History Of Russell Simmons & Def Jam: How He & Rick Rubin Established Hip-Hop's First Powerhouse Label A prolific rise, to a highly controversial exit. By Demi Phillips June 30, 2023
Music Drake's Dad Catches Winnie Harlow Dancing In Viral Clip Drake's dad was caught checking out Winnie Harlow at one of his son's recent concerts. By Cole Blake August 14, 2023