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Music J. Cole, Nicki Minaj & Migos Heat Up Our "Fire Emoji" Playlist Plus, new music from NBA Youngboy, Kodak Black, 21 Savage, and more. By Aron A. May 15, 2021
Music Jay Critch Slams DJ Akademiks Over GloRilla Comments Jay Critch is tired of DJ Akademiks. By Cole Blake October 29, 2023
Music North West Ignites Debate With Latest Song Snippet 12-year-old North West continues to show off her musical abilities online, leaving social media users divided. By Caroline Fisher January 14, 2026
Original Content Bobby Shmurda Details Kai Cenat Friendship & Twitch Streaming Bobby Shmurda details his unexpected friendship with his "lil' bro" Kai Cenat and drops gems for up-and-coming artists. By Aron A. July 13, 2022
Music Cardi B Will Kick Off 2018 MTV VMAs For First Gig Since Pregnancy Cardi B is returning on the biggest stage of the summer months. By Devin Ch August 15, 2018
Music Clipse Perform Emotional Rendition Of "The Birds Don't Sing" On "The Tonight Show" Clipse performed on "The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon," delivering an emotional tribute to their parents. By Devin Morton July 16, 2025
Music Nelly Supported By All But 1 St. Lunatics Member In Legal Dispute Most of St. Lunatics reportedly don't want anything to do with the lawsuit. By Cole Blake October 08, 2024
Music Kanye West's South Korea Listening Party Abruptly Canceled Over His Nonstop Controversies The drama comes after Kanye West released a controversial single from his "Cuck" album titled, "Heil Hitler." By Cole Blake May 19, 2025
Music Metro Boomin Thinks Hip-Hop Is "Alive & Well" As Drake & Kendrick Lamar Beef Heats Up Metro Boomin is either previewing an upcoming release, or he's commenting on the rap beef that his album with Future premiered. By Gabriel Bras Nevares May 02, 2024
Music Kanye West Still Planning World Tour Despite Live Nation Boycott West is due to perform at Rolling Loud later this week. By Lavender Alexandria March 11, 2024
Music Kanye West Announces First European Concert Since 2014 Kanye West announced the concert on Tuesday, as he continues to work on his upcoming studio album, "Bully." By Cole Blake February 10, 2026
Viral Kai Cenat Smiles Through The Pain As Tyla Puts Him In The Friendzone Kai Cenat probably had a feeling he would get rejected. By Alexander Cole March 25, 2024