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Music Jeremih Returns To IG After COVID-19 Battle: "I'm Still Here" After a long and alarming battle with COVID-19, Jeremih returns with a triumphant Instagram post: "I'm back." By Mitch Findlay December 09, 2020
Music Chicken P Hit With Multiple Rape Charges: What We Know So Far Chicken P rejected the allegations as false, stating, "I have always carried myself with respect toward women and toward everyone I interact with, both inside and outside of music." By Aron A. November 28, 2025
Music 21 Savage "american dream" Hits No. 1 On Apple Music, He Asks Fans About Poop Bar The "née-nah" MC is considering changing a particularly viral and debated bar on his new album, and we can't say we blame him. By Gabriel Bras Nevares January 14, 2024
Music How Many Grammys Does Usher Have? Usher has been nominated for nearly two-dozen Grammy's making him one of the most celebrated R&B artists in the Academy. By TeeJay Small February 13, 2024
Music YNW Juvy's Father Says Money Dispute Could Have Been A Motive For YNW Melly YNW Juvy's father is convinced Melly is guilty. By Caroline Fisher June 15, 2023
Music H.E.R., Doja Cat & Yung Bleu Hold Down Our R&B Season Playlist The R&B Season playlist also includes new releases from Jacquees, SAINt JHN, Emotional Oranges and Ruth B. By Aron A. June 20, 2021
Music Diddy & Cassie’s Former Escort Studying Law Amid Legal Battle A former escort named Clayton Howard accuses Diddy and Cassie of sex trafficking, giving him an STD, and more. By Caroline Fisher January 08, 2026
Music Daz Dillinger Rejects Suge Knight’s "Doggystyle" Claim: "He’s Just Making Up Sh*t" Daz Dillinger isn't happy with Suge Knight for his recent comments on Dr. Dre. By Cole Blake May 02, 2023
Music Aaliyah Wax Figure Coming To Madame Tussauds Aaliyah to be honored in wax. By Noah C August 06, 2019
Music BEXEY Drops New Project "BLOOD, MAGIC & DIAMONDS" Bexey's new "BLOOD, MAGIC & DIAMONDS" EP pushes the boundaries of hip-hop. By Dominiq R. February 16, 2020
Music Griselda Announce Their 2022 "Claires Back Tour" Is Slated To Start May 10 Griselda Records just announced their 2022 tour, which will kick off on May 10 in Chicago. By Brianna Lawson March 22, 2022
Music Sexyy Red And Syko Bob Shootings Possibly Linked, Claim Florida Police The crime wave has South Florida on edge right now. By Ben Mock September 16, 2023