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Music Temple University To Offer New Kendrick Lamar Course During Fall 2025 Semester Kendrick Lamar will have his life and legacy studied by students at Temple University beginning in the Fall 2025 semester. By Devin Morton July 08, 2025
Music Cardi B Has The Most Streamed Album By Female Rapper On Spotify When it comes to female rappers on Spotify, Cardi B is lapping the field. By Lavender Alexandria July 03, 2023
Music Eminem Partners With Detroit Lions To Produce Annual Thanksgiving Halftime Show Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams thinks Eminem's role in the Thanksgiving halftime show will prove to be "good for the culture." By Caroline Fisher November 14, 2025
Politics Charlamagne Tha God Labels Criticism Of Nelly For Performing At Donald Trump's Inauguration Hypocritical Charlamagne Tha God says the criticism should be aimed at the politicians. By Cole Blake January 21, 2025
Music Tinashe & Roy Woods Amp Up Our "R&B Season" Playlist This Week A new collab from Tinashe and ZHU plus a cut off Roy Woods' new album, "Dem Times," are amping up our "R&B Season" playlist this week. By Lynn S. May 17, 2020
Music Future, Lil Uzi Vert & 2 Chainz Run This Week's "Fire Emoji" Playlist Plus, new music from Kanye West, Rich The Kid & NBA Youngboy, Kodak Black, DJ Scheme, and more. By Aron A. November 14, 2020
Music How "Yo! MTV Raps" Defined A Generation Of Hip Hop The classic TV show awarded fans an up close view into Hip Hop’s finest. By Demi Phillips September 19, 2023
Music Cardi B Delivers Major Update On New Album While Venting About Delays Fans have been patiently waiting for Cardi B's sophomore album for years, and now, it looks like it's right around the corner. By Caroline Fisher May 24, 2025
Music Quavo Drops Potential "Rocket Power" Album Covers The album is slated to drop next week and Quavo has been building plenty of hype. By Lavender Alexandria August 07, 2023
Music Nicki Minaj And Kenneth Petty Accused Of Dodging $500K Settlement Payment The couple continues to generate controversy. By Elias Andrews September 17, 2024
Music Troy Ave Opens Fire On Robbery Suspect In Harrowing Security Footage In June, Troy Ave and celebrity chef Geoff Cole's evening took an unexpected turn when a man tried to rob them in San Diego. By Caroline Fisher July 16, 2025
Relationships Waka Flocka Says He Won't Settle In His Next Relationship Waka Flocka won't be putting up with a single "red flag." By Caroline Fisher July 19, 2023