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Music Young Thug Laments How His "Real Brothers" Hurt Him In Cryptic Message Young Thug's latest tweet quotes his new song "Blaming Jesus," but fans wonder if there's more context to his message. By Gabriel Bras Nevares October 25, 2025
Music What Is Beyoncé's Best-Selling Song? A monster ballad in Beyoncé’s catalog is on its way to a Diamond certification. By Demi Phillips November 20, 2023
Viral Kendrick Lamar Dug Up An eBay Listing For New Song's Cover Art Kendrick Lamar fans are probably breaking down a possible quintuple-entendre reference... but they're just some black Forces. By Gabriel Bras Nevares September 12, 2024
Music TDE's MackWop Blames The Barbz For Nicki Minaj's Crash Out Nicki Minaj tagged the FBI, the CIA, and other authorities on Twitter due to some comments from TDE's MackWop she perceived as a threat. By Gabriel Bras Nevares July 18, 2025
Pop Culture 5 Rappers Who Have Been Banned From Award Shows Some rappers can't avoid controversy. From online antics to legal issues, there are myriad reasons some rappers get banned from award shows By Mike Fugere May 21, 2023
Music Bow Wow Gives City Girls Their Flowers, Calls "Twerkulator" A "Hit" The rapper says he can't stop singing the Florida duo's latest club-heavy release. By Erika Marie May 24, 2021
Original Content Rapsody Vs. Marlanna: On Letting Fans In & Helping New Artists With "The Royal Sessions" EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Rapsody has partnered with Crown Royal Apple for "The Royal Sessions" where emerging artists are able to showcase their talents. She spoke with us about her role as "The Royal Sessions" master of ceremonies, told us advice she has for budding artists, and shared why creatives shouldn't be afraid to slide into their favorite artists DMs for advice. By Erika Marie May 21, 2020
Streetwear Yung Miami Draws Mixed Reactions To Her Bizarre New York Fashion Week Look Slay or nay? By Gabriel Bras Nevares September 07, 2024
Music Ariana Grande's New Album Features Her "Bleeding Heart" Set To Trap Beats The songstress opens up about her forthcoming album. By David Saric May 30, 2018
Music YNW Melly Trial Hit With Delays Amid Illness In The Court The YNW Melly trial will pick back up next week. By Alexander Cole July 13, 2023
Music Ella Mai Signs Worldwide Publishing Deal With Sony/ATV Ella Mai is making major moves. By Aron A. December 12, 2018
Music Young Thug, Trippie Redd & Smokepurpp Amongst Those Headlining Family Business Festival In Dallas The three are amongst the faces set to appear in the new festival taking place in Dallas, Texas. By hnhh June 05, 2019