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Music Russell Simmons Hits HBO With $20 Million Lawsuit Over “On The Record” Documentary Russell Simmons accuses the filmmakers behind "On The Record" of ignoring evidence that could potentially dispute the allegations he's facing. By Caroline Fisher June 04, 2025
Music J Cole Unveils The Meaning Behind "The Fall Off" J. Cole wanted to clarify what he means by his upcoming album title. By Alexander Cole November 03, 2023
Music Ari Lennox Takes On "Tiny Desk" & Performs Four "Shea Butter Baby" Tracks The singer continues to impress fans. By Erika Marie September 25, 2019
Music Beyoncé & Elton John May Collaborate On New Versions Of "Lion King" Classics The two GOATs may get together for the live-action remake of "Lion King." By Aron A. November 28, 2017
Music Pooh Shiesty Flexes Huge Stacks Of Cash After Early Prison Release Memphis rapper Pooh Shiesty was released from prison early this week after spending roughly three years behind bars. By Caroline Fisher October 08, 2025
Music Chris Brown Finally Able To Return To The US As UK Assault Case Lingers On Chris Brown was accused of assaulting a music producer at the Tape club in the U.K. and is awaiting trial. By Cole Blake October 29, 2025
Music Lil Cease Defends The Notorious B.I.G. Amid "Gay Lyrics" Debate A resurfaced Biggie lyric has sparked another round of debate, and this time, Lil Cease is setting the record straight. By Erika Marie June 30, 2026
Music SZA & Justin Timberlake Are Dropping A Collaboration Tomorrow Justin Timberlake and SZA's collaboration for the "Trolls World Tour" soundtrack is titled "The Other Night." By Noah C February 25, 2020
Streetwear Kanye West Trademarks "WEST DAY EVER" Following Presidential Announcement As Kanye West prepares to run for president of the United States, he decided to trademark "WEST DAY EVER" for what could be his potential campaign slogan. By Keenan Higgins July 06, 2020
Music Pharrell Assures Fans That Andre 3000 Will Start Rapping Again He wants fans to give it time. By Elias Andrews November 13, 2024
Music Jermaine Dupri Reveals The Difficulty Of Breaking 90s R&B Group Xscape Because Of Looks Not Vocals Jermaine Dupri's So So Def record label has created several of the biggest names in music, including Bow Wow and Jagged Edge. By Bryson "Boom" Paul April 20, 2025
Music Lil Peep's Former Management Counters Wrongful Death Lawsuit: "He Was An Adult" Lil Peep's mother filed a lawsuit against Public Access Entertainment for enabling the drug use which led to his death. By Noah C February 04, 2020