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Music Jay Worthy, L.A.’s Funk Pusher: On Working With DāM Funk On "Magic Hour," Kendrick Lamar & Bringing Kai Cenat To Compton With the spotlight back on Los Angeles, Jay Worthy and DāM Funk's "Magic Hour" feels like an excellent exploration of the roots of West Coast hip-hop. The Compton rapper talks about the state of West Coast hip-hop after "Not Like Us," Meet The Whoops and giving back to his community. By Aron A. August 01, 2024
Music Future Congratulates LeBron James Future was quick to comment on LeBron's achievement. By Thomas Galindo February 08, 2023
Music Travis Scott Unveils Garden At Houston School, Later Performs With SZA After attending a ribbon-cutting ceremony in his hometown with his grandma, Travis joined SZA for a surprise performance during her concert. By Erika Marie November 04, 2021
Music Mike WiLL Made-It Announces New Rae Sremmurd Singles Coming Soon New Rae Sremmurd singles will be arriving before you know it. By Mitch Findlay February 12, 2018
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 Kid Cudi Announces Intimate "Cudder's Clubhouse" Concert Series With Deep Cuts The Cleveland creative is only doing seven shows, which kick off on October 11 in New York City, so this isn't a full tour. By Gabriel Bras Nevares October 05, 2023
Music Ariana Grande FaceTimes With Her Estranged Father On Christmas Day The holidays always bring a family together. By Chantilly Post December 26, 2018
Original Content Young Nudy: The Importance Of Being EV4L Young Nudy talks his new album "Dr. EV4L," the most dangerous horror movie slasher, and the inspiration behind his villainous alter-ego. By Mitch Findlay June 02, 2021
Politics Nelly Calls Out Kamala Harris For Marrying A White Man Amid Donald Trump Performance Backlash Nelly recently suggested that he's more pro-Black than Kamala Harris because of who they each decided to marry. By Caroline Fisher June 30, 2025
Music Ray J Takes Major Loss In Kim Kardashian And Kris Jenner Defamation Case Ray J is trying to fight back. By Tallie Spencer August 13, 2026
Music Anderson .Paak Quivers Over His Unrealized "Hoop Dreams" Anderson loads up another #TBT. By Devin Ch November 09, 2018
Music Joe Budden Laughs At Hate Post Trolling Drake For Gambling Livestream Both Joe Budden and Drake have taken various shots at one another on social media over the years. By Cole Blake August 12, 2025