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Music How To Watch The 2026 Grammy Awards With the annual Grammy Awards just days away, we are giving you everything you need to know about how and where to watch the 68th broadcast. By Zachary Horvath January 30, 2026
Music DJ Akademiks Says It Helps Rappers' Careers To Beef With Him DJ Akademiks says he's an easy target for rap beefs. By Cole Blake July 04, 2023
Music Rihanna's Back-Up Dancers Didn't Know She Was Pregnant: Report Rihanna kept baggy clothes on throughout her rehearsals to hide her baby bump from everyone involved in her Super Bowl performance. By Aron A. February 13, 2023
Music Sara Rivers Moves To Appeal Dismissal Of Diddy Sexual Assault Case Earlier this year, Sara Rivers of Da Band sued Diddy, alleging that he sexually assaulted and harassed her. By Caroline Fisher September 16, 2025
Music Lil Nas X Seeks Diversion Program In Ongoing Felony Police Battery Case Lil Nas X also had a short message for his fans. By Tallie Spencer March 12, 2026
Music Fat Joe Recounts A Horrific Story With A Man In A Santa Costume The Terror Squad rapper might never be able to look at Santa Claus the same. By Zachary Horvath September 04, 2023
Music Doja Cat Denies Dissing Anyone In Her Music: "I Don't Get In Rap Beefs" A lot of folks have interpreted the Los Angeles MC's bars as being directed against Nicki Minaj and others, but she's not here for the gossip. By Gabriel Bras Nevares April 05, 2024
Original Content Mood Music: Hip-Hop/R&B Songs For Every Mood In this list, we look at the best songs for every mood. By Layne Weiss September 19, 2014
Music Megan Thee Stallion Reveals That She Isn't Interested In Signing To A Label Megan revealed to fand she's staying independent for the time being. By Lavender Alexandria October 13, 2023
Music Snoop Dogg Pulls Out Of Songwriters Hall Of Fame Ceremony, Cites "Personal Reasons" Snoop Dogg became the second high profile songwriter to pull out of the event. By Lavender Alexandria June 14, 2023
Music Summer Walker Remixes Her Heart On Our New "R&B Season" Playlist Update Summer Walker, kwn, Savannah Ré, and Rema filled up our "R&B Season" playlist update this week. Which release was your favorite? By Gabriel Bras Nevares April 13, 2025
Music Lil Uzi Vert Scores Top 10 Chart Debut With "Eternal Atake 2" Despite Fans' Disappointment Uzi is in the Billboard 200's top ten for the fifth time. By Gabriel Bras Nevares November 10, 2024