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Music Ray J & Brandy's Mother Gives Health Update Following Recent Hospitalization Sonja Norwood had a bad reaction to IV vitamin therapy a few weeks back. By Caroline Fisher November 08, 2023
Music GloRilla Essential Songs Explore GloRilla's rise in hip-hop through five essential tracks, showcasing her unique style, impactful lyrics, and powerful presence. By Rain Adams July 01, 2024
Pop Culture Akon Claims He & Michael Jackson Had "Big Plans For Africa": Video The pair discussed the undiscovered talent in Africa at great lengths before Jackson's tragic death in 2009. By Hayley Hynes September 26, 2022
Music YNW Melly‘s Mom Reacts To Trial Date Delay: "I'm Sorry, Kid" YNW Melly‘s trial will not begin until February. By Cole Blake November 15, 2023
Music Tee Grizzley Lives In The Moment On Our New "Fire Emoji" Playlist Update This week's "Fire Emoji" playlist update is led by Tee Grizzley, BossMan Dlow, Little Simz, Kodak Black, 2 Chainz, and more. By Gabriel Bras Nevares May 17, 2025
Music Grandmaster Flash Slams People Who Misrepresent Hip-Hop's True History The legendary DJ believes that many so-called experts aren't getting the story right when it comes to the genre's origin. By Gabriel Bras Nevares June 17, 2023
Music Juvenile Immortalized In New Orleans With "Back That Azz Up" Day A great honor for an all-time classic song. By Zachary Horvath June 12, 2024
Music C-Murder Appeals Murder Conviction Again Judge Sarah S. Vance upheld C-Murder's murder conviction in federal court recently. By Caroline Fisher November 29, 2023
Music Veeze Launches New Warner Records Imprint Label Navy Wavy Veeze says he can see himself "learning a lot" from the higher-ups at Warner Records. By Caroline Fisher September 14, 2023
Music Date Set For Young Dolph Murder Trial Young Dolph's alleged killers now know when their trial will begin. By Lavender Alexandria July 14, 2023
Music Lauryn Hill & Fugees Add More Dates To "Miseducation" 25th Anniversary Tour Lauryn Hill and the Fugees will be performing an additional ten shows together. By Cole Blake October 02, 2023
Music Usher's "Best Part" Cover From Daniel Caesar & H.E.R. Is Sure To Soothe You: Watch The cut is a beloved track from Caesar's 2016 album "Freudian," and the R&B superstar paid his homage to it in compelling fashion. By Gabriel Bras Nevares October 23, 2023