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Music Chris Brown Speaks For The First Time Since Arrest: "I Love Everybody" Chris Brown was spotted in Paris as he exited his Mandarin Oriental suite. By Devin Ch January 23, 2019
Music Kendrick Lamar Reportedly Performing New Music In Italy This Summer Kendrick Lamar will be performing in Italy for the first time in 8 years at Milano Summer Festival where he'll reportedly debut new music from his upcoming album. By Aron A. February 15, 2022
Music Greg Hardy Will Face Another Ex-NFLer In UFC Heavyweight Debut Greg Hardy Vs Austen Lane lined up for fans of both MMA & Football. By Devin Ch May 13, 2018
Music The Notorious B.I.G.'s "Life After Death" Gets Ultimate Box Set For 25th Anniversary It's been nearly 25 years since the release of Biggie's "Life After Death" and his estate is dropping a box set to celebrate the milestone. By Aron A. February 24, 2022
Music J. Cole Admits Confusion Over Kendrick Lamar's Drake Diss, Hopes They Reunite J. Cole admitted his Kendrick Lamar apology dilutes his beef takes, but he doesn't understand why Kendrick felt like Drake "did Cole foul." By Gabriel Bras Nevares March 28, 2026
Music Jadakiss Explains How Icepick A&R'd "Ignatius" From Heaven Jadakiss opens up about family, duty, and honor in an "Ignatius" centric conversation on The Breakfast Club. By Mitch Findlay March 08, 2020
Music Jay-Z's Luxury Weed Brand In Reported Dire Financial Straits One of Hov's many business endeavors is sinking fast. By Zachary Horvath December 03, 2024
Viral SZA Hits Up Drake & 21 Savage's Show In Los Angeles In Goofy Disguise All it takes to go incognito is a baseball cap, a hoodie, and a mustache. By Gabriel Bras Nevares August 14, 2023
Music Young Thug To Stay Free Until Trial After Prosecutors Fail To Keep Him Jailed: Report A judge denied the prosecutors motion to keep Young Thug locked up. By Aron A. September 19, 2018
Music Amber Rose Talks Linking Nicki Minaj With Kanye For "Monster" She addressed whether or not she received writing credits on the 2010 track. By Erika Marie November 23, 2022
Music Young Thug's Brother Unfoonk Arrested In YSL Trial Young Thug's older brother was allegedly caught with a gun, which broke the terms of Unfoonk's plea deal in the case. By Gabriel Bras Nevares May 05, 2023
Music Grammy Awards 2025: 5 Albums That Deserved A Best Rap Album Nomination These are some 2024 rap albums that didn't get nominated for Best Rap Album at the 2025 Grammy Awards, but deserve some shine for their quality. By Devin Morton November 15, 2024