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Music Snoop Dogg Reveals He's Not Actually Giving Up Smoking: Fans React Many fans on social media feel tricked after Snoop Dogg revealed he's not actually giving up smoking. By Cole Blake November 20, 2023
Music A$AP Rocky Says Rap Lacks Maturity These Days A$AP Rocky says "rap is stuck in this braggadocious, adolescent space." By Aron A. June 14, 2022
Music Pop Smoke's Family Gives Update On Shoot For The Stars Foundation Pop Smoke's family has shared some new details regarding the late rapper's Shoot For The Stars Foundation that he launched prior to his death. By Lynn S. June 18, 2020
Music Young Thug Debuts New Song At Rolling Loud, Gives "PUNK" Update Young Thug has been working hard on his brand new project. By Alexander Cole July 25, 2021
Music Dave East Shares Cinematic Trailer For "Karma 2" Dave East's "Karma 2" drops this Friday. By Aron A. July 25, 2018
Music Ciara, Teyana Taylor & Iman Are Black Bold & Beautiful On Essence’s July/August Issue The three leading ladies come together for a bewitching Afrocentric ESSENCE cover. By hnhh June 20, 2019
Music Lauryn Hill Cites "Unrealistic Expectations" For Never Releasing Follow-Up Album In a new interview, the critically acclaimed artist opened up about why she never released a sophomore album. By Madusa S. January 05, 2021
Music Lil Yachty Reveals Bob Ross' Estate Didn't Want To Clear Sample For "Let's Start Here" Bob Ross's estate initially refused to clear a sample for Lil Yachty's "Let's Start Here." By Aron A. March 08, 2023
Music King Von's Estate Announces Posthumous Album "What It Means To Be King" A compilation of King Von's unheard music will arrive on Friday, March 4th. By Hayley Hynes February 04, 2022
Music The Alchemist Announces "The Food Villian" & Slew Of Projects The Alchemist announces "The Food Villian" and more, prompting speculation that an MF DOOM collabo album is afoot. By Mitch Findlay August 26, 2020
Songs Luke James & Big K.R.I.T Pack Their Bags On New Track "Traveling" Luke James has another one. By Dominiq R. February 02, 2020
Music Kanye West Claims He Made $40 Million In 24 Hours After Shopify Ban Over Swastika Scandal Kanye West says the move didn't impact his finances all that much. By Cole Blake February 18, 2025