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Music On The Come Up: Smokepurpp Smokepurpp speaks on "DEADSTAR," his fans, meeting Gucci and more in new interview. By Jasmina Cuevas May 04, 2017
Music Brian McKnight’s Son Niko Passes Away After Two-Year Cancer Battle Brian McKnight has been at odds with his biological children for some time now, even calling them "evil" last year. By Caroline Fisher May 30, 2025
Relationships Jeezy Reflects On Shooting His Shot With Nia Long After Jeannie Mai Divorce Jeezy famously remarked, "real men don't cheat," while speaking with Nia Long for an interview after his divorce in 2023. By Cole Blake June 11, 2025
Music Royce Da 5'9's Dad Thought Dr. Dre Was A Licensed Medical Professional Royce Da 5'9's dad hilariously recalls the time Dr. Dre called his house, only to be mistaken for a licensed medical professional. By Mitch Findlay March 10, 2021
Music Travis Scott Reportedly Staying Clear From Jordyn Woods Drama Travis Scott is living the tour life until the smoke clears. By Aron A. February 28, 2019
Music Yella Beezy’s $2 Million Bond Reduced In Mo3 Murder Case Yella Beezy's grandmother recently took the stand, arguing that the rapper could not afford to post a $2 million bond. By Caroline Fisher March 27, 2025
Music Adrien Broner's New Album Features NBA YoungBoy, Meek Mill, Young Thug & More Adrien Broner released the tracklist for his upcoming rap project today, featuring Young Thug, Youngboy Never Broke Again, and more. By Madusa S. May 23, 2020
Music Taylor Swift Says Kim Kardashian's "Snake" Comment Was The Lowest She's Ever Felt Taylor Swift is getting things off her chest. By Chantilly Post March 06, 2019
Music Drake Fans Hope His New "ICEMAN" Tease Means Episode 4 Is Coming Soon Drake has captivated a lot of fans with his "ICEMAN" livestreams, and fans hope Episode 4 will coincide with the new album's release. By Gabriel Bras Nevares February 21, 2026
Music Kanye West Takes Turkey By Storm After Netherlands Show Gets Cleared Kanye West may have just had the biggest concert of his career (and in modern ticketed stadium history) in Istanbul today. By Gabriel Bras Nevares May 30, 2026
Music Pharrell Criticized For Endorsing Israeli Defense Forces By Pro-Palestinians Pharrell is being criticized by Pro-Palestinians for pushing a double standard. By Devin Ch November 14, 2018
Music Mulatto Confirms That A Name Change Is In The Works Is it finally time for a change? By Karlton Jahmal December 20, 2020