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Music The Weeknd Still Seems Noncommittal About Completely Killing Off His Iconic Stage Name Abel is still wrestling with what direction he wants to go in after this highly anticipated end to his second trilogy. By Zachary Horvath January 10, 2025
Music Rickey Smiley Responds To Katt Williams With Kindness Smiley made sure to let Williams know there were no hard feelings. By Lavender Alexandria January 04, 2024
Music Logic Postpones "No Pressure" Stream Following Friend's Accident After receiving some unfortunate news, Logic has decided to postpone his upcoming "No Pressure 101" Twitch stream. By Mitch Findlay August 12, 2020
Numbers Doja Cat, Cardi B, Playboi Carti & Coi Leray Headline TikTok's Top Ten Songs Of 2021 TikTok recently revealed its top-ten songs of the year. By Taylor McCloud December 06, 2021
Music Terry Crews Told Kendrick Lamar He Was "The Future Of Hip-Hop" 14 Years Ago Terry Crews has been a Kendrick Lamar fan from time. By Chantilly Post April 20, 2018
Music Justin Timberlake & Timbaland Have Returned To The Studio A tried and true duo are putting in work once again. By Mitch Findlay March 12, 2019
Music 50 Cent Hilariously Chimes In On The Ja Rule Jumping Rumors Ja Rule has been the trending topic today after allegedly getting jumped on Thursday, November 21 at a concert. By Zachary Horvath November 21, 2025
Music 50 Cent Explains Why Eminem Never Returned To Movies After '8 Mile' While discussing his 2005 film debut, 50 Cent reflected on the challenges artists face when trading the recording studio for a movie set. By Erika Marie July 30, 2026
Music Wu-Tang Clan Fan Fined £500 For Saying N-Word While Rapping "Protect Ya Neck" A Wu-Tang Clan fan was fired £500 for “severely" shocking a woman after saying the n-word while rapping "Protect Ya Neck." By Cole Blake August 06, 2022
Music Azealia Banks On "Black Media" Haters: "Just Help Me" A new season is coming for the "212" golden girl. By Zaynab December 15, 2018
Music R. Kelly Accuser Reveals That He Physically Abused Her, Withheld Food R. Kelly's PR nightmare continues to get worse. By Matt F October 23, 2017
Music Chinese Kitty Net Worth 2024: Updated Wealth Of The Rapper Explore Chinese Kitty's journey in the music industry, her rise to fame, and the factors contributing to her net worth in 2024. By Jake Skudder January 09, 2024