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Music Gillie Da Kid's Impact On The Philadelphia Hip-Hop Scene The self-appointed “King of Philly” has been in the game for more than a minute! By Demi Phillips August 10, 2023
Music Joey Badass Launches Mentorship Program Aimed At Helping Black Men Joey's new program seeks to provide black men with personal and career advice. By Lavender Alexandria October 13, 2023
TV Lil Nas X Rendered Speechless On "The Eric Andre Show" The usually quippy rapper couldn't find the words to respond to Eric Andre's absurd gags. By Noah Grant May 22, 2023
Music Curren$y Details Running Into Ludacris & Gucci Mane At Essence Fest Curren$y reflected on meeting several stars at the Essence Festival of Culture in New Orleans afterward. By Cole Blake July 03, 2023
Music Safaree Samuels' Uncle Tragically Stabbed to Death Safaree wants help finding the person who killed his uncle. By Milca P. August 27, 2017
Music The Weeknd Refutes Idea That He Hates "Dawn FM" The Weeknd shot down fans who claimed he hates "Dawn FM." By Cole Blake April 24, 2023
Music Jay-Z's "The Blueprint" Turns 22: An Undeniable Classic Widely regarded as JAY-Z’s best album, "The Blueprint" is known for its use of soul samples and includes some of his most iconic tracks. By Wyatt Westlake September 20, 2023
Music Diddy Announces "The Love Album: Off The Grid" Film Coming Out In Theaters Soon The Bad Boy mogul's empire continues to grow. By Gabriel Bras Nevares October 28, 2023
Music "Black-ish" Creator Kenya Barris & Pharrell To Create A Juneteenth Musical Pharrell and Kenya are coming together for a memorable musical. By Chantilly Post June 19, 2018
Profiles Behind The Beat: London On Da Track For the latest installment of Behind the Beat, we talk to London on da Track about growing up in church, the breakup of Rich Gang, and the rare chemistry he has with Young Thug. By Angus Walker January 07, 2016
Music Memphis Bleek Remembered An Awkward Michael Jackson Moment At Summer Jam Memphis Bleek remembered a funny time when Michael Jackson surprised performed at Summer Jam. By Tallie Spencer September 22, 2023
Music Diddy's Legal Team Demands Zero Jail Time In Letter To The Judge Diddy was convicted on two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution in his criminal trial in July. By Cole Blake September 23, 2025