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Music Sexyy Red Essential Songs Experience Sexyy Red's top tracks, including "Bow Bow Bow" and "Pound Town 2," showcasing her bold impact on hip-hop. By Rain Adams June 28, 2024
Music Playboi Carti Gets Nicked By Machete During Music Video Shoot For "KETAMINE": Watch What are your thoughts on "KETAMINE" so far? By Zachary Horvath March 13, 2024
Streetwear JT Laughs At Her Old Club Outfit In Throwback Pic The City Girl's fashion sense has clearly grown a lot, and it's heartening to see that even she can look back and giggle at it. By Gabriel Bras Nevares September 22, 2023
Music NLE Choppa Sued By Rodney-O Over "Who TF Up In My Trap" There is no official date on when NLE will go to court. By Zachary Horvath October 09, 2023
Music Mary J. Blige Honored With Icon Award At Billboard Music Awards Mary J. Blige received a massive honor during the Billboard Music Awards ceremony on Sunday. By Cole Blake May 16, 2022
Music Chrisean Rock 92 Q Winter Fest Set Goes Hard, She Comments On Mic Cutting Incident Rock said the "politics are complicated" when it comes to the music industry. By Ben Mock December 17, 2023
Music Kanye West Finally Settles “Vultures 1” Sample Dispute In 2024, Kanye West was sued by three artists who accused him of illegally sampling their song on "Vultures 1." By Caroline Fisher March 19, 2026
Music Diddy’s High-Powered Legal Team Reportedly Cost Up To $8 Million A high-powered defense reportedly cost Diddy up to $8 million, from his arrest through his continuing federal appeal. By Erika Marie August 05, 2026
Music J. Cole Reveals He Wants To Focus On Producing For Other Artists J. Cole says that his newest album, "The Fall-Off," might be the last of his career as he switches his focus. By Cole Blake February 10, 2026
Music SZA, Rihanna, And Doja Cat Win Big At The 2023 Webbys The three singers were all honored by the awards. By Noah Grant April 26, 2023
Sports Detroit Pistons Name Big Sean As Their Creative Director Of Global Experience Big Sean has held a role within the Detroit Pistons' front office before, but now he's going to responsible for their global reach. By Zachary Horvath December 22, 2025
Music J. Cole Compared Burna Boy To Tupac When They First Met J. Cole had strong words for Burna Boy after hearing him rap. By Lavender Alexandria August 31, 2023