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Music Man Convicted Of Selling Fatal Drugs To Mac Miller Released From Prison Two other men charged with selling the drugs that led to Mac's death are still doing time. By Gabriel Bras Nevares November 22, 2024
Relationships Travis Scott Miami Concert: Fighting Couple Hugs It Out After La Flame Puts Them On Blast The female half of the lovers was reluctant to follow Trav's instructions, but eventually she did make up with her date so they could enjoy the rest of the "CIRCUS MAXIMUS" concert. By Hayley Hynes November 28, 2023
Music Usher Announces 15 Additional Dates For Las Vegas Residency If you missed your chance to get tickets to see the R&B star live, now's your chance to see him through October of this year. By Gabriel Bras Nevares February 20, 2023
Music Hip Hop 50th Anniversary Countdown: Year 1 -- 1973 Explore the origins of hip-hop, its birth in 1973, the revolutionary role of DJ Kool Herc, and how this genre became a cultural milestone. By Jake Skudder June 08, 2023
Music Cardi B Honors Lil Kim As "The Blueprint" After Their NYC Show Lil Kim thanked Cardi B and their fans for the warm welcome at Madison Square Garden last week, creating more solidarity between the two. By Gabriel Bras Nevares April 05, 2026
Music Eminem's "Houdini" Soars To Top 5 Debut On The Hot 100 The song fell just short of debuting at the very top spot. By Lavender Alexandria June 10, 2024
Music Raekwon Tributes Ol' Dirty Bastard On 20th Anniversary Of His Death The Chef had kind words. By Elias Andrews November 14, 2024
Music Logic Recruits Drag Queen To Star In New "Fear" Music Video, Viewers Commend Him "Ultra 85" drops this year. By Caroline Fisher February 02, 2024
Pop Culture "Lipstick Lover": Lupita Nyong'o Auditions For Janelle Monae With Sultry Choreography The "Black Panther" actress is still proudly bumping her friend's new album. By Hayley Hynes November 21, 2023
Politics Nicki Minaj Claims A “Premonition” Prompted Her Political Involvement Nicki Minaj has expressed her support for Donald Trump multiple times in recent weeks despite widespread backlash. By Caroline Fisher February 03, 2026
Music Mutulu Shakur, Activist And Stepfather Of 2Pac, Dead At 72 He passed away after battling an incurable form of blood cancer. By Caroline Fisher July 07, 2023
Music Kelly Rowland Opens Up On Viral Red Carpet Incident At Cannes She assured fans that she stood her ground. By Lavender Alexandria May 23, 2024