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Music Suge Knight Claims That 2Pac's Family And Friends Smoked His Ashes After His Death Suge Knight recently opened up about what happened immediately after 2Pac died, including a gesture he described as "symbolic." By Devin Morton July 02, 2025
Pop Culture NLE Choppa's Nelly-Inspired Single Has Him Feeling More Confident Than Ever Before "I'M THE GREATEST," NLE declared on Twitter earlier this week. By Hayley Hynes August 15, 2023
Music Kid Cudi & Ty Dolla $ign's New Collab Lands On Our "R&B Season" Playlist It's been a groovy weekend for R&B lovers. By Hayley Hynes September 25, 2022
Music Jay-Z's Accuser Denies Admitting He Never Assaulted Her Despite Bombshell Audio Clip Jay-Z's legal team released an audio recording of a conversation two private investigators had with Jane Doe, earlier this week. By Cole Blake March 13, 2025
Pop Culture Kai Cenat Tries To Help Offset With His Fear Of Snakes During Livestream The streamer and rapper linked up for a 24-hour stream recently. By Ben Mock September 15, 2023
Music 21 Savage Donates $25K To Make Sure Detained Immigrants Get Legal Counsel 21 Savage donated to a nonprofit organization to ensure that detained immigrants can access legal counsel. By Aron A. June 14, 2019
Streetwear A$AP Rocky Adorably Hypes Up Rihanna As They Close Out Met Gala In Style Rihanna closed out the 2026 Met Gala in a Maison Margiela gown with A$AP Rocky summing up her look in six words on the red carpet. By Ben Atkinson May 05, 2026
Music Boosie Badazz Welcomes Sexyy Red's Comparison To Him: "I Feel Like She Giving Me My Flowers" Boosie says, "I ain't take it no way but she showing me love." By Zachary Horvath November 08, 2023
Pop Culture American Idol Contestant CJ Harris Dead At 31 "American Idol" season 13 semifinalist CJ Harris passed away this weekend at the age of 31. By Aron A. January 16, 2023
Politics Billy Porter Blasts Nicki Minaj Over Donald Trump Support In recent weeks, Nicki Minaj has been called out by Don Lemon, Trevor Noah, and more for her allegiance to Donald Trump. By Caroline Fisher February 03, 2026
Music Vince Staples Previews ScHoolboy Q's New Album With High Praise The two West Coast MCs have long admired each other's work, so it's no surprise that they continue to support each other's endeavors. By Gabriel Bras Nevares February 17, 2024
Music Woodstock 50 Creator Accuses Company Investing In Festival Of Sabotage: Report Woodstock 50 creator is adamant that the show goes on, regardless of funding. By Aron A. May 06, 2019