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Pop Culture Drake Reveals "Degrassi" Led To One Of His First Kisses Drake had his rise to fame during a successful run on "Degrassi: The Next Generation" in which he played Jimmy Brooks for eight years. By Zachary Horvath August 30, 2025
Music FreakNik: Memphis Runs Into Issues With Police & City Officials FreakNik was a must-attend event that began in Atlanta in the 90s. The event has saw several revivals in the 2000s. By Bryson "Boom" Paul March 30, 2025
Relationships Cher And AE Edwards Fuel Reunion Rumors After J Balvin Double Date The couple reportedly broke up in May. By Ben Mock September 16, 2023
Music Stevie Wonder Plots Mini Summer Tour To Kick-Off In Las Vegas The music icon will be gracing the stage once again. By David Saric May 16, 2018
Music Suge Knight's Attorney Is Appalled By Court's Move To Uphold His 28-Year Sentence Suge Knight is currently behind bars for a voluntary manslaughter conviction over a fatal hit-and-run in 2015. By Gabriel Bras Nevares March 06, 2025
Pop Culture Lil' Kim Announces Tell-All Memoir "Lil' Kim: The Queen Bee" Lil' Kim's upcoming memoir "Lil' Kim: The Queen Bee" is set to arrive later this year on November 2. By Joshua Robinson April 28, 2021
Music Lil Durk Sends Heartfelt Birthday Message To India Royale From Behind Bars Although Durk is dealing with a lot legally, his message proves India is still on his mind. By Tallie Spencer March 12, 2026
TV 50 Cent Teases Scripted Drama About Top Rap Lawyer Drew Findling 50 Cent is looking to make another major mark on the drama genre of TV with this first look at a scripted Drew Findling series. By Zachary Horvath January 23, 2026
Music Swizz Beatz Hints At Possible Lil Kim & Nicki Minaj Verzuz The Verzuz everyone's been waiting for. By James Jones April 26, 2023
Pop Culture Jay-Z & Alicia Keys' "Empire State Of Mind" Has Gone 9X Platinum Jay-Z's love of New York City is reciprocal, based on the huge numbers. By Jake Lyda June 28, 2023
Music What Is Tupac's Best-Selling Album? Tupac's best-selling album, "All Eyez on Me," showcased his artistry and impact. By Axl Banks November 07, 2023
Music Nicki Minaj Is A "Monster" In New Trailer For "Call Of Duty" Skin This Barbie's packing heat. By Ben Mock August 24, 2023