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Music Several Artists Pull Their D4vd Collabs From Streaming Amid His Arrest D4vd was becoming a breakout superstar thanks in part to some massive collaborations. But artists and labels are now disassociating. By Zachary Horvath April 23, 2026
Sports Usher Announced As Super Bowl LVIII Halftime Show Headliner Super Bowl LVIII is scheduled for February 11, 2024 in Las Vegas. By Ben Mock September 24, 2023
Music Young Thug Will Beat His Case, Meek Mill Believes The Philly MC had a hopeful reaction to the news that the judge in the YSL RICO trial isn't happy with the prosecution. By Gabriel Bras Nevares November 06, 2023
Music 6ix9ine Blasts 21 Savage Over Plea To End Young Thug & Gunna Feud Recently, 6ix9ine took to Instagram to accuse his foe 21 Savage of switching up whenever it's convenient for him. By Caroline Fisher December 18, 2025
Music Fat Joe Labels Tems' "Free Mind" The Song Of The Year Fat Joe says that Tems' "Free Mind" is his favorite song from 2022. By Cole Blake December 27, 2022
Music Tamar Braxton's Ex-Friend LeTroy Accuses Her Of Only Caring About Fame "I’m not protecting her anymore," LeTroy claims. By Caroline Fisher December 15, 2023
Music Recording Academy CEO Neil Portnow Takes Back "Step Up" Comments Neil Portnow takes back his controversial "Step Up" comments. By Mitch Findlay January 30, 2018
Music Aaliyah’s Uncle Blames His Son For The Singer’s Death Barry Hankerson said the crash that killed Aaliyah “may have been avoided had [Jomo] followed through on his compensated task of travel coordination." By Aron A. August 31, 2026
Music YG Breaks Down "Stay Dangerous" Lifestyle: "We Play Offense" YG talks his new album, "Stay Dangerous" mentality, A$AP Rocky & more. By Mitch Findlay August 06, 2018
Music Lance “Un” Rivera Says Cam’ron Was Traumatized By Biggie Comparisons Lance Rivera recently reflected on the ways he would challenge Cam’ron to be better. By Cole Blake May 31, 2023
Politics Rihanna's "Lewd" Super Bowl Performance Slammed By Louisiana Republicans Worried About Kendrick Lamar's Set Louisiana Republicans want the event to remain "family friendly." By Cole Blake January 29, 2025
Society Q-Tip Will Teach Course On Jazz and Hip-Hop At NYU Students at NYU will be blessed with Q-Tip's expertise on Jazz and Hip-Hop in new course. By Milca P. April 08, 2018