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Streetwear Beyonce Clears Up Misconceptions About Her Natural Hair & Shows It Off The Houston native wants to make it very clear that people that wear wigs can have healthy and gorgeous natural hair, too. By Gabriel Bras Nevares April 22, 2024
Music 21 Savage Surprises Fans In Atlanta With J. Cole Appearance J. Cole appeared at Hot 107.9's celebration of 50 years of hip hop. By Caroline Fisher June 18, 2023
Music Nicki Minaj Reveals She's Recorded A Future Fan-Favorite For "Pink Friday 2" Deluxe Nicki Minaj says she's making some of her best music. By Cole Blake August 26, 2024
Reviews Destroy Lonely "LOVE LASTS FOREVER" Album Review This is a step forward for Destroy Lonely's artistry, but it's not the leap in quality and approach that most fans expect at this point. By Gabriel Bras Nevares September 11, 2024
Pop Culture Queen Latifah Tapped For Lifetime Achievement Award At 2021 BET Awards The Hip Hop legend will be honored at the 2021 BET Awards on June 27. By EJ Panaligan June 15, 2021
Music Jeezy’s Former Manager Hits Him With Countersuit Amid Fierce Financial Dispute Jeezy's ex-manager Solomon Fornie alleges that he put his finances, credit, and reputation on the line to save the rapper's career. By Caroline Fisher April 13, 2025
Music The Game Isn't Rocking With Lil Pump's New Manicure Lil Pump's manicure had The Game asking questions. By Lavender Alexandria October 26, 2023
Music Kevin Abstract Reaffirms New Brockhampton Album Is On The Way Kevin Abstract says that Brockhampton are sharing an album before the end of the year. By Cole Blake October 02, 2022
Music Young Dolph's Killer Sentenced Following Plea Deal After cooperating with authorities, one of Young Dolph's killers, who admitted to the crime, learns his fate. By Erika Marie May 15, 2026
Music 11 Times Rappers Apologized—J. Cole, Soulja Boy, Cam'ron & More From J. Cole regretting a Kendrick diss to Soulja Boy's apology to the military, we explore 11 times rappers apologized. By Ashley Turner May 13, 2024
Music The Weeknd "Fortnite" Flash Mob Erupts In Times Square Over 300 people dressed like The Weeknd appeared in Times Square recently. By Caroline Fisher December 10, 2023
Music Nas Teams With Steve Stoute, & More To Give $500k To Underappreciated Artists Nas and Steve Stoute are pledging money to help under-recognized hip-hop artists. By Cole Blake October 24, 2023