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Music Afroman Confirms Death Of L.A. Rapper Lil Sodi The two collaborators were touring together, and other rap figures paid tribute to Sodi's memory, as well. By Gabriel Bras Nevares August 05, 2023
Music DJ Quik Recounts Almost Fighting Tupac The 53-year-old reflected on a prior misunderstanding with the late rapper that nearly led to blows. By Sabrina Morris March 12, 2023
Music PnB Rock's Girlfriend Says She & Her Child Get No Survivor Benefits The Philly rapper and singer did not have a will or life insurance when he passed. By Gabriel Bras Nevares January 14, 2023
Relationships Ashanti Confirms Rekindled Romance With Nelly: "We're In A Great Space" Ashanti says that she and Nelly are back together and "having a lot of fun." By Cole Blake September 13, 2023
Relationships 50 Cent Posts Seriously Sexy Ciara Throwback Pics To Celebrate "Curtis," Trolls Mention Russell Wilson It's been 16 years since Fif dropped his hit album, and he took a moment amid his ongoing tour to celebrate. By Hayley Hynes September 11, 2023
Music Karol G Net Worth 2024: What Is The Reggaeton Star Worth? Discover Karol G's net worth, tracing her career, accolades, and lucrative ventures. By Rain Adams January 24, 2024
Music Daz Dillinger Alleges JAY-Z Owes Him Money Over Dr. Dre‘s “Still D.R.E.” Daz Dillinger says that JAY-Z owes him money for copying his lyrics. By Cole Blake April 05, 2023
Original Content The Rise And Fall Of Murder Inc We take a look at the history of Murder Inc, from its inception to its downfall. By Robert Blair September 09, 2022
Pop Culture DJ Carnage Explains How Drake's "Sticky" Was Made In The Studio: Watch Carnage – who also works under the house alias Gordo – produced five songs on "Honestly, Nevermind." By Hayley Hynes July 01, 2022
TV AJ Calloway Remembers 106 & Park On Its 22nd Anniversary A.J. Calloway might have hinted at the show's reboot. By Lawrencia Grose September 11, 2022
Pop Culture Eminem Surprise Drops Shady Con Action Figures & Mom's Spaghetti Merch Eminem brings three of his Shady Con NFTs to life with a surprise merch drop. By Joshua Robinson November 25, 2021
Music R Kelly Demands Immediate Release Due To Alleged Prison Murder Plot R Kelly alleges that authorities offered to release a terminally ill Aryan Brotherhood member in exchange for killing him. By Caroline Fisher June 11, 2025