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Music Kendrick Lamar Surpasses Jay-Z For Most Grammys In Hip-Hop History Kendrick Lamar went into tonight with 22 Grammys, while Jay-Z had 25. Now, Kendrick holds the record thanks to a phenomenal night. By Alexander Cole February 01, 2026
Music Sukihana Speaks Out After Man Claims Gloss Up Is On Food Stamps Sukihana comes to Gloss Up's defense. By Tallie Spencer January 29, 2026
Music Timbaland Trolls Those Criticizing His Controversial AI Label With AI Video Timbaland, one of the most decorated producers of all time, just launched an AI label called Stage Zero and he's already got an artist signed. By Zachary Horvath June 07, 2025
Music Drake Opens Instagram Comments To The Public Amid New Album Buzz Drake has had his Instagram comments limited for a while, but now, it looks like the Canadian rapper has had a change of heart. By Caroline Fisher June 06, 2025
Music Chxrry Becomes The "Main Character" On Our New "R&B Season" Playlist Update This week's "R&B Season" playlist update comes courtesy of Chxrry, Leon Thomas, Justine Skye, KAYTRANADA, Terrace Martin, and Kenyon Dixon. By Gabriel Bras Nevares June 01, 2025
Music Jeezy Will Celebrate 20 Years Of "Let's Get It: Thug Motivation 101" With Grand Tour Jeezy's "TM:101 Live" tour will feature special guest DJ Drama and run from June to September of this year across the United States. By Gabriel Bras Nevares April 24, 2025
Music Justin Bieber Says The "Bible Can't Save You" As Concerning Posts Go Viral Justin Bieber also discussed his wife, Hailey Bieber, as rumors have been circulating about their relationship. By Cole Blake April 24, 2025
Music DJ Akademiks Alleges Young Thug Is Trying To Remove Gunna From YSL This follows YSL's Instagram page scrubbing all references to Gunna recently, another suggestion of a nasty Young Thug beef. By Gabriel Bras Nevares April 21, 2025
Music Boosie Badazz Questions Validity Of A-1 Sauce In Viral Ruth Chris's Situation Boosie Badazz goes viral often for various reasons. His latest viral moment included the rapper involved in a car accident. By Bryson "Boom" Paul April 21, 2025
Music Wiz Khalifa Hilariously Recalls How He Was The First To Get Snoop Dogg's Kids High With Snoop Dogg being the king of lighting up, you would think that Wiz Khalifa wouldn't be the one to introduce his kids to weed. By Zachary Horvath April 19, 2025
Music Kodak Black Extends A Helping Hand By Paying Rent For 200 Residents In Florida Housing Project Kodak Black is usually painted in a negative light, but the Florida rap star is giving back to those who need it in his community. By Zachary Horvath April 16, 2025
Music Maino Surprised By Shannon Sharpe Lawsuit After He Thought Podcaster Was Gay Maino found success in rap after prison with "Hi Hater." He is also known for his previous relationship with Lil Kim. By Bryson "Boom" Paul May 03, 2025