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Music Julie McKnight Says Niko McKnight Was "More Than An Estranged Son" In Touching Tribute Brian McKnight's son Niko passed away following a two-year cancer battle, which opened up more controversies among the family. By Gabriel Bras Nevares June 07, 2025
Music Dame Dash Explains How He & Jay-Z Competed Over Aaliyah The R&B star was (and still is) the envy of all. By Gabriel Bras Nevares July 20, 2023
Music NBA YoungBoy Celebrates Birthday With Push-Up Challenge: Watch Happy 24th, YB... now drop and give us 24. By Gabriel Bras Nevares October 20, 2023
Streetwear Sexyy Red Shows Off Her Natural Hair Journey It's been one year since Sexyy Red's "big chop." By Caroline Fisher August 13, 2023
Music 50 Cent Dissed JAY-Z, R. Kelly, Nas, Cam’ron, & More On Original Version Of "Back Down," Sha Money XL Claims 50 Cent originally dissed several more artists on "Back Down," according to Sha Money XL. By Cole Blake June 19, 2023
Pop Culture Suge Knight: Pac, Snoop Had "No Trouble" In Death Row The mogul opened up about the environment at Death Row back in the day. By Noah Grant April 22, 2023
Music Ice Cube Isn't Impressed With Billboard's Top 50 Greatest Rappers List Ice Cube ranked at #18 on Billboard and Vibe's controversial list. By Aron A. February 10, 2023
Original Content Larry June's Top Streamed Songs Larry June's top songs on streaming services are ranked, listed and compiled. By Paul Barnes March 31, 2023
Music Jerrika Karlae Reacts To Young Thug's Romantic Gesture To Mariah The Scientist Karlae is unbothered by Young Thug's recent display of affection for Mariah The Scientist. By Joshua Robinson August 03, 2022
Music T.I. Calls Working With Iggy Azalea The "Tarnish Of My Legacy" As A Music Executive She was quick to let him know she wasn't it. By Erika Marie October 09, 2019
Music Remy Ma Calls Out "Singing & Mumbling" Rappers, Calls Jay Z Her Favorite She used the hashtag "The Cloth I'm Cut From Is Discontinued." By Erika Marie April 30, 2019
Music Tupac Secures A Bunch Of Posthumous Platinum Plaques The RIAA reveals that Tupac's 1993 singles "Keep Ya Head Up" and "I Get Around" finally reach platinum status, and "Dear Mama" has officially gone triple platinum. By Joshua Robinson April 02, 2021