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Music Hip-Hop Makes A Huge Splash On The Hot 100 To Kick Off 2026 Mainstream hip-hop in 2025 was middling, to keep it brief, but the latest Hot 100 chart update may be a sign that a resurgence is upon us. By Zachary Horvath January 08, 2026
Music Kendrick Lamar Addresses R. Kelly's Demise On "Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers" Kendrick Lamar discusses R. Kelly's abuse and fall on his new album. By Rex Provost May 13, 2022
Music Who Is Erica Banks? From "Buss It" To "LHHATL" The viral rapper has ventured into reality television to further boost her growing profile. By Demi Phillips September 27, 2023
Music T.I. "Gets Active" On New Song Featuring Kevin Gates His latest single featuring Kevin Gates is set to be released Friday. By Ashley Jay March 08, 2023
Music Jay-Z Defends Bad Bunny Amid MAGA Super Bowl Backlash Bad Bunny's upcoming Super Bowl halftime show has sparked a great deal of backlash from conservative commentators and politicians. By Caroline Fisher October 28, 2025
Music Naturi Naughton Taunted By Former 3LW Groupmate Kiely Williams The girl group beef continues as the former 3LW singers verbalize their distrust and dislike for one another. By Erika Marie September 10, 2020
Music Bad Bunny Hit With $16 Million Lawsuit Over Allegedly Stolen Vocal Sample Bad Bunny received a similar lawsuit in 2023 from his ex girlfriend, alleging that he and his team used her vocals without permission. By Gabriel Bras Nevares January 09, 2026
Music J Cole Gets Called Out For Rewriting History On New Song “Port Antonio” J Cole has fans divided. By Caroline Fisher October 10, 2024
Music HNHH's Black History Month Playlist Of Power: Songs Of Strength & Struggle No matter what, HNHH will always celebrate Black History Month! Artists on our playlist come from all generations of Black music, tune in and check them out. By Erika Marie February 06, 2025
TV Blueface Locks Women Up In Jail For Hectic New Dating Show Blueface's new dating show comes after he got out of prison, last month, having spent nearly two years behind bars. By Cole Blake December 08, 2025
Pop Culture Celina Powell Net Worth 2024: What Is The Infamous Groupie Worth? Trace Celina Powell's controversial journey in the public eye, her influence on social media, and her path to financial success. By Rain Adams January 30, 2024
Music Milagro Gramz Asks Judge For More Time As Megan Thee Stallion Case Tightens Up Milagro's lawyer has requested an additional 15 days to respond due to being short on additional legal representation. By Tallie Spencer January 08, 2026