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Numbers New York City Hip-Hop Anthems Surge On Spotify Following Knicks Championship The New York Knicks are NBA champions, and now, New York City hip-hop anthems are having a major resurgence. By Alexander Cole June 16, 2026
Music Jay-Z, Beyoncé & Their Kids Spotted On Rare Family Outing Jay-Z and Beyoncé's children, Blue Ivy Carter and twins Rumi and Sir, have varying relationships to public life, but they stick together. By Gabriel Bras Nevares May 25, 2026
Music Houston Rapper Judy World Dead At 28, Woman Faces Manslaughter Charge Court records show a woman has been charged with manslaughter in connection with Judy World's fatal stabbing. By Erika Marie July 15, 2026
Sports LA Dodgers Use Kendrick Lamar's "Not Like Us" As Anthem For Postseason Kendrick Lamar's "Not Like Us" is everywhere. By Cole Blake October 06, 2024
Politics Rappers Who Support Donald Trump: Weezy, Kodak & More Surprising as it is, there are a number of rappers who support former president Donald Trump. Here are 7 artists going against the grain. By TeeJay Small March 01, 2024
Music Drake Makes Surprise Stop At Toronto Elementary School To Support Adonis At Soccer Game Drake recently took a break from the rollout of his upcoming album "ICEMAN" to show his seven-year-old son some love. By Caroline Fisher October 07, 2025
Music Drake Fans Are Unhappy With Pitchfork's "ICEMAN" Review Drake's "ICEMAN" is a polarizing release for many reasons, but OVO fans felt like Pitchfork didn't give its qualities a fair shot. By Gabriel Bras Nevares May 18, 2026
Pop Culture Dave Blunts Calls Out PlaqueBoyMax For Trying To “Make A Joke” Out Of Him Dave Blunts is convinced PlaqueBoyMax doesn't like him. By Caroline Fisher January 16, 2025
Music The Weeknd Admits He Suffered A Panic Attack Before Interview Discussing Mental Health Struggles The Weeknd spoke candidly about his challenges with mental health. By Cole Blake September 08, 2024
Relationships Who Is Whitney Alford? Kendrick Lamar's High School Sweetheart Kendrick Lamar's long-time fiancé Whitney Alford has avoided the spotlight for much of her relationship with the rap megastar. By TeeJay Small May 08, 2024
Music Tupac Murder Trial: Everything You Need To Know About Keefe D's Case A trial is officially underway that could determine who is responsible for the 1996 murder of Tupac Shakur. By Aron A. August 13, 2026
Music GloRilla Addresses Rumor She Shaded Megan Thee Stallion With Tory Lanez Song Some social media users recently accused Megan Thee Stallion of unfollowing her "Wanna Be" collaborator, GloRilla. By Caroline Fisher May 22, 2025