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Music "Madvillainy" Turns 20: MF DOOM & Madlib's Most Obscure References Few albums in rap history are as revered as this 2004 classic. Whether it's the genre's underground roots or a slew of unearthed entertainment gems, "Madvillainy" still holds so many deep secrets to cherish. By Gabriel Bras Nevares March 23, 2024
Music Naomi Sharon Goes Viral After Fans Realize She's Signed To Drake Sharon is the first lady of OVO Sound. By Elias Andrews April 26, 2024
Music Diddy's Former "Making The Band" Member Dylan Dilinjah Reportedly Arrested For Assault Reggae and dancehall musician Dylan Dilinjah was spoofed by Chappelle's Show for his Diddy and Wyclef Jean clashes on "Making The Band." By Gabriel Bras Nevares April 04, 2025
Music Diddy’s Former Chief Of Staff Joins Usher’s Tour Team Kristina Khorram has landed with Usher after more than a decade in Diddy’s inner circle and years of legal scrutiny. By Erika Marie September 23, 2026
Music Who Is DJ Kool Herc? The "Founding Father Of Hip-Hop" We're looking back on the career and influential life of the founding father of hip-hop, DJ Kool Herc. By Caleb Hardy June 03, 2023
Pop Culture Jay-Z & Alicia Keys' "Empire State Of Mind" Has Gone 9X Platinum Jay-Z's love of New York City is reciprocal, based on the huge numbers. By Jake Lyda June 28, 2023
Relationships Gunna Takes Out His New Girlfriend, P Litty, For Her Birthday, Fans Leave Harsh Comments The new couple appeared to have a great night out. By Zachary Horvath December 04, 2023
Music Jeezy's 7 Hottest Hip Hop Collabs In the 2000s, a Jeezy collab was a sure sign of a hit! By Demi Phillips November 24, 2023
Music Wale Net Worth 2024: Updated Wealth Of The Rapper Dive into Wale's net worth in 2024, a journey through music, business, and sports. Learn how he uses his wealth for societal good. By Jake Skudder February 21, 2024
Music Drake Appears To Respond To Kanye West's Twitter Rant No purple emojis this time around. By Aron A. December 13, 2018
Pop Culture Blueface Tells Jaidyn Alexis He’s Gay Amid rumors being spread by Nevaeh, Blueface tried to catch Jaidyn Alexis off guard by telling her he's gay now. By Zachary Horvath January 17, 2026
Music NBA Youngboy Says He’s Stepping Back From Music Due To Heart Health Complications NBA Youngboy's interview with Funny Marco drops tomorrow. By Aron A. August 10, 2026