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Pop Culture Solange Called A "Witch" By TikToker, Fans Clap Back With Racism Claims The user referenced her home and fashion to claim she was a witch, and fans were not happy. By Gabriel Bras Nevares September 25, 2022
Original Content National Cheese Pizza Day: 10 Pizza Hip Hop Lyrics A series of lyrics referencing pizza, in honor of the hallowed #NationalCheesePizzaDay. By Rose Lilah September 05, 2017
Music Snoop Dogg Honors Dr. Dre, Eminem & More As Rap Royalty Snoop Dogg takes a moment to appreciate a gang of hip-hop royals, a list that includes many of his former collaborators. By Mitch Findlay May 07, 2020
Music DJ Vlad Claims Sex Offender Registry Suggests Nicki Minaj Dumped Kenneth Petty Kenneth Petty has been required to update his address on the sex offender registry due to a 1995 conviction. By Cole Blake April 27, 2026
Pop Culture Young Money Crowned "Most Dominant" Rap Label Based On Billboard Chart Figures The three headline artists of the label have more than 10,000 weeks on the Billboard charts. By Ben Mock September 09, 2023
Music Ice Spice Shows Off Stunning Nearly-Topless Look From The iHeartRadio Awards Ice Spice's fashion sense shines once again. By Alexander Cole April 02, 2024
Original Content What Happened To Cory Gunz? After Lil Wayne's "6 Foot 7 Foot" catapulted the Young Money artist onto the global stage, we take a look at what's happened during Cory Gunz's 15-plus year career. By Robert Blair June 03, 2021
Music Chris Brown’s Cancelled AMA Performance Explained Celebrities rallied for the AMAs to explain why they cancelled Chris Brown’s performance. By Lamar Banks November 21, 2022
Music Jay-Z's Mother, Gloria Carter, Talks About 4:44 Duet Gloria Carter reveals the inception behind "Smile." By Aron A. September 06, 2017
Music Jay-Z Unveils Upcoming Pop-Ups In New York City For "Reasonable Doubt's" 30th Brooklyn and Manhattan will host interactive fan experiences to celebrate 30 years since Jay-Z entered the game with "Reasonable Doubt." By Gabriel Bras Nevares June 19, 2026
Music Cardi B Shuts Down Rumors Atlantic Records Rejected Her New Album & Reveals New Music Video On The Way Cardi B revealed she turned in the new album to Atlantic Records last week during an X Spaces chat that included her dissing Offset. By Bryson "Boom" Paul June 14, 2025
Music DJ Akademiks Resurfaces Cam'ron & Mase Rumors Amid Fiery Back & Forth With Treasure Wilson Treasure Wilson had weighed in on Loren Lorosa labeling DJ Akademiks a liar regarding Kendrick Lamar and SZA's "Grand National" tour. By Cole Blake May 12, 2025