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Pop Culture The Weeknd Co-Signs Chxrry22's New EP From XO Records Chxrry22 is the latest addition to the Canadian singer's self-made record label. By Balen Mautone October 04, 2022
Music Cardi B & JT Slam Each Other’s Talent On Twitter The hip hop ladies are back at it on social media. By Lamar Banks October 03, 2022
Politics California Becomes First U.S. State To Ban Using Rap Lyrics In Court Following proposals from New York, California will protect rappers from being unfairly judged for their artistry. By Gabriel Bras Nevares October 01, 2022
Music Quavo & Takeoff Are Feeling Like Michael Jordan & Kobe Bryant Ahead Of New Album Quavo and Takeoff's "Only Built For Infinity Links" drops next week. By Aron A. September 29, 2022
Music Future Performs "Love You Better" On Jimmy Kimmel, Travis Scott Serves As Creative Director Travis Scott serves as the creative director of Future's late-night performance of "LOVE YOU BETTER" on "Jimmy Kimmel Live." By Aron A. September 29, 2022
Music PnB Rock's Rumored Murder Suspect Clears His Name A man rumored online to be involved in PnB Rock's murder has cleared his name. By Cole Blake September 28, 2022
Pop Culture Akon Claims He & Michael Jackson Had "Big Plans For Africa": Video The pair discussed the undiscovered talent in Africa at great lengths before Jackson's tragic death in 2009. By Hayley Hynes September 26, 2022
Music Babyface Says "Verzuz" Against Teddy Riley Pushed Him To Over 1 Million Followers Babyface says that appearing on "Verzuz" did wonders for his popularity with a younger audience. By Cole Blake August 31, 2022
Music Gorillaz Announce New Album, "Cracker Island," & Share Single With Tame Impala Gorillaz will be releasing a new album titled "Cracker Island" in 2023. By Cole Blake August 31, 2022
Music Charli Baltimore Wrote A Rap About Biggie Cheating On Her After Snooping Through His Phone The rapper shares her story in the Murder Inc docuseries, adding that Big thought it was funny, admired her talent, and told her to write every day. By Erika Marie August 30, 2022
Streetwear Beyoncé Flexes In New Icy Park Collection Feat. Music From Melii The Harlem artist took to Instagram to fangirl when Queen Bey tapped her song "Icey" for new Ivy Park promotional material. By Madusa S. February 06, 2021
Music Boosie Badazz Expresses Anger & Grief Following Mo3's Murder In Dallas The Louisiana rapper told people to stop contacting him because they're "fake" and have a "motive." By Erika Marie November 11, 2020