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Music Christian Rapper TobyMac's Son Dies At Age 21 RIP Truett Foster McKeehan. By Alex Zidel October 24, 2019
Music Councilwoman Wants Profane Rap Removed From Radio Airwaves During The Day She wants to make sure kids don't hear vulgar lyrics. By Erika Marie July 04, 2019
Music Justine Skye Files Restraining Order Against Sheck Wes: Report Justine Skye takes legal action against Sheck Wes after alleging that he abused her. By Aron A. February 15, 2019
Music Russell Simmons Demands $35K From Rape Accuser For "Baseless" Lawsuit: Report Russell Simmons fires back at his rape accuser. By Aron A. August 09, 2018
Music Nicki Minaj To Perform At VMAs From "Iconic New York Location" The "Queen" rapper has just announced a "special remote performance" for the awards show. By Trevor Smith August 09, 2018
Music Brandy Becomes First 90's Era Artist To Hit 1.5 Billion Streams Brandy owes the bulk of her digital streams to the Chris Brown-assisted album "Heartbreak on a Full Moon." By Devin Ch July 27, 2018
Music Lil Kim Stars In & Executive Produces New VH1 Reality Series "Girl's Cruise" She'll be hitting the high seas with Mýa, TLC's Chilli, and "Wild N' Out" stars B. Simone and Pretty Vee. By Erika Marie June 10, 2019
Music Akon Has Finalized The Agreement For "Akon City" Akon is really about that life. By Mitch Findlay January 13, 2020
Music Post Malone Sings Killer Rendition Of The Notorious B.I.G.'s "Big Poppa" At Karaoke The hometown crowd was feeling Post Malone's impromptu performance. By Alex Zidel June 15, 2018
Music Kanye West Reveals He Became Addicted To Opioids After Having Liposuction Kanye West delivers an impassioned speech where he reveals an opioid addiction. By Alex Zidel May 01, 2018
Music Meek Mill Lists Young Artists He Thinks Are Taking Over Right Now Meek Mill thinks young rappers are outpacing the older ones right now, but he warns them of his return. By Noah C March 07, 2020
Music Beyonce & Jay Z Extend Their "On The Run II" Tour Bey & Jay add new cities and back to back performances for select locations. By Chantilly Post March 20, 2018