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Music The Weeknd Recalls How "Avatar" Helped Him Through "Darkest Time" Of His Life When James Cameron reached out to the singer to be a part of the new movie's theme, The Weeknd didn't hesitate. By Erika Marie January 12, 2023
Music Chuck D Honors Harry Belafonte: "Father Figure Of Our Community" Chuck D reflected on the legacy of Harry Belafonte after his death. By Cole Blake April 26, 2023
Music Kanye West's Academy Didn't Have Windows As Rapper "Did Not Like Glass" New details emerged about Kanye West's Donda Academy. By Lavender Alexandria July 06, 2023
Relationships Usher Knows Better Than To Sing To Dwyane Wade's Wife At Concert Usher knew better than to sing to Dwyane Wade's wife. By Lavender Alexandria September 25, 2023
Music Fat Joe Tells Charlamagne Tha God That The Murder Of Rappers Is Rooted In Jealousy While speaking on the slaying of PNB Rock, the Bronx icon also condemned criticism rappers receive for not leaving the hood. By Erika Marie September 16, 2022
Music Jermaine Dupri Calls Out Internet Haters: "Most Sh*t Talking Ni66as I Eva Seen" In the wake of Drake's "Honestly, Nevermind" release and the Warriors winning the NBA title, the internet is buzzing with complaints. By Erika Marie June 20, 2022
Music Snoop Dogg Announces Album With Dr. Dre Titled "Missionary" Snoop Dogg says that he's dropping an album with Dr. Dre, next month. By Cole Blake October 01, 2022
Music Travis Scott Defended By Tank Over Astroworld, Singer Suggests Tragedy Isn't Rapper's Fault Pretty Ricky's Baby Blue also called companies "stupid & weak" for "canceling all they deals" with Travis. By Erika Marie December 28, 2021
Music DJ Khaled, 21 Savage & Lil Baby Dominate This Week's "Fire Emoji" Playlist Plus, Baby Keem & Travis Scott's new collab and new music from Joyner Lucas. By Aron A. May 01, 2021
Music Drake Responds To "What's Next" Leak By Way Of DJ Akademiks DJ Akademiks says Drake is probably releasing a new music video this week. By Alex Zidel March 01, 2021
Pop Culture The Weeknd Hints That We're "Experiencing A New Trilogy" Following "Dawn FM" Release The Canadian star is already teasing new tunes. By Hayley Hynes January 10, 2022
Music Coi Leray's "No More Parties" Goes Gold After Lil Durk Remix & Benzino Drama Coi is making moves without her dad's approval. By Karlton Jahmal April 03, 2021