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Music Kofi Doesn't Want To Be Put In A Box Fresh off of the release of his new album, "Why Not?", Toronto's Kofi details the process behind his new album, conversations with Drake, transitioning from Team Canada athlete to music, and the current state of Toronto's rap scene. By Aron A. May 21, 2022
Music D.L. Hughley Says Kanye West Would Be In A Conservatorship If He Was A Woman D.L. Hughley says that if Kanye West "had a vagina," he'd be in a conservatorship. By Cole Blake October 31, 2022
Reviews Post Malone's Tour: He's Just Here To Sing & Get F'd Up Post Malone brought a multi-generational crowd out to a sold-out Bell Center in Montreal for an exciting evening on his "Runaway" Tour. By Alex Zidel February 17, 2020
Music Nicki Minaj & Tracy Chapman Given Court Deadline In Copyright Case The judge gives them an ultimatum. By hnhh June 21, 2019
Music 2 Chainz & Ariana Grande Perform "Rule The World" Live For The First Time 2 Chainz tweeted that the show was "lit." By Erika Marie March 23, 2019
Music Jeezy Returns To Def Jam In A Huge New Executive Role Jeezy signs a new deal with Def Jam, also becoming a high-ranking executive at the label. By Alex Zidel November 12, 2020
Pop Culture "Verzuz" Announces In-Person Battle Hiatus The Verzuz battle team decides to take a break from in-person battles amid increased Covid-19 numbers. By Veracia Ankrah January 08, 2021
Music Westside Gunn Updates Fans After Being Rushed To Hospital Westside Gunn says he "should've been benched" himself after being rushed to the hospital last night. By Alex Zidel December 22, 2021
Music Offset's Rolling Loud Performance Impresses Snoop Dogg & Monica Offset's cameo during Future's set is a highlight of Rolling Loud New York. By Aron A. September 26, 2022
Music Lupe Fiasco Announces "The Cool" 15th Anniversary Tour Lupe Fiasco is embarking on a five-stop tour in honor of the 15th anniversary of his album, "The Cool." By Cole Blake July 27, 2022
Numbers The Weeknd’s “Blinding Lights” Becomes Fastest Song To Hit 2.5 Billion Spotify Streams The catchy hit continues to chart, nearly two years after its initial release. By Hayley Hynes September 06, 2021
Music The Weeknd Demands "Transparency" From Grammys Following Snub The singer responds to not receiving any nominations as reports state he was snubbed after negotiations to perform at the Grammys became heated. By Erika Marie November 24, 2020