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Music Akon Says The Rich Have More Problems Than The Poor While reflecting on the passing of Michael K. Williams, Akon tells TMZ that famous and rich people have more issues than poor people. By Joshua Robinson September 08, 2021
Numbers WizKid & Tems Recieve Platinum Plaque For "Essence" WizKid and Tems have received a platinum plaque for their breakout hit "Essence." By Mitch Findlay October 05, 2021
Music Jay-Z Confesses That He Used To Forget His Lyrics When Performing In the latest teaser for the season premiere of LeBron James' "The Shop," Jay-Z reflects on past instances when he forgot his lyrics while performing. By Joshua Robinson May 26, 2021
Music Freddie Gibbs Roasts Wack 100 For Getting Beat Up By Mike Tyson Freddie Gibbs is having a good laugh about all of this. By Aron A. May 29, 2019
Music Missy Elliott Tearfully Reflects On Illness: "I Couldn't Even Hold A Pen To Write" She also shared why she considers Lil Kim and Da Brat to be her "sisters." By Erika Marie January 22, 2020
Music Kanye West Clarifies Apparent Issues With Hit-Boy Kanye West responds after Hit-Boy said he stopped using his beats because he worked with Beyoncé. By Aron A. September 16, 2020
Music 6ix9ine To Go Live On Instagram Prior To "Trollz" Drop With Nicki Minaj Tekashi 6ix9ine announced his plans to go live on Instagram right before his new collab with Nicki Minaj, "Trollz," is set to drop. By Lynn S. June 10, 2020
Music Russ Tells Ebro About Insane "CHOMP 2" Lineup & Jay Electronica Feature Russ breaks down how he secured a Jay Electronica feature on "CHOMP 2" By Taylor McCloud December 10, 2021
Music Videos Snoop Dogg Previews New Gospel Album With "Words Are Few" "Bible Of Love" is on the way. By Milca P. February 04, 2018
Music Rich The Kid's "Plug Walk" Goes Platinum Rich The Kid goes platinum with no features, earning his second plaque of the year. By Mitch Findlay May 03, 2018
Music Fans Are Still Convinced A Kanye West & Kid Cudi Album Is Dropping Tonight Does "Everybody Wins" exist? Guess we'll find out at midnight. By Trevor Smith December 31, 2017
Original Content Cardi B & Travis Scott Usher In The Era Of Hip-Hop Las Vegas Residencies The grand opening of KAOS Dayclub & Nightclub included performances from Travis Scott, Cardi B, G-Eazy, J Balvin, and more. By Alex Zidel April 08, 2019