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Music DJ Akademiks Gets Deeply Honest About Why Most Rappers Are Struggling On The Charts DJ Akademiks believes there are a handful of key factors playing into the lack of variety hip-hop is seeing on the charts. By Zachary Horvath April 22, 2025
Music Kanye West Reveals Ridiculous Criteria For Open Casting Call The casting call comes as Kanye West continues to work on his upcoming studio album, "Bully," which is dropping in June. By Cole Blake March 16, 2025
Music Lil Baby Returns To The Studio While Lil D Claims He Watches His Videos It's wild that the rumor mill somehow made these two names cross over, but we'd expect nothing less bizarre from the Internet. By Gabriel Bras Nevares December 24, 2023
Pop Culture Mariah The Scientist Calls Out The Neighborhood Talk For Posting Bad Videos Of Her The R&B singer says the page is purposely choosing poor videos in an attempt to ridicule her. By Isaac Fontes December 24, 2022
Music Rah Ali Thinks Remy Ma is "Furious" Over Megan Thee Stallion Out-Succeeding Her The "scallywag" drama continues. By Erika Marie October 19, 2019
Music Drake's Houston Strip Club Visit Marks His First Day As A City Resident The 6ix God recently bought a home in the Texas city, and it looks like he's celebrating his second home with a night out on the town. By Gabriel Bras Nevares December 03, 2023
Pop Culture Jack Black Net Worth 2023: What Is The Actor-Singer Worth? Venture into Jack Black's eclectic career in acting and music, marked by his unique comedic style and talents. By Rain Adams December 27, 2023
Music Drake Goes Diamond-Eligible With "Views" Despite Spotify & UMG Conspiracies Drake's 2016 album "Views" is one of his most commercially successful and now, it is eligible for one of the highest sales honors imaginable. By Alexander Cole February 18, 2025
Music Fetty Wap's Sister Pleads For His Prison Release So He Can Be With His Family Fetty Wap received a six-year prison sentence in 2023 for conspiracy to distribute 500 grams or more of cocaine. By Gabriel Bras Nevares April 05, 2025
Music Playboi Carti Allegedly Tried To Have "VladTV" Rubi Rose Interview Removed Vlad claims that Carti's team sent a cease and desist letter after he interviewed the rapper's ex-girlfriend, rapper Rubi Rose. By Erika Marie January 27, 2021
Music How Many Kids Does Offset Have? Let's meet the jewels of Offset's blended family. By Angelique Garr April 19, 2024
Music Chris Brown God Blesses Fan Over Skipping The Singer's Upcoming World Tour Chris Brown upcoming tour celebrates the legend's 20 year career filled with classics such as "Yo" and "Poppin'." By Bryson "Boom" Paul April 06, 2025