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Music Saucy Santana Breaks The Internet With Twerk Session In A Dress Social media has mixed opinions. By Tallie Spencer December 12, 2023
Music Ksoo Attends YFN Lucci Concert From Prison With The Help Of Lil Duval Earlier this month, Ksoo was found guilty of first-degree murder in the 2020 death of fellow Jacksonville rapper Lil Buck. By Caroline Fisher August 25, 2025
Music The Best "Halloween Theme Song" Samples In Hip Hop The "Halloween" theme song has been sampled in multiple rap songs across the years. We're looking at a few that stood out most. By Paul Barnes October 06, 2023
Music Ashanti Reacts To SZA Paying Homage To One Of Her Iconic Looks At The BET Awards SZA stunned in a yellow leopard print Versace dress at the BET Awards this year, which Ashanti rocked back in 2002. By Caroline Fisher June 12, 2025
Music Kanye West’s Decrepit Church Under Investigation For Alleged Arson Kanye West bought the plot of land for $1.5 million where the Cornerstone Christian Church used to be back in January 2023. By Zachary Horvath May 10, 2025
Music Kendrick Lamar & SZA's "Luther" Cracks Top 5 Of Billboard's Top Summer Songs Of 2025 Kendrick Lamar and SZA's "luther" has been dominant all year long, breaking Billboard records in the process. By Zachary Horvath September 03, 2025
Music Fat Joe's Mother Passes Away At 77 Our condolences go out to Fat Joe and his loved ones as these last couple of months have been incredibly rough for the NY rapper. By Zachary Horvath May 03, 2025
Music Lil Baby Explains Why He Has No Tattoos: “I Had To Keep My Appearance Straight” Lil Baby opens up about his decision to stay ink-free in a new interview. By Kevin Goddard February 27, 2020
Original Content Queen Latifah Songs: Rap Icon's Best Hits All Hail the Queen! By Demi Phillips May 30, 2023
Original Content Akon Net Worth 2024: Updated Wealth Of The Star Discover Akon's net worth in 2024 and learn about his music career, business ventures, and philanthropic efforts shaping his wealth. By Jake Skudder January 02, 2024
Music Lil Durk’s Murder-For-Hire Trial Faces Another Delay Lil Durk is currently awaiting his trial behind bars at the Metropolitan Detention Center (MDC) in Los Angeles. By Caroline Fisher February 24, 2026
Music Erica Campbell Net Worth 2023: What Is The Mary Mary Singer Worth? Trace Erica Campbell's journey from gospel music icon to media personality, amassing a substantial net worth. By Rain Adams December 26, 2023