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Pop Culture Kendrick Lamar & Taylour Paige's "We Cry Together" Short Film Playing Exclusively In L.A. "We Cry Together" quickly became one of the most talked-about songs on "Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers." By Hayley Hynes June 04, 2022
Music Inspectah Deck Shares Story Behind Legendary "Triumph" Verse During an appearance on Talib Kweli's "The People's Party," Inspectah Deck breaks down the incredible origin story behind his "Triumph" verse. By Mitch Findlay November 12, 2020
Music Will.i.Am Catches Heat From OG Black Eyed Peas Member Kim Hill Over "Black Group" Complaint He said he was "hurt" they weren't considered a "Black group," but Hill said in a video, "You want that same community to validate you and you put a White girl in that place." By Erika Marie January 04, 2021
Music Mir EBK And Savv G Indicted On Firearm And Attempted Murder Charges The rappers were arrested in Queens. By Elias Andrews December 06, 2024
Music What Is Jay-Z's Best-Selling Album? Discover the iconic "Vol. 2... Hard Knock Life" album by Jay-Z, its chart-topping singles, and its lasting influence on hip-hop culture. By Axl Banks November 02, 2023
Music J. Prince Explains J. Prince Jr.’s Actions Following Takeoff’s Passing J. Prince discusses Takeoff's passing and calls social media’s coverage of J. Prince Jr. “one of the biggest lies.” By Joshua Robinson January 11, 2023
Music Peter Gunz Breaks His Silence After Amina Buddafly Claims She’s Homeless With Their Kids Recently, Amina Buddafly took to social media to reveal that she moved to Germany to stay with family after losing her home in Los Angeles. By Caroline Fisher June 25, 2025
Original Content Juicy J "Highly Intoxicated" 11 Most Ratchet Lyrics We're highlighting eleven of the most typically-Juicy J-ratchet lyrics from the new mixtape "Highly Intoxicated." By Robyn Merrett September 19, 2017
Music Cardi B's Assault Accuser Fails To Secure New Trial A jury sided with Cardi B back in September against accusations that she assaulted a security guard back in 2018. By Gabriel Bras Nevares December 06, 2025
Pop Culture 50 Cent Defends Tyler Perry After Shocking $260 Million Sexual Assault Lawsuit An actor on Tyler Perry's popular TV series, "The Oval," is accusing him of alleged sexual assault in a massive lawsuit. By Cole Blake June 18, 2025
Music Jay-Z Strengthens Bid To Open Times Square Casino With A Trip To The State Capitol Jay-Z and Roc Nation have been working on getting a gaming license to open a casino in New York City for years. By Cole Blake June 03, 2025
Music Fredo Bang Disappointed In Rubi Rose's OnlyFans, Crushes On Billie Eilish & Coi Leray Fredo Bang listed Billie Eilish, Rubi Rose, and Coi Leray among his biggest celebrity crushes. By Cole Blake January 13, 2024