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Music Fantasia Barrino Net Worth: What Is The Singer Worth? Explore Fantasia Barrino's inspiring story, from her rise on "American Idol" to her esteemed musical career. By Rain Adams December 26, 2023
Music J. Cole Invites Fans Into His Car To Listen To “The Fall-Off” J. Cole is currently on his "Trunk Sale" tour, driving around the U.S. selling CDs out of his Honda Civic. By Caroline Fisher February 12, 2026
Music Clipse & Pharrell To Take The Stage At The 2026 Grammys Clipse are in the running for five Grammy Awards this year, including album of the year, best rap performance, and more. By Caroline Fisher January 22, 2026
Music Chris Brown & Bryson Tiller Take Charge On Our New "R&B Season" Playlist Update This week's "R&B Season" update comes courtesy of Chris Brown, Bryson Tiller, Mariah Carey, Daniel Caesar, Jacquees, and more. By Gabriel Bras Nevares July 27, 2025
Music 6ix9ine Back Under House Arrest Until Sentencing For Assault Plea 6ix9ine was charged with various probation violations, and he will receive his sentence for all of them this November. By Gabriel Bras Nevares September 27, 2025
Politics Kendrick Lamar Accused Of Deleting Pro-Palestine Comments On IG, OVO 40 Weighs In Kendrick is under fire right now. By Alexander Cole May 02, 2024
Music Sir Jinx Demands Royalties From TI’s 2016 Dr. Dre Collab In New Lawsuit Sir Jinx alleges that he's not been adequately compensated for his 2016 collab with TI and Dr. Dre, "Dope." By Caroline Fisher September 29, 2025
Pop Culture Aire Jay Hints At Getting Pooh Shiesty Tattoo Covered Amid India Love Rumors Fans think they heard Pooh Shiesty's voice in the background of a video of India Love singing Rihanna's "Needed Me." By Cole Blake January 13, 2026
Music Diplomats' Freekey Zekey Opens Up The Harrowing Night He Was Shot Freekey Zekey finally opens up about the night he was shot. By Mitch Findlay January 02, 2020
Music Drake Laughs Off Ab Surgery Rumors & BBL Allegations Drake sat down with Bobbi Althoff for a new viral interview ahead of his upcoming ninth studio album, "Iceman." By Cole Blake September 02, 2025
Relationships Are Latto & 21 Savage Dating? Rap Diva Continues To Drop Hints About Her Mystery Man The "Wheelie" collaborators have long been linked, though we have yet to see them out and about together. By Hayley Hynes November 05, 2023
Music Jay-Z Accuses Tony Buzbee Of Stooping To A New Low In Defamation Lawsuit Amendment Jay-Z he been pursuing legal action against the attorney Tony Buzbee since Jane Doe dropped her case against him. By Cole Blake May 06, 2025