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Music Kendrick Lamar Joins Elite Company By Reaching 50 Billion Total Streams On Spotify Only a select few hip-hop artists have ever reached as many total streams as Kendrick Lamar now has on Spotify. By Cole Blake August 20, 2025
Music 50 Cent Receives Frustrating Update In His G-Unit Books Lawsuit Against Ex 50 Cent is still battling his longtime, former partner Shaniqua Tompkins in court over life rights tied to a G-Unit Books agreement. By Zachary Horvath March 06, 2026
Music Ray J Puts Jay-Z & Beyonce On Blast For Allegedly Ignoring Brandy On Tour Recently, Ray J shared a message for Jay-Z and Beyonce, even though he knew his sister Brandy wouldn't approve. By Caroline Fisher December 03, 2025
Original Content LUCKI Net Worth 2024: Updated Wealth Of The Rapper Explore the rise of rapper LUCKI and how his unique style led to a strong net worth in 2024. Discover his journey, influence, and potential. By Jake Skudder January 31, 2024
Music Travis Scott Reveals He Made An Entire Album While On Tour Travis Scott wrapped up his historically successful "Circus Maximus Tour" with a show in Mumbai, India, on November 19. By Cole Blake November 25, 2025
Music De La Soul Reveals What Ignited Their Beef With 2Pac During a recent interview, De La Soul's Posdnuos discussed the group's feud with 2Pac, revealing that it all started with a music video. By Caroline Fisher November 26, 2025
Music Young Bleed Dead At 51 Sad news has hit the hip-hop world today as it was revealed that the No Limit affiliate Young Bleed passed away at the age of 51. By Alexander Cole November 04, 2025
Music Fivio Foreign Officially Drops 21 Savage & Atlanta Diss Track, "Rap Trap" While this doesn't officially name-drop 21 Savage, it's hard to ignore the context of Fivio Foreign's new song. By Gabriel Bras Nevares January 30, 2026
Music Will Smith Accused Of Featuring A.I. Fans In Viral Tour Video Will Smith is currently on tour in support of his recent album, "Based on a True Story," which marked his first release in 20 years. By Cole Blake August 25, 2025
TV Justina Valentine Net Worth 2024: How Much Is The "Wild 'N' Out" Rapper Worth? Explore Justina Valentine's vibrant journey in music and television, her dynamic presence in the entertainment industry, and her diverse talents. By Rain Adams January 29, 2024
Music Meek Mill Fires Back With New Freestyle As Fans Say "He Still Got It" Meek Mill is letting the music speak for itself. By Tallie Spencer April 02, 2026
Music 50 Cent Gets Heartfelt Apology From Jeweler He's Suing For Trademark Infringement 50 Cent has since dismissed his lawsuit against the New York City jeweler, in which he accused him of copying his designs. By Cole Blake May 15, 2025