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Beef Arsenio Hall Criticizes Kanye West's Use Of The Word "Slave" Arsenio Hall responds to Kanye West's comments about the cancellation of his talk show, and criticizes the rapper's use of the word "slaves". By Trevor Smith December 11, 2013
Original Content Rapsody’s Growth As An Emcee, Told Through 10 Songs More than a best-of list, these songs show how Rapsody’s perspective changed across more than 15 years of music. By Erika Marie August 19, 2026
Music Lil Wayne Seeks To Disprove Airplane Assault Claims Via Pilot's Testimony Lil Wayne was sued by his former assistant Andrew Williams in 2022 for allegedly punching him on a private jet. By Gabriel Bras Nevares July 25, 2026
Music Barack Obama Letter To B.B. King Hits Auction Block For $17,500 Barack Obama wrote music icon B.B. King a letter just a month before he died sending his "warmest wishes during this trying time." By Erika Marie March 24, 2020
Music Diddy Hits The VMAs Stage With Iconic Performance As He Receives Global Icon Award Diddy can't stop, won't stop, any time soon. By Tallie Spencer September 13, 2023
Music Metro Boomin Tributes His Mother On Anniversary Of Her Death The producer's mother passed two years ago. By Elias Andrews June 03, 2024
Music Nicki Minaj’s Team Called “Pink Friday 2” Promo Budget “Extremely Low” A lawsuit has revealed behind-the-scenes concerns over how much money was available to promote Nicki Minaj’s "Pink Friday 2." By Erika Marie September 17, 2026
Gaming "Doom" Creators Set To Update Original Game With 18 New Levels "Doom" turns 25, and gets an update. By Karlton Jahmal December 11, 2018
Streetwear Nike Honors LeBron James' 2003 Signing Decision With New Collection Nike's "Shoe Bag" collection commemorates LeBron James's 2003 signing with apparel releasing alongside the LeBron 23 sneaker. By Ben Atkinson March 13, 2026
Sports Aaron Rodgers No Longer Appearing On "The Pat McAfee Show" This Season The decision appears to come from McAfee himself and not ESPN. By Ben Mock January 10, 2024
Sports Paul Pierce Has Fans Thinking Hell Has Frozen Over Thanks To Praise Of This Iconic NBA Team Say it isn't so, Paul Pierce is digging the play of the most hated Boston Celtics rival. By Tyler Reed March 25, 2024
Music Sexyy Red Honors Rich Homie Quan During Her Show Rest In Peace to an Atlanta icon. By Gabriel Bras Nevares September 07, 2024