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Music Reggae Icon Jimmy Cliff Dies At 81 The legendary Jimmy Cliff, who helped popularize the reggae genre across the world, died after suffering a seizure followed by pneumonia. By Cole Blake November 24, 2025
Music Drake Spends His 500th Week On The Artist 100 Chart He's been on every edition of the chart since its inception. By Lavender Alexandria January 30, 2024
News Kanye West Reveals 'My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy' Tracklist <blockquote> <p>During the hubbub leading up to Kanye West's fifth LP 'My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy,' one thing that has been mostly overlooked is the actual tracklist. Well, iTunes has posted the official list and it might surprise fans for being heavy on leaked cuts and free G.O.O.D. Friday material. The album, available in stores and online on November 22, features 11 songs and the Beyonce-featuring summer jam 'See Me Now' as a bonus track, although Ye revealed that additional extra cuts would most likely be revealed before the release date.<br /> <br /> By Rose Lilah October 25, 2010
News Joe Budden Confirms Slaughterhouse Working On Third LP This Month Joe Budden confirms a new Slaughterhouse album will be worked on this month. By Rose Lilah April 04, 2013
Sports Brittney Griner Makes First WNBA Return To Home State Of Texas The veteran center received a heartfelt welcome in her homecoming game. By Ben Mock June 08, 2023
News Lil Wayne Loads Up Tech N9ne From Behind Bars <p>After being publicly praised by Lil Wayne in a recent interview, Midwest emcee Tech N9ne has revealed that a collaboration with the incarcerated rapper is already in the works.<br /> <br /> Despite having never met Wayne, Tech opened up about his anticipation to share studio time with the Young Money leader.<br /> <br /> By Rose Lilah August 31, 2010
Music Kanye West Ordered To Pay Contractor $140K After Malibu Mansion Trial Contractor Tony Saxon accuses Kanye West of subjecting him to unsafe working conditions and not properly compensating him for his work. By Caroline Fisher March 12, 2026
Sports Joe Flacco To Work Out With Browns Following Deshaun Watson Injury Flacco is reportedly the only quarterback the team is currently evaluating. By Ben Mock November 17, 2023
Music Travis Scott Facing $100K Tax Lien: Details This tax lien comes amid numerous lawsuits. By Alexander Cole December 01, 2023
News Fans Get The Chance To Visit Roc Nation Through Shawn Carter Foundation Benefit One lucky winner will go behind the scenes at Roc Nation, work with the editor of Life + Times, and dine at the 40/40 club. By Trevor Smith April 16, 2013
Politics Van Jones Feels Bad For "Granddad" Donald Trump "That is a granddad having a very bad day.” By Aron A. April 04, 2023
News Bankroll Fresh's Uncle Calls DJ Vlad A "Culture Vulture" In Impassioned Open Letter Bankroll Fresh's uncle tears into DJ Vlad over interview with his nephew's alleged killer. By Danny Schwartz August 11, 2016