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Music Rihanna's Performance Of Kanye West's "All Of The Lights" Disappoints Fans Fans thought Rihanna was going to bring out Kanye West during "All Of The Lights." By Aron A. February 13, 2023
Crime Mark Wahlberg's Black Lives Matter Post Causes Past Hate Crimes To Resurface Mark Wahlberg violent history full of multiple racist hate crimes was brought up after he made a post in support of the Black Lives Matter movement. By Lynn S. June 07, 2020
Music JT Calls "BBMA" Wardrobe Moment "Embarrassing," Shares Yung Miami's Hilarious Reaction JT laughed and said if you have a serious problem, don't tell Yung Miami. By Erika Marie May 20, 2022
Hip-Hop History This Might Be The First Time Anyone Has Seen Fat Joe With Hair This could be the first picture you ever see of Fat Joe with a full head of hair. By Alex Zidel February 25, 2021
Hip-Hop History Diddy Remembers Aaliyah And Biggie In Classic 1994 Throwback Photo Diddy takes time to reflect on two late music icons, The Notorious B.I.G. and Aaliyah, with a classic #FlashbackFriday photo from 1994 they took in Montego Bay, Jamaica. By Keenan Higgins January 08, 2021
Entertainment Tiffany Haddish Called Out By PETA For Wearing Fur In Protest Of Police Brutality Tiffany Haddish announced that she'll be protesting police brutality against Black people by wearing fur. By Aron A. January 03, 2019
Original Content Neighborhood Nipsey Hussle's Authenticity Never Faltered Nipsey Hussle never tried to hide from his truth. By Mitch Findlay April 10, 2019
Original Content Happy Birthday, Nicki Minaj: 10 Crucial Mixtape Cuts A look at 2007's "Playtime is Over," 2008's "Sucka Free," and 2009's "Beam Me Up Scotty" in celebration of Nicki Minaj's birthday today. By Danny Schwartz December 08, 2017
Original Content 6 One-Hit Wonders From 2006 2006: a banner year for hip hop. By Danny Schwartz June 25, 2017
News Chris Brown Fires Back at Raz B Via Twitter <p>Days after Chris Brown announced the completion of his court-appointed domestic violence classes, the R&B singer is involved in a heated exchange with former B2K member Raz B via Twitter.<br /> <br /> Early Wednesday afternoon (Dec. 29), Raz B posted a series of tweets on the social networking site announcing his attraction towards CB's former flame, Rihanna. From YouTube videos of songs like Jamie Foxx's 'Infatuation' to promising to hold her "like a pillow," the controversial entertainer held nothing back when sharing his feelings for the 'Loud' songstress.<br /> <br /> By Rose Lilah December 30, 2010
Original Content 10 Times Rappers Were Banned From Countries We take a look at 10 instances when countries prohibited hip-hop artists from touching down on their soil. By Chris Tart September 03, 2015
Music J. Cole Claims He's The Best Rapper Of The Century J. Cole has flashed some braggadocio throughout his career, but he really takes it there on "The Fall-Off." By Zachary Horvath February 06, 2026