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Nick Cannon Responds To Jimmy Kimmel’s Oscars Joke About His Kids
Nick Cannon has given his thoughts in response to Jimmy Kimmel's dig at him and his reproductive streak during the late night host's Oscars monologue. → Read More
Jim Jones Wants Dipset Vs. The LOX Verzuz Rematch
Jim Jones wants to cash in on a rematch after Dipset was dismantled by Jadakiss and The LOX in a 2021 memorable Verzuz battle for New York. → Read More
Curren$y & Jermaine Dupri Debut New Song “Never Enough”
Curren$y and Jermaine Dupri have a joint project in the works and they tested the waters with a collaboration with JD even rapping again titled "Never Enough." → Read More
Charleston White's NYC Comedy Show Canceled After Racist Rant
Charleston White and DJ Akademiks' comedy show slated to hit the Big Apple next month has been canceled following White's racist rant targeting Asians. → Read More
Cardi B Clears Up Claim She Wants To Star In ‘B.A.P.S.’ Remake
Cardi B has addressed the rumor she wants to star in a 'B.A.P.S.' remake after the 1997 film's director insinuated that the Grammy-winner was interested. → Read More
50 Cent Developing 'Vice City' Series Unrelated To ‘GTA’ Video Game
50 Cent is showing no signs of letting up as his film and TV empire continues to grow at a vociferous pace, with the announcement of a new series, 'Vice City.' → Read More
Beanie Sigel On His Elementary School Rap Group With Black Thought
Beanie Sigel fell in love with Hip Hop as a child growing up in Philly, and prior to the finding fame, he was actually in a rap group with Black Thought. → Read More
Tyrese Opens Up About How Psych Meds Impacted His Mental Health
Tyrese has opened up about how psych meds he was prescribed impacted his mental health and decision-making which unfortunately played out publicly. → Read More
SZA Lusts Over Cardi B As She Models McDonald's Merch
SZA has a crush and Cardi B and she isn't afraid to show it. The TDE singer showed love to Bardi once again on an Instagram post earlier this week. → Read More
Fat Joe Calls Out Ja Morant's Father Amid Gun Controversy
Ja Morant has put the Grizzlies' star's father, Tee Morant, on blast for his lack of parenting when it comes to the point guard's recent string of antics. → Read More
Key Glock Recalls Being Ghosted By Artist After $1M Feature Offer
Key Glock never asks for features these days. The Memphis rapper revealed a sour experience of being ghosted when asking for a verse earlier in his career. → Read More
Lil Yachty Explains Why He’d ‘Love’ To Make An Album With Tyler, The Creator
Lil Yachty has long respected Tyler, The Creator's artistry and the two have collaborated in the past, but Lil Boat wants to make a full project with the Grammy-winner. → Read More
Melle Mel Praises Pusha T’s ‘White Lines’ Remix
Melle Mel has made plenty of headlines for his polarizing opinions on rappers that have come after him, but he changed his tune when it came to Pusha T. → Read More
Rotimi & Fiancée Welcome Second Child Together
Rotimi and fiancée Vanessa Mdee have welcomed their second child together with the birth of Imani Enioluwa Akinosho earlier this month. → Read More
Logic Divides Fans With Singing Cover Of Ice Cube’s ‘It Was A Good Day’
Logic has long admired Ice Cube and he put a twist on his fandom of the West Coast legend with an alternative cover of Cube's 1992 anthem "It Was A Good Day." → Read More
Fat Joe Celebrates New York Knicks’ 9-Game Win Streak
Fat Joe is ecstatic about the recent success of his basketball team the New York Knicks, after the franchise has strung together a nine-game winning streak. → Read More
Tyga & Avril Lavigne Confirm Dating Rumors With French Kiss
Tyga and Avril Lavigne have confirmed their rumored romance at Paris Fashion Week where they've been spotted sharing a kiss in public. → Read More
Boosie Badazz Slams Skip Bayless For Ja Morant 'Crip' Comments
Boosie Badazz has blasted Skip Bayless for insinuating that Ja Morant might be associated with the Crips following his suspension from the Memphis Grizzlies. → Read More
Donald Glover Alludes To Chevy Chase Calling Him The N-Word
Donald Glover has referenced actor Chevy Chase once calling him the n-word during their time starring in 'Community' in the early 2010s. → Read More
Bun B Offers $1K For Misplaced Custom UGK Poncho
Bun B is offering a four-figure reward for the safe return of his custom UGK poncho that went missing following his rodeo performance in Houston at the weekend. → Read More