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Kristen Welker's new role as moderator of NBC's "Meet The Press" got off to a bumpy start due to the chaotic interview she had with former President Donald Trump. The hour-long interview earned some critics as he rambled under questioning.
Sad news for lovers of 90’s R&B music as it’s being reported that Irish Grinstead from the group 702 has passed away. According to Blavity, the “Steelo” singer passed away at the young age of 43 with her sister, Lemisha Grinstead, announcing the terrible news on Instagram. Posting a black-and-white picture of Irish, Lemisha wrote […]
Jann Wenner, the co-founder of Rolling Stone, was ousted from the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame over comments deemed racist and sexist.
Along with Hip-Hop, Nas also turned 50 years old this year and the rapper teamed with Hennessy to celebrate the milestone with a party that featured a gang of high-profile guests including Kendrick Lamar, Diddy, Fat Joe and more. The festivities went down at The Grill in New York City and featured Nas being presented […]
Love is dead. Okay, not really, but Teyana Taylor did announce that she has separated from her husband Iman Shumpert. The singer took to Instagram on Sunday (Sept. 18) to let her followers know that at least for now, the former NBA player and her had parted ways after seven years of marriage, and a […]
CRT FRSH aka Certified Fresh is our way shining a light on the wide scope of Hip-Hop bi-weekly via our playlist.
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There’s a grainy clip on Youtube that captures the exact moment Timbaland played JAY-Z the culture-shifting “Dirt Off Your Shoulder” beat. While offering Hova the beats for what became Ludacris’ “The Potion,” the super-producer accidentally played the zany instrumental that prompted Jay to respond the same way everyone does when “Dirt Off Your Shoulders” drops—to […]
Ebony Magazine is honoring Hip-Hop's 50th anniversary with a new limited-edition printed issue, done in collaboration with Mass Appeal. The featured artists will be 50 Cent, Lil Kim, Rick Ross, Swizz Beats and Busta Rhymes.
It's only a matter of time before 'Billboard' somehow starts charting whatever songs we can't get out of our heads on a daily basis.
Jeezy, real name Jay Jenkins, has filed for divorce from television host Jeannie Mae, and X users are chiming in with thoughts.
Jonathan Majors was involved in breaking up a fight in West Hollywood, Calif. between two students, and jokes have commenced on X.