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On this day in Hip Hop history, De La Soul made a bold artistic leap by releasing their second studio album, De La Soul Is Dead. Arriving as a follow-up to their wildly successful debut, this project marked a significant shift in the group’s identity, sound, and message. Widely regarded as a turning point in their […]
ICEMAN cometh but Drake is still winning with his old work. The Boy has added another historic achievement to his career, officially surpassing Michael Jackson in a major Billboard 200 category after his 2016 album Views reached 520 total weeks on the chart. Drake becomes the artist with the most albums with over 10 years each on the Billboard 200, […]
On May 12, 1998, the Hip Hop landscape shifted in a way that could not be ignored. The arrival of It’s Dark and Hell Is Hot, the debut from DMX, did more than introduce a new voice. It redefined the culture’s energy at a time when it was still searching for direction. Released through Ruff Ryders Entertainment and Def Jam […]
May 11, 2026 Shawn Grant In a landmark moment for comedy history, Kevin Hart and Katt Williams ended their long-standing public feud during the live broadcast of The Roast of Kevin Hart. The surprise appearance by Williams at the Netflix Is A Joke Fest finale turned from a standard roasting session into a genuine public reconciliation. […]
Cardi B and Diggs were rumored to have started dating in late 2024, just months months after she filed for divorce from Offset. In September 2025, Cardi revealed they were expecting their first child together. They welcomed boy on November 4 – but just two days later a paternity test revealed that Diggs had also […]
Rising star Tyla took to TikTok on Thursday, May 7, 2026, to share a funny moment from the Met Gala involving Rihanna. The Water singer described approaching the icon only to have the interaction cut short by family duties. https://twitter.com/i/status/2052021496541835662 “I met her, but I think she was occupied,” Tyla told fans. “I went up to her […]
R&B superstar Chris Brown has officially revealed the powerhouse guest lineup for his twelfth studio album, BROWN, set to release this Friday, May 8, 2026. In a cinematic, black-and-white teaser shared on Tuesday, Brown framed the project as “A Night of Soul,” featuring a diverse range of collaborators, including Bryson Tiller, Lucky Daye, and Leon […]
May 5, 2026 Shawn Grant On fashion’s biggest night, tennis icon and Met Gala co-chair Venus Williams became the living embodiment of a new mission: closing the gender gap in sports science. Alongside the Gatorade Sports Science Institute (GSSI), Williams helped unveil Body of Science, a multi-year global research commitment addressing the jarring statistic that only […]
May 4, 2026 Shawn Grant Lionsgate’s Michael Jackson biopic, Michael, has officially become a global box-office juggernaut, crossing the $400 million mark in its second weekend. Directed by Antoine Fuqua, the film has now unseated the Oscar-nominated Elvis to become the second-highest-grossing musical biopic of all time in North America. By the end of Sunday, May 3, 2026, […]
A newly released list from Consequence has ignited widespread debate after placing Kendrick Lamar ahead of Celine Dion on its “100 Greatest Vocalists of All Time” ranking. Published in April 2026, the list positioned Lamar at number 20, while Dion landed at number 49. The decision quickly drew backlash from fans and critics, many of whom questioned the criteria used to […]
