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21 Savage R. Kelly Sample Sparks Hip-Hop Debate

In case you missed the latest in hip-hop drops, rapper 21 Savage recently released his fourth studio album, “What Happened to ...

Afrobeats Superstar Tiwa Savage on Her New R&B Album ‘This One Is Personal,’ and the Impact of Being Featured on Beyonce’s ‘Lion King’

Nigerian singer Tiwa Savage talked about her new foray into R&B, 'This One Is Personal,' Afrobeats and the impact of ...

21 Savage Pleads With Young Thug & Gunna to End Feud: ‘F—k the Streets’

21 took to X to set the record straight on some drama between central hip-hop figures, and he kicked off the Twitter storm ...

Taylor Swift's Scandalous 'Wood' Lyric Was One of the Most-Viewed of 2025, According to Genius

Taylor Swift brought 4.5 million page views to Genius thanks to the scandalous lyrics of her song "Wood" from 'The Life of a ...

This rock star is married to another rock star and a rock legend performed the ceremony

Carla Harvey talks new band The Violent Hour, marriage to Anthrax drummer Charlie Benante, and Kiss' Gene Simmons officiating her wedding.

Who Is Young Thug's Fiancée? All About Mariah the Scientist (and Their Surprise Concert Engagement!)

Mariah supported Young Thug after he was arrested in May 2022 on charges of conspiracy to violate the racketeer influenced and corrupt organizations act (RICO) and criminal street gang activity. When ...