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An old Beyoncé interview is making after she once said, “I don’t listen to country music. I never have.” Years later, Cowboy Carter took home Best Country Album at the Grammys. Is this artistic evolution, or does the old clip change how you look at the win? 👀

An old Beyoncé interview is making after she once said, “I don’t listen to country music. I never have.” Years later, Cowboy Carter took home Best Country Album at the Grammys. Is this artistic evolution, or does the old clip change how you look at the win? 👀

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Thousands of fans are still waiting outside Yankee Stadium after the Jay-Z concert reportedly began nearly 90 minutes ago. Witnesses say every entrance has been closed for more than 30 minutes, with some people calling for medics as crowds continue to build. If you were there, what did you see? Should concerts ever continue while this many fans are still locked outside?

Thousands of fans are still waiting outside Yankee Stadium after the Jay-Z concert reportedly began nearly 90 minutes ago. Witnesses say every entrance has been closed for more than 30 minutes, with some people calling for medics as crowds continue to build. If you were there, what did you see? Should concerts ever continue while this many fans are still locked outside?

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Soulja Boy said class was in session but attendance told a different story. A video making the rounds shows Big Draco walking into what was supposed to be Rapper University, only to find an empty room before walking right back out. The first rapper with no rappers in his university? 👀

Soulja Boy said class was in session but attendance told a different story. A video making the rounds shows Big Draco walking into what was supposed to be Rapper University, only to find an empty room before walking right back out. The first rapper with no rappers in his university? 👀

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Serena Williams shared a positive update on her knee recovery, but many fans couldn't help but focus on her noticeably slimmer and lighter appearance, with some expressing concern about her weight loss and more. Do you think it's fair for fans to speculate about a celebrity's health based on appearance alone?

Serena Williams shared a positive update on her knee recovery, but many fans couldn't help but focus on her noticeably slimmer and lighter appearance, with some expressing concern about her weight loss and more. Do you think it's fair for fans to speculate about a celebrity's health based on appearance alone?

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Cardi B’s face said it all💀

Cardi B’s face said it all💀

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Usher has serenaded countless fans over the years, but this time? The script flipped. 😭 After inviting a fan onstage during the “R&B Tour,” she wasn’t feeling it, leading Usher to laugh, “I don’t think she wanna be onstage.” Did she make the right call, or is this an all time concert fumble?
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Usher has serenaded countless fans over the years, but this time? The script flipped. 😭 After inviting a fan onstage during the “R&B Tour,” she wasn’t feeling it, leading Usher to laugh, “I don’t think she wanna be onstage.” Did she make the right call, or is this an all time concert fumble?

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Rare footage from a scrapped early 2000s reality series shows a young Beyoncé taking a call with Michael Jackson about a potential collaboration while seated on producer F. Marc Schaffel’s lap. What’s your read on the footage? Harmless industry moment or questionable optics? 👀
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Rare footage from a scrapped early 2000s reality series shows a young Beyoncé taking a call with Michael Jackson about a potential collaboration while seated on producer F. Marc Schaffel’s lap. What’s your read on the footage? Harmless industry moment or questionable optics? 👀

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710,436 views • 27 days ago

.@Dojacat sparked debate after skipping .@NickiMinaj “Super Bass” during a livestream. Some fans think the move was intentional, while others say she simply switched to a video and there’s nothing deeper to it. Shade or are fans reading WAY too much into this one?
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.@Dojacat sparked debate after skipping .@NickiMinaj “Super Bass” during a livestream. Some fans think the move was intentional, while others say she simply switched to a video and there’s nothing deeper to it. Shade or are fans reading WAY too much into this one?

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438,827 views • 17 days ago

.Joe Budden put a ring on it! 💍❤️ After seven years together, Joe proposed to longtime girlfriend Shadée Monique during an intimate birthday dinner. Congrats to them both!
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.Joe Budden put a ring on it! 💍❤️ After seven years together, Joe proposed to longtime girlfriend Shadée Monique during an intimate birthday dinner. Congrats to them both!

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Chris Brown and Usher are turning up the heat during back to back shows. From hair pulling to playful smacks, the R&B heavyweights had social media debating whether the tour is getting a little too freaky. Are they doing too much or just putting on a show? 👀
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Chris Brown and Usher are turning up the heat during back to back shows. From hair pulling to playful smacks, the R&B heavyweights had social media debating whether the tour is getting a little too freaky. Are they doing too much or just putting on a show? 👀

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159,777 views • 1 month ago

.@FatJoe is addressing the backlash over his use of the N-word, pointing to his upbringing in hip-hop and his connection to the culture. Do you agree with his perspective? 👀
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.@FatJoe is addressing the backlash over his use of the N-word, pointing to his upbringing in hip-hop and his connection to the culture. Do you agree with his perspective? 👀

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30,355 views • 8 days ago

A resurfaced interview captures the real tension surrounding Ruthless Records, Death Row, contracts and royalties, with fans saying it shows a side of Eazy that the 2015 biopic didn’t fully capture. Did the biopic get Eazy-E wrong?
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A resurfaced interview captures the real tension surrounding Ruthless Records, Death Row, contracts and royalties, with fans saying it shows a side of Eazy that the 2015 biopic didn’t fully capture. Did the biopic get Eazy-E wrong?

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37,334 views • 14 days ago

DJ Clue says he can still make hits but recreating that legendary Desert Storm sound? Today’s lyrics just aren’t there. 👀🔥 Which artists today are making music with the bars and the records to stand next to DJ Clue’s era?
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DJ Clue says he can still make hits but recreating that legendary Desert Storm sound? Today’s lyrics just aren’t there. 👀🔥 Which artists today are making music with the bars and the records to stand next to DJ Clue’s era?

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111,661 views • 1 month ago

Malice really risked it all for a glizzy at The Wiener's Circle. 😭🌭 The internet is having a field day with this one. Would you let this slide or is this an all time foul? 👀
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Malice really risked it all for a glizzy at The Wiener's Circle. 😭🌭 The internet is having a field day with this one. Would you let this slide or is this an all time foul? 👀

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41,911 views • 1 month ago

Leaked footage of Big Tigger and his wife, Alicia Brown, has the internet in full detective mode. The clip shows a tense struggle over a phone, with social media quickly connecting it to rumors involving his co-host, Francesca Amiker. So far, those claims remain unverified, and the full context behind the video hasn’t been confirmed. 👀 Do you think it’s fair for the internet to jump to conclusions before all the facts come out?
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Leaked footage of Big Tigger and his wife, Alicia Brown, has the internet in full detective mode. The clip shows a tense struggle over a phone, with social media quickly connecting it to rumors involving his co-host, Francesca Amiker. So far, those claims remain unverified, and the full context behind the video hasn’t been confirmed. 👀 Do you think it’s fair for the internet to jump to conclusions before all the facts come out?

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37,355 views • 2 months ago

Cardi B’s DJ got the worst POV😭🙏
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Cardi B’s DJ got the worst POV😭🙏

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75,131 views • 6 months ago

The Game says there’s no beef with Kendrick Lamar but after putting him on early and he says he still can’t get him on the phone. He also says he’s had trouble reaching Nipsey Hussle’s brother Blacc Sam. “I ain’t gonna call that n**** every day.” Y’all think Game has a point?
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The Game says there’s no beef with Kendrick Lamar but after putting him on early and he says he still can’t get him on the phone. He also says he’s had trouble reaching Nipsey Hussle’s brother Blacc Sam. “I ain’t gonna call that n**** every day.” Y’all think Game has a point?

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11,696 views • 21 days ago

Pharoah gives Ice Cube his flowers on Drink Champs for building a legacy bigger than music. 🎬 Is @IceCube one of the most important cultural figures in hip-hop history?
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Pharoah gives Ice Cube his flowers on Drink Champs for building a legacy bigger than music. 🎬 Is @IceCube one of the most important cultural figures in hip-hop history?

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41,834 views • 4 months ago

Blue Ivy bringing out Jay-z for “Feelin’ It” wasn’t just a concert moment. It felt like a generational passing of the torch. 🐐 Is this one of Hov’s greatest live moments?
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Blue Ivy bringing out Jay-z for “Feelin’ It” wasn’t just a concert moment. It felt like a generational passing of the torch. 🐐 Is this one of Hov’s greatest live moments?

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23,472 views • 2 months ago

Usher Raymond IV had the internet doing a double take after pulling his pants up during a choreographed moment at his Maryland show, putting his bare backside on display. Some fans are calling it peak entertainment. Others think the performance crossed the line. Was this just performance art or did Usher take it too far?
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Usher Raymond IV had the internet doing a double take after pulling his pants up during a choreographed moment at his Maryland show, putting his bare backside on display. Some fans are calling it peak entertainment. Others think the performance crossed the line. Was this just performance art or did Usher take it too far?

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17,906 views • 1 month ago

Cardi B took “AH HA” straight to Washington Heights, hitting the rooftop with high fashion, hometown energy and plenty of confidence. The Bronx superstar is making sure New York is front and center as her latest single keeps the conversation going. Is “AH HA” one of Cardi’s hardest records yet?
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Cardi B took “AH HA” straight to Washington Heights, hitting the rooftop with high fashion, hometown energy and plenty of confidence. The Bronx superstar is making sure New York is front and center as her latest single keeps the conversation going. Is “AH HA” one of Cardi’s hardest records yet?

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11,311 views • 1 month ago

Cardi B used her July 4th appearance on CNN to argue that Black Americans fought for freedoms that benefited everyone not just themselves and said that history deserves more recognition, not less. She also criticized efforts to remove parts of Black history from classrooms. What’s your take on Cardi’s message?
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Cardi B used her July 4th appearance on CNN to argue that Black Americans fought for freedoms that benefited everyone not just themselves and said that history deserves more recognition, not less. She also criticized efforts to remove parts of Black history from classrooms. What’s your take on Cardi’s message?

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18,981 views • 2 months ago

Cardi B brought out Megan Thee Stallion for her Houston show 🔥
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Cardi B brought out Megan Thee Stallion for her Houston show 🔥

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41,358 views • 6 months ago

Drake gave ten women $50,000 each at a dinner last night. Half a million dollars. At a dinner. Third year running in Toronto, castle venue, all black fit, full speech. Guests ate, got handed bags, and some of them walked out to cars with bows on the hood. He's been doing this since the God's Plan video when he gave away damn near a million in Miami. Difference is that one had a budget and a camera crew. This one is just August. Some of y'all been to four weddings this year and left with a slice of cake and a parking ticket. Ten women. Fifty bands apiece. Tuesday. $50K lands in your account tonight. First thing you're doing with it? Be specific.
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Drake gave ten women $50,000 each at a dinner last night. Half a million dollars. At a dinner. Third year running in Toronto, castle venue, all black fit, full speech. Guests ate, got handed bags, and some of them walked out to cars with bows on the hood. He's been doing this since the God's Plan video when he gave away damn near a million in Miami. Difference is that one had a budget and a camera crew. This one is just August. Some of y'all been to four weddings this year and left with a slice of cake and a parking ticket. Ten women. Fifty bands apiece. Tuesday. $50K lands in your account tonight. First thing you're doing with it? Be specific.

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11,321 views • 1 month ago

Rick Ross is back making headlines. After taking shots at 50 Cent, Rozay teased a release involving Tupac and Eminem before bringing up Power creator Courtney Kemp. What’s got you more hyped: new music from Ross or seeing him and 50 finally settle the score?
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Rick Ross is back making headlines. After taking shots at 50 Cent, Rozay teased a release involving Tupac and Eminem before bringing up Power creator Courtney Kemp. What’s got you more hyped: new music from Ross or seeing him and 50 finally settle the score?

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