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How Drake Went From Teen Actor To Rap God Who Rakes In $40 Million Per Year

How Drake Went From Teen Actor To Rap God Who Rakes In $40 Million Per Year

Sep 3, 2016

Let's take a look into the humble beginnings of one of music's biggest stars, Drake.

Which Famous Singer Allegedly Rejected An Offer To Perform At The Super Bowl?

Which Famous Singer Allegedly Rejected An Offer To Perform At The Super Bowl?

Aug 19, 2016

A world famous singer claims she rejected an offer from the NFL to perform at the Super Bowl… The NFL is telling an entirely different story, though.

Pitbull's Former Manager Files $1 Million Lawsuit Against Him

Pitbull's Former Manager Files $1 Million Lawsuit Against Him

Aug 17, 2016

Read why Pitbull's former manager has launched a hefty lawsuit against the rapper.

The Very Silly Way "Mony Mony" Got Its Name And Became A Megahit

The Very Silly Way "Mony Mony" Got Its Name And Became A Megahit

Aug 16, 2016

You've probably sung along to "Mony Mony" on the radio or at a sporting event, but nobody could have predicted the way the song would get its name – even the people who wrote it.

DJ Khaled's 'Major Key' Dethrones Drake's 'Views' To Become The No. 1 Album In The Country

DJ Khaled's 'Major Key' Dethrones Drake's 'Views' To Become The No. 1 Album In The Country

Aug 12, 2016

DJ Khaled's 'Major Key' dethrones Drake for the top album in the country and helps Khaled reach a major accomplishment in the process.

New Paternity Questions Rock Prince's Estate Case

New Paternity Questions Rock Prince's Estate Case

Aug 11, 2016

Are Prince's siblings his true blood relatives? A judge has ordered genetic testing to find out.

Suge Knight Allegedly Tried To Have Eminem Killed On Numerous Occasions!

Suge Knight Allegedly Tried To Have Eminem Killed On Numerous Occasions!

Aug 10, 2016

Read the details behind Suge Knight and his thwarted plans to kill Eminem in the past.

Court Denied 29 People From Inheriting Prince's Estate

Court Denied 29 People From Inheriting Prince's Estate

Aug 5, 2016

Minnesota court denied 29 people with a variety of outrageous claims from inheriting Prince's estate.

Kanye West Is Annoyed That Apple Hasn't Bought Tidal Yet

Kanye West Is Annoyed That Apple Hasn't Bought Tidal Yet

Aug 2, 2016

Kanye West went on an interesting Twitter rant this past Saturday regarding the beef between Apple and Tidal.

Nelly Received Not One, But Two Diamond Certifications This Week!

Nelly Received Not One, But Two Diamond Certifications This Week!

Aug 1, 2016

Nelly made some history this past week, with his debut album joining an elite group of hip hop albums to be certified diamond.

Families of Jenni Rivera's Entourage Receive $70 Million for Wrongful Death Lawsuit

Families of Jenni Rivera's Entourage Receive $70 Million for Wrongful Death Lawsuit

Aug 1, 2016

A wrongful death lawsuit is settled after four years as families and fans continue to honor the lasting legacy of Latin musician Jenni Rivera.

Ciara Claims Future's Negative Comments Cost Her A $500,000 Cosmetics Deal

Ciara Claims Future's Negative Comments Cost Her A $500,000 Cosmetics Deal

Jul 28, 2016

Ciara makes a shocking claim regarding the effects of Future's negative comments towards her on her wallet.

Taylor Swift May Sue Kanye West And Kim Kardashian For Recording Their Phone Call

Taylor Swift May Sue Kanye West And Kim Kardashian For Recording Their Phone Call

Jul 20, 2016

The saga between Kanye and Taylor Swift continues…

YouTube Has Paid $2 Billion To Content Rights Holders, Via Content ID

YouTube Has Paid $2 Billion To Content Rights Holders, Via Content ID

Jul 19, 2016

Some progress is being made, as it pertains to YouTube its ability to pay its content rights holders.

Memphis Bleek Reportedly Files For Bankruptcy

Memphis Bleek Reportedly Files For Bankruptcy

Jul 14, 2016

Memphis Bleek – who's legal name is 'Malik Cox' – reportedly has just filed for bankruptcy.