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Aaliyah's uncle says his sister, the singer's mother, was aware of Aaliyah's relationship with R. Kelly. The revelation came during a recent interview.
Lil Nas X says it's not his responsibility to be a role model to other people's children. Lil Nas X also said he ignores rapper Boosie's comments about his image.
Ashanti says her reunion with her ex Nelly at the Ja Rule and Fat Joe Verzus battle was unexpected. But Ashanti insists there's no reconciliation possible between the two.
Longtime music promotions executive Jerry Blair died of complications related to COVID-19. Blair helped artists like Ricky Martin and Mariah Carey get their big breaks.
Ja Rule and Fat Joe are both successful rappers in their own right but Rule has more Billboard hits than Joe. Joe is credited for discovering some of today's biggest talent in hip hop.
Audio of R. Kelly allegedly abusing his accusers was played during his Brooklyn criminal trial. In the audio, Kelly is overheard threatening and beating victims.
The Pussycat Dolls have had several popular faces make a guest appearance. Christina Applegate is an orgainal member, Kim Kardashian West made an appearance and Christina Aguilera was inspired to change up her style after a stint as a doll.
A former background dancer and singer of R. Kelly's claims she caught R. Kelly having sex with Aaliyah when Aaliyah was underage. The witness also says she too began a sexual relationship with Kelly when she was 14.
R. Kelly's legal team has finally admitted that he and Aaliyah were married. Kelly's former road manager alleges the two married because Aaliyah became pregnant.
Michael K. Williams says Tupac Shakur saw a photo of him and put him in his first movie. Williams says Tupac is one of his biggest inspirations as an artist.
Nicole Scherzinger is fighting back against a lawsuit from the Pussycat Dolls founder saying her name was used without her knowledge and the founder is trying to financially benefit from her.
R. Kelly and Aaliyah's wedding details are being revealed in court. The minister who officiated the wedding says he didn't know the singers and was unaware of Aaliyah's age.