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Jay-Z Paid Mary J. Blige $10,000 in Cash in a Brown Paper Bag For Their Song ‘Can’t Knock the Hustle’

Mary J. Blige and Jay-Z have been music icons for decades. In the 1990s, they teamed up for the song 'Can't Knock the Hustle.' The song was an unforgettable experience for both Jay and Blige.

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The Meaning Behind Kanye West’s Name

Kanye West has a made a name for himself over the years as a rapper and entrepreneur. What does his name actually mean?

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Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg Paid Homage to Tupac Shakur During the Super Bowl Halftime Show

Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg friends with Tupac Shakur for years. Dre has continued to show Tupac love after his death. And at the 2022 Super Bowl halftime show, Dre made sure to pay homage to his longtime friend.

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Snoop Dogg Played Piano and Sang Choir When He Was a Kid

Snoop Dogg has had a talent for music since he was a kid. He grew up playing the piano at his local church before going on to become a rapper

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The Meaning Behind Mary J. Blige’s Album Title ‘Good Morning Gorgeous’

Mary J. Blige has a new album, Good Morning Gorgeous, which helped her get through some difficult times. Where did the album title come from, and how do the songs fit in to the meaning?

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Elton John is Eminem’s Unofficial Sobriety Sponsor

Sobriety isn't an easy journey, especially for celebrities. But Sir Elton John has played a key part in Eminem's sobriety as an unofficial sponsor for the rapper

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Kanye West’s Stem Player Is a ‘Revolutionary Device’

Kanye West released 'Donda 2' on his Stem Player device, and many are curious as to what it actually does. The device's co-creator said it was a 'revolutionary' thing that will change how music is consumed.

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Britney Spears Is Buying a New House After Landing a $15M Book Deal: ‘It’s Time For Change’

Britney Spears landed a hefty book deal to tell her story. Now, the 'Toxic' singer is starting a new chapter in her life with a new house.

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The Weeknd’s ‘Dawn FM’ Album Is Getting a TV Special

The Weekend's 'Dawn FM' album arrived in early 2022 to much fanfare. Now, he's giving another look into the world of 'Dawn FM' with a new TV special, premiering on Prime Video.

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Megan Thee Stallion Is Suing Her Record Label For the Third Time

Megan Thee Stallion's former label, 1501 Certified Entertainment, was how she was first introduced to many people. Now, the Grammy-winning rapper is suing the label.

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When Will Kanye West’s ‘Donda 2’ Album Be Available on Streaming Services?

Kanye West previewed his 'Donda 2' album in Miami in February 2022, but it's still absent from streaming services. When will it be available to listen to for the general public?

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Snoop Dogg and Diddy Tease a Long-Awaited Collaboration Between Death Row Records and Bad Boy Records

Snoop Dogg and Diddy have been two music powerhouses since the 1990s. They're also now in charge of two iconic hip-hop record labels, Death Row Records and Bad Boy Records. A collaboration between the two labels could be on the way.

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Britney Spears Just Inked a Multimillion-Dollar Book Deal For a Tell-All Memoir About Her Conservatorship

Britney Spears has a book on the way. The 'Toxic' singer is telling her own story in her own words with a tell-all memoir — thanks to a hefty publishing deal.

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Mary J. Blige Welcomes a New Day on Her New Album ‘Good Morning Gorgeous’

Mary J. Blige has a new album, 'Good Morning Gorgeous,' her first album in five years. It's a welcome return to the music scene for the Queen of Hip-Hop Soul. Blige showed that she's able to keep up with music today as well as pay tribute to the past

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Inside Eminem and LL Cool J’s Friendship

Eminem is a book lover, but it all started when he read the memoir of one of his favorite rappers back in the day

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Snoop Dogg Included Gang References In His Super Bowl Halftime Show Performance

Snoop Dogg hasn't been ashamed of his gang affiliations in the past. During his Super Bowl halftime show performance, his pride in his set was on full display

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Rihanna’s Friends Had a Clue That She Was Pregnant Because She Stopped Smoking Weed

Rihanna's pregnancy broke the Internet when she announced it in January 2022. But before she went public with the news, those in her close circle noticed that she wasn't smoking weed

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‘Abbott Elementary’: Tyler James Williams’ Parents Were Backup Singers For Luther Vandross and Patti LaBelle

Tyler James Williams was introduced to homes everywhere as a child on 'Everybody Hates Chris.' His parents were also well-known themselves

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Mary J. Blige Has a New Album Produced By Dr. Dre On the Way — Despite Just Releasing a New Album ‘Good Morning Gorgeous’

Mary J. Blige and Dr. Dre have been collaborators for two decades. Now, the two appear to be working together again, as Dre hinted at the existence of a new album

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The Origin of Eminem’s Stage Name

Eminem has a name and a voice that hip-hop fans will instantly recognize. But just where did his stage name Eminem come from?