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As fans commemorate 50 years of hip-hop, Birdman wants people to remember "CEOs kept [it] alive." Snoop Dogg and Quality Control's P cosigned his thoughts.

As fans commemorate 50 years of hip-hop, Birdman wants people to remember "CEOs kept [it] alive." Snoop Dogg and Quality Control's P cosigned his thoughts.

BY STARR SAVOY

Birdman Argues CEOs Should Get Their Flowers for Hip-Hop’s 50th Anniversary: ‘We Kept it Alive’

Malcolm X's family members have filed a $100 million lawsuit against the NYPD, New York City, the state, and federal agencies for a hand in his 1965 murder.

Malcolm X's family members have filed a $100 million lawsuit against the NYPD, New York City, the state, and federal agencies for a hand in his 1965 murder.

BY STARR SAVOY

Malcolm X's Family Files $100 Million Lawsuit Against NYPD, State, and Feds for Wrongful Death

French Montana told fans he's now looking ahead to what's next in his career, including an upcoming documentary executive produced by Drake.

French Montana told fans he's now looking ahead to what's next in his career, including an upcoming documentary executive produced by Drake.

BY TRACE COWEN

French Montana Reacts to Being Named Most Streamed African-Born Artist

The five-figure haul has been widely cited as the most a first-generation iPhone has ever gone for at auction. The device was still sealed in its original box.

The five-figure haul has been widely cited as the most a first-generation iPhone has ever gone for at auction. The device was still sealed in its original box.

BY TRACE COWEN

First-Generation iPhone Sealed in Original Box Goes for More Than $63,000 at Auction

At this past weekend's Trevor Noah-hosted awards ceremony, Beyoncé made history by bagging what marked her 32nd win from the Recording Academy.

At this past weekend's Trevor Noah-hosted awards ceremony, Beyoncé made history by bagging what marked her 32nd win from the Recording Academy.

BY TRACE COWEN

Beyoncé Looks Back on Historic Grammys Night in New Video

The Grammys celebrated the 50th anniversary of hip-hop with a star-studded performance Sunday night, one which Will Smith had to drop out of at the last minute.

The Grammys celebrated the 50th anniversary of hip-hop with a star-studded performance Sunday night, one which Will Smith had to drop out of at the last minute.

BY BRAD CALLAS

Will Smith Bowed Out of Grammys Hip-Hop Tribute as Surprise Guest Due to 'Bad Boys 4' Shoot

Going into music's biggest night, Beyoncé had a leading nine nominations, followed by Kendrick Lamar with eight. Now, she's made Recording Academy history.

Going into music's biggest night, Beyoncé had a leading nine nominations, followed by Kendrick Lamar with eight. Now, she's made Recording Academy history.

BY TRACE COWEN

Beyoncé Breaks Record for Most Wins in Grammys History

Bobi's family credits his long and happy life to the "calm, peaceful environment" he calls home in the Conqueiros region of Leiria in Portugal.

Bobi's family credits his long and happy life to the "calm, peaceful environment" he calls home in the Conqueiros region of Leiria in Portugal.

BY TRACE COWEN

30-Year-Old Dog Named Bobi Declared World’s Oldest Living Dog and Oldest Dog Ever

A Victor Edelstein-designed dress that Princess Diana sold in 1997 has been auctioned off by Sotheby’s on Friday for $604,800, well above the estimate.

A Victor Edelstein-designed dress that Princess Diana sold in 1997 has been auctioned off by Sotheby’s on Friday for $604,800, well above the estimate.

BY JOE PRICE

Dress Worn by Princess Diana Sells for Over $600,000

The administration of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has denied an Advanced Placement course on African American studies from being taught in high schools.

The administration of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has denied an Advanced Placement course on African American studies from being taught in high schools.

BY JOSE MARTINEZ

DeSantis Administration Denies Proposed AP African American Studies Class in Florida