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“I Used to Love H.E.R.” by Common is almost universally acclaimed as one of the greatest rap songs ever. It captured the heart of hip-hop at its most contentious. The East Coast/West Coast war fractured the unity in the culture, to the point that New Yorkers were booing Outkast just for being different. Gangsta rap reflected a lot of the tragic violence in Black neighborhoods. Meanwhile, the music industry and the media at large was exploiting all of it. It was a far cry from what hip-hop was all about, and everyone loved it—except Ice Cube. The LA legend took particular offense to the second verse of “I Used to Love H.E.R.”. There, Common mused about hip-hop shifting over to the West Coast and the different styles it took on over the years. But it was one line in particular that triggered Ice Cube, even though it seems rather harmless in hindsight. “ Now, Black music is Black music, and it’s all good/I wasn’t salty she was with the Bo...

Any real insomniac has tried every trick in the book to get some good sleep. You’ve tried every supplement, warm milk, and the right pillows and blankets. Sometimes, even melatonin doesn’t even register for people. Sometimes, those nerves are just far too intense to truly settle your mind and body. But if anything will take your mind away from the noise and help you sleep, it’s going to be music. Although hip-hop has its fair share of trunk rattlers and head bangers, it can also offer real tranquility. So we picked four rap songs to ease your spirit and help you get a good night’s rest. Four Soothing Rap Songs that Will Help You Relax and Sleep “Paris, Tokyo” by Lupe Fiasco A great love song can take away some of that rough anxiety. Instead of dwelling on your ailments and the evils of the world, your mind is transported to something beautiful and carefree. Of all the greatest love songs in hip-hop history, “Paris, Tokyo...

Consider today a pause before a big weekend. Mars is squaring Venus on its way to a Saturday peak, so patience could run short in love and money. Count to ten before snapping at someone you love. Luckily, the Moon in Virgo keeps everyone practical, stargazer. Pluto’s long square to Mercury ends today too, so obsessive thoughts finally lose their hold. Saturn’s opposition to the Sun is almost done as well, and its tough lessons are sinking in. Meanwhile, Saturday’s New Moon in Libra is on the horizon, inviting fresh beginnings with the people closest to you. Wrap up what you can tonight and turn in early. The weekend has plans for you. Read your horoscope for the week , and see what the stars have in store for your sign today.  Aries: March 21 – April 19 Restlessness has you craving something new and wanting it yesterday. Mars squares Venus, turning every passing whim into an emergency, Aries. With Venus retrograde, regret could follow a snap...

Justin Timberlake is hoping that fans will “forgive” him for the cringy beatboxing era of his career. He’s also warned, however, that it could happen again. The comments came after social media creator Hannah Young (@uhhuhhannah) took to Instagram to call out the NSYNC member. “We don’t talk about Justin Timberlake beatboxing enough,” Young said in the video posted Oct. 4, 2026. “Because there was a moment in time where that man would be in the middle of a song and just,” she added. Young then imitated the beatboxing sounds: “Boots and cats, boots and cats. And we were like, ‘Yes. There he is.’” If you don’t remember Justin Timberlake’s beatboxing era, consider yourself lucky “Nobody questioned it. Nobody said, ‘Justin, you know, we have drums. This is a professional recording studio. There are instruments available to you,’” she went on to say. “But no, Justin Timberlake wanted to make space noises with his mouth. You couldn’...

From family-friendly flicks like The Super Mario Bros. Movie , to pulse-pounding offerings like Iron Lung and Return to Silent Hill, video games have been jumping from the joystick to the big screen. And the trend is far from over – here are some upcoming movies hitting theaters in 2026 and beyond. 1. Street Fighter – October 16, 2026 Starring: Jason Momoa, Noah Centineo, Andrew Koji, Calliana Li  The first Street Fighter game hit arcades in 1987, introducing players to characters like Chun Li, Gouken, and the main character, Ryu. Despite what the name suggests, very few fights actually take place in the streets. Instead, Ryu faces off against a wide variety of opponents, typically either in martial arts tournaments or in training for one. Street Fighter made the move from arcades to home consoles in 1991 with Street Fighter 2020: The Final Fight, which was released on the NES – and now the series is making the move to theater .  Featuring Andrew Koji as Ryu...

GTA 6 will be playable on PC this November through Xbox Cloud Gaming, according to a new report from The Verge’s Tom Warren. While this isn’t the native PC release fans have been waiting for, the Xbox deal will give players a way to experience Grand Theft Auto VI at launch without buying a console. GTA 6 Will Be Playable on PC Through Xbox Cloud Gaming Screenshot: Rockstar Games, Xbox According to a new report from Tom Warren, Rockstar Games has made a deal with Microsoft to give Xbox exclusive streaming rights for Grand Theft Auto VI . Citing sources familiar with Microsoft’s plans, The Verge reports that Xbox Cloud Gaming will be the only service able to stream the game at launch on November 19, 2026. This is a pretty big deal for PC players. Anyone who was considering buying a console just to play GTA 6 will now have another option. Through Xbox Cloud Gaming, they will be able to stream the game directly to their PC. Rockstar Games has not yet made an offici...