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Relationships Papoose & Claressa Shields Relationship Timeline As rumors about Remy Ma swirled, Papoose and Claressa Shields stepped forward as a couple. Here’s the timeline of how it happened. By Rain Adams September 23, 2025
Original Content Pusha T & Kanye West Beef, Explained Pusha T and Kanye West made a lot of great music together, but their eventual falling out was not a surprise. How did it happen? By Devin Morton August 21, 2025
Original Content Mount Rushmore: The Women Of Rap For Women's History Month, we take a look at the women who have had the biggest impact and influence in Hip Hop. By Erika Marie March 28, 2022
Original Content Kendrick Lamar's "The Heart" Series Is A Reminder Of His God-Tier MC Status While we anticipate "Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers," we take a deep dive into Kendrick Lamar's "The Heart" series. By Aron A. May 11, 2022
Original Content Instagram Gallery: BIA The rising female rapper doesn’t miss when it comes to iconic style moments. By Taya Coates July 18, 2021
Original Content Who Is 9lokknine? Everything To Know We’re breaking down the rapper’s come up so far, and his recent legal charges. By Joe Abrams June 23, 2021
Sneakers The Rise of New Balance: From Dad Shoes to Incredible Collaborations New Balance's rise as the "Dad shoe" king continues to be bolstered by some fantastic collaborations and co-signs. By Alexander Cole October 20, 2022
Original Content Boosie's Most Controversial Moments After what's been a particularly turbulent year for the Louisianian, we take a look back at Boosie's lengthy history of sparking outrage. By Robert Blair December 29, 2021
Original Content Pouya Speaks On His Fitness Journey, Anxiety, Florida Rap, & Being A Rolling Loud Mainstay Pouya explains the difference between Rolling Loud in New York and Miami, speaks on his new album, his fitness journey, anxiety, and more during an exclusive interview. By Alex Zidel November 26, 2021
Relationships Instagram Gallery: Drake's Rumored New Girlfriend, Johanna Leia We did some sleuthing on Johanna Leia's Instagram so you don't have to. By Kevin Quinitchett July 12, 2021
Original Content Mike Dean, In Conversation: The Origin Of "Hold My Liquor" & Scarface Jam Sessions Mike Dean reflects on jam sessions with Scarface, becoming a Twitch streamer, and the moment Kanye West's "Hold My Liquor" was born. By Mitch Findlay June 25, 2021
Original Content Top Tracks: January 2 - January 8 Tyga and Kanye West break into the number one spot this week. By Patrick Lyons January 09, 2017