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Original Content Drakeo The Ruler Always Counted His Blessings: Our Final Interview With The West Coast Staple In one of the rapper's last interviews before his death, Drakeo the Ruler expressed his gratitude for being able to pursue a rap career, and was equally awestruck that he had managed to obtain such a position of power and influence within the west coast specifically. We conducted this interview with Drakeo for our "12 Days of Christmas" series on December 12, 2021, during Rolling Loud, California. By Angela Savage December 22, 2021
Original Content Sheff G Quietly Ushered In Brooklyn's Drill Movement & Now He's Ready For His Time INTERVIEW: Sheff G's been an underground hit since "No Suburban" but the release of "The Unluccy Luccy Kid" marks a new era for Brooklyn hip-hop. By Aron A. October 09, 2019
Original Content Review: SZA's "Z" Album TDE's newly signed singer, SZA releases her debut album, "Z", which is another notch in the belt for the West coast label. By Glennisha Morgan April 11, 2014
Profiles Meet Rob $tone: The “Smilin’-Ass Nigga” Behind “Chill Bill” INTERVIEW: Rob $tone talks growing up in San Diego, his 1207 crew and the success of his debut single "Chill Bill." By Danny Schwartz November 08, 2016
TV Idris Elba's Most Compelling Roles Idris Elba's filmography boasts a wide range of captivating movies that showcase his versatile talent. By Victor Omega June 06, 2023
Original Content SZA's New Album: Everything We Know The New Jersey-born singer has been teasing the release of a sophomore album for years now, but with the album originally expected to arrive before the year's end, we’ve rounded up everything we know about the unnamed project so far. By Angela Savage November 08, 2021
Original Content #TBT: Fat Joe Fat Joe: 1993-2004. By Danny Schwartz April 13, 2017
Original Content #TBT: Bone Thugs-N-Harmony's Early Singles We give Bone Thugs-n-Harmony the throwback treatment for their early work. By Chris Tart September 24, 2015
TV Kerry Washington's 7 Best TV & Film Roles The Hollywood veteran knows how to arrest viewers with her performances. By Demi Phillips November 06, 2023
Relationships Who Is Usher's Wife, Jennifer Goicoechea? A Look At Big-Wig Music Exec Jennifer Goicoechea may not be a household name, though her relationship with Usher spans over 5 years, and two lovely children. By TeeJay Small February 14, 2024
Music SZA Teases "Lana" Deluxe Album: What We Know Everything we know so far regarding SZA's upcoming project. By TeeJay Small December 11, 2023
Original Content How 50 Cent & Dr. Dre Influenced Each Other Though coming from different backgrounds, 50 Cent and Dr. Dre are responsible for some truly impeccable selections. By Mitch Findlay December 14, 2018