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Relationships Nick Cannon’s Baby Mamas: A Complete Timeline We break down the leading ladies in Nick Cannon's life, as the TV host and radio personality recently went from having four children to seven children in a matter of six months. By Taya Coates July 06, 2021
Original Content New Music Friday: Kanye West, Kodak Black, & EARTHGANG Highlight This Week's Releases This week's new music releases include Kanye West, Kodak Black, EARTHGANG, Tyga & Doja Cat, Conway The Machine, Ace Hood, Denzel Curry, and much more. By Alex Zidel February 25, 2022
Original Content 10 Essential Jay Z Tracks Respect the legend. By Mitch Findlay June 18, 2017
TV Screen King Immortal: 10 Times 50 Cent Was Name-Dropped In Film & TV The "Empire" season 2 premiere isn't the only time 50 Cent's been name-dropped on TV. By Patrick Lyons September 25, 2015
Original Content 10 Essential PeeWee Longway Tracks Get acquainted with one of the most exciting (and bizzarre) faces in Atlanta rap: PeeWee Longway. By Chris Tart February 07, 2016
Original Content On The Come Up: Ugly God Ugly God speaks on his rise to prominence, weird fans, "The Booty Tape," and more in a new interview. By Danny Schwartz March 08, 2017
Original Content Best Freestyles Of 2015 (So Far) We look back at the illest improvised verses of the year so far. By Nicholas DG July 16, 2015
Original Content 10 Essential DeJ Loaf Tracks Get (more) acquainted with DeJ Loaf. By Danny Schwartz September 25, 2016
Profiles Meet Kweku Collins, The Songwriter Exploring Rap’s Fluidity The Evanston vocalist and producer discusses the historical significance of "Nat Love" and falling in love with rap through "Jesus Walks." By Trevor Smith July 26, 2016
Original Content Sean Paul Speaks On Beyoncé-Jay-Z Rumors, Dancehall's Clash Culture, & New Album Grammy-winning artist Sean Paul has topped the charts for over two decades and he's returning this year with two new albums. He told us all about the visions and collaborations for the projects & why he's taken on the responsibility of bridging divisions in Dancehall. By Erika Marie February 18, 2021
Original Content UK Artist Recommendations Based On American Rappers You Like Expand your horizons with this rundown of some of the UK's most essential talents By Robert Blair May 09, 2019
Original Content Wendy Williams' Divorce: Lauren Lake On Mistress' Gifts, Addiction & More (Exclusive) INTERVIEW: "Paternity Court" judge Lauren Lake gives us legal insight on Wendy Williams' divorce proceedings. By Alex Zidel April 22, 2019