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Music Megan Thee Stallion’s Label Accused Of Signing A “Copycat” Of The Rapper Megan Thee Stallion's label head, Carl Crawford, recently signed Erica Banks, whom many are saying is practically a replica of Megan in every way. By Lynn S. June 17, 2020
Music Benny The Butcher Shares Inspirational Message After Griselda's BET Award Nod Benny The Butcher shares inspiration for other artists after Griselda gets a BET Award nomination. By Aron A. June 17, 2020
Music Reason Marvels At J. Cole's Songwriting Prowess Following the release of "Snow On The Bluff," Reason gets real about his respect for J. Cole's songwriting. By Mitch Findlay June 17, 2020
Music Jucee Froot Introduces The Popsicle Salad On "Quarantine Essentials" On this week's episode of Quarantine Essentials, Jucee Froot breaks down her favorite snacks, including the "Popsicle Salad," Ring-Pop drinks, and more. By Mitch Findlay June 17, 2020
Music Jay-Z & Beyoncé Sued Over "Black Effect"; Writer Feels "Artistically Raped" Dr. L'Antoinette Stines is suing Jay-Z and Beyoncé for their song "Black Effect," which she claims she never got proper credit and compensation for. By Alex Zidel June 17, 2020
Music Joell Ortiz Reacts To Eminem's GOAT List Joell Ortiz took a moment to address the fans inquiring about Eminem's recent GOAT list, which included fellow Slaughterhouse vets Royce Da 5'9" and KXNG Crooked. By Mitch Findlay June 17, 2020
Music J. Cole's "Snow On Tha Bluff" Sparks Passionate Reactions J. Cole's "Snow On Tha Bluff," which features a direct response to Noname, has sparked debate, discussion, and even a "cancelation" movement. By Mitch Findlay June 17, 2020
Music Ari Lennox Defends Noname From J. Cole Criticism Ari Lennox speaks up to defend Noname from the criticism she's received following J. Cole's new song. By Alex Zidel June 17, 2020
Music Kendrick Lamar Turns 33 Following the back to back birthdays of Ice Cube and 2Pac Shakur, fellow west-coast legend Kendrick Lamar turns thirty-three. By Mitch Findlay June 17, 2020
Music J. Cole Addresses New Song Criticism & Confirms It's About Noname J. Cole speaks on the criticism of his new song, confirming that he was addressing Noname. By Alex Zidel June 17, 2020
Pop Culture Lil Nas X Hid Being A Nicki Minaj Stan Because He Feared Being Outed As Gay Lil Nas X revealed that he denied being one of Nicki Minaj's Barbz because he didn't want people to think that he was gay. By Erika Marie June 17, 2020
Original Content HNHH & TuneCore Present "Heat Seekers" Artist Spotlight: 3Kxng For the fifth installment of HNHH's "Heat Seekers" contest with TuneCore, we are taking a look at Philly artist 3Kxng. By Alexander Cole June 16, 2020