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Music Freddie Gibbs Claims Jeezy Is "Musically Irrelevant" Though Freddie Gibbs deems Jeezy to be a legend, that doesn't stop him from calling his former label boss "musically irrelevant." By Mitch Findlay June 25, 2020
Original Content KXNG Crooked & Joell Ortiz's "Get Your Money" Was Meant For "Bad Meets Evil 2" A happy accidentally ultimately led a "Bad Meets Evil 2" beat to fall into the willing hands of Joell Ortiz and KXNG Crooked. By Mitch Findlay June 25, 2020
Music J Balvin Cancelled By Shakira Fans For Seemingly Throwing Shade During Interview Shakira fans got #JBalvinIsOverParty trending after the singer appeared to be throwing some shade at her during an interview with the Black Eyed Peas. By Lynn S. June 25, 2020
Music DaBaby Teases "Rockstar" Music Video With Roddy Ricch: "You Ready?" DaBaby and Roddy Ricch have been working on the visual to their hit "Rockstar." By Erika Marie June 25, 2020
Music Questlove Responds To Accusations Against Okayplayer CEO Abiola Oke Questlove, the co-founder of Okayplayer, responded to the team of Black women affiliated with the company who called for the removal of CEO Abiola Oke. By Erika Marie June 25, 2020
Music Kid Cudi To Launch Podcast: "All Love No Sh*t Talkin" Kid Cudi asked his fans if he should launch a podcast, and after receiving a barrage of affirmations, it looks like the rapper will start one up soon. By Erika Marie June 25, 2020
Music Joe Budden Recalls Rejecting Kanye West's Request To Open Concert Joe Budden recounted a story when Kanye West asked if he could open for the podcast host many years ago. By Erika Marie June 25, 2020
Music Outside Lands Cancels 2020 & Announces 2021 Lineup: Young Thug & Tyler, The Creator The 2020 concert festival is officially canceled but next year's festival looks promising. By Madusa S. June 24, 2020
Music Bun B Shares COVID-19 PSA After His Son Tests Positive Bun B reveals that his son tested positive for COVID-19 days after welcoming his grandchild. By Aron A. June 24, 2020
Music Wale Says Managers Do "Bare Minimum" & Suggests He's "Blackballed To Death" Wale aired out a few grievances with how his career is being navigated behind the scenes. By Erika Marie June 24, 2020
Music Gucci Mane Announces New Album "Icy Summer" & Other Major Plans Gucci Mane's getting busy this summer with a new album, new label deal, and an apparent brand with Gucci. By Aron A. June 24, 2020
Music Nicki Minaj Tells Barbz To Ask Kim Kardashian & A$AP Ferg For Unreleased Tracks Nicki Minaj told her Barbz that if they want those unreleased songs, they're going to have to spam A$AP Ferg and Kim Kardashian's comment sections. By Erika Marie June 24, 2020