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Music Bassnectar Retires From Music After Multiple Sexual Misconduct Allegations No more Bass. By Karlton Jahmal July 04, 2020
Music 50 Cent Appears To Take Shots At Meek Mill: "How Do You Sign To A Correctional Officer?" 50 never misses a chance to throw shade. By Karlton Jahmal July 04, 2020
Music Pop Smoke's "Shoot For The Stars Aim For The Moon" To Debut At No. 1 Pop Smoke's posthumous album, "Shoot For The Stars Aim For The Moon," is set to debut at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart. By Lynn S. July 04, 2020
Music Janelle Monae On Misogyny In Hip Hop: “I Really Only Ever Wanna Hear Women Rapping" Janelle Monae called out the prevalent misogyny in hip hop, admitting that she "really only ever [wants to] hear women rapping." By Lynn S. July 04, 2020
Music 50 Cent Praises Pop Smoke, Nicki Minaj, & Eminem On "Young Money Radio" 50 Cent had nothing but good things to say about the late Pop Smoke, Nicki Minaj, and Eminem while talking to Lil Wayne on "Young Money Radio." By Lynn S. July 04, 2020
Music Pop Smoke, Kanye West, & More Heat Up Our "Fire Emoji" Playlist Our updated "Fire Emoji" playlist includes some posthumous releases from Pop Smoke, the first single off Kanye West's upcoming project, and more. By Lynn S. July 04, 2020
Music Gucci Mane On Signing More Women: "We Need More Female Rappers In The Game" Gucci Mane recently signed two new female rappers to his rebranded record label, The New 1017, citing a need for more women in hip hop as his motivation. By Lynn S. July 04, 2020
Music Pop Smoke's Crew Gifted Custom "Woo" Bling For Posthumous Album Release Members of Pop Smoke's inner circle had some custom "Woo" pendants commissioned to celebrate the release of his posthumous album. By Lynn S. July 04, 2020
Music Trae Tha Truth Enlists Rap All-Stars On Powerful Posse Cut "Time For Change" Trae Tha Truth unites T.I., Styles P, Mysonne, Ink, Anthony Hamilton, Conway, Krayzie Bone, E-40, David Banner and Bun B, alongside activists Tamika Mallory & Lee Merritt, for a BLM-themed new single. By Keenan Higgins July 04, 2020
Music Nipsey Hussle Murderer Wants Transcripts From Grand Jury Hearing Sealed Accused Nipsey Hussle killer Eric Holder and his lawyer have requested to have transcripts from his grand jury hearing sealed until after the trial to ensure a fair and impartial ruling. By Keenan Higgins July 04, 2020
Music Rema Creates An Anthem For The Ladies With "Woman" The proclaimed "prince of Afrobeats" himself Rema returns with a new song titled "Woman" that pays tribute to all the beautiful females of the world. By Keenan Higgins July 04, 2020
Music Westside Gunn Lets Rome Streetz Shine On "Steve Behr" The closing track off Westside Gunn's new album "Flygod Is An Awesome God 2" sees him spitting bars alongside Brooklyn emcee Rome Streetz with both rappers delivering hard verses. By Keenan Higgins July 03, 2020