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Numbers J. Cole Scores A Bountiful Haul Of Gold & Platinum Plaques J. Cole continues to build on his already massive collection of plaques with a slew of new "2014 Forest Hills Drive" certifications. By Mitch Findlay August 19, 2020
Music Method Man & Math Hoffa's Bar-Heavy Battle Has Arrived The legendary Method Man makes his battle rap debut in a bar-heavy head-to-head against the formidable Math Hoffa. By Mitch Findlay August 19, 2020
Music Chika Tells A Love Story In 2020 XXL Freshman Freestyle Following verses from NLE Choppa and Polo G, Chika steps up to weave a tale of budding love in her XXL Freestyle. By Mitch Findlay August 19, 2020
Music Cardi B & Megan Thee Stallion Giving Away $1 Million To Celebrate "WAP" Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion are partnering with Cash App and Twitter to give away $1 million to celebrate women empowerment following the success of their #1 single "WAP." By Alex Zidel August 19, 2020
Politics Azealia Banks Is Genuinely Afraid Of Joe Biden Azealia Banks voices a strong concern about Joe Biden, imploring Kamala Harris to step in and carry the upcoming debates. By Mitch Findlay August 19, 2020
Music Lil Uzi Vert Announces Live Virtual Concert Live Nation has officially announced a live virtual concert from Lil Uzi Vert, happening on August 27. By Alex Zidel August 19, 2020
Music Westside Gunn Mourns The Death Of Griselda's DJ Shay Longtime Griselda collaborator DJ Shay has passed away, and Westside Gunn took to Instagram to pen an emotional tribute. By Mitch Findlay August 19, 2020
Music Eminem Guests On Young M.A's "Me Always Radio," Goes Wild Over Her Lyrics Young M.A kicks off her radio show with a bang, calling up Eminem. By Alex Zidel August 19, 2020
Music Young Thug's 2Pac Quote Celebrated By T.I & Timbaland After quoting eternal wisdom attributed to 2Pac Shakur, Young Thug found himself being echoed by T.I, Timbaland, and more. By Mitch Findlay August 19, 2020
Music Saweetie Teases "Tap In (Remix)" With DaBaby, Jack Harlow, & Mystery Artist Who else do you think will add their vocals to the remix? By Erika Marie August 19, 2020
Music Travis Scott Announces "The Plan" For Christopher Nolan's "Tenet" Travis Scott announces a new song that Christopher Nolan describes as "the final piece of a yearlong puzzle" for "Tenet." By Aron A. August 18, 2020
Music The LOX Share Tracklist For "Living Off Xperience" Album Ft. DMX & More The LOX share the tracklist for their new album "Living Off Xperience" ft. DMX, Conway & more. By Aron A. August 18, 2020