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Music John "Ecstasy" Fletcher Of Whodini Passes Away At 56 John Fletcher, also known as Ecstasy of the rap group Whodini, has passed away at the age of 56. By Mitch Findlay December 23, 2020 3.8K Views
Music Lil Durk's "The Voice" Is Dropping Tonight Lil Durk has officially confirmed that his anticipated album "The Voice" will be arriving at midnight tonight. By Mitch Findlay December 23, 2020 9.4K Views
Numbers Chris Brown Has His Biggest Radio Hit Since 2008 "Go Crazy" is officially Chris Brown's biggest radio hit since 2008. By Alex Zidel December 23, 2020 26.6K Views
Music Asian Doll Claps Back At Akademiks Over Alleging She's Suicidal: "Pay Him No Mind" Asian Doll had the Internet concerned today over the status of her mental health, particularly DJ Akademiks, but she let everyone know that he's just getting paid to talk bad on her name. By Keenan Higgins December 23, 2020 3.5K Views
Music Meek Mill Leaves Father On The Verge Of Tears With X-Mas Giveaway Meek Mill is bringing Christmas joy to families in his hometown of Philadelphia. By Aron A. December 23, 2020 5.5K Views
Pop Culture The Kid Laroi Has More Monthly Spotify Listeners Than Lil Uzi Vert The Kid Laroi surpassed Lil Uzi Vert's monthly listeners on Spotify. By Veracia Ankrah December 23, 2020 4.1K Views
Original Content Smoove'L Praises Roddy Ricch's Sound & Album, Talks Mending Things With Pop Smoke For Day 11 of our 12 Days Of Christmas series, we caught up with Smoove’L to discuss his latest project "Ice Cups & Shootouts," reaching out to Pop Smoke on the night of his death, and meeting A$AP Rocky. By Aron A. December 23, 2020 3.4K Views
Music J Stone Honors Nipsey Hussle With New Verses On Latest LP "The Definition Of Pain" All Money In affiliate J Stone drops his new album "The Definition Of Pain," featuring appearances by Dave East, Kash Doll, E-40, T.I. and even a few posthumous verses from the late Nipsey Hussle amongst others. By Keenan Higgins December 23, 2020 5.1K Views
Music J. Prince Details How DEA Targeted Him, Suge Knight & Irv Gotti Over Black-Owned Distribution Business J. Prince's appearance on the Joe Rogan Podcast found the Rap-A-Lot Records' CEO detailing his history with law enforcement, and how he became a target after attempting to become independent of the music industry and major labels. By Rose Lilah December 23, 2020 10.4K Views
Streetwear Jace Of Two-9 Calls Playboi Carti Disrespectful After "WLR" Merch Steals Their Name Carti cannot catch a break. By Madusa S. December 23, 2020 5.0K Views
Random Lil Baby Dances Off Jayda Cheating Scandal By Promoting Safe Sex Lil Baby raps in the new Magnum condoms advertisement, promoting safe sex with a new verse. By Alex Zidel December 23, 2020 4.8K Views
Music Kid Cudi Sets An Unexpected Hot 100 Record Following the release of "Man On The Moon III," Kid Cudi went on to break the Hot 100 record for the shortest song on the chart's history. By Mitch Findlay December 23, 2020 4.5K Views