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Music Lamar Odom Praises DMX: "The Fight Is Over, You Gained Your Wings" Odom understands the battle DMX was in. By Karlton Jahmal April 11, 2021
Music "Saturday Night Live" Honors DMX With A Tribute Earl will be remembered forever. By Karlton Jahmal April 11, 2021
Music Black Rob Discharged From Hospital, Mark Curry Says Mike Zombie launches a GoFundMe for Black Rob after Royce Da 5'9" posted a video of the former Bad Boy star sharing a heartbreaking update on his current situation. By Aron A. April 11, 2021
Original Content Spotem Gottem's "BeatBox" Freestyle Challenge: Who Did It Best? Spotem Gottem's "BeatBox" has inspired a wave of freestyles. By Deja Goode April 11, 2021
Music Kid Cudi Joins SNL Cast For Weird & Funny Music Skit About Flutes Another wacky skit from the SNL cast. By Karlton Jahmal April 11, 2021
Music Kid Cudi Hits The SNL Stage In A Floral Off-White Dress Kid Cudi paid homage to Kurt Cobain during his appearance on SNL where he performed "Sad People" and "Tequila Shots." By Aron A. April 11, 2021
Music Timbaland Reflects On DMX: "It Made Me Think About Aaliyah" The producer sat down with Fat Joe to reflect on the rapper's recent passing. By Madusa S. April 10, 2021
Music DMX Reportedly Wrapped Up New Album Before His Death Ruff Ryders's founder Dee and DMX's manager Craig Broadhead said the album is "classic." By Aron A. April 10, 2021
Music DMX Fans Create Makeshift Memorial Outside Hospital Following His Passing Fans of the late icon rallied outside the White Plains Hospital to create a makeshift tribute for him. By Madusa S. April 10, 2021
Music DMX, Freddie Gibbs & 42 Dugg Hold Down Our "Fire Emoji" Playlist Plus, new music from Lil Tjay, Rich Homie Quan, Belly, Night Novell, and more. By Aron A. April 10, 2021
Music Kodak Black Says He Misses NBA YoungBoy: "Free That Boy" A collaboration from the pair could be on the horizon. By Madusa S. April 10, 2021
Music Azealia Banks Calls Out Labels For Profiting Off Drug Abuse By Rappers Name-dropping Travis Scott, the controversial rapper explained how labels profit from keeping rappers hooked on substances. By Madusa S. April 10, 2021