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Pop Culture Nirvana’s “Nevermind” Anniversary Album May Be Released Without The Naked Baby: Report Spencer Elden has requested that the band refrain from using his nude baby image in the future. By Hayley Hynes September 24, 2021
Music 21 Savage Turned Himself In On Drugs & Weapons Charges Related To His 2019 ICE Arrest 21 Savage surrendered to Atlanta Police after finding out about a warrant connected to his ICE immigration case. By Joshua Robinson September 24, 2021
Music Birdman Reveals Reason Why He Didn't Sign Kanye West Birdman explains that he could have signed Kanye West as a producer, but he didn't because of Mannie Fresh. By Alex Zidel September 24, 2021
Music Danny Brown Braves The Stage For Stand-Up Comedy Debut Danny Brown braved the stage for his stand-up comedy debut, vowing to continue practicing the craft even harder. By Mitch Findlay September 24, 2021
Music Tory Lanez Reportedly Discussing Plea Deal In Megan Thee Stallion Case The Toronto rapper is reportedly discussing a plea deal despite his staunch "not guilty" plea. By Taylor McCloud September 24, 2021
Reviews Lil Nas X "MONTERO" Review Lil Nas X's "MONTERO" was his baby, and he birthed a gem. By Alex Zidel September 24, 2021
TV T.I. Calls Out 50 Cent For A Verzuz At "BMF" Premiere T.I. lobbied for a "Verzuz" battle against 50 Cent at the "BMF" premiere. By Alex Zidel September 24, 2021
Music Woman Suing Nicki Minaj & Kenneth Petty Claims Barbz Have Been Threatening Her Jennifer Hough shares some of the hate messages that she has been receiving from Barbz since her appearance on "The Real" earlier this week. By Joshua Robinson September 24, 2021
Music Kanye West Is Reportedly Working On A Playlist Of Unreleased Music The "Donda" rapper might have some more heat on the way. By Taylor McCloud September 24, 2021
Music Birdman Says He Accomplished More Than JAY-Z & Diddy Birdman says he's accomplished more than anybody else in the music business, including JAY-Z and Diddy. By Alex Zidel September 24, 2021
Music Lauryn Hill Explains Fugees "Complicated By Beautiful History" The trio of Hip Hop icons has reunited for a tour that is gearing up to be one that fans shouldn't miss and they kicked things off with an NYC performance. By Erika Marie September 23, 2021
Music The LOX Calls Busta Rhymes "Hip Hop's Best Performer," Marvels At "Verzuz" Impact The New York icons spoke about the younger generation of rappers reaching out to them to become better performers after watching The LOX. By Erika Marie September 23, 2021