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Pop Culture Kanye West Loses Honorary Degree As SAIC Condemns "Dangerous Statements" Ye received the honorary doctorate in 2015, but in a letter, the school rebuked the rapper's "anti-Semitic, racist, and dangerous statements." By Erika Marie December 08, 2022
Reviews Metro Boomin "Heroes & Villains" Album Review Metro Boomin and his all-star cast make it clear that the hero is back to reinvigorate trap music in style. By Robert Blair December 08, 2022
Pop Culture Friends Of Takeoff's Alleged Killer Patrick Clark Think He's Being "Framed" DJ Pat has been arrested for Takeoff's murder, but those who know him don't believe he's responsible. By Erika Marie December 08, 2022
Original Content JELEEL! Reveals His Love For DMX, Talks Rhode Island Origins & More In "On The Come Up" JELEEL! joins HotNewHipHop for the latest episode of "On The Come Up" where he details his musical influences and how he is one of few rappers from Rhode Island. By Alexander Cole December 08, 2022
Pop Culture Celine Dion Details Rare Condition, Stiff-Person Syndrome The illness causes painful spasms and muscle stiffness triggered by loud noises or changes in temperature. By Erika Marie December 08, 2022
Music SZA Details "S.O.S." Cover Art Being Inspired By Princess Diana Get ready, because "S.O.S." finally arrives tonight. By Erika Marie December 08, 2022
Music Irv Gotti Deems Cash Money The Greatest Hip Hop Label Irv believes "if they ever wanted to sell, Baby and Slim could get a billi." By Erika Marie December 08, 2022
Music Feds Detail BMF Co-Founder Southwest T's Alleged Involvement In Jam Master Jay's Murder: Report New reports allege the feds subpoenaed Terry "Southwest T" Flenory to testify in Jam Master Jay's murder case. By Aron A. December 08, 2022
Music Ye's IG Account Temporarily Blocked After Teasing New Song Instagram is the latest platform to censor Ye (again). By Isaac Fontes December 08, 2022
Music Future, Young Thug, & More Are Victims Of Massive Leak The leaking issue in hip-hop continues. By Isaac Fontes December 08, 2022
Music Sizzla Kalonji Burns Platinum Plaques He Received From DJ Khaled Over Alleged "Insult" Sizzla feels as if DJ Khaled insulted him. By Aron A. December 08, 2022
Music A$AP Rocky Hints At Heavy Metro Boomin Presence On His Next Album A$AP Rocky also hints at having more music with Takeoff. By Aron A. December 08, 2022