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Music R. Kelly Victim Gets Priority Access To His Royalty Fund The incarcerated singer's label fund was reportedly valued at $1.5 million in 2020. By Gabriel Bras Nevares March 24, 2023
Music Nipsey Hussle Murder: Ex-LAPD Officer Suggests Police Ordered His Death Bernard Robins, a former policeman, said that Eric Holder Jr.'s history with police and role as an informant suggest foul play. By Gabriel Bras Nevares March 24, 2023
Music Rapper Woozy The Goat Accused Of Murdering His Grandparents In St. Louis The aspiring artist reportedly posted some disturbing messages onto Facebook, indicating that he might've had a mental breakdown. By Gabriel Bras Nevares March 24, 2023
Music Benny The Butcher Expects More Rappers To Thank Griselda For Their Careers Benny The Butcher says "Griselda is still the standard." By Aron A. March 24, 2023
Music Cordae Doesn't Want His Child To Be A Rapper After saying that rap is the "most looked-down-upon profession," the North Carolina-born rapper admitted that he's willing to be a hypocrite. By Gabriel Bras Nevares March 24, 2023
Music Young Guru Claims Lil Wayne Would "Wash" 50 Cent In A "Verzuz" Yet another legend gives their take on the hypothetical matchup, and while improbable, it would be an incredibly interesting matchup to see. By Gabriel Bras Nevares March 24, 2023
Music Playboi Carti Roasted Over Video Of Him Recording Ad-Libs Playboi Carti is known for his unique sound. By Alexander Cole March 24, 2023
Music Yung Miami Laughs Off People Hating On Her Rap Style The City Girl's unfortunately getting trashed on these days, but she continues to brush the dirt off her shoulder and fight back proudly against criticism. By Gabriel Bras Nevares March 24, 2023
Music Drake Ticket Prices Lead To Class Action Lawsuit Against Ticketmaster Ticketmaster has been taking quite a few hits as of late. By Alexander Cole March 24, 2023
Music Jay-Z Sees His Net Worth Jump To Record Heights: Report Jay-Z continues to build his empire. By Alexander Cole March 24, 2023
Music J. Cole Is Envious Of People Who "Don't Have Strong Vision" & Live Peaceful Lives He says hustle culture has us constantly chasing the next goal, and there's something to be said for people who live at peace with where they are. By Erika Marie March 23, 2023
Music J.I.D Believes Fans "Don't Really Care" About Lyricists, Only "Microwave" Rap As a standout emcee for Dreamville, J.I.D shares thoughts on the change in Hip Hop. By Erika Marie March 23, 2023