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Music XXXTENTACION Tops List Of Spotify's Most Streamed Rap Albums Spotify has dropped their list of the 50 most streamed rap albums on the platform. By Lavender Alexandria July 03, 2023
Music Tyler, The Creator Hears From Will.I.Am After Throwing Shade Tyler, The Creator is dishing out praise and disses at the same time. By Jake Lyda July 03, 2023
Music Curren$y Details Running Into Ludacris & Gucci Mane At Essence Fest Curren$y reflected on meeting several stars at the Essence Festival of Culture in New Orleans afterward. By Cole Blake July 03, 2023
Music 7 Influential Hip Hop Producers You Should Know Each producer on this list has a signature sound, have worked with a variety of artists, and have a deep discography of instrumentals, proving their influence. By Wyatt Westlake July 03, 2023
Music Lil Tjay Shares Throwback Pic With Pharrell Lil Tjay treated fans to a picture with Pharrell from last year. By Lavender Alexandria July 03, 2023
Music Da Brat's Debut Album "Funkdafied" Turns 29 A record-defining debut album by a pioneer woman MC. By Demi Phillips July 03, 2023
Pop Culture Travis Scott's Milan Concert Causes Mini Earthquake Travis is back on the festival circuit this summer after taking some time off in wake of 2021's Astroworld tragedy. By Hayley Hynes July 03, 2023
Music Ice Spice Continues To Dominate The Billboard Hot 100 Ice Spice is at the peak of her powers. By Jake Lyda July 03, 2023
Music Kid Cudi Reflects On Aging: "I'ma Be A Happy, Silly Dude 'Til I'm Old & Grey" Kid Cudi discussed his experience with aging after fans called out him for joking about the Grimace Shake. By Cole Blake July 03, 2023
Music Coi Leray Only Sells 10k Copies In Her Album's First Week Coi Leray's new album had underwhelming sales. By Lavender Alexandria July 03, 2023
Music The Notorious B.I.G.'s Debut Single "Party & Bullsh*t" Turns 30 Since it came out 30 years ago, “Party and Bullsh*t” has remained a classic hit and is enjoyed by rap fans today. By Wyatt Westlake July 03, 2023
Pop Culture Lil Wayne's Essence Festival Dance Moves Will Leave You Smiling: Watch Weezy made a surprise appearance in his home state on the final night of Essence Fest. By Hayley Hynes July 03, 2023