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Music Bun B Admits He Hasn't Enjoyed Making Music Since Pimp C's Death Bun B says that he's had trouble enjoying the process of making music ever since the passing of his UGK partner, Pimp C. By Cole Blake July 18, 2022
Music Tyler, The Creator Praises Kendrick Lamar & Says He Loves "Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers" Tyler, The Creator showered Kendrick Lamar with praise while discussing his new album on Converse's “All Star Series." By Cole Blake June 21, 2022
Music Beyoncé's "Break My Soul" & Drake's "Honestly, Nevermind" Cause Fans To Draw Comparisons Some people question why Bey's track received praise while Drake faced pushback for his sonic choices on his latest album. By Erika Marie June 21, 2022
Music Omarion Says His Sound Was Sabotaged During Verzuz Battle, Mario Responds Omarion says Mario's team was behind his messed-up vocals at the battle. By Lawrencia Grose July 17, 2022
Music Jay-Z Shares How He Came Up With Irv Gotti's Nickname In a rare interview, Hov sat down for BET's Murder Inc docuseries and spoke about his relationship with the label head. By Erika Marie August 15, 2022
Music Boosie BadAzz Shares Warning For Rappers In L.A. After PnB Rock's Death Boosie BadAzz is advising any rappers traveling to L.A. to keep a gun on themselves for protection. By Cole Blake September 13, 2022
Music Muni Long Announces "Public Displays Of Affection: The Album" Muni Long has announced her highly anticipated project, "Public Displays Of Affection: The Album." By Cole Blake September 13, 2022
Music UGK To Take On 8Ball & MJG On "Verzuz" For Memorial Day Weekend UGK and 8Ball & MJG will finally be going at it on "Verzuz" ahead of Memorial Day weekend, the show announced, Tuesday. By Cole Blake May 24, 2022
Music Tim Westwood Steps Down From Capital Xtra Show After Misconduct Allegations Two of Tim Westwood's upcoming DJ sets were also canceled after the sexual misconduct allegations emerged. By Aron A. April 27, 2022
Music Jim Jones Called Out For "Hypocritical" Post After Drakeo The Ruler's Murder Jim Jones urged rappers to "move tactical" but many hip-hop fans called him out for being hypocritical after allegedly getting into a fight with Freddie Gibbs last week. By Alex Zidel December 20, 2021
Music Wack 100 Argues That Tupac "Died A Legend" While Biggie Did Not He added that Nipsey Hussle is on his way to acquiring that same "legend" status as Pac. By Erika Marie March 07, 2022
Music Lil Wayne Revisits Signing Nicki Minaj & Drake: "You Gotta Love [New Music]" The Rap mogul recalls being amazed at Drake's talents and calls him the "ultimate artist," adding, "My homie could do two nights when he hits your city." By Erika Marie March 07, 2022