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Music Lil Baby Gets Official Platinum Plaque For "It's Only Me" The Atlanta star's 2022 album got an official certification from the Recording Industry Association of America amid rumors of a joint project with Drake. By Gabriel Bras Nevares April 03, 2023
Music Chuck D Describes Eminem & Black Thought As "Cyborgs" Chuck D had huge praise for Eminem and Black Thought on "Drink Champs." By Cole Blake April 03, 2023
Music Riff Raff Offers $500k To Use Drake‘s Home Studio Riff Raff has apparently dropped $500,000 to rent out Drake's home studio. By Cole Blake April 03, 2023
Music Snoop Dogg Suggests Moneybagg Yo Pivot Into Acting "You're more than just a rap star," Snoop explained to the Memphis rapper. By Alexis Oatman August 08, 2023
Music Iggy Azalea Reportedly Wrote To Judge In Support Of Tory Lanez, Twitter Reacts In addition to Iggy Azalea, other inmates are vouching for Tory, saying he feels remorseful. By Alexander Cole August 07, 2023
Music Anyway The latest from Akon, with young singer Innoss B on the assist. By hnhh May 31, 2013
Music Smells Like Lean Spirit The latest leak from Seattle emcees Nacho Picasso and Avatar Darko, who put their own spin on Nirvana's "Smells Like Teen Spirit" over Clams Casino's "Waterfalls" instrumental (from his 2011 EP "Rainforest"). Their collaborative "Vampsterdam" project drops on June 10th. By hnhh May 30, 2013
Music Hood Rich Anthem (Remix) Heroes x Villains remixed DJ Scream’s ‘Hood Rich Anthem’, cooking up a new instrumental and adding a verse from Trinidad James (the original featured Gucci Mane, 2 Chainz, Waka Flocka, Yo Gotti and Future). By hnhh March 26, 2013
Music Fat Joe Recalls Convincing Bone Thugs-N-Harmony To Work With The Notorious B.I.G. Fat Joe says Bone Thugs-N-Harmony were hesitant to work with The Notorious B.I.G. due to loyalty to 2Pac. By Cole Blake June 06, 2023
Politics Nicki Minaj Praises Donald Trump's Message About Christian Persecution Nicki Minaj advocated for full religious freedom after reading President Donald Trump's claims about Christians in Nigeria. By Gabriel Bras Nevares November 01, 2025
Music 50 Cent Brutally Trolls Brandy For Abruptly Fleeing The Stage In Chicago Brandy has since put a statement out, blaming the incident on dehydration and a fear of fainting on stage. By Cole Blake October 21, 2025
Music NBA YoungBoy Fans In Atlanta Throw Outdoor Party After Show Was Canceled NBA YoungBoy is set to perform in his home city of New Orleans tonight (Sunday, October 19) while on his "Make America Slime Again" tour. By Gabriel Bras Nevares October 19, 2025