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Music T.I. Confirms He's Retiring From Music After His Next Album T.I. released the Pharrell-produced track, "Let Em Know," as the lead single from his next album, "Kill The King," earlier this month. By Cole Blake February 02, 2026
Music Nas' Harvard Fellowship Is Now Taking Applications Nas first partnered with Harvard University to launch the hip-hop fellowship back in 2013 and students can still take advantage. By Cole Blake January 21, 2026
Music Sexyy Red Says She's Ready To Have A Child With NBA YoungBoy Sexyy Red has been thirsting for NBA YoungBoy since late 2024 when the latter was in the middle of his federal fraud case. By Zachary Horvath September 05, 2025
Music Jay-Z Capitalizes On “Imaginary Players” Success With Music Video Re-Release On YouTube Jay-Z’s “Imaginary Players” was a diss track about Ma$e. It sampled the 1981 track “Imaginary Playmates” by Rene & Angela. By Bryson "Boom" Paul August 30, 2025
Music Chance The Rapper Has Solid First Week Sales Projections For New Album "STAR LINE" Chance The Rapper's latest independent release is yet another testament to his connection with fans and his work ethic. By Gabriel Bras Nevares August 23, 2025
Music Offset Brushes Off Disappointing “Haunted By Fame” Debut Offset's new project "Haunted By Fame" didn't chart on this week's Billboard Hot 100, and sold less than 8K units. By Caroline Fisher November 12, 2025
Music Lil Durk’s Crew Accused Of Threatening Judge As Prosecutors Push For Anonymous Jury Federal prosecutors recently filed an eight-page document, alleging that Lil Durk has displayed “contempt for the judicial process.” By Caroline Fisher November 12, 2025
Music B.G. Reveals Why Lil Wayne Wasn't At Cash Money & No Limit "Verzuz" Considering the drama between Turk, Birdman, and Cash Money right now, B.G. cleared the air around Lil Wayne's recent "Verzuz" absence. By Gabriel Bras Nevares October 31, 2025
Pop Culture Beyonce Was Nowhere To Be Found At Jay-Z's Fundraising Casino Event, Here Is Why Queen Bey got some much-needed beauty sleep. By Zachary Horvath October 02, 2023
Music Black Star's "Mos Def & Talib Kweli Are Black Star" Turns 25 An all-time classic, Black Star’s debut album put Yasiin Bey and Talib Kweli on the map, paving the way for their successful solo careers. By Wyatt Westlake September 29, 2023
Pop Culture Lil Yachty Flexes His OVO Chain Lil Yachty loves his OVO chain. By Jake Lyda June 26, 2023
Music Boosie Badazz Celebrates Release From Jail With Hilarious Request The rapper is officially out of jail and loving it. By Ben Mock June 24, 2023