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Original Content How Mac Miller's "Red Dot Music" Unlocked His True Potential How Mac Miller reinvented himself, took control of his narrative and his legacy while on a collision course with tragedy. By Michael Kawaida January 14, 2020
Music Royce Da 5'9's Dad Thought Dr. Dre Was A Licensed Medical Professional Royce Da 5'9's dad hilariously recalls the time Dr. Dre called his house, only to be mistaken for a licensed medical professional. By Mitch Findlay March 10, 2021
Music Busta Rhymes Remembers Destructive Reaction To Eminem's "My Name Is" Busta Rhymes fondly reflects on the time Wyclef Jean showed him Eminem's "My Name Is" and his windshield suffered as a result. By Mitch Findlay November 13, 2020
Music Pop Smoke's Housemate Denies Setting Him Up Pop Smoke's close friend and housemate, Mike Dee, has spoken about the rapper's death after being accused by fans of setting him up. By Alex Zidel February 19, 2020
Music Royce Da 5'9" Implores Black Men To Squash All Beefs Royce Da 5'9" volunteers his diplomatic prowess, encouraging his fellow Black men to put aside their differences. By Mitch Findlay June 09, 2020
Music Twista Says Rap Has Gone Through "Decline Of Intelligent Input" Twista sat down with Hot 97 to talk about his new album "Lifetime," the Chicago rap scene, and how hip hop has changed over the years. By Erika Marie February 14, 2020
Music Miley Cyrus Fans Weren't Happy With Playboi Carti's Lollapalooza Set While awaiting Miley Cyrus' set at Lollapalooza, some of the singer's fans found themselves trapped in the rage after Playboi Carti hit the stage. By Joshua Robinson August 02, 2021
Numbers "Sicko Mode" Becomes One Of The Most Streamed Songs Ever The collab has earned the new accolade as one of the most-streamed songs ever. By Madusa S. December 29, 2020
Music Jennifer Lopez Recreates "Love Don't Cost A Thing" Video Jennifer Lopez celebrates the 20th anniversary of her album "J.Lo" by revisiting an iconic scene from the "Love Don't Cost A Thing" music video. By Aron A. January 24, 2021
Music Soundcloud Creator Forum Gives Artists & Industry Entrepreneurs All The Gems The SoundCloud Creator Forum in Toronto brought out rising artists from Drake's hometown who have expanded their brands with the help of the streaming service. By Erika Marie February 28, 2020
Music Swizz Beatz Clarifies Foxy Brown v. Lil Kim "Verzuz" Rumors Fans are hoping that the two rap icons can squash their beef and celebrate their music on "Verzuz." By Erika Marie December 07, 2020
Music Chloe Bailey Says She Doesn't See Herself As Sexual After Solo IG Blows up For Chloe, it’s all about self expression. By Joshua Robinson February 01, 2021