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Numbers Rihanna's "ANTI" Continues Gargantuan Chart Run Following its release in January 2016, Rihanna's eighth studio album "ANTI" remains a Billboard staple four years straight. By Mitch Findlay June 24, 2020
Music Gunna Is Going On A Cleanse: "No Drugs No Sex No Media!" The rapper made his declaration on Twitter that he'll soon be partaking on a spiritual-like detox. By Erika Marie August 20, 2020
Music Lil Durk Announces "Just Cause Y'all Waited 2" Deluxe Release Date Lil Durk shares the release date and cover artwork for the deluxe edition of "Just Cause Y'all Waited 2." By Alex Zidel June 23, 2020
Original Content Down With The Deluxe Edition Trend While the Deluxe Edition trend may seem innocent on the surface, the lingering side-effects may very well prove detrimental to an artist's longevity. By Mitch Findlay July 27, 2020
Music Kanye West's New Album Titled "God's Country," First Single Dropping Soon: Report Kanye West's new album is reportedly called "God's Country," and according to Arthur Jafa, the new single and accompanying visuals could be out as soon as next week. By Lynn S. May 22, 2020
Music Mick Jenkins Concerned About Possible COVID-19 Symptoms Mick Jenkins took to Twitter to reveal that he's been experiencing symptoms of COVID-19 and that he's currently awaiting his results. By Mitch Findlay August 12, 2020
Music Pop Smoke Was "First" In XXL's 2020 Class, Couldn't Be Added Posthumously The publication stated that due to "circumstances out of our control," Pop Smoke's name couldn't be included on this year's list. By Erika Marie August 12, 2020
Music Conway Continues Onslaught With New Album Tease Conway The Machine's work ethic proves astounding as the rapper teases yet another new project. By Mitch Findlay April 22, 2020
Music Jada Pinkett Smith Honors Tupac With Heartwarming Birthday Post Jada Pinkett Smith paid tribute to her late childhood friend Tupac Shakur on his birthday with a lengthy social media post. By Erika Marie June 16, 2020
Music Snoop Dogg's Hair Reacts To L.A. Earthquake Before He Does Snoop Dogg returns to his slumber after the earthquake in Los Angeles. By Aron A. April 22, 2020
Music Drakeo The Ruler Provides Update On His Jail Sentence Incarcerated rapper Drakeo The Ruler takes to Twitter to put his legal situation in perspective, highlighting the injustices playing out against him. By Mitch Findlay September 02, 2020
Music Ralo Asks Judge To Have Marijuana Seized In Drug Bust Tested Ralo is pleading not guilty in federal drug trafficking case after 2019 private jet raid. By Noah C February 22, 2020