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Music The Game Sues UMG Over Alleged Lack Of Promotion Leading To Poor Album Sales The Game is suing Universal Music Group and Virgin for allegedly neglecting their end of the agreed-upon marketing budget for "Drillmatic." By Gabriel Bras Nevares October 02, 2026
Music Rick Ross Arrested For Alleged Battery In Miami Rick Ross has reportedly been arrested by Miami-Dade County police and subsequently charged with two forms of battery. By Alexander Cole October 01, 2026
Music FBG Casino's Release From Prison In RICO Drug Case Gets Explanation Future's brother FBG Casino was caught with 21 kilograms of fentanyl and charged with possession and intent to distribute. By Gabriel Bras Nevares December 07, 2025
Music Sounwave Reveals Kendrick Lamar Started ‘GNX’ Right After ‘Mr. Morale’ And Recorded Up To 100 Songs How Kendrick Lamar's 'GNX' came together. By Tallie Spencer December 04, 2025
Music 21 Savage Reveals His Stance On Rap Beef When Asked About Drake & Kendrick Lamar In a resurfaced interview, 21 Savage was asked whether or not he thinks Drake and Kendrick Lamar could ever squash their beef. By Caroline Fisher December 03, 2025
Music J.I.D Reveals He Nearly Signed To Quality Control Music Before Dreamville Which label do you think is a better fit for the emcee? By Erika Marie August 18, 2022
Music Ravyn Lenae Takes Her Talent To Tiny Desk For A Powerful Performance Ravyn Lenae performed several of her biggest tracks for NPR's Tiny Desk series. By Cole Blake June 22, 2022
Music Machine Gun Kelly Honored With His Own Day In Cleveland The city of Cleveland is honoring hometown rapper Machine Gun Kelly with his own holiday. By Cole Blake August 16, 2022
Music JayDaYoungan's Girlfriend & Baby Mama Share Messages Following His Death Jordan B and Carena Vonchae speak out following JayDaYoungan's death. By Aron A. July 28, 2022
Numbers Justin Bieber Lands Seventh No. 1 Album With "Changes" Justin Bieber's "Changes" is at the top of the charts. By Milca P. February 23, 2020
Music Wale's Bodyguard Hit With Illegal Gun Charges Bad news for a member of Wale's team. By Matt F May 31, 2017
Music Nas Opens "Sweet Chick" Restaurant In Los Angeles South meets East meets West as Nas opens new "Sweet Chick" restaurant in LA. By Mitch Findlay April 20, 2017