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Music Joe Budden Draws Backlash For His Domestic Violence Comments & His Past Accusations Many brought up that Joe Budden is in no place to speak on abusive relationships, as he allegedly fostered one with his past partners. By Gabriel Bras Nevares July 05, 2024
Music Ray J Essential Songs Ray J's career highlighted through five essential tracks showcasing his versatility, vocal talent, and impact on R&B and hip-hop. By Rain Adams July 02, 2024
Tech 7 Best DAWs for Hip-Hop (Ranked) Explore the top 7 DAWs for hip-hop production, ranked. From FL Studio to Reason, find the perfect tool to create your next big track. By Jake Skudder November 03, 2023
Music Uncle Murda Believes Jay-Z Is Going To Respond To Drake Drake had some slick lines for Jay-Z on his album "ICEMAN," and Uncle Murda believes this is going to lead to a response. By Alexander Cole May 28, 2026
Music Drake Hits 16 Billion Spotify Streams In 2025 As Rapper With Most Daily Streams If Drake really is dropping "ICEMAN" this year, then his numbers by the end of 2025 will look even more impressive than expected. By Gabriel Bras Nevares November 21, 2025
Music Lil Mama Says She's Starting A "Heterosexual Rights Movement" Lil Mama doubles down on her transphobic comments by saying she's starting a "heterosexual rights movement". By Alex Zidel March 19, 2021
Profiles Meet Bas: Dreamville's Cosmopolitan Sage Interview: Bas discusses his Muslim roots, discovering rap at age 23, and his new album "Too High to Riot." By Danny Schwartz April 21, 2016
Music Rod Wave Says He Feels Like He Sold His Soul: "This Sh*t Not Really Me" Rod Wave says he's not comfortable performing and plans to retire from music soon. By Alex Zidel January 19, 2022
Random Tyler, The Creator Paid $100 For A Random New Yorker's $10 Sunglasses Not that's a come-up! By Keenan Higgins January 17, 2020
Music 50 Cent Reflects On 20th Anniversary Of "Get Rich or Die Tryin'" It's officially been 20 years since the release of 50 Cent's "Get Rich or Die Tryin.'" By Cole Blake February 06, 2023
Music Maino Explains Why DJ Akademiks Beef Isn't As Deep As People Think DJ Akademiks and Maino have been going at each other despite their previous link-ups, and it's all because of some fashion trolling. By Gabriel Bras Nevares December 28, 2025
Music Kanye West's Longtime Manager John Monopoly Addresses Ye's Mental Health Amid Kanye West's apologies for his antisemitism, his colleague John Monopoly gave fans a bit more context and insight into his current state. By Gabriel Bras Nevares February 01, 2026