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Reviews A$AP Rocky "Don't Be Dumb" Review Don’t Be Dumb doesn’t redefine A$AP Rocky, which is what many artists attempt after a decade-long hiatus. Instead, it finds him comfortable within his wheelhouse, reaffirming his ear for production, his eye for talent, and a sense of taste that resists easy categorization. By Aron A. January 20, 2026
Music "BodyPartz" Rapper Luci4 Passes Away At 23 Luci4 was found dead at a friend's house in Los Angeles and police are continuing to investigate the situation. By Cole Blake February 23, 2026
Music NBA YoungBoy Abused His White Tiger, Rescue Center Alleges In a recent YouTube video, Lions Tigers & Bears, an animal rescue center, alleged that NBA YoungBoy abused a white tiger he owned. By Zachary Horvath February 12, 2026
Music Chris Stokes Net Worth 2024: What Is The Record Executive Worth? Examine Chris Stokes' multifaceted career in the entertainment industry, spanning music production and film direction. By Rain Adams January 20, 2024
Music Joe Budden Reveals Whether Or Not He Misses Rory & Mal Fans have been curious about his answer. By Alexander Cole April 26, 2024
Music Freekey Zekey Reveals How He Helped Cam'ron Climb Out Of $1.4M In Debt Freekey Zekey says the financial struggles came after the release of Cam'ron's second studio album "S.D.E." By Cole Blake March 09, 2025
Music Ab-Soul's Close Friend, TDE Affiliate DoeBurger Has Passed Away: Report Doe Burger, a TDE affiliate and close friend of Ab-Soul's, has reportedly passed away. By Alex Zidel December 22, 2021
Music Sauce Walka Alleges Drake Has Been Spending Boatloads Of Cash On Women In Houston Sauce Walka has not been particularly fond of Drake this week, and now, according to DJ Akademiks, he is leveling big-time accusations. By Alexander Cole June 04, 2026
Music LeBron James Reflects On Infamous 2 Chainz Deluxe Album Meme Many people joked that LeBron James "invented" the deluxe album while executive producing 2 Chainz's "Rap Or Go To The League" from 2019. By Gabriel Bras Nevares September 18, 2025
Music Kanye West Is Retiring From Music It's unclear what this means for Vultures 2. By Alexander Cole July 09, 2024
Music Michael Jackson's "Friend" Comes Forward As Newest Accuser Michael Jacobshagen wrote a book about their "marvelous" friendship before these allegations. By Zaynab January 27, 2019
Music What Is Blueface's Real Name? Discover the real name and journey of rapper Blueface, from his L.A. roots to hip-hop fame, and his unique style that shook the industry. By Jake Skudder November 17, 2023