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Original Content Diamond Certified Hip-Hop Albums: A Complete Guide A comprehensive guide to hip-hop's diamond-certified canon, which includes albums from Eminem, 2Pac, The Notorious B.I.G, and Lauryn Hill. By Robert Blair August 01, 2021
Reviews Drake "ICEMAN" Album Review "ICEMAN" finds Drake refocused and sharper under pressure, yet trapped between renewed lyrical intent and familiar victimhood, ego clashes, and uneven execution. By Aron A. May 18, 2026
Music Diddy’s Latest Accuser Describes His Genitals As “Adolescent” In New Lawsuit Diddy's legal battle continues. By Caroline Fisher May 26, 2024
Music Kendrick Lamar & Drake Beef: A Complete Timeline Of Diss Songs Drake vs. Kendrick Lamar. Who do you got? By Aron A. May 06, 2024
Music Rappers Like XXXTentacion: Juice WRLD, Lil Peep, Trippie Redd And More Explore the lasting influence of XXXTentacion on emo rap, through artists like Ski Mask, Juice WRLD, Lil Peep, and Trippie Redd. By Jake Skudder June 24, 2023
Music Rappers Who Own Their Masters One of the greatest business moves artists and rappers can make is owning their masters. Here's a list of rappers who have been shrewd enough to gain ownership of their masters. By Angelique Garr February 12, 2024
Music Kid Cudi Is Confident He & Kanye West Will Reconcile, Reveals They're Talking Again Kid Cudi and Ye have fallen out at various points throughout their careers, and it seems like they are reconciling once more. By Gabriel Bras Nevares July 19, 2026
Music Agallah The Don Unleashes On Busta Rhymes In New Diss Track "Chump" Agallah The Don has some issues with Busta Rhymes, and now, he is escalating things to diss track territory. By Alexander Cole May 04, 2026
Music Moneybagg Yo Details Chyna Santana's Death: "I Instantly Broke Down" Moneybagg Yo described how he "couldn't believe" she passed away. By Caroline Fisher June 01, 2023
Music J. Cole Reveals Kendrick Lamar Convinced Him To Not Quit Rapping J. Cole was having doubts during the making of "2014 Forest Hills Drive," which Kendrick Lamar reportedly assuaged. By Gabriel Bras Nevares July 11, 2026
Music Scarface Net Worth 2024: What Is The Rap Legend Worth? Delve into Scarface's storied career in hip-hop, from his influential role in the Geto Boys to his impactful solo career. By Rain Adams January 05, 2024
Music Concert Footage Shows D4vd Allegedly Crying Days After Celeste Rivas' Death D4vd is currently under arrest after prosecutors accused him of murdering teenager Celeste Rivas Hernandez. By Gabriel Bras Nevares April 25, 2026