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Music Janelle Monae On Misogyny In Hip Hop: “I Really Only Ever Wanna Hear Women Rapping" Janelle Monae called out the prevalent misogyny in hip hop, admitting that she "really only ever [wants to] hear women rapping." By Lynn S. July 04, 2020
Music Yung Miami's No Longer Posting Images Of Newborn After Wave Of Fake Accounts "Ya'll people are sick." By Chantilly Post November 28, 2019
Pop Culture Ricky Powell, Iconic Hip-Hop Photographer, Passes Away At 59 Rest in peace to the honorary fourth Beastie Boy. By Joshua Robinson February 02, 2021
Music Jack Harlow Aims For A Classic With Cinematic Album Trailer Jack Harlow expresses interest in crafting a classic record with the release of his upcoming debut album "That's What They All Say." By Mitch Findlay December 08, 2020
Music Isaiah Rashad & TDE's Punch Playfully Exchange Tweets About New Album Isaiah Rashad and Punch go back-and-forth about new music on Twitter. By Alex Zidel January 04, 2021
Music The Weeknd Calls For Justice For Jacob Blake With VMA Acceptance Speech The Weeknd used his speech at the VMAs to call for justice for Breonna Taylor and Jacob Blake. By Cole Blake August 30, 2020
Music King Von's Label Issues Statement On His Passing King Von's label, EMPIRE, issues a statement on the rapper's shooting death. By Alex Zidel November 06, 2020
Music Plies Breaks Down Stance On The COVID-19 Vaccine Plies takes a moment to explain his stance on the COVID-19 vaccination, maintaining that he'll be taking it at the first opportunity. By Mitch Findlay February 01, 2021
Music Lizzo Shuts Down Payola Allegations: "The People Are Making These Calls, Not The Label" The singer claims that her fans are making her recent chart success possible. By Lynn S. November 27, 2019
Music Snoop Dogg Shares The Biggest Lesson 2Pac Taught Him Snoop Dogg takes to Instagram to reflect on some of 2Pac's enduring wisdom, a testament to one of hip-hop's legendary figures. By Mitch Findlay March 11, 2020
Music Drake Joins Dabbing Granny On IG Live To Confirm He's In Album Mode Drake and Dabbing Granny hit up Instagram Live for some wholesome vibes on Hump Day. By Aron A. March 11, 2020
Music Drake Lands At No. 2 Spot On Billboard Chart, Losing To Kenny Chesney Drake lost to Kenny Chesney for the top spot on the Billboard 200 chart this week. By Cole Blake May 10, 2020