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Music Unforgettable Frankie Beverly Samples In Hip Hop The Maze frontrunner has significantly contributed to Hip Hop some fire rap tracks. By Demi Phillips January 29, 2024
Music What Is Nelly's Best-Selling Album? Nelly, a legend in the rap game, has had numerous successes, yet only one of his albums have sold more than 10 million copies. By Marvin J October 27, 2023
Music Rolling Loud Founder Dispels Reports Of Active Shooter Tariq Cherif says it was a false alarm. By Aron A. May 11, 2019
Music Mac Miller's "K.I.D.S" Mixtape Set To Hit Streaming Services Later This Year Mac Miller's breakout mixtape will be available on streaming services soon. By Aron A. August 13, 2019
Music Pharrell Has A Unique Take On His Iconic Single, "Beautiful" Pharrell can't help but hear "Mickey Mouse" when the song comes on. By Cole Blake October 06, 2024
Music Isaac Hayes' Estate Files Cease And Desist Against Donald Trump For Unauthorized Song Use The Hayes family have previously denounced usage of Isaac Hayes' music in political contexts. By Devin Morton August 12, 2024
Pop Culture Alabama Barker's Mom Says Her Rap Career Is "Amazing" & A "Natural Progression" Growing up with a rockstar father like Travis Barker allowed the 17-year-old to spend plenty of her childhood on a tour bus. By Hayley Hynes August 11, 2023
Music Third Chris King Murder Suspect Arrested In Las Vegas Chris King's third and supposed final murder suspect has finally been taken in custody after what was almost a two-year-long search. By Zachary Horvath February 19, 2026
Music d4vd's Family Fighting Back Against Testifying In Celeste Rivas Case The grand jury in d4vd's alleged murder case has already gathered several testimonies and now they are trying to summon the singer's family. By Zachary Horvath February 12, 2026
Music J. Cole & Veeze Spark Collab Demands After They Link Up At Lil Baby's Birthday Show The Dreamville boss' cosign through a verse is legendary at this point, and exactly what could take the Detroit MC to new heights. By Gabriel Bras Nevares December 30, 2023
Music Walter Scott Of The Whispers Passes Away At 81 Walter Scott was a founding member of The Whispers, whom you know for their massive hits like "And The Beat Goes On" and "Rock Steady." By Gabriel Bras Nevares June 27, 2025
Music 21 Savage's New "WHTTS?" First Week Sales Projections Reveal Odd Details 21 Savage's sudden surge in sales for "WHAT HAPPENED TO THE STREETS?" comes amid his "f**k the streets" messages with Young Thug and others. By Gabriel Bras Nevares December 21, 2025