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Streetwear Lil Yachty Explains Why He Thinks Many Rappers Today Can't Dress This is far from Lil Yachty's only fashion hot take, as he prompted the ire of New York City's streetwear culture a few years ago. By Gabriel Bras Nevares March 06, 2026
Music Drake, Tems & More Bring Smooth Waves To Our Latest "R&B Season" Playlist Update Omar Apollo, Majid Jordan, RealestK, BIA, Arin Ray, RUSSELL!, and PARTYNEXTDOOR also shone this week. By Gabriel Bras Nevares October 08, 2023
Numbers XXXTentacion's "?" Album Becomes First Hip-Hop Album With 10 Billion Streams XXXTentacion continues to break records. By Alexander Cole October 24, 2023
Music Erica Banks Wants To Go Freestyle For Freestyle With Megan Thee Stallion Banks liked an idea that a fan dropped in the comments. By Lavender Alexandria May 06, 2024
Politics The Politics Of 50 Cent & Ja Rule's Beef: How Hip-Hop Mobilized Zohran Mamdani’s Victorious Mayoral Campaign Some might say he vibes more with Jay-Z and Alicia Keys’ "Empire State of Mind" than Billy Joel’s "New York State of Mind," but if his victory proves anything, like Jadakiss, Zohran Mamdani is truly outside with the streets that built New York. By Aron A. November 12, 2025
Music Polo G Reveals He's Started Using Drugs Again As A Coping Mechanism The revelation comes just days after he was arrested once again. By Lavender Alexandria April 18, 2024
Music Latto Flaunts Bougie Baby Shower Gifts From Sexyy Red, Usher & More Latto is currently expecting her first child, and based on her baby shower gifts, her peers couldn't be happier for her. By Caroline Fisher April 09, 2026
Music "King Richard" Film To Feature Beyonce Collab With Roc Nation's DIXSON A new Beyonce track is spotted on the "King Richard" credits. By Milca P. September 06, 2021
Music Cardi B, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, Jill Biden & More Announced As 2023 Grammys Presenters The Grammys announced Cardi B, The Rock, Jill Biden, Olivia Rodrigo and more as presenters. By Aron A. February 02, 2023
Music Quincy Honors "First Lady Of Hip Hop" Mom Kim Porter For Women's History Month The 29-year-old artist took some time to praise his mother & how she nurtured him to stand out, even if that meant standing alone. By Erika Marie March 23, 2021
Music GloRilla Reveals Her Loaded Feature List For Upcoming Debut Album "Glorious" Big Glo is looking to make a big statement. By Zachary Horvath October 07, 2024
Music Snoop Dogg Announces New Gospel Album "Altar Call" Snoop Dogg has already dipped his toes into this genre before, with his first effort being in 2018 with "Bible of Love." By Zachary Horvath April 15, 2025