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Music Brian Steel Explains Why He Believes Young Thug “Is America” The longtime defense attorney pointed to Thug’s difficult childhood and massive career as proof of what he overcame. By Erika Marie August 28, 2026
Music Saucy Santana Questions Why DJ Akdemiks Was Checking His Posts While Drunk Saucy Santana went off on Akademiks for the insult. By Cole Blake October 02, 2024
Viral Fans React To Eminem's Diss Towards Coi Leray & Benzino Some young fans thought this was a random attack, older ones simply yawned at the long-running feud, and very few were legitimately shocked. By Gabriel Bras Nevares January 26, 2024
Music Masego Leads This Week's "R&B Season" Playlist Some new R&B vibes to set the tone for the week. By Aron A. October 10, 2021
Music Joe Budden Insists Megan Thee Stallion’s Met Gala Look Had “Nothing To Do” With The Theme According to Joe Budden, Megan Thee Stallion's Met Gala look didn't go with the theme, but she did look great. By Caroline Fisher May 08, 2025
Music Chief Keef Announces "Dirty Nachos" Single For "Almighty So 2," Fans Tired Of Constant Delays Amazon Music has the album slated for a release in the next couple of months. By Zachary Horvath January 30, 2024
Music Trey Songz Reflects On Blissful Moments With His Son: "You Changed My Life" Trey Songz is a proud father. By Chantilly Post October 21, 2019
Music DJ Paul Details Strict COVID-19 Measures At Three 6 Mafia Arena Show DJ Paul says anyone who isn't complying with the social distancing measures at Three 6 Mafia's arena show will get booted. By Aron A. October 20, 2020
Music Jermaine Dupri & Omarion Join In To Wish Bow Wow A Happy Birthday Fans are celebrating the rapper's 34th birthday — what's your favorite Bow Wow track? By Erika Marie March 09, 2021
Music Joe Budden Isn't A Fan Of J. Cole's "Disingenuous" Press Run Joe Budden has been previously critical of J. Cole's "The Fall-Off" album and its rollout, although he does give Cole his flowers too. By Gabriel Bras Nevares March 28, 2026
Music The Constant Elevation of GuWop: “Episodes” Closes The Chapter Of ‘06 Gucci Mane With "Episodes," Gucci Mane revisits the chaos of his early years, confronting his past head-on with clarity. By Aron A. October 24, 2025
Music Gunna, GloRilla, Jim Jones & More Lead The 2025 Hot 97 Summer Jam Lineup Other 2025 Hot 97 Summer Jam performers include A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie, Muni Long, Ja Rule, Kash Doll, Cash Cobain, and many more. By Gabriel Bras Nevares March 31, 2025