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Pop Culture Is Doja Cat Getting The "Nicki Minaj Treatment" At The Grammys? Nicki Minaj is trending despite not appearing, performing at, or being nominated at the 2021 Grammy Awards. By Alex Zidel March 15, 2021
Music Playboi Carti Doesn't Drop "Whole Lotta Red" & Fans Are Losing It Playboi Carti fans are still waiting for the album. By Alex Zidel October 18, 2019
Music Maryland Court Allows Rap Lyrics To Be Used As Evidence In Murder Trial A Maryland Appeals court has ruled in favor of allowing rap lyrics to be used as legitimate evidence in a courtroom. By Madusa S. January 07, 2021
Music Wiz Khalifa Shares Album Cover For "Big Pimpin" Wiz Khalifa proves he's still going strong as he unveils the album cover for his upcoming "Big Pimpin" project. By Mitch Findlay July 21, 2020
Original Content Kendrick Lamar's "The Heart" Series Is A Reminder Of His God-Tier MC Status While we anticipate "Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers," we take a deep dive into Kendrick Lamar's "The Heart" series. By Aron A. May 11, 2022
Music Melle Mel Says Hip-Hop Isn't The Music Of The Streets Melle Mel argues why hip-hop isn't the music of the streets. By Alex Zidel March 25, 2021
Music Fans React To ScHoolboy Q's New Album "Blue Lips," AOTY Praise Dominates WHetHer it's tHe instrumental cHoices, tHe featured guests, or tHe West Coast rapper's performances, "Blue Lips" left a Huge mark. By Gabriel Bras Nevares March 01, 2024
Music Usher’s L.A. Home Reportedly Burglarized For Over $800K In Cash & Jewelry Usher's estranged wife, Grace Miguel, says their LA home was burglarized for over $800K worth. By Kevin Goddard April 17, 2018
Music Russ Reminds Travis Scott That He Went To The Pyramids First Russ wants fans to know he is a trendsetter. By Alexander Cole July 11, 2023
Music XXXTentacion's Family Organizes Fan Memorial For Wednesday June 27th Service from 12pm to 6pm. By Devin Ch June 23, 2018
Music Eminem Reveals Arcade-Themed "Curtain Call 2" Merch Eminem has shared the merch for the release of his upcoming greatest hits collection, "Curtain Call 2." By Cole Blake July 20, 2022
Music Lil Baby Sparks Debate By Ranking His Top Five Atlanta Rappers Lil Baby is one of the biggest stars in Atlanta hip hop, but he made the decision to put four rappers above himself. By Elias Andrews March 06, 2025