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Music DMX's Daughter Visits Her Late Father's Gravesite DMX's daughter honors her late father. By Randy Mitchell April 12, 2023
Music Second Arrest Made For Lotta Cash Desto's Murder There has been an update into the investigation of Lotta Cash Desto's murder. By Ben Mock April 30, 2023
Music R. Kelly Sentenced To One More Additional Year Of Prison Time In Chicago Case While he was sentenced to 20 years in his Chicago case, the judge said he'll serve most of that time concurrently with his existing 30-year sentence from his New York trial. By Gabriel Bras Nevares February 23, 2023
Music Wu-Tang Clan, Nas & De La Soul Will Livestream Concert On Amazon Music If you didn't get a chance to catch these legendary MCs on their "N.Y. State Of Mind" tour, you're in luck now. By Gabriel Bras Nevares October 12, 2023
Original Content Belly Reveals His Post-Rap Retirement Plans After Next Two Albums EXCLUSIVE: Belly explains his decision to step back from the music industry after his next two albums and what he has planned next. By Aron A. May 23, 2023
Music Metro Boomin Says "Hip-Hop Is Alive & Well" As "Like That" Reaches No. 1 Metro Boomin is hyped about the success of "Like That." By Cole Blake April 02, 2024
Music 7 Hip Hop Albums Fans Are Still Waiting For Delayed rap albums have become all too common in the rap game today and we've got a list of the ones people want most. By Paul Barnes July 07, 2023
Sports The History Of Rucker Park & Hip Hop The famous park became a melting pot for basketball and rap. By Demi Phillips April 24, 2024
Music Drea Kelly Explains How Beyonce Deals With The Haters Superstardom breeds disdain, and hatred can only be balanced out with confidence. By Gabriel Bras Nevares December 16, 2024
Music Rihanna Provides Rare Update On New Music Rihanna reveals where she's at musically these days. By Aron A. February 09, 2023
Pop Culture Johnny Depp In Talks To Make Surprise Appearance At MTV VMAs Johnny Depp might dress up as the Moonperson. By Rex Provost August 20, 2022
Music Ladies First: Rapsody On Hip Hop's 50th & Women's Influence On The Culture Exclusive Interview: Rapsody is just as excited to celebrate 50 years of Hip Hop as we are! We caught up with the femcee to talk D'usse's HH50 Day Parties, what she wants to see from the culture, & to hear about the women in her life who have been a shoulder to lean on. By Erika Marie June 27, 2023