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Music Candace Owens Criticizes Ice Spice's "Think U The Sh*t (Fart)": "We've Fallen As A Society" Candace Owens isn't a fan of Ice Spice's new song. By Cole Blake January 31, 2024
Music Gym Class Heroes "As Cruel As School Children" Turns 17 In 2006, "As Cruel As School Children," arrived. We're revisiting the genre-blending project and its impact on Rap, Rock, and Pop. See what GCH guitarist Disashi Lumumba-Kasongo told us about the record as he reflected on its 17th anniversary. By Erika Marie September 06, 2023
Music The Timeless Impact Of “Illmatic": Hip-Hop’s Love Of Nas’s Debut Album 30 Years Later Nasir bin Olu Dara Jones is one of the most influential writers of our time, and what better time to celebrate that than this classic's 30th birthday? By Gabriel Bras Nevares April 20, 2024
Music Elliott Wilson Says Lil Yachty Forgave Him For Interview Comments, But Drake Hasn't Apparently the 6 God still hasn't reached out to Wilson about his remarks on hip-hop media- and the rapper's avoidance of it. By Gabriel Bras Nevares July 31, 2023
Music Drake Fans Stir Rumors That Young Thug Will Pop Out At Wireless Festival Drake already stunned fans with his special guests at Wireless last night, and a Young Thug appearance would be a massive treat. By Gabriel Bras Nevares July 12, 2025
Music Diddy Raised Over $3 Million For Coronavirus Relief Aside from spreading holiday cheer, Diddy's extensive Easter dance party served the additional purpose of fighting coronavirus. By Mitch Findlay April 14, 2020
Music A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie & Lil Uzi Team Up For UNICEF's Hurricane Dorian Relief Efforts Lil Uzi and A Boogie are teaming up for a good cause. By Aron A. September 17, 2019
Music John Legend Will Play Black Jesus In NBC’s "Jesus Christ Superstar Live" Who else could play Jesus Christ better than John Legend? By Chantilly Post December 19, 2017
Music 6LACK's "Talkback" Single Sets The Tone On Our "R&B Season" Playlist Which new R&B arrivals have you had in rotation this weekend? By Hayley Hynes March 12, 2023
Music Cardi B's Long-Awaited Album, "Am I The Drama?," Elicits Passionate Fan Reactions Cardi B will be embarking on the "Little Miss Drama" tour to promote her new album, "Am I The Drama?," in February. By Cole Blake September 19, 2025
Music Art Made Of Snoop Dogg’s Roaches And Ashes Sells For Thousands At Auction Artist Erica Kovitz transformed Snoop Dogg's ashes, roaches, pieces, and more into the "Ashes to Art" collection. By Caroline Fisher August 20, 2025
Pop Culture Adin Ross Continues Playboi Carti Feud, Calls "Ketamine" "Trash" Ross has been at odds with the rapper for several weeks now. By Ben Mock March 13, 2024