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Music J Dilla "Donuts" Track At Center Of Netflix Copyright Infringement Lawsuit: Report The beloved rapper passed away years ago, but the sample on his song "Workinonit" has caused controversy. By Erika Marie September 01, 2020
Music Killer Mike Won't Open Barbershop After Georgia Reopens On Friday As Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp announces to lift the majority of the state's lockdown, Killer Mike breaks own exactly why his barbershop won't be opening up shop this Friday. By Aron A. April 21, 2020
Music Kendrick Lamar & J. Cole's Joint Project "Not Happening," TDE's Punch Says Sorry, guys. TDE"s Punch debunks rumors surrounding J. Cole and Kendrick Lamar's joint project. By Aron A. May 20, 2020
Music Jagged Edge & 112 Will Battle On Verzuz: Report Jagged Edge and 112 will reportedly go head-to-head in a Verzuz battle, which was previously teased by Timbaland and Swizz Beatz. By Alex Zidel May 20, 2020
Music DJ Envy Claims A '6ix9ine Manager' Called Him For A Breakfast Club Interview The radio host shared today that he woke up to missed calls at 4am this morning, which ended up being 6ix9ine's manager. By Madusa S. January 28, 2021
Music Kanye West Tried To Sign An 18-Year-Old Lil Yachty? Lil Yachty reveals that he nearly joined the G.O.O.D Music roster. By Aron A. March 23, 2021
Music Lil Wayne Issues A Much-Needed Reminder Lil Wayne appears to offer a take on the current climate, reminding the masses of a crucial bar from "6 Foot 7 Foot." By Mitch Findlay February 24, 2021
Music David Banner Claims The Rap Game Stole Migos' Style David Banner believes that the Migos were mercilessly style-jacked by the entire rap game without even the slightest hint of proper credit. By Mitch Findlay April 21, 2021
Music Timbaland & Swizz Beatz Haven't Linked Since Verzuz Started Despite having launched a true phenomenon in "Verzuz," Swizz Beatz and Timbaland have not connected in real life since it started. By Mitch Findlay February 24, 2021
Numbers Cardi B's "Up" Becomes Her Fifth #1 Single Cardi B's "Up" secures the top position on the Billboard charts, giving the rapper the fifth number one of her career. By Mitch Findlay March 22, 2021
Music Jay-Z, Diddy, Saweetie, The Game & More Show Out For 4th Of July The stars were most definitely outside for Fourth of July. By Taya Coates July 05, 2021
Music NLE Choppa Wants Credit For Success Without IG Or Promo: "I'm A GOAT" He believes he is acquiring the same numbers if not more than other artists who use Instagram and cross-promotion to help sell their music. By Erika Marie April 19, 2021