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Music Young Thug Pledges Loyalty To Birdman Young Thug still has love for Birdman. By Mitch Findlay January 19, 2018
Reviews The Weeknd "My Dear Melancholy," Review "My Dear Melancholy," bills itself as "House of Balloons Pt. 2" but is instead an investigation into whether The Weeknd has any business catching feelings. By Patrick Lyons April 05, 2018
Original Content 10 Essential Travis Scott Tracks Get ready to embark on one of the most lit musical excursions with this week's essential tracks list featuring none other than Travis Scott. By Devon Jefferson May 14, 2017
Music Playboi Carti Calls Out Instagram For Flagging Posts Amidst Album Promo Playboi Carti has fans on the edge of their seats for album details, but IG isn't making things go smoothly. By Elias Andrews March 04, 2025
Music Future Adds To Rumors Of A Drake Beef By Dropping The Original Version Of "Feel No Ways" The song originally leaked all the way back in 2015. By Lavender Alexandria April 12, 2024
Music Goodie Mob Reflects On Hearing Tupac's "Hit Em Up" Before Its Release “Everything about that record was true,” Big Gipp said. By Tallie Spencer December 27, 2023
Music The Weeknd Displays His Tongue Skills, Audience Goes Wild: Watch The Weeknd showed off during his After Hours Til Dawn Tour. By Rex Provost July 31, 2022
Music Tyler, The Creator & Frank Ocean Show Off Their Matching Whips It looks like Tyler has followed in Frank's automotive footsteps. By Lynn S. November 22, 2019
Music Cops List Alleged Injuries From Lil Nas X Arrest Lil Nas X did post a $75,000 bail but he's still up for a few years in prison as the authorities are taking this arrest seriously. By Zachary Horvath August 26, 2025
Music BigXThaPlug Answered Reporters With Clever “I Hope You’re Happy” LP Promotion While Leaving Jail In Dallas BigXThaPlug’s sophomore album, Take Care, was certified platinum in August. The album features “The Largest” and “Change Me.” By Bryson "Boom" Paul August 23, 2025
Music Gladys Knight Shuts Down Her Son's Elder Abuse Allegations Gladys Knight is currently performing alongside Chaka Khan, Patti LaBelle and Stephanie Mills on the "The Queens Tour." By Cole Blake August 19, 2025
Music Benzino Accuses Fat Joe Of Helping Tank The Ratings Of BET Hip-Hop Awards Benzino took to Instagram Live to throw some shade at Fat Joe for his perceived role in helping tank the ratings of the BET Hip-Hop Awards. By Devin Morton August 10, 2025