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Original Content Tyler, The Creator's Evolution: From "Bastard" To "Flower Boy" With "IGOR"'s imminent arrival, we took a look at the musical and lyrical growth of Tyler, The Creator and the shifts in his artistry. By Robert Blair May 14, 2019
Music Michael Jackson's Brother Claims 1993 Accuser's Father "Killed Himself From Guilt" The artist offered an interview following "Leaving Neverland." By Zaynab January 30, 2019
Music Coi Leray Dubs Rolling Ray "Obsessed" As He Calls For Her Lookalikes Ray not only recorded a song called "Big Purr," but he's looking for Cor Leray lookalikes for his music video. By Erika Marie May 07, 2021
Music Travis Scott Praises Björk As One Of His "Biggest Inspirations" Travis Scott credited Björk as one of his "biggest inspirations" at Primavera Sound. By Cole Blake November 16, 2022
Music Lil Mo "Felt Some Type Of Way" After Fabolous Failed To Respond To Collab Request They've made hits together and have been longtime friends, but Mo admitted that she was upset he didn't "just ain't get back." Instead, T-Pain obliged. By Erika Marie August 05, 2021
Original Content 21 Savage's Top 10 Best Features Since "Issa" With his sophomore album in the works, we take a look at 21 Savage's best features over the past 15 months. By Narsimha Chintaluri October 17, 2018
Music Pop Smoke Fans Are Livid About New Music Teaser Pop Smoke fans are fed up with his label after it was reported that another posthumous album could be on the way. By Alex Zidel January 03, 2022
Music Stormzy Explains Why Drake Using UK Sound "Is Undeniably A Good Thing" Stormzy looks at the good and the bad of Drake dabbling into the UK Sound. By Aron A. January 15, 2020
Original Content How Mac Miller's "Faces" Transformed The Trajectory Of His Life & Career Miller's 2014 mixtape was the most pivotal turning point in the "Swimming" rapper's career. By Taylor McCloud October 19, 2021
Music Cordae Asked YBN Nahmir For His Blessing Before Changing Name He says he didn't pay the backlash any mind as long as his friend gave his stamp of approval before dropping "YBN" from his name. By Erika Marie October 27, 2021
Music Scott Storch Confirms "Candy Shop" Was Initially For Fat Joe, Not 50 Cent The megaproducer revealed that he and Joe collaborated on the production but it ultimately went to Fif who added Olivia to the hook. By Erika Marie July 01, 2022
Music Charlamagne Tha God Explains Why Allegations Against Jay-Z Are "Complete Foolishness" Charlamagne Tha God has weighed in on the lawsuit. By Cole Blake December 09, 2024