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Original Content Breakout Artists Of 2021 Check out this year's hottest breakout hip-hop artists, including Coi Leray, Nardo Wick, EST Gee, BIA, and more. By Alex Zidel December 09, 2021
Music Numbers Suggest NBA YoungBoy Is Being Blacklisted By Radio There are discrepancies between YB's streaming numbers and radio plays. By Taylor McCloud October 07, 2021
Original Content DJ Khalil On How Kendrick Lamar Influences Him, Dr. Dre Update & Timbaland Controversy DJ Khalil details meeting Dr. Dre at his sister’s birthday party, the art of sampling, working with Kendrick Lamar, and why hip-hop is an extension of jazz music. By Aron A. February 19, 2021
Music Kanye West & Playboi Carti Flick Up Together Many people are speculating a collaboration may be on the way. By Madusa S. May 30, 2021
Relationships Sukihana Slams DaniLeigh's "Yellow Bone" Song: "You Thought [DaBaby] Was Leaving MeMe For You?" The "Love & Hip-Hop: Miami" star sat down with Jason Lee to discuss a myriad of topics on his REVOLT podcast. By Hayley Hynes April 29, 2023
Original Content Michael Diamond/Mike D Net Worth 2024: Updated Wealth Of The Legendary Rapper Explore Mike D's net worth in 2024, from Beastie Boys success to business ventures and philanthropy. Discover his journey. By Jake Skudder February 02, 2024
Music Cassie Finally Receives Platinum Plaque For "Me & U" Classic: "This Was Long Overdue" The song was released 16 years ago but today, the singer said she was reminded to celebrate herself. By Erika Marie August 11, 2022
Music Travis Scott Plays Unreleased Sheck Wes Verse On "FE!N," Selling Ferrari For $4 Million The "UTOPIA" track mainly features Playboi Carti, but there was a time when Mudboy had a more prominent appearance. By Gabriel Bras Nevares July 30, 2023
Music Lil Baby & Akademiks Beef: A Timeline Of Events A breakdown of Lil Baby and Akademiks' ongoing feud, beginning with the release of "It's Only Me." By Aron A. July 19, 2023
Pop Culture Janelle Monae Flashes Her Chest During Essence Festival Performance The girls aren't coming to play at this year's Essence Festival. By Hayley Hynes July 01, 2023
Music Central Cee Gets Praise For Performing At Glastonbury Without A Backing Track Fans loved his recent performance. By Caroline Fisher June 25, 2023
Music Swae Lee Calls "Cap" On French Montana "Unforgettable" Claims French Montana claims he had to structure "Unforgettable" before it was released but Swae Lee begs to differ. By Alex Zidel April 28, 2020