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Original Content Why Dr. Dre Is One Of The Greatest Of All Time Dr. Dre has solidified his spot at the peak of hip-hop's upper echelon. Is it time to dub him the GOAT? By Mitch Findlay March 14, 2018
Original Content Top 25 Best Rihanna Songs RiRi has dominated the charts with her addictive hit singles for the past decade. We look back on the best of the best, to celebrate the singer's 30th birthday. By Courtney Miceli February 20, 2018
Music Lil Durk Calls Juice WRLD An "Icon," Shares Why He Quit Taking Percocets When he first heard of Juice WRLD's death, he thought the news was fake. By Erika Marie December 12, 2019
Music Nicki Minaj Tells Lil Wayne That Marriage To Kenneth Petty Is "Refreshing & Calming" Lil Wayne & Nicki Minaj linked up on Young Money radio where they spoke about her career, nabbing a No. 1 song with Doja Cat, why social media distancing is important, and what married life has been like for Mrs. Petty. By Erika Marie June 13, 2020
Music T-Boz Laughs Off Left Eye Conspiracy Rumors, Talks "Disrespectful" TLC Fans In 2002, Lisa Lopes was killed in a tragic car crash, and since that time, conspiracy theories have run rampant. By Erika Marie October 05, 2020
Music Pusha-T Responds To Young Thug, Demands Removal From Pop Smoke Deluxe Album Pusha-T suggests Drake is a snitch in his response to Young Thug before demanding his removal from the upcoming Pop Smoke deluxe album. By Alex Zidel July 07, 2020
Original Content Kanye West Bowing To Lil Wayne's "Tha Carter V" Is A Sign Of Time-Honored Respect Kanye West has learned to stand toe-to-toe with Lil Wayne, if nothing else. By Devin Ch September 29, 2018
Original Content Top 25 Best Lil Wayne Songs Of All Time The essentials from Wayne's vast catalogue. By Daniel Q July 08, 2017
Profiles Behind The Beat: Zaytoven Interview: Zaytoven speaks on his long history as church organist, the remarkable making of "Beast Mode," and how he's managed to remain a devoted family man while serving the streets with combustible trap beats for the past 15 years. By Danny Schwartz June 22, 2016
Music 50 Cent Feels Responsible For Donald Trump Denying Diddy's Pardon Request 50 Cent has stayed on Diddy's head throughout his legal bout, and he feels his efforts have convinced the POTUS to keep him behind bars. By Zachary Horvath January 09, 2026
Music Diddy Juror Has Officially Been Dismissed From The Trial Due To Inconsistent Statements Diddy's legal team previously warned that if this juror dismissal happened, they would push for a mistrial. By Gabriel Bras Nevares June 16, 2025
Music Suge Knight Now Believes That Diddy Belongs In Prison For Assaulting Cassie Suge Knight previously stated late last month that "this shouldn't be a case where [Diddy] should be going to prison." By Zachary Horvath June 14, 2025