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Original Content The Best Hip-Hop Mashups From The Millennium We run through some of the best mash-ups from the mid-aughts. By Taylor Rubright May 19, 2019
Original Content Governors Ball 2017 Recap Chance the Rapper, Childish Gambino, and Wu-Tang Clan highlighted an action-packed Gov Ball 2017. By Danny Schwartz June 05, 2017
Music Swae Lee's Ex-Girlfriend Marliesia Ortiz Allegedly Fought His Sidechick Marliesia Ortiz isn't playing around. By Matthew Parizot April 09, 2018
Music Chris Brown Laughs Off TikToker's Cocaine Accusations & Apologizes For The Disappointment Chris Brown released a new single, "It Depends," featuring Bryson Tiller, whom is also on the Breezy Bowl XX Tour. By Bryson "Boom" Paul August 10, 2025
Music The Long Wait For A$AP Rocky: When Hiatuses Become Hollow Will Don’t Be Dumb ever drop? A$AP Rocky’s cool mystique is stuck in limbo, turning patient fans into increasingly cynical observers. By Aron A. July 22, 2025
Reviews Tyler, The Creator "DON'T TAP THE GLASS" Review Even though Tyler, The Creator is running it back rather than pushing it forward, "DON'T TAP THE GLASS" is nonetheless immediate and joyous. By Gabriel Bras Nevares July 21, 2025
Music Ja Rule Says He'll "Never" Reconcile With 50 Cent & Tony Yayo Despite Recent Apology Ja Rule previously issued a formal apology for his role in the viral run-in with Tony Yayo and Uncle Murda. By Cole Blake February 18, 2026
Music J. Cole Reveals He Wants To Focus On Producing For Other Artists J. Cole says that his newest album, "The Fall-Off," might be the last of his career as he switches his focus. By Cole Blake February 10, 2026
Politics Cardi B Applauds Bad Bunny's Anti-ICE Stance Amid Super Bowl Guest Rumors Cardi B also brought up her and Bad Bunny's shared Latin-Caribbean heritage and their "I Like It" collab ahead of Super Bowl LX. By Gabriel Bras Nevares February 08, 2026
Politics Donald Trump Calls Nicki Minaj A "Fantastic Winner" At "Melania" Premiere While some of United States President Donald Trump's supporters aren't fans of Nicki Minaj, he's as supportive of her as she is of him. By Gabriel Bras Nevares February 06, 2026
Music Miami Club That Played Kanye West's "Hitler" Song Now Facing Investigation Andrew Tate, Clavicular, Sneako, Nick Fuentes, and other creators caused controversy by requesting this Kanye West track at a Miami club. By Gabriel Bras Nevares January 25, 2026
Music 21 Savage & Fivio Foreign Trade Brutal Disses Over "F**k The Streets" Message Fivio Foreign is among the rappers who don't believe in 21 Savage's "f**k the streets" message, and 21 is finally clapping back. By Gabriel Bras Nevares January 23, 2026