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Music Common Recalls Kanye West Writing “Heard ‘Em Say” In Ten Minutes According to Common, he passed on several Kanye West beats back in the day, and some of them ended up becoming hits. By Caroline Fisher June 27, 2025
Music Jacquees Dubs Trey Songz A "Rapist" While Detailing Alleged Fight Out In Dubai, Trey Songz Seemingly Responds Jacquees has also banned Trey Songz from Atlanta. By Alexander Cole February 02, 2024
Original Content Eminem & Proof, One Of Hip-Hop's Great Friendships There was something undeniably wholesome about Eminem and Proof's brotherhood, a friendship built on mutual respect, trust, and unapologetic antics. By Mitch Findlay April 17, 2020
Music Lil Durk's Trial Delayed To January 2026 In Murder-For-Hire Case The other codefendants in this case agreed with the delay, but Lil Durk attempted to keep the original date or get an earlier trial alone. By Gabriel Bras Nevares September 20, 2025
Music Young Thug's Explosive & Emotional Big Bank Interview: 5 Key Takeaways Young Thug spoke to Big Bank on his "Perspektives With Bank" podcast about the YSL RICO trial, his friendships with other rappers, and more. By Gabriel Bras Nevares September 09, 2025
Music Nicki Minaj Halts Retirement And Promises Big Things For Her Next Album Nicki Minaj went on another spirited rant about JAY-Z and Roc Nation yesterday (Oct. 15) and claimed she was hanging it up because of Hov. By Zachary Horvath October 16, 2025
Relationships Freddie Gibbs’ New Girlfriend Revealed On Valentine’s Day Freddie Gibbs and Jasmine Grenaway are officially dating. By Cole Blake February 14, 2024
Music Saweetie Essential Songs: Hits From "Icy Grl" To "Best Friend" Check out Saweetie's top tracks, showcasing her rise in hip-hop with bold anthems and empowering lyrics. By Rain Adams June 24, 2024
Music XXL Unveils 2023 Freshman Class Featuring GloRilla, Finesse2tymes, And More XXL has revealed this year's Freshman class. By Caroline Fisher June 21, 2023
Music T.I. Proclaims "Atlanta Is Here" In Passionate Defense Of His Hometown The rant comes as T.I. works on his long-awaited next studio album, "Kill The King," which he shared a single from, earlier this month. By Cole Blake January 27, 2026
Music Fivio Foreign Drops Petty Video Of Latto As 21 Savage Tensions Escalate Fivio Foreign claimed he wasn't going to egg on 21 Savage any further, but he couldn't help himself by roping Latto into their beef. By Zachary Horvath January 23, 2026
Music Milo Yiannopoulos Defends Kanye West Outside Courthouse During Mansion Trial Kanye West is currently in a legal battle with construction worker Tony Saxon, and yesterday, opening statements in their trial began. By Caroline Fisher February 25, 2026