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Music DJ Akademiks Alleges Kendrick Lamar Removed Drake & Playboi Carti Collab From New Album "MUSIC" Drake is reportedly working on new solo music, whereas Kendrick Lamar and Playboi Carti just offered three different musical team-ups. By Gabriel Bras Nevares March 16, 2025
Music Kanye West Reveals Ridiculous Criteria For Open Casting Call The casting call comes as Kanye West continues to work on his upcoming studio album, "Bully," which is dropping in June. By Cole Blake March 16, 2025
Music Lesley Nicole, Aaliyah's Former Backup Dancer, Remembers Final Moments With Singer Before Tragic Death Lesley Nicole dancer in Aaliyah's music video, "Rock The Boat," the last video the singer shot in the Bahamas. By Bryson "Boom" Paul April 12, 2025
Music Duke Dennis Reveals Mixed Feelings About GloRilla Shoutout On "ILBB2" GloRilla shot her shot at Duke Dennis, but the YouTuber isn't quite sure how to react to her bars. By Elias Andrews February 25, 2025
TV “106 & Park” Turns 25: The Moments That Made It Legendary We’re revisiting the unforgettable moments, from iconic performances to live TV chaos, that still live rent-free in Hip Hop history. By Erika Marie June 11, 2025
Music Kirk Franklin Net Worth 2025: What Is The Gospel Icon Worth? Gospel's modern torchbearer, Kirk Franklin, blending tradition with innovation in music. By Jake Skudder September 20, 2023
Music Tommie Lee Defends Sexyy Red Amid Sex Tape Scandal Tommie Lee has spoken out in support of Sexyy Red on Instagram. By Cole Blake October 08, 2023
Music 7 No. 1 Rap Songs From 2012 Drake's reign as Billboard's Artist Of The Decade began to really take shape in 2012. By Demi Phillips September 11, 2023
Original Content Travis Scott's Biggest Songs Travis Scott has created some of the biggest hits of the last few years. Here's a look at the rapper's most popular songs to date. By Josh Megson April 13, 2023
Original Content YNW Melly Net Worth 2024: Updated Wealth Of The Rapper Discover the wealth journey of YNW Melly. His rise to fortune was shaped by hit songs before his arrest. By Jake Skudder February 22, 2024
Music Hip Hop Artists Who Have Won Big At The Oscars From Eminem to Will Smith, only a handful of rappers have snagged the coveted Academy Award. By Demi Phillips January 26, 2024
Streetwear A Brief History Of Chief Keef & True Religion Jeans From "True Religion Fein" to collaborations with the denim brand, Chief Keef's love for True Religion has been well documented over the years. By Aron A. June 18, 2024