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Original Content 15 Things We Learned From Kendrick Lamar's Zane Lowe Interview Takeaways from Kendrick's new 45-minute interview. By Danny Schwartz April 21, 2017
Politics Bun B On The COVID Era: Megan Thee Stallion Shooting, Ice Cube's CWBA, Jeezy Verzuz Gucci & More Will Bun B run for Mayor of Houston? On the second day of HNHH's "12 Days Of Christmas," the Trill OG reveals his possible future in politics, details tutoring Pimp C, partying with BMF, and watching Gucci Mane and Jeezy make-up 15 years after witnessing the two record "So Icy." By Aron A. December 14, 2020
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
Original Content A Tropical Takeover: The Steel Drum In Hip-Hop A look at the steel drum's infiltration into hip-hop production. By Joseph Coffey-Slattery November 08, 2018
Music Kanye West Faced His Demons On "My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy"—And Searched For Peace On "The Life Of Pablo" From the triumphant return from cultural exile on "My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy" to the chaotic but inspired rollout of "The Life of Pablo," Kanye weathered storm after storm to arrive at a fleeting sense of peace—which may be why he now sees "TLOP" as the superior album, even over what many consider his magnum opus. By Aron A. April 17, 2025
TV Drake Blesses Kai Cenat's Streamer University Students With An OVO Care Package Kai Cenat officially started Streamer University last night, and as it turns out, Drake was there to offer up a care package. By Alexander Cole July 16, 2026
TV Funk Flex Has Harsh Words For Jay-Z And Charlamagne Tha God Funk Flex recently took to Hot97 where he offered up some commentary on Charlamagne Tha God and his ties to Jay-Z. By Alexander Cole July 07, 2026
Music Ja Rule Explains Why He's A "Better Rapper" Than 50 Cent Ja Rule also said that he wishes nothing but "luck" for 50 Cent and isn't interested in focusing on negativity. By Cole Blake November 11, 2025
Music Young Thug Randomly Changes His Instagram Profile Picture To Kevin Gates Sucking Toes Young Thug has stirred up controversy as of late for his co-sign of the "f the streets" movement, but this latest move just has fans confused. By Zachary Horvath January 08, 2026
Music Joe Budden Steps Into Viral Debate About Drake's Classic Albums "The Joe Budden Podcast" recently spoke about Drake's discography after Ebro suggested he's never making a classic album. By Gabriel Bras Nevares March 08, 2026
Music Chubbs Trolls T-Pain After Divisive Comments About Drake's Inability To "Bow Out Gracefully" After T-Pain's comments about Drake not knowing when to step away, Chubbs took to Instagram to troll the rapper/singer/streamer. By Devin Morton June 29, 2025
Sports LA Dodgers Use Kendrick Lamar's "Not Like Us" As Anthem For Postseason Kendrick Lamar's "Not Like Us" is everywhere. By Cole Blake October 06, 2024