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Music Drake "The Heart Part 6": What Is Kendrick Lamar's "Mother I Sober" Actually About? Now that the rap beef has become a "facts" crusade, there's an irony to how each MC has no proof, and as for Drake, no comprehension skills. By Gabriel Bras Nevares May 06, 2024
Music Jimmy Jam Net Worth 2024: What Is The Iconic Producer Worth? Discover the enduring legacy of Jimmy Jam, one half of the legendary production duo with Terry Lewis, and explore his monumental impact on the world of R&B and pop music. By Rain Adams May 01, 2024
Music What Is Taylor Swift's Best-Selling Album? Taylor Swift’s crossover to full-blown pop was an artistic risk that paid off. By Demi Phillips November 27, 2023
Original Content Kevin Gates "Super General" Freestyle: A Lyric Break Down We break down the many references littered across Kevin Gates's controversial "Super General" freestyle. By Aron A. June 10, 2022
Original Content OutKast's "The Whole World": Satire With A Smile Even though it was released nineteen years ago, OutKast's "The Whole World" feels like the perfect soundtrack for these modern times. By Mitch Findlay June 13, 2020
Reviews Future "MIXTAPE PLUTO" Album Review It says it right there on the box, and this uncompromising Future release doesn't need to change who "MIXTAPE PLUTO" is. By Gabriel Bras Nevares September 24, 2024
Music Stevie J Recalls Meeting Diddy For The First Time Decades Before Scandal Stevie J publicly stood by Diddy before his arrest on federal trafficking charges, claiming he was on drugs during his leaked abuse of Cassie. By Gabriel Bras Nevares March 03, 2025
Music Drake’s Music Springs Another Leak With Unreleased Central Cee Collab, “Triumph Tower,” Hits Social Media Drake’s latest album, ICEMAN, has been threatened to be leaked to the public by emerging streamers known as $BAGWORK. By Bryson "Boom" Paul September 20, 2025
Politics Drake Appears To Show Love To Pro-Palestine Protesters Outside Of His Copenhagen Hotel Drake is currently in Europe with PartyNextDoor to tour in support of their recent album, "Some Sexy Songs 4 U." By Cole Blake August 27, 2025
Music A$AP Rocky's New Album "Don't Be Dumb" Gains 500K Pre-Saves On Spotify Alone A$AP Rocky is dropping the "Punk Rocky" single off of his upcoming album "Don't Be Dumb" tomorrow, so the hype is getting even more real. By Gabriel Bras Nevares January 04, 2026
Music Kendrick Lamar’s Possible 2026 Tour Could Push Back His Upcoming Comedy With ‘South Park’ Team Will Kendrick Lamar go on tour next year? By Tallie Spencer December 04, 2025
Music LaRussell Responds To Heaven-Sent Controversy In The Worst Way Possible LaRussell says that fans are misunderstanding what he was going for with the lyrics to his wildly controversial new song. By Cole Blake March 17, 2026