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Music Rick Ross Reveals Release Date For New Album "Set In Stone" Rick Ross has big plans for the summer, as his new album "Set In Stone" will land amid a 20th anniversary tour for "Port Of Miami." By Gabriel Bras Nevares May 08, 2026
Numbers NBA YoungBoy Passes J. Cole & Future In Total Platinum & Gold Certifications At only 22-years-old, NBA YoungBoy already has more RIAA certifications than future Hall-of-Fame rappers J. Cole and Future. By Alex Zidel February 09, 2022
Music Quando Rondo Talks "Here For A Reason," Rappers Vs. Streamers & Wanting 50 Cent To Produce His Biopic Quando Rondo's embarked on a new path but that hasn't changed his approach to crafting soulfully melodic records. The rapper chops it up about his new album, Thanksgiving plans, and more. By Aron A. November 21, 2024
Music Latto Gets Official But Disappointing First Week Sales For "Sugar Honey Iced Tea" While the success of Latto's new album isn't solely measured by commercial performance, many fans hoped for a bigger splash. By Gabriel Bras Nevares August 17, 2024
Music 50 Cent Is My Brother, Son Of Kenneth "Supreme" McGriff Claims G-Unit had, and arguably still has, a long-standing feud with McGriff's Supreme Team. By Ben Mock December 03, 2023
Music The History Of The Roc Nation Brunch Though the Roc Nation brunch was canceled this year, the gathering has traditionally been known as one of the most exclusive events in Hollywood. By TeeJay Small February 05, 2024
Music Jim Jones Explains Why He Passed On Signing Drake, The Weeknd, & J. Cole Jim Jones discussed why he passed on each of the artists during a recent interview with "The Art of Dialogue." By Cole Blake July 21, 2025
Music Sexyy Red Responds To Heavy STD Allegations Made By A Past Fling There could be some evidence that goes against Red's word. By Zachary Horvath December 03, 2024
Music DMX's Ex Wife Alleges That His Girlfriend Sent A Warlock To Her House To Stop Her Prayers DMX's ex wife Tashera Simmons made these comments about the late rapper's then-girlfriend on the Hardly Initiated podcast. By Gabriel Bras Nevares May 11, 2025
Music Erykah Badu Responds To Fan Who Says She'd Win Battle Against Lauryn Hill Erykah Badu and Lauryn Hill were pitted against each other in a hypothetical Instagram Live Battle, and Ms. Badu let it be known who would take the crown. By Erika Marie April 24, 2020
Music Brooklyn OGs Claim Bobby Shmurda & Rowdy Rebel Fell Out GS9 is apparently not what it used to be... By Gabriel Bras Nevares September 09, 2024
Music Young Thug Flamed On Social Media After Resurfaced Peewee Roscoe Audio Goes Viral Fans online have been quick to point out Young Thug's frequent criticism of Gunna following the YSL RICO trial. By Cole Blake August 27, 2025