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Music What Is Jay-Z's Best-Selling Album? Discover the iconic "Vol. 2... Hard Knock Life" album by Jay-Z, its chart-topping singles, and its lasting influence on hip-hop culture. By Axl Banks November 02, 2023
Music Tyler, The Creator, Post Malone & More Join Grammys 2026 Performers Tyler, The Creator and Post Malone join Clipse, Pharrell, Lauryn Hill, and many other musicians performing at this Sunday's Grammys. By Gabriel Bras Nevares January 31, 2026
Original Content Kevin McCall & Chris Brown's Most Memorable Collaborations The nostalgic mixtape era of R&B featured a sound Kevin McCall helped build with Chris Brown. These tracks still hold the weight, despite their scandals and tense relationship. By Erika Marie October 23, 2025
Music Halsey Gets Into Viral Spat With Anthony Fantano Over "The Great Impersonator" Review Anthony Fantano is no fan of Halsey's music, and now, the singer is coming out with her own thoughts on the matter. By Alexander Cole June 22, 2026
Music Rory Responds To Akademiks Wishing Death On Him Asked about DJ Akademiks and online criticism, Rory Farrell said internet hate often says more about the people posting it than its targets. By Erika Marie July 30, 2026
Music 50 Cent Dissed JAY-Z, R. Kelly, Nas, Cam’ron, & More On Original Version Of "Back Down," Sha Money XL Claims 50 Cent originally dissed several more artists on "Back Down," according to Sha Money XL. By Cole Blake June 19, 2023
Music Breaking Down Eminem & Melle Mel's Beef Today, we are breaking down the short-lived beef between Eminem and Melle Mel. By Wyatt Westlake August 14, 2023
Music Mario Judah Returns With New Song And Fans Are Left Flabbergasted By His Transformation Mario Judah has always been of rap's most interesting characters and fans are both happy and surprised to see him in this state. By Zachary Horvath March 04, 2025
Music Yo Gotti Reportedly Named As A Person Of Interest In Young Dolph Shooting According to reports, Yo Gotti is currently on LAPD's radar following Young Dolph shooting. By Aron A. September 26, 2017
Music Bobby Shmurda's Associate Cusses Out Judge, Receives 100+ Years In Prison Bobby Shmurda associate Santino Broderick isn't happy with Justice Abraham Clott. By hnhh January 19, 2017
Music Soulja Boy's $4 Million Judgment Keeps Growing As Interest Adds More Than $1,000 Per Day The amount will continue to climb. By Tallie Spencer July 02, 2026
Music Jay-Z Disses Drake During Roots Picnic Freestyle Drake sent various shots at Jay-Z on his new album "ICEMAN," which Hov seems to have responded to via his Roots Picnic freestyle. By Gabriel Bras Nevares May 31, 2026