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Music Mal Apologizes To J. Cole For Calling "Love Yourz" Performance "Performative" After Mal's criticism of J. Cole crying during a "Love Yourz" rendition, the context for why the moment was so special to Cole emerged. By Gabriel Bras Nevares August 21, 2026
Original Content What Happened To ILoveMakonnen? It’s been years since many fans heard from iLoveMakonnen. The “Tuesday” hitmaker returns with a candid conversation, opening up about loss, viral moments, Drake, OVO, and rebuilding after the industry turned its back. By Erika Marie September 29, 2025
Music 50 Cent Sued By Former Staffer Over Alleged Retaliation And Harassment The former staffer alleges that things crossed a line when she refused to carry out certain requests. By Tallie Spencer April 30, 2026
Politics Kendrick Lamar Accused Of Deleting Pro-Palestine Comments On IG, OVO 40 Weighs In Kendrick is under fire right now. By Alexander Cole May 02, 2024
Music SZA Opens Up About Her Body Transformation: 190 Lbs & Over-Sized T-Shirts The artist reveals the reasons behind the changes. By Zaynab October 09, 2018
Original Content Rico Nasty On Gender Fluidity, Punk Music & Nasty Moments INTERVIEW: Rico Nasty gets in-depth about the creative process behind "Nasty," her alter-ego Tacobella, Joan Jett's influence, motherhood and more. By Aron A. August 07, 2018
Music Chelsea Cotton, Metro Boomin's Girlfriend, Reignites Drake Beef With "Nokia"-Driven Instagram Post Metro Boomin and Future's "Like That" sparked the instantly classic beef between Kendrick Lamar, Drake, and J. Cole. By Bryson "Boom" Paul April 19, 2025
Music Yasiin Bey & The Alchemist Announce New Album "FORENSICS" With Live World Premiere Folks will get to hear the album on January 25, but there's a catch. By Gabriel Bras Nevares December 28, 2024
Music Memphis Rapper EBG Ejizzle Locked Up On Murder Charges Rapper, EBG Ejizzle, was charged and arrested with murder, again. By Balen Mautone September 14, 2022
Music XXXTentacion's Car To Be Returned To His Mother The car that XXXTentacion was fatally shot in will be returned to his mother. By Alex Zidel March 08, 2019
Original Content "Gangsta Grillz" Mixtapes: Best Projects, Ranked DJ Drama's "Gangsta Grillz" mixtape series is one of hip hop's most iconic runs. Here is a list of the best mixtapes, ranked. By Wyatt Westlake May 11, 2023
Music Conductor Williams 7 Best Productions The Griselda beatmaker's sound is unmistakable. By Wyatt Westlake November 30, 2023