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Music Teyana Taylor Breaks Free On Our New "R&B Season" Playlist Teyana Taylor and Mariah The Scientist dropped big new projects this week, and "R&B Season" also shouts out the latest Daniel Caesar single. By Gabriel Bras Nevares August 24, 2025
Music Freddie Gibbs Claims Kanye West Was Upset About "Back To Me" Verse On "Vultures 1" Freddie Gibbs stopped by the "Butcher Block" podcast, where he discussed working with Kanye West and Ye's anger at Gibbs' standout verse. By Devin Morton August 24, 2025
Music Proof's Estate Finally Controls His Music, Confirms Two New Tracks On Eminem "STANS" Soundtrack The family of the late Proof finally got control of his music. Fans now have his older work and some unreleased songs to look forward to. By Devin Morton August 24, 2025
Music Erick Sermon Thanks Clipse’s “Let God Sort Em Out” For Erasing The Ageism In Hip Hop Erick Sermon is one of hip hop’s most influential producers. He was a member of the legendary EPMD and Def Squad, a trio with Redman. By Bryson "Boom" Paul August 23, 2025
Relationships Mariah the Scientist Responds To Young Thug Relationship Critics Many people online have been warning Mariah the Scientist of Young Thug and how he's not a good fit for her ever since the YSL trial. By Zachary Horvath August 23, 2025
Music Chance The Rapper Has Solid First Week Sales Projections For New Album "STAR LINE" Chance The Rapper's latest independent release is yet another testament to his connection with fans and his work ethic. By Gabriel Bras Nevares August 23, 2025
Music Hernandez Govan Goes Off On YouTuber For Painting Him As Organizer Of Young Dolph Murder After Acquittal Hernandez Govan, who was alleged as the mastermind behind the murder of Young Dolph, was acquitted of all charges earlier this week. By Zachary Horvath August 23, 2025
Music Key Glock Scathingly Reacts To Young Dolph's Alleged Murderer's Not Guilty Verdict Hernandez Govan was accused of allegedly masterminding Young Dolph's murder, and Dolph's collaborator Key Glock wanted a conviction. By Gabriel Bras Nevares August 22, 2025
Music Lil Nas X Could Have Been Waving Red Flags Long Before Hospitalization And Arrest Yesterday, Lil Nas X was released from a hospital and arrested after roaming Los Angeles in nothing but underwear and cowboy boots. By Caroline Fisher August 22, 2025
Music Doja Cat Embarks On First World Tour In November With Upcoming "Vie" Album Doja Cat first-ever world tour will follow her hugely successful Scarlet tour that was one of the highest grossing of 2024. By Bryson "Boom" Paul August 22, 2025
Music MTV VMA Says "Its Time" Honor Mariah Carey With Video Vanguard Award Mariah Carey is a musical icon known for her signature high-pitched vocals and classic love songs like "My All." By Bryson "Boom" Paul August 21, 2025
Music Tyler The Creator Reveals Camp Flog Gnaw's Star-Studded Lineup Through Fun Word Search Tons of artists will be joining Tyler The Creator at Camp Flog Gnaw including Childish Gambino, 2 Chainz, and more. By Cole Blake August 21, 2025