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Original Content How Freddie Gibbs Became Hip-Hop's Biggest Troll Fresh from his latest battle with DJ Akademiks, we take a look at how Freddie Gibbs became hip-hop's king of comedy, coinciding with his ascent to one of the game's most revered artists. By Robert Blair November 23, 2021
Music Videos Polo G Speaks On Nearly Overdosing Before Filming "Heartless" Music Video In 2019 The Chicago-born rapper has been open about his struggles with substance abuse in the past. By Hayley Hynes April 02, 2022
Music Meek Mill Offers Rowdy Rebel Advice On Label Issues Meek and Rowdy are in the same boat. By Thomas Galindo December 18, 2021
Original Content DJ Akademiks' Most Controversial Moments As he fends off the latest firestorm of scrutiny, we take a look at the most explosive and high-profile moments of DJ Akademiks' career. By Robert Blair March 07, 2022
Music Juice WRLD's "Fighting Demons" Debuts At #2, Other Major Releases Fall Short Of Top 20 Sales numbers for Juice WLRD, Rick Ross, Birdman & NBA Youngboy and A Boogie wit da Hoodie are in. By Thomas Galindo December 18, 2021
Music Danny Brown, Rico Nasty, LVRN Locked In For Red Bull SoundClash Red Bull SoundClash returns to the United States for the first time in a decade with Danny Brown, Rico Nasty, Shelley, Westside Boogie, and more. By Aron A. October 23, 2021
Sports Jamal Crawford Reveals Jay-Z Put Him On To Rick Ross' "Hustlin'" Jamal Crawford says that Jay-Z couldn't get enough of Rick Ross' debut single "Hustlin'." By Joshua Robinson November 17, 2021
Music Megan Thee Stallion Teases Collaboration With Dua Lipa Megan Thee Stallion and Dua Lipa have a collab dropping this week. By Cole Blake March 06, 2022
Music Gucci Mane's "Publicity Stunt" Snatches #1 Trending Spot From NBA YoungBoy's "I Hate YoungBoy" Gucci's YB diss is going crazy on YouTube. By Thomas Galindo March 06, 2022
Music Kanye West Drops "DONDA" Merch Kanye West fans can now purchase the same merch that was sold at the third listening party. By Alexander Cole August 29, 2021
Pop Culture Jack Harlow Stops Toronto Concert To Acknowledge Drake Is In Attendance, Calls Him The G.O.A.T. Harlow went north of the border to pay his respects to the Six God. By Taylor McCloud November 17, 2021
Music Tory Lanez Wants "Real Music" To Make A Comeback: "Less Repetitive & Redundant" He shared his observations on the lack of longevity and impact that records seem to have in this age of the industry. By Erika Marie October 23, 2021