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Music Eminem Applauds Biz Markie's #GodzillaChallenge Effort Eminem praised Biz Markie for taking on the #GodzillaChallenge, but reminded him that the contest is for amateurs only. By Lynn S. February 29, 2020
Music 112 Singer Slim Talks Tension For Bad Boy After Tupac Released "Hit 'Em Up" Slim, the singer of Bad Boy's 112, also discussed how "Vibe" magazine's cover allegedly launched the "East vs. West" rap beef. By Erika Marie July 28, 2020
Relationships Jermaine Dupri Won't Work With Janet Jackson Again Because Of Fans' Criticism While they were dating, Jermaine Dupri helped produce Janet Jackson's ninth studio album—a record that not all critics were fond of. By Erika Marie July 27, 2020
Original Content Fivio Foreign On Bobby Shmurda, 50 Cent & Why The King Of NY Title Doesn't Matter Fivio Foreign details witnessing the meteoric rise and fall of Bobby Shmurda & GS9, and discusses being People's Champ vs. King Of New York on the latest episode of "On The Come Up." By Aron A. October 08, 2020
Music Gladys Knight & Patti LaBelle's Verzuz Brought Us Down Memory Lane Gladys Knight and Patti LaBelle faced off in a memorable Verzuz battle, which also included a performance by Dionne Warwick. By Alex Zidel September 14, 2020
Music Juicy J Challenges Nas To Go Hit-For-Hit On "Verzuz" Juicy J has a lot of records in the cut. By Aron A. July 28, 2020
Music G Herbo Compares Juice WRLD To Biggie & Tupac G Herbo likens his friend, brother, and collaborator Juice WRLD to Tupac Shakur & Christopher "Notorious B.I.G" Wallace. By Dominiq R. February 29, 2020
Music Lil Eazy-E Didn't Cry At His Father's Funeral: "It Didn't Hit Me" Lil Eazy-E lost his father, Eazy-E, back in 1995, and he recently shared what it was like processing his dad's death. By Erika Marie June 26, 2020
Numbers Young Dolph Earns Highest-Charting Album Ever With "Rich Slave" Young Dolph debuts at #4 on the Billboard 200 with "Rich Slave," marking his highest-ever spot on the chart. By Alex Zidel August 24, 2020
Music Ne-Yo, Aminé, Teyana Taylor & More Bring New Heat To Our "R&B Season" Playlist We've got tons of new tunes to satisfy your R&B needs on our "R&B Season" playlist, including fresh releases from Ne-Yo, Aminé, Teyana Taylor, and more. By Lynn S. May 31, 2020
Music Travis Scott Wants Stormi To Be "Strong," Emphasizes Need To "Protect Black Daughters" The rapper chatted about raising his little girl while on ".WAV Radio." By Erika Marie October 08, 2020
Music Boosie Badazz Chastises Fans Who Promote Rap Beef: "Nothin' Comes Good From It" He just wants everyone to chill out. By Erika Marie December 21, 2019