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Pop Culture Study Suggests Hip-Hop Music Benefits Surgeons In The Operating Room A new study from Heidelberg University Medical School finds that rap music can benefit surgeons performing keyhole surgeries. By Joshua Robinson April 28, 2021
Music JAY-Z Invests In Fitness Company LIT Method JAY-Z's Marcy Venture Partners invests in LA-based fitness company LIT Method, whose Strength Machine specializes in low-impact, high-intensity workouts. By Mitch Findlay April 28, 2021
Music Omeretta Brushes Off Lil Baby's "On Me" Remix Snub: "I'm Not Letting Up" Omeretta speaks out after not appearing on Lil Baby's highly anticipated remix for "On Me." By Joshua Robinson April 27, 2021
Music JAY-Z's Marijuana Company Scores Deal To Produce 900,000 Lbs Of Cannabis The rap mogul strikes again. By Madusa S. May 25, 2021
Pop Culture Chris Brown Reveals Diddy Wouldn't Sign Him To Bad Boy Records The "Look at Me Now" star talked to N.O.R.E. on "Drink Champs" about Diddy's reluctance to sign him. By Gabriel Bras Nevares June 22, 2022
Pop Culture Kid Cudi Will Replace Kanye West At Rolling Loud Miami 2022 The announcement was made less than one week after the three-day festival kicks off. By Hayley Hynes July 17, 2022
Music Gunna Returns To COLORS With Live Performance Of "private island" Gunna flexed his vocal chops during his latest live performance. By Alexander Cole March 30, 2022
Pop Culture Akademiks Speaks On Rappers Making Bets With Billionaires AK used Lil Baby, Kanye West, and Meek Mill as examples in his latest rant on YouTube. By Lawrencia Grose July 09, 2022
Music Muni Long & Saweetie Shine On Our "R&B Season" Update New music from Arin Ray landed in the spotlight as well. By Hayley Hynes June 12, 2022
Original Content Boslen Is Aiming For The Stars: On New Project "GONZO," Vancouver's Rap Scene & More Vancouver artist Boslen details the creative process behind "GONZO," and explains why Canadian artists shouldn’t feel complacent right now. By Aron A. July 09, 2022
Music Mase Blames Diddy For Technical Difficulties During Lovers & Friends Festival Set Mase says Diddy paid to have his set at Lovers & Friends Festival ruined by technical difficulties after performing “Mo Money Mo Problems.” By Cole Blake May 16, 2022
Reviews Post Malone "Twelve Carat Toothache" Review In what is perhaps his most introspective and vulnerable album to date, Post Malone makes some daring creative choices. By Joshua Robinson June 10, 2022