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Music Hot 97's Summer Jam 2020 Postponed Indefinitely To nobody's surprise, Hot 97's legendary Summer Jam festival has been postponed indefinitely due to the coronavirus. By Mitch Findlay April 21, 2020
Music 6ix9ine Surprises Random Haters While They Answer Questions About Him Even though they didn't seem to think much about 6ix9ine, they were excited when he popped up. By Erika Marie September 01, 2020
Music Lil Wayne's "Funeral" Had Young Thug, DaBaby Features Mack Maine discusses Lil Wayne's unreleased songs with Young Thug & DaBaby that were initially meant for "Funeral." By Aron A. February 21, 2020
Music Xzibit & Dr. Dre's Cook-Up Continues Following a recent studio session, Xzibit and Dr. Dre have once again shared an update on their upcoming musical endeavor. By Mitch Findlay August 10, 2020
Music Juice WRLD "Legends Never Die" Song Changed With New Lyrics & Beat Juice WRLD's final song on "Legends Never Die", titled "Man Of The Year," has been altered on Apple Music with an entirely new second verse. By Alex Zidel July 14, 2020
Music Fabolous Delivers Blazing L.A. Leakers Freestyle Over Nas Beat Fabolous stopped by Power 106 and delivered a St. Patrick's Day freestyle that showcased why he classified as a hip hop icon. By Erika Marie March 17, 2020
Music Big Freedia Thanks Drake & Beyoncé For Support As A Black Gay Artist Big Freedia stopped by "The Breakfast Club" in promotion of "Louder," and the Queen of Bounce gave props to Drake & Beyoncé for the co-signs on "Nice For What" and "Formation," respectively. By Keenan Higgins March 17, 2020
Music Gunna Breaks Down The Acronym For "WUNNA" The upcoming release from Gunna gets an explanation from the ATLien himself. By Aron A. March 17, 2020
Music Cardi B, Post Malone, & Future's Producer Andrew Watt Has Coronavirus Producer Andrew Watt, who was worked with Cardi B, Post Malone, Camila Cabello, and more, has tested positive for the coronavirus (COVID-19). By Alex Zidel March 17, 2020
Music Summer Walker, Tory Lanez & Snoh Aalegra Grace This Week's "R&B SEASON" Playlist Snoh Aalegra "DYING 4 YOUR LOVE" to get your in your feels along with new cuts from Summer Walker's "Life On Earth EP" and two new songs from Tory Lanez. By Aron A. July 12, 2020
Music Pop Smoke's Label Issues Statement On His Death Following the murder of rising Brooklyn rapper Pop Smoke, Republic Records has offered their condolences. By Mitch Findlay February 20, 2020
Music YBN Nahmir Says YBN Cordae & YBN Almighty Jay No Longer Associate With Him The YBN Crew is no longer a thing as YBN Nahmir has announced that YBN Cordae and YBN Almighty Jay have both gone their separate ways. By Alex Zidel August 07, 2020