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Music Baby Blue Of Pretty Ricky Shot, In Critical Condition: Report A rep for Baby Blue said he was "fighting for his life" after he was reportedly shot during an armed robbery. By Aron A. April 21, 2021
Music Lil Uzi Vert Refuses To "Act Gangster": "It's Okay 2 Smile" While other rappers are choosing to act hard, Uzi says that's "not what I am or who I am." His fans responded by sharing their happy Uzi moments. By Erika Marie June 09, 2021
Music J. Cole, Bas, & Lil Tjay Announce "The Jackie" J. Cole, Bas, and Lil Tjay's upcoming single "The Jackie" is set to be released this coming Friday. By Mitch Findlay July 06, 2021
Music Lady Leshurr Turned Down "Massive" Deal After Label Wanted Her To Diss Nicki Minaj The British rapper claims Atlantic pressured her into writing a diss targeting Minaj, but she turned down their huge cash offer. By Erika Marie February 25, 2021
Music Migos & DJ Khaled Connect In The Studio With their upcoming albums on the way, DJ Khaled and Migos have connected in the studio to make a "Khaled Khaled" hit. By Mitch Findlay March 23, 2021
Music Smokepurpp Puts His Label On Blast: "F*ck You & Free Purpp" He threatened to air out his grievances on Instagram Live if his posts were taken down. By Erika Marie February 24, 2021
Music Lil Uzi Vert Explains How He's "Made It This Far": "I Don't Believe In Sh*t" He gave some insight into why not having a "destination" has aided in his success. By Erika Marie January 28, 2021
Music 40 Reveals How He & Drake Have Worked On "Certified Lover Boy" During COVID A pandemic isn't stopping Drake and 40 from cooking up "Certified Lover Boy." By Aron A. January 27, 2021
Music Swizz Beatz Asks Kanye West To Show Up To DMX Funeral: Report Swizz Beatz reportedly asked Kanye West to be part of DMX's funeral service this week. By Alex Zidel April 21, 2021
TV Pop Smoke's Brother Reveals Their Final Conversation Pop Smoke's brother speaks on the rapper's passing and reveals their final conversation on Taraji P. Henson's new show. By Alex Zidel December 31, 2020
Music Lil Tecca Has A Banger With Gunna On The Way Lil Tecca takes a moment to preview an upcoming duet with Gunna, set to appear on his upcoming sophomore album. By Mitch Findlay February 24, 2021
Music Young Dolph Swerves Retirement With New Music Tease Months after announcing his retirement, Young Dolph confirms that he's plotting his return with some new music. By Mitch Findlay June 09, 2021