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Music Willow Smith Says She Was Bullied For Liking Paramore & My Chemical Romance Willow Smith reveals that she was bullied in school for liking genres like metal and punk rock. By Joshua Robinson June 10, 2021
Music BandUpSick Talks Moving To L.A. To Pursue Rap Career Dreams On "BagFuel" Upcoming rapper BandUpSick sits down with Hynaken and ESSO for "BagFuel." By Azure Johnson March 23, 2021
Music Rick Ross Turns 45 Today marks the forty-fifth birthday of hip-hop's beloved boss, the eternally Yung Renzel -- better known as Rick Ross. By Mitch Findlay January 28, 2021
Music The MTV Moon Person Trophy Gets An Updated Look The new design is courtesy of artist Kehinde Wiley. By Milca P. August 01, 2021
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