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Music Pop Smoke Was Shot & Killed By 15-Year-Old Over A Rolex: Report New details surrounding his murder have emerged including a confession from the teen who shot and killed the rapper. By Madusa S. May 08, 2021
Music DaBaby Plans His Retirement From Rap DaBaby says he'll be retiring from rap in the next five years. By Aron A. December 21, 2020
Original Content Ceraadi Are The Roc Nation Sister Duo Fusing Hip-Hop & R&B EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Sisters Ceraadi caught up with us to talk about their recently released EP "#GRWM" and what it's been like transitioning from YouTube stars to respected artists who are next in line in the R&B-Hip Hop scene. By Erika Marie November 07, 2020
Music Pooh Shiesty Performs Beautiful "Back In Blood/Guard Up" Piano Medley The rapper stripped down the tracks for a laid back rendition. By Madusa S. February 13, 2021
Music Saweetie Reveals Her Mother Was Once A Video Vixen The rapper's mom appeared in music videos for DMX and Nelly. By Erika Marie September 30, 2020
Music Kanye West Artwork Sells To Private Collector Following "Antiques Roadshow" Feature The artwork was created by the rap mogul sometime around 1995. By Erika Marie February 12, 2021
Music Florida Rapper 9lokkNine Seemingly Released From Jail Cash Money rapper 9lokkNine appears to have been released from prison, as revealed by FSG Bangout on Instagram. By Mitch Findlay March 11, 2021
Music Keri Hilson Names Her Two Songs She's Most Proud Of, Talks Love Of Acting The singer stars alongside singer Tank in a new Lifetime movie that premiere's tomorrow. By Erika Marie April 10, 2021
Numbers The Weeknd Showered In Platinum RIAA Certifications The Weeknd adds several new platinum RIAA certifications to his brag sheet. By Joshua Robinson March 11, 2021
Music Yung Bleu Boldly Claims He's "Saving R&B N*ggas" The Alabama star previewed music and claimed that lyrics aren't as deep anymore before R&B veteran Tank weighed in. By Erika Marie May 06, 2021
Numbers Lil Tjay's "True 2 Myself" Goes Platinum Lil Tjay takes a moment to celebrate his first and only album "True 2 Myself" going platinum. By Mitch Findlay September 29, 2020
Music Life Is Beautiful 2021 Line-Up: A$AP Rocky, Young Thug & More Life Is Beautiful Festival returns for 2021 with a line-up including A$AP Rocky, Young Thug, 6lack, EarthGang, Don Toliver, and more. By Aron A. March 10, 2021