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Music Kid 'N Play Were Teased By Ice Cube For Cleaning Up Lyrics On N.W.A. Tour Kid recalled touring with the gangsta rap group and being told by city officials that they couldn't use swear words during their set. By Erika Marie February 12, 2021
Music Ghostface Killah Explains Why He's Pessimistic About The Future Ghostface Killah laments the current state of hip-hop, breaking down why he feels this generation holds a problematic philosophy. By Mitch Findlay March 30, 2021
Music Lil Yachty Names Best Verse From 2016 XXL Freshman Freestyle Lil Yachty offers his decisive vote for the best verse from the 2016 XXL Freshman Class, which featured him, Denzel Curry, Kodak Black, Lil Uzi Vert, and 21 Savage. By Mitch Findlay March 29, 2021
Music Rapper Indian Red Boy Allegedly Murdered Over Nipsey Hussle Diss On IG Live His slaying was captured on Instagram live. By Madusa S. July 11, 2021
Music Hopsin Reveals His Top 5 Dead Or Alive Hopsin reveals his top five favorite rappers dead or alive, celebrating a few artists who don't always get the recognition they deserve. By Mitch Findlay March 29, 2021
Numbers Rick Ross Secures 9 New Gold & Platinum Plaques Rick Ross has officially added nine gold and platinum certifications to his impressive collection. By Mitch Findlay September 02, 2021
Music Twitter Slanders Dr. Dre After Daughter Reveals She's Homeless His daughter's recent comments about her living situation have set Twitter ablaze. By EJ Panaligan August 05, 2021
Music Pooh Shiesty Fans Voice Displeasure With New Song "Switch It Up" Fans seemingly prefer the unreleased version of the song, which had a different beat. By Alex Zidel May 21, 2021
Music Famous Dex in Custody For Reportedly Violating Restraining Order: Report The rapper was taken into custody after being granted a restraining order for previous charges. By Madusa S. June 13, 2021
Music A Posthumous Juice WRLD Album Trilogy Is Officially On The Way Grade A and Interscope Records have announced a posthumous album trilogy from Juice WRLD, starting with "The Party Never Ends." By Joshua Robinson July 08, 2021
Music Meek Mill's Artist Tafia Charged For $360,000 Wire Fraud: Report The rapper was arrested and accused of organizing a huge wire fraud. By Madusa S. April 24, 2021
Music Young Dolph's Artist Kenny Muney Denies Being Shot During Altercation In Atlanta Contrary to police reports and local news coverage, Kenny Muney denies being hit with any bullets during the shooting in Atlanta on Monday. By Joshua Robinson May 20, 2021