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Music DJ Akademiks Says Megan Thee Stallion Is An "Industry Plant" & Airs Out Meek Mill He touched on his long-standing static with Meek in addition to why he believes Megan is a plant. By Madusa S. June 29, 2021
Music Ice Cube Says Developing Big3 League Was Harder Than Rap & Acting Careers He mentioned living down the street from Dr. Dre and being discovered by John Singleton. By Erika Marie July 26, 2021
Music French Montana Claims Drake Pulled "Splash Brothers" Because Of Astroworld He says Drake asked him to delay the record because it needed a few changes, but when Astroworld happened, Drizzy couldn't focus on music. By Erika Marie December 04, 2021
Music Florida Rapper 9lokkNine Arrested On RICO Charges: Report 9lokkNine was reportedly arrested this morning on racketeering charges. By Alex Zidel June 21, 2021
Original Content Westside Boogie Confirms New Album Is Ready, Talks Smino Collab Album, Eminem & More Westside Boogie chops it up with us for an exclusive interview about the long-awaited new album (it's around the corner), the Smino collab album, why signing to Eminem was the right choice and more. By Rose Lilah December 03, 2021
Music Lil Baby Wins AOTY For "My Turn" At 2021 IHeartRadio Awards The album was recognized at the popular music award as the Hip-Hop Album of the Year. By Madusa S. May 29, 2021
Music LL Cool J, Ice Cube, Nas & More Pay Tribute To Biz Markie Beastie Boys, Magic Johnson, Missy Elliott and more paid tribute after news of Biz Markie's passing. By Aron A. July 17, 2021
Numbers King Von's "Took Her To The O" Hits 100 Million Spotify Streams King Von's hard-hitting anthem "Took Her To The O" has officially surpassed over one hundred million streams on Spotify. By Mitch Findlay June 24, 2021
Music The Weeknd Unveils "Dawn FM" Album Cover The Weeknd has officially unveiled the cover artwork for his new album "Dawn FM." By Alex Zidel January 04, 2022
Numbers Roddy Ricch Shows Off RIAA Diamond Plaque For "The Box" "The Box" is still doing numbers. By Taylor McCloud December 07, 2021
Music NBA YoungBoy Calls Out His Label For "Blackballing" Him NBA YoungBoy called out Atlantic for "blackballing" him. By Cole Blake February 01, 2022
Pop Culture Blink 182's Tom DeLonge And Travis Barker Offer Support For Mark Hoppus Shortly after Blink 182's Mark Hoppus publicly revealed his cancer diagnosis, his former band members have come out in full support of his treatment battle. By EJ Panaligan June 24, 2021