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Music Hit-Boy Reveals "The Powerpuff Girls" Sample He Used On Kendrick Lamar's "Backseat Freestyle" The game's hottest producer broke down how he made one of Kendrick's most iconic songs. By Taylor McCloud October 26, 2021
Original Content Life And Death, According To Mac Miller Mac Miller was one of Hip-Hop’s greatest existential artists, so for what would have been his 30th birthday, we analyze the evolution of his perspectives on life and death. By Joshua Robinson January 19, 2022
Music Beyoncé's "Renaissance" Credits: Jay-Z, Pharrell, Drake, Tems & More Beyoncé reveals a stacked list of collaborators for her upcoming album, "Renaissance." By Aron A. July 21, 2022
Music Saweetie Believes She "Blew Up Too Quick," Wants To Prioritize Music She's stacked up brand deals and campaigns but felt like she was neglecting time in the studio. By Erika Marie September 14, 2022
Pop Culture Big Sean Says 2012 "Detroit" Mixtape Is Hitting DSPs Tonight In Celebration Of 10-Year Anniversary The tracklist includes songs like "24K of Gold" featuring J. Cole and "I'm Gonna Be" with Jhené Aiko. By Hayley Hynes September 04, 2022
Music Lil Nas X Promotes New YoungBoy Collab With Series Of Wild Fake Brand Partnerships Lil Nas X has a new publicity stunt. By Rex Provost June 19, 2022
Original Content DJ Akademiks' Most Controversial Moments As he fends off the latest firestorm of scrutiny, we take a look at the most explosive and high-profile moments of DJ Akademiks' career. By Robert Blair March 07, 2022
Music Bandplay Reveals Young Dolph's "Major" Was Originally Key Glock's Song Paper Route Empire producer Bandplay discusses Young Dolph and Key Glock's 2018 hit "Major." By Joshua Robinson December 24, 2021
Music Dolly Parton Approves Of Lil Nas X's "Jolene" Cover: "I Was So Excited" The Country legend called the cover "really good" and said she was "honored." By Erika Marie September 29, 2021
Music Playboi Carti & Kanye West Seemingly Agree To Tour Together Ye posed the question and Carti gave a cryptic response. By Thomas Galindo February 24, 2022
Relationships Kanye West Seemingly Warns Kim Kardashian & Pete Davidson On New "Donda 2" Song Ye seemingly warns Kim Kardashian and Pete Davidson on his new album, saying, "Never stand between a man and his kids, y'all ain't got enough security for this." By Alex Zidel February 23, 2022
Music Sir Mix-A-Lot Shows Gucci Mane Love Ahead Of Collab Ahead of Gucci Mane's "Ice Daddy," Sir Mix-A-Lot of "Baby Got Back" fame shares some insight into their collaboration. By Mitch Findlay June 17, 2021