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Music JAY-Z Hypes Up "WTT2" Speculation On New Kanye West Album JAY-Z is hyping up a potential "Watch The Throne" sequel on Kanye's new song. By Alex Zidel July 23, 2021
Music Baby Tate Trolls Critics By Lightening Her Skin & Photoshopping Her Butt Baby Tate gave the perfect response to fans claiming that she hasn't had a more successful music career due to colorism. By Joshua Robinson January 05, 2022
Music Hot 97's DJ Drewski Vows To Stop Playing "Diss/Gang Music" As there have been recent reports of violence among rappers and their associates, Drewski puts his foot down—and several other DJs have followed suit. By Erika Marie February 02, 2022
Pop Culture Metro Boomin's "HEROES & VILLAINS"'s First Week Sales Projections Are Here After an impressive rollout and so many insane tracks, it looks like Metro will have his biggest debut yet. By Gabriel Bras Nevares December 04, 2022
Music Coi Leray Praises Nas & 21 Savage Coming Together Things took a turn when 21 questioned Nas' relevancy, but the two hitmakers moved forward united, instead divided. By Erika Marie November 30, 2022
Music Eminem Reflects On 2007 Overdose: "Music Basically Saved My Life" Eminem spoke about his 2007 drug overdose while being inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame on Saturday night. By Cole Blake November 07, 2022
Music Wyclef Jean Joins Music Advisory Board For Harlem Festival Of Culture Wyclef Jean will head the Harlem Festival of Culture's Music Advisory Board. By Cole Blake October 29, 2022
Pop Culture R. Kelly's Chicago Trial: Opening Statements Mention Sex With Kids, 2008 Tape The case revolves around his alleged tampering with his 2008 child pornography case. By Gabriel Bras Nevares August 17, 2022
Music R. Kelly Found Guilty For 6 Of 13 Charges In Federal Child Pornography Trial R. Kelly has been found guilty of several charges faced at his federal trial in Chicago. By Cole Blake September 14, 2022
TV Drake, Ye, & Kendrick Lamar Are Highest Nominated Artists At The 2022 BET Hip Hop Awards Fat Joe will be hosting the upcoming ceremony, taking place on Tuesday, October 4th. By Hayley Hynes September 12, 2022
Music J. Cole Announces "The Off-Season" Tour With 21 Savage & Morray J. Cole has announced "The Off-Season Tour" with 21 Savage and Morray, sharing a string of North American dates. By Mitch Findlay June 22, 2021
Music Lizzo Sings Cardi B's Praises, Explains Why She Name Drops Drake On "Rumors" On the single, Lizzo playfully says she hasn't hooked up with the Toronto icon and explained why she chose to mention his name. By Erika Marie August 14, 2021