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Music Russ Cancels European Leg Of "The Journey Is Everything Tour": "I Feel Like Sh*t" He cited his mental health and an issue in his family life "that has led to home extremely lonely and empty realizations." By Erika Marie August 29, 2022
Music Megan Thee Stallion Secures Another Win In Legal Battle Against Label A judge denied Carl Crawford's request for going into arbitration in Megan Thee Stallion's case against 1501 Entertainment. By Aron A. April 15, 2020
Music Kanye West Goes All Out In Visual Performance During "Donda" Listening Event The countdown to "Donda" is underway as Kid Cudi offers an update on his inclusion on the album. By Erika Marie August 05, 2021
Original Content Rise & Grind: Smiley Explains "Buy Or Bye" Concept, Talks Drake Co-Sign, CLB, & More For this week's Rise & Grind, we caught up with Drake's favorite rapper, Smiley, to discuss "Buy Or Bye 2," performing at OVO Fest for his second-ever live show, and his recent health journey. By Aron A. November 16, 2021
Original Content Kanye West & Drake's Beef: True Bad Blood Or Summer Games? With "Certified Lover Boy" and "Donda" locked in release date limbo, this recent beef between Drake and Kanye West has developed an interesting context. By Mitch Findlay August 24, 2021
Music DMX To Be Honored In Universal Hip Hop Museum The late rap icon will be honored during the 2023 opening of the museum. By Madusa S. April 10, 2021
Music Lil Durk Announces OTF Album "Loyal Bros" Lil Durk and OTF are releasing their compilation album "Loyal Bros" this month. By Alex Zidel February 05, 2021
Music Robin Thicke Recalls Robbery That Inspired "Shooter" With Lil Wayne The singer witnessed a bank robbery when he was a teen & wrote a song about it for his debut album, & later, Weezy used it for "Tha Carter II." By Erika Marie March 03, 2021
Music Jill Scott Shows Beyoncé's "RENAISSANCE" With Praise & Commends Kendrick Lamar In The Process Jill Scott gives Beyoncé, Kendrick Lamar, and Tyler, The Creator some major props for their work on their latest albums. By Joshua Robinson August 03, 2022
Pop Culture DJ Drama’s Generation Now Label Expands Deal With Atlantic Records The Atlanta-based label imprint has taken another step in their joint venture with Atlantic Records. By Gabriel Bras Nevares June 25, 2022
Original Content Why Nicki Minaj Is One Of The Greatest Of All Time From making a name for herself as the heiress of Young Money to dominating the music industry as the latest Queen of Rap, Nicki Minaj has changed Hip-Hop forever. By Joshua Robinson March 22, 2022
Relationships Future Savagely Disses Lori Harvey & Michael B. Jordan On Leaked "Maybach" Verse 42 Dugg shared an older version of Future's "Maybach" verse, in which he disrespects Lori Harvey, her boyfriend Michael B. Jordan, and her father Steve. By Alex Zidel May 28, 2021