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TV Ebro, Laura Stylez, & Peter Rosenberg React To Mero's Hot 97 Rant Ebro, Laura Stylez, and Peter Rosenberg offered their commentary on the Mero situation over at radio station Hot 97. By Alexander Cole October 20, 2026
Music Rick Ross Uses A Random Business Partnership To Troll 50 Cent 50 Cent recently made his thoughts on his Rick Ross beef clear, and both sides are completely dedicated to their feud. By Gabriel Bras Nevares October 17, 2026
Music 50 Cent Downplays Jay-Z's Influence And Blames Him For "Curtis'" Blowout Loss To Ye's "Graduation" While on "Flagrant," 50 Cent had some honest thoughts about Jay-Z, as well as his epic showdown with Kanye West. By Alexander Cole October 14, 2026
Music Drake & SZA Reportedly Finalists To Headline Coachella Drake has rumored to be a potential headliner for Coachella, and now, a new report suggests SZA is in talks as well. By Alexander Cole October 05, 2026
Relationships Chris Brown’s Ex Diamond Accuses Him Of Threatening Her Boyfriend & Harassment Diamond also reveals that Chris Brown continues to pay her rent as she makes under $2,000 a month. By Aron A. October 05, 2026
Music Chris Brown Gets $12.9M Dog Attack Judgment Reduced, But Case Isn’t Over By Erika Marie September 29, 2026
Music Jimmy Fallon Takes Aim At JÄY-Z's Super Bowl Halftime Show Decision During Opening Monologue With JÄY-Z set to perform at the Super Bowl Halftime Show, late night hosts like Jimmy Fallon are getting their licks in. By Alexander Cole October 21, 2026
Original Content Why Is Kay Flock In Jail? Bronx drill rapper Kay Flock is facing first-degree murder charges, and we're diving into the case stacked against him. By Olivia Monahan April 25, 2023
Original Content 10 Iconic Black-Founded Hip-Hop Labels Whether for their commercial success, artistic significance, or indelible influence and image, these labels change the face of hip-hop. By Gabriel Bras Nevares February 23, 2023
Music Fat Joe Says Grammys "Jerk" Around Artists "On Purpose" He wasn't happy about the winners list and says The Recording Academy purposefully shuns huge artists in some way every year. By Erika Marie February 08, 2023
Music Questlove Reveals Why Will Smith Skipped Grammys Hip Hop 50th Tribute The Hip Hop tribute was spectacular, but it would have been quite the show with DJ Jazzy Jeff and the Fresh Prince. By Erika Marie February 06, 2023
Politics Dr. Dre Slams Marjorie Taylor Greene for Using "Still D.R.E." Dr. Dre isn't happy with Marjorie Taylor Greene using his song, "Still D.R.E." By Cole Blake January 09, 2023