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Music Vince Staples Questions Why NBA Players From The Hood Aren't Targeted Like Rappers He argued that labels perpetuate division & have been making millions off of the deaths of rappers, especially as they crank out posthumous albums for profit. By Erika Marie March 15, 2022
Random The Police Officer Who Saved Lil Wayne's Life Dead At 65 The New Orleans officer Robert Hoobler passed away on Friday. By Rex Provost July 24, 2022
Original Content Kid Cudi's Timeless Influence Kid Cudi's ever-evolving discography has objectively shaped the current soundscape of hip-hop. By EJ Panaligan July 21, 2021
Music Chris Brown Shares His Choreographed Take On The "Ski" Challenge Chris Brown shows off some impressive choreography for Young Thug and Gunna's viral "Ski" challenge. By Joshua Robinson April 29, 2021
Music Anita Baker Asks Fans To Stop Streaming Her Music In Fight With Label Over Masters The R&B legend is looking to regain control of her music. By Alycia Williams March 17, 2021
Original Content Rise & Grind: Fousheé Talks Lil Wayne Collabs, "Time Machine," & Claiming Her Credit On "Deep End" Fousheé, the voice behind the infamous "Deep End" vocal sample that has come to define a TikTok generation, breaks down her success thus far, including studio sessions with Lil Wayne and her brand new project, "time machine." By Rose Lilah June 07, 2021
Music Jay-Z & Jack Dorsey's Tidal Deal Earns Hov's Partners $8.91 Million Each: Report Those partners include Beyoncé, Rihanna, J. Cole, Kanye West, Usher, Nicki Minaj, Alicia Keys, Madonna, and more. By Erika Marie March 09, 2021
Music Boosie & Webbie Reunite After Shooting: "That's Love" With Boosie still on the road to recovery following a gunshot to the leg, he reveals that he recently received a visit from his former collaborator Webbie. By Mitch Findlay November 26, 2020
Relationships Quavo Confirms He Took Back Saweetie's Bentley On New Migos Song Quavo confirms that he had Saweetie's Bentley repossessed on the new Migos song with Drake. By Alex Zidel June 11, 2021
Numbers Moneybagg Yo's Show Rate Has Already Increased Following an impressive first-week sales tally for "A Gangsta's Pain," Moneybagg Yo confirmed that his show rate has already increased. By Mitch Findlay April 26, 2021
Pop Culture Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson Makes Rap Debut On Tech N9ne's New Album Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson is one of the highest-paid actors in Hollywood, and he's officially made his rap debut on a new Tech N9ne song. By Alex Zidel October 08, 2021
Original Content Pete Rock Explains His Sampling Process, The Power Of Jazz, & Why Crate-Digging Will Never Die Pete Rock breaks down his extensive career, the legendary Black artists that inspired him, why crate-digging will never go extinct, the magic of live instrumentation, and much more. By Mitch Findlay February 05, 2021