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Music Twitter Reacts to Baby Keem's "The Melodic Blue" Baby Keem's debut album "The Melodic Blue" has finally arrived, and fans have a lot to say about it. By Joshua Robinson September 10, 2021
Music LL Cool J, Ice Cube, Nas & More Pay Tribute To Biz Markie Beastie Boys, Magic Johnson, Missy Elliott and more paid tribute after news of Biz Markie's passing. By Aron A. July 17, 2021
Tech Drake To Bring URL Battle Rap To Live Stream App Caffeine Drake unites the largest battle rap institution, URL (Ultimate Rap League) with Caffeine, a burgeoning live-streaming app. By Noah C February 11, 2020
Music Chris Brown's Accuser Hopes For "Criminal Investigation" Into Rape Claims: Report The woman accusing Chris Brown of rape is still hoping for justice after the singer was released without any charges being filed against him. By Aron A. January 25, 2019
Music Aaliyah's Estate Gives Music Update: "These Matters Are Not Within Our Control" It doesn't look as if the late singer's catalog will be added to streaming services anytime soon. By Erika Marie January 15, 2021
Music YBN Cordae Gives Insight Into "The Lost Boy" & Shares His Billionaire Dreams He said the album has "a lot of soul" and "a lot of folk." By Erika Marie July 15, 2019
Pop Culture SZA Celebrates Earning New Number One SZA scored a #1 with her latest single "Good Days" ahead of many other amazing artists. By Madusa S. January 04, 2021
Original Content HNHH TIDAL Wave: 6ix9ine, Drake, Kehlani, & NAV Shine This Week This week's playlist update includes new music from Migos, Lil Tjay, Lil Durk, Chris Brown, Young Thug, and many more. By Alex Zidel May 13, 2020
Music Ari Lennox Shuts Down Person Who Tried To Pit Her Against Chlöe A Twitter user cited colorism while talking about the two singers' latest singles, but Ari called the post "negative and counterproductive." By Erika Marie September 13, 2021
Music 2 Chainz Praises Gucci Mane: "Most Consistent Artists From The Era" Are 2 Chainz and Gucci Mane two of the most consistent artists from their era? By Alex Zidel February 09, 2021
Music 50 Cent, Swizz Beatz, & More React To Death Of Music Exec Andre Harrell Tons of artists took to social media to mourn the loss of music executive Andre Harrell, founder of Uptown Records and industry legend. By Lynn S. May 09, 2020
Music Quavo Celebrates His 30th Birthday With An Intimate Surprise Party Quavo turns 30 years old today. By Joshua Robinson April 02, 2021