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Music SZA & Kendrick Lamar's "30 For 30" Nabs Impressive Streaming Numbers For Debut The timeline is a bit unclear, but regardless, this jam resonated with fans. By Gabriel Bras Nevares December 22, 2024
Music Chief Keef Reveals He Quit Lean Ahead Of New Album, “Almighty So 2” Chief Keef has been off lean for several months. By Cole Blake May 13, 2024
Music Burna Boy On Afrobeats: "They Lack Substance" The Nigerian-bred musician has faced major backlash for his comments. By Alexis Oatman August 23, 2023
Music 7 Must-Listen Hip Hop Albums Of All Time Take a look at the list of seven of the best hip hop albums of all time that are must-listens for any rap fan. By Wyatt Westlake June 30, 2023
Music DMX Official Cause Of Death Revealed DMX died of a cocaine-induced heart attack, according to sources at the Westchester County medical examiner’s office. By Alex Zidel July 08, 2021
Music Joey Bada$$ Addresses Capital Steez's Family & Their STEEZ DAY 2018 Boycott On New Song On "Survivors Guilt," Joey Bada$$ pays homage to Capital Steez and acknowledges his late collaborator's family's decision to boycott Steez Day in 2018. By Joshua Robinson July 07, 2022
Music Mack 10 Looks To Ice Cube For Westside Connection Reunion Mack 10 took a moment to address the desire for a new Westside Connection album, passing the ball to Ice Cube. By Mitch Findlay August 03, 2020
Original Content Where & How Do We Draw The Line: Supporting Artists Who Are Inherently Problematic How do we go about making the difficult but necessary distinction between the artist and the individual? By Luke Hinz March 15, 2018
Music Cold Feet? One Of Diddy's Lawyers Reportedly Recuses Himself Months Before Trial One of Diddy's lawyers reportedly spoke to lead counsel Marc Agnifilo in order to ensure this decision wouldn't affect the trial's progress. By Gabriel Bras Nevares February 21, 2025
Music Saweetie Reveals She Worked At A Strip Club & Has A Few "Tricks" Don't ask her to show off any moves because she says "you gotta pay me for that." By Erika Marie October 29, 2020
Music 50 Cent Trolls Young Buck With Video: "Just Come On Out The Closet" 50 Cent brings back Young Buck's original video addressing the transgender rumours. By Alex Zidel May 02, 2019
Music Ice Spice’s Manager Drops A Bombshell Following Cleotrapa’s Allegations Ice Spice's manager claims Cleotrapa's team admitted she was in the wrong. By Cole Blake September 03, 2024