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Music Playboi Carti Scores Legal Win In UMG Copyright Case Over Incorrect Takedown Carti is in the clear this time. By Gabriel Bras Nevares August 29, 2024
Original Content Who Is Hip-Hop Pioneer Sha-Rock? Rapper Sha-Rock was one of the highlights of the birth of hip-hop throughout New York City, inspiring a slew of women in rap. By Caleb Hardy May 24, 2023
Music ASAP Rocky Cops Rihanna-Shaped Diamond Ring After Third Pregnancy Revelation ASAP Rocky and LeBron James were named chairmen at the 2025 Met Gala with the year's theme, "Black Dandy." By Bryson "Boom" Paul May 10, 2025
Music 21 Savage Lives His Best Life At Hong Kong Disneyland Amid Drake & Metro Boomin Feud Fans want to know where Savage weighs in on recent rap beef. By Lavender Alexandria March 25, 2024
Music N.W.A.'s "Straight Outta Compton" Turns 35 "Straight Outta Compton" celebrated its 35th anniversary this month and we're taking a look at some key aspects of the iconic album. By Paul Barnes August 14, 2023
Music J Cole Teases "The Fall Off" Release Date During Anniversary Concert New material is right around the corner. By Elias Andrews December 17, 2024
Music Wack 100 Checks DJ Akademiks Over His LeBron James Allegations Wack 100 thinks Drake made a mistake by targeting LeBron James. By Cole Blake January 14, 2025
Music Gunna Seemingly Unfollows Lil Baby & Lil Durk On Instagram The presumed beef between Gunna, YSL, and the rest of the rap game continues to heat up with speculation months after their shade. By Gabriel Bras Nevares June 23, 2023
Original Content Janelle Monáe’s Best Rap-Centered Songs Janelle Monáe's mis known for being multi-talented, and we're looking at her best rapped verses. By Paul Barnes May 03, 2023
Music 7 Lawsuits That Stained These Artists' Legacies Explore seven high-profile lawsuits that tarnished the careers and legacies of renowned artists, revealing the dark side of fame. By Chukwudi Onyewuchi May 30, 2024
Music Drake Deletes "The Heart Part 6" From His Instagram Page, Fans Question Why The move is sparking debate on social media. By Cole Blake June 04, 2024
Music Sexyy Red Previews Questionable Lyrics, Does The Splits On Tour Sexyy Red may have to go back to the drawing board. By Alexander Cole November 09, 2023