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Music DJ Akademiks Takes The High Road As Megan Thee Stallion Struggles To Chart With "Whenever" DJ Akademiks argued that Megan Thee Stallion isn't in the same tier as Cardi B, Doja Cat, and Nicki Minaj. By Cole Blake April 29, 2025
Music Drake Quietly Throws His Support Behind Nicki Minaj Amidst JAY-Z Feud Young Money is still tight. By Elias Andrews September 10, 2024
Music Ken Carson Exposes Hacker Trying To Blackmail Him For Songs The rapper circumvented the problem. By Elias Andrews January 09, 2025
Music J Prince Addresses Rumors His Office Was Raided By Feds J Prince has set the record straight. By Caroline Fisher October 30, 2024
Music Kanye West References Frank Ocean Drama On 2 Chainz Song Kanye West name-drops Frank Ocean and his drama with Apple executive Larry Jackson on 2 Chainz' new song "Feel A Way". By Alex Zidel November 13, 2020
Music XXXTENTACION Mom Attempts To Block Baby Mama's DNA Request: Report XXXTENTACION's baby mama is trying to establish paternity but the late rapper's mother is trying to prevent it. By Aron A. April 25, 2019
Music Ralo Calls Out Alleged Informants Snitching On Him And Leaks Paperwork Of His Accusations This might be a claim of double standards in response to people criticizing Ralo for recently linking up with Lil Woody. By Gabriel Bras Nevares April 07, 2025
Original Content Rappers, Raids, & Reckonings: 2024’s Biggest Legal Battles In Hip-Hop This year has been a wild ride! We're recapping some of the most intense arrests & court battles of 2024 in Hip Hop. By Erika Marie December 14, 2024
Music 2021 XXL Freshman Class Revealed: Coi Leray, Pooh Shiesty, Rubi Rose, & More The 2021 XXL Freshman cover is finally here, and this year's class features breakout stars such as Coi Leray, Pooh Shiesty, Morray, Iann Dior, Layekah, DDG, 42 Dugg, Rubi Rose, Blxst, Toosii, and Flo Milli. By Joshua Robinson June 16, 2021
Music Dame Dash Thinks Jay-Z's "Ruthlessness" Is Just Like This Iconic Batman Villain Dame's been critical of Hov for years and years and years... By Gabriel Bras Nevares December 30, 2024
Music Tupac's Estate Reportedly Releasing New Music Soon Four previously unreleased tracks are reportedly included in an upcoming Greatest Hits album. By Gabriel Bras Nevares February 11, 2023
Music Young Thug's Tweets May Cause Problems In RICO Case See footage of the rapper during his latest court hearing. By hnhh September 09, 2022