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Numbers Hitmaka Speaks On Saweetie "The Single Life" Allegedly Selling 2K The First Week He blames A&R and believes "someone gotta get fired." Sonny Digital questions how an artist has a huge social media reach but can't break 2K. By Erika Marie November 25, 2022
Music Lil Durk Reveals New Prison-Themed Artwork For "Deep Thoughts" Album Lil Durk may be locked up at the moment, but he's doing all he can to drum up hype for his upcoming album. By Elias Andrews March 18, 2025
Music Andre 3000 Thanks Frank Ocean For "Blessing" Post-Outkast Career, Among Others The Atlanta legend reflected on how artists' desires to work with him gave him an opportunity to keep doing what he loves. By Gabriel Bras Nevares December 14, 2023
Music Ice Spice Drops "Gimmie A Light" And Fans Aren't Feeling It Ice Spice's latest track has proven to be polarizing. By Alexander Cole May 10, 2024
Music Adam22 Elaborates On Federal Police Visiting Him To See Big U's Cease & Desist Amid RICO Case Adam22 previously denied No Jumper's involvement in the Big U and Bricc Baby RICO case or any criminal activity of his own. By Gabriel Bras Nevares March 29, 2025
Music What Is Biggie’s Best-Selling Album? Explore the legacy of The Notorious B.I.G.'s best-selling album, "Life After Death," and the commercial triumphs of his iconic discography. By Axl Banks November 11, 2023
Politics Snoop Dogg, Rick Ross, Nelly & Soulja Boy Under Fire For Participation In Donald Trump Inaugural Festivities Various hip-hop artists are getting called out for seemingly celebrating Trump's return to the White House. By Caroline Fisher January 18, 2025
Music Kanye West’s Decrepit Church Under Investigation For Alleged Arson Kanye West bought the plot of land for $1.5 million where the Cornerstone Christian Church used to be back in January 2023. By Zachary Horvath May 10, 2025
Music Kay Flock Unveils New Physique From Behind Bars Amid Bail Request Even from behind bars, Kay Flock manages to capture social media's attention. By Tallie Spencer March 22, 2024
Music Diddy Accused Of Fleeing L.A. In The Trunk Of A Police Car While Panicking After Biggie Smalls' Death The allegation was made in one of many lawsuits Diddy is facing as he remains behind bars in Brooklyn on charges of alleged sex trafficking. By Cole Blake March 04, 2025
Music Kanye West And Ty Dolla $ign's "Vultures" Experience At Rolling Loud Was All About Missed Potential The listening party left fans underwhelmed after such a dramatic build-up. By Lavender Alexandria March 15, 2024
Music Nelly Furtado Shares Why She Told Drake "No" Before In New Interview Nelly Furtado explains why she declined Drake's invitation on Call Her Daddy. By Bryson "Boom" Paul January 01, 2025