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Reviews Big Sean's "I Decided" (Review) "I Decided" continues the trend of Big Sean topping himself with each new album, but failing to get the classic he's aiming for. By Patrick Lyons February 09, 2017
Original Content Top 25 Best Lil Wayne Songs Of All Time The essentials from Wayne's vast catalogue. By Daniel Q July 08, 2017
TV Rich Dollaz Net Worth 2023: What Is The "LHHNY" Star Worth? Rich Dollaz is a successful mover and shaker in music as well as reality television. Read how that has impacted his net worth in 2023. By Jake Skudder June 15, 2023
Music Nicki Minaj Clarifies Her Sexuality In Doja Cat "Say So" Remix Nicki Minaj previously said she was bisexual but now, she identifies as heterosexual, as explained in the remix to Doja Cat's "Say So." By Alex Zidel May 01, 2020
Original Content We Want The Funk: From P-Funk To G-Funk & Beyond, A Brief History With the recent release of YouTube’s documentary "G Funk," it’s as good of a time as ever to trace the history of the West Coast sound that ruled the world throughout the 90s and set the stage for hip hop as we know it today. By Gus Fisher July 25, 2018
Music Kanye West's "DONDA" Outfit Was Reportedly Inspired By His Favorite Anime "Akira" Kanye West may have pulled some outfit inspiration from "Akira," which he previously admitted was one of his favorite animes. By Joshua Robinson July 23, 2021
Original Content Kanye West Net Worth 2025: Updated Wealth Of The Megastar Rapper Explore Kanye West's net worth in 2025, delving into his music career, Yeezy fashion brand, diverse ventures, and philanthropy. By Jake Skudder January 24, 2024
Music Usher Remixes "Burn" For Kevin Hart's Netflix Comedy Roast The two have playfully gone back and forth for years, and Usher didn't miss a chance to "burn" Kevin Hart before his roast took a turn. By Erika Marie May 11, 2026
Music Kanye West Claims His Attention-Seeking Twitter Rant Was A Social Experiment If only Ye could push conversation with his music rather than through juvenile excuses for "free expression." By Gabriel Bras Nevares February 08, 2025
Music Sheff G To Receive Five-Year Prison Sentence After Pleading Guilty To Attempted Murder Sheff G was one of 32 alleged gang members named in a 140-count indictment and accused of shootings, using stolen cars, and more. By Caroline Fisher March 27, 2025
Original Content Top 10 Afrocentric Hip-Hop Albums The albums that helped define Black excellence in hip-hop, in honour of Black History Month. By Karlton Jahmal February 06, 2018
Music Wack 100 Alleges Adam22 Was Arrested By Feds After Podcaster Teased "Update" Wack 100 and Adam22 frequently work together, so fans were shocked when the former claimed Adam had been locked up. By Elias Andrews March 26, 2025