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Music XXL Unveils 2023 Freshman Class Featuring GloRilla, Finesse2tymes, And More XXL has revealed this year's Freshman class. By Caroline Fisher June 21, 2023
Music Morgan Wallen & Tate McRae Knock Kendrick Lamar & SZA's "luther" Off The Hot 100 Throne Kendrick Lamar and SZA did something unprecedented for the hip-hop genre with "luther" and that cannot be ignored despite this news. By Zachary Horvath May 27, 2025
Music Salt-N-Pepa's Federal Recording Lawsuit Against UMG Has Been Dismissed Salt-N-Pepa's federal suit against UMG was a long battle, one that started to grow legs in 2022. However, they didn't emerge victorious. By Zachary Horvath January 09, 2026
Politics Nicki Minaj Celebrates President's Day With An A.I. Image Of Herself & Donald Trump Nicki Minaj reaffirmed her recent support for Donald Trump with yet another post on social media on Monday. By Cole Blake February 17, 2026
Original Content Rico Nasty On Gender Fluidity, Punk Music & Nasty Moments INTERVIEW: Rico Nasty gets in-depth about the creative process behind "Nasty," her alter-ego Tacobella, Joan Jett's influence, motherhood and more. By Aron A. August 07, 2018
Music Sid Wilson Net Worth 2024: What Is The Slipknot Musician Worth? Explore the life and career of Slipknot's turntablist Sid Wilson, from his rise to fame to his ventures outside music. By Rain Adams February 28, 2024
Music Chlöe Bailey Shows Off Her Beat Making Skills, Fans React Chlöe Bailey released her latest album, Trouble In Paradise, August 2024. The album features YG Marley, Jeremih, and Ty Dolla $ign. By Bryson "Boom" Paul July 17, 2025
Music Billy McFarland Sells Fyre Festival Brand On eBay, Is Disappointed In "Low" Price Fyre Festival creator Billy McFarland sold off the infamous festival's IP to an eBay bidder after initially struggling to attract a buyer. By Devin Morton July 16, 2025
Original Content Who Is BIA? Getting To Know The Hitmaker With her collaborations with Nicki Minaj, Russ, and J. Cole making waves the past few years, what's next for the rapper Bia? By Chris Mobley May 15, 2023
Music Wu-Tang Clan Says Goodbye To Oliver "Power" Grant With Powerful Tribute Oliver "Power" Grant sadly passed away last week and his Wu-Tang Clan brethren have been struggling to stomach the loss. By Zachary Horvath March 02, 2026
Music Vince Staples Unveils Cover Art & Release Date For New Album "Cry Baby" Vince Staples dropped "Blackberry Marmalade" over the weekend, and now, he is back with a special announcement. By Alexander Cole April 28, 2026
Pop Culture ASAP Rocky Recalls His "Trash" Audition For "Star Wars" Role That Went To Donald Glover ASAP Rocky's acting career is still doing well, however, as he has a role in Spike Lee's new film, "Highest 2 Lowest." By Cole Blake May 07, 2025