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TV BET Hip Hop Awards Is Gone: The Cyphers, Chaos, & Culture A generation of Hip Hop fans grew up on moments the BET Hip Hop Awards made possible, & its absence leaves a gap the culture can’t easily fill. By Erika Marie August 08, 2025
Music 21 Savage "What Happened To The Streets?" Full Credits: Every Producer & Feature 21 Savage's "What Happened To The Streets?" is here and we are taking a look at all of the extra hands that contributed to this LP. By Zachary Horvath December 12, 2025
Music DJ Akademiks Previews Lil Durk & Drake Collaboration Lil Durk put out his latest album, "Deep Thoughts," back on March 28, but the collaboration with Drake wasn't included. By Cole Blake May 04, 2025
Relationships Big Sean Seemingly Shuts Down Jhene Aiko Breakup Rumors Reports that Big Sean and Jhene Aiko broke up began to circulate earlier this week. However, there's a chance its fake news. By Zachary Horvath November 07, 2025
Music Drake Recalls A Grueling Nine Hours In Swedish Jail There was some confusion around Drake's arrest in 2022 as his reps denied that he was apprehended by Stockholm police. By Zachary Horvath September 02, 2025
Original Content Joey Badass Albums & Mixtapes, Ranked Joey Badass is a beast in the booth. We're revisiting his explosive catalog. By Wyatt Westlake April 13, 2023
Music Oliver “Power” Grant Of Wu-Tang Clan Dead At 52 Method Man, RZA, Raekwon, and more have shared heartfelt messages on social media in response to Oliver "Power" Grant's passing. By Caroline Fisher February 25, 2026
Music d4vd Hires Harvey Weinstein's Lawyer Amid Celeste Rivas Investigation Police still haven't alleged murder or determined Celeste Rivas' cause of death, a teen found dead in the trunk of a car registered to d4vd. By Gabriel Bras Nevares October 04, 2025
Music Joe Budden Says Top5 Has "Been Stupid All Year" After London Stabbing Top5 was stabbed in the neck in London after attending Wireless Festival, earlier this month, and is expected to make a full recovery. By Cole Blake July 22, 2025
Music Young Thug Raises Eyebrows With Controversial Top 5 Rappers List Young Thug recently teamed up with Adin Ross for a stream, where he discussed everything from his love life to rap beef. By Caroline Fisher October 02, 2025
Pop Culture Christopher "Kid" Reid Net Worth 2024: What Is The Kid 'N Play Rap Legend Worth? Explore the dynamic career of Christopher "Kid" Reid, from hip-hop stardom with Kid 'n Play to his ventures in acting and comedy. By Rain Adams March 05, 2024
Music Lil Nas X Under Inpatient Treatment For Undisclosed Reason Following His L.A. Arrest Lil Nas X was arrested in late August after walking around Los Angeles late at night in his underwear and then eventually in the nude. By Zachary Horvath September 15, 2025