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Music The Best "Halloween Theme Song" Samples In Hip Hop The "Halloween" theme song has been sampled in multiple rap songs across the years. We're looking at a few that stood out most. By Paul Barnes October 06, 2023
Music Ice-T Reflects On The Deaths Of Coolio And Michael K. Williams In New Documentary Special Coolio and Michael K. Williams both died after suffering accidental overdoses involving fentanyl in recent years. By Cole Blake August 25, 2025
Music Hotboii Sentenced Following Probation Violation Rapper Hotboii is once again in hot water with the law, years after he faced a RICO case and spent two years behind bars. By Erika Marie May 20, 2026
Music Teddy Riley Net Worth 2024: What Is The New Jack Swing Music Legend Worth? Explore the multifaceted career and substantial net worth of Teddy Riley, the pioneer of New Jack Swing, highlighting his musical legacy. By Rain Adams February 19, 2024
Music Pharrell Williams & Chad Hugo's Fight Over The Neptunes, Explained Neptunes founders Pharrell and Chad Hugo are embroiled in a legal battle regarding the trademark of the production duo. By TeeJay Small April 05, 2024
Music Drake Scores Major Legal Win As Photographer Abandons “What Did I Miss?” Lawsuit In November, Drake was sued by Italian photographer Gabriele Galimberti, who accused him of copyright infringement. By Caroline Fisher January 21, 2026
Music Diddy Seeks $100M In Broadened Defamation Lawsuit Over Sexual Assault Allegations In an amended lawsuit, Diddy alleges that Courtney Burgess and NewsNation caused him “severe reputational harm." By Caroline Fisher August 12, 2025
Original Content What Happened To Kevin Rudolf? Kevin Rudolf played a major role in the fusion of Hip-Hop, pop, and rock at the turn of the 2010s. So why aren't people talking about him anymore? By Joshua Robinson September 16, 2022
Music Gloss Up Net Worth 2024: Updated Wealth Of The Rapper Explore the journey of rapper Gloss Up, delving into his rise, sources of income, and factors contributing to his impressive net worth. By Jake Skudder January 19, 2024
Music Young Thug Teases A YSL Project From Label's Newer Generation Young Thug's new gen YSL project could tap 1300SAINT, Yung Kayo, Nine Vicious, and more. But this announcement amid a Gunna release? Huh... By Gabriel Bras Nevares August 08, 2025
Original Content Lloyd Banks Net Worth 2024: Updated Wealth Of The Rapper Discover Lloyd Banks' net worth in 2024, learn about his journey to success in rap and acting, and his lasting influence on hip-hop. By Jake Skudder January 30, 2024
Music DMX Estate Denies Authorization Of Planned Posthumous Ordination Ceremony The DMX Estate has been stepping in to protect his legacy. By Tallie Spencer January 08, 2026