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Music Who Is Dave Free & What's His Relationship To Kendrick Lamar? Kendrick Lamar's business partner Dave Free has been mentioned quite a bit in Kendrick's recent beef with Drake. By TeeJay Small May 10, 2024
Music Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us” Named Apple Music’s Most-Streamed Rap Song Of 2025 Kendrick Lamar's hit Drake diss track, "Not Like Us," has earned him yet another impressive streaming title. By Caroline Fisher December 02, 2025
Music Benzino Net Worth 2023: What Is The Reality TV Worth? The intriguing journey of Benzino, from hip-hop mogul to television personality. By Jake Skudder July 26, 2023
Music Kay Flock Files Motion To Appeal His 30-Year Prison Sentence New York rapper Kay Flock was sentenced to 30 years in mid-December after several guilty convictions tied to four shootings in 2020 and 2021. By Zachary Horvath January 15, 2026
Music Ray J Admits Some Concerned Fans Reached Out To His Family To Control His Rants Ray J also spoke on the Diddy trial's verdict during this recent livestream, claiming that the jury should've fully acquitted him. By Gabriel Bras Nevares July 03, 2025
Original Content What Happened to Lil Xan? Despite rumors that he died, retired, or quit, Lil Xan is still making music today. Here's a look at what happened to Lil Xan. By Josh Megson April 05, 2023
Music Jeffree Star Seemingly Resurfaces An Infamous Kanye West Rumor After Bombshell "Cousins" Song Jeffree Star originally described the rumor that he hooked up with Kanye West as "so stupid" back in 2021. By Cole Blake April 22, 2025
Music Future Confirms Plans For A New Album & Fans Can't Wait Future confirmed his plans for the project amid ongoing drama with Instagram model Gorgeous Doll on social media. By Cole Blake March 05, 2025
Music Megan Thee Stallion Takes The Stand In Defamation Case Against Blogger Milagro Gramz Megan Thee Stallion opened up about the emotional toll that online attacks have taken on her. By Tallie Spencer November 20, 2025
Original Content Chief Keef Net Worth 2024: Updated Wealth Of The Rapper Check out Chief Keef and his net worth in 2024, taking into account his music career, outside ventures and more. By Jake Skudder January 09, 2024
Music Erykah Badu's 7 Biggest Hits Badu’s contributions to music in the late 1990’s and 2000’s have cemented her legacy as one of the most distinguished R&B singers. By Wyatt Westlake August 21, 2023
Music Slipknot Singer Corey Taylor Shows Love To Kendrick Lamar With Brief Acoustic Cover Of "TV Off" Kendrick Lamar's single, "TV Off," has remained one of the most popular songs off of his latest album, "GNX." By Cole Blake April 24, 2025