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Music Yungeen Ace Is "Elated" Over Foolio's Death, DJ Akademiks Theorizes Foolio was shot multiple times in June. By Caroline Fisher September 11, 2024
Music Mariah The Scientist Admits To Dating Lil Yachty After He Denied The Rumors She even wrote two songs about him. By Elias Andrews October 24, 2024
Music Jacquees Talks Ella Mai "Trip" Controversy: "When I Met [Her], She Was A Fan" The R&B singer reflects on his strained relationship with Mai after he remixed her hit track. By Erika Marie January 12, 2021
Music Rubi Rose: The Rising Star Making Waves In Rap Rubi Rose is a bucket of surprises, achieving stardom through her looks, and maintaining it through her raw, rap talent. By Demi Phillips July 11, 2023
Reviews Logic "Ultra 85" Album Review Logic's ninth album is seven years in the making, and it was well worth the wait. By Devin Morton August 15, 2024
Music SZA Overtakes Adele With Staggering Record For A Billboard Top 10 Album SZA's "SOS" album from late 2022 has maintained its dominance even two and a half years after its release, something Adele can also boast. By Gabriel Bras Nevares April 24, 2025
Music SZA Recalls Depression & "Not Eating" During The Pandemic As "SOS: LANA" Sits At #1 SZA shares her lifestyle during quarantine. By Bryson "Boom" Paul December 31, 2024
Original Content Why "Take Care" Is Drake's Best Album On the 10th anniversary of Drake's sophomore album "Take Care," we reflect on why it is among the most important albums in his discography. By Rose Lilah November 15, 2021
Music The Best Amy Winehouse Samples In Hip-Hop Whether it's East Coast boom-bap, classic Atlanta trap, or contemporary West Coast genre blends, the culture's always loved the London icon. By Gabriel Bras Nevares February 02, 2024
Music XXL Freshman Class Of 2024 Includes BigXthaPlug, ScarLip, Cash Cobain & More Other XXL Freshman Class members this year include 4batz, Skilla Baby, Maiya The Don, That Mexican OT, Bossman Dlow, and more. By Gabriel Bras Nevares June 24, 2024
Music Kendrick Lamar's Grand National Tour At Sofi Stadium Made Him First Rapper To Break New Touring Record Kendrick Lamar Grand National Tour supports his GNX album. An album that features new L.A. rappers Peysoh and AZ Chike. By Bryson "Boom" Paul May 25, 2025
Music DJ Self Net Worth 2024: What Is The CEO of Gwinin Entertainment Worth? Explore DJ Self's rise to prominence as a New York DJ and reality TV star, detailing his entrepreneurial journey and his influence in the hip hop industry. By Rain Adams May 08, 2024