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Music Big30 Performs Pooh Shiesty's "FDO" For High School Students With BenDaDonnn With Big30 set to go on trial alongside Pooh Shiesty for the alleged kidnapping and robbery of Gucci Mane, the artist is still showing love. By Alexander Cole August 31, 2026
Music Toronto Rappers Casper TNG & K Money Arrested After Insane Crime Spree Four men, including two Toronto underground rappers have been hit with nearly one hundred charges. By Mitch Findlay June 01, 2018
Politics New York Governor Kathy Hochul Clowns Nicki Minaj After Rapper Calls Her An "Evil Woman" Nicki Minaj is currently under fire for her support of Donald Trump, and her latest attack on New York Governor Kathy Hochul. By Alexander Cole October 29, 2026
Original Content Kevin Gates "Super General" Freestyle: A Lyric Break Down We break down the many references littered across Kevin Gates's controversial "Super General" freestyle. By Aron A. June 10, 2022
Music 23 Richest Female Rappers (Ranked) 2023: Nicki Minaj, Cardi B, And More Discover the top 23 richest female rappers of 2023, including Nicki Minaj, Cardi B, and more. Learn about their net worths and careers. By Jake Skudder April 25, 2023
Original Content Rapsody’s Growth As An Emcee, Told Through 10 Songs More than a best-of list, these songs show how Rapsody’s perspective changed across more than 15 years of music. By Erika Marie August 19, 2026
Music Rod Wave Teases Stadium Tour With NBA YoungBoy While NBA YoungBoy is living overseas right now, fans hope Rod Wave can convince him for a massive trek for their fans. By Gabriel Bras Nevares September 27, 2026
Music DJ Akademiks Wants His Own Awards Show With Adam22, Trap Lore Ross & More DJ Akademiks doesn't care about institutions like the Grammys, and hinted at him, Adam22, Trap Lore Ross, and others having their own show. By Gabriel Bras Nevares November 08, 2026
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
Original Content Why Is Kay Flock In Jail? Bronx drill rapper Kay Flock is facing first-degree murder charges, and we're diving into the case stacked against him. By Olivia Monahan April 25, 2023
Streetwear Young Thug's Ridiculous Alligator Top Gets Some Comments From PETA PETA has fired back at Young Thug through his Instagram comments over the $25,000 alligator tank top he wore. By Ben Atkinson March 24, 2026
Music Playboi Carti's Security Allegedly Smashes Photographer's Camera At Rolling Loud Playboi Carti was performing at Rolling Loud this weekend, and according to Kurrco, his security got into a dust-up. By Alexander Cole May 11, 2026