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Music John "Ecstasy" Fletcher Of Whodini Passes Away At 56 John Fletcher, also known as Ecstasy of the rap group Whodini, has passed away at the age of 56. By Mitch Findlay December 23, 2020
Music Snoop Dogg Celebrates 27 Years Of "Doggystyle" Twenty-seven years ago, Snoop Dogg changed the game with the release of his Dr. Dre-produced debut "Doggystyle." By Mitch Findlay November 23, 2020
Music Travis Scott & Pharrell Are "Down In Atlanta" On Our "Fire Emoji" Update Stream the latest from Chance the Rapper, Ab-Soul, Roddy Ricch, and more now. By Hayley Hynes November 19, 2022
Music Zaia Takes Listeners On A Trip With "American Psycho" Zaia returns with his first project in over two years. By Joshua Robinson November 16, 2022
Music Megan Thee Stallion Granted Restraining Order Against Label: Report The “Anxiety” rapper was granted a temporary restraining order against 1501 Certified Entertainment. By Lamar Banks November 14, 2022
TV Dave Chappelle Gets Pushback From Anti-Defamation League His "SNL" appearance was celebrated among fans, but not everyone was laughing. By Erika Marie November 14, 2022
Music Akon On Young Thug: "His Career Will Be Over" If He Cooperates In YSL RICO Case According to the "Smack That" artist, Thugger may still be able to salvage himself as a pop or country star. Hip-hop, however, may be out of the question. By Hayley Hynes November 14, 2022
Pop Culture Dr. Miami Shares Another Drake TikTok After Sparking Liposuction Speculation The renowned plastic surgeon made it clear he was taking Megan Thee Stallion's side in the "Circo Loco" social media fiasco. By Hayley Hynes November 11, 2022
Pop Culture Busta Rhymes Gears Up To Release "The Fuse Is Lit" This Friday The 50-year-old rapper shows no sign of slowing down as he prepares to release his latest EP. By Balen Mautone November 08, 2022
Music 21 Savage Says He Encouraged Drake To "Talk That Sh*t" On "Her Loss" 21 Savage explains how he pushed Drake to speak his unfiltered thoughts on "Her Loss." By Aron A. November 08, 2022
Music Yung Bleu Details Working With Lil Wayne On "Soul Child" The sizzling track will be included on Bleu's Friday release, "Tantra." By Erika Marie November 07, 2022
Music Kodak Black Calls "Cap" On 21 Savage's "Verzuz" Claim 21 believes he can beat any of his 2016 XXL Freshmen classmates in a Verzuz, but Kodak and Desiigner think differently. By Erika Marie November 07, 2022