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Streetwear Travis Scott Releases Gucci Mane x Jeezy "Verzuz" Merch Travis Scott came in hot with a merch release to commemorate last night’s iconic “Verzuz” battle. By Noor Lobad November 20, 2020
Music Lil Wayne Calls Out Grammys, Reveals He's Not Invited: "Am I Not Worthy?" Lil Wayne questions his worth after revealing he's not invited to the Grammy Awards. By Alex Zidel December 21, 2020
Music Fans Suspect Mulatto Is Shading Renni Rucci On Her "Beat Box" Freestyle Fans are claiming that Mulatto is shading Renni Rucci at the end of her newly released "Beat Box" freestyle, and Renni Rucci has responded, saying, "if it ain't directed it ain't respected." By Joshua Robinson March 12, 2021
Music Kendrick Lamar Signs New Publishing Deal Kendrick Lamar signed a global admin deal with Universal Music Publishing Group, which was announced this week. By Alex Zidel October 27, 2020
Music DMX, Freddie Gibbs & 42 Dugg Hold Down Our "Fire Emoji" Playlist Plus, new music from Lil Tjay, Rich Homie Quan, Belly, Night Novell, and more. By Aron A. April 10, 2021
TV The Weeknd's Super Bowl Performance Is Getting A Full-Length Documentary Showtime will air the 90-minute feature documentary later this year. By Madusa S. February 13, 2021
Music Gucci Mane Melts The Snowman In Taunting Verzuz Promo Ahead of his big Verzuz match-up with Jeezy, Gucci Mane turns up the heat and melts the snowman in a pre-fight teaser. By Mitch Findlay November 19, 2020
Music DMX Is Set To Be Honored In Yonkers With A Memorial, Per Mayor's Suggestion: Report The city's mayor is welcoming the late rapper's family to host a memorial service at the city's largest outdoor venue, if they choose so. By Madusa S. April 10, 2021
Music Def Jam Issues Statement On DMX's Passing Def Jam has issued a statement following DMX's death. By Alex Zidel April 09, 2021
Music Timbaland Teases J. Cole "The Off-Season" Collab With J. Cole's "The Off-Season" due out on May 14th, Timbaland steps up to tease his involvement in the project. By Mitch Findlay May 05, 2021
Music 50 Cent Flexes His Influence: "I Can Still Move The Needle" 50 Cent reminds the masses that he's still capable of moving the needle, as evidenced by his clever use of a King Von banger in "Power: Book II." By Mitch Findlay January 15, 2021
Music Kevin Gates Sports Outlandish Footwear In Photo With Fan A photo taken of Kevin Gates and one of his fans at Saks Fifth Avenue has fans scracthing their head to the rapper's peculiar choice of footwear. By Joshua Robinson March 10, 2021