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Music Tyler, The Creator Praises Kendrick Lamar & Says He Loves "Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers" Tyler, The Creator showered Kendrick Lamar with praise while discussing his new album on Converse's “All Star Series." By Cole Blake June 21, 2022
Music Hot 97's Summer Jam 2022 Line-Up: Pusha T, Lil Baby, Lil Durk, Young Thug & More Hot 97 announces Summer Jam 2022 line-up including Fivio Foreign, Pusha T, Gunna, Young Thug, City Girls, Lil Durk, Lil Baby & more. By Aron A. April 29, 2022
Original Content What Does It Mean To Be Independent In 2022? With hip-hop artists placing more weight on ownership than ever, we break down what "independence" really amounts to in the modern era. By Robert Blair April 29, 2022
Music Ice-T Says He's "Done Explaining LA Gang Culture" In The Wake Of PnB Rock's Death Ice-T is over "explaining LA Gang culture" after the killing of PnB Rock. By Cole Blake September 13, 2022
Music Eric Adams Parties With French Montana Ahead Of "Montega" Release NYC Mayor Eric Adams got to listen to French Montana's new album, "Montega," while partying with the rapper over the weekend. By Cole Blake June 21, 2022
Music Desiigner Details Recent Incident With LAPD, Suggests Officers Were Hostile Over the summer, the "Panda" hitmaker was recorded facing off with officers after being pulled over. By Erika Marie September 13, 2022
Music DJ Akademiks & Ugly God Verbally Spar About Drake's "Honestly, Nevermind" Akademiks is holding Drake down as he supports the OVO mogul's latest effort, while Ugly God called him out for his prior criticism of Ski Mask The Slump God. By Erika Marie June 20, 2022
Streetwear Doja Cat's Upcoming Album Will Include Mostly Rap Music Doja's music genre has long been debated, and even earns her backlash after winning awards from time to time. By Hayley Hynes May 24, 2022
Music Boosie BadAzz Shares Warning For Rappers In L.A. After PnB Rock's Death Boosie BadAzz is advising any rappers traveling to L.A. to keep a gun on themselves for protection. By Cole Blake September 13, 2022
Music UGK To Take On 8Ball & MJG On "Verzuz" For Memorial Day Weekend UGK and 8Ball & MJG will finally be going at it on "Verzuz" ahead of Memorial Day weekend, the show announced, Tuesday. By Cole Blake May 24, 2022
Music Ricky Martin Could Face Big Prison Time Over Incest And Domestic Abuse Allegations Ricky Martin could spend up to 50 years in prison, according to reports. By Rex Provost July 16, 2022
Pop Culture Atlanta DA Reveals More High-Profile RICO Cases Are Coming In "The Next 60 Days": Report The Fulton County DA reportedly has more high-profile RICO cases on her checklist. By Joshua Robinson July 15, 2022