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Music Jim Jones Says He Refused To Sign Drake & J.Cole Jones is claiming that he had the chance to sign the two coveted rappers but passed up on the offer. By Madusa S. December 28, 2020
Music Boosie Badazz Shooting: 911 Witness Calls Surface Following Boosie Badazz's shooting in November that left him in a wheelchair, audio from several 911 witness calls has surfaced. By Mitch Findlay June 01, 2021
Music Cam'ron Announces New Project "Camdemic" For The Summer Cam'ron previews new heat produced by the Heatmakerz & Kevin Durant approves. By Aron A. April 11, 2021
Music Rich The Kid Claims Lil Wayne Called Him A GOAT Rich The Kid links up with Lil Wayne and calls himself "Baby Tunechi." By Aron A. March 13, 2021
Numbers R. Kelly Music Sales Increase Over 500% Following Conviction: Report The guilty verdict had fans scrambling and Kelly has found more success after his recent conviction. By Erika Marie October 08, 2021
TV Amazon "Prime Day Show" Trailer Features Kid Cudi, Billie Eilish & H.E.R The three-day Amazon Prime Day event is slated to bring some heat, with performances from Kid Cudi, H.E.R, and Billie Eilish. By Kevin Quinitchett June 15, 2021
Music R. Kelly Has A Writing Credit On Drake's "Certified Lover Boy:" Twitter Reacts Drake used an R. Kelly sample on the song "TSU." By Alex Zidel September 03, 2021
Music Saweetie Talks Pretty Privilege & Explains Her Debut Album's Title In her cover story for Cosmopolitan, Saweetie discusses pretty privilege as well as the inspiration behind the title of her forthcoming debut album "Pretty B*tch Music." By Joshua Robinson March 24, 2021
Music Benny The Butcher Shares Promising Update On Freddie Gibbs Joint Project Benny The Butcher reveals that he and Freddie Gibbs are plotting a collaborative project exclusively produced by The Alchemist. By Aron A. March 24, 2021
Pop Culture Travis Scott Reflects On Derek Chauvin’s Guilty Conviction: "We Finally Got Justice" Travis Scott is glad that there's justice for George Floyd's family, and he is hopeful that more positive change will come as a result of Derek Chauvin's guilty verdict. By Joshua Robinson April 22, 2021
Music Just Blaze Keeps Things Civil In Reponse To Kanye West's "Drink Champs" Shots Although he admits to being "confused and disappointed," Just Blaze wishes Kanye West the best in his future endeavors. By Joshua Robinson November 05, 2021
Music Bun B Calls For UGK Vs. 8Ball & MJG "Verzuz" Battle UGK vs. 8Ball & MJG. Who you got your money on? By Aron A. May 26, 2020