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Music The-Dream Celebrates Working On Beyoncé's "Break My Soul" The-Dream discussed working on Beyoncé's new track, "Break My Soul," ahead of the release of "Renaissance." By Cole Blake June 21, 2022
Music Kendrick Lamar Performs 1st Show Since "Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers" Kendrick Lamar performed at the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity, marking his first on-stage show since releasing, "Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers" By Cole Blake June 21, 2022
Music Lloyd Banks Has Completed His Album, Hovain Confirms A new album from Lloyd Banks is on the way. By Aron A. May 10, 2021
Music Lil Wayne Is Planning A Holiday Toy & Coat Drive For New Orleans Youth Lil Wayne is doing good by the youth of New Orleans this holiday season by throwing a toy, coat and blanket drive alongside Mack Maine, Young Money and Phase III Body Shop in Hollygrove. By Keenan Higgins December 23, 2020
Music Lil Baby, Gucci Mane Perform At 150-Person Maskless Birthday Bash Lil Baby and Gucci Mane are the latest rappers to face backlash for performing in overcrowded venues. By Aron A. January 19, 2021
Music Ja Rule Discusses Failed Supergroup With Jay-Z & DMX Helmed By Irv Gotti Ja, Jay, and X were almost formed their own Hip Hop collective, but the three artists ran into some roadblocks. By Erika Marie December 23, 2020
Music Swizz Beatz Explains Why He Called Out Justin Timberlake At "Verzuz" Swizz Beatz says he has "no problem with JT" after calling out Justin Timberlake on Verzuz over the weekend. By Aron A. June 01, 2021
Pop Culture Charlamagne Tha God Thinks Dave East Is A Hollywood "Heartthrob" The podcast host believes East is "gorgeous" enough to have a successful acting career. By Erika Marie January 18, 2021
Music Busta Rhymes & M.O.P's New Banger Sounds Insane Busta Rhymes gears up to launch "Extinction Level Event 2," an album years in the making, with an incendiary preview of the M.O.P assisted "Czar." By Mitch Findlay October 28, 2020
Music Cardi B Shouts Out Lesser Known Black Artists For Their Grammy Nominations Cardi B gives a shout-out to underappreciated Black artists ahead of the 63rd Annual Grammy Awards. By Cole Blake March 13, 2021
Music Meek Mill Cheers Lil Uzi Vert Up After Rapper Admits He "Just Cried" Meek Mill knew just what to say after Lil Uzi Vert admitted he spent some time crying this weekend. By Alex Zidel December 21, 2020
Music Royce Da 5'9" & Dr. Dre Have An Uplifting IG Exchange Following Dr. Dre's return to the studio and confirmation that "Detox" was once again in the cards, Royce Da 5'9" reached out on Instagram. By Mitch Findlay January 18, 2021