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Music Vince Staples Says He's Not Responsible For Asian Crips Saying The N-Word Vince Staple finds himself thrown into a debate about whether Asians should be allowed to say the n-word. By Joshua Robinson June 03, 2021
Music Asian Doll Claps Back At Akademiks Over Alleging She's Suicidal: "Pay Him No Mind" Asian Doll had the Internet concerned today over the status of her mental health, particularly DJ Akademiks, but she let everyone know that he's just getting paid to talk bad on her name. By Keenan Higgins December 23, 2020
Original Content Hit-Boy Reflects On Creating With Nas, Giving Polo G One Of His Biggest Songs, And The Griselda Connection In the twelfth and final installment of HNHH Presents: The 12 Days Of Christmas, Hit-Boy reflects on crafting "King's Disease" with Nas, why he's the most versatile producer in the game, and the rappers that lyrically inspire him. By Mitch Findlay December 24, 2020
Music Tory Lanez Gives Critic $2,500 After She Trash-Talked Him: "U Lucky I Gotta Big Heart" He saw that she had a GoFundMe so he decided to send her money—but that didn't stop her from speaking negatively about him. By Erika Marie December 23, 2020
Music Aaliyah’s Estate Gets Control Of Official YouTube Channel, Launch Slated For 2021 Aaliyah's spirit lives on. By Karlton Jahmal December 25, 2020
Music Lil Flip Entertains The Idea Of T.I. "Verzuz": "It's Gon' Take a Real Nice Bag" The H-Town rapper once had beef with Tip years ago, and Flip let it be known that he would best any opponent on "Verzuz." By Erika Marie January 22, 2021
Music Young Thug & Juice WRLD Single "Bad Boys" Gets Official Music Video Release Date Bad boys for life. By Karlton Jahmal December 25, 2020
Music The Weeknd's "Blinding Lights" Gets Major Elton John Co-Sign Following a notable Grammy snub that left The Weeknd seething, Sir Elton John came through to offer some kind words to the scorned Canadian. By Mitch Findlay November 25, 2020
Music Joyner Lucas Celebrates Returning To The Billboard Hot 100 As An Independent Arist Joyner Lucas' new Lil Baby-assisted single "Ramen & OJ" has debuted at number 67 on the Billboard Hot 100, and he has taken the moment to celebrate his success as an independent artist. By Joshua Robinson May 12, 2021
Numbers Cardi B's "Up" Goes Platinum Cardi B's recent single "Up" has officially sold over one million album-equivalent units, landing the rapper another platinum track. By Mitch Findlay March 17, 2021
Music Pop Smoke's Mom Approached With Meeting Murder Suspect's Family As the murder of Brooklyn rap star Pop Smoke gets closer to being solved, the family of one accused assailant is hoping to meet with the slain rapper's mom for a private conversation. By Keenan Higgins June 04, 2021
Music KB Mike Explains Why He Wants To Work With Polo G On "Top 5s" KB Mike lists off his best songs, the rappers he wants to collaborate with, and more on the latest episode of "Top 5s." By Alex Zidel July 12, 2021