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Music Cardi B Responds To Candace Owens' Suggesting 'WAP' Is Ruining American Society Cardi didn't seem to take the flack from the political commentator about her "WAP" Grammy performance too seriously. By Madusa S. March 16, 2021
Music J. Cole Is The First Artist To Have Solo Feature On The Cover Of Slam J. Cole discusses the inspiration behind "The Off-Season" in his historical new cover story with SLAM. By Aron A. May 11, 2021
Music Freddie Gibbs, Lil Durk & Kevin Gates Dominate This Week's "Fire Emoji" Playlist Check out this week's "Fire Emoji" playlist with new music from Blac Youngsta, Freddie Gibbs, Lil Durk, Kevin Gates & more. By Aron A. October 31, 2020
Music Meek Mill Vows To Finish New Album In Philly Despite Beef: "Yall Got 2 Comfy" Meek reminds Philadelphia rappers that the city is his, opting to film new music videos in the city despite the tension. By Bhaven Moorthy December 24, 2020
Music Mario Judah Says The World Should "Protect Drake" The newcomer praised Drake after the legend reached out to him. By Madusa S. December 24, 2020
Music Rakim Salutes Lil Baby, Kendrick Lamar, Hit-Boy, & J. Cole Hip-Hop pioneer Rakim reveals that he still checks for music from current rap acts, including Lil Baby, Kendrick Lamar, Hit-Boy, and J. Cole. By Joshua Robinson April 14, 2021
Music Conway The Machine's "La Maquina" Tracklist: J.I.D, 2 Chainz, & More Conway The Machine unveils the stacked "La Maquina" tracklist, featuring J.I.D, 2 Chainz, Benny The Butcher, Westside Gunn, Ludacris, and more. By Mitch Findlay April 14, 2021
Pop Culture NBA Youngboy's Mother Reveals The Name Of His Son With Yaya Mayweather The rapper's mother revealed that he now has a junior. By Madusa S. January 21, 2021
Numbers Drake Will Receive Artist Of The Decade Award At 2021 BBMAs Drake has won 27 BBMAs over the course of his career, making him the most decorated artist in the award show's history. By Alex Zidel May 11, 2021
Politics John Legend, Justin Timberlake, & More Perform At Virtual Inauguration Concert The inauguration celebration continued into the evening as artists came together for the online event. By Erika Marie January 20, 2021
Music Amanda Bynes Resurfaces To Preview Rap Song "Diamonds" The actress has kept away from the spotlight following her string of controversies, but she shared a snippet of her rap debut. By Erika Marie January 20, 2021
Music Megan Thee Stallion Says The Grammys Aren't Rigged The Grammy-award-winning Hottie denies that the award show is "rigged" but shows support for The Weeknd. By Aron A. March 15, 2021