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Music 42 Dugg Updates His Condition After Shooting Scare 42 Dugg confirms he's alright following reports that shots were fired at a music video shoot with Roddy Ricch. By Alex Zidel February 22, 2021
Music Justin Bieber Receives Criticism For Using MLK Speeches On "Justice" Just prior to the album's release, Dr. King's daughter Bernice King praised Bieber for his activism. By Erika Marie March 19, 2021
Music The Weeknd Sweeps Juno Awards With Top Artist, Album, Single & Songwriter The Weeknd swept the Juno Awards, Sunday night, making him the first artist to do so twice. By Cole Blake June 06, 2021
Music Playboi Carti's "Whole Lotta Red" Projected To Debut At No. 1 The rapper is expected to debut at #1 on the charts following the release of "Whole Lotta Red." By Madusa S. December 28, 2020
Music Swizz Beatz Says DMX "Came Through" Him To Call Out Fake Love At His Funeral He reflected on the event, detailing why he felt the need to touch on people showing fake love to the late rap legend. By Madusa S. June 06, 2021
Music Offset And Cardi B Clearly Enjoyed Thanksgiving This Year Even though Thanksgiving 2020 was very different this year, Cardi B and Offset made the best of it by dancing it out with family and friends — even Quavo was in the building! By Keenan Higgins November 27, 2020
Music FBG Duck's Mom Goes Off On Lil Durk For Dissing Her Son After Dropping "The Voice" FBG Duck's mother thinks Lil Durk should be more focused on King Von's death than dissing her fallen son. By Bhaven Moorthy December 27, 2020
Music Pop Smoke Has More Music On The Way, Says His Label Head The rapper's label confirmed the late Canarsie artist has more posthumous music on the way. By Madusa S. January 23, 2021
Music Lil Baby "Never Had Hoop Dreams" In 42 Dugg Collab Snippet Lil Baby previewed a new snippet from his upcoming collaboration project with 42 Dugg, referencing his notable lack of "hoop dreams." By Mitch Findlay March 18, 2021
Music Charlamagne Tha God Tears Drake Apart For "Toosie Slide" Charlamagne Tha God believes Drake's "Toosie Slide" is wack, stating that he doesn't respect the artist's new song. By Alex Zidel April 20, 2020
Music Ice Cube Recalls N.W.A Being Refused Entry Into Their Own Listening Party Ice Cube shared a few memories as he celebrated the 30th anniversary of "AmeriKKKa's Most Wanted," including his days with NWA. By Erika Marie May 18, 2020
Original Content It's 4/20! Wake & Bake With The Perfect Playlist Get your 4/20 started with the right playlist, featuring Kendrick Lamar, Wiz Khalifa, Lil Wayne, Mac Miller, Kid Cudi, and more. By Alex Zidel April 20, 2020