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Music Turk Reveals That He Once Caught An STD With Lil Wayne Turk recalled getting crabs with Lil Wayne during an appearance on "Drink Champs." By Cole Blake September 07, 2022
Music Rod Wave's New Album Will Be His "Last Sad Ass" Project, Rapper Says Rod Wave's album was delayed last month after he was arrested over an alleged domestic dispute. By Hayley Hynes June 13, 2022
Original Content Gov Ball Had An Opportunity To Make A Statement, Instead, They Played It Safe New York’s biggest music festival reflected the city’s uncomfortable relationship with its biggest sub-genre. By Cole Blake June 13, 2022
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
Music 22Gz Breaks Down His Beef With CJ & 6ix9ine Comparison 22Gz breaks down why CJ gives him "6ix9ine vibes." By Aron A. February 15, 2021
Music Busta Rhymes Talks Kendrick Lamar Collab "Look Over Your Shoulder" Following the release of his Kendrick Lamar collab "Look Over Your Shoulder," Busta Rhymes breaks down the track's backstory. By Mitch Findlay October 29, 2020
Music Swizz Beatz Announces Huge Viewership For Gucci Mane & Jeezy’s "Verzuz" Gucci Mane and Jeezy’s "Verzuz" drew huge viewership this week. By Cole Blake November 21, 2020
Music Styles P Gives Tough Reality Check Over "We Gon Make It" Misunderstanding When faced with accusations of a "We Gon Make It" contradiction, Styles P responds by delivering a hilariously harsh reality check. By Mitch Findlay December 22, 2020
Music Freeway Announces The Death Of His Son Philadelphia rapper Freeway has confirmed the tragic death of his son, penning a powerful message on his Instagram page. By Mitch Findlay October 29, 2020
Music Travis Scott & Rosalia Win Latin Grammy For "TKN" Travis Scott and Rosalia won a Latin Grammy for their song "TKN" this week. By Cole Blake November 21, 2020
Music Chika Announces Retirement From Music, Says She's Suicidal Send your prayers and love to Chika, who announced she's retiring from music as she struggles with suicidal thoughts. By Alex Zidel April 12, 2021
Music Ice Spice Shares Her Love For Pyramids In New Interview Ice Spice doesn't hesitate when asked about her favorite architecture. By Lavender Alexandria September 20, 2023