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Music DJ Clark Kent Recalls Convincing Jay-Z To Switch From Hustling To Rap DJ Clark Kent, who played a pivotal role in shaping the early momentum of Roc-A-Fella Records, reflects on encouraging Jay-Z to take his craft more seriously. By Mitch Findlay March 09, 2021
Music OutKast Sparks Debate After Co-Signing Claim About The Beatles Is OutKast better than The Beatles??? By Alex Zidel April 08, 2021
Music NBA Youngboy Announces New Never Broke Again Compilation Tape NBA Youngboy's next project is releasing sooner than you may think. By Alexander Cole October 23, 2020
Music Shelley FKA DRAM Pushes Back Album In Honor Of His Mother's Passing Shelley reveals that his mother passed away last year, and to honor her, he has pushed the release of his forthcoming album "Shelley FKA DRAM" back from April 16 to her birthday on April 29. By Joshua Robinson April 07, 2021
Music J. Prince Comments On Rising Number Of Rappers Being Shot: "It's Not A Game" The music icon remarked that people have been making the "gangster thing" a game when in reality, there are "consequences that go along with it." By Erika Marie December 16, 2020
Music Cardi B Responds To Criticism About Looks: "I Feel Comfortable In My Skin" After sharing a behind-the-scenes video of her "Up" music video rehearsals, the rapper faced negative comments about her makeup-less face. By Erika Marie February 09, 2021
Music Lil Baby & Lil Durk Have A Whole Tape Together Who wants a collab tape from Lil Baby and Lil Durk? By Alex Zidel March 08, 2021
Music Young Dolph's Partner Shares Heartbreaking Video Tribute The video shows Young Dolph spending quality time with his partner, Mia Jaye, and their two children. By Alex Zidel December 02, 2021
Music Royce Da 5'9" Celebrates Eight Years Of Sobriety With A Sensational Tiny Desk Concert Royce Da 5'9" is the star of the latest NPR Tiny Desk (Home) Concert. By Joshua Robinson September 10, 2021
Music Future Readies New Music For "Deathloop" Video Game Future lends his voice to the soundtrack of the upcoming PS5 game "Deathloop." By Mitch Findlay September 10, 2021
Music 2 Chainz Shares Cryptic Tweet About Retiring From Making Trap Music What's next for 2 Chainz? By Karlton Jahmal July 17, 2021
Music Summer Walker Reveals Star-Studded "Still Over It" Tracklist Summer Walker secured some heavy-hitting features for the upcoming "Still Over It" By Taylor McCloud November 02, 2021