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Music 112 Singer Slim Refutes Claim That Group Was Hit With "Bad Boy Curse" Slim called talks of "Bad Boy Curse" conspiracy "comical" before discussing why 112 eventually broke up (and are currently in a legal battle against once another). By Erika Marie August 06, 2020
Music KXNG Crooked Names Rap's Best Storytellers KXNG Crooked highlights some of hip-hop's elite storytellers, a category that includes no shortage of legendary emcees. By Mitch Findlay August 05, 2020
Music Davido Releases "Fem" From Upcoming Album "A Better Time" Davido is back with a new song and visuals. By Dre D. September 10, 2020
Music Jadakiss, Chuck D, Rakim, & More To Attend The Last Poets' Virtual Hip Hop Event Jadakiss, Chuck D, Rakim, and more will serve as special guests for “Bridging The Gap: An Evening of Conversation with the Last Poets." By Lynn S. May 15, 2020
Music Lupe Fiasco Tells Joe Budden Why He Said Logic Is Better Than Kendrick Lamar Lupe Fiasco and Joe Budden spoke about the latter's comments about Logic, with Lupe explaining why he infamously said that Logic is better than Kendrick Lamar. By Alex Zidel August 04, 2020
Pop Culture Chloe X Halle Wow Fans With Tiny Desk Performance Chloe x Halle deliver stunning Tiny Desk home concert. By Ellie Spina December 09, 2020
Music DJ Paul's "Mafia Radio": YFN Lucci Explains Difference Between Albums & Mixtapes YFN Lucci unpacks the difference between mixtapes and albums with DJ Paul, also touching on whether features are overrated now. By Alex Zidel January 05, 2021
Music The Notorious B.I.G. Inducted Into The Rock Hall Of Fame Jay-Z, Nas, Diddy & more honored Biggie Smalls during his induction into the Rock Hall Of Fame. By Aron A. November 08, 2020
Music Mack Maine Gifts Lil Wayne Birthday McLaren, Announces Original "Carter 5" Release The original version of "Tha Carter 5" is coming, as announced by Lil Wayne and Mack Maine for the rapper's birthday. By Alex Zidel September 21, 2020
Music YG & Nipsey's "FDT (F*ck Donald Trump)" Single Surges In Streams The controversial song has been a favorite for those who oppose the President. By Erika Marie November 07, 2020
Music LeBron James Offers Condolences After King Von's Passing LeBron James was a big fan of the Chicago artist. By Alexander Cole November 06, 2020
Music Bobby Shmurda's Conditional Release Date Revealed The rapper will reportedly receive a conditional release next month. By Madusa S. January 04, 2021