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Music Wack 100 Praises Lil Wayne: "He Took That Charge Like A Gangsta" With many offering unsolicited takes on Lil Wayne's recent Presidential pardon, Wack 100 praised the rapper for "keeping it gangsta." By Mitch Findlay January 21, 2021
Music John "Ecstasy" Fletcher Of Whodini Passes Away At 56 John Fletcher, also known as Ecstasy of the rap group Whodini, has passed away at the age of 56. By Mitch Findlay December 23, 2020
Music Juvenile Recieves Key To New Orleans Legendary rapper Juvenile recently received the key to New Orleans, an honor presented by Mayor Latoya Cantrell. By Mitch Findlay April 14, 2021
Music Benny The Butcher Teases Drake Collaboration Benny The Butcher provides an update on the status of his Drake collaboration, which has been long-awaited since its announcement. By Mitch Findlay October 30, 2020
Music YBN Nahmir Talks Group Disbanding & "Old People" Pitting Them Against One Another He spoke candidly about Cordae and YBN Almighty Jay, adding that they're all brothers no matter what. By Erika Marie February 17, 2021
Music City Girls Chat With Megan Thee Stallion About Rough Upbringing In Miami Yung Miami also shared that while JT was locked up, she was begging DJs to play their songs. By Erika Marie April 13, 2021
Original Content Coi Leray On Why She Picked DaBaby For "TWINNEM" Remix & Justin Bieber Studio Session Coi Leray shares an update on her upcoming debut album, speaks on her recent studio session with Justin Bieber, and explains why she chose to remix "TWINNEM" with DaBaby during an exclusive interview from Rolling Loud NYC. By Alex Zidel November 04, 2021
Music 50 Cent Gives Update On Lost Album "Street King Immortal" 50 Cent gives an update on the fate of "Street King Immortal," confirming that he's got new music dropping in September. By Mitch Findlay July 19, 2021
Music Normani, Cardi B & Mahalia Hold Down This Week's "R&B Season" Playlist Normani & Cardi B's new collaboration leads this week's R&B Season playlist, along with new tracks from Mahalia and JMSN. By Aron A. July 18, 2021
Music Mario Judah Explains Being "One Of Those" Playboi Carti Fans Mario Judah says he was "that" Playboi Carti fan who would constantly tell the rapper to drop "Whole Lotta Red" in his comments. By Cole Blake December 29, 2020
Music Meek Mill, Lil Durk, DJ Khaled & More Congratulate Jay-Z For Ace Of Spades Deal Hip-hop is poppin' gold bottles for Jay-Z's massive partnership deal with Moët Hennessy. By Aron A. February 22, 2021
Pop Culture Drake & Live Nation To Open New Toronto Concert Venue History The venue has been in development for over three years now, with construction anticipated to finish this summer. By Madusa S. June 08, 2021