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Music 112 Singer Slim Talks Tension For Bad Boy After Tupac Released "Hit 'Em Up" Slim, the singer of Bad Boy's 112, also discussed how "Vibe" magazine's cover allegedly launched the "East vs. West" rap beef. By Erika Marie July 28, 2020
Relationships Jermaine Dupri Won't Work With Janet Jackson Again Because Of Fans' Criticism While they were dating, Jermaine Dupri helped produce Janet Jackson's ninth studio album—a record that not all critics were fond of. By Erika Marie July 27, 2020
Music Singer Justin Townes Earle Dies At 38-Years-Old Justin Townes Earle has died at the age of 38-years-old. By Cole Blake August 23, 2020
Original Content HNHH TIDAL Wave: J. Cole, Drake, & Logic Bring The Real Back The HNHH TIDAL Wave playlist has been updated with new music from DJ Khaled, Drake, J. Cole, Smino, Gunna, A Boogie wit da Hoodie, Logic, DaBaby, and more. By Alex Zidel July 31, 2020
Music Alicia Keys Shares "ALICIA" Tracklist Ft. Jill Scott, Tierra Whack, Snoh Aalegra, Miguel The singer's seventh studio album drops this Friday (Sept. 18). By Erika Marie September 17, 2020
Music Rihanna Says New Album Is Coming: "It's Going To Be Worth It" Rihanna's new album is no longer a myth as she spoke about R9 in a new interview, saying the wait will be worth it. By Alex Zidel July 30, 2020
Music Kanye West Requests Sit Down With J. Cole, Kendrick Lamar, & Drake Kanye West extends an invitation to J. Cole, Drake, and Kendrick Lamar, explaining his desire to change the game entirely. By Mitch Findlay September 15, 2020
Music Drake & Future Praised As Toxic Kings For New Song "Desires" Drake and Future are being hailed as the leaders of a toxic movement. By Alex Zidel January 31, 2020
Music Drake Receives Icy OVO x OTF Chain From Lil Durk Lil Durk gifts Drake a brand new OTF x OVO chain following the success of "Laugh Now Cry Later." By Aron A. September 12, 2020
Music Lil Durk Addresses Demand For Longer Verse On Drake Collab Lil Durk says even Drake wanted him to have a longer verse on "Laugh Now Cry Later." By Aron A. August 22, 2020
Music Trae Tha Truth Reacts To Murder Of Houston Rapper Obe Noir The Houston rapper/activist wrote his condolences to Obe on Instagram. By Azure Johnson March 10, 2021
Music Cardi B's Sister Clears Up Saweetie Beef Rumors Cardi B and Saweetie aren't feuding... but they might be collaborating! By Alex Zidel February 11, 2021