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Music Mary J. Blige Is Over Being Called "Auntie": "Please Don't" For years, fans have given the R&B legend the title of "Auntie Mary," but she isn't fond of it. By Erika Marie August 26, 2020
Music Jadakiss Talks Penning Diddy's "All About the Benjamins" Verse Jadakiss was once a Bad Boy artist along with his other The Lox members, and Diddy's famous verse on the classic hit was written by him. By Erika Marie March 19, 2020
Music Lil Uzi Vert Feels Like A "Brand New Artist" As He Locks In The Studio Will "Eternal Atake" ever drop? By Aron A. January 23, 2020
Music 1017 Rapper Foogiano Has Been Arrested: Report After reportedly burning off his ankle bracelet and heading on the run, 1017 rapper Foogiano has been arrested in Memphis. By Mitch Findlay March 12, 2021
Music Havoc Reveals One Of His Favorite Prodigy Verses Of All Time Havoc reflects on one of his favorite Prodigy verses of all time, a scene-stealing contribution to a competitive hip-hop posse cut. By Mitch Findlay February 11, 2021
Music Keyshia Cole & Ashanti's "Verzuz" Gets Date: "Rain, Sleet... Let's Go" In just a few weeks, the R&B singers will finally appear on the hit virtual series. By Erika Marie January 12, 2021
Music Skai Jackson Files Restraining Order Against Bhad Bhabie Over Death Threats Following their online feud this week, Skai Jackson has filed a restraining order against Bhad Bhabie. By Kevin Goddard February 27, 2020
Politics Killer Mike And Georgia Governor Brian Kemp Address Backlash Killer Mike responds to the criticism about his meeting with Governor Brian Kemp on Wednesday. By Dre D. September 11, 2020
Music Saweetie Teases "Tap In (Remix)" With DaBaby, Jack Harlow, & Mystery Artist Who else do you think will add their vocals to the remix? By Erika Marie August 19, 2020
Music Kanye West Stops To Listen To Aspiring Rapper Spit Bars Kanye West took the time to give an aspiring rapper on the street the opportunity to play his music for the famed artist. By Lynn S. February 26, 2020
Original Content A Tropical Takeover: The Steel Drum In Hip-Hop A look at the steel drum's infiltration into hip-hop production. By Joseph Coffey-Slattery November 08, 2018
Music 23 Prince Albums Hit Major Streaming Services For The First Time The digital releases span from 1995 to 2010. By Trevor Smith August 17, 2018