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Music THEY. Go For N.E.R.D Vibes On "Red Light Green Light" Usually coming with something smooth and soulful, R&B duo THEY. decided to rock out on their latest single "Red Light Green Light" with a sound that pays major homage to the early 2000s era of N.E.R.D. By Keenan Higgins March 14, 2020
Music Dave East Preps For "Karma 3" With New Single "Really Wit Me" Dave East kicks off the promo for "Karma 3: Thoughts of a Menace" with a new single titled "Really Wit Me" accompanied by a video that shows how hot it can get in Harlem during summertime. By Keenan Higgins March 12, 2020
Original Content Lil Wayne & Mannie Fresh's History Together Is Damn Near Flawless On the 16th anniversary of the release of "Tha Carter," we briefly reflect on Lil Wayne and Mannie Fresh's track record on wax. By Aron A. June 29, 2020
Music Paul Rosenberg Clarifies Eminem's "Shady XX" Artwork Origin Following the release of several scrapped "Shady XX" logo concepts and ensuing album speculation, Eminem's manager Paul Rosenberg came forward to clear the air. By Mitch Findlay September 16, 2020
Music Saweetie Rejected Help From Famous Relatives: "I Believe In Being Self-Made" The rapper's cousin is Gabrielle Union and her grandfather played for the 49ers. By Erika Marie August 25, 2020
Music Russ Secures Some DJ Premier Production Following a major flex, Russ gleefully previews a new DJ Premier produced banger while grinding up some bud. By Mitch Findlay June 29, 2020
Pop Culture Bobby Brown Claims He Taught Michael Jackson How To Moonwalk This isn't a story he hasn't shared before as Bobby Brown once again claims he taught Michael Jackson his signature moonwalk move. By Erika Marie July 28, 2020
Music Gucci Mane Reacts To Mulatto Recreating His Classic Album Covers Mulatto is releasing a song inspired by Gucci Mane this week, recreating some of her favorite moments from the Atlanta legend. By Alex Zidel July 28, 2020
Music Thundercat Confirms He's Involved With Kendrick Lamar's Upcoming Album Thundercat confirmed that Kendrick Lamar is, in fact, working on a new album, to which the bassist has contributed his musical talents. By Lynn S. March 28, 2020
Music KXNG Crooked Announces New Single Produced By Eminem KXNG Crooked's group Family Business is gearing up to release a new single produced by Eminem. By Mitch Findlay April 23, 2020
Music SZA Cried After Earl Sweatshirt Rejected Her First Feature Request: "We Frens Now" SZA recalled the first feature she ever requested was from Earl Sweatshirt and he quickly said no. By Erika Marie July 16, 2020
Music Joji Reveals "Nectar" Tracklist & Release Date 88 Rising artist Joji has revealed the release date and tracklist for his upcoming album "Nectar," featuring Diplo, Lil Yachty and more. By Mitch Findlay September 11, 2020