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Music Lil Uzi Vert, Roddy Ricch, & More To Be Featured In Virtual PlayOn Festival PlayOn Fest will stream past "epic performances" from artists like Lil Uzi Vert, Cardi B, Roddy Ricch, and the late Nipsey Hussle. By Lynn S. April 22, 2020
Music Drake's "Greece" Dropping On Friday With DJ Khaled's 2-Song Release DJ Khaled announce "Greece" and "Popstar" with Drake drops this week. By Aron A. July 15, 2020
Music Cardi B Explains Why She's Not Credited On Viral "Coronavirus" Remix Cardi B is working on getting properly credited for the viral "Coronavirus" remix, and will be donating her royalties to those affected by the pandemic. By Lynn S. March 18, 2020
Music YBN Nahmir Goes No. 1 On TikTok: "Everything's Coming So Unexpectedly" TikTok has also shared their end of the year report and Drake has the most streamed song on the app in 2020 with "Toosie Slide." By Erika Marie December 16, 2020
Numbers The Weeknd's Sales Rocket Post-Super Bowl Halftime Performance The hit-maker enjoyed a healthy boost in his streams following his impressive performance. By Madusa S. February 09, 2021
Music Freddie Gibbs Reacts To Being B.Dot's Rapper Of The Year After B Dot Miller's "Best Rappers Of The Year" list sparked a spirited debate on Clubhouse, Freddie Gibbs weighed in on some of the backlash. By Mitch Findlay December 15, 2020
Music T-Pain Recalls Being Ghosted by Travis Scott T-Pain told the story during one of his latest Twitch streams. By Alexander Cole July 11, 2020
Music Foogiano, Gucci Mane, & Jacquees Team Up For "BACKEND" Off of his brand new album "Gutta Baby," Foogiano collaborates with Gucci Mane and Jacquees on the song "BACKEND." By Ellie Spina November 26, 2020
Pop Culture Saweetie Shows Love To Cardi B, Megan & City Girls: "Women Are So Magical" Saweetie thoughtfully gave a heartwarming shout out to all her fellow female artists via her Instagram story. By Ellie Spina December 01, 2020
Music Cash Money Is Dropping A 20th Anniversary Edition "Baller Blockin" Box Set The rerelease marks the first time the "Baller Blockin" film will be available on streaming services. By Dre D. October 10, 2020
Music Eminem Says He Had To Relearn How To Rap Following Drug Addiction Eminem is getting more candid about an era he refers to as a rough "phase" in his life. By Madusa S. January 04, 2021
Music Saweetie Hints At Upcoming Collab With Someone "Iconic," Fans Speculate It's Nicki Minaj The "Best Friend" rapper dropped some clues about an upcoming collaboration with someone major. By Madusa S. March 06, 2021