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Original Content Rise & Grind: Yungeen Ace Speaks On Jacksonville Rap Beef & Favorite King Von Memory Yungeen Ace details his debut album "Life Of Betrayal 2x," his viral song "Who I Smoke," and Jacksonville rap beef for "Rise & Grind." By Alex Zidel July 05, 2021
Music Ice Cube Explains Why Leaving N.W.A. Was "A Big Risk" For His Career The Rap icon reflected on parting ways with the group and trusting himself and his vision in the process. By Erika Marie September 20, 2021
Music T.I. Returns With Thoughtful Tribute To Nipsey Hussle On the second year anniversary of Nipsey Hussle's death, T.I. took a moment to reflect on an epic night they shared in Atlanta. By Mitch Findlay March 31, 2021
Original Content Nas Reflects On Tupac's Death & Suge Knight's Takeover On "Death Row East" Nas tackles the subject of his complex relationship with 2Pac and Suge Knight's looming shadow on the "King's Disease II" storytelling highlight "Death Row East." By Mitch Findlay August 06, 2021
Music Lil Wayne & Rich The Kid Explain Why They Dropped A Collab Album Lil Wayne and Rich The Kid speak about why it was the right time to release a collaborative album, what Rich has learned from Wayne, and more. By Alex Zidel October 01, 2021
Music The Weeknd Releases "The Highlights" Album Ahead Of Super Bowl Performance The Weeknd releases "The Highlights", a collection of his greatest hits, ahead of his historic Super Bowl Halftime performance. By Alex Zidel January 26, 2021
Music Monica Addresses Not Being A Bigger Star: "I Made The Choice Not To" The singer shared that she was offered many opportunities but wasn't willing to make "sacrifices" that others were. By Erika Marie January 26, 2021
Music Veteran No Limit Rapper Mia X Advises Female Emcees To Rap About More Than Sex The First Lady of No Limit took to social media to say she's not trying to disrespect anyone but women in Rap should be "versatile." By Erika Marie June 08, 2021
Music Lil Durk Told To "Stop Dissing" By King Yella, Calboy Calls Out DThang "Sacrifice Jokes" After Calboy shared his message, Yella hopped in the comments & told him, "Shut yo goofy a$$ up." By Erika Marie June 07, 2021
Music Justin Bieber Receives Criticism For Using MLK Speeches On "Justice" Just prior to the album's release, Dr. King's daughter Bernice King praised Bieber for his activism. By Erika Marie March 19, 2021
Music Lil Mama Says She's Starting A "Heterosexual Rights Movement" Lil Mama doubles down on her transphobic comments by saying she's starting a "heterosexual rights movement". By Alex Zidel March 19, 2021
Politics Kota The Friend Gets Major Career Boost From Inauguration Playlist Feature The Brooklyn rapper has seen his streams jump by over 90% thanks to Biden and Harris, as well as Lupita Nyong'o. By Madusa S. January 24, 2021