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Music Playboi Carti's "Whole Lotta Red" Possible Release Date Revealed Playboi Carti's "Whole Lotta Red" may very well be sliding down the chimney in time for a Christmas release, says Akademiks. By Mitch Findlay December 11, 2020
Music L.A. Reid Sells 100% Of 160-Song Writing & Publishing Catalog The veteran music executive's catalog includes hit records from Whitney Houston, TLC, Boyz II Men, and more. By Aron A. October 18, 2020
Numbers Pop Smoke Was SoundCloud's Most Streamed Artist Of 2020 Pop Smoke hits a new milestone as he locks down the honor of being SoundCloud's most-played artist of 2020. By Mitch Findlay December 14, 2020
Music The Weeknd Now Has His Own Day In Toronto Toronto Mayor John Tory proclaims Feb. 7th, 2021 "The Weeknd Day." By Aron A. February 07, 2021
Music Pop Smoke Was Shot & Killed By 15-Year-Old Over A Rolex: Report New details surrounding his murder have emerged including a confession from the teen who shot and killed the rapper. By Madusa S. May 08, 2021
Music Coi Leray Dubs Rolling Ray "Obsessed" As He Calls For Her Lookalikes Ray not only recorded a song called "Big Purr," but he's looking for Cor Leray lookalikes for his music video. By Erika Marie May 07, 2021
Original Content Ceraadi Are The Roc Nation Sister Duo Fusing Hip-Hop & R&B EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Sisters Ceraadi caught up with us to talk about their recently released EP "#GRWM" and what it's been like transitioning from YouTube stars to respected artists who are next in line in the R&B-Hip Hop scene. By Erika Marie November 07, 2020
Music Lil Uzi Vert Marvels Over Travis Scott Collaboration Lil Uzi Vert and Travis Scott have something on the way. By Alexander Cole February 14, 2021
Music Big Sean Performs "Body Language" With Jhené Aiko & Ty Dolla $ign At "Hip Hop Awards" Sean and Jhené shared flirty moments during their intimate BET performance. By Erika Marie October 27, 2020
Music Pharrell Reveals Justin Timberlake's "Justified" Was Originally Meant For Michael Jackson Pharrell says almost all of Justin Timberlake's "Justified" was originally meant for Michael Jackson. By Cole Blake December 19, 2020
Music Lil Wayne Garners Praise For "No Ceilings 3: B Side" New Lil Wayne music is always appreciated. By Alexander Cole December 19, 2020
Politics Run The Jewels & GZA Lyrics Cited During Trump Impeachment Trial Stacey Plaskett, the elected delegate from the U.S. Virgin Islands, dropped bars from El-P and GZA during her presentation in Donald Trump's impeachment trial. By Joshua Robinson February 12, 2021