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Music Lord Jamar Explains Why He Doesn't Mess With Female Rappers Oof, this interview is uncomfortable to watch. By Noah C September 11, 2019
Music Drake Helps Summer Walker Earn First Hot 100 Entry With "Girls Need Love" Remix Summer Walker hits the Billboard Hot 100 with "Girls Need Love" remix. By Aron A. March 06, 2019
Music DJ Akademiks Claims Drake's First Three Albums Are Worth More Than Jay-Z's Entire Discography DJ Akademiks knows how to get people riled up, and his latest take on Drake and Jay-Z is certainly going to do just that. By Alexander Cole June 04, 2026
Music Max B Storms Off Mid-Interview After Complex Excludes Him From NYC Rap Rankings Max B wasn't feeling Complex's ranking. By Aron A. May 28, 2026
Music Cardi B Sues Tasha K's Husband Over Allegedly Hiding Assets The years-long legal battle between Cardi B and Tasha K continues, as the rapper is now targeting the blogger's husband. By Erika Marie May 27, 2026
Politics Kanye West Wants To Meet With Jewish Leaders Amid Wireless Controversy Wireless Festival has since decided to cancel this year's event in London after facing tons of backlash for booking Kanye West. By Cole Blake April 07, 2026
Music 6ix9ine Immediately Trolls Offset & Lil Tjay Following Hard Rock Shooting 6ix9ine is known for being a social media troll, and that isn't taking a backseat amid this news involving Offset and Lil Tjay. By Alexander Cole April 06, 2026
Music Quavo Reacts To News Of Offset Being Shot In Florida Quavo and Offset have had their issues in the past, but with tonight's news, the former is looking to show some love. By Alexander Cole April 06, 2026
Wrestling Lil Yachty Defends His Involvement With The WWE Amid Fierce Backlash Once again, the WWE has angered their fan base with the inclusion of another celebrity and this time its Lil Yachty facing the heat. By Zachary Horvath April 06, 2026
Music Wireless Festival Organizer Breaks Silence Amid Kanye West Booking Backlash Various sponsors have pulled out of Wireless Festival since it was announced that Kanye West will headline all three days. By Caroline Fisher April 06, 2026
Music 6ix9ine Alleges Pooh Shiesty’s Team Paid Him For Promotion Amid Legal Battle During a recent livestream with Adin Ross, 6ix9ine shared his thoughts on Pooh Shiesty's latest legal issues. By Caroline Fisher April 06, 2026
Music Final Suspect In Pooh Shiesty & Gucci Mane Case Reportedly Arrested Terrance Rodgers is accused along with Pooh Shiesty and seven others of kidnaping Gucci Mane. Authorities reportedly arrested him in Atlanta. By Gabriel Bras Nevares April 04, 2026