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Original Content XXXTentacion Thoughts: Hip-Hop Artists Reflect On The Late Rapper's Legacy A compendium of thoughts and reflections on XXXTentacion's legacy, as shared by rappers speaking on his life, his music, and his death. By Mitch Findlay November 24, 2020
Music 6LACK Reacts To LeBron James Butchering His Lyrics 6LACK jokes that LeBron actually recited the right lyrics. By Alex Zidel January 20, 2021
Music J. Cole Congratulates New RCA Records President Mark Pitts J. Cole shares a heartfelt message of support for his friend and mentor Mark Pitts, who recently became the President of RCA Records. By Mitch Findlay January 20, 2021
Music NLE Choppa Pays Tribute To Lil Loaded NLE Choppa remembered his "6locc 6a6y Remix" collaborator Lil Loaded with a heartfelt post online. By Alex Zidel June 01, 2021
Music Birdman Doesn't Regret "Respect" Moment With "The Breakfast Club" Birdman has moved past the viral moment when he confronted "The Breakfast Club" about what they've been saying about him on-air. By Erika Marie February 26, 2020
Original Content Smokepurpp Is A Florida Jit: On New Album, Lil Pump Friendship & Quitting Lean EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Smokepurpp reveals the album release date for "Florida Jit," announces his new reality show, and speaks on his collaborations with Rick Ross, Lil Pump, and more. By Alex Zidel May 29, 2020
Relationships Jermaine Dupri Won't Work With Janet Jackson Again Because Of Fans' Criticism While they were dating, Jermaine Dupri helped produce Janet Jackson's ninth studio album—a record that not all critics were fond of. By Erika Marie July 27, 2020
Music Gladys Knight & Patti LaBelle's Verzuz Brought Us Down Memory Lane Gladys Knight and Patti LaBelle faced off in a memorable Verzuz battle, which also included a performance by Dionne Warwick. By Alex Zidel September 14, 2020
Music Timbaland Reflects On Blowing Jay-Z's Mind With "Dirt Off Your Shoulder" Timbaland revisits one of his legendary moments in the studio, sharing footage of the time Jay-Z first heard "Dirt Off Your Shoulder." By Mitch Findlay August 25, 2020
Reviews Future "High Off Life" Review Future basks in the sunlight of his true self on "High Off Life." By Rose Lilah May 21, 2020
Music Queen Naija Denies Being A Colorist, Addresses Previous "Nappy-Headed" Comments In 2017, Queen Naija shared a story about being bullied by "Black," "ugly," "nappy-headed" girls. People accused her of colorism, but she ha returned to explain the situation in detail. By Erika Marie August 04, 2020
Music Nelly & Ludacris Verzuz Battle Got Some Priceless Reactions Nelly got clowned for his poor Internet connection and failure to play the "hits only" during his Verzuz battle with Ludacris, but he appeared to be completely unbothered. By Lynn S. May 17, 2020