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TV Adele Calls Rich Paul During Kai Cenat's Stream Kai Cenat got the surprise of his life on stream. By Alexander Cole April 14, 2023
Original Content The Best Radio Freestyles of All Time Radio freestyles are often an indicator of what makes a great rapper. Here are the best radio freestyles of all time. By Wyatt Westlake April 12, 2023
Music Kid Cudi Reveals The Origin Of His Stage Name During Interview With Jimmy Fallon Kid Cudi was originally rapping under the moniker of Lil Scott. By Joshua Robinson December 16, 2021
Music YNW Melly Produced New Album Over The Phone From Prison: Report YNW Melly helped produce his new album over the phone from prison, according to a new report. By Cole Blake August 16, 2021
Music Tems Performs “Damages,” “Free Mind,” & More During Her Tiny Desk Concert The Nigerian vocalist and her band performed their setlist in a beautiful ballroom. By Hayley Hynes November 05, 2021
Music Kodak Black Shares His Last Conversation With XXXTentacion The rapper shared footage of the final conversation he had with X before his passing. By Madusa S. June 19, 2021
Music Nelly Runs The Hits In Nostalgic BET Hip-Hop Awards Performance Nelly runs an absolute lineup of hits during an eight-minute nostalgic performance at the 2021 BET Hip-Hop Awards. By Mitch Findlay October 06, 2021
Music Yung Mal Charged With Murder: Report Yung Mal and five others were reportedly charged with murder in connection to a deadly gas station shooting. By Alex Zidel July 13, 2021
Music Yung Bleu Announces He's Changing His Name Yung Bleu announces his "new chapter" by revealing his new stage name. By Alex Zidel September 13, 2021
Music YNW Melly Shows Off New Gucci Shoes From Jail & Promotes His New Album YNW Melly stays stunting in jail. By Karlton Jahmal August 14, 2021
Music Doja Cat Channels Her Inner Alien In New IG Photo Dump Fans are loving Doja Cat's Y2K-inspired look. By Caroline Fisher August 24, 2023
Music Kendrick Lamar Performs For Enthusiastic Crowd In Japan Any Kendrick performance seems just as engaged and impressive as the last. By Gabriel Bras Nevares August 21, 2023