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Music How Bob Marley & The Wailers “Get Up Stand Up” Became Hip-Hop’s Spiritual Predecessor These samples and interpolations of Bob Marley & The Wailers "Get Up Stand Up" capture the song's essence through hip-hop's lens. By Aron A. February 08, 2025
Politics Kanye West Thanks Drake & Donald Trump Following Larry Hoover's Commutation President Donald Trump has commuted Larry Hoover's federal sentence and it has led to praise from Kanye West. By Alexander Cole May 29, 2025
Music AZ Chike Joins Army Of West Coast Rappers Feuding With Joey Bada$$ On New Diss Track, "What Would You Do?" Joey Bada$$ has been feuding with several West Coast artists since dropping "The Ruler’s Back," earlier this year. By Cole Blake May 19, 2025
Music ASAP Rocky Reveals His Dream Role Ahead Of “Highest 2 Lowest” Release According to ASAP Rocky, he'd need a few months to prepare for his dream role, but it would certainly be worth it. By Caroline Fisher May 11, 2025
Music Swamp Izzo Announces Playboi Carti’s “BABY BOI” Album Is Done And Vamps Don’t Believe Him Playboi Carti is still number one on the charts with his new album "MUSIC," so he has no need to rush for a follow-up. By Gabriel Bras Nevares April 04, 2025
Music Lil Durk Says Music Is "Watered Down," Wishes Juice WRLD Was Alive Lil Durk is feeling some type of way about the current musical landscape. By Rose Lilah April 28, 2022
Music Gangsta Boo Dodges Nicki Minaj Vs. Cardi B Question: "They Fans Too Crazy" She praised both rappers but steered clear of any controversial questions about the two. By Erika Marie September 19, 2022
Music Mike Dean Talks Working With Beyoncé, Says Kanye West Scrapped Entire Album Once He says when collaborating, he goes with the flow because you never know what an artist will do with the work in the end, "especially Kanye." By Erika Marie August 19, 2022
Music Birdman's New Artist Buys Audi While Lil Wayne Still Waiting To Get Paid By Cash Money Birdman's protege BTY Young'N buys a brand new car with cash. By hnhh December 30, 2016
Music Nicki Minaj Flames Fan For Criticizing "We Go Up": "What The F*ck Do You Look Like When You Lose Consciousness?" Mama Minaj isn't here for the "We Go Up" hate. By Hayley Hynes April 24, 2022
Music JayDaYoungan's Girlfriend & Baby Mama Share Messages Following His Death Jordan B and Carena Vonchae speak out following JayDaYoungan's death. By Aron A. July 28, 2022
Music Lil Durk Announces Collaborative Album With Metro Boomin Lil Durk says he's got an album with Metro Boomin on the way. By Cole Blake June 28, 2022