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Music Crip Mac Hit With Lengthy Sentence Over Federal Gun Charges Mac's case was dropped by the state back in December, but it was moved up to a federal court shortly after. By Zachary Horvath August 26, 2024
Music 2024 Photo Allegedly Shows D4vd Partying With Missing Teen Celeste Rivas The dismembered body of 15-year-old Celeste Rivas was found in D4vd's Tesla last month, and the public continues to demand answers. By Caroline Fisher October 30, 2025
Music 7 Rappers Who Retired & Later Returned The hip hop community has seen many of its biggest stars retire, only to come back and release more music. By Wyatt Westlake July 06, 2023
Original Content Playboi Carti's "Whole Lotta Red" Is The Culmination of Hip-Hop's Punk & Metal Obsession Playboi Carti's "Whole Lotta Red" is filled to the brim with punk and metal aesthetics that make this album a unique experience. By Alexander Cole January 01, 2021
Music Death Of Jacksonville Teen Corbin Johnson Sparks Viral TikTok Challenge The death of Jacksonville teen, Corbin Johnson, ignited a viral TikTok challenge called "Where's Corbin?" By Brianna Lawson January 04, 2022
Music Frenchie Sentenced To 12 Years In Prison For Botched Burglary Many might remember the Strong Island rapper for introducing Nicki Minaj to her former manager Debra Antney, helping her reach success. By Gabriel Bras Nevares April 07, 2023
Music Jermaine Dupri Says He Created "106 & Park" For Bow Wow The megaproducer is shedding light on how one of BET's most memorable shows was developed. By Erika Marie December 16, 2022
Original Content Rise & Grind: Smiley Explains "Buy Or Bye" Concept, Talks Drake Co-Sign, CLB, & More For this week's Rise & Grind, we caught up with Drake's favorite rapper, Smiley, to discuss "Buy Or Bye 2," performing at OVO Fest for his second-ever live show, and his recent health journey. By Aron A. November 16, 2021
Music Mulatto Denies Dating Key Glock, Explains Why She Refuses To Name BF Some of her fans aren't buying it, but Big Latto insists she's not in a relationship with the Memphis rapper. By Erika Marie February 03, 2021
Original Content Juicy J "Highly Intoxicated" 11 Most Ratchet Lyrics We're highlighting eleven of the most typically-Juicy J-ratchet lyrics from the new mixtape "Highly Intoxicated." By Robyn Merrett September 19, 2017
Original Content WTF Are “Album Equivalent Units?" Streaming Numbers Explained Ever wondered what "album-equivalent" units and "pure sales" were all about? We've got you covered. By Robert Blair August 27, 2019
Music Drake Believes He "Bonded" With DDG Following Their Friendly Games Of Basketball Conversely, DDG believes he lost his opportunity to develop a closer relationship with Drake based on how he played his cards. By Zachary Horvath March 29, 2025