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Music Meek Mill Speaks Out Against Using Rap Lyrics In Trials Meek once again expressed his concerns with the criminal justice system. By Lavender Alexandria November 10, 2023
Music Erykah Badu Remixes Sade's "Love Is Stronger Than Pride" On Her Birthday Erykah Badu shared a remix of Sade's "Love Is Stronger Than Pride" in honor of her birthday. By Cole Blake January 18, 2023
Music YNW Melly's Mom Shares Heartfelt Letter From Rapper Following The Holidays YNW Melly's mom reveals a letter he wrote to her after the holidays. By Aron A. January 17, 2023
Original Content Kali Is Rap's Next "It" Girl Kali speaks on making "toxic hits," going on tour with Latto, women rappers out-performing the men, and much more for a special Women's History Month interview. By Alex Zidel March 14, 2022
Pop Culture Kendrick Lamar's "Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers" Breaks Apple Music's 2022 First-Day Streams Record Lamar's new album hasn't been out 48 hours yet, but it's already breaking records. By Hayley Hynes May 14, 2022
Music Akademiks Falls Asleep Listening To Drake's "Certified Lover Boy" DJ Akademiks seemingly fell asleep a couple of times while live-streaming his reaction to Drake's "Certified Lover Boy." By Alex Zidel September 03, 2021
Music Meek Mill's Artist Tafia Charged For $360,000 Wire Fraud: Report The rapper was arrested and accused of organizing a huge wire fraud. By Madusa S. April 24, 2021
Music Brittany Byrd Breaks Silence Following Alleged Lil Uzi Vert Assault Lil Uzi Vert is accused of assaulting his ex-girlfriend Brittany Byrd at Dialog Cafe in Hollywood. By Aron A. July 07, 2021
Numbers Rick Ross Secures 9 New Gold & Platinum Plaques Rick Ross has officially added nine gold and platinum certifications to his impressive collection. By Mitch Findlay September 02, 2021
Numbers Lloyd Banks "The Course Of The Inevitable" Sales Are In The first-week sales numbers have arrived for Lloyd Banks' new studio album "The Course Of The Inevitable." By Mitch Findlay June 14, 2021
Pop Culture 50 Greatest Rappers Of All Time List Shared Via Partnership Between Billboard & Vibe Each week, the magazines will be sharing the list's next 10 spots. The top 10 will be unveiled during the week of February 6. By Isaac Fontes January 11, 2023
Music Tory Lanez Hires Suge Knight’s Former Lawyer Tory Lanez has hired Suge Knight's former lawyer. By Cole Blake January 08, 2023