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Music MC Serch Returns With New EP "Millions Of Zeroes" A new chapter begins for MC Serch as the 3rd Bass legend releases his first EP, Millions Of Zeroes. By Erika Marie July 24, 2026
Music Drake Reportedly Backs Bad Bunny's Attempt To Reverse Copyright Suit Ruling Bad Bunny is part of a massive lawsuit targeting the use of the "dembow" and other Jamaican rhythms in reggaetón, and Drake is backing him. By Gabriel Bras Nevares July 18, 2026
Music JAŸ-Z Isn't The Hypocrite You Think He Is JAŸ-Z never seemed particularly bothered by accusations of selling out because "Reasonable Doubt" never treated success as a morally clean pursuit. His Yankee Stadium freestyle may have answered his critics, but it also reminded everyone that the contradictions behind his empire have always been there. By Aron A. July 17, 2026
Politics Inside Donald Trump's History Of Pardons & Commutations In Hip Hop Boosie Badazz's appeal for a presidential pardon offers another look at Donald Trump's history of clemency in Hip Hop. By Erika Marie July 20, 2026
Music Memphis Bleek Addresses Foxy Brown's Jay-Z Show Absence Foxy Brown's absence from Jay-Z's Yankee Stadium shows sparked questions. Memphis Bleek says he heard she got "cold feet." By Erika Marie July 15, 2026
Music Kanye West Claims He Was Removed From Travis Scott's "UTOPIA" For No Reason Kanye West signed Travis Scott to G.O.O.D. Music in 2013. They would collaborate on several albums for Big Sean and West-himself. By Bryson "Boom" Paul March 31, 2025
Music Doechii Seemingly Combats Industry Plant Shade During Billboard Woman Of The Year Speech Doechii also recently advocated for LGBTQIA+ rights and respect while accepting a GLAAD Media award for outstanding musical artist. By Gabriel Bras Nevares March 30, 2025
Music Drake Addresses UK Rappers Vs US Rappers, Claims Best Lyricists In The World Are From London Drake's history with UK hip hop includes signing Skepta to BBK, collaborating with Central Cee and Jorja Smith, and producing Top Boy. By Bryson "Boom" Paul July 12, 2025
Music Who Is Still Supporting Diddy In Hip-Hop? The Diddy scandal has caused many folks in the culture to shift the blame away or speculate on systemic intervention. How are they different? By Gabriel Bras Nevares September 22, 2025
Music Skepta Fires First In UK Rappers Vs. American Rappers Rap Battle With Joyner Lucas Diss Track, "Friendly Fire" Skepta’s UK vs USA rap battle comments have sparked responses by Joyner Lucas, ASAP Rocky, Maiya The Don, and more. By Bryson "Boom" Paul July 10, 2025
Music Ian Connor Calls Out A$AP Rocky And Claims Playboi Carti Dissed Him Ian Connor is claiming that Playboi Carti's recent song, "Crank," features an indirect diss aimed at ASAP Rocky. By Cole Blake June 10, 2025
Pop Culture Timmy Bandsome Admits To Faking DMs With BossMan Dlow About two weeks ago, Florida rapper BossMan Dlow was dragged into some drama with influencer Timmy Bandsome, who's now apologizing. By Zachary Horvath May 28, 2025