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Original Content Top 50 Best Kanye West Songs A ranking of Kanye West's 50 best songs. By Danny Schwartz February 15, 2018
Original Content Top 25 Best Bad Boy Songs Of All Time Nearly 25 years into a run that's seen some of the biggest moments in hip hop history, these 25 tracks show Bad Boy Records' versatility as a powerhouse label. By Harrison Tenpas November 25, 2017
Music XXXTentacion "Hangs" Himself On Instagram (NSFW) XXXTentacion posts a very disturbing video on Instagram. By Aron A. August 23, 2017
Music DJ Akademiks Apologizes For Grooming Scandal While Still Sending Shots At His Haters Ak takes accountability. By Gabriel Bras Nevares January 26, 2025
Music Mike Shabb Talks Earl Sweatshirt Collab, Nicholas Craven Partnership & “Sewaside III” Mike Shabb began making waves after producing "Switches On Everything" for Westside Gunn but his latest project, "Sewaside III" is a brilliant display of his creative prowess as both as MC and producer. We caught up with Mike Shabb to discuss his latest project, Earl Sweatshirt, Joe Budden and Kevin Durant co-signs, and his creative partnership with Nicholas Craven. By Aron A. July 15, 2024
Music Lil Durk Breaks Silence After Son Is Accused Of Shooting Stepdad: What We Know The incident was captured on camera. By Axl Banks July 09, 2024
Music Nelly Essential Songs Let's revisit a few of Nelly's most essential tracks in his discography and take a walk down hip hop history lane. By Rain Adams July 08, 2024
Music Travis Scott Released From Paris Prison With No Charges Travis Scott is a free man. By Cole Blake August 10, 2024
Music Mariah The Scientist Tells Young Thug Shocking Diddy Stories In Leaked Prison Call Thugger couldn't believe it. By Elias Andrews December 23, 2024
Music J. Cole Clarifies Whether Or Not He Is Really Retired J. Cole says he'll still be working on music in other capacities despite planning to retire after "The Fall-Off." By Cole Blake February 10, 2026
Music JID's Reaction To Kendrick Lamar's Grammy Win Goes Viral JID went up against Kendrick Lamar in two categories at the Grammys. They included "Best Rap Album" and "Best Melodic Rap Performance." By Zachary Horvath February 02, 2026
Music The Complex, Compromised & Celebrated Legacy Of Travis Scott’s “Rodeo” Ten years after the release of "Rodeo," Travis Scott's flaws on the album are just as important to his identity and impact as his strengths. By Gabriel Bras Nevares September 22, 2025