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Original Content Who Is Money Man? Everything To Know About The "24" Rapper The prolific MC is seeing his hard work pay off as he reaches mainstream success. By Isaiah Cane October 14, 2020
Music Wyclef Jean Explains Why Will.i.am Is The Only Artist He Wants To Do A "Verzuz" With Wyclef said there are "multiple reasons" why Black Eyed Peas star will.i.am is the only artist he could see himself going up against on "Verzuz." By Erika Marie July 31, 2020
Original Content Kanye West's "Jeen-Yuhs" Act III: Everything We Learned Delving into some of the most turbulent moments of Kanye West's life, we break down all of the takeaways from the third and final instalment in the "Jeen-Yuhs" saga. By Robert Blair March 03, 2022
Original Content Top 15 Greatest Hip-Hop Samples A good sample can keep a head bobbing through the chorus, while a great sample can transcend its former self, rebranding for a new generation. By Christopher Armstrong October 21, 2017
Music XXXTentacion Shares Nude Bathroom Selfie On Instagram XXXTentacion gets his thirst trap on. By Matt F September 25, 2017
Streetwear Virgil Abloh Explains Kanye West Hug At Paris Fashion Show: "That Show Was Us" Virgil Abloh credits Kanye West for how far he's come in fashion. By Chantilly Post June 28, 2018
Music XXXTentacion's Estate Opens Animation Contest For "BAD!" Video XXXTentacion's "BAD!" will feature some stellar animation. By Mitch Findlay November 13, 2018
Music DJ Bigga Rankin Has Passed Away Bigga Rankin played a major role in the Southern hip-hop scene. By Aron A. July 20, 2026
Music Chris Brown Released On $6.7M Bail: What Happens Next? Chris Brown has been released on bail ahead of his upcoming world tour. By Aron A. May 21, 2025
Music Sexyy Red Raises Eyebrows With Rob49-Inspired Pedicure Sexyy Red recently decided to show love to one of her friends in an unusual way, and social media users have a lot to say about it. By Caroline Fisher July 30, 2025
Music Fans React To Tyler The Creator & Frank Ocean Unfollowing Each Other On Instagram Tyler The Creator and Frank Ocean go way back, and an Instagram unfollow is a big deal these days when it comes to celebrity friendships. By Zachary Horvath July 26, 2025
Music Alabama Barker Delivers Brutal Message To Bhad Bhabie’s Daughter In Upcoming Diss Track Alabama Barker's upcoming diss track has already sparked a response from Bhad Bhabie's mother, Barbara Bregoli. By Caroline Fisher March 06, 2025