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Music DMX In Vegetative State Following Drug Overdose DMX suffered an overdose on Friday and was rushed to hospital. By Alexander Cole April 03, 2021
Music Jeremih To Be Released From Hospital Chance The Rapper shares that he spoke with Jeremih on the phone, revealing that the singer will be leaving the hospital tomorrow. By Alex Zidel December 03, 2020
Music Akon Discusses "Bangers" On Dr. Dre's "Detox": "Just Drop That B*tch!" It's been over a decade since we thought we'd receive "Detox" and Akon claims it's an album like no other. By Erika Marie August 27, 2020
Politics Ice Cube Calls Out The Hypocrisy Of His Critics Amidst backlash following his decision to listen to the Trump campaign, Ice Cube took a moment to challenge the critics questioning his qualifications. By Mitch Findlay October 19, 2020
Pop Culture Mathew Knowles Says Beyoncé & Chloe Bailey Comparisons Are "Insulting" Dr. Mathew Knowles calls the people comparing Beyoncé and Chloe Bailey "idiots" and says the comparisons are "insulting". By Alex Zidel March 04, 2021
Music Chris Brown Is Hanging Out With CJ, Spurring Collab Rumors Chris Brown and "Whoopty" rapper, CJ, may have collaborated. By Deja Goode February 05, 2021
Streetwear Freddie Gibbs Announces New Merch Alongside Release Of "Big Boss Rabbit" The Grammy-nominated artist released the merch alongside the new single. By Madusa S. April 02, 2021
Music Playboi Carti's "Whole Lotta Red" Possible Release Date Revealed Playboi Carti's "Whole Lotta Red" may very well be sliding down the chimney in time for a Christmas release, says Akademiks. By Mitch Findlay December 11, 2020
Music Snoop Dogg Is Joining "The Voice" Legendary rapper slash renaissance man Snoop Dogg is officially set to join the twentieth season of "The Voice" as the Mega Mentor. By Mitch Findlay April 01, 2021
Music DaBaby Shares Important Mental Health Message Following Brother's Death DaBaby says he'll be speaking to a therapist to help with his mental health after the death of his brother. By Alex Zidel November 06, 2020
Music 2 Chainz Dropping New Single With Mulatto Tonight Following a delay of his upcoming album "So Help Me God," 2 Chainz has come through to announce some new music tonight. By Mitch Findlay November 05, 2020
Music Pooh Shiesty Thinks Gucci Mane Deserves More Credit Pooh Shiesty makes it clear that Gucci Mane deserves more credit than he typically receives. By Mitch Findlay May 26, 2021