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Music LL Cool J Teases New Album In 2023 The legendary Queens rapper says that he's competing with himself and bringing a great body of work. By Gabriel Bras Nevares January 16, 2023
Music Trae Tha Truth Details George Floyd Relationship & Impact George Floyd played a significant role in Houston's hip-hop scene. Trae Tha Truth discusses their relationship. By Aron A. June 02, 2020
Music Teyana Taylor Performs Her Best "K.T.S.E." Tracks On "The Tonight Show" Teyana Taylor is this week's musical guest on "The Tonight Show." By Chantilly Post September 13, 2018
Music 6ix9ine Inundates Young Thug With Snitching Allegations In Explosive New Diss Track In his new song, 6ix9ine calls Young Thug a "rat" in reference to a clip of him allegedly speaking on Peewee Roscoe during an interrogation. By Caroline Fisher October 15, 2025
Music Justin Bieber Honors The Passing Of His Grandfather, Bruce Dale, Dead At 80 Justin Bieber has been frequently clashing with the paparazzi in L.A. He hasn't released a new album since 2021. By Bryson "Boom" Paul April 28, 2025
Music XXXTentacion Foundation Helps Mississippi Residents Amid Water Crisis The XXXTentacion Foundation has made a significant donation to help Jackson, Mississippi amid an ongoing water crisis. By Cole Blake December 24, 2022
Music Meek Mill Asks Why The U.S. Puts Money Into War But Not Education Meek Mill wants to know why the U.S. spends more on its military than its education system. By Cole Blake July 01, 2023
Music Hip-Hop Pioneers Take Center Stage: Inside The 2024 Hip-Hop Grandmaster Awards It was an evening highlighted by legendary names. By Tallie Spencer October 07, 2024
Music Gunna's Brother Scathingly Reacts To Young Thug Shade Things just got way more complicated. By Gabriel Bras Nevares November 10, 2024
Numbers Music Streams Had Record Year, Topped 375 Billion In 2017: Report Streaming music is now taking up the largest portion of the consumer marketplace. By Matt F January 03, 2018
Music Travis Scott Hints "Utopia" Could Drop As Early As July 24 Scott isn't done teasing fans about Utopia just yet. By Ben Mock July 22, 2023
Music NLE Choppa Mistaken For Chris Brown By Walmart Employee: Watch Luckily, NLE Choppa didn't seem too offended. By Caroline Fisher December 20, 2023