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Music L.A. Reid Passed On Signing Kanye West, John Legend, & More Out Of Spite, Lawsuit Claims A former employee of L.A. Reid says he turned down opportunities to sign Kanye West and John Legend out of spite. By Cole Blake January 23, 2024
Music FTN Bae Says She Wasn't In Court For $11 Million Case Against Her Ex Doodie Lo Bae said that she shouldn't be punished for involuntarily missing court dates, as she claimed she was set up by police and the court to fail. By Gabriel Bras Nevares March 02, 2023
Music Rappers Like J. Cole: Kendrick Lamar, Joyner Lucas, Logic, Rapsody & More Explore the world of hip-hop through rappers like J. Cole, who blend deep lyricism with captivating storytelling. By Jake Skudder June 22, 2023
Music Jhené Aiko & H.E.R. Perform "B.S." On BET's COVID-19 Relief Special Jhené Aiko and H.E.R. performed an acoustic version of their duet, "B.S.," on BET's virtual COVID -19 relief special, "SOS: Saving Our Selves." By Lynn S. April 23, 2020
Music Kid Cudi Says That He's "Nearing The End On All Things Kid Cudi" Kid Cudi says he's not planning on releasing albums for much longer. By Cole Blake October 06, 2022
Music J Cole Criticized By "The Cosby Show" Actor For His Music's Use Of The N-Word Malcolm Jamal-Warner recently started his own podcast, and his main topic was the (in his view, excessive) use of that word in rap. By Gabriel Bras Nevares June 13, 2024
Music Styles P Recalls DMX Dissing Ja Rule On “We Don’t Give A F*ck” Styles P recently explained how DMX's “We Don’t Give A F*ck” was a diss aimed at Ja Rule. By Cole Blake December 06, 2023
Music Ralo Chimes In After Boosie Badazz Blasts Young Thug Amid Prison Debate Young Thug recently said that protective custody is a smart option in prison, prompting big reactions from his peers. By Caroline Fisher March 12, 2026
Music DJ Akademiks & Wack 100 Rely On Technicalities For Latest Defense Of Drake Amid Pedophilia Allegations DJ Akademiks is once-again finding a way to defend Drake. By Cole Blake December 09, 2024
Music Lloyd Banks Reveals "Lazy Lloyd" Nickname Was Inspired By Layzie Bone The New York emcee was a huge fan like the rest of us and says he's never told anyone where his nickname came from. By Erika Marie September 07, 2022
Music New York Congressman Says He "Will Fight Until [A$AP Rocky's] Brought Back Home" NY Congressman, Adriano Espaillat, strongly advocates for Flacko's return. By hnhh July 11, 2019
Music London On Da Track Signs With United Talent Agency Expect to hear plenty more London On Da Track beats in the future. By Matthew Parizot June 25, 2018