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Music Russell Simmons Calls Out Diddy's Peers For Hypocrisy & "Nasty" Memes "We have to look up and train our minds to see the good in things and not the negative," Russell Simmons says. By Caroline Fisher May 07, 2024
Music A$AP Rocky Draws Good, Bad & Ugly Reactions To New Album "Don't Be Dumb" For an album as long-awaited as "Don't Be Dumb" and an artist as beef-riddled as A$AP Rocky these days, this divisive reaction was expected. By Gabriel Bras Nevares January 16, 2026
Original Content Camp Flog Gnaw Carnival 2023 Recap: The Five Best Sets Of The Weekend L.A.'s Dodger Stadium became a music nerd's dream over the weekend; check out what all the hype was about! By Gabriel Bras Nevares November 14, 2023
Music Boosie Badazz Talks Colorism: Darker Skin Causes "Fear," Lighter Skin Seen As "Weaker" The rapper also shared that he wants his reparations. By Erika Marie January 16, 2020
Music Tay Keith Breaks Down Creating Lil Yachty's "Who Want The Smoke" Tay Keith breaks down Lil Yachty's "Who Want The Smoke" on "Behind The Beat." By Mitch Findlay July 20, 2018
Streetwear Kanye West Files Trademark For "Tremendez" & "Good To Hear From You B*tch" Kanye West has filed trademarks for "Tremendez" and "Good to hear from you bitch." By Cole Blake October 19, 2022
Music Diddy Accused Of Paying Kalenna Harper To Defend Him Amid Dawn Richard Lawsuit Federal officials allegedly found notes in Diddy's jail cell. By Caroline Fisher November 16, 2024
Music NBA YoungBoy Withdraws From Rolling Loud Orlando, Ken Carson Named As Replacement NBA YoungBoy was set to headline Rolling Loud Orlando this weekend, although that is no longer going to be happening. By Alexander Cole May 07, 2026
Music 2 Chainz's Son Claims "W Rizz" After Getting Latto's Number Latto told 2 Chainz's son to text her to make sure she didn't lose his number, and he was very happy to tell his dad about it. By Gabriel Bras Nevares August 22, 2024
Viral Female Young Thug Lookalike Goes Viral As Fans Are Hungry For More Music Perhaps this woman can help Thugger finish some of his verses... By Gabriel Bras Nevares January 12, 2025
Music Mick Jenkins Announces "Pieces Of A Man" Tour Dates Mick Jenkins is heading on the road. By Mitch Findlay November 14, 2018
Music Blueface Claps Back At Mike Epps Over Prison Release Comments Blueface is not agreeing with Mike Epps. By Tallie Spencer November 27, 2025