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Music Kevin Abstract Slams Brockhampton Break Up Rumors Fans thought that Brockhampton is splitting up but that's not the case. By Aron A. April 17, 2019
Music DJ Khaled Set To Bring Lil Wayne, Meek Mill, SZA & More For "SNL" Finale With the release of "Father Of Asahd," Khaled is bringing the gang with him to the SNL studios. By Aron A. May 17, 2019
Music Young Thug Reveals His Reasoning For Taking The Plea Deal In YSL Trial There was some initial back-and-forth on whether or not to take the plea deal, but Young Thug eventually took it to end the rough road. By Zachary Horvath April 28, 2025
Music Jay-Z Is Swae Lee's "G.O.A.T" After Reaching Billionaire Status Swae Lee says he's the next billionaire out of hip-hop. By Alex Zidel June 05, 2019
Music LaRussell Doubles Down On Quitting Social Media After "Heaven Sent" Backlash LaRussell brought up tons of controversial figures, including Adolf Hitler, Jeffrey Epstein, on "Heaven Sent." By Cole Blake March 24, 2026
Music Lizzo Scores Major Legal Victory In Harassment Lawsuit Saga Things are looking up for the singer. By Elias Andrews December 05, 2024
Music Chance The Rapper Covers Ebony Magazine Chance for ...Something!! By Jonathan Carey May 26, 2017
Music Tekashi 6ix9ine Reads Out Letter To Judge: "I Gave People Hope" Tekashi begs the judge to let him continue inspiring the youth. By Noah C December 18, 2019
Music Drake Promises He's Not A Snake During Candid Speech At Amsterdam Concert Fans have been questioning Drake's character since Kendrick Lamar released his scathing diss tracks against him in 2024. By Cole Blake July 31, 2025
Music Travis Barker Hospitalized Due To Pancreatitis: Report Barker is reportedly suffering from pancreatitis after a colonoscopy procedure. By Aron A. June 29, 2022
Original Content The Best Hip-Hop & R&B Playlist For This Weekend We've got a soundtrack for your weekend that features choice music from Rae Sremmurd, Desiigner, Gallant and more. By Rose Lilah May 04, 2018
Music Sexyy Red Earns Her First Top 10 Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Hit With "Rich Baby Daddy" Red teamed up with Drake and SZA for her biggest chart hit yet. By Lavender Alexandria October 19, 2023