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Music Trick Daddy Says He Paid "Pennies" For Ozzy Osbourne Sample On “Let’s Go" Trick Daddy says that he was able to get the "Crazy Train" sample for "Let's Go" for "pennies." By Cole Blake October 07, 2022
Music Saucy Santana Accuses Nicki Minaj Of Confronting Yung Miami Amid JT & Cardi B Beef Recently, Nicki Minaj hopped online to accuse Saucy Santana of speaking poorly about Beyonce and Jay-Z's daughter. By Caroline Fisher October 02, 2025
Music Kanye West Dresses "Dapper" Dave Letterman In Yeezy Fits Oh, you mad cause Dave's stylin' on you? By Mitch Findlay May 28, 2019
Original Content Finesse2Tymes Talks New Mixtape, "90 Days," Overcoming Grudges & The Value Of Freedom The Memphis-born rhymer isn't taking his newfound freedom for granted. Check out all he has to say about his latest project in our new interview. By Gabriel Bras Nevares December 02, 2022
Music Ciara Surprises Patients At Seattle's Children's Hospital With Christmas Carols "They are the real superheroes of today.” By Chantilly Post December 21, 2018
Music Ab-Soul Doubles Down On DJ Akademiks Beef Despite Trolling At First DJ Akademiks popped off on Ab-Soul in response to some recent lyrics, which seems to have fueled the TDE MC even more. By Gabriel Bras Nevares May 30, 2025
Music Kyrie Irving Shares Nuanced Defense Of Drake While Addressing Kendrick Lamar Feud Kyrie Irving says Drake still commands respect for all that he's achieved over the course of his lengthy career. By Cole Blake June 22, 2025
Music Kendrick Lamar's "Element" Video Turned Into Art Exhibition Kendrick Lamar's "Element" takes on a new form. By Matt F December 04, 2017
Music Tyler, The Creator Shares His 5 Favorite Jay-Z Songs Of All Time Tyler, The Creator reveals his favorite Jay-Z songs of all time. By Aron A. December 05, 2021
Music Fredo Santana Protege Baby CEO's Brother Confirms Death After unofficial reports detailed the rapper's passing, his brother confirmed the news via Twitter. By Madusa S. January 21, 2021
Music El-P Reveals "Run The Jewels 4" Is Inspired By EPMD El-P compares "Run The Jewels 4" to the work of the legendary hip-hop duo, EPMD. By Dominiq R. February 29, 2020
Music “The Joe Budden Podcast” Debates If Ice Cube Needs To Stay Out Of Kendrick Lamar’s Way "GNX" has sparked some serious debates. By Caroline Fisher November 29, 2024