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Original Content TIME 100: Why Was Hip-Hop Snubbed & Who Deserves A Spot? In the midst of TIME Magazine's omission of hip-hop from their most influential list, we examine whether there is a larger trend at play and who deserved one of those coveted spots. By Robert Blair April 22, 2019
Songs Lil Peep's Producer Smokeasac Details Creation Of "Benz Truck" Smokeasac specifies what went into making "Benz Truck" with Lil Peep. By Alex Zidel February 14, 2018
Music Reason & Punch React To Being Placed Last In Fan's TDE Rankings Reason and Punch took issue with the list. By Cole Blake April 21, 2024
Music Benny The Butcher Says B.Dot Must Be "Eatin' Crack" Over Best Rappers List Benny the Butcher and Westside Gunn called out Brian "B. Dot" Miller for leaving Griselda off his list of the best rappers. By Cole Blake December 26, 2022
Original Content Young Thug, Pop Smoke & A$AP Ferg Conquer This Week's "FIRE EMOJI" Playlist Tune in to our weekly mix of the biggest rap and R&B tracks. By Devin Ch August 17, 2019
Music DreamDoll Debuts New Mixtape Album Cover: "I'm Very Grateful" The Bronx native revealed her highly anticipated Bratz Doll inspired cover. By hnhh September 15, 2022
Music Lil Yachty Takes VMAs Snub Personally: They "Dumb Wack For That Sh*t" Lil Yachty speaks out after "Oprah's Bank Account" fails to get a nomination at the Video Music Awards. By Aron A. August 01, 2020
Music Kanye West Is Being Countersued By Lloyd's Of London Lloyd's Of London is going after Yeezy. By Matt F August 30, 2017
Music SZA Teases Collab Album, And You'll Never Guess Who It's With SZA has worked with artists of all kinds, but she's apparently got a joint album ready with an exciting fresh face. By Zachary Horvath March 06, 2026
Music Big30's Record Deal Leads Prosecutors To Argue Against Giving Him Bond Big30 was arrested alongside Pooh Shiesty for his alleged role in robbing and kidnapping Gucci Mane, earlier this year. By Cole Blake April 15, 2026
Music Mariah Carey Stuns Kai Cenat With Who Her Favorite Artists Are Right Now Mariah is one of three guests to have appeared so far during Kai Cenat's third "Mafiathon," which is his month-long stream event. By Zachary Horvath September 03, 2025
Music Pop Smoke Remembered On 1-Year Anniversary Of His Death Pop Smoke was tragically killed one year ago today. By Alex Zidel February 19, 2021