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Music J. Cole Turns 36 Happy 36th birthday to Dreamville's own, the mind behind "The Off Season," "2014 Forest Hills Drive," and many more -- J. Cole. By Mitch Findlay January 28, 2021
Music Kodak Black Calls "Cap" On 21 Savage's "Verzuz" Claim 21 believes he can beat any of his 2016 XXL Freshmen classmates in a Verzuz, but Kodak and Desiigner think differently. By Erika Marie November 07, 2022
Music Edwin Songbird, Iconic Artist Famously Sampled By Kanye West, Dies At 77 Rest in peace. By Zaynab January 23, 2019
Music Singer Justin Townes Earle Dies At 38-Years-Old Justin Townes Earle has died at the age of 38-years-old. By Cole Blake August 23, 2020
Music Burna Boy Says He Turned Down $5 Million Dollar Booking In Dubai Because He Couldn't Smoke Weed He's staying true to his values. By Tallie Spencer November 01, 2023
Music Fetty Wap Recalls Writing "Trap Queen" While Freezing & "Sitting On The Floor" It was a cold day in New Jersey when he wrote his biggest hit. By Erika Marie January 08, 2020
Music DaBaby Gets 1-Year Probation For North Carolina Wal-Mart Shooting Case The rapper managed to score a pretty solid deal in his North Carolina gun case. By Aron A. June 28, 2019
Music Juice WRLD Freestyles Over Cardi B’s “Be Careful” On BBC Radio Watch Juice WRLD spit some bars over Cardi B's "Be Careful" record on BBC radio. By Kevin Goddard June 27, 2018
Music Tory Lanez Voices Confusion After PARTYNEXTDOOR Diss Apology PARTYNEXTDOOR declared war on Tory Lanez and then apologized, and Lanez wants to know what happened. By Elias Andrews February 28, 2025
Music Ray J Shows Loyalty To His Sister With Nostalgic Brandy Tattoo Brandy gives Ray J a shout-out after he gets her name tattooed on his arm. By Joshua Robinson September 29, 2021
Music EARTHGANG Reveals "Ghetto Gods" Tracklist: J. Cole, Future, 2 Chainz, J.I.D., & More EARTHGANG's upcoming new album "Ghetto Gods" features J. Cole, Future, 2 Chainz, J.I.D., Ari Lennox, Nick Cannon, and more. By Alex Zidel February 24, 2022
Music RZA Recalls Being Paid $100 Dollars For Early Wu-Tang Shows The RZA sits down with The Breakfast Club to discuss the Wu-Tang Clan's humble beginnings and much more. By Mitch Findlay October 06, 2021