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Music Jay Rock & Kendrick Lamar Praise Lil Wayne In "Road To Redemption" Episode 2 For any self-professed TDE fan, Jay Rock's "Road To Redemption" is a must-watch. By Mitch Findlay June 22, 2018
Music Yelawolf Changes His Stage Name To Real Government Name “MWA” Yelawolf is no longer... meet "MWA," aka Michael Wayne Atha. By Kevin Goddard December 21, 2016
Songs Chance The Rapper Addresses Joe Budden’s Criticism Of His New Song With Daniel Caesar Chance The Rapper ain't sweating Joe Budden's comments, and understand he's just doing his job. By Kevin Goddard October 11, 2017
Music Queen Naija Defends Her Honor After #BussItChallenge Fail Queen Naija posted her failed attempt of her take on the #BussItChallenge. By Deja Goode January 19, 2021
Sneakers First Glimpse At Young Thug's Sp5der x Adidas Collaboration The Sp5der x Adidas collaboration teases a bold rework of an Adidas icon, marrying Young Thug’s style with sneaker culture. By Ben Atkinson October 17, 2025
Music Eminem Isn't Fazed By The Critics, Including Vince Staples Eminem isn't phased by the naysayers, including Vince Staples. By Mitch Findlay December 22, 2017
Music Akon Defends Working with 6ix9ine: "His Side Wasn't Really Told" Akon recently chatted about working with 6ix9ine on a track and said he hasn't lost any friends since the collaboration. By Erika Marie July 31, 2020
Music This Is Kevin Gates' First Instagram Post Since Being Released From Prison Kevin Gates is back on that social media grind. By Matt F January 10, 2018
Music Playboi Carti Bombarded In His IG Comments Because Of "Eternal Atake" Playboi Carti is being trolled because his "ex" Lil Uzi Vert dropped his album, while "Whole Lotta Red" remains missing. By Noah C March 07, 2020
Music Nicki Minaj Supports Tekashi 6ix9ine During Time Of Need: "Danny, I Love You" Nicki Minaj confirms the postponement of "DUMMY." By Devin Ch November 21, 2018
Music Rumor: Does Eminem's New Album Have A Release Date? Is Eminem's new album slated for a November release? By Mitch Findlay October 09, 2017
Music Young Dolph Sounds Off: "I SHOULDVE NEVER SIGNED THIS FU**N DEAL" Young Dolph is the latest musician to earn the title of "disgruntled signee." By Mitch Findlay January 30, 2019