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Music JT Recalls A Fan Trying To Rap Battle Her At An Afterparty: “Y’all Getting Bold.” JT nearly got into a rap battle. By Cole Blake April 14, 2024
Music Big Pun's "Capital Punishment" Turns 22 Happy twenty-second birthday to Big Pun's classic debut "Capital Punishment," an album that cemented him among hip-hop's deadliest lyricists. By Mitch Findlay April 28, 2020
Politics Noname Calls On Black Artists To Gatekeep Their Art The Chicago MC and activist made a potent and impactful call to action for artists to defend their oft-exploited work. By Gabriel Bras Nevares January 20, 2023
Music Diddy’s Defense Clashes With Prosecutors Over His Potential Release After Jury Reaches Verdict The jury finally reached a verdict in Diddy's federal trial today, and found him guilty of two out of the five counts he was facing. By Caroline Fisher July 02, 2025
Music Ty Dolla Sign Reacts To "Vultures" Keeping No. 1 Spot For Another Week Although a lot of hype around this collaborative series is around Ye, let's not forget who really carried this album. By Gabriel Bras Nevares February 26, 2024
Music Summer Walker Shares More Savage X Fenty Ambassador Pics Summer once again treated fans to some sexy lingerie pics on Instagram. By Lavender Alexandria September 22, 2023
Music Billy Porter Says He Was "Booted" From R&B For Being Gay The actor claims he was told him being queer was a "liability." By Alexis Oatman August 29, 2023
Music Blueface Reflects On Life Changing Cardi B Feature On "Thotiana" Blueface explains how he landed a Cardi B feature on "Thotiana." By Aron A. March 06, 2023
Music T.I. Connected Gunna With His Lawyer During YSL RICO Case During a recent episode of his podcast, T.I. recalled getting a call from Gunna shortly after he was indicted. By Caroline Fisher February 05, 2026
Music Young Pappy Net Worth 2024: Updated Wealth Of The Rapper Explore Young Pappy's rise in the rap industry, his challenges, and his lasting legacy. Dive into the details of his 2024 net worth. By Jake Skudder February 22, 2024
Music Vic Mensa Performs An Acoustic Cover Of Radiohead's "Karma Police" Vic Mensa covers a Radiohead classic. By Mitch Findlay November 02, 2017
Music Spinabenz Claims Jail Guard In Duval County Beat Him To The Point Of Hospitalization The Jacksonville rapper took to instagram to share his testimony. By Gabriel Bras Nevares June 23, 2023