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Music Lil Wayne Lands Dr. Dre For "Young Money Radio," Teases "Funeral" Deluxe Lil Wayne will be joined by the legendary Dr. Dre on tonight's "Young Money Radio," which will see the premiere of a "Funeral" Deluxe Edition. By Mitch Findlay May 29, 2020
Music Kid Cudi To Launch Podcast: "All Love No Sh*t Talkin" Kid Cudi asked his fans if he should launch a podcast, and after receiving a barrage of affirmations, it looks like the rapper will start one up soon. By Erika Marie June 25, 2020
Music Joe Budden Recalls Rejecting Kanye West's Request To Open Concert Joe Budden recounted a story when Kanye West asked if he could open for the podcast host many years ago. By Erika Marie June 25, 2020
Music Eminem Praises LL Cool J On "Mama Said Knock You Out" Anniversary On the thirtieth anniversary of LL Cool J's "Mama Said Knock You Out," Eminem takes a moment to pay homage. By Mitch Findlay September 11, 2020
Music Kanye West Declares "Free Suge" In the midst of a full-blown Twitter spree, Kanye West came through to throw his support behind the release of Death Row mogul Suge Knight. By Mitch Findlay September 18, 2020
Music The Weeknd Teases New Album "Ready To Go" Before Quarantine Ends The singer gave an extensive interview to Rolling Stone where he discussed how his love of cinema influences his music. By Dre D. September 18, 2020
Music Jay-Z Celebrates His 51st Birthday Happy birthday to one of, if not the, greatest rappers of all time -- Jay-Z -- who officially celebrates fifty-one years of a life well lived. By Mitch Findlay December 04, 2020
Music Kanye West Is Billboard's Top Gospel Artist Of 2020: Report The rapper's gospel albums and Sunday Service Choir have helped make him the leading force in gospel music this year. By Erika Marie December 03, 2020
Music Kevin Gates Predicts Young Chop's Fate In New Song Kevin Gates comments on the Young Chop vs. The World situation in a new quarantine song. By Alex Zidel March 30, 2020
Music Gucci Mane On Jeezy Truce: "I Did This Sh*t For The Culture" Following his reconciliation with his longtime nemesis Jeezy, Gucci Mane took to Instagram to share his motivation. By Mitch Findlay November 20, 2020
Music Young Thug, Gunna, & Nav Show Wheezy Some Birthday Love Today, influential producer Wheezy celebrates his twenty-eighth birthday, prompting some kind words from collaborators Young Thug, Gunna, and Nav. By Mitch Findlay October 27, 2020
Music 1017 Rapper Foogiano Has Been Arrested: Report After reportedly burning off his ankle bracelet and heading on the run, 1017 rapper Foogiano has been arrested in Memphis. By Mitch Findlay March 12, 2021