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Music Xzibit Shrugs Off Dr. Dre's "Abusive" Perfectionism The rapper didn't mind recording the same line for hours if it meant getting the right take. By Noah Grant May 18, 2023
Pop Culture Kevin Gates Talks Splitting Finances, Calls Wealth "Of The Heart" His Priority The rapper shared his thoughts on going 50/50 in a relationship. By Caroline Fisher May 17, 2023
Music Noname, Saba, And Smino Form A Trifecta On "The Tonight Show" Noname, Saba, and Smino hold it down with notable skill. By Mitch Findlay January 08, 2019
Music Trippie Redd Shares Artwork For Upcoming Album, "Trip At Knight" Trippie Redd revealed the artwork for his new album and says he'll drop the tracklist when 100,000 fans pre-save the project. By Cole Blake June 24, 2021
TV Killer Mike Will Appear In "Ozark" Season 4 With Killer Mike's latest announcement, Ozark's fourth and final season just got more interesting. By Joshua Robinson June 24, 2021
Music Drake Unearths Old Laptop With Vaulted Music Drake fans are hoping for another "Dark Lanes Demo Tapes" situation after the rapper stumbles upon an old laptop. By Mitch Findlay July 21, 2021
Streetwear Playboi Carti Collabs On New "WLR" Merch With Cactus Plant Flea Market The rapper is releasing more merch for his new album. By Madusa S. December 30, 2020
Music Kanye West Announces "Donda 2" Live Performance In Miami Kanye West says the first live performance of "Donda 2" will be held later this month. By Cole Blake February 12, 2022
Music Joe Budden Says "Donda 2" Will Be The "Most Toxic Sh*t In The Universe" Joe Budden says he expects Kanye West and Future collaborating to be extremely "toxic." By Cole Blake February 01, 2022
Music Masego Leads This Week's "R&B Season" Playlist Some new R&B vibes to set the tone for the week. By Aron A. October 10, 2021
Music Brooklyn Drill Rapper Supa Gates Dead At 25 Brooklyn Drill rapper Supa Gates has been confirmed dead at 25 after succumbing to gunshot injuries. By Mitch Findlay May 31, 2021
Music Fredo Bang Contracts COVID-19 While Jailed In Miami Fredo Bang has tested positive for COVID-19. By Milca P. August 14, 2021