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Original Content DJ Akademiks' Most Controversial Moments As he fends off the latest firestorm of scrutiny, we take a look at the most explosive and high-profile moments of DJ Akademiks' career. By Robert Blair March 07, 2022
Music Safaree Samuels Is Done With Grammys After Spice Loses Best Reggae Album A predominately white reggae band from Virginia named SOJA took home the win and Safaree—and Johnta Austin—believes Spice was robbed. By Erika Marie April 04, 2022
Pop Culture Swae Lee & Madonna Are Cooking Something Up In The Studio Madonna says she’s got “surprises” coming in the new year. By Hayley Hynes December 20, 2021
Pop Culture Big Sean Claims Viral Nude Photo Is Not His "This is not me," Sean said. By Thomas Galindo February 27, 2022
Music Jim Jones Speaks On Altercation With Freddie Gibbs, How Dangerous It Is To Be A Rapper Jim Jones has some advice for how rappers need to move in today's game. By Taiyo Coates January 24, 2022
Music 21 Savage Speaks On 6ix9ine Attending His Concert, DJ Akademiks/Meek Mill Beef, & More 21 Savage was a guest on DJ Akademiks' new podcast, discussing 6ix9ine's appearance at his concert, Ak's issues with Meek Mill, and more. By Alex Zidel September 29, 2021
Music Eminem Hops Online To Confirm Skylar Grey, Polo G, and Mozzy "Venom 2" Collab After a fan site revealed the big news, the Detroit legend stepped up to deliver the official announcement. By Erika Marie September 28, 2021
Streetwear Virgil Abloh's Louis Vuitton Show Soundtracked By Tyler, The Creator: Watch Tyler, the creator helped soundtrack the late designer's LV show. By Marc Griffin January 20, 2022
Music Styles P Details Why Biggie Is The GOAT, Saying He "Was Really, Really Nice In All Categories" The Lox rapper also praised the late musician as a "charismatic individual." By Jada Ojii December 22, 2022
Viral Ice Spice Responds To Snippet Of New Song Leaking Online The snippet of her collab with Lil Tjay began circulating on social media on Tuesday (January 10). By Isaac Fontes January 11, 2023
Pop Culture Nicki Minaj Confirms October Release Date For Next Album Get ready, Barbz. By Hayley Hynes June 05, 2023
Music Yeat & Young Thug Highlight New “Fire Emoji” Update Lil Durk and Kodak Black dominate this week's "Fire Emoji" playlist. By Cole Blake May 27, 2023