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Tech Playboi Carti Trends On TikTok With "Whole Lotta Red" Standout Track Playboi Carti has transcended from "Punk Monk" to TikTok trendsetter. By Joshua Robinson June 02, 2021
Music YBN Nahmir Talks Group Disbanding & "Old People" Pitting Them Against One Another He spoke candidly about Cordae and YBN Almighty Jay, adding that they're all brothers no matter what. By Erika Marie February 17, 2021
Music Doja Cats Claims SZA Was "In My Heart" When She Wrote "Kiss Me More" The "Planet Her" artist says that she "needed" SZA to be on the hook and to add a verse because "she brings depth." By Erika Marie May 03, 2021
Music Trina & Rick Ross Hugged Up At "Rap Snacks" Launch Party Trina shared a collection of photos on Instagram hugging rapper and long-time friend Rick Ross, while at her "Rap Snacks" launch party. By Deja Goode March 09, 2021
Music QC CEO Pierre “Pee” Thomas Cops 10th Rolls Royce For Christmas Pee ain't playing. By Karlton Jahmal December 25, 2020
Pop Culture Joe Rogan Says Kanye West Shouldn't Be Medicated, Discusses Podcast BTS Joe Rogan discussed his thoughts on Kanye West's creative genius, and detailed what was going on behind-the-scenes in the lead-up to his interview with the rapper. By Rose Lilah November 25, 2020
Music Snoop Dogg Has A Laugh At Kirk Franklin's Explosive Temper Snoop Dogg took a moment to reimagine one of Kirk Franklin's gospel hits, having a laugh at the singer's explosive outburst. By Mitch Findlay March 16, 2021
Pop Culture Aaliyah Was Unconscious Before Boarding Fatal Flight, Took Sleeping Pill: Report A new biography about the singer shows that an alleged witness claims Aaliyah was apprehensive about boarding the plane. By Erika Marie August 02, 2021
Music Megan Thee Stallion Explains Why She Made "Thot Sh*t" In response to a fan question on Twitter, Megan Thee Stallion explains what inspired her to bring "Thot Sh*t" to life. By Mitch Findlay June 10, 2021
Music Lil Wayne & Rich The Kid Explain Why They Dropped A Collab Album Lil Wayne and Rich The Kid speak about why it was the right time to release a collaborative album, what Rich has learned from Wayne, and more. By Alex Zidel October 01, 2021
Music T.I. Returns With Thoughtful Tribute To Nipsey Hussle On the second year anniversary of Nipsey Hussle's death, T.I. took a moment to reflect on an epic night they shared in Atlanta. By Mitch Findlay March 31, 2021
Music Mike Dean Explains "Grueling" Sessions For Kanye's "DONDA" Mike Dean opens up about his role on "DONDA," explaining how the listening parties impacted the album. By Mitch Findlay September 07, 2021