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Numbers Chris Brown Celebrates "Loyal" Music Video Gaining 1 Billion Views The singer explained how he was in rehab when he filmed the video and incarcerated when it was released. By Erika Marie August 25, 2020
Music City Girls Talk Drug-Dealing Daddies, Boosting Days & Trick Daddy Pool Parties For the latest cover of "Billboard," City Girls members JT and Yung Miami detail the highs and lows in their journey to the top of the charts. By Keenan Higgins January 10, 2020
Music Gucci Mane Releases His Second Book "The Gucci Mane Guide To Greatness" "The Gucci Mane Guide To Greatness" is officially available now. By Alex Zidel October 13, 2020
Music Conway The Machine Handcuffed & Detained After DJ Shay's Funeral Griselda rapper Conway The Machine was detained and handcuffed by police following the funeral of his friend and collaborator DJ Shay. By Mitch Findlay August 28, 2020
Original Content Is Tech N9ne In Top 10 Territory? It's becoming all too common that Tech N9ne gets snubbed from the "best rappers" conversation, but perhaps it's time to change the narrative. By Mitch Findlay July 31, 2020
Numbers Nicki Minaj Shatters Another Record After "Anaconda" Video Hits 1 Billion Views The powerhouse continues to notch accolades commemorating her legendary legacy. By Madusa S. April 03, 2021
Original Content Dr. Dre, The Great Instrumentalist A defining musical mind unlike any other, Dr. Dre has long showcased a deep understanding of using different instruments, be it piano, guitar, bass, or violin. By Mitch Findlay January 06, 2021
Music Travis Scott Gets Young Thug & Roddy Ricch New "Utopia" Chains Travis Scott is reportedly gifting new chains to everyone he collaborates with on his new album "Utopia", including Roddy Ricch and Young Thug. By Alex Zidel March 01, 2021
TV Kanye West's "Jeen-Yuhs" Act II: Everything We Learned Chronicling the successes and setbacks on the road to "The College Dropout," through to sessions for "Late Registration," we reflect on everything learned from the latest episode of "Jeen-Yuhs: A Kanye Trilogy." By Robert Blair February 24, 2022
Pop Culture Sounwave Says Kendrick Lamar's "Alright" Was Nearly Left Off "To Pimp A Butterfly" Sounwave appeared on Spotify's "The Big Hit Show" and dished about the creation of one of Lamar's most recognizable tracks. By Hayley Hynes March 11, 2022
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 Birdman Says He Accomplished More Than JAY-Z & Diddy Birdman says he's accomplished more than anybody else in the music business, including JAY-Z and Diddy. By Alex Zidel September 24, 2021