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Music Lil Baby Reflects On Being In Prison 5 Years Ago: “Im Living Proof Anything Can Happen” Lil Baby reflects on his 5-year glow up since his prison stint. By Kevin Goddard July 02, 2021
Music Tyler, The Creator Shouts Out NBA YoungBoy: "He's Such A Sweetheart" Tyler, The Creator spoke about YoungBoy Never Broke Again during his recent pop-up concert, calling the rapper a "sweetheart." By Alex Zidel July 02, 2021
Original Content Does Polo G's "RAPSTAR" Video Mark A Paradigm Shift In Hip-Hop Culture? Polo G's music video for "RAPSTAR" featured several references to popular videos from Kendrick Lamar, DaBaby, and everyone in between. Is the chart-topping rapper simply paying homage to some of his favorite artists, or is the "RAPSTAR" video a sign of the times? By Joshua Robinson April 26, 2021
Music Jon B. Says Tupac Was Precursor To "Revolutionary" Artists Like Nipsey R&B singer Jon B. recalls what it was like in the studio with Tupac Shakur & why the rapper paved the way for other artists. By Erika Marie February 26, 2020
Music Questlove Explains Why Black Thought Was "Blackballed" By Fellow Emcees During an appearance on Talib Kweli's "The People's Party," Questlove reveals the harsh truth that Jay-Z once told him about Black Thought. By Mitch Findlay March 22, 2021
Music Virgil Abloh Explains Controversial Pop Smoke Album Cover Virgil Abloh explained the intent behind his Pop Smoke album cover for "Shoot For The Stars, Aim For The Moon." By Alex Zidel June 30, 2020
TV Jack Harlow Performs "What's Poppin" On "Tonight Show" TV Debut Jack Harlow has been making waves since he signed with Generation Now two years ago and performs his latest single for the late-night talk show. By Erika Marie February 13, 2020
Original Content Raekwon Talks "The Appetition," Ghostface Killah Chemistry, & Passing Torch To Griselda The Chef's appetizers hit different. By Mitch Findlay January 17, 2020
Relationships Cam'ron Spills Tea On Ex JuJu: Threats, "LHH," Plastic Surgery, & More He spilled some tea after she made a comment about his recent Instagram post. By Erika Marie June 26, 2019
Music DJ Khaled Reportedly Settles "I'm The One" Video Case With $1,250 Case closed for DJ Khaled. By Chantilly Post June 20, 2018
Music Fat Joe's Business Partner Sentenced To Prison Time For Defrauding Customers: Report Scott Spina has been sentenced to a 35 months prison term. By Aron A. July 24, 2018
Original Content The Importance Of The Album Cover Cover art is more important than ever in 2018. By Luke Hinz October 26, 2018