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Music The Ying Yang Twins Explain Origins Of "Haaan" Ad-Lib, Refute French Montana As Inventor The Ying Yang Twins say the "Haaan" ad-lib came from their father, and speak on French Montana's history with the ad-lib. By Rose Lilah January 13, 2022
Original Content When Hip-Hop's Mentees Become The Mentors We take a look at those who transitioned from the role of protégé to teacher. By Robert Blair September 14, 2021
Music Malu Trevejo Leaves Travis Scott's Cactus Jack: "Moving Forward To Better Things" It was just three weeks ago when the social media star announced that she signed with the label but now detailed her exit in several lengthy posts. By Erika Marie November 03, 2021
Original Content Aaliyah's "I Don't Wanna" Turns 20, And It's Still Her Most Slept-On Record To Date Two decades later, this sleeper hit by the "Princess of R&B" is still one of her coldest records. By Keenan Higgins January 11, 2020
Original Content Playboi Carti's "Whole Lotta Red" Is The Culmination of Hip-Hop's Punk & Metal Obsession Playboi Carti's "Whole Lotta Red" is filled to the brim with punk and metal aesthetics that make this album a unique experience. By Alexander Cole January 01, 2021
Music Eminem & Nate Dogg's "Till I Collapse" Sets A Wild Record Eminem and Nate Dogg's "Eminem Show" classic "Till I Collapse" has officially become the most-streamed non-single in history. By Mitch Findlay February 18, 2021
Relationships Megan Fox Gushes Over Machine Gun Kelly: “We’ve All Been Under His Spell” The pair made their red carpet debut last night at the 2020 AMAs. By Ellie Spina November 23, 2020
Music REASON Explains Why He Mentioned Mac Miller On "Fall" REASON explains why he name-dropped Mac Miller on his song, "Fall." By Aron A. October 12, 2020
Sports Jamal Crawford Reveals Jay-Z Put Him On To Rick Ross' "Hustlin'" Jamal Crawford says that Jay-Z couldn't get enough of Rick Ross' debut single "Hustlin'." By Joshua Robinson November 17, 2021
Music Nav Finally Responds To Meme About Eating Pretzels To Impress Drake & The Weeknd "I'm pretty late on everything." By Aron A. April 25, 2019
Music Kendrick Talks SZA's "Masterpiece" & Getting On "Doves In The Wind" He says "CTRL" is a project that "represents women all over the world.” By Trevor Smith August 26, 2017
Music Eminem Allegedly Infuriated Mariah Carey By Trying To Cast Her As His Mom In "8 Mile" The role Eminem offered Mariah Carey ended up going to Kim Basinger, whose performance helped make "8 Mile" a massive success. By Cole Blake June 12, 2025