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Pop Culture NBA YoungBoy Surpasses Biggie Small's Billboard 200 Chart Record: Report Earlier this month, YB overtook both Young Thug and Cardi B's spots on the same list. By Hayley Hynes March 27, 2022
Music Looking Back, Nas Admits He'd Make Changes To His Albums Nas told i-D Magazine during a recent interview that he would make changes to two of his old albums. By Brianna Lawson December 16, 2021
Music Ice Cube Explains Why Leaving N.W.A. Was "A Big Risk" For His Career The Rap icon reflected on parting ways with the group and trusting himself and his vision in the process. By Erika Marie September 20, 2021
Music Ying Yang Twins Claim Jay-Z Accused Them Of "F**kin' Up My Money" Ying Yang Twins detail receiving a phone call from Jay-Z at the height of their career. By Aron A. January 04, 2022
Music Kanye West Uses Lauryn Hill's Career To Call Out The Entertainment Industry Kanye West spoke about the career of Lauryn Hill on Instagram over the weekend. By Cole Blake October 30, 2022
Music Playboi Carti's "Whole Lotta Red" Is No. 1 On "Rolling Stone" 20 Best Hip Hop Albums List Carti topped Drake, Ye, J. Cole (who came in last), Doja Cat, Megan Thee Stallion, and Tyler, The Creator. Fans made their voices heard. By Erika Marie December 28, 2021
Music Quavo Recounts Convincing Pop Smoke To Wear A Suit Quavo recalls giving Pop Smoke fashion advice at Paris Fashion Week. By Aron A. June 15, 2021
Music Nick Cannon "Can't F*ck With" DJ Vlad After Minister Louis Farrakhan Controversy He discusses Vlad "misquoting" the minister and if the talk show host is a Culture Vulture. By Erika Marie October 08, 2020
Music DMX's Goddaughter Paige Hurd Pens Heartbreaking Tribute Actress Paige Hurd offers an emotional tribute to DMX. By Aron A. May 02, 2021
Original Content Why Ghostface Killah Is One Of The Greatest Of All Time A case for Ghostface Killah as hip-hop's greatest of all time, also known as the GOAT. By Christopher Armstrong December 03, 2017
Music Jhene Aiko Flaunts Gigantic Back Tattoo: "Half Dragon, Half Phoenix" Jhené Aiko's full back is covered. By Alex Zidel March 26, 2019
Original Content The 10 Best Drake Loosies Not On "Care Package" Drake bundled some of his best-loved b-sides into a "Care Package" for fans, but here are some that he missed. By Patrick Lyons August 08, 2019