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Music Chief Keef Says Cousin Fredo Santana Didn't Die From Lean Fredo Santana's official cause of death was a seizure that was brought on by cardiovascular disease. By Alex Zidel March 05, 2020
Music Cardi B's Met Gala Ruby Nipples Cost $500,000 Alone Of course they did. By Chantilly Post May 07, 2019
Original Content Gucci Mane Co-Sign Or Contract? Analyzing The 1017 Label Track Record Although he's played a role in the careers of many of today's icons, we take a look at the varied fortunes of those who've actually signed to Gucci Mane's 1017 label, and why it might all be about to change. By Robert Blair March 03, 2021
Music Fredo Bang Has "24-7 War" Mindset Following Two-Year Jail Stint Fredo Bang shares his "uncomfortable" experiences in spaces with large groups of people since serving two-and-a-half years in jail. By Erika Marie March 20, 2020
Music 2 Chainz Jokes About Taking Weed Tolerance Break From Feb 29-31 No tolerance break for Tity Boi. By Thomas Galindo February 26, 2022
Original Content The Astroworld Tragedy & An Examination Of Mosh Pit Culture In Hip-Hop In the wake of the heartbreaking events of last weekend, we look at the array of cultural factors that made an event such as Astroworld 2021 into a living nightmare for those in attendance. By Robert Blair November 12, 2021
Music 21 Savage Defends His Face Tats: “If It’s On My face, It’s Deep.” 21 Savage distinguishes himself from the other rappers sporting face tats. By Devin Ch June 20, 2018
Music Fat Nick Recalls Brotherhood With Lil Peep: "I Always Took Care Of Him" Fat Nick pays homage to his fallen friend Lil Peep, talks upcoming music, and more. By Mitch Findlay May 18, 2018
Music Diddy's Former Bodyguard Files $100 Million Defamation Lawsuit Against Rape Accuser While these are allegations from Graves, Diddy's life choices are affecting those around him and in damning fashion. By Zachary Horvath November 11, 2024
Music Ralo & Wack 100 Passionately Stand With QC P Against Young Thug Ralo and Wack 100 have already made their stances on Young Thug very clear amid this snitching scandal, but things are spiraling even more. By Zachary Horvath August 30, 2025
Music GloRilla Promises To Deliver A Classic With “Glorious” Debut Album GloRilla has set the bar high. By Caroline Fisher September 28, 2024
Music Lil Wayne Namedrops Kanye West & Kim Kardashian On New Mike WiLL Made-It & Lil Yachty Collab Lil Wayne continues to deliver. By Caroline Fisher August 02, 2024