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Gale Love April 17, 2023 Original Content Making a double album is not an easy task. We look at some of the most essential hip hop double discs.
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Wyatt Westlake May 01, 2023 Music Who knew J. Cole's real name was "Julius Coleslaw?"
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Alex Zidel August 31, 2018 Music Wale spoke candidly and earnestly about his industry relationships with Kid Cudi and Drake amid the release of his new album.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares December 07, 2025 Music According to DJ Akademiks, Drake's explosive lyrical battle with Kendrick Lamar should be the Toronto rapper's last.
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Caroline Fisher October 16, 2025 Music The owner of the Los Angeles home D4vd previously rented wants to "respect both the LAPD’s investigation and the memory of the victim."
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Caroline Fisher October 14, 2025 Music Bhad Bhabie asked "rat" 6ix9ine to stop speaking on her, whereas Tekashi brought up her allegedly abusive relationship with LeVaughn.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares October 12, 2025 Music Although Young Thug's never had the best numbers – and doesn't need to – the critical reception to "UY SCUTI" plagues these first week sales.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares October 05, 2025 Music This week's "Fire Emoji" playlist update covers new releases from Gucci Mane, Murda Beatz, Elcamino, Dave East, and Big Sad 1900.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares October 04, 2025 Music In audio that leaked online recently, Cardi B allegedly promises that she's not Latto or Nicki Minaj, and will get physical with Ice Spice.
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Caroline Fisher September 30, 2025 Music Kendrick Lamar's GNX album features the hit songs "Luther" featuring SZA, "tv off," and "squabble up," all performed at the Super Bowl.
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Bryson "Boom" Paul September 28, 2025 Music The state prosecutor called Young Thug "dangerous" and "King Slime" during the YSL RICO trial, a key topic on the new album "UY SCUTI."
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Gabriel Bras Nevares September 26, 2025
Original Content The Best of SWV's Songs Sisters With Voices are R&B icons, so take a look at their biggest hits.
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Gale Love 
Original Content Hip Hop Double Albums: 11 Essentials From Tupac, Biggie, & More Making a double album is not an easy task. We look at some of the most essential hip hop double discs.
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Wyatt Westlake 
Music Cardi B As "Cardigan Backyardigan" & Other Artists' "Real Names" Is Latest Meme Who knew J. Cole's real name was "Julius Coleslaw?"
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Alex Zidel 
Music Wale Reflects On Distance With Drake And Painful Kid Cudi Fallout Wale spoke candidly and earnestly about his industry relationships with Kid Cudi and Drake amid the release of his new album.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music DJ Akademiks Reveals Why He Told Drake To Leave Kendrick Lamar Alone According to DJ Akademiks, Drake's explosive lyrical battle with Kendrick Lamar should be the Toronto rapper's last.
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Caroline Fisher 
Music D4vd’s Ex-Landlord Hires Private Investigator To Look Into Missing Teen’s Death The owner of the Los Angeles home D4vd previously rented wants to "respect both the LAPD’s investigation and the memory of the victim."
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Caroline Fisher 
Music Bhad Bhabie & 6ix9ine Feud Online Over Claims About Her Underage Rap Flings Bhad Bhabie asked "rat" 6ix9ine to stop speaking on her, whereas Tekashi brought up her allegedly abusive relationship with LeVaughn.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music Young Thug Underwhelms With Official "UY SCUTI" Billboard Debut Although Young Thug's never had the best numbers – and doesn't need to – the critical reception to "UY SCUTI" plagues these first week sales.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music Gucci Mane Is On The Clock For Our New "Fire Emoji" Playlist Update This week's "Fire Emoji" playlist update covers new releases from Gucci Mane, Murda Beatz, Elcamino, Dave East, and Big Sad 1900.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music Cardi B Vows To Violently Attack Ice Spice In Shocking Alleged Audio In audio that leaked online recently, Cardi B allegedly promises that she's not Latto or Nicki Minaj, and will get physical with Ice Spice.
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Caroline Fisher 
Music Kendrick Lamar’s GNX: Bogotá Concert Canceled At The Last-Minute, Reason Unknown Kendrick Lamar's GNX album features the hit songs "Luther" featuring SZA, "tv off," and "squabble up," all performed at the Super Bowl.
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Bryson "Boom" Paul 
Music Young Thug Samples YSL RICO State Prosecutor To Open New Album "UY SCUTI" The state prosecutor called Young Thug "dangerous" and "King Slime" during the YSL RICO trial, a key topic on the new album "UY SCUTI."
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Gabriel Bras Nevares