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Music Voletta Wallace Laid To Rest At Same Funeral Home As Son Notorious B.I.G. Voletta Wallace was a beloved figure in the music industry and her funeral was attended by some of the biggest names in 90s hip hop. By Elias Andrews March 12, 2025
Music Andrew Schulz Continues To Defend Kendrick Lamar Sexual Assault Joke Despite Outrage After firing back at Kendrick Lamar on his podcast, Andrew Schulz got called out by O’Shea Jackson Jr., Tony Yayo, and more. By Caroline Fisher March 09, 2025
Music The Evolution Of Jadakiss: From Mixtapes to Mainstream Success The LOX rapper is highly respected among hip hop's greats. We look back at the evolution of Jadakiss. By Wyatt Westlake June 02, 2023
Music Carl Crawford Shares His Side Of The Disastrous Megan Thee Stallion 1501 Fallout Carl Crawford, the founder and CEO of 1501 Entertainment, is revealing what went wrong between him and Megan Thee Stallion. By Zachary Horvath March 24, 2025
Music GloRilla Arrested On Felony Drug Charges In Georgia GloRilla is already out of jail after posting a $22,000 bond following her arrest on drug charges in Georgia on Tuesday. By Cole Blake July 24, 2025
Politics Pharrell Awarded France's Highest National Honor With Future In Attendance French President Emmanuel Macron discussed Pharrell's music career as well as his work with Louis Vuitton. By Cole Blake January 26, 2026
Pop Culture Kevin Gates Says He'd Put Finesse2Tymes' "Legs In The Air," Fans Debate What He Means Sexual innuendo or threat of accountability? Fans are split. By Ben Mock December 31, 2023
Music Internet Money Rapper Rot Ken Sentenced To 20 Years in Prison For Armed Burglary Case The 20-year-old is set to spend 20 years behind bars. By Tallie Spencer October 12, 2023
Music 15 Rappers With Stars On The Hollywood Walk Of Fame When rappers claim their spot on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, it's not just a nod; it's a distinctive shift in the culture. By Marvin J October 31, 2023
Music Chief Keef Essential Songs Explore Chief Keef's impact on hip-hop through his five essential songs, highlighting his influence and groundbreaking style. By Rain Adams June 28, 2024
Music Cam'ron Reveals What Caused His Beef With Nas & 50 Cent Cam'ron says its all love for Nas and 50 Cent. By Cole Blake April 21, 2024
Music Meek Mill & Usher’s Names Redacted In Diddy Lawsuit, Akademiks Says According to Akademiks, the lawsuit alleges Diddy had sexual intercourse with a "Philadelphia rapper who dated Nicki Minaj" and a R&B singer "who performed at the Super Bowl and had a successful Vegas residency." By Aron A. February 28, 2024