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Music J. Cole Reveals How JAY-Z Tutored Him To Make Hit Songs Even though J. Cole thought he was ready to drop his debut album, JAY-Z wanted him to go back to the drawing board. By Zachary Horvath March 19, 2024
Music Young Thug Explains White "UY SCUTI" Album Cover Young Thug's use of the hard R on the opening track for "UY SCUTI," "Ninja," added even more controversy to this cover art. By Gabriel Bras Nevares September 28, 2025
Music Young Thug Mourns Lil Keed And Disses His YSL Affiliates While "Big And Mack" Snippet Surfaces Young Thug's "Big And Mack" snippet appears to tribute two friends whom he respected a lot more than some off his YSL crew. By Zachary Horvath September 06, 2025
Music Lil Zay Osama Is A Free Man Again After A Brief Prison Sentence Lil Zay Osama has been released from prison after serving several months for gun charges stemming from an incident in 2022. By Cole Blake February 23, 2025
Music Sheff G Alleges Cruel Treatment Amid Prison Stay A few weeks ago, Sheff G began his sentence at the Marcy Correctional Facility, where he'll remain for the next five years. By Caroline Fisher November 20, 2025
Music Kodak Black Gets Major Update In Super Bowl Shooting Lawsuit Kodak Black's lawyer has confirmed that there was no settlement in the case, which stems from an incident in 2022. By Cole Blake March 02, 2026
Music Michael Jackson's Estate Slams Sexyy Red's Explicit "Beat It" Remix Sexyy Red received a lot of hate from fans after teasing a very raunchy remix of Michael Jackson's hit "Beat It." By Zachary Horvath February 12, 2026
Music Doja Cat Unveils "Tour Ma Vie" 2026 World Tour Dates Doja Cat's taking her new album "Vie" to Latin America, Europe, the United Kingdom, and North America after 2025's Australia and Asia shows. By Gabriel Bras Nevares September 29, 2025
Pop Culture Cree Summer Net Worth 2024: What Is The "Different World" & Voice Over Icon Worth? Explore Cree Summer's diverse career as a voice actress and singer, and her significant impact on animation and entertainment. By Rain Adams April 04, 2024
Music A$AP Rocky Previews New Song "Punk Rocky" And It's Dropping Sooner Than You Think A$AP Rocky is almost here with his highly anticipated new album "Don't Be Dumb," which is set to come out on January 16. By Gabriel Bras Nevares January 02, 2026
Music Uncle Murda Targets Young Thug, Diddy & More In “Rap Up 2025” Uncle Murda's "Rap Up 2025" features bars about Young Thug and Gunna, Nicki Minaj and Cardi B, Diddy, and more. By Caroline Fisher January 01, 2026
Music Maino Explains Why DJ Akademiks Beef Isn't As Deep As People Think DJ Akademiks and Maino have been going at each other despite their previous link-ups, and it's all because of some fashion trolling. By Gabriel Bras Nevares December 28, 2025