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Mitch Findlay June 18, 2017 Original Content A look at 2007's "Playtime is Over," 2008's "Sucka Free," and 2009's "Beam Me Up Scotty" in celebration of Nicki Minaj's birthday today.
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Danny Schwartz December 08, 2017 Sports After making the highest chart debut for a rap song in 7 years, Kendrick Lamar's "HUMBLE." will soundtrack the 2017 NBA Playoffs.
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Angus Walker April 16, 2017 Music Joe Budden thought Jay-Z wasted time by dissing Drake, Nicki Minaj, and others during his recent freestyle.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares June 05, 2026 Music We're still waiting on Drake's official first week numbers for the "ICEMAN" album trilogy across all metrics, which look very promising.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares May 23, 2026 Politics Meek is impressed.
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Elias Andrews August 14, 2024 Music Three courts of appeal rule in favor of Michael Jackson's estate.
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Devin Ch August 29, 2018 Music
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Erika Marie September 15, 2026 Music Lil Durk is about to go on trial for murder-for-hire, and with his legal team fighting hard, he is gaining some ground.
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Alexander Cole July 14, 2026 Music J. Cole was having doubts during the making of "2014 Forest Hills Drive," which Kendrick Lamar reportedly assuaged.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares July 11, 2026 Music Drake has a rocky history with awards and two-way respect concerning the Grammys... But you miss all the shots you don't take.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares October 03, 2025 Music The story behind why J. Cole teared up on stage during "Love Yourz" in Cincinnati might make you tear up, as well.
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Aron A. August 19, 2026
Original Content 10 Essential Jay Z Tracks Respect the legend.
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Mitch Findlay 
Original Content Happy Birthday, Nicki Minaj: 10 Crucial Mixtape Cuts A look at 2007's "Playtime is Over," 2008's "Sucka Free," and 2009's "Beam Me Up Scotty" in celebration of Nicki Minaj's birthday today.
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Danny Schwartz 
Sports Kendrick Lamar's "HUMBLE." Is The Theme Song For 2017 NBA Playoffs After making the highest chart debut for a rap song in 7 years, Kendrick Lamar's "HUMBLE." will soundtrack the 2017 NBA Playoffs.
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Angus Walker 
Music Joe Budden's Cohosts Push Back On His Dislike Of Jay-Z's Drake Diss Joe Budden thought Jay-Z wasted time by dissing Drake, Nicki Minaj, and others during his recent freestyle.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music Drake Scores Absurd First Week Spotify Numbers For "ICEMAN" Trilogy We're still waiting on Drake's official first week numbers for the "ICEMAN" album trilogy across all metrics, which look very promising.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Politics Meek Mill Seemingly Praises Donald Trump In Confusing Twitter Rant Meek is impressed.
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Elias Andrews 
Music Michael Jackson's Estate & Sony Win "MJ Impersonator" Lawsuit Three courts of appeal rule in favor of Michael Jackson's estate.
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Devin Ch 
Music Former Donda Academy Employee Seeks $23 Million From Ye
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Erika Marie 
Music Judge In Lil Durk Case Scolds Prosecution And Grants Motion To Sever Charges Lil Durk is about to go on trial for murder-for-hire, and with his legal team fighting hard, he is gaining some ground.
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Alexander Cole 
Music J. Cole Reveals Kendrick Lamar Convinced Him To Not Quit Rapping J. Cole was having doubts during the making of "2014 Forest Hills Drive," which Kendrick Lamar reportedly assuaged.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music Drake & PARTYNEXTDOOR Reportedly Make Grammys 2026 Submissions Drake has a rocky history with awards and two-way respect concerning the Grammys... But you miss all the shots you don't take.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music Here’s The Real Reason Why J. Cole Got Emotional During “Love Yourz” Performance The story behind why J. Cole teared up on stage during "Love Yourz" in Cincinnati might make you tear up, as well.
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Aron A.