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Original Content Kendrick Lamar's "LOVE." Found Romance In Ambiguity Kendrick Lamar crafted one of the most personal and interpretable songs in recent memory with the appropriately titled "LOVE." By Mitch Findlay February 14, 2020
Music 50 Cent's Ex-Manager Chaz "Slim" Williams Passes Away: Condolences Flood Twitter Chaz "Slim" Williams had a bigger than life rep in the borough of Jamaica, Queens, NY. By Devin Ch July 14, 2019
Music Joe Budden Reflects On "Difficult" But "Important" Split From Rory & Mal Joe Budden wished Rory and Mal all the best during his recent interview on Shannon Sharpe's "Club Shay Shay" podcast. By Gabriel Bras Nevares February 06, 2026
Music Vanessa Carlton Defends Rappers Sampling "A Thousand Miles" On "Who I Smoke" Spinabenz, Whoppa Wit Da Choppa, Yungeen Ace, & FastMoney Goon faced backlash. By Erika Marie May 31, 2021
Music Lil Yachty Claps Back At Net Worth Reports With Staggering Career Earnings From 2016 Yachty takes pride in his wealth. By Alexander Cole July 29, 2024
Music NBA YoungBoy Covers Funeral Costs For Local 10-Year-Old Girl NBA YoungBoy has been catching flak recently for some family matters but he's stepping up big time for another in grieving. By Zachary Horvath March 23, 2026
Music Eminem Talks About His Voice & Flow Changing On "MMLP 2" Eminem reveals the reason why his vocal tone and his delivery changed over time during an interview with his manager, Paul Rosenberg. By Rose Lilah September 08, 2022
Original Content The Story Of Nate Dogg, King Of Hooks Still uncontested as the reigning King Of Hooks, Nate Dogg has earned his place as one of the most iconic names in hip-hop history. By Mitch Findlay April 07, 2020
Music Ebro & Peter Rosenberg React To Drake Celebrating "In The Morning" Cancelation Ebro Darden and Peter Rosenberg have dissed Drake time and time again, and are now doing so outside of Hot 97's "Ebro In The Morning." By Gabriel Bras Nevares December 14, 2025
Music Drake Allegedly Spoke To XXXTentacion's Mom After His Passing Drake and XXXTentacion's history has been speculated about even years after the latter's passing. It also wasn't the best. By Zachary Horvath January 15, 2026
Original Content A List Of Everyone Who Has Beef With Tekashi 6ix9ine And Why An overview of everyone who is currently beefing with the polarizing rapper Tekashi69. And why. By E Gadsby March 20, 2018
Music Jahna Sebastian Accuses Swizz Beatz Of Kidnapping Daughter And Rape Jahna Sebastian, ex-partner of Swizz Beatz, also recently accused him and Alicia Keys of enabling their daughter Nicole's bad habits. By Zachary Horvath March 19, 2026