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Music French Montana's Confidence Finally Paid Off During "Verzuz" Remember when French Montana said he could go hit-for-hit with Kendrick Lamar in a Verzuz battle? In hindsight, that confidence doesn’t look quite as absurd when measured through Verzuz mechanics rather than traditional album legacy. By Aron A. May 08, 2026
Original Content Bone Thugs-N-Harmony's Greatest Hits Bone Thugs are hip hop royalty, and here's a look at some of their best hits from their decades-long career By Victor Omega May 10, 2023
Pop Culture Coi Leray's Relationship With Her Dad Benzino Coi Leray and Benzino's complex father-daughter relationship is summarized By Paul Barnes February 28, 2023
Music XXXTENTACION Autopsy Report Surfaces Online, Fans React While some fans appreciate the availability of information around this case, others felt invasive while doing so. Reader discretion is advised. By Gabriel Bras Nevares March 14, 2024
Music 50 Cent Makes It Clear He Has No Gang Ties By Distancing Himself From Embattled G-Unit MC 50 Cent recently reacted to former G-Unit rapper Bang Em Smurf seeking asylum in the United Kingdom due to alleged gang threats in Trinidad. By Gabriel Bras Nevares May 12, 2025
Music Jay-Z Sets The Record Straight On His Relationship With J. Cole During his recent interview with "GQ," Jay-Z opened up about his legal issues, rap beef, Kendrick Lamar, and more. By Caroline Fisher March 24, 2026
Music It's About Time Lil Wayne Retires "Tha Carter" Series "Tha Carter" used to document Lil Wayne's evolution. Now it exists to preserve a legacy that already cemented itself over a decade ago. By Aron A. May 29, 2026
Music Chad Hugo Risks Dismissal Of Pharrell Lawsuit Over Failure To Serve Chad Hugo accused the other half of The Neptunes, Pharrell, of withholding royalties from him connected to N.E.R.D., touring, and more. By Gabriel Bras Nevares May 17, 2026
Music Mir EBK And Savv G Indicted On Firearm And Attempted Murder Charges The rappers were arrested in Queens. By Elias Andrews December 06, 2024
Streetwear Playboi Carti Rumored As Supreme’s Next Photo Tee Star Rumors suggest Playboi Carti could front the Supreme FW25 photo tee, a coveted spot once held by cultural icons. By Ben Atkinson August 20, 2025
Music XXXTENTACION Crime Scene Body Cam Footage Leaks Online The video depicts one of the officers gathering info from witnesses. By Lavender Alexandria February 15, 2024
Music 7 Biggest R&B Girl Groups Of The 1990s The great resurgence of girl groups in the 2020s are a testament to the influence of these 1990s icons. By Demi Phillips September 25, 2023