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Tech What DAW Does Dr. Dre Use? Explore Dr. Dre's unique approach to music production, his choice of DAW, and the equipment he uses to create his iconic sound By Jake Skudder November 03, 2023
Music The Horror Films That Built Hip-Hop’s Dark Side: Screams & 808s From 21 Savage, Dr. Dre & More From eerie piano loops to cinematic terror, here's how horror movie scores shaped the heartbeat of modern hip-hop. By Aron A. October 31, 2025
Music Brian Steel Given OVO Seal Of Approval Outside Lil Durk Trial Brian Steel has received co-signs from YSL and OTF, and outside the Lil Durk trial, he got stamped by OVO as well. By Alexander Cole September 02, 2026
Music Lil Zane Net Worth 2024: What Is The Rapper Worth? Delve into the career of Lil Zane, from his breakthrough in the rap scene with his debut album to his ventures into acting. By Rain Adams May 06, 2024
Original Content NBA Youngboy's Engineer Jason "Cheese" Goldberg Discusses "The Last Slimeto" Sessions & How "Heart & Soul" Helped Reignite The Creative Spark Jason “Cheese” Goldberg discusses his background in engineering, the process behind NBA Youngboy’s "The Last Slimeto," and much more. By Aron A. August 11, 2022
Music LSU Dance Team Goes Viral For Electric Kendrick Lamar-Inspired Routine LSU's Tiger Girls scored second place at a national competition thanks to their hip-hop routine set to a medley of Kendrick Lamar's hits. By Caroline Fisher January 21, 2026
Music Drake Disses Kendrick Lamar, LeBron James, & J. Cole On Leaked Song "1 AM In Albany" Drake is dropping "ICEMAN" on May 15, but that is not stopping some leakers from getting ahead and dropping songs. By Alexander Cole May 13, 2026
Music NBA YoungBoy Addresses His Substance Abuse & Thoughts On Rehab Gravedigger Mountain's overlord thinks people see drugs as a part of his image, and expressed wishes to get rid of them little by little. By Gabriel Bras Nevares December 28, 2023
Music Drake Drops Full "ICEMAN" Zine With Dr. Dre, DJ Khaled, And More Teases Drake released a full batch of "ICEMAN" promotional pictures, including possible references to 2024's rap battle. By Gabriel Bras Nevares April 26, 2026
Music The Game Speaks On Drake, Kendrick Lamar & TDE At Release Party The Game's Drake feature and various references on "The Documentary 3" have fans speculating about his dynamic with Kendrick Lamar and TDE. By Gabriel Bras Nevares August 22, 2026
Original Content Trey Songz Net Worth 2024: Updated Wealth Of The Rapper Ever wondered about Trey Songz's net worth? Well, prepare to be impressed! His thriving music career and entrepreneurial ventures have paved the way to a remarkable fortune. By Jake Skudder February 17, 2024
Music Soulja Boy's 7 Biggest Beefs Soulja Boy never says no to a beef. Here are 7 of his biggest feuds of all time. By Chukwudi Onyewuchi May 17, 2024