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Music Benny The Butcher Recalls First Time Meeting DMX Benny The Butcher shares the backstory behind his recent meeting with DMX, during which the pair previewed music and kicked it for hours. By Mitch Findlay April 26, 2021
Music Third Annual Mac Miller Tribute In Pittsburgh Announced The third annual "Celebration of Mac Miller" will take place in Pittsburgh on September 10th. By Joe Abrams July 10, 2021
Music Yo Gotti Locks In Deal On $7.6 Million Los Angeles Mansion The "Drop" rapper forked over a hefty sum for his new mansion. By EJ Panaligan June 15, 2021
Numbers The LOX & Dipset See Massive Post-Verzuz Streaming Boost The LOX and Dipset both experienced massive streaming surges following their recent Verzuz battle at Madison Square Garden. By Mitch Findlay August 13, 2021
Music 50 Cent Regrets Involving Fat Joe In Ja Rule Beef Fif admits that he was "buggin'" for targeting Joey Crack in his decades-old tension with Ja. By Erika Marie February 10, 2023
Music Bandman Kevo Wants A Refund From Gunna For $250K Feature Kevo said he can't do a song with Gunna now because he was "released and [snitched]." By Erika Marie February 07, 2023
Music Joe Budden & Mouse Jones Exchange Heated Words There were a few verbal jabs thrown around, including Mouse calling Noreaga and Joe "two of the dumbest n*ggas on God's green earth." By Erika Marie February 07, 2023
Music Kanye West Obtains New Legal Team For $7 Million Lawsuit The production company who put on Ye's Sunday Service event claims he has outstanding dues. By Diya Singhvi February 23, 2023
Music Polo G Was Supposed To Be With Pop Smoke The Day He Died Polo also shared insight into what Pop was like in the studio. By Erika Marie February 22, 2023
Music DaBaby Hosts Music Industry Job Fair In His Hometown The rapper and his label announced the upcoming paid intern job fair for multiple industry positions. By Madusa S. April 10, 2021
Music Aaliyah's Estate Gives Music Update: "These Matters Are Not Within Our Control" It doesn't look as if the late singer's catalog will be added to streaming services anytime soon. By Erika Marie January 15, 2021
Music KXNG Crooked Wants A Bigger West Coast Presence In Verzuz KXNG Crooked notes that the west coast has been sorely underrepresented on the Verzuz stage, opening the floor for potential match-ups. By Mitch Findlay November 18, 2020