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Music Twista Says Rap Has Gone Through "Decline Of Intelligent Input" Twista sat down with Hot 97 to talk about his new album "Lifetime," the Chicago rap scene, and how hip hop has changed over the years. By Erika Marie February 14, 2020
Music Janelle Monae On Misogyny In Hip Hop: “I Really Only Ever Wanna Hear Women Rapping" Janelle Monae called out the prevalent misogyny in hip hop, admitting that she "really only ever [wants to] hear women rapping." By Lynn S. July 04, 2020
Music Wifisfuneral Talks Living With XXXTentacion & Smashing The Same Girl He also calls X "one of the best artists of all time." By Keenan Higgins January 17, 2020
Original Content The Renegade Dance: How An Established Duo Set A Precedent For The Decade INTERVIEW: K Camp & Reazy Renegade set a new precedent in the TikTok era after the success of "Lottery (Renegade)." By Aron A. March 14, 2020
TV Eve Reunites With Gwen Stefani On "The Voice" For "Rich Girl" Performance It was all in celebration of Gwen's 2004 album "Love. Angel. Music. Baby." By Erika Marie November 27, 2019
Music Did Justin Bieber Steal Machine Gun Kelly's Look? Even MGK's fans can't tell him and Biebs apart. By Noah C December 24, 2019
Music Lizzo Shuts Down Payola Allegations: "The People Are Making These Calls, Not The Label" The singer claims that her fans are making her recent chart success possible. By Lynn S. November 27, 2019
Music Snoop Dogg Shares The Biggest Lesson 2Pac Taught Him Snoop Dogg takes to Instagram to reflect on some of 2Pac's enduring wisdom, a testament to one of hip-hop's legendary figures. By Mitch Findlay March 11, 2020
Music Freddie Gibbs Says He'll Squeeze DJ Akademiks' "Titties", In New Freestyle Freddie Gibbs just sent some hilarious bars DJ Akademiks' way. By Alexander Cole July 03, 2020
Music Akon Defends 6ix9ine For Snitching Akon explains why he's still riding for Tekashi 6ix9ine, defending the rapper during a conversation with DJ Whoo Kid. By Alex Zidel April 16, 2020
Music Kanye West's "Black Skinhead" Is One Of Bono's "Songs That Saved My Life" Bono explained why Kanye West's "Black Skinhead" was included in the list he compiled of "songs that saved my life." By Lynn S. May 14, 2020
Original Content Tyler, The Creator's Musical Evolution In 4 Stages Defining the 4 musical stages of Tyler the Creator, Rap's Renaissance Man. By Michael Kawaida January 28, 2020