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Music Timbaland Catches Heat Over Post Saying Quincy Jones "Didn't Get His Big Hit" Until "Thriller" The megaproducer became a trending topic after fans pointed out that Jones had 11 Grammys by the time "Thriller" came out, but he later clarified his point. By Erika Marie January 11, 2022
Music August Alsina Hints At Retirement While Previewing New Music On IG The rapper and singer took to IG to hint at some big news for his carer. By Taylor McCloud September 20, 2021
Music Jaheim Wants To Battle Usher On "Verzuz": "Someone Set It Up!!!" He gave Usher just one month to answer him and if not, Jaheim said, "I'll just say checkmate." By Erika Marie January 11, 2022
Numbers The Weeknd Is The First Artist To Have The Biggest Song In The World 2 Years In A Row The unprecedented feat is just one addition to the long list of Abel's accomplishments. By Taiyo Coates March 01, 2022
Music Chloe x Halle Respond To Fan Hating On Chloe's Looks Halle Bailey quickly comes to her sister's defense after a fan on Twitter says that Chloe is overhyped. By Joshua Robinson July 28, 2021
Music Gucci Mane Announces New Project, "So Icy Christmas," Dropping Friday Gucci Mane announced a new project on Instagram that is releasing this Friday. By Cole Blake December 13, 2021
Music GRIP's "I Died For This!?" Tracklist: Eminem, Royce Da 5'9" & More GRIP's upcoming Shady Records debut "I Died For This!?" features guest appearances from Eminem, Royce Da 5'9", and more. By Mitch Findlay August 23, 2021
Music Young Thug Says Atlanta Is The #1 City In Hip Hop Thugger said nobody's ever taking the top spot from Atlanta. By Taylor McCloud November 22, 2021
Reviews Future "I Never Liked You" Review The Atlanta native does little to explore beyond his comfort zone on "I Never Liked You," nor does he combat the public narratives surrounding his persona. By Aron A. May 04, 2022
Music Fetty Wap Explains Why He Bought 72 Cars For His Friends & Loved Ones There aren't many people who would go this length for those they care about. By Erika Marie December 24, 2021
Music A$AP Rocky Shares Heartfelt Message Ahead Of "Live.Love.A$AP" Hitting DSPs Rocky detailed all of the emotions that come with the 10th anniversary of his debut mixtape. By Taylor McCloud October 28, 2021
Music Kelly Rowland Reveals Ciara's Hit "Like A Boy" Was Written For Her Rowland says she didn't find out until much later after the writers and producers of the song told her about it. By Erika Marie February 23, 2022