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Music Young Thug Considers Signing Up-And-Coming Rapper Kamikazzz After Impressive Performance Young Thug recently ran into Florida rapper Kamikazzz at an event, and was blown away by the young artist's talent. By Caroline Fisher July 31, 2025
Music Wale Thinks Hip-Hop Music Discourse Is Oversaturated Now Wale believes the general state of social media and a dependence on hyperbole have "cooked" music discourse and hip-hop media. By Gabriel Bras Nevares July 31, 2025
Music Dr. Dre's Mixing Console Breaks Auction Record For Hip-Hop Gear Dr. Dre used his SSL 4000 G+ mixing console to make classic albums from Eminem, 50 Cent, Kendrick Lamar, Snoop Dogg, and more. By Gabriel Bras Nevares July 31, 2025
Music Chance The Rapper Finally Reveals Release Date For New Album "Star Line" Chance The Rapper has released a lot of killer singles in recent years, and he's finally ready for a full-length return. By Gabriel Bras Nevares July 31, 2025
Music Jackboy Suggests Kodak Black’s Music Career Is Failing During Scathing Rant According to Jackboy, his former friend Kodak Black might want to consider getting into a new line of work. By Caroline Fisher July 30, 2025
Music Ray J Recalls Trying Hard Drugs After Whitney Houston's Death Ray J was famously dating Whitney Houston at the time of her tragic death in 2012 when she was just 48 years old. By Cole Blake July 29, 2025
Music Busta Rhymes Will Receive Hollywood Walk Of Fame Star With Several Icons In Attendance LL Cool J, Chris Rock and Chuck D have all already confirmed they'll be attending as guest speakers at the ceremony. By Cole Blake July 29, 2025
Music Tyler The Creator Explains Why He Attended Kendrick Lamar's "Pop Out" Concert Tyler The Creator spoke about Kendrick Lamar's concert for a new interview with Ebro Darden following the release of his new album. By Cole Blake July 29, 2025
Music Dungeon Family To Reunite In Honor Of Rico Wade At ONE Musicfest With Future, Doechii, & More Headlining ONE Musicfest will be featuring a number of high-profile artists in 2025 when it kicks off at Piedmont Park in October. By Cole Blake July 28, 2025
Music Wack 100 Warns Anyone Who Would Consider Selling Drugs With Lil Meech During a recent interview, Wack 100 revealed some of the struggles he thinks Lil Meech could face in the future. By Caroline Fisher July 28, 2025
Music NBA YoungBoy Says People Are Twisting His Words NBA YoungBoy has been making tons of headlines since dropping his new album, "Make America Slime America," last week. By Cole Blake July 28, 2025
Music Former NBA Star Marcus Morris Arrested On Fraud Charge Marcus Morris last played for the Philadelphia 76ers and Cleveland Cavaliers during the 2023-24 NBA season. By Cole Blake July 28, 2025