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Original Content Dave East Reflects On "Karma 3," His Favorite Lyricists, & Signing With Nas Following the release of Dave East's "Karma 3," we caught up with the lyricist to talk about the project, his writing process, and the albums that inspired him. By Mitch Findlay August 24, 2020
Music The XXL Freshman Cypher 2020 Trailer Has Arrived Following the arrival of the individual freestyles, XXL has dropped the trailer to the official Freshman Class cypher. By Mitch Findlay September 04, 2020
Music Freddie Gibbs Performs “Bandana” Deep Cuts For Ctrl Sessions Freddie Gibbs took to Vevo's Ctrl studios to perform "Soul Right" and "Cataracts", deep cuts off of his and Madlib's acclaimed album, "Bandana". By Bhaven Moorthy March 21, 2020
TV DJ Khaled, YG & More Pay Tribute To Nipsey Hussle & Kobe Bryant At Grammys RIP NIP & MAMBA. By Milca P. January 26, 2020
Music Drake & Popcaan Have New Collaboration In The Works Drake and Popcaan prepare for a Coronavirus-free summer with some new heat. By Aron A. March 28, 2020
Music Mary J. Blige Has No Regrets About Passing On Rihanna Hit "Umbrella" The singer explained why she decided not to take on the track and said "nothing about that song was Mary J. Blige." By Erika Marie September 15, 2020
Music Nas Talks "Nasir" Regrets & Staging A Firm Reunion Nas hits The Breakfast Club to reflect on how "Nasir" could have been different, staging a Firm reunion, and "King's Disease." By Mitch Findlay August 25, 2020
Music Big Sean's New Song Has People Missing Nipsey Hussle A Lot Big Sean has finally released his new single "Deep Reverence" with Nipsey Hussle. By Alex Zidel August 25, 2020
Music Lovers & Friends Festival Adds Second Day & Changes Lineup Saturday will feature a slightly different lineup than Friday, but both are amazing! By Noah C February 23, 2020
Music Sheck Wes Has Been Released Following Arrest Following reports of his arrest, Sheck Wes provides his fans with a status update proving that he's no longer in custody. By Mitch Findlay May 21, 2020
Music Akademiks Blames Nav For Lil Uzi Vert's BET Award Snub Akademiks continues to unleash dirt on Nav's name, accusing the Canadian of inadvertently mucking up Lil Uzi's BET chances. By Mitch Findlay June 16, 2020
Music Post Malone Announces Nirvana Tribute Concert Post Malone is performing a Nirvana tribute concert that will be live-streamed on Friday. By Alex Zidel April 22, 2020