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Pop Culture Kanye West Says MAGA Hat Backlash Reminds Him Of Pre-Fame Days Kanye West speaks in a new interview on the backlash he's received for wearing his infamous MAGA hat. By Rose Lilah March 25, 2020
Music Gunna Shares His Old Mugshot Clearing feeling grateful for everything he's experienced in his life, Gunna took a moment to put things in perspective. By Mitch Findlay October 05, 2020
Music Peter Green, Co-Founder Of Fleetwood Mac, Passes Away: Report RIP to a true legend. By Karlton Jahmal July 25, 2020
Original Content Wiz Khalifa's "B.A.R." Set The Precedent For His Career We briefly explore the importance of Wiz Khalifa's "B.A.R." mixtape and title track, and its influence on his career. By Rose Lilah April 30, 2020
Music NBA Youngboy's New Album Cover Is Copying Roddy Ricch According To Fans Fans point out the similarities between NBA Youngboy's new black and white album cover and that of Roddy Ricch's. By Rose Lilah August 20, 2020
Numbers Roddy Ricch's "The Box" Hits One Billion Streams Roddy Ricch's iconic single "The Box" has officially hit a major milestone, surpassing one billion streams on Spotify. By Mitch Findlay October 05, 2020
Music Boosie Badazz Says R. Kelly Has More Hits Than Michael Jackson, Prince, Stevie Wonder Bossie Badazz believes that R. Kelly is the greatest hitmaker of all time and says no other artist can hold a candle to the R&B singer. By Erika Marie July 25, 2020
Music Alicia Keys & Boyz II Men Break Down Their Last-Minute GRAMMYs Tribute To Kobe The R&B icons pulled it together in the eleventh hour to honor Kobe Bryant who was killed in a helicopter crash just hours prior. By Keenan Higgins January 29, 2020
Music Mulatto Shares "Queen Of Da Souf" Tracklist: 21 Savage, Gucci Mane, & More Mulatto is releasing her album "Queen Of Da Souf" tonight, featuring 21 Savage, Gucci Mane, City Girls, 42 Dugg, Saweetie, and Trina. By Alex Zidel August 20, 2020
Music Ice-T Co-Signs Hip Hop Founders Fund: "There’s No Retirement For Rappers" Ice-T is definitely on the same page as Swizz Beatz when it comes to looking after the forefathers of hip hop financially, noting that "there's no retirement for rappers." By Lynn S. May 28, 2020
Original Content Who Is SMILEZ? Yellow-Wearing Artist On 6ix9ine Friendship, Name Change & More EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: SMILEZ, formerly known as Jack Bruno, introduces himself to the world following his high-profile feature on Tekashi 6ix9ine's new album "TattleTales." By Alex Zidel September 11, 2020
Streetwear Cardi B's New "WAP" Merch Designed To Keep You Dry Stay protected from the "WAP" with some new merch, only available on Cardi B's merch store. By Alex Zidel August 20, 2020