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Numbers Nicki Minaj Talks "DWHAP?" Billboard Hot 100 Debut: "No More Payola" Nicki Minaj and Lil Baby's "Do We Have A Problem?" debuts at #2 on the Billboard Hot 100, prompting celebration and criticism from the "Queen" rapper. By Joshua Robinson February 15, 2022 9.1K Views
Music Travis Scott Leading New Effort For Concert Safety Travis Scott joins government leaders in an effort to strategize concert safety and security report. By Brianna Lawson December 16, 2021 3.0K Views
Music Tech N9ne Reflects On MGK's Wild Tour Antics Tech N9ne fondly reminisces on how Machine Gun Kelly broke every one of his tour rules while on the road together. By Mitch Findlay May 27, 2021 14.5K Views
Music 2021 BET Hip Hop Award Performances: Nelly, Young Thug, Gunna, Latto, Bia Watch your favorite artists grace the stage and make sure to also check out the newcomers who stepped into the Rap City Booth for a freestyle. By Erika Marie October 06, 2021 5.0K Views
Music Rapper Big Jade Refused To Sign With Offset After He Asked Her To Get Plastic Surgery Texas rapper Big Jade says Offset offered her a deal to sign with him but she turned it down after he allegedly asked her to get plastic surgery. By Alex Zidel May 27, 2021 147.2K Views
TV Amy Winehouse Doc "10 Years On" Announced By BBC, One Decade After Her Passing One decade after the passing of Amy Winehouse, BBC announces "Amy Winehouse: 10 Years On," a documentary about the iconic singer's life and career that's told from her mother's perspective. By Joshua Robinson March 31, 2021 853 Views
Original Content Kid Cudi's Timeless Influence Kid Cudi's ever-evolving discography has objectively shaped the current soundscape of hip-hop. By EJ Panaligan July 21, 2021 8.7K Views
Original Content Rise & Grind: Fredo Bang Reveals Lost Collab With King Von & Speaks On YNW Melly's A&R Skills Baton Rouge's Fredo Bang is preparing for the release of his forthcoming album, "Murder Made Me." He joins us for this week's "Rise & Grind" where he discusses his odd encounter with Kanye West, his first bars, and his relationship with YNW Melly. By Aron A. May 31, 2021 8.5K Views
Numbers WizKid & Tems Recieve Platinum Plaque For "Essence" WizKid and Tems have received a platinum plaque for their breakout hit "Essence." By Mitch Findlay October 05, 2021 7.2K Views
Music Dame Dash Claims JAY-Z Illicitly Transferred "Reasonable Doubt" Rights Dame Dash once again takes the offensive position in his ongoing legal battle with JAY-Z, leveling another accusation at his former associate. By Mitch Findlay July 14, 2021 5.6K Views
Music Cordae Snaps Over Drake's "Way 2 Sexy" In New Freestyle Cordae spits bars over Drake and Kendrick Lamar instrumentals during a visit to Adrin Ross' stream. By Mitch Findlay October 04, 2021 16.8K Views
Music B.G. To Remain In Prison Until 2024 A judge rejected the rapper's petition to shed some years this past Friday. By Yoni Yardeni July 13, 2021 51.1K Views