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Music 6ix9ine's "GOOBA" Becomes Fastest Video To Reach 100 Million Views On Youtube Tekashi 6ix9ine's "GOOBA" just became the fastest video by an American artist to reach 100 million views on Youtube, beating Taylor Swift and Ariana Grande. By Lynn S. May 13, 2020
Music TM88 Notes Double Standard For Producers And Rappers TM88 voices an interesting take on the relationship that exists between a producer and a rapper. By Mitch Findlay June 08, 2020
Music Billie Eilish Tour Canceled Over Growing Coronavirus Concern As more festivals and concerts push back concerts, Billie Eilish announces the "WHERE DO WE GO" North American tour dates have been pushed back. By Aron A. March 12, 2020
Music DMX Is Still On Life Support, Contrary To Previous Reports DMX's attory rescinds his previous statement on the rapper's condition, confirming that he is still on life support. By Joshua Robinson April 03, 2021
Music Pharrell Williams Tells Naomi Campbell She Inspired Gwen Stefani's "Hollaback Girl" The Neptunes produced the single & Pharrell helped pen the lyrics, & he finally revealed to the supermodel how she inspired the hit. By Erika Marie March 04, 2021
Pop Culture Jazmine Sullivan Serenades Us From Home On NPR's Tiny Desk Jazmine Sullivan performs a few classics and new ones off her latest project "Heaux Tales." By Veracia Ankrah January 08, 2021
Random Kendrick Lamar Fans Freak Out Over His First Twitter Like In Over A Year Kendrick Lamar "liked" his first tweet in over a year, and it was a video of Jack Harlow rapping as a kid. By Alex Zidel March 04, 2021
Music Lil Nas X Clowns Conspiracy Theorist In Hilarious TikTok Video Lil Nas X flippantly responds to a conspiracy theory video that suggests the "Old Town Road" rapper is an industry plant who is unwillingly spreading an LGTBQ+ agenda. By Joshua Robinson March 04, 2021
Original Content RIP King Von: O-Block's Trusted Narrator “Crazy Story” created the buzz, but it was King Von's subsequent efforts that cemented him as a trusted storyteller in a new generation of drill music. By Aron A. November 11, 2020
Music The Weeknd's "Save Your Tears" Special Effects Artist Details Prosthetic Look The special effects artist on set is revealing how the "Save Your Tears" singer achieved his "new" face. By Madusa S. January 06, 2021
Music Vince Staples Pays Tribute To Sophie In an extensive Rolling Stone interview, Vince Staples reflects on his friendship with the late Sophie, with whom he collaborated on "Big Fish Theory." By Mitch Findlay February 03, 2021
Music J. Cole Kicks Off "The Off-Season" Era J. Cole is ready to begin his work on "The Off-Season". By Alex Zidel January 05, 2021