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Alexander Cole April 29, 2026 Music North West and Lil Novi represent a new wave of hip-hop heirs inheriting their parents’ legacies without being defined by them.
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Aron A. June 23, 2026 Music As Mystikal prepares for his 20-year sentence after pleading guilty to third-degree rape, his son is discussing the case for the first time.
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Erika Marie June 22, 2026 Music RBX accused Spotify of allowing artists like Drake to benefit from bots, but now, a judge is throwing the case out.
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Alexander Cole June 22, 2026 Music T.I. has thoughts on Verzuz.
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Aron A. June 22, 2026 Music Rest in peace to legendary producer, Tay Keith.
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Tallie Spencer June 18, 2026 Music Diplo might have a summer banger on his hands.
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Aron A. June 17, 2026 Original Content Music has helped preserve stories & strengthen communities. These records continue to hold a special place in Juneteenth celebrations & beyond.
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Erika Marie June 19, 2026 Music Akbar V recently clapped back at Twitter trolls who claimed Cardi B and Latto don't care at all about her attacks, as they may have responded.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares June 07, 2026 Music Lance "Un" Rivera and Dame Dash were some of Jay-Z's many targets during his Roots Picnic freestyle last weekend.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares June 05, 2026 Music "The Joe Budden Podcast" discussed musical influence, artistic camaraderie, and creative processes in relation to Latto and Drake.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares June 05, 2026 Music New court documents revealed that Cassie Ventura does not plan on returning to the United States anytime soon.
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Erika Marie June 02, 2026
Music Megan Thee Stallion Takes A Shot Between A Woman's Breasts Following Klay Thompson Breakup Megan Thee Stallion just broke up with Klay Thompson, but that is not stopping her from having a good time.
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Alexander Cole 
Music Can North West Actually Live Up To Her Dad’s Legacy? North West and Lil Novi represent a new wave of hip-hop heirs inheriting their parents’ legacies without being defined by them.
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Aron A. 
Music Mystikal's Son Speaks Out, Hopes Rapper Gets Help In Prison As Mystikal prepares for his 20-year sentence after pleading guilty to third-degree rape, his son is discussing the case for the first time.
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Erika Marie 
Music Federal Judge Dismisses Lawsuit Alleging Drake Benefited From Spotify Bots RBX accused Spotify of allowing artists like Drake to benefit from bots, but now, a judge is throwing the case out.
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Alexander Cole 
Music T.I. Is Now Calling Verzuz A “Poor People Activity” T.I. has thoughts on Verzuz.
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Aron A. 
Music Music Community Mourns Tay Keith Following Tragic Death At 29 Rest in peace to legendary producer, Tay Keith.
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Tallie Spencer 
Music Drake & Skillibeng Collaboration Teased By Diplo Diplo might have a summer banger on his hands.
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Aron A. 
Original Content Juneteenth 2026: 15 Hip Hop & Soul Classics That Celebrate Black Joy & Pride Music has helped preserve stories & strengthen communities. These records continue to hold a special place in Juneteenth celebrations & beyond.
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Erika Marie 
Music Akbar V Wants Cardi B & Latto To Respond To Diss Tracks In The Booth Akbar V recently clapped back at Twitter trolls who claimed Cardi B and Latto don't care at all about her attacks, as they may have responded.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music Dame Dash Calls Jay-Z Corny For Bragging About Stabbing Lance "Un" Rivera Lance "Un" Rivera and Dame Dash were some of Jay-Z's many targets during his Roots Picnic freestyle last weekend.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music Joe Budden Reacts To Latto Disproving His Drake Ghostwriting Claims "The Joe Budden Podcast" discussed musical influence, artistic camaraderie, and creative processes in relation to Latto and Drake.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music Cassie Has Moved Out Of The U.S. After $20 Mil Diddy Settlement New court documents revealed that Cassie Ventura does not plan on returning to the United States anytime soon.
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Erika Marie