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Numbers Roddy Ricch's "The Box" Goes Seven-Times Platinum Months removed from its initial release, Roddy Ricch's breakout single "The Box" endures as the year's best-selling single. By Mitch Findlay September 07, 2020
Music Trey Songz & Eric Bellinger Lead The Way On This Week's "R&B Season" Playlist Trey Songz' and Eric Bellinger's poignant protest songs give our "R&B Season" playlist a powerful new tone. By Lynn S. June 07, 2020
Music Kanye West & Sunday Service "Jesus Is Born" Cover Art Revealed Kanye West's new album will reportedly go live in a few minutes. By Alex Zidel December 25, 2019
Music Twista Says Rap Has Gone Through "Decline Of Intelligent Input" Twista sat down with Hot 97 to talk about his new album "Lifetime," the Chicago rap scene, and how hip hop has changed over the years. By Erika Marie February 14, 2020
Music Dave East Keeps It 100 While Reflecting On Nipsey Hussle In New Interview East talks about acting, his friendship with Nipsey Hussle and more. By Arielle London November 28, 2019
Music Kevin Gates Is Unfiltered As He Answers Questions About Favorite Things His interviews are always amazing. By Erika Marie November 28, 2019
Music Pop Smoke, Kanye West, & More Heat Up Our "Fire Emoji" Playlist Our updated "Fire Emoji" playlist includes some posthumous releases from Pop Smoke, the first single off Kanye West's upcoming project, and more. By Lynn S. July 04, 2020
Music Lil Nas X Has Madonna's Attention After She Teases Collaboration Who's here for this? By Chantilly Post November 28, 2019
Music Roddy Ricch Reveals The Best L.A. Rappers Right Now Roddy Ricch details "The Box" inspiration, talks favorite Kobe Bryant moment and reveals which L.A. rappers are dominating right now. By Aron A. February 14, 2020
Music Freddie Gibbs Says He'll Squeeze DJ Akademiks' "Titties", In New Freestyle Freddie Gibbs just sent some hilarious bars DJ Akademiks' way. By Alexander Cole July 03, 2020
Music Soul Train Awards 2019 Best Dressed: Ari Lennox, Issa Rae, EARTHGANG & More Some of our favorite looks from last night's affair. By Noah C November 18, 2019
Music The Game & Snoop Dogg Have A West Coast Reunion Two of the West Coast's finest connect. By Mitch Findlay July 29, 2019