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Random Swizz Beatz Explains Why Son Wore Skeleton Face Paint To Grammys Swizz Beatz's 19-year-old son wore this skeleton makeup as part of his artistic alter-ego, Note Marcato. By Noah C February 19, 2020
Music Future, Polo G, & More Keep Our "Fire Emoji" Playlist Looking Hot This week's additions to our "Fire Emoji" playlist include cuts off Future and Polo G's new albums, along with releases from the likes of Migos and more. By Lynn S. May 16, 2020
Music Kehlani To Perform At Benefit Show For Lexii Alijai Kehlani announced that she'll be performing at a benefit show for the late artist, Lexii Alijah, on Wednesday, February 19th in Minneapolis, along with a special guest. By Lynn S. February 19, 2020
Music Missy Elliott Tearfully Reflects On Illness: "I Couldn't Even Hold A Pen To Write" She also shared why she considers Lil Kim and Da Brat to be her "sisters." By Erika Marie January 22, 2020
Music Hip-Hop Legend Eric B.’s Daughter Seriously Injured In Car Accident: Report Eric B’s daughter is in critical condition after suffering severe neck and spine fractures in a car crash this weekend. By Kevin Goddard March 16, 2020
Music Blueface & DaBaby Pose With Presidential Impostor On "Obama" Music Video Set Blueface is preparing for the release of his album "Find The Beat" and continues to promote the project with his DaBaby-assisted single. By Erika Marie February 19, 2020
Numbers CupcakKe Reportedly Signs $8 Million Deal CupcakKe leaves independence behind. By Milca P. December 30, 2019
Music YG Won't Work With Nicki Minaj Again Because Of 6ix9ine: "I'm Cool" The rivalry between YG and 6ix9ine continues, and now Nicki Minaj is on the outs with the L.A. rapper. By Erika Marie July 10, 2020
Music Jhené Aiko's New Album Is The "Releast Sh*t She Ever Wrote" Jhené Aiko breaks down her creative process and stylistic direction for her new album "Chilombo." By Mitch Findlay February 18, 2020
Music Charlamagne Challenges Scott Storch Over Dr. Dre Credits Scott Storch defends his right to play co-production credits, acknowledges post-battle dynamic with Mannie Fresh, and more. By Mitch Findlay April 16, 2020
Music KXNG Crooked Talks Dr. Dre's Impact On Eminem, 50 Cent, & Snoop Dogg KXNG Crooked makes a case that Dr. Dre is responsible for helping Eminem, Snoop Dogg, 50 Cent, and Kendrick Lamar become the artists they are today. By Mitch Findlay August 03, 2020
Music Joe Budden Won't Work With Slaughterhouse Until They're "Away From Shady" He wants the group to "own our own sh*t." By Erika Marie January 20, 2020