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Music Mereba & Asiahn Bring The Heat On This Week's "R&B Season" Playlist New music from Patrick Paige II and Zeina also makes its way to the playlist. By Alexander Cole May 30, 2021
Music Ludacris To Headline AIDS Walk & Music Fest Atlanta Ludacris will be holding it down at the upcoming AIDS Walk & Music Fest, with proceeds going to ten non-profit organizations. By Mitch Findlay August 09, 2021
Music Lil Yachty Claps Back At Joe Budden For Claiming He's "Not Hip Hop" Lil Yachty went for Joe Budden after the OG expressed outrage over his "Teenage Emotions" album cover. By hnhh April 25, 2017
Profiles Saweetie Breaks Down Why The 90s Are The Best Era & Respect For J. Cole In "On The Come Up" Saweetie reflects on the benefits of entrepreneurship, her formative influences, and more in "On The Come Up." By Mitch Findlay January 16, 2019
Music Mother Nature & Valee Put On For Chicago With New Collab “GOOFIEZ” Chicago's latest female rap duo Mother Nature is joined by fellow rapper & Chi-Town native Valee for the latest single off the group's upcoming 4/20 album drop, "SZNZ." By Keenan Higgins April 06, 2021
Music Questlove Explains How Dr. Dre "Saved" The Roots Questlove reflects on the "implosion" of MCA Records, and the surprising role Dr. Dre had in deciding the fate of The Roots during a time of uncertainty. By Mitch Findlay May 11, 2021
Music Kanye West, Kid Cudi & Ty Dolla $ign Sued Over "Kids See Ghosts" Sample Another lawsuit for Ye. By Aron A. March 07, 2019
Music Jay-Z Pays Tribute To Linkin Park's Chester Bennington At V Festival Jay-Z honors the late frontman. By Matt F August 20, 2017
Sports J. Cole Makes Colin Kaepernick's Letter To The Jets Public J. Cole amplified Colin Kaepernick's message. By Tallie Spencer September 26, 2023
Music Vic Mensa Puts Boxing Skills On Full Display At Album Release Party Vic Mensa is not only throwing parties, he's throwing hands, too! By Tallie Spencer September 19, 2023
Viral Rich The Kid's Halloween Costume Clowned For Bizarre Vampire Look: Fans React The Queens-born MC seemed to go for a cold bloodsucker vibe, but on top of dressing like Carti, he didn't go all the way with his fit. By Gabriel Bras Nevares October 28, 2023
Music Saweetie Shoots Her Shot With Audience Member At Rolling Loud: Watch Saweetie liked what she saw in the audience. By Rex Provost July 24, 2022