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Music Madlib At Risk Of Losing "Lord Quas" Alter Ego In Legal Battle Madlib might have to use a different moniker moving forward. By Elias Andrews April 30, 2024
Music YSL Case: Lil Rod's Father Says D.A. Promised Freedom For Snitching On Young Thug He claims all his son had to do was say Thugger offered him money. By Erika Marie February 13, 2023
Music Playboi Carti Refers To Himself As Jay Electronica Of Mumble Rap Playboi Carti and Lil Uzi Vert speak on the stylings of mumble rap. By Rose Lilah March 05, 2017
Music Nicki Minaj & 6ix9ine's "Trollz" Breaks Record With 46 Million Views: Report Nicki Minaj and 6ix9ine have a hit on their hands as "Trollz" reportedly breaks a hip hop record with 46 million views. By Erika Marie June 12, 2020
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 Lady Leshurr Turned Down "Massive" Deal After Label Wanted Her To Diss Nicki Minaj The British rapper claims Atlantic pressured her into writing a diss targeting Minaj, but she turned down their huge cash offer. By Erika Marie February 25, 2021
Music XXXTentacion "?" Deluxe Anniversary Edition Tracklist Revealed XXXTentacion's deluxe anniversary edition of "?" will be posthumously released on September 6. By Alex Zidel August 13, 2019
Music XXXTENTACION Gravesite Flooded With Fans On 1 Year Anniversary Of Murder XXXTENTACION remember him at his gravesite. By Aron A. June 18, 2019
Music PnB Rock Shares Emotional Dedication To XXXTentacion PnB Rock pays homage to his fallen friend and collaborator, XXXTentacion. By Mitch Findlay June 20, 2018
Music Future Reportedly Reaches Settlement With Rocko Future reportedly puts a lawsuit behind him. By Mitch Findlay December 13, 2017
Streetwear Rihanna Wears Sassy Snake Print Coat To Dinner In Los Angeles Amid ASAP Rocky’s Trial Rihanna and ASAP Rocky aren't letting the rapper's legal issues get in the way of their good time. By Caroline Fisher February 06, 2025
Music JAY-Z Explains Origin Of "Diamond" Hand Signal JAY-Z recalled how he came up with his diamond hand signal while speaking with Gayle King. By Cole Blake October 30, 2023