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Music Ice Cube Explains How He And Kendrick Lamar Are Both "Provocative" Artists After "It's My Ego" Lyric Ice Cube labeled himself "Kendrick before Kendrick" on the song. By Cole Blake October 28, 2024
Music Do Rappers Pay For Beats? (Updated November 2023) Explore the cost of beats for rappers in 2023, the business behind it, and tips for buying and selling in the music industry. By Jake Skudder November 09, 2023
Music J. Cole's Manager Responds To Fans Pleading For Shows In Bigger Markets J. Cole's manager tries to quell some of the fans complaints. By Zachary Horvath November 14, 2023
Music Mike Dean Reassures Concerned Fans That No, He's Not Kanye's Hostage Amdist rumors that he's being held hostage by a music-mad Kanye West, Mike Dean confirms that he is indeed safe and sound. By Mitch Findlay July 29, 2021
Music Jeezy Recalls Being Name-Dropped By Kendrick Lamar On "Good Kid, M.A.A.D City" Jeezy recently reflected on his reaction to being mentioned on Kendrick Lamar's "good kid, m.A.A.d city." By Cole Blake October 05, 2022
Music YNW Melly Achieves Small Victories In Trial Over Use Of Evidence The rapper and his legal team heard some good news on his trial's fourth day. By Gabriel Bras Nevares June 15, 2023
Relationships SZA & "S.O.S." Producer ThankGod4Cody Enjoy Hawaii Vacation The singer donned a pink and white bikini as she was photographed with Cody at the beach. By Erika Marie January 04, 2023
Sports Terence Crawford Confronted Maino After Rapper Bet Against Him Maino had to explain his decision to the undisputed champ. By Ben Mock August 10, 2023
Streetwear Nicki Minaj Claims She Never Hired Kelsey Harris Amid Megan Thee Stallion Beef Nicki sets the record straight. By Gabriel Bras Nevares October 07, 2024
Music ASAP Rocky Played "Don't Be Dumb" For Tim Burton And Here's What He Had To Say ASAP Rocky recently delayed the release of the project. By Cole Blake August 28, 2024
Original Content West Coast Rappers That Made It Without A Dr. Dre Co-Sign We shine a spotlight on the Californian artists that've made a massive impact on hip-hop without a co-sign from Dr. Dre. By Robert Blair April 01, 2021
Music Young Scooter Says Half Of YSL Snitched On Young Thug In New Song Snippet "Half the slimes told, yeah, they droppin' dimes," Young Scooter raps on a new song following a conversation with Young Thug. By Aron A. February 20, 2023