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Music Lil Uzi Vert’s “Eternal Atake” Cover Art Inspired By A Weird Religious Cult Lil Uzi Vert's tentative album cover was inspired by "Heaven's Gate," an old religious cult that had 39 people commit suicide in the 90's. By Kevin Goddard August 02, 2018
Original Content The Legacy Of Future's "Codeine Crazy" "Codeine Crazy" is one of trap music's lasting contributions. By Luke Hinz May 21, 2018
Music Memphis Bleek Details Falling Out With Kanye West Memphis Bleek opens up about a vague encounter in "Vegas." By Devin Ch May 03, 2018
Music DaBaby Signs Deal With Interscope Records The Charlotte rapper's readying for a big year now that he has the major label backing him. By Aron A. January 23, 2019
Music Smokepurpp Signs To Travis Scott's Cactus Jack Records It looks like Smokepurpp is the newest member of Cactus Jack Records. By Kevin Goddard September 29, 2017
Music Timbaland Compares Kanye West To A "Greek God" "I love that man," Timbaland says of Ye. By Caroline Fisher December 07, 2023
Music J Cole Claims That Jay-Z Once Told Drake To Give Cole A Hit Single This must've been awkward... By Gabriel Bras Nevares November 30, 2024
Music Cardi B Threatens To Sue BIA Over Diss Track: Fans React To "SUE MEEE?" Some folks clowned Cardi B for her threat, others thought that BIA could've gone harder, but a lot of folks were impressed with the diss. By Gabriel Bras Nevares June 02, 2024
Music Rappers Like Dave: J. Cole, Kendrick Lamar, Stormzy & More Explore the rise of conscious rap with artists like Dave, using their music to reflect reality, challenge norms, and inspire change. By Jake Skudder June 22, 2023
Music Young Thug Explains Paying Lil Baby To Start Rap Career: "I Was Scared For Him" Thugger and Baby grew up together and after seeing him go off to prison, Young Thug paid his friend to stay out of the streets and in the studio. By Erika Marie October 20, 2021
Music Woman Gets NBA YoungBoy's Face Tattooed On Her Arm—And It's Huge The dedication is real. By Erika Marie March 27, 2019
Original Content 03 Greedo: The Essential Tracks Free Greedo: A comprehensive starter's guide to discovering the talents of 03 Greedo. By Narsimha Chintaluri July 25, 2018