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Music Lil Wayne Breaks Silence On Kendrick Lamar's "Wacced Out Murals" Reference Weezy said he understands. By Elias Andrews December 16, 2024
Politics Utah Law Enforcement Reacts To Donald Trump's NBA YoungBoy Pardon Donald Trump pardoned NBA YoungBoy's 2024 conviction in Utah over firearm and prescription drug fraud charges. By Gabriel Bras Nevares May 31, 2025
Music SZA Outraged After Getting Young Fan To Toss Whippets In Exchange For Photo SZA has voiced her concern about Galaxy Gas and nitrous oxide canisters in the past, as the drug can have devastating long-term consequences. By Caroline Fisher May 21, 2025
Reviews Tyler, The Creator "Chromakopia" Review An exploration of identity, Tyler, The Creator pulls the curtains back for his most intimate album to date. By Aron A. November 01, 2024
Music Lil Durk Is Reportedly In “Great Spirits” In Miami Prison According to a source, Lil Durk's biggest complaint about prison is the food. By Caroline Fisher October 30, 2024
Music Joe Budden Has Surprising Final Thoughts On Drake & PARTYNEXTDOOR's "$ome $exy $ongs 4 U" Given how little love there is for Drake coming from Joe constantly, The Boy's fans should be happy with this review. By Zachary Horvath February 17, 2025
Music MTV VMA Says "Its Time" Honor Mariah Carey With Video Vanguard Award Mariah Carey is a musical icon known for her signature high-pitched vocals and classic love songs like "My All." By Bryson "Boom" Paul August 21, 2025
Music Plies Abandons Lawsuit Against Megan Thee Stallion, GloRilla, Cardi B & Soulja Boy Over Uncleared Sample GloRilla and Megan Thee Stallion originally teamed up with Cardi B for the remix of "Wanna Be" back in May 2024. By Cole Blake March 17, 2025
Music Cam’ron Calls Out R Kelly & Kanye West For Putting A “Stain” On Chicago According to Cam’ron, Kanye West and R Kelly aren’t doing their hometown any justice with their bad behavior. By Caroline Fisher April 24, 2025
Music Latto Essential Songs Explore Latto's essential tracks, including "B*tch from da Souf" and "Big Energy," highlighting her rise in hip-hop. By Rain Adams June 28, 2024
Music Fredo Bang Says Rod Wave Has Ignored Him Since He Linked With NBA YoungBoy The Baton Rouge native spoke on how he doesn't like to pick sides in beefs between people that have never wronged him personally. By Gabriel Bras Nevares January 21, 2024
Music Kendrick Lamar's Alleged Friend Fires Back At The Game Over Statement About "The Pop Out" Concert A "close friend" of Kendrick Lamar has apparently addressed the situation. By Cole Blake June 22, 2024