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Original Content Why MF Doom Is Allowed To Use Imposters On Stage Hot on the heels of accusations that Kendrick used a stand-in during a live performance, we analyse why MF Doom continues to get away with sending body doubles to his shows. By Robert Blair December 02, 2019
Music Diddy Wants To Block "Mia" Accuser From Speaking At His Sentencing Hearing Diddy will return to the courtroom for his sentencing on Friday, October 3, when he'll finally learn whether he'll have to stay behind bars. By Cole Blake October 01, 2025
TV A1 Bentley Net Worth 2023: What Is The "LHHH" Star? Explore A1 Bentley's rise to fame and fortune in our 2023 breakdown of the "LHHH" star's estimated net worth. Dive in now! By Jake Skudder June 16, 2023
Music Famous Dex Net Worth 2024: What Is The Rapper Worth? Discover Famous Dex's journey to success and his $2 million net worth in 2024. Explore his early career, breakout moment, and factors contributing to his wealth. By Axl Banks April 18, 2024
Original Content 10 Punk-Rap & Punk-Pop Artists You Should Listen To Punk is back, and it's changing hip-hop. By Vince Rick December 21, 2017
Music Doechii Wins Best Female Hip-Hop Artist At The BET Awards, Makes Powerful Anti-Trump Speech Doechii was given the award for Best Female Hip-Hop Artist at the BET Awards, and her speech is absolutely going to resonate with people. By Alexander Cole June 09, 2025
Music DJ Akademiks Doubles Down On Rumor That NBA YoungBoy Made $100 Million Last Year Some big bucks make YB's legal situation a bit easier to swallow. By Gabriel Bras Nevares August 25, 2024
Original Content LL Cool J Net Worth 2024: Updated Wealth Of The Rap Legend Discover LL Cool J's impressive net worth in 2024, his successful career in music, acting, and business, and his passion for philanthropy. By Jake Skudder January 31, 2024
Music Kendrick Lamar Refused To Appear On Drake's "First Person Shooter" The hatred between these two runs deeper than we thought. By Elias Andrews May 03, 2024
Music SZA Defends Lizzo From Ex-Staffers' Lawsuit Allegations Several former employees of Lizzo filed lawsuits against the singer with allegations of misconduct back in 2023. By Cole Blake September 11, 2025
Reviews Future "MIXTAPE PLUTO" Album Review It says it right there on the box, and this uncompromising Future release doesn't need to change who "MIXTAPE PLUTO" is. By Gabriel Bras Nevares September 24, 2024
Music Lil Durk Tries To Get Out Of Prison And Dismiss His Federal Indictment Via a new series of motions from his legal team, Lil Durk is questioning the evidence against him in his alleged murder-for-hire case. By Gabriel Bras Nevares April 19, 2025