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Music MIA Weighs In On Theories About Kanye & Jay-Z's Fallout MIA says that Kanye West was instrumental in the success of Jay-Z, as he provided the creativity to their relationship. By Cole Blake March 25, 2025
Music Lord Jamar & DJ Vlad Reflect On Their Fallout Over Louis Farrakhan Comments Lord Jamar explained how he took issue with how DJ Vlad misquoted and criticized Minister Louis Farrakhan and his comments on Jewish people. By Gabriel Bras Nevares June 09, 2025
Music Ice Spice Calls "Like" Leak A "Throw Away" Ice Spice responded to her leaked song, "Like," on Sunday. By Cole Blake April 30, 2023
Music 21 Savage Appears To Diss Kendrick Lamar On Lil Baby's New Album Kai Cenat thinks 21 had a little something to say. By Zachary Horvath January 03, 2025
Music FKA twigs Speaks On North West Collaboration Amid Kanye West & Playboi Carti Beef FKA twigs was sort of dragged into Kanye West's Twitter rant this week, but she seems unfazed by any potential threat. By Zachary Horvath March 22, 2025
Music Ralo Buys An Atlanta Block & Plans To Open City's First Vine City Mosque After Prison Release After his long jail stint, it seems like Ralo is committed to building community and moving on from his past troubles. By Gabriel Bras Nevares July 04, 2024
Music Meek Mill Blasts NYC Police For Detaining Him At Halloween Party Meek Mill's advocacy for prison reform and other social justice matters is sadly not his only brush with the law. By Gabriel Bras Nevares November 01, 2025
Music Disturbing Metro Boomin Tweets Resurface Amidst Drake Battle Some of these tweets did NOT age well. By Elias Andrews May 07, 2024
Music Freddie Gibbs Takes Shots At Curren$y & DJ Akademiks On "Alfredo 2" Freddie Gibbs has had a lot to say on his and The Alchemist's "Alfredo 2," with DJ Akademiks, Gunna, and more catching strays. By Zachary Horvath July 26, 2025
Original Content Playboi Carti's "Whole Lotta Red" Is The Culmination of Hip-Hop's Punk & Metal Obsession Playboi Carti's "Whole Lotta Red" is filled to the brim with punk and metal aesthetics that make this album a unique experience. By Alexander Cole January 01, 2021
Original Content National Cheese Pizza Day: 10 Pizza Hip Hop Lyrics A series of lyrics referencing pizza, in honor of the hallowed #NationalCheesePizzaDay. By Rose Lilah September 05, 2017
Music Why Was Chief Keef Banned From The BET Awards? BET finally lifted their 10-year ban on Chief Keef and he'll be performing this weekend as part of the Hip-Hop 50 medley. By Aron A. June 23, 2023