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Music Kendrick Lamar Finally Reveals The True Meaning Of "Not Like Us" Kendrick sat down with SZA for Harper's BAZAAR. By Alexander Cole October 21, 2024
Music Ronald Savage, Afrika Bambaataa's First Accuser, Mourns His Passing Despite the history being what it was with Afrika Bambaataa, Ronald Savage is still sending his best to the former's family amid his death. By Zachary Horvath April 10, 2026
Music Blueface Shocks Fans With New Prison Pictures Showing Off His Odd Tattoos Blueface is currently behind bars for probation violations relating to a battery case, and he's certainly kept busy. By Gabriel Bras Nevares July 13, 2025
Music 11 Rappers From Queens That Helped Define Hip Hop Rappers from Queens have cemented their legacies in the rap game over the years. We're taking a look at a few of the city's biggest stars. By Paul Barnes August 16, 2023
Music Ebro Believes Sexyy Red's Sex Tape Leak Is "On Brand," Sparks Fan Backlash According to the radio commentator, both things can be true: "revenge p*rn is terrible," and "her raps are p*rn rap." By Gabriel Bras Nevares October 05, 2023
Music JAY-Z’s Team ROC Seeks Justice For Victims Of Police Brutality In New Legal Brief JAY-Z's Team Roc operates within the social justice division within the greater brand of the entertainment company, Roc Nation. By Cole Blake August 07, 2025
Music Cardi B Secures Another Legal Win In Failed Assault Case From Security Guard Cardi B emerged victorious in an assault case from security guard Emani Ellis, who accused Cardi of assaulting her in 2018. By Gabriel Bras Nevares January 30, 2026
Music Diddy Writes Apologetic Letter To Judge For Causing "Hurt And Pain" To Others Diddy will receive his sentence from Judge Arun Subramanian for transportation to engage in prostitution tomorrow (Friday, October 3). By Gabriel Bras Nevares October 02, 2025
Music Fred again..'s Best Rap Collaborations Outside of electronic and dance music, Fred again.. is also active in hip hop, producing tracks for numerous rappers in both the UK and the US. By Wyatt Westlake March 06, 2024
Music Quavo Net Worth 2024: Updated Wealth Of The Hip Hop Star Our comprehensive analysis covers Quavo's 2024 net worth, music career, business ventures, and influence on hip hop. By Jake Skudder February 07, 2024
Music Metro Boomin’s "A Futuristic Summa" Nails Nostalgia Without Feeling Old Metro Boomin honors the raw energy of the Southern trap mixtape era while avoiding forced nostalgia. By Aron A. August 09, 2025
Music Cee Lo’s Biggest Hits Cee Lo’s catalogue is stacked with notable hits across multiple genres. By Demi Phillips June 05, 2023