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Original Content A Brief History Of Chopping: The Fastest Flows Ever Sound barrier in shambles. By Mitch Findlay January 28, 2020
Music NAV Reportedly Loses Tens Of Thousands Of Units From "OMW2 REXDALE" First Week Sales We previously reported that NAV's new album outsold Lil Durk's, but it looks like Billboard called foul and scrutinized his numbers. By Gabriel Bras Nevares April 06, 2025
Music Kendrick Lamar Brings Crips & Bloods Together On Stage While Remembering Nipsey Hussle & Kobe Bryant Kendrick Lamar made note of how special this moment was for the West Coast, pointing forward to ceasing violence and paying tribute to the fallen. By Gabriel Bras Nevares June 20, 2024
Reviews Mobb Deep "Infinite" Review "Infinite" is a proper send-off for Mobb Deep. Eight years after Prodigy’s death, Havoc recreates their familiar universe, honoring posthumous verses while showcasing his own evolution alongside The Alchemist. By Aron A. October 15, 2025
Music Lil Baby's "The Leaks" Album Will Feature Playboi Carti, Young Thug, Lil Yachty, & More Lil Baby also says he already has plans for another album after he drops "The Leaks" on Friday, September 5th. By Cole Blake September 03, 2025
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
Music Diddy Threatened To Slit J Cole’s Throat Over Kendrick Lamar, TDE's Punch Appears To Allege Allegedly, Jay-Z saw the whole thing. By Caroline Fisher September 15, 2024
Music Young Thug Reveals Lil Baby Was Once Signed To YSL Records Young Thug says that Lil Baby was signed to YSL Records before he struck a deal with Quality Control. By Alex Zidel October 19, 2021
Music Playboi Carti On Not Wanting Face Tattoos: "It Don't Even Make Sense For Me" The rapper has a couple of reason for keeping a clean slate. By Zaynab August 04, 2018
Music The Horror Films That Built Hip-Hop’s Dark Side: Screams & 808s From 21 Savage, Dr. Dre & More From eerie piano loops to cinematic terror, here's how horror movie scores shaped the heartbeat of modern hip-hop. By Aron A. October 31, 2025
Music Boosie Badazz Goes Off On Indianapolis Promoters For Allegedly Stiffing His Daughter According to Boosie Badazz, he's never performing in Indianapolis again after what was done to his daughter. By Caroline Fisher April 18, 2025
Music Deb Antney Net Worth 2024: What Is The Music Manager Worth? Highlighting Deb Antney's dynamic career in the music industry, from pioneering talent management to shaping a lasting legacy. By Rain Adams February 08, 2024