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Streetwear Young Thug's Ridiculous Alligator Top Gets Some Comments From PETA PETA has fired back at Young Thug through his Instagram comments over the $25,000 alligator tank top he wore. By Ben Atkinson March 24, 2026
Music YG Net Worth 2024: Updated Wealth Of The Rapper Explore YG's journey to his net worth in 2024, from his music career to business ventures and philanthropy. By Jake Skudder February 22, 2024
Music Lil Wayne Seeks To Disprove Airplane Assault Claims Via Pilot's Testimony Lil Wayne was sued by his former assistant Andrew Williams in 2022 for allegedly punching him on a private jet. By Gabriel Bras Nevares July 25, 2026
Music YK Osiris Net Worth 2024: Updated Wealth Of The Crooner Uncover YK Osiris's journey to fortune! His music and smart deals fueled his wealth rise. By Jake Skudder February 22, 2024
Sports Roger Goodell Breaks His Silence On JAY-Z Picking Himself For Super Bowl Halftime Show Roger Goodell recently spoke with Ebro on Apple Music about the recent JAY-Z decision and how the NFL stands by it. By Alexander Cole October 28, 2026
Music DJ Akademiks Announces He's Making An AI Album To Diss Lil Baby DJ Akademiks and Lil Baby's multi-year feud reached new heights this year, with the former demanding the latter to fight him. By Zachary Horvath February 20, 2026
Original Content Kevin Gates "Super General" Freestyle: A Lyric Break Down We break down the many references littered across Kevin Gates's controversial "Super General" freestyle. By Aron A. June 10, 2022
Music Akon's 7 Biggest Hits A household name that successfully dominated charts for years and inspired many. By Demi Phillips August 21, 2023
Music Is The Game Baiting Kendrick Lamar Into A Battle? On the new HNHH livestream, Aron A. and Gabriel Bras Nevares discussed The Game, Kendrick Lamar, hip-hop media, and more. By Alexander Cole August 25, 2026
Politics Donald Trump Backs Nicki Minaj In Her Feud With Don Lemon Nicki Minaj called out Don Lemon, earlier this week, by criticizing his coverage of an anti-ICE protest in Minneapolis. By Cole Blake January 21, 2026
Music Drake Performs “ICEMAN” Songs For The First Time At Don Toliver’s Toronto Concert Don Toliver brought out Drake during his “OCTANE” tour stop in Toronto. By Aron A. September 01, 2026
Original Content Coi Leray & Benzino's Family History & Beef, Explained The 23-year old artist has been quickly rising through hip-hop's ranks. We break down the family tree and unpack Coi Leray's beef with her father, Benzino. By Robert Blair May 07, 2021