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Music NBA YoungBoy's Hometown Shows In New Orleans Receiving Heavy Security NBA YoungBoy's tour has experienced a lot of safety measures, especially for his Chicago show which was eventually canceled. By Zachary Horvath October 17, 2025
Music D'Angelo's Family Reveals The Legendary Singer's Cause Of Death In Heartfelt Statement D'Angelo was best known as a pioneer of the neo-soul genre with his iconic albums, "Brown Sugar," and "Voodoo." By Cole Blake October 14, 2025
Music Harry-O's Ex Wife Wants Snoop Dogg To Shut Death Row Down Lydia Harris won a 2005 judgement against Death Row, the company her ex husband Harry-O invested in, and now wants Snoop Dogg to pay up. By Gabriel Bras Nevares August 02, 2025
Music Kanye West Doesn’t Need Redemption—He Needs To Be Held Accountable Kanye West isn’t just another artist navigating controversy. He’s a cultural force, and the same influence that makes him impossible to ignore is exactly why accountability has to matter. By Aron A. April 16, 2026
Music Man Who Killed J. Cole's Mentor Filthe Rich Convicted & Sentenced J. Cole has credited Fayetteville, North Carolina's rap duo Bomm Sheltuh, comprised of Filthe Rich and Nervous Reck, with opening his doors. By Gabriel Bras Nevares February 27, 2026
Music Rubi Rose Addresses Kevin Gates' "Super General" Lyrics: "In A Song, It’s Cool” Rubi Rose opened up about Kevin Gates' track, “Super General," which features sexually explicit lyrics about the 24-year-old rapper and model. By Cole Blake June 18, 2022
Music Max B Says He Didn't Approve Of Jim Jones Diss Track Playing During Show Max B got a call about performing "We Sip Grand Cru," and he said he didn't intend to specifically allude to its Jim Jones disses. By Gabriel Bras Nevares November 30, 2025
Music Jim Jones, Maino, Dave East, & Fabolous Announce "Let's Rap About It" Podcast Jim Jones announced a new podcast with several NYC staples, including Fabolous, Dave East, and Maino. The first episode premieres on Monday. By Devin Morton September 21, 2025
Music Drake Calls DJ Gordo To Europe To Complete "ICEMAN" Drake’s ICEMAN will follow Gordo’s collaborations with the 6 God on 2022’s Honestly, Nevermind album. Gordo contributes to For All The Dogs. By Bryson "Boom" Paul August 10, 2025
Relationships Benzino's Ex Accuses Him Of Cheating On Her With Bobby V Benzino has already responded to Althea Heart's latest accusations by hinting at filing a defamation lawsuit. By Cole Blake December 29, 2025
Music Playboi Carti Is Furious About Getting Snubbed At The Grammys While Playboi Carti didn't receive any Grammy Awards, Kendrick Lamar, Clipse, and more artists were honored on Sunday. By Cole Blake February 02, 2026
Music 11 Of Rap's Best Political Anthems Political rap songs have been present in the genre for years and will continue to be made in the years going forward. By Paul Barnes June 05, 2023