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Music T-Pain Laments Over Artists Only Receiving 12 Percent Of Labels $17Bil Profit There are more artists signed to labels now than ever in history, but T-Pain isn't impressed by how little they reportedly receive. By Erika Marie August 10, 2021
Music Two Swedish Rappers Jailed For Kidnapping Rival Artist In Criminal Network Shakedown Swedish rappers Yasin and HAVAL were among 27 other people convicted for their involvement in a criminal network. By Joshua Robinson July 15, 2021
Music Boosie Badazz Needs Another Surgery After Shooting Boosie Badazz offers another update on his recovery following his shooting, revealing that he needs another surgery. By Alex Zidel November 24, 2020
Music Lil Baby & Lil Durk Dominate This Week's "Fire Emoji" Playlist Plus, new music from 21 Savage, Belly, Pressa, Yo Gotti, and more. By Aron A. June 05, 2021
Music ScHoolboy Q Is Focused In The Booth ScHoolboy Q confirms that he's been extremely focused in the booth, spending hours in the studio working on new music. By Mitch Findlay May 13, 2021
Pop Culture 50 Cent Is Tripping Out About Bill Cosby’s Release From Prison 50 Cent jokes about Bill Cosby's overturned conviction with a goofy throwback clip of the recently released comedian. By Joshua Robinson July 01, 2021
Music Kodak Black Throws A Christmas Toy Drive From Behind Bars Although currently locked up, rapper Kodak Black found a way to bring some holiday spirit to Broward County with a toy drive for more than 60 families. By Keenan Higgins December 25, 2020
Music Nas Celebrates His First Grammy Win For "King's Disease" Nas and his daughter recently got together for a quiet celebration following the Grammy Award win of "King's Disease." By Mitch Findlay March 17, 2021
Music Lil Uzi Vert Hints At Wanting A Verzuz Battle Lil Uzi Vert says he wants to battle, prompting fans to suggest artists he can face off against on Verzuz. By Alex Zidel November 24, 2020
Music Quavo Is Back In The Lab & Wants Beats With the desire for a new Migos album heating up, Quavo takes a moment to inform the masses that he's actively seeking beats. By Mitch Findlay January 21, 2021
Music The Weeknd To Dabble In Politics With "After Hours" Follow-Up The album is slated to drop next year. By Madusa S. December 21, 2020
Music Kendrick Lamar Signs New Publishing Deal Kendrick Lamar signed a global admin deal with Universal Music Publishing Group, which was announced this week. By Alex Zidel October 27, 2020