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Politics Snoop Dogg Speaks On Trump Pardoning Death Row Co-Founder The rap veteran had allegedly been secretly lobbying the White House on behalf of Death Row Records' co-founder, Michael "Harry O" Harris. By Madusa S. January 20, 2021
Numbers Kendrick Lamar's "DAMN" Continues Insane Billboard Streak Kendrick Lamar's "DAMN" continues to be a mainstay on the Billboard 200 charts, where it has remained since its release. By Mitch Findlay February 16, 2021
Music 6lack, Summer Walker & More Highlight Our "R&B Season" Playlist Plus, new music from Galimatias and Jazmine Sullivan. By Aron A. November 22, 2020
Original Content Rise & Grind: Toosii Talks "Love Cycle" With Summer Walker & Getting Booed At His First Concert Toosii takes center stage for this week's edition of "Rise & Grind." The "Love Cycle" artist reveals that he doesn't listen to very much rap music and talks about being boo'd off stage when he opened up for A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie. By Madusa S. May 10, 2021
Music Playboi Carti Accused Of Stealing "WLR" Merch Design From Rock Band Falling In Reverse The rapper may be facing a minor setback on his new album rollout. By Madusa S. December 22, 2020
Music Lil Reese Denounces Kanye West Over "Don't Like" Remix Lil Reese appears to still feel some type of way about getting removed from Kanye West's remix of Chief Keef's "Don't Like." By Aron A. March 14, 2021
Music Travis Scott Gets Roasted Over Rumored "Verzuz" Against Future Travis Scott might be one of the biggest rappers in the world but many believe his catalog can't compare to Future's. By Aron A. January 18, 2021
Numbers Pop Smoke Earns Six Posthumous Platinum Certifications The late rapper earned certifications for several of his hits like "The Woo" and "What You Know Bout Love." By Madusa S. March 14, 2021
Music Kid Cudi Regrets Not Working With XXXTentacion & Juice WRLD Kid Cudi recently reflected on what it would have been like to work with Juice WRLD and XXXTentacion. By Alexander Cole March 14, 2021
Music DaBaby Previews SpongeBob-Sounding New Song DaBaby might have gotten some production help from SpongeBob on this one. By Alex Zidel April 12, 2021
Music MC Lyte & DJ Paul Talk DJing For Michael Jordan & Fruitful Meeting With Drake's Mom DJ Paul and MC Lyte swap stories on "Mafia Radio," including gems about DJing for Michael Jordan's birthday and how meeting Drake's mom led to a platinum plaque. By Mitch Findlay December 22, 2020
Music DMX's Daughter Shares Heartbreaking Post After Father's Death DMX's daughter Sasha shares a heartbreaking message following the rapper's death. By Alex Zidel April 12, 2021