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Music Gucci Mane Still Wants More Verzuz Smoke After his legendary and record-shattering Verzuz battle with Young Jeezy, Gucci Mane expressed interest in having another go. By Mitch Findlay November 23, 2020
Music Ice-T Turns 63: Happy Birthday To The OG We'd like to extend a happy 63rd birthday to hip-hop's Original Gangsta himself, the legendary Ice-T. By Mitch Findlay February 16, 2021
Music 50 Cent: Lil Wayne & Drake Wouldn't Get Same Attention As Gucci Mane & Jeezy Verzuz 50 Cent thinks Lil Wayne vs. Drake on Verzuz should happen. By Alex Zidel December 23, 2020
Music Lil Baby, Gucci Mane Perform At 150-Person Maskless Birthday Bash Lil Baby and Gucci Mane are the latest rappers to face backlash for performing in overcrowded venues. By Aron A. January 19, 2021
Music Ja Rule Discusses Failed Supergroup With Jay-Z & DMX Helmed By Irv Gotti Ja, Jay, and X were almost formed their own Hip Hop collective, but the three artists ran into some roadblocks. By Erika Marie December 23, 2020
Music Doja Cat Jokes Her "New Stage Name" Includes Nicki Minaj, Beyoncé, Rihanna, & More The "Kiss Me More" singer blended the names of over a half-dozen women who she admires. By Erika Marie April 12, 2021
Music Queen Naija Defends Her Honor After #BussItChallenge Fail Queen Naija posted her failed attempt of her take on the #BussItChallenge. By Deja Goode January 19, 2021
Music Lil Durk, Young Thug, & 6LACK Dropping A Single Tonight Lil Durk confirms that he's got another single off "The Voice" landing at midnight, this time featuring Young Thug and 6LACK. By Mitch Findlay October 29, 2020
Pop Culture Spotify Wrapped Results Are Out & Twitter Says It's Rigged Spotify Wrapped is raising a few eyebrows this year. By Ellie Spina December 02, 2020
Music Benzino Strikes Back Though the Eminem Stans and the No Life Gang have proven relentless in their assault, Benzino remains defiant. By Mitch Findlay November 03, 2020
Music Pop Smoke's Posthumous Album Gets New Artwork Following Backlash Fans took to social media to call Virgil Abloh's cover art for Pop Smoke's posthumous album "lazy." By Erika Marie June 30, 2020
Relationships Lizzo Seemingly Sides With Cardi B After Split From Offset The Pop/R&B singer sent Cardi a bouquet and a note showing her support during her divorce. By Isaiah Cane September 16, 2020