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Original Content Mobb Deep Is Infinite: Havoc On Prodigy’s Legacy, The Alchemist’s Evolution & What Hip-Hop Would Be Like Without “Shook Ones” Havoc offers rare insight into crafting "Infinite" with Prodigy’s posthumous verses, unpacks Nas’s evolution from rapper to generational mogul, and reflects on the enduring power of "The Infamous" nearly thirty years on. By Aron A. October 10, 2025
Music Fetty Wap Clemency Petition Gains Traction As Fans Demand Prison Release Fetty Wap was sentenced to six years in prison shortly after pleading guilty to federal drug charges in 2023. By Caroline Fisher June 12, 2025
Music Prosecutors Blast Diddy’s Lawyers' Questioning Of "Mia" And Demand Dr. Dawn Hughes' Return To The Stand Diddy's legal team asked the pseudonymous "Mia" questions about the kind messages she sent to her alleged abuser, Diddy. By Cole Blake June 05, 2025
Music DMX Memorabilia Auction Earns Legal Threat From Late Rapper’s Estate Online auction house GottaHaveRockandRoll is currently offering 30 priceless pieces of DMX memorabilia, including handwritten lyrics. By Caroline Fisher May 29, 2025
Music Pusha T Explains How Tyler The Creator's "P.O.V." Feature Came To Be Pusha T recently explained how Tyler, The Creator ended up on the Clipse's long-awaited comeback album. By Devin Morton July 13, 2025
Music Judge Throws Out Jay-Z's Defamation Lawsuit Against Attorney Tony Buzbee Jay-Z's attorney, Alex Spiro, has already confirmed that the rapper intends to file an appeal of the decision. By Cole Blake July 01, 2025
Music 21 Savage Secures Controversial Official First Week Sales For "WHTTS?" After a lot of debate around "WHAT HAPPENED TO THE STREETS?" concerning its first week sales projections, 21 Savage has the final tally. By Gabriel Bras Nevares December 21, 2025
Music 21 Savage Clarifies His "Streets" Stance After 6ix9ine & Blueface Mock Him Blueface and 6ix9ine are laughing at 21 Savage, Young Thug, Meek Mill, Pooh Shiesty, G Herbo, and other rappers denouncing "the streets" now. By Gabriel Bras Nevares December 20, 2025
Music Adin Ross Turned Away From NBA YoungBoy Concert Over Security Issues Adin Ross and his crew recently tried to attend NBA YoungBoy's concert in Miami, but their evening took a turn for the worse. By Caroline Fisher October 14, 2025
Music Sean Kingston Finally Posts $100k Bond After Brief Stint In Jail Sean Kingston will remain in home detention until his sentencing hearing in July after his recent conviction. By Cole Blake April 15, 2025
Music Megan Thee Stallion's Microphone Abruptly Cut During Coachella Performance Megan Thee Stallion was among several artists to perform over the weekend including Travis Scott, Post Malone, and more. By Cole Blake April 14, 2025
Music Frank Ocean Hints At Plans For 2025 With Mysterious Billboard Outside Of Coachella Frank Ocean hasn't released a new album since dropping "Blonde" back in 2016 and fans think it might be time for a follow-up. By Cole Blake April 09, 2025