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Numbers Eminem Becomes Most Certified Gold & Platinum Singles Artist Ever With 73.5 million new certified units, Eminem becomes the most certified Gold & Platinum singles artist in music history. By Alex Zidel March 08, 2022
Music Too Short Runs Through His Classics During Tiny Desk Concert With a live band behind him, Short Dog revisited some fan favorites in this enjoyable performance. By Erika Marie February 17, 2022
Music Maxo Kream Explains The "Real Story" Of How He Met Playboi Carti Maxo Kream unpacks his connection with Playboi Carti and reveals how they first met in an exclusive new interview. By Alex Zidel December 14, 2021
Music Aaliyah Biography Author Denies Claims She Promoted Book At Singer's Gravesite Aaliyah's mother, Diane Haughton, publicly accused someone of promoting Kathy Iandoli's book at the singer's resting place. By Erika Marie August 24, 2021
Music Juice WRLD's Mother "Wept" When Listening To "Maze" Before His Death Juice's mom Carmela says the song scared her about her son's addiction. By Thomas Galindo January 11, 2022
Music Fivio Foreign Explains Why He Doesn't Go Back To The Hood As Much Fivio Foreign discusses the problems he faces whenever he goes back to his stomping grounds in Brooklyn. By Aron A. January 17, 2022
Music Kanye West, Taylor Swift & More Got Grammy Nods Due To Last-Minute Rule Change Lil Nas X, Doja Cat, SZA, and Baby Keem also reportedly benefitted from the Recording Academy's decision to expand top award categories. By Joshua Robinson November 25, 2021
Pop Culture Jack Harlow Addresses "Industry Plant" Rumours, Taking Notes From Drake, JAY-Z, & Ye The Kentucky singer sat down with Zane Lowe to discuss "Come Home The Kids Miss You." By Hayley Hynes May 07, 2022
Music 03 Greedo Shares Tribute To Drakeo The Ruler: "I'm Going To Forever Keep Your Name Ringing" 03 Greedo remembers Drakeo the Ruler as his "evil twin," sharing a tribute to the slain LA-based rapper. By Alex Zidel January 24, 2022
Music J. Cole Says He Was "Genuinely Nervous" About Hopping On Bia's "London" J. Cole shares the backstory behind how he got on Bia's new single, "London." By Aron A. April 08, 2022
Music DreamDoll Reveals She Recently Underwent A Butt Reduction She added it was her fourth time under the knife. By Madusa S. June 29, 2021
Music Hot 97's Summer Jam 2021 Marked A Triumphant Post-Pandemic Return Hot 97's Summer Jam 2021 included performances from Bobby Shmurda, Fat Joe, Meek Mill, Migos, and more. By Aron A. August 23, 2021