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Music LaRussell Doubles Down On Quitting Social Media After "Heaven Sent" Backlash LaRussell brought up tons of controversial figures, including Adolf Hitler, Jeffrey Epstein, on "Heaven Sent." By Cole Blake March 24, 2026
Music The Game Hints That He's Also Involved With Drake's "ICEMAN" The Game, despite having deep West Coast ties, has always been supportive of Drake's career and it seems he may be linking back up with him. By Zachary Horvath March 20, 2026
Music Kendrick Lamar's "DAMN." Goes No. 1 With Biggest Sales Week Of 2017 "DAMN." gives Kendrick Lamar the biggest sales week of 2017 and of his own career. By Angus Walker April 23, 2017
Music Ray J Claims He Has Months Left To Live Amid Health Battle Recently, Ray J went live to give his supporters an update after being hospitalized for severe chest pain. By Caroline Fisher January 28, 2026
Music Kendrick Lamar's "Not Like Us" Breaks Drake's Record For Most Single-Day Rap Song Streams On Spotify Drake previously held the record for most streams for a rap song in a single day with his Lil Baby collaboration, "Girls Want Girls." By Gabriel Bras Nevares May 11, 2024
Music Suge Knight Blames Eminem For Underwhelming Sales Of One 2pac Album Suge passed off the blame for what he calls the one 2pac album that flopped. By Lavender Alexandria January 18, 2024
Numbers Jay-Z's "Vol. 2.... Hard Knock Life" Outsells "Watch The Throne" As His Highest Selling Album "Vol. 2... Hard Knock Life" is officially 6x platinum. By Aron A. April 12, 2023
Music Bobby Lytes Doubles Down On Chrisean Rock’s Pregnancy: “I Said What I Said” Bobby Lytes responds after Chrisean Rock says she'll "take care" of him. By Aron A. January 25, 2023
Music Ye Replaces Don Toliver On "Circles" With His Own Vocals Kanye is making updates to 'BULLY.' By Tallie Spencer April 02, 2026
Numbers Kanye West's "Bully" Receives Astronomical First Week Sales Projections Kanye West just dropped off "Bully," and while it might not be his best project, there is no denying that the fans are listening. By Alexander Cole March 31, 2026
Music Chris Brown Finally Able To Return To The US As UK Assault Case Lingers On Chris Brown was accused of assaulting a music producer at the Tape club in the U.K. and is awaiting trial. By Cole Blake October 29, 2025
Music Elliott Wilson & Cam'ron Speak Face To Face Following Heated Criticism Elliott Wilson and Cam'ron discussed the state of music journalism. By Cole Blake January 14, 2025