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Music The Game Still Can't Find A Win In His Sexual Assault Case The Game is going to have to pay up the judgement against him one way or another. By Gabriel Bras Nevares November 24, 2024
Music Kanye West's "Yeezus" Was Almost Called "Thank God For Drugs" He revealed the original cover art, as well. By Lynn S. January 04, 2020
Original Content Who Is Clever? The Music Industry's Best-Kept Secret Is Working With Post Malone & Justin Bieber Clever is the Alabama rapper you need to hear. By Alex Zidel October 18, 2019
Original Content 17 More Rap Songs That Blew Up On TikTok Since our last breakdown of 17 essential TikTok hits, a new wave of artists and viral songs have emerged, so here are 17 more rap songs that blew up on the fan-favorite social media platform. By Joshua Robinson April 04, 2022
Music Chicago Rapper Edai Reportedly Shot & Killed Edai helped bring the Chi-Town drill scene to life. By Karlton Jahmal August 01, 2021
Music Lil Bibby Reveals He Was Unable To Clear Lil Wayne Sample For Juice WRLD "Fighting Demons" Album Lil Bibby said he was trying to clear the interview sample up until the last minute. By Taylor McCloud December 10, 2021
Music The Ying Yang Twins Explain Origins Of "Haaan" Ad-Lib, Refute French Montana As Inventor The Ying Yang Twins say the "Haaan" ad-lib came from their father, and speak on French Montana's history with the ad-lib. By Rose Lilah January 13, 2022
Numbers NBA YoungBoy Passes J. Cole & Future In Total Platinum & Gold Certifications At only 22-years-old, NBA YoungBoy already has more RIAA certifications than future Hall-of-Fame rappers J. Cole and Future. By Alex Zidel February 09, 2022
Music Ramriddlz Exposes The BoyBoy Westcoast Over "U Was At The Club" Leak BoyBoy Westcoast's "U Was At The Club (Bottoms Up)" originally featured Ramriddlz before getting an official release. By Aron A. May 08, 2019
Music Sosamann's Human Trafficking Case Is Dismissed & He Has A Message To Those Who Thought He Was "#Done" The rapper leaves court with a message to all those who thought he was done for. By hnhh June 07, 2019
Music The Weeknd Explains Why "Kiss Land" Wasn't "A Label's Type Of Record" The Weeknd reflects on his debut studio album "Kiss Land," addressing some of the criticism the project faced upon its release. By Mitch Findlay August 02, 2021
Music AAB Hellaband's Murder: Police Release Footage With Potential Suspect Police footage reveals a prospective suspect in AAB Hellabandz murder. By hnhh May 15, 2019