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Original Content Auto-Tune In Hip-Hop: A Brief History From T-Pain To Future Since its first iteration in the late ‘90s, Auto-Tune has, for better or for worse, turned into something of a Pandora’s Box. Today, we’re diving into the history of the controversial, ever-evolving pitch-correcting software. By Noor Lobad December 08, 2020
Original Content NBA Youngboy's Engineer Jason "Cheese" Goldberg Discusses "The Last Slimeto" Sessions & How "Heart & Soul" Helped Reignite The Creative Spark Jason “Cheese” Goldberg discusses his background in engineering, the process behind NBA Youngboy’s "The Last Slimeto," and much more. By Aron A. August 11, 2022
Music Megan Thee Stallion Twerks Onstage In Assless Chaps & Black Thong Megan Thee Stallion shows the Las Vegas crowd what she's working with. By Alex Zidel August 02, 2019
Music AllStar JR's Federal Trial For Allegedly Shooting NBA Ben10 Delayed AllStar JR's attorney John M. Helms reportedly asked the court for more time to prepare his client's defense. By Gabriel Bras Nevares June 27, 2026
Music Brian Steele Stunts On The Feds With Conviction Rate Comment Brian Steel advocated for justice in the system during this interview. By Tallie Spencer February 12, 2026
Music King Von's Cousin Reportedly Alleges Rapper Passed Away From Shock After Second Surgery Other relatives of King Von like his sister Kayla B have instead peddled narratives around his associates, such as his girlfriend Asian Doll. By Gabriel Bras Nevares March 20, 2025
Music 5 Cringe Lyrics From J. Cole's Verse On Cash Cobain's "Grippy" J Cole's first feature verse following the historic "big 3" beef has been turning heads online, for all the wrong reasons. By TeeJay Small May 28, 2024
Music Travis Scott Praises Drake's "What Did I Miss?" After Beef Rumors Drake and Travis Scott really haven't done anything to fuel rumors of a possible yet unlikely beef... Except for one possible show of shade. By Gabriel Bras Nevares July 11, 2025
Music DJ Akademiks Explains Why Drake Is Really Outselling J. Cole & Future DJ Akademiks believes Drake's 2026 success in comparison to J. Cole and Future goes beyond Drizzy's popularity with larger, casual audiences. By Gabriel Bras Nevares July 26, 2026
Relationships Kanye West & Kim Kardashian Reunite To Spend Christmas Together Kanye West and Kim Kardashian were married from 2014 through 2022 and share four children with each other. By Cole Blake December 29, 2025
Music Playboi Carti Honors Lil Uzi Vert With Heartfelt Shoutout In Philadelphia Playboi Carti's latest remarks about Lil Uzi Vert have fans reminiscing and expressing their hopes for the future. By Caroline Fisher November 11, 2025
Music Moneybagg Yo & Asian Doll Call For Pooh Shiesty & Big30's Freedom Pooh Shiesty and Big30 are in prison for accusations that they kidnapped and robbed Gucci Mane, and Moneybagg Yo and Asian Doll chimed in. By Gabriel Bras Nevares April 10, 2026