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Demi Phillips November 24, 2023 Music The rising artist-producer bagged her first Grammy nod at 15.
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Demi Phillips September 28, 2023 Music We're looking back on the career and influential life of the founding father of hip-hop, DJ Kool Herc.
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Demi Phillips May 30, 2023 Original Content Let's explore Wyclef Jean's world! From mega hits to entrepreneurial strides, we'll see how he amassed his fortune. Intrigued? Join us to discover more!
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Jake Skudder February 21, 2024 Music Nick Cannon and Kehlani took to social media to mourn the loss of rapper Ryan Bowers, who died by suicide after recovering from a police shooting last year.
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Lynn S. July 19, 2020 Music RIP Todd.
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hnhh July 19, 2019 Music XXXTentacion gets his thirst trap on.
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Matt F September 25, 2017 Music Keefe D was already in jail awaiting trial for his alleged role in the 1996 killing of the legendary rapper 2Pac.
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Cole Blake September 04, 2025 Music Jack Harlow said in an interview that he "got Blacker" after dropping "Monica" and that comment has only backfired on him.
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Zachary Horvath March 16, 2026 Music JAŸ-Z was performing at Yankee Stadium last night, and while things did get messy at first, the show became an iconic night.
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Alexander Cole July 13, 2026 Music As long as Trey Songz doesn't get into legal trouble in the next year, he will not go to jail for this nightclub incident.
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Music Jeezy's 7 Hottest Hip Hop Collabs In the 2000s, a Jeezy collab was a sure sign of a hit!
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Music Who Is Yume? The Producer Working With Tory Lanez The rising artist-producer bagged her first Grammy nod at 15.
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Demi Phillips 
Music Who Is DJ Kool Herc? The "Founding Father Of Hip-Hop" We're looking back on the career and influential life of the founding father of hip-hop, DJ Kool Herc.
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Caleb Hardy 
Original Content Queen Latifah Songs: Rap Icon's Best Hits All Hail the Queen!
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Original Content Wyclef Jean Net Worth 2024: Updated Wealth Of The Legend Let's explore Wyclef Jean's world! From mega hits to entrepreneurial strides, we'll see how he amassed his fortune. Intrigued? Join us to discover more!
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Jake Skudder 
Music Nick Cannon, Kehlani Mourn Death Of Rapper Ryan Bowers Nick Cannon and Kehlani took to social media to mourn the loss of rapper Ryan Bowers, who died by suicide after recovering from a police shooting last year.
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Lynn S. 
Music Hip Hop MTV Legend & Producer, Todd-1 Dies Suddenly, MC Lyte And Queen Yonasda Mourn RIP Todd.
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hnhh 
Music XXXTentacion Shares Nude Bathroom Selfie On Instagram XXXTentacion gets his thirst trap on.
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Matt F 
Music Keefe D Receives Prison Sentence For Fighting With Another Inmate Keefe D was already in jail awaiting trial for his alleged role in the 1996 killing of the legendary rapper 2Pac.
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Cole Blake 
Music Jack Harlow's "Got Blacker" Comment Sparks Wild List Of Nicknames Jack Harlow said in an interview that he "got Blacker" after dropping "Monica" and that comment has only backfired on him.
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Zachary Horvath 
Music JAŸ-Z's Special Guests For His "Extra Innings" Yankee Stadium Show JAŸ-Z was performing at Yankee Stadium last night, and while things did get messy at first, the show became an iconic night.
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Alexander Cole 
Music Trey Songz Dodges Prison Time For Alleged Fight At New York Club As long as Trey Songz doesn't get into legal trouble in the next year, he will not go to jail for this nightclub incident.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares