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Music DMX 'EXODUS' Early Album Sales Projections Lower Than Expected The arrival of DMX's posthumous album "EXODUS" is expected to alleviate the pain of music fans grieving his loss, but early projection sales numbers show that not everyone tuned in for his new music as expected. By Keenan Higgins May 30, 2021
Music Lil Nas X Opens Up About Being A Gay Man In Hip-Hop: “I Don’t Feel Respected” The rapper also said coming out felt like his “duty.” By Hayley Hynes October 08, 2021
Music Kodak Black Isn't Worried About Megan Thee Stallion "Drive The Boat" Drama While he still owns that the phrase was his first, he says "I ain't married to that sh*t" and vows to come up with another viral expression. By Erika Marie October 07, 2021
Music Chris Brown Apologizes To Robert Glasper, Says They Shouldn't Be In Same Grammy Category According to CB, they're "two different vibes." By Erika Marie February 06, 2023
Music Questlove Reveals Why Will Smith Skipped Grammys Hip Hop 50th Tribute The Hip Hop tribute was spectacular, but it would have been quite the show with DJ Jazzy Jeff and the Fresh Prince. By Erika Marie February 06, 2023
Music Willie D Blasts Grammys For Including Scarface, But Not Geto Boys, In Hip-Hop Tribute The Recording Academy apparently did not reach out to the legendary Houston rap group's other living member to perform at the ceremony. By Gabriel Bras Nevares February 06, 2023
Music LeBron James Agrees To A&R Ab-Soul’s Next Album LeBron previously served as the A&R on 2 Chainz’s “Rap Or Go To The League.” By Aron A. January 26, 2023
Music Lizzo Reveals She's Seen Beyoncé Perform 11 Times Lizzo says that she's seen Beyoncé perform 11 times, including at a parking lot in Houston. By Cole Blake January 23, 2023
Music Beyoncé, Drake, & More Up For 2023 iHeartRadio Music Awards The iHeartRadio Music Award nominees have been revealed. By Cole Blake January 11, 2023
Music CeeLo Green Says Gangsta Boo Was Supposed To Be On Next Gnarls Barkley Album CeeLo honored his longtime friend and praised her talents. He also shared one of their final text exchanges. RIP to a legend. By Erika Marie January 03, 2023
Music Finesse2Tymes Reacts To Concert Shooting That Left 3 Injured The rapper's crew is accused of being responsible for the shooting and robbing the venue. By Erika Marie January 03, 2023
Music Fuconventional The latest from Lyn Charles, produced by Chris June. By hnhh May 05, 2013