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Sneakers DDG Calls Soulja Boy's New Sneaker Line Trash On Social Media DDG publicly criticized Soulja Boy's new sneaker line "Soulja Boy Drip Co." calling the shoes trash on social media sparking debate. By Ben Atkinson January 13, 2026
Music Wu-Tang Clan Earns Extra Back-To-Back Las Vegas Residency Performances Following Celebrated Run The shows will go down on September 27 and 28. By Zachary Horvath March 26, 2024
Music Megan Thee Stallion On Justin Timberlake Knowing Her Catchphrase: "I Was So Excited!" Megan Thee Stallion labeled Justin Timberlake an "icon." By Cole Blake September 19, 2023
Music Rashaun Williams Praises 2 Chainz's Aptitude As A Businessman 2 Chainz is building himself a multifaceted empire. By Matt F January 24, 2018
Music Azealia Banks Causes Outrage By Defending Other Races Using The N-Word Azealia Banks is once again making headlines for sharing a controversial opinion on her X (formerly Twitter) account. By Cole Blake June 22, 2025
Pop Culture Chrisean Rock Calls Out Karlissa Saffold For "Clout Chasing" At Blueface's King Of Crab Restaurant The tension seems to be stemming from some past comments Karlissa made about them potentially getting married. By Zachary Horvath January 21, 2025
Music LL Cool J Set To Launch Classic Hip Hip Radio Station With SiriusXM “LL Cool J’s Rock The Bells Radio” is coming to air tomorrow. By Chantilly Post March 27, 2018
Music Jeezy Will Celebrate 20 Years Of "Let's Get It: Thug Motivation 101" With Grand Tour Jeezy's "TM:101 Live" tour will feature special guest DJ Drama and run from June to September of this year across the United States. By Gabriel Bras Nevares April 24, 2025
Music Finesse2Tymes Speaks On Warrant Over Lil King Threats Finesse2Tymes speaks. By Bryson "Boom" Paul February 01, 2025
Music Childish Gambino Channels JAY-Z To Call Out BET Live During The Awards Ceremony Childish Gambino thinks he deserves more BET Awards recognition. By Cole Blake July 01, 2024
Original Content Cam Kirk Reflects On Chi Modu’s Classic Hip-Hop Photography & Timeless Influence Cam Kirk, one of Hip-Hop’s current leading photographers, remembers legendary Black Hip-Hop photographer and cultural documentarian Chi Modu. By Joshua Robinson February 21, 2022
Music First Trial Begins In Alleged Yella Beezy-MO3 Murder Plot Jurors heard opening statements and witness testimony as Kewon White became the first defendant tried in MO3’s 2020 killing. By Erika Marie August 26, 2026