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Original Content Classic Rotation: Gang Starr's "Daily Operation" Gang Starr's second album, turning 25 today, is a low-key classic. By Patrick Lyons May 05, 2017
Music Lil Yachty Covers Paper Magazine's Summer 2017 Issue Yachty is coming to a newsstand near you. By Matt F May 31, 2017
Music iLoveMakonnen On Migos Controversy: “With Friends Like These, Who Needs Enemies” Makonnen finally speaks out. By hnhh March 26, 2017
Music Michael Jackson Birthday Tribute Shared By His Daughter Paris Michael Jackson shown some love on what would've been his birthday. By Matt F August 29, 2017
Music Jada Pinkett Smith Says She Was A Drug Dealer When She First Met Tupac Jada Pinkett Smith says she was pursuing a different career path at the time that she met the late legend. By Q. K. W. July 19, 2017
Music Fetty Wap Reveals Jhene Aiko Collaboration On Next Album Fetty Wap & Jhene Aiko have a new collab on the way. By Kevin Goddard February 16, 2017
Music Royce Da 5'9" Rates Bars From Lil Pump, XXXTENTACION, Eminem & More Royce Da 5'9" rates some bars. By Mitch Findlay July 28, 2017
Music DJ Khaled Mocked By Deadmau5 For EDC Sabatoge Allegations DJ Khaled gets roasted by another big-name music figure. By Matt F June 20, 2017
Sports Jay Z Throws Shade At Phil Jackson's “Posse” Comments While Introducing Lebron James Jay Z responds to Phil Jackson's "posse" comments during Monday night's Sports Illustrated ceremony speech. By Kevin Goddard December 13, 2016
Music Jay-Z Stands To Lose Up To $1 Million A Week Withholding "4:44" From Spotify It could be an expensive protest of the streaming service's free tier, according to experts. By Trevor Smith July 22, 2017
Music Keke Palmer Mesmerized by JoJo's Sexy Lap Dance At L.A. Show Keke Palmer was bound to a chair while JoJo performed a lap dance for her onstage at her show. By hnhh February 22, 2017
Music Vince Staples Asks Fans Not To Smoke At His Shows While He's Performing Says "not breathing" and rapping don't mix. By Matt F May 21, 2017