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Original Content Who Is Vic Mensa? We're diving into the wild career of Chicago's hip-hop and rock icon, Vic Mensa. By Caleb Hardy May 24, 2023
Music Kanye West Defaults In "Donda" Sample Lawsuit From Boogie Down Productions After failing to respond to the lawsuit, Ye now faces unspecified repercussions for failing to clear a sample on his track "Life of the Party." By Gabriel Bras Nevares March 09, 2023
Music Drake Slimes Fan On "Big As The What?" Tour Looks like this Drizzy listener made a few kid choices. By Gabriel Bras Nevares February 17, 2024
Music Nick Cannon Roasted For Picking Bruno Mars Over Beyoncé Fans on social media are coming at Nick Cannon for taking Bruno Mars over Beyoncé. By Cole Blake May 23, 2023
Music Rhymefest & Kanye West Spearhead "Got Bars" Music Program For Chicago Youth The Chicago natives are giving back to their community. By hnhh July 27, 2013
Music Jeezy Channels Street Wisdom Into New Book "Adversity For Sale" Jeezy has become the latest rapper to turn his experiences into a book. By Lavender Alexandria June 14, 2023
Music The Best Bars From Big Sean's "Whole Time" Freestyle Big Sean is back, much to the delight of fans. By Demi Phillips March 25, 2024
Music 50 Cent Mic Throw 911 Audio Emerges Online The dispatcher hilariously asked "Who's performing tonight?" during the call. By Ben Mock September 17, 2023
Music Diddy Reveals How Much Winning The Global Icon Award Means To Him Diddy really is a global icon. By Zachary Horvath September 20, 2023
Music Wallo Disagrees With Juicy J's Take On The State Of Hip-Hop Wallo has a more optimistic outlook on the state of hip-hop than Juicy J. By Cole Blake October 10, 2023
Music Travis Scott & JACKBOYS Turn It Up On Our New "Fire Emoji" Playlist Update This week's "Fire Emoji" update features Travis Scott and JACKBOYS, Raekwon, Young Nudy, Freddie Gibbs, and The Alchemist. By Gabriel Bras Nevares July 19, 2025
Music Azealia Banks Wins Motion To Delay The Start Of Royalties Lawsuit Azealia officially has more time to gather evidence in her lawsuit. By Lavender Alexandria October 26, 2023