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Original Content 14 Artists Reveal Their 420 Plans From DJ Whoo Kid to Young Scooter, here's how hip hop's stoner class is celebrating 420. By Danny Schwartz April 20, 2017
Music Nicki Minaj Shouts Out Coi Leray For Wearing Trendsetting Braids Nicki was showing Coi love in her Joe Budden interview. By Thomas Galindo March 12, 2022
Music Denzel Curry Cuts Off His Iconic Dreadlocks Denzel Curry breaks down why he cut his locks in an emotional post. By Aron A. May 02, 2018
Music Jadakiss Fears "Not Like Us" Could Have Negative Impact On Rappers The rapper is thinking big picture. By Elias Andrews February 21, 2025
Music New Kanye West Interview Sparks Worry & Sadness Kanye West was last caught on video visiting with a prominent rabbi, but this is his first interview in a bit, and it has fans concerned. By Zachary Horvath November 20, 2025
Music Lil Nas X Reacts To Passing DaBaby In Monthly Listeners Lil Nas X passed DaBaby to become Spotify's most listened-to male rapper. By Alex Zidel August 11, 2021
Music Eminem Posts First On-Stage Selfie & It's As Awkward As You Think Eminem continues his reign as the GOAT at taking selfies. By Alex Zidel July 16, 2018
Music XXXTentacion's "Bad Vibes Forever" Features Lil Wayne, Rick Ross & More XXXTentacion's final album arrives on December 6th. By Mitch Findlay December 03, 2019
Music Jay-Z’s "4:44" Is Now Streaming On Apple Music Stream Jay-Z's already platinum-album "4:44" on Apple Music right now! By Kevin Goddard July 07, 2017
Music PARTYNEXTDOOR Praises Rihanna For Her Work On DJ Khaled's "Wild Thoughts" PARTYNEXTDOOR salutes Rihanna. By Matt F June 19, 2017
Music Jay-Z Discusses Retirement With Kevin Hart: "I’m Just Going To Leave It Open" Jay-Z sat down with Kevin Hart to discuss whether he plans on releasing more music, "The Black Album," and more. By Cole Blake July 13, 2022
Music 50 Cent Reveals Jeremih Is In The ICU With COVID-19 50 Cent, Chance The Rapper, and Hitmaka asked for fans to send their prayers Jeremih's way. By Alexander Cole November 14, 2020