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Music Akon Confirms He Bought French Montana A Fake Hublot Watch Akon recently explained how he ended up gifting French Montana a fake watch. By Cole Blake October 22, 2022
Music Benny The Butcher & Black Soprano Family Give Respect To DJ Shay Benny the Butcher and his collective say DJ Shay's influence is bigger than anyone could imagine. By Rex Provost October 22, 2022
Music Joey Bada$$ Defends Kanye West’s Freedom Of Speech: “Censoring His Right Is WACK” The Brooklyn rapper says the media should "learn some new moves." By Lamar Banks October 18, 2022
Music Akon Believes Canada Is Dominating Hip Hop: “Don’t Get It Twisted” The Konvict Muzik founder also praised Atlanta for its influence on the culture. By Lamar Banks October 09, 2022
Music Rolling Loud Founder Explains Why Travis Scott Couldn't Replace Kanye West After Kanye pulled out of the Rolling Loud line-up, Tariq Cherif explained that the venue wouldn't allow Travis Scott to perform. By Aron A. July 18, 2022
Pop Culture Chris Brown Shuts Down Michael Jackson Comparisons: "He's Lightyears Ahead" Breezy shut down the long-standing internet debate during his "Big Boy's Neighborhood" interview. By Hayley Hynes June 20, 2022
Pop Culture Jack Harlow & Baby Keem Clowned Over BET Hip Hop Awards Lyricist Of The Year Nod Twitter has been pondering why names like Joey Bada$$, Pusha T, and JID didn't make it on the list. By Hayley Hynes September 13, 2022
Music The Game Announces "Drillmatic: Heart Vs. Mind" Release Date & Cover Art After several delays, The Game sets an August release date for his highly anticipated album, "Drillmatic: Heart Vs. Mind." By Aron A. July 15, 2022
TV Kevin Hart Questions Saweetie's Food Choices The comedian had Saweetie giggling when he asked about how her crazy food choices affect her. By Gabriel Bras Nevares August 08, 2022
Music DJ Envy Defends 50 Cent Against Benzino's Threats Of Legal Action The radio host calls Fif his "brother" and questions on what grounds Benzino would have a case. By Erika Marie April 20, 2022
Music Lil Keed Suffered From Organ Failure, Stomach Pains Before Death: Report RIP Lil Keed. By Aron A. May 17, 2022
Music Drake Finishes As Most-Streamed Artist In Canada For Spotify Wrapped Drake dominated Spotify in Canada in 2022. By Cole Blake November 30, 2022