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Music Kid Buu Claims He's A "Clone" Like Gucci Mane & Michael Jackson: Watch "I believe in a new norm." By Zaynab September 10, 2018
Music Tekashi 6ix9ine Is Officially A Platinum Selling Artist Tekashi 6ix9ine is officially a platinum selling artist. By Aron A. March 16, 2018
Music Nick Cannon "Can't F*ck With" DJ Vlad After Minister Louis Farrakhan Controversy He discusses Vlad "misquoting" the minister and if the talk show host is a Culture Vulture. By Erika Marie October 08, 2020
Profiles Behind The Beat: Jahlil Beats Jahlil Beats talks influences, ambitions, Meek Mill's "Wanna Know", upcoming projects with Beanie Sigel and Skrillex, and more. By Danny Schwartz March 23, 2016
Original Content Why Does Rap Idolize Pablo Escobar? The deceased Colombian drug kingpin continues to have a commanding presence in hip hop. By Luke Hinz October 29, 2018
Original Content Who Is Tay-K? Everything You Need To Know Who is polarizing Twitter figure slash Youtube viral sensation Lil Tay-K? By Jae Pascal August 04, 2017
Music Yella Beezy Seeks Bond Modification To Return To Thriving Rap Career Ahead Of Upcoming Trial Yella Beezy is one of the leading artists in Texas hip hop with chart-topping singles “That’s On Me” and “Restroom Occupied.” By Bryson "Boom" Paul August 17, 2025
Music Megan Thee Stallion Admits She Fears Tory Lanez Will Shoot Her Again Megan Thee Stallion was recently granted a five year restraining order against Tory Lanez. By Caroline Fisher January 10, 2025
Music Diddy To Fight For Acquittal Or New Trial Ahead Of Sentencing In July, Diddy was found guilty of two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution, meaning he could spend up to 20 years behind bars. By Caroline Fisher September 25, 2025
Music 6ix9ine Calls “F*ck The Streets" A Tactic To Justify Working With Gunna Earlier this month, 21 Savage tweeted "f*ck the streets," which prompted various other artists to follow suit. By Caroline Fisher December 30, 2025
Music Charlamagne Tha God Reveals Where He And Joe Budden Stand Charlamagne Tha God explained that he usually understands where Joe Budden is coming from when he's mad at him. By Cole Blake December 23, 2025
Music Lil Baby & Lil Yachty Team Up To Spread Holiday Cheer With Giveback Event The holiday season is all about giving, especially to those in need and that's exactly what Lil Baby and Lil Yachty came together to do. By Zachary Horvath December 22, 2025