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Original Content We Want The Funk: From P-Funk To G-Funk & Beyond, A Brief History With the recent release of YouTube’s documentary "G Funk," it’s as good of a time as ever to trace the history of the West Coast sound that ruled the world throughout the 90s and set the stage for hip hop as we know it today. By Gus Fisher July 25, 2018
Sports Kanye West Recalls Bizarre Story About Spending The Day Kobe Bryant Died At Kylie Jenner's House Kanye West previously changed the title of his upcoming album from "WW3" to "Cuck" after dropping the song, "Cousin." By Cole Blake April 22, 2025
Music Diddy’s Hair Dramatically Turns Grey As Sex Trafficking Trial Nears Diddy will still be going on trial in May after his legal team's request for a delay was denied, last week. By Cole Blake April 22, 2025
Music Ester Dean Pens Open Letter Explaining Keri Hilson & Beyonce Diss Controversy Keri Hilson claimed she didn't write the lyrics in her "Turnin' Me On" remix dissing Beyonce, whereas Ester Dean also refused responsibility. By Gabriel Bras Nevares April 11, 2025
Music NBA YoungBoy Reportedly Has Armed Guards Patrolling His Utah Mansion After Prison Release One of NBA YoungBoy's neighbors in Utah spoke to local news station KUTV about the rapper's return and his "very kind" demeanor. By Gabriel Bras Nevares April 10, 2025
Music RZA Suggests Rihanna & ASAP Rocky Name Their Third Child After Ol’ Dirty Bastard When asked why he thinks Rihanna and ASAP Rocky should name their child after Ol' Dirty Bastard, RZA said "the legend must live on." By Caroline Fisher August 14, 2025
Relationships Offset Reveals His Reaction To Hearing Cardi B's "Outside" Diss Track The interview with Joe Budden comes as Offset is gearing up to release his next studio album, "Kiari," later this month. By Cole Blake August 06, 2025
Music DJ Akademiks Details Second Deposition In Megan Thee Stallion & Milagro Gramz Case Megan Thee Stallion is suing Milagro Gramz, and recently, Roc Nation attorneys wanted to talk to DJ Akademiks about the case. By Caroline Fisher October 22, 2025
Music Lil Baby Reunites With HoodRich Pablo Juan After His Release From Prison Lil Baby was able to work with HoodRich Pablo Juan several times before the rapper's recent prison sentence. By Cole Blake October 20, 2025
Music DJ Akademiks Teases Drake Interview With "Legendary" Media Figure Considering the Kendrick Lamar battle, the UMG lawsuit, and the new album "ICEMAN," Drake would have a lot to talk about. By Gabriel Bras Nevares October 17, 2025
Music Tyler The Creator Debunks Rumor About Free Concert With Daniel Caesar Tyler, The Creator just wrapped up most of his "CHROMAKOPIA" tour, but it looks like many fans are still begging for him to hit the stage. By Gabriel Bras Nevares October 13, 2025
Music Ghostface Killah Postpones “Supreme Clientele Sessions” Tour Due To Government Shutdown According to Ghostface Killah, new tour dates will be announced very soon, and "the wait will be worth it." By Caroline Fisher October 02, 2025