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Profiles Behind The Beat: Murda Beatz For the latest edition of Behind the Beat, we talk to the 21-year-old Canadian trap sensation known as Murda Beatz, who's managed to become a fixture in Atlanta trap. By Angus Walker January 20, 2016
Reviews Big Sean's "I Decided" (Review) "I Decided" continues the trend of Big Sean topping himself with each new album, but failing to get the classic he's aiming for. By Patrick Lyons February 09, 2017
Music Jay-Z, 50 Cent & More Address Bombshell Diddy Lawsuit Involving LeBron James Diddy denies sexually assaulting and humiliating Joseph Manzaro during a Miami "freak off" party back in 2015. By Caroline Fisher April 02, 2025
Original Content Each Brockhampton Member’s Best Verse Every Brockhampton member brings something special. By Vince Rick August 12, 2018
Music 6ix9ine Wears A Dress In Response To Young Thug Supposedly Copying His Hairstyle Young Thug debuted a new rainbow hairstyle at Coachella on Sunday, and now, 6ix9ine feels as though he is being copied. By Alexander Cole April 14, 2026
Music Jozzy Claims Jack Harlow Asked To Omit Her Credit From Their Collaboration Jozzy's claims emerged before Jack Harlow dropped his "Say Hello" music video this week, which stirred the pot for his hat choice. By Gabriel Bras Nevares April 11, 2026
Music Drake Fans Spam Rihanna's Comments With "ICEMAN" Lyrics Drake took lyrical jabs at A$AP Rocky and Rihanna on "ICEMAN," and now he comment sections have been flooded with trolls. By Erika Marie May 18, 2026
Music 18-Year-Old Brooklyn Artist BOE Quahh Shot And Killed On Mother's Day Over the weekend in Brooklyn, 18-year-old drill artist BOE Quahh, legal name Quahmir Cruz, was shot and killed. By Alexander Cole May 13, 2026
Music Kendrick Lamar Stream Botting Accuser Allegedly Debunked After Sharing "Proof" Of Payment The internet isn't convinced. By Alexander Cole June 18, 2024
Music Kendrick Lamar May Have Dissed Drake Back In 2018 On The "Black Panther" Soundtrack Fans think Kendrick Lamar's been dissing Drake for years. By Cole Blake May 08, 2024
Music Lil Baby's 4PF Artist Rylo Rodriguez Admits $4K A Week Lean Habit Many fans are shocked by his admission, with some taking the extra step to express concern for his habits and well-being. By Gabriel Bras Nevares February 03, 2023
Music Ice Spice Says People Now Ask Her To Buy Them Houses She's signed a record deal, released her EP, and has a hit track under her belt. It was only a matter of time before people asked for favors. By Erika Marie January 23, 2023