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Music 6ix9ine Reveals How Many Years In Prison He's Facing Following Mall Altercation Following an altercation at a mall, 6ix9ine is facing some serious jail time as he violated his probation, yet again. By Alexander Cole October 29, 2025
Original Content Auto-Tune In Hip-Hop: A Brief History From T-Pain To Future Since its first iteration in the late ‘90s, Auto-Tune has, for better or for worse, turned into something of a Pandora’s Box. Today, we’re diving into the history of the controversial, ever-evolving pitch-correcting software. By Noor Lobad December 08, 2020
TV Who Is Chrisean Rock & What Is She Famous For? Chrisean Rock has become a famous figure in pop culture, but how did she get there? Revisit her rise to fame, including the scandals with rapper Blueface. By Jake Skudder August 09, 2023
Music Drake Ends 2025 As The Most-Streamed Artist On Apple Music Listeners on Apple Music can access their "Replay '25" to see what they've been playing most throughout the last year. By Cole Blake December 02, 2025
Music LeBron James Reflects On Infamous 2 Chainz Deluxe Album Meme Many people joked that LeBron James "invented" the deluxe album while executive producing 2 Chainz's "Rap Or Go To The League" from 2019. By Gabriel Bras Nevares September 18, 2025
Music Yak Gotti Stabbed In Prison While Awaiting RICO Verdict We're hoping Yak recovers well. By Gabriel Bras Nevares December 02, 2024
Music Fetty Wap Looks Unbothered In New Prison Photo Fetty Wap was sentenced to a six-year prison sentence for drug trafficking in 2023, and is expected to be out in January of 2027. By Gabriel Bras Nevares September 29, 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 NBA YoungBoy Has Alleged Footage Of Him Surface Following Transfer To Federal Alabama Prison YB is in a new "home" and potentially not for long. By Zachary Horvath February 12, 2025
Music Ice Spice Responds To Troll Comparing Her To Someone With Down Syndrome "U thought u ate but my sis cute asf," the Bronx MC clapped back. By Gabriel Bras Nevares July 04, 2023
Music Chloe Bailey Suffers Unfortunate Nip Slip On TikTok Live Chloe Bailey accidentally showed off far more than she meant to. By Caroline Fisher October 03, 2024
Original Content DJ Kool Herc Net Worth 2024: Updated Wealth Of The Legend Explore DJ Kool Herc's net worth in 2024, his influence on hip-hop, and earnings from his career. Herc's true value lies in his legacy. By Jake Skudder January 12, 2024