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Music Kid Cudi Samples Old XXXTENTACION Track On "INSANO": Fans React Some fans thought it was disrespectful to market this as a brand-new feature, but others had a more nuanced take. By Gabriel Bras Nevares January 12, 2024
Music Diddy Reflects On The “Diddy Bop” Dance & His Failed NFL Dream During MTV Acceptance Speech Diddy reflected on the early stages of his career while accepting the Global Icon Award at the VMAs. By Cole Blake September 13, 2023
Profiles Behind The Beat: Sounwave Interview: TDE in-house producer Sounwave details his contributions to ScHoolboy Q's "Blank Face LP" and explains what sets TDE apart. By Danny Schwartz August 25, 2016
Music JAŸ-Z To Headline Roots Picnic 2026 Jay-Z is scheduled to perform with the Roots for the first time in over a decade at the Roots Picnic later this year. By Caroline Fisher March 17, 2026
Music Ebro's Stubborn Take About Lil Uzi Vert Has The Internet Rolling Its Eyes 10 Years Later Lil Uzi Vert fans are re-reminding Ebro just how wrong they think he was back in 2016, but the latter still believes he's got a point. By Zachary Horvath March 06, 2026
Music Fans Suspect J. Cole Is Dissing Drake On "Golden Goose Freestyle" J. Cole's new series of freestyles comes as he continues to prepare for the release of his next album, "The Fall-Off." By Cole Blake January 28, 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 Kendrick Lamar's Colombia Concert Cancelation Gets An Explanation Many fans came to wild conclusions as to why Kendrick Lamar's Bogotá concert was canceled, although we doubt this will slow the haters down. By Gabriel Bras Nevares September 28, 2025
Reviews Cardi B "Am I The Drama?" Review Cardi B’s "Am I The Drama?" falters musically with bloat, but her bold persona and public drama keep it compelling. By Aron A. September 24, 2025
Music Playboi Carti Previews Two Unreleased Songs At NYC Birthday Event Playboi Carti recently celebrated his birthday and played tracks that could eventually end up on "BABY BOI." By Devin Morton September 14, 2025
Music Blueface Gleefully Watches A Woman Twerk For Him In Leaked Prison Call He's got to kill time somehow... By Gabriel Bras Nevares October 10, 2024
Music Lupe Fiasco Divulges On What Happened With His Kanye West & Pharrell Supergroup What's the story of Child Rebel Soldier? By Gabriel Bras Nevares October 06, 2024