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Pop Culture Photographer Sues Nas After Rapper Posts Photo Of Tupac On Instagram in 1993, Al Pereira took a photo of Nas and Tupac together, but the photographer is upset that Nas shared the copyrighted image without permission. By Erika Marie March 04, 2022
Music 2021 XXL Freshman Class Revealed: Coi Leray, Pooh Shiesty, Rubi Rose, & More The 2021 XXL Freshman cover is finally here, and this year's class features breakout stars such as Coi Leray, Pooh Shiesty, Morray, Iann Dior, Layekah, DDG, 42 Dugg, Rubi Rose, Blxst, Toosii, and Flo Milli. By Joshua Robinson June 16, 2021
Music JAY-Z Links Up With Some Old Friends JAY-Z, Kareem "Biggs" Burke, and DJ Clark Kent connect for an epic Roc-A-Fella veteran picture. By Mitch Findlay July 09, 2021
Original Content Travie McCoy On Working With Drake & Lil Wayne, Tyga Relationship & The Future Of Gym Class Heroes Gym Class Heroes frontman Travie McCoy discusses his influence on the new generation, his leaked collab with The Alchemist & Lil Wayne, battling addiction, and his thoughts on Machine Gun Kelly's foray into pop-punk. By Aron A. September 21, 2021
Music LL Cool J & Wife Simone Share Details Of Her Fight With Rare Bone Cancer The couple has partnered with the American Cancer Society for a new campaign. By Erika Marie April 19, 2019
Music XXXTENTACION Signs Record Deal With Capitol Music Group XXXTENTACION is now part of the Capitol Music Group roster. By Aron A. October 19, 2017
Music Dom McLennon Accuses Ameer Vann Of Setting His Friend Up To Be Robbed Dom McLennon casts a dubious light upon former Brockhampton rapper Ameer Vann. By Mitch Findlay December 13, 2018
Music Tay-K's "The Race" Is Now Platinum Certified Tay-K's single about being on the run has resonated with over a million people. By Aron A. January 18, 2018
Music Logic's "Everybody" Album Cover Artwork Is Full Of Easter Eggs Logic worked with longtime associate Sam Spratt to sprinkle some clues on his album cover. By hnhh April 25, 2017
Music Gorillaz Announce Album "Humanz," Share Release Date & Tracklist Gorillaz reveal "Humanz," share FOUR new songs. By Danny Schwartz March 23, 2017
Original Content 10 Essential Ski Mask The Slump God Tracks Get familiar with one of South Florida's leaders of the new school, Ski Mask the Slump God. By Devon Jefferson September 17, 2017
Music Lil B Reflects On Crying Tears Of Joy After Watching Soulja Boy Videos Lil B was moved to tears by the talents of Soulja Boy Tell'Em. By Mitch Findlay May 07, 2018