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Original Content Mobb Deep Is Infinite: Havoc On Prodigy’s Legacy, The Alchemist’s Evolution & What Hip-Hop Would Be Like Without “Shook Ones” Havoc offers rare insight into crafting "Infinite" with Prodigy’s posthumous verses, unpacks Nas’s evolution from rapper to generational mogul, and reflects on the enduring power of "The Infamous" nearly thirty years on. By Aron A. October 10, 2025
Relationships Latto Finally Confirms Long-Rumored Relationship With “Husband” 21 Savage Latto recently decided to go public with her relationship with 21 Savage following years of rampant rumors. By Caroline Fisher September 30, 2025
Music Mariah Carey Gracefully Leads Our New "R&B Season" Playlist Update Our latest "R&B Season" update covers new releases from Mariah Carey, Syd, Tiara Thomas, Ari Lennox, and Daniel Caesar. By Gabriel Bras Nevares September 28, 2025
Relationships Kanye West & Bianca Censori Put PDA On Full Display In Sensual New Video Kanye West and his wife Bianca Censori have been making headlines for their public antics for a number of years. By Cole Blake May 29, 2025
Original Content Aaliyah's Biggest Hits: Songs That Defined A Generation Revisit Aaliyah's timeless hits that shaped the R&B & Hip Hop landscape, showcasing her iconic voice and the legacy she left behind. By Erika Marie May 08, 2023
Music Rory & Mal Accuse Charlamagne Tha God Of Being On Atlantic Records’ Payroll After Drake Rant Rory and Mal have an interesting theory. By Caroline Fisher December 06, 2024
Music Drake Fans' OVO Takeover At Kendrick Lamar's Toronto Concert Canceled By Police Drake's OVO fanbase include the rap star's most devoted fans. OVO stands for October's Very Own. OVO's mascot is an owl. By Bryson "Boom" Paul June 12, 2025
Original Content Pete Rock Explains His Sampling Process, The Power Of Jazz, & Why Crate-Digging Will Never Die Pete Rock breaks down his extensive career, the legendary Black artists that inspired him, why crate-digging will never go extinct, the magic of live instrumentation, and much more. By Mitch Findlay February 05, 2021
Original Content Rick Ross VS Birdman Beef: A History A comprehensive guide to one of hip-hop's most high profile beefs. By Mitch Findlay October 12, 2017
Music Metro Boomin Sued By Woman For Allegedly Assaulting And Impregnating Her The allegations date back to 2016. By Elias Andrews October 29, 2024
Music The Weeknd Teases Anitta Collab "São Paulo" With Cryptic Mask Post The mask is back. By Elias Andrews October 26, 2024
Politics Drake Likes Old Clip Of J Prince Discussing Pusha T After Latest Jeffrey Epstein Files Release Drake famously feuded with Pusha T back in 2018, but the battle ended after Pusha dropped "The Story of Adidon." By Cole Blake February 02, 2026