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Politics 2 Chainz Unfazed By Lil Wayne & Kanye West's Trump Support 2 Chainz isn't about to let politics come between his longstanding friendships with Kanye West and Lil Wayne. By Mitch Findlay November 13, 2020
Music Foolio Recalls Assassination Attempt, Says Yungeen Ace's "Who I Smoke" "Went Crazy" Foolio recalls his assassination attempt last year and his back-and-forth with Yungeen Ace on DJ Akademiks' podcast. By Alex Zidel January 26, 2022
Pop Culture Akon Defends Kanye West's Nazi Praise The hit-heavy artist made comments supporting Ye's right to a differing opinion on Sky News' morning show. By Gabriel Bras Nevares December 03, 2022
Original Content Top 10 Breakout Artists Of 2019 2019 was a huge year for new artists. By Alex Zidel December 12, 2019
Music Trey Songz Explains Why He Didn't Sign Drake Back In 2007 Happy Ratchet Birthday Trey! By Devin Ch November 29, 2018
Music Tyler, The Creator Reflects On His Old Music, Yelling On Songs, & Crafting "Igor" Tyler, The Creator goes into detail about his legacy, past and present. By Mitch Findlay July 18, 2019
Music Lil Scrappy Released After Spending 8 Days In Hospital For Terrifying Car Crash Scrappy is looking at months of rehab before getting out of his wheelchair. By Alex Zidel June 11, 2018
Original Content XXXTENTACION's 5 Most Controversial Moments So Far Highlighting some of X's biggest controversies. By Aron A. August 24, 2017
Original Content B2K Verzuz Pretty Ricky: Essential Songs We Need To Hear Verzuz has officially matched B2K against Pretty Ricky. These are the songs fans will be waiting to hear when the two groups finally face off. By Erika Marie June 24, 2026
Music DDG Reveals He Made More Money In 30 Days Of Streaming Than From His Entire Record Deal DDG discussed the financial side of his streaming career as well as his record contract at ComplexCon on Sunday. By Cole Blake October 27, 2025
Music ASAP Relli Recruits New Lawyers Amid Legal Battle With ASAP Rocky ASAP Relli is moving forward with his civil lawsuit against ASAP Rocky, and a trial is scheduled to begin on January 12. By Caroline Fisher October 15, 2025
Music Cardi B Labels Nicki Minaj's Brother A Pedophile In Devastating Back & Forth Nicki Minaj trolled Cardi B on social media after she announced her pregnancy with New England Patriots star Stefon Diggs. By Cole Blake September 30, 2025