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Music Who Is B-Real? Cypress Hill's Hip-Hop Legend Playing an instrumental role in blending the worlds of rock and hip-hop, we're looking into the career of Cypress Hill lead B-Real. By Caleb Hardy June 05, 2023
Music Kirk Franklin Net Worth 2025: What Is The Gospel Icon Worth? Gospel's modern torchbearer, Kirk Franklin, blending tradition with innovation in music. By Jake Skudder September 20, 2023
Original Content YNW Melly Net Worth 2024: Updated Wealth Of The Rapper Discover the wealth journey of YNW Melly. His rise to fortune was shaped by hit songs before his arrest. By Jake Skudder February 22, 2024
Original Content Why Does Everyone Think Lil Uzi Vert Is The Devil? "Do What I Want" or "Do What Thou Wilt"? Getting to the bottom of the absurd Satanic conspiracy theory surrounding Lil Uzi Vert. By Patrick Lyons June 12, 2017
Music Tommie Lee Defends Sexyy Red Amid Sex Tape Scandal Tommie Lee has spoken out in support of Sexyy Red on Instagram. By Cole Blake October 08, 2023
Music Kanye West Compares Drake To Diddy And Calls Drizzy "Million Times Better" Than Kendrick Lamar Kanye West has flip-flopped on Drake a million times, and compared Kendrick Lamar's success to how people are targeting Diddy. By Gabriel Bras Nevares March 30, 2025
Music DJ Akademiks Alleges Kendrick Lamar Removed Drake & Playboi Carti Collab From New Album "MUSIC" Drake is reportedly working on new solo music, whereas Kendrick Lamar and Playboi Carti just offered three different musical team-ups. By Gabriel Bras Nevares March 16, 2025
Music Kanye West Reveals Ridiculous Criteria For Open Casting Call The casting call comes as Kanye West continues to work on his upcoming studio album, "Bully," which is dropping in June. By Cole Blake March 16, 2025
Music Tina Knowles Fires Back At Dolly Parton After Beyonce's CMAs Snub Tina Knowles is coming to her daughter's defense. By Caroline Fisher September 19, 2024
Music Hip Hop Artists Who Have Won Big At The Oscars From Eminem to Will Smith, only a handful of rappers have snagged the coveted Academy Award. By Demi Phillips January 26, 2024
Music Keyshia Ka’oir Defends Gucci Mane After Fans Make Disrespectful Assumptions About Enchanting’s Passing She didn't hold anything back in her comment under Gucci's tribute to the late rapper. By Lavender Alexandria June 11, 2024
Music Pete Rock Reveals Why He Stopped Working With CL Smooth The duo had their ups and downs. By Elias Andrews June 03, 2024