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Caroline Fisher February 19, 2026 Music Remember when French Montana said he could go hit-for-hit with Kendrick Lamar in a Verzuz battle? In hindsight, that confidence doesn’t look quite as absurd when measured through Verzuz mechanics rather than traditional album legacy.
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Aron A. May 08, 2026 Music Playboi Carti brought out some of the Opium signees during his opening set at The Weeknd's tour stop in Miami.
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Devin Morton August 17, 2025 Music Kendrick Lamar laid it out on the intro to his new album "GNX." Here's a full breakdown of the lyrics.
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Aron A. November 25, 2024 Music DJ Akademiks theorized Lil Durk may have informants to deal with, and he also commented on the alleged evidence against Pooh Shiesty.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares June 28, 2026 Music The Diddy allegations have gotten wilder since his arrest.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares October 17, 2024 Music Lucki isn't happy about his pay on his ongoing tour.
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Cole Blake August 24, 2024 Streetwear Grass costumes worn by Bad Bunny's halftime show dancers are now being sold online for thousands of dollars.
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Ben Atkinson February 12, 2026 Original Content As Hip-Hop and R&B continue to progress, the genres' samples have too.
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Joshua Robinson June 07, 2022 Music Saucy Santana got some heat for his viral comments, and remarked how men have a more "cutthroat" mentality than the ladies.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares May 27, 2024 Relationships Explore the life of Marquise Jackson, son of 50 Cent, covering his early years, career, and complex relationship with his father.
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Jake Skudder December 05, 2023 Music As he prepares for the release of his new album this month, YG is switching up how he navigates his career with advice from K. Dot.
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Erika Marie June 05, 2026
Music Fetty Wap Reveals He Earned His GED And Took HVAC Classes Behind Bars During a recent appearance on "The Tamron Hall Show," Fetty Wap opened up about continuing his education and more.
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Caroline Fisher 
Music French Montana's Confidence Finally Paid Off During "Verzuz" Remember when French Montana said he could go hit-for-hit with Kendrick Lamar in a Verzuz battle? In hindsight, that confidence doesn’t look quite as absurd when measured through Verzuz mechanics rather than traditional album legacy.
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Aron A. 
Music Playboi Carti Brings Out Ken Carson & Homixide Gang At The Weeknd Concert In Miami Playboi Carti brought out some of the Opium signees during his opening set at The Weeknd's tour stop in Miami.
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Devin Morton 
Music Kendrick Lamar “wacced out murals” Lyric Breakdown Kendrick Lamar laid it out on the intro to his new album "GNX." Here's a full breakdown of the lyrics.
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Aron A. 
Music DJ Akademiks Is Not Confident In Lil Durk Or Pooh Shiesty's Criminal Cases DJ Akademiks theorized Lil Durk may have informants to deal with, and he also commented on the alleged evidence against Pooh Shiesty.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music Diddy Allegations Concerning GHB-Infused Baby Oil "Debunked" By Lawyer The Diddy allegations have gotten wilder since his arrest.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music Lucki Slams Live Nation During "The Gemini Tour" Concert Lucki isn't happy about his pay on his ongoing tour.
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Cole Blake 
Streetwear Bad Bunny's Super Bowl "Grass Costumes" Up For Sale Online Grass costumes worn by Bad Bunny's halftime show dancers are now being sold online for thousands of dollars.
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Ben Atkinson 
Original Content The Best 2000s Era Hip-Hop/R&B Samples From The Last Five Years As Hip-Hop and R&B continue to progress, the genres' samples have too.
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Joshua Robinson 
Music Saucy Santana Explains Controversial Thoughts On Women Not Being As Strong As Men Saucy Santana got some heat for his viral comments, and remarked how men have a more "cutthroat" mentality than the ladies.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Relationships 50 Cent Son: Everything About Marquise Jackson Explore the life of Marquise Jackson, son of 50 Cent, covering his early years, career, and complex relationship with his father.
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Jake Skudder 
Music YG Reveals The Advice Kendrick Lamar Gave Him As he prepares for the release of his new album this month, YG is switching up how he navigates his career with advice from K. Dot.
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Erika Marie