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Music Jay-Z Smiles Big During Studio Session With Usher Could we be hearing new music soon from Jay-Z and Usher? By Alex Zidel October 10, 2018
Music H.E.R. Explains Why She Hid Her Identity: "I Wanted My Music To Be The Main Focus" Gabi Wilson is over hiding who she really is. By Chantilly Post July 10, 2018
Original Content Top 10 Lil B Mixtapes Of All Time On the heels of "Black Ken," here are Lil B's top 10 mixtapes from his expansive discography. By Alphonse Pierre August 24, 2017
Music Quando Rondo Talks "Here For A Reason," Rappers Vs. Streamers & Wanting 50 Cent To Produce His Biopic Quando Rondo's embarked on a new path but that hasn't changed his approach to crafting soulfully melodic records. The rapper chops it up about his new album, Thanksgiving plans, and more. By Aron A. November 21, 2024
Music Cardi B Is Tired Of Fans Criticizing Her For Smoking Cigarettes Cardi B brought up all the recreational substances that are in vogue these days, telling fans not to be hypocritical. By Gabriel Bras Nevares July 31, 2026
TV 50 Cent Teases Scripted Drama About Top Rap Lawyer Drew Findling 50 Cent is looking to make another major mark on the drama genre of TV with this first look at a scripted Drew Findling series. By Zachary Horvath January 23, 2026
Music Trap Lore Ross Addresses Criticism Of His Lil Durk Trial Coverage Trap Lore Ross' Lil Durk trial coverage angered many of Durk's fans due to his phrasing of defense strategies and comments on evidence. By Gabriel Bras Nevares September 19, 2026
Music EMPIRE Is Releasing A New XXXTENTACION & Juice WRLD Remix For Fortnite XXXTENTACION & Juice WRLD's "Whoa" was originally released on X's posthumous album SKINS. It is also featured on NBA 2K20. By Bryson "Boom" Paul May 24, 2025
Music Fat Joe Recounts Sitting In Knicks' Celebrity Row With 50 Cent In Recent Run-In With Joe Budden The New York Knicks celebrated advancing to the Eastern Conference Finals with Fat Joe and a variety of celebrities. By Bryson "Boom" Paul May 17, 2025
Original Content Lil Wayne Beefs: Biggest Feuds Of His Career Lil Wayne is an artist that keeps to himself these days, but throughout his career, he's exchanged heated words with a few peers. By Josh Megson April 26, 2023
Music Kodak Black Calls Future To Clarify "Coming Out Strong" Lyrics Kodak Black demands answers. By Mitch Findlay August 14, 2017
Music Jay-Z Brings Out Justin Timberlake & Pharrell At Paris Show During Jay-Z’s Paris sold out show, Justin Timberlake made a surprise appearance for “Holy Grail” and “Until the End of Time.” By Erika Marie September 10, 2026