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Music The Weeknd's "Blinding Lights" Gets Major Elton John Co-Sign Following a notable Grammy snub that left The Weeknd seething, Sir Elton John came through to offer some kind words to the scorned Canadian. By Mitch Findlay November 25, 2020
Music Biz Markie Has Not Passed Away, Family Releases Statement On False Rumors Fake news of the Rap icon's death quickly spread online, but he is reportedly alive and under medical care, according to his loved ones. By Erika Marie July 01, 2021
Original Content All Dr. Dre & Busta Rhymes Collabs, Ranked Though not often acknowledged as one of hip-hop's best duos, Busta Rhymes and Dr. Dre have a collaborative track record that never misses. By Mitch Findlay March 18, 2021
Original Content From King Von's "Exposin Me" To CJ's "Whoopty": A Hindi Love Song Turned Drill Beat We look at how a Hindi vocal sample ended up burrowing its way into Brooklyn drill, and beyond. By Aron A. January 22, 2021
Music Bruno Mars And Anderson .Paak Create A Catchy Jingle For SelvaRey Premium Rum Brand Bruno Mars and Anderson .Paak, together known as Silk Sonic, came together once again for a fun-filled commercial for Mars' new premium rum brand SelvaRey. By Keenan Higgins June 05, 2021
Music YN Jay Crafts One Of The Fattest Blunts In "How To Roll" History YN Jay wasn't messing around during the latest episode of "How To Roll." By Alexander Cole July 23, 2021
Music Tee Grizzley Unbothered By Fan Saying He Fell Off Tee Grizzley isn't worried about a naysayer who claims that he fell off because regardless, he "made it out." By Joshua Robinson March 17, 2021
Music Pop Smoke's Mom Approached With Meeting Murder Suspect's Family As the murder of Brooklyn rap star Pop Smoke gets closer to being solved, the family of one accused assailant is hoping to meet with the slain rapper's mom for a private conversation. By Keenan Higgins June 04, 2021
Music Jay-Z Says Blue Ivy Wasn't Impressed By Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame Induction We all knew Jay-Z had a baby diva on his hands with Blue Ivy Carter, but he confirmed that recently while telling a hilarious story of her nonchalant reaction to his Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction. By Keenan Higgins June 04, 2021
Music Mario Judah Is Trending Because Fans Want Him To Drop "Whole Lotta Red" People want Mario Judah to release his full version of "Whole Lotta Red" after Playboi Carti's left much to be desired. By Alex Zidel December 25, 2020
Pop Culture Grammy Chief Says He's "Surprised" The Weeknd Wasn't Nominated The President and Chief Executive Officer of The Recording Academy made a statement responding to The Weeknd's allegations that the Grammys intentionally snubbed him. By Ellie Spina November 25, 2020
Music KB Mike Explains Why He Wants To Work With Polo G On "Top 5s" KB Mike lists off his best songs, the rappers he wants to collaborate with, and more on the latest episode of "Top 5s." By Alex Zidel July 12, 2021