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Music Akademiks Explains Why Drake Is The "Best Rapper Ever" Akademiks explains why he still feels that Drake is the "greatest rapper ever," likening him to Floyd Mayweather. By Mitch Findlay July 06, 2021
Music Epic Kendrick Lamar Throwback Shared By TDE With fans absolutely desperate for Kendrick Lamar's new music, TDE has opted to sate the cravings with a nostalgic throwback clip. By Mitch Findlay January 28, 2021
Numbers Young Thug Scores A Haul Of Gold & Platinum Plaques Young Thug adds a solid batch of gold and platinum plaques, including one for "Barter 6," to his impressive collection. By Mitch Findlay April 21, 2021
Music San Diego Rapper OG YD Shot & Killed While Driving The rapper lost his life after becoming a victim of gun violence. By Madusa S. March 23, 2021
Music Sada Baby Calls Nicki Minaj's Fanbase A "Cult," Talks Being Targeted By Cancel Culture After Barbz resurfaced his old colorist and homophobic tweets last Fall, Sada quickly issued an apology. By Erika Marie February 24, 2021
Music Swae Lee Calls Brother In Jail For Father's Murder For The First Time: Report Swae Lee's first call with his brother who is in jail for allegedly mudering his father will be featured in his "Swae Meets World" Snapchat docuseries By Joshua Robinson April 21, 2021
Music Treach Laughs About Tupac Helping Him Land Bit Part In "Juice" He also reflected on his time with Tupac and Biggie before the fame, saying that rappers can "beat the streets" and follow their dreams, only to be murdered. By Erika Marie January 27, 2021
Music Boskoe100 Told Asian Doll Not To Get Plastic Surgery, Says She Has "Star Quality" He and DJ Vlad also discussed Asian Doll's career moves as Vlad says she needs to "have a product" to go along with her popularity. By Erika Marie January 27, 2021
TV K. Michelle Announces Lifetime Series, Explains Why She Left "Love & Hip Hop" The singer spent six years with "LHHATL" & shared why she felt it was "time for something bigger [than] throwing drinks." By Erika Marie January 27, 2021
Music DaBaby Removed From Lollapalooza Lineup After Homophobic Rant Lollapalooza made a statement on the matter this morning. By Alexander Cole August 01, 2021
Music Lil Wayne Signs New Deal & Announces New Album Lil Wayne signs with UTA and announces his new album "I Am Not A Human Being III." By Alex Zidel April 21, 2021
Music Joey Bada$$ Dropping A Two Pack Next Week With fans still clamoring for a new album from Joey Bada$$, the Pro Era lyricist teases an upcoming two-pack EP. By Mitch Findlay January 27, 2021