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Pop Culture Rapper Deezer D Passes Away at 55 The "ER" star passed away on Thursday, January 7th. By Madusa S. January 08, 2021
Music Tupac Secures A Bunch Of Posthumous Platinum Plaques The RIAA reveals that Tupac's 1993 singles "Keep Ya Head Up" and "I Get Around" finally reach platinum status, and "Dear Mama" has officially gone triple platinum. By Joshua Robinson April 02, 2021
Music Boosie Badazz Would Let His Shooters Go Free: "I Live By A Code" The rapper discussed snitch culture and why he wouldn't cooperate with authorities against the assailants who shot him. By Erika Marie February 05, 2021
Music Gucci Mane Reads Classic Literature In MSCHF's "Project Gucciberg" Deepfake With the release of "Project Gucciberg," Gucci Mane is the latest entertainer to fall victim to third-party deepfakes. By Joshua Robinson March 04, 2021
Original Content D Smoke After "Rhythm + Flow": A Conversation On Gang Culture, "Black Habits," Rapping Techniques & More D Smoke opens up about "Black Habits," his victory on Netflix's "Rhythm + Flow," and the importance of creative songwriting in the season premiere of "On The Come Up." By Mitch Findlay October 01, 2020
Music NBA YoungBoy's $540K Bail Revoked, Will Remain In Jail Until Trial: Report New court documents confirm the new developments in his federal case. By Madusa S. April 02, 2021
Music Kanye West Details His Plan To "Free All Artists By Any Means Necessary" Kanye West is intent on backing his words with tangible actions. By Dre D. September 23, 2020
Music Benny The Butcher Announces "The Burden Of Plugs" Tour Benny The Butcher is ready to take his show on the road, announcing "The Burden Of Plugs" tour date this October. By Mitch Findlay April 02, 2021
Music Kodak Black & NBA YoungBoy Drop Albums: Twitter Reacts With Kodak Black and YoungBoy Never Broke Again both having delivered new albums last night, check out some of the early reactions hitting Twitter. By Mitch Findlay November 11, 2020
Music Drake Fans Have Theories About "Scary Hours" Announcement Drake fans have theories about his new "Scary Hours" music, reacting excitedly to the news. By Alex Zidel March 04, 2021
Music Jay-Z's Roc Nation Signs Christina Aguilera To Management Deal The iconic pop star will be joining the Jay-Z-launched powerhouse agency alongside artists like Megan Thee Stallion, DJ Khaled, and Mariah Carey. By Aron A. November 10, 2020
Music Mulatto Claps Back At Fan For Criticizing Her Music: "It's Lyrics To A Song" Mulatto had to let a fan know that her lyrics and music altogether shouldn't be taken so seriously by sensitive fans. By Keenan Higgins January 08, 2021