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Music Kendrick Lamar Signs New Publishing Deal Kendrick Lamar signed a global admin deal with Universal Music Publishing Group, which was announced this week. By Alex Zidel October 27, 2020
Music A$AP Ferg Gets Major Co-Sign From Tracy Morgan A$AP Ferg earns himself a flattering comparison from Tracy Morgan, who likens the rapper to a Wu-Tang legend. By Mitch Findlay March 12, 2021
Music Wack 100 Says The Game Isn't Retiring & Will Drop 30 New Songs The label head confirmed that The Game has new music on the way and isn't retiring as previously suspected. By Madusa S. January 16, 2021
Music Ice Cube Announces Launch Of "Fryday Kush" Marijuana Line The brand is inspired by the 1995 film "Friday." By Madusa S. February 13, 2021
Music Twitch Launches 'Soundtrack' Platform To Give Users Access To Rights-Cleared Music The livestream giant offers a solution for users facing takedown notices. By Dre D. September 30, 2020
Music Westside Gunn Drops "Who Made The Sunshine" Documentary With his Shady Records debut album set to drop Friday, Westside Gunn By Mitch Findlay September 30, 2020
Music Kid 'N Play Were Teased By Ice Cube For Cleaning Up Lyrics On N.W.A. Tour Kid recalled touring with the gangsta rap group and being told by city officials that they couldn't use swear words during their set. By Erika Marie February 12, 2021
Music Machine Gun Kelly Opens Up About Directing "Downfalls High" Machine Gun Kelly is set to make his directorial debut with "Downfalls High," which premieres tonight at 9PM. By Mitch Findlay January 15, 2021
Music Griselda's "Conflicted" Movie Is Out Now Griselda Records have officially come through with the release of their first official movie, "Conflicted," starring Westside Gunn and Benny The Butcher. By Mitch Findlay January 15, 2021
Sports Lil Wayne Announces New Music Tonight Lil Wayne reveals that he's releasing new music tonight during a chat with Skip Bayless. By Alex Zidel January 15, 2021
Music KXNG Crooked Wants A Bigger West Coast Presence In Verzuz KXNG Crooked notes that the west coast has been sorely underrepresented on the Verzuz stage, opening the floor for potential match-ups. By Mitch Findlay November 18, 2020
Music Pooh Shiesty Says Final Goodbye To His Brother Pooh Shiesty lays his brother Tee Da P to rest in a private funeral service. By Alex Zidel March 11, 2021