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Music Jayda Cheaves Explains Awkward LL Cool J Encounter: "So Sorry, No Disrespect" She explained that she was nervous to meet the Rap legend and froze up when they took a photo together. By Erika Marie October 07, 2021
Music Donald Glover Speaks Out Against "Atlanta" & "Dave" Comparisons Twitter reacts after Donald Glover shut down comparisons between "Atlanta" and "Dave" in a pair of since-deleted tweets. By Aron A. November 01, 2021
Original Content 6 New Artists You Should Hear We highlight six new names to add to your playlists, including Igwe Aka, Will Hill and King Khali. By Rose Lilah July 16, 2021
Music DJ Khaled Explains Kanye West Wearing Wedding Ring In IG Post The producer shared a photo that showed Ye still rocking his wedding band amid his divorce from Kim Kardashian. By Erika Marie May 01, 2021
Music Morray Visits Mo3's Gravesite Alongside Mo3's Son Morray pays his respects to Mo3 and teases his upcoming collaboration with the late artist. By Joshua Robinson August 11, 2021
Music Kodak Black Shares His Last Conversation With XXXTentacion The rapper shared footage of the final conversation he had with X before his passing. By Madusa S. June 19, 2021
Music Jim Jones Addresses Wack 100 & 6ix9ine Drama: "I Put A Whole Coast On" The Dipset icon accused Wack of "trying to bring down powerful Black men that are in positions to help other powerful Black men." By Erika Marie August 11, 2021
Music Saweetie Scores Another Platinum Single With "Best Friend" Ft. Doja Cat "Best Friend" feat. Doja Cat, which dropped in January, becomes the latest platinum plaque added to Saweetie's growing collection. By Joe Abrams June 19, 2021
Relationships Keyshia Ka'Oir Blames Gucci Mane's 2013 Tweets On Mental Health & Addiciton Issues Keyshia Ka'Oir provides more insight into Gucci Mane's infamous Twitter rant in 2013 as well as how she helped him get through his prison sentence. By Joshua Robinson May 27, 2021
Original Content Rise & Grind: Pressa Speaks On Coi Leray "Attachments" Remix, The Loss Of Houdini & More Toronto's Pressa joins us for this week's edition of "Rise & Grind" where he reveals why he chose Coi Leray over Pooh Shiesty for the "Attachments" remix, his love for "Snowfall" and the legacy of the late Houdini. By Aron A. August 23, 2021
Music Rubi Rose, Pooh Shiesty, Flo Milli, & 42 Dugg Come Through For XXL Freshman Cypher Rubi Rose, Pooh Shiesty, Flo Milli, and 42 Dugg slide over a Nick Mira-produced beat for their XXL Freshman cypher. By Alex Zidel July 15, 2021
Music Two Swedish Rappers Jailed For Kidnapping Rival Artist In Criminal Network Shakedown Swedish rappers Yasin and HAVAL were among 27 other people convicted for their involvement in a criminal network. By Joshua Robinson July 15, 2021