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Numbers Spotify Unveils "Songs Of The Summer 2021" List Spotify has unveiled their Songs Of The Summer list, featuring appearances from Olivia Rodrigo, The Kid LAROI, DaBaby, and The Weeknd. By Mitch Findlay August 24, 2021
Music Drake Dominates 2 On 2 Basketball Game, Acknowledges "Jeez Louise" Meme Drizzy made fun of himself while hooping at The Embassy in Toronto. By Taylor McCloud October 19, 2021
Original Content Why "Take Care" Is Drake's Best Album On the 10th anniversary of Drake's sophomore album "Take Care," we reflect on why it is among the most important albums in his discography. By Rose Lilah November 15, 2021
Music Wale Drops Trailer For "Folarin 2" Along With New Snippet The D.C. rapper wants his flowers while he can still smell 'em. By Taylor McCloud October 19, 2021
Music Ice Cube Explains Why Leaving N.W.A. Was "A Big Risk" For His Career The Rap icon reflected on parting ways with the group and trusting himself and his vision in the process. By Erika Marie September 20, 2021
Music Baby Keem Announces Kendrick Lamar Collab Release Date Baby Keem and Kendrick Lamar will release "Family Ties" this week. By Alex Zidel August 24, 2021
Original Content NLE Choppa Talks "Me Vs. Me", Wanting That Drake Collab, & Celebrating Young Dolph We were able to catch up with Choppa for "12 Days of Christmas," and the Memphis native shed light on his forthcoming album "Me vs. Me," working with Moneybagg Yo and Young Thug on the record, having a sober mind, and why no one will be "blocking [his] blessings" in 2022. By Erika Marie December 17, 2021
Music Timbaland Catches Heat Over Post Saying Quincy Jones "Didn't Get His Big Hit" Until "Thriller" The megaproducer became a trending topic after fans pointed out that Jones had 11 Grammys by the time "Thriller" came out, but he later clarified his point. By Erika Marie January 11, 2022
Music Jaheim Wants To Battle Usher On "Verzuz": "Someone Set It Up!!!" He gave Usher just one month to answer him and if not, Jaheim said, "I'll just say checkmate." By Erika Marie January 11, 2022
Numbers The Weeknd Is The First Artist To Have The Biggest Song In The World 2 Years In A Row The unprecedented feat is just one addition to the long list of Abel's accomplishments. By Taiyo Coates March 01, 2022
Music Chloe x Halle Respond To Fan Hating On Chloe's Looks Halle Bailey quickly comes to her sister's defense after a fan on Twitter says that Chloe is overhyped. By Joshua Robinson July 28, 2021
Music Gucci Mane Announces New Project, "So Icy Christmas," Dropping Friday Gucci Mane announced a new project on Instagram that is releasing this Friday. By Cole Blake December 13, 2021