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Music Donald Glover Created "Awaken, My Love!" After Someone Said "He Can't Make A Hit" The Childish Gambino hitmaker revealed that his highest-charting album was birthed because he was being "extremely petty." By Erika Marie March 03, 2022
Sports Kanye West Made A Surprise Appearance In McDonald's Super Bowl Commercial Kanye West made a surprise appearance in McDonald's Super Bowl LVI commercial. By Brianna Lawson February 14, 2022
Music Megan Thee Stallion & Tory Lanez Case: Attorney Claims Bullet Fragments Are Missing Lanez's attorney Shawn Holley alleges that the bullet fragments that were reportedly taken from Megan's ankles cannot be located. By Erika Marie December 15, 2021
Music Tory Lanez Checks On SpotemGottem After Violent Drive-By Shooting Tory Lanez and SpotemGottem recently linked up over a video call. By Joshua Robinson September 23, 2021
Music Birdman Says NBA YoungBoy Will Be The Biggest Rapper, Drake Will Be The Richest Birdman thinks NBA YoungBoy will be the biggest rapper in the world. By Alex Zidel September 23, 2021
Original Content Diamond Certified Hip-Hop Albums: A Complete Guide A comprehensive guide to hip-hop's diamond-certified canon, which includes albums from Eminem, 2Pac, The Notorious B.I.G, and Lauryn Hill. By Robert Blair August 01, 2021
Music SZA Says TDE's Punch Told Her She's "Losing [Her] Individuality" The singer asked fans if they believed this was true. By Erika Marie September 23, 2021
Music Kid Cudi Is Writing A Movie Kid Cudi recently revealed that he's currently in the middle of writing the second act in a film that he has been working on. By Joshua Robinson July 30, 2021
Music Omarion Says It "Would Be Dope" To Appear On "Verzuz" With Chris Brown The internet had quite a bit to say about this potential pairing. By Erika Marie September 22, 2021
Music Hitmaka Gets New EMPIRE Gig As Vice President Of A&R The platinum-selling artist and producer will be expanding his A&R talents with the independent powerhouse. By Erika Marie September 22, 2021
Music Cordae Answers Who Would Win "Verzuz" Between Usher & Chris Brown The rapper also called it "wild" that Jaheim would challenge Usher to a "Verzuz." He says, "Man, I love his confidence." By Erika Marie January 13, 2022
Music Saweetie Spotted In Studio With Dr. Dre & Erick Sermon A big link-up. By Jordan Schenkman March 03, 2022