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Music Travis Scott Sets New All-Time Record On Fortnite Travis Scott's virtual "Astronomical" performance broke Fortnite's all-time record for most live viewers at a time, raking in 12.3 million. By Lynn S. April 24, 2020
Music Big Sean Talks Uniting Tee Grizzley, Eminem & More For "Friday Night Cypher" Though Detroit rappers have not always seen eye to eye, Big Sean managed to unite his city on the epic "Friday Night Cypher." By Mitch Findlay September 04, 2020
Music Megan Thee Stallion & Doja Cat Hit Up "Harleywood" With "Birds Of Prey" Cast Okay, now collab. By Lynn S. January 25, 2020
Music 2020 XXL Freshman Reactions: Don Toliver Snubbed, Jack Harlow Criticized People are going off about the new XXL Freshman List, arguing that Don Toliver definitely earned himself a spot. By Alex Zidel August 11, 2020
Music Akon Reveals $6 Billion Contract To Build City In Senegal Akon's made official advancements in building a city in Senegal. By Aron A. June 16, 2020
Original Content A Brief History Of Chopping: The Fastest Flows Ever Sound barrier in shambles. By Mitch Findlay January 28, 2020
Music LL Cool J Honors Chadwick Boseman: "He Inspired People" In the wake of Chadwick Boseman's tragic death, hip-hop legend LL Cool J offers his take on the actor's legacy. By Mitch Findlay September 02, 2020
Original Content Lloyd Banks Vs. Rick Ross: A Complete History A complete history of the long-running and tense beef between Rick Ross and Lloyd Banks, a feud that originally began in 2009. By Mitch Findlay September 02, 2020
Music Meek Mill Is Coming Back With A Vengeance Meek Mill gives fans a taste of his upcoming album, previewing what sounds like an introductory banger. By Mitch Findlay May 21, 2020
Music Beenie Man Slams "Billboard" For Excluding Him & Bounty Killer From "Verzuz" Cover Art The dancehall artists brought an entertaining "Verzuz" but weren't added to the list of artists featured on the artwork for Billboard's cover story. By Erika Marie August 10, 2020
Music Gillie Da Kid Blasts Akon Over 6ix9ine Collab: "You Gon' Backdoor N*ggas Like That?" Gillie Da kid can't get behind Akon and 6ix9ine working together, and he recently had a few things to say about the pair's musical partnership. By Erika Marie June 15, 2020
Music Fat Joe Doesn't Think Anyone Can Go Up Against Eminem On "Verzuz" Fat Joe gave his argument why Eminem is a different breed of rapper, adding that he can't think of anyone that could go up against the Detroit emcee in a "Verzuz" battle. By Erika Marie May 20, 2020