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Music Yo-Yo Loves That Ex-Boyfriend Tupac Shakur Was A "Cocky Ass N*gga" Yo-Yo laughed as she remembered the confidence of the late Tupac Shakur and the militant, revolutionary mindset he carried. By Erika Marie March 17, 2020
Music Pop Smoke Death: More Details Surface UPDATE: There were reportedly at least four masked men who broke into the Hollywood Hills home where Pop Smoke was staying. By Noah C February 19, 2020
Music Chris Brown Vs. Usher "Verzuz" Battle Might Be Lined Up Swizz Beatz and Busta Rhymes discuss the next "Verzuz" battle. By Aron A. May 17, 2020
Music Reason, Isaiah Rashad, & J.I.D. Are Up To Something TDE lyricist Reason teases a new single with J.I.D. and Isaiah Rashad, though he doesn't provide a release date. By Mitch Findlay June 12, 2020
Music Steve Stoute Launches 100% Royalty Program For Artists Steve Stoute is giving back to the independent artist movement in a real way. By Dominiq R. July 11, 2020
Music Benny The Butcher Links With Harry Fraud For "Plugs I Met Vol. 2" Benny The Butcher & Harry Fraud have been putting in work on "Plugs I Met Vol. 2," a sequel to Benny's 2019 release "Plugs I Met." By Erika Marie April 17, 2020
Music Keri Hilson Names Her Two Songs She's Most Proud Of, Talks Love Of Acting The singer stars alongside singer Tank in a new Lifetime movie that premiere's tomorrow. By Erika Marie April 10, 2021
Music Kanye West Has Several Special Guests Lined Up For "SNL" Performance: Report Teyana Taylor, Kid Cudi, and 070 Shake are reportedly joining Kanye West during "SNL." By Aron A. September 28, 2018
Original Content Why Lil Nas X's Removal From Billboard Country Chart Matters Far from an isolated incident, Lil Nas X's exclusion from the Billboard Country Charts is endemic of a wider problem facing today's hip-hop stars. By Robert Blair April 03, 2019
Original Content Soulja Boy Is The Rap Game's Misunderstood Pioneer Soulja Boy's mazy career ought to be a picture show. By Devin Ch December 20, 2018
Music Master P Signs New Deal With Lionsgate To Produce His Own Biopic Master P shares a bit more details on his biopic. By Aron A. January 15, 2019
Music Joe Budden's Proposal To Cyn Santana Captured By Love & Hip-Hop: New York A priceless moment caught on camera. By Alex Zidel March 06, 2019