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Original Content A Written Testimony: The Road To Jay Electronica's Debut Album Jay Electronica finally announced a timeline for his debut album, which has been years and years in the making. Below, we chart the journey to "A Written Testimony." By Robert Blair February 15, 2020
Music Lil Yachty Announces "Lil Boat 3" Lil Yachty confirms the release of "Lil Boat 3," which will include his new single "Oprah's Bank Account" with DaBaby and Drake. By Alex Zidel March 10, 2020
Music Yung Lean Donates All Streaming Profits To Black Lives Matter Yung Lean makes a powerful pledge to donate the entirety of his streaming and merch revenue to Black Lives Matter and American bail funds. By Mitch Findlay June 04, 2020
Relationships Kehlani Fans Convinced New Album Is About Her Ex YG Kehlani just dropped her new album, "It Was Good Until It Wasn't," on Friday, and fans are positive that her recent split with YG inspired the music. By Lynn S. May 08, 2020
Music Stream Lil Durk's "Just Cause Y'all Waited 2" Album Lil Durk delivers his new album, "Just Cause Y'all Waited 2" with features from Lil Baby, Polo G, Gunna, and G Herbo. By Lynn S. May 08, 2020
Music Future To Transform Atlanta Park Into Winter Wonderland For Local Families Future's nonprofit is creating a winter wonderland. By Noah C December 21, 2019
Numbers J.I.D. & J. Cole's "Off Deez" Goes Gold Dreamville's J.I.D. earns yet another "DiCaprio 2" plaque, this time for his zany J. Cole collaboration "Off Deez." By Mitch Findlay March 09, 2020
Original Content Why MF Doom Is Allowed To Use Imposters On Stage Hot on the heels of accusations that Kendrick used a stand-in during a live performance, we analyse why MF Doom continues to get away with sending body doubles to his shows. By Robert Blair December 02, 2019
Music Nipsey Hussle Remembered By MixedByAli Nipsey Hussle's longtime collaborator Derek "MixedByAli" Ali takes a moment to pay homage to his fallen friend. By Mitch Findlay May 07, 2020
Music Ne-Yo & Nick Cannon Debate "Verzuz" Between Usher & Justin Timberlake Ne-Yo and Nick Cannon discussed the possibility of a "Verzuz" battle between Usher and Justin Timberlake, and who they think would take the crown. By Erika Marie May 07, 2020
Music XO's 88GLAM Break Silence On New Music Amid Break Up Rumors 88GLAM ends speculation that they won't be releasing a new album after rumors circulate that they've been dropped from XO. By Aron A. April 07, 2020
Music Jason DeRulo Shows Off His Most Expensive Accessories On "Insane Jewelry Collection" Jason Derulo popped open his suitcase with bling. By Chantilly Post December 20, 2019