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Music Desiigner Explains Why He Cut Ties With G.O.O.D. Music: "I Just Felt Uncomfortable" Desiigner shared last year that he'd left G.O.O.D. Music, but now he explains what led to his departure. By Erika Marie May 14, 2020
Music Akon Defends 6ix9ine For Snitching Akon explains why he's still riding for Tekashi 6ix9ine, defending the rapper during a conversation with DJ Whoo Kid. By Alex Zidel April 16, 2020
Music Noname Says She's Doesn't Want To "Dance On Stage For White People" Noname threatens to retire By Karlton Jahmal November 30, 2019
Music Mack 10 Looks To Ice Cube For Westside Connection Reunion Mack 10 took a moment to address the desire for a new Westside Connection album, passing the ball to Ice Cube. By Mitch Findlay August 03, 2020
Music Drake, Lil Durk & NBA Youngboy Top This Week's "Fire Emoji" Playlist Another round of picks for this week's Fire Emoji playlist. By Aron A. August 15, 2020
Relationships Is The Weeknd's "Save Your Tears" About Selena Gomez? The Weeknd's song, "Save Your Tears," off his new album, "After Hours," appears to be about his breakup with Selena Gomez, fans speculate. By Lynn S. March 20, 2020
Music Jaden Smith On Tyler, The Creator's Win: "My Boyfriend Just Won A Grammy" Is Jaden next in line for a Grammy? By Alex Zidel January 27, 2020
Music J. Cole & 21 Savage Win Their First Grammy For Best Rap Song, "A Lot" 21 Savage and J. Cole are officially Grammy Award-winning artists. By Dominiq R. January 26, 2020
Music Usher Announces Residency At The Colosseum In Las Vegas For 2021 Usher will be performing at The Colosseum in Las Vegas for five months in 2021. By Cole Blake September 04, 2020
Music Mulatto Apologizes For Wearing Shirt Depicting Hindu God Vishnu The rapper caught some static online for her fashion choice as fans debated whether or not it was offensive. By Erika Marie August 13, 2020
Music Jay-Z Poshly Corrects Someone Who Called His Suit "Pink" At Roc Nation Brunch It's mauve. Don't get it messed up. By Noah C January 26, 2020
Original Content Is 50 Cent's Rapping Ability Overlooked? Now that 50 Cent has solidified himself as a television mogul, it seems appropriate to reflect on his position in the hierarchy of hip-hop greats. By Mitch Findlay May 25, 2020