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Pop Culture 6ix9ine's Judge Was "Scolding" & Deliberately Dramatic: An Interview With @InnerCityPress EXCLUSIVE: Matthew Lee of Inner City Press speaks on his coverage of the high-profile 6ix9ine case. By Alex Zidel December 20, 2019
Music Pop Smoke Has More Music On The Way, Says His Label Head The rapper's label confirmed the late Canarsie artist has more posthumous music on the way. By Madusa S. January 23, 2021
Music Benny The Butcher Explains Delay In Releasing Drake Collab, Say He "Can't Wait" They've been teasing this collab since late 2019 & Benny discussed why he's "appreciative" of Drizzy taking the time to work with him. By Erika Marie March 18, 2021
Streetwear Freddie Gibbs Announces New Merch Alongside Release Of "Big Boss Rabbit" The Grammy-nominated artist released the merch alongside the new single. By Madusa S. April 02, 2021
Pop Culture "Verzuz" Announces In-Person Battle Hiatus The Verzuz battle team decides to take a break from in-person battles amid increased Covid-19 numbers. By Veracia Ankrah January 08, 2021
Music Prince's Family Claims His Estate Has Not Paid Them A Cent Prince's three siblings, Sharon, Norrine, and John Nelson are pleading the court to be paid by his estate, claiming they have not seen a cent of their late brother's fortune. By Lynn S. March 28, 2020
Music N.W.A.'s "F*ck Tha Police" Nearly Quadruples In Streams Amid George Floyd Protests N.W.A.'s 1988 hit "F*ck Da Police" has seen a major spike in streams ever since protests against police brutality have kicked off across the country. By Lynn S. June 04, 2020
Music Slowthai Kicked Out Of NME Awards: Watch Slowthai was kicked out of the NME Awards after confronting an audience member who booed him for how he behaved with one of the hosts, Kathryn Ryan. By Lynn S. February 13, 2020
Music Lil Rel Howery Recalls "Funnier" Improv Version Of Jay-Z's "Moonlight" Music Video Lil Rel Howery seems open to revisiting that concept as a special. By Noah C February 13, 2020
Music Noah Cyrus Drops Beautiful "Dunno" Cover In Honor Of Mac Miller Noah Cyrus performed a cover of Mac Miller's "Dunno" and made a donation to the Mac Miller Fund, this week. By Cole Blake July 25, 2020
Music 6ix9ine's "FEFE" Beat Was Originally Meant For Drake Can you imagine Drake on "FEFE?" By Mitch Findlay September 05, 2019
Music Anderson .Paak Drops "Oxnard" Featuring Kendrick Lamar, J. Cole, Q-Tip, & More .Paak has a new perspective on life. By Karlton Jahmal November 16, 2018