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Music Kanye West's "Yeezus" Was Almost Called "Thank God For Drugs" He revealed the original cover art, as well. By Lynn S. January 04, 2020
Music Lil Uzi Vert’s “Eternal Atake” Cover Art Inspired By A Weird Religious Cult Lil Uzi Vert's tentative album cover was inspired by "Heaven's Gate," an old religious cult that had 39 people commit suicide in the 90's. By Kevin Goddard August 02, 2018
Music Tina Knowles Seemingly Responds To Kanye West’s Awful Comments About Jay-Z & Beyonce’s Children Amid his latest Twitter tirade, Kanye West suggested that Jay-Z allegedly wants him dead, and shared why he feels betrayed by him. By Caroline Fisher March 20, 2025
Music Killer Mike Seemingly Disses Travis Scott Over Grammy Losses On New Album Mike has no remorse for beating Scott. By Elias Andrews August 02, 2024
Music YFN Lucci Shooting Footage Revealed As He Vies For Early Release The video comes as Fani Willis and Killer Mike have called for his early release. By Cole Blake July 24, 2024
Streetwear Kanye West Restocks YZY GAP Collab Items For $20 Each After the Chicago creative spoke years ago of trying to bring down his prices, it seems like he found the solution... but at what cost? By Gabriel Bras Nevares February 22, 2024
Music Drake Posts Photo Of Kendrick Lamar's Manager With OVO Merch Drake is not letting up on K. Dot or his manager. By Elias Andrews April 17, 2024
Music Latto Jokingly Calls Her Sister Brooklyn Nicole "Ms. Shein" The two are often engaged in a sibling rivalry. By Lavender Alexandria May 07, 2024
Music Rick Ross Brings Up Lil Durk's Legal Struggles While Encouraging Youth To Avoid Crime While Rick Ross and Lil Durk don't stray from tough topics of street life in their music, they have both tried to make up for their past. By Gabriel Bras Nevares March 17, 2025
Sports Cam'ron Apologizes (Sort Of) To Chad Ochocinco After Erupting On Him Over Choosing Shannon Sharpe Instead Cam'ron and Chad Ochocinco are both doing just fine on their respective platforms, but the former feels he's got the leg up still. By Zachary Horvath March 04, 2025
Music Kodak Black Extends A Helping Hand By Paying Rent For 200 Residents In Florida Housing Project Kodak Black is usually painted in a negative light, but the Florida rap star is giving back to those who need it in his community. By Zachary Horvath April 16, 2025
Music Wiz Khalifa Weighs In On J Cole's Legacy After Kendrick Lamar Apology The rapper is of two minds. By Elias Andrews December 11, 2024