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Music 50 Cent Reveals Why He Cried At Eminem’s Daughter’s Wedding According to 50 Cent, the celebration was emotional for everyone involved. By Caroline Fisher September 06, 2024
Music Young Thug Shares J. Cole's Advice: "You Gotta Get Back To Lyrics" Young Thug details his experience connecting with J. Cole during the K.O.D tour. By Mitch Findlay August 21, 2019
Original Content What Is It About Playboi Carti? Examining what makes Playboi Carti's music and everything else he does, so appealing to the masses. By Samuel Allan May 29, 2019
Original Content 5 Rappers Who Have Spoken Out Against Lean & Xanax Five rappers speak out about the dangers of hip-hop's most "trendy" drugs. By Mitch Findlay September 12, 2017
Original Content Neighborhood Nipsey Hussle's Authenticity Never Faltered Nipsey Hussle never tried to hide from his truth. By Mitch Findlay April 10, 2019
Music Kendrick Lamar's Nod To "The Color Purple" On "Alright" Praised By The Author Alice Walker praises K Dot for understanding the truth behind her words. By Devin Ch October 17, 2018
Original Content Who Is Hip-Hop Pioneer Sha-Rock? Rapper Sha-Rock was one of the highlights of the birth of hip-hop throughout New York City, inspiring a slew of women in rap. By Caleb Hardy May 24, 2023
Relationships Kanye West & Bianca Censori Are Allegedly Into Doing Naked Therapy The two allegedly feel more "liberated" in the nude. By Cole Blake October 30, 2024
Music Orlando Brown Threatens To Sue Chow Lee For Sampling Him On Hit Song, "Ms. Beautiful V" Orlando Brown wants to earn a "dollar a view" for Chow Lee's viral music video, which has racked up millions of streams. By Cole Blake April 02, 2025
Music Will Smith Addresses Slapping Chris Rock In New Track "You Lookin For Me" Jay-Z and Kendrick Lamar are the only two friends Will Smith called about his return to rap music in 2025. By Bryson "Boom" Paul March 30, 2025
Music 50 Cent Calls Himself, Eminem, & Dr. Dre The "3 Headed Monster" 50 Cent reflected on his relationship with Dr. Dre and Eminem on Instagram. By Cole Blake February 07, 2023
Pop Culture Ice Spice Does Not Understand Why Latto Has Beef With Her Ice Spice has no issues with Latto. By Devin Morton July 25, 2024