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Pop Culture Lost Boyz Talk Notorious B.I.G. And "Renee" On "Drink Champs" The 90s East Coast icons joined N.O.R.E. and DJ EFN on their popular podcast. By Ben Mock May 20, 2023
Music French Montana Responds To "Squid Game" Meme Suggesting No One Knows His Solo Songs French Montana responds to a "Squid Game" meme by attempting to prove he has memorable solo hits. By Alex Zidel October 26, 2021
Original Content When Hip-Hop's Mentees Become The Mentors We take a look at those who transitioned from the role of protégé to teacher. By Robert Blair September 14, 2021
TV Jodie Turner-Smith Recalls Gig As Model In The-Dream & Kanye West's Music Video She thought she was just going to a meeting with Hype Williams & it ended up being a video shoot. By Erika Marie February 11, 2020
Music Lil Durk: Chicago's Drill Ambassador & Storyteller Chicago-born native Lil Durk, uses his music to narrate life's trials and triumphs, impacting hip-hop globally. By Michael Fernandez July 31, 2023
Music Hip-Hop Honors Sinead O'Connor: Ice-T, Questlove, Bun B & Chuck D Mourn Loss The Irish musical icon's impact transcended not just genres, but the medium as a whole. By Gabriel Bras Nevares July 27, 2023
Music Hip Hop 50th Anniversary Countdown: Year 4 1976 Explore the evolution of Hip Hop in 1976, a pivotal year marked by innovative music, the birth of breakdancing, and emerging fashion trends. By Jake Skudder June 11, 2023
Music JAY-Z Goes Viral With Regretful "Big Pimpin" Comments From 2010 JAY-Z's comments about regretting "Big Pimpin'" in 2010 have gone viral. By Alex Zidel May 04, 2021
Music Danny Brown Recalls Almost Signing With 50 Cent Danny Brown recalls when he almost signed with 50 Cent, revealing the reason why the deal didn't come to pass. By Mitch Findlay May 27, 2021
Music 112 Singer Slim Refutes Claim That Group Was Hit With "Bad Boy Curse" Slim called talks of "Bad Boy Curse" conspiracy "comical" before discussing why 112 eventually broke up (and are currently in a legal battle against once another). By Erika Marie August 06, 2020
Music DDG Confirms Breakup From Halle Bailey With Heartfelt Statement The two welcomed a child in 2023. By Elias Andrews October 03, 2024
Music Rick Ross Welcomes His Baby Boy Billion Into The World Billion Leonard Roberts has been born! By Alex Zidel November 07, 2018