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Music Rihanna May Calm The Nerves Of Fans With This Latest Album Update Rihanna has kept music on the back burner for most of these last nine years, but we do feel she's finding more time to create again. By Zachary Horvath May 06, 2025
Music Elliott Wilson Apologizes To SZA For "Ignorant" Response To "One Of Them Days" Elliott Wilson says he was being "ignorant." By Cole Blake November 16, 2024
Music Billboard Will Stop Counting Artist's Website Sales Towards Hot 100 Billboard is no longer counting digital sales from artist's websites to the Hot 100. By Lavender Alexandria June 30, 2023
Music Mary J. Blige Admits To Being "Afraid Of Success" Until She Met Diddy The best friend revisited the early days before the Queen of Hip Hop-Soul earned her legendary title. By Erika Marie January 27, 2023
Music David Foster Net Worth 2024: What Is The Music Legend Worth? Explore the multifaceted career of David Foster, a musical maestro whose influence spans decades and transcends genres. By Rain Adams January 24, 2024
Music Pusha T Speaks On Kid Cudi & Kanye West Fall Out: "It's F*cked Up" Pusha T says he appreciates Kid Cudi for clearing "Rock N Roll" after Cudi's public dispute with Kanye West. By Aron A. April 26, 2022
Music NLE Choppa Divulges On His Clean Lifestyle NLE Choppa is looking to live the healthiest life possible. By Alexander Cole September 12, 2020
Original Content Mixtapes: A Brief History Of Hip-Hop's Ever Evolving Tool From DJ Clue's casette tapes to major label involvement, we trace the history of the iconic hip-hop mixtape. By Michael Kawaida February 25, 2020
Music Vybz Kartel Sports Custom Drake-Gifted OVO Chain During Stream With Kai Cenat Drake recently surprised Vybz Kartel with a special gift in honor of his release from prison and back-to-back shows in New York City. By Caroline Fisher April 27, 2025
Music Kanye West Reportedly Filmed DJ Akademiks Interview Wearing "All Black Costume" Kanye West tweets are one thing, but the rapper allegedly did an interview wearing an extremely controversial outfit. By Elias Andrews March 20, 2025
Music Lil Baby Breaks His Silence On Kendrick Lamar Name-Dropping Him On "Not Like Us" Baby's assessment of the Kendrick Lamar and Drake beef will probably surprise you. By Gabriel Bras Nevares December 19, 2024
Music Mike Shabb Talks Earl Sweatshirt Collab, Nicholas Craven Partnership & “Sewaside III” Mike Shabb began making waves after producing "Switches On Everything" for Westside Gunn but his latest project, "Sewaside III" is a brilliant display of his creative prowess as both as MC and producer. We caught up with Mike Shabb to discuss his latest project, Earl Sweatshirt, Joe Budden and Kevin Durant co-signs, and his creative partnership with Nicholas Craven. By Aron A. July 15, 2024