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Music 22 Savage Changes His Rap Name 22 Savage will now be known as "Young 22." By Kevin Goddard February 08, 2017
Music Young Thug's Father Blasts Fake Love From Other Rappers After Son's Release From Prison Jeffery Williams Sr. is not happy at all. By Gabriel Bras Nevares November 09, 2024
Music Big Boi Talks Electrifying New Papa Johns Commercial & Longevity In Hip-Hop 30 years after the release of "Southernplayalisticadillacmuzik," Big Boi remains committed to pushing the boundaries through his musical ventures, whether in his solo discography or dishing out delicious bars for Papa Johns new campaign, "Better Get You Some." By Aron A. April 08, 2024
Music 50 Cent Continues Trolling Rick Ross For Seemingly Opening For Bow Wow On Tour 50 Cent has been beefing with Rick Ross, Big Meech, Lil Meech, Jim Jones, and more celebrities in recent weeks. By Cole Blake March 12, 2025
Sports Terence Crawford Admits He Once Wanted To “Choke” Trey Songz Over A Bet According to Terence Crawford, 50 Cent intervened before his tense encounter with Trey Songz got out of hand. By Caroline Fisher April 24, 2025
Music Playboi Carti Enters Rare Taylor Swift Territory With "MUSIC" Streaming Debut Playboi Carti was always going to perform well with fans, but his latest album has broken through in a way few predicted. By Elias Andrews March 18, 2025
Streetwear Ice Spice Flaunts Her Figure In Her "Fifth Element" Halloween Costume This is a great look for the Bronx femcee. By Gabriel Bras Nevares October 27, 2024
Music Star Boy Refuses To Clear Samples For Destroy Lonely And Kanye West Collabs The producer isn't budging. By Elias Andrews September 04, 2024
TV The Best Rap Cameos On "The Simpsons" Celebrity cameos have been intrinsic to the show's cultural relevance. Here are the best cameos from rappers on "The Simpsons." By Mike Fugere May 23, 2023
Music Ice Spice & Nicki Minaj Twerk Side By Side In The Studio After a fire remix of "Princess Diana," the two star femcees are keeping the heat up on social media. By Gabriel Bras Nevares April 16, 2023
Music Tony Yayo Shares Earnings From 50 Cent's "Final Lap Tour" & Announces Podcast Plans Tony Yayo made “six figures” on 50 Cent's "Final Lap Tour." By Cole Blake January 13, 2024
Original Content Summer Walker: 10 Essential Songs We highlight some essential listening when it comes to the talented Summer Walker. By Madusa S. July 25, 2020