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Original Content How Drake's "Thank Me Later" Became A Classic It's been 13 years since Drake's "Thank Me Later" released, an album that signified and inspired a new era of hip-hop. By Caleb Hardy May 16, 2023
Music Lil Uzi Vert Rushed To The Hospital With JT By His Side Further details on Lil Uzi Vert's current condition or why paramedics brought them to the hospital remain unclear. By Cole Blake April 22, 2025
Music The Alchemist Announces New Album, "Flying High," Featuring Earl Sweatshirt, Billy Woods, & More The Alchemist says he's got new music dropping on Friday. By Cole Blake June 26, 2023
Original Content Chance The Rapper Net Worth 2024: Updated Wealth Of The Star Discover Chance The Rapper's net worth in 2024, exploring his career, independence, entrepreneurial ventures, and philanthropy. By Jake Skudder January 09, 2024
Pop Culture JT Defends Sexyy Red After Her Sex Tape Leaks JT came to the defense of Sexyy Red during her newest drama. By Lavender Alexandria October 06, 2023
Original Content A Tropical Takeover: The Steel Drum In Hip-Hop A look at the steel drum's infiltration into hip-hop production. By Joseph Coffey-Slattery November 08, 2018
Music T-Boz Laughs Off Left Eye Conspiracy Rumors, Talks "Disrespectful" TLC Fans In 2002, Lisa Lopes was killed in a tragic car crash, and since that time, conspiracy theories have run rampant. By Erika Marie October 05, 2020
Music Strange Music CEO Believes Suge Knight's Harsh Decisions Were "Necessary" As Death Row Boss Travis O'Guin believes some of the tall tales around Suge Knight's ruthless Death Row management often get "blown out of proportion." By Gabriel Bras Nevares April 06, 2025
Music Young Dro Gets Heated When His Friend Laughs At His Addiction Struggles On "The Breakfast Club" T.I. had to ease tensions. By Gabriel Bras Nevares October 14, 2024
Music Lil Uzi Vert Collaborator Drives Excitement For Potential "The Perfect LUV Tape" Sequel With Tantalizing Update Lil Uzi Vert has been quiet since "Eternal Atake 2," but they might be coming back this year with another sequel project. By Zachary Horvath May 03, 2025
Original Content Who Is EST Gee? Louisville rapper EST Gee has been through the wringer, resulting in a composed yet enraged sound that transcends today's hip-hop scene. By Caleb Hardy May 30, 2023
Music 2Pac Went To College? Pastor Jamal Bryant Makes The Claim On The GAUD Show, Author Jeff Pearlman Says Pastor Is Lying 2Pac's history shares that the rapper was born in New York, raised in Baltimore, and learned the game from Oakland. By Bryson "Boom" Paul May 12, 2025