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Streetwear Sexyy Red Claims She "Ain’t Gotta Rap" With NSFW Thirst Trap Sexyy will always be a controversial figure. By Zachary Horvath February 26, 2024
Music Inspectah Deck Shares Story Behind Legendary "Triumph" Verse During an appearance on Talib Kweli's "The People's Party," Inspectah Deck breaks down the incredible origin story behind his "Triumph" verse. By Mitch Findlay November 12, 2020
Music What Is Nerdcore? The Evolution Of Geek Rap The niche subgenre gives room for unconventional rappers to shine. By Demi Phillips January 02, 2024
Music Sexyy Red Reacts To Fake “Cousin” Calling Her Out, Doesn’t Hold Back A woman claiming to be related to Sexyy Red recently accused her of leaving her family behind amid her success. By Caroline Fisher April 17, 2024
Music Freddie Gibbs's Does Hilarious Michael Jackson Impression During "SSS" Sessions Freddie Gibbs is gunning for the King of R&B title. By Aron A. February 24, 2022
Original Content What Happened To Obie Trice? Long before Westside Boogie and Grip, Obie Trice was Shady Records' leading protege. Here, we take a look at where the Detroit rapper's momentum dropped off, and what's happened to him since. By Robert Blair June 29, 2022
Music Ty Dolla $ign No Longer Listed As Co-Defendant In Sample Clearance Lawsuit Against Kanye West Ty Dolla $ign had his name removed from a copyright infringement lawsuit over an uncleared sample that Kanye West allegedly used. By Devin Morton August 01, 2025
Music Keyshia Ka’oir Defends Gucci Mane After Fans Make Disrespectful Assumptions About Enchanting’s Passing She didn't hold anything back in her comment under Gucci's tribute to the late rapper. By Lavender Alexandria June 11, 2024
Music SZA Calls Out White House For Using Her Song In Pro-ICE Post Recently, the White House posted a video of ICE officers arresting people, set to the SZA song "Big Boys." By Caroline Fisher December 11, 2025
Music "Madvillainy" Turns 20: MF DOOM & Madlib's Most Obscure References Few albums in rap history are as revered as this 2004 classic. Whether it's the genre's underground roots or a slew of unearthed entertainment gems, "Madvillainy" still holds so many deep secrets to cherish. By Gabriel Bras Nevares March 23, 2024
Relationships Rick Ross' Ex Tia Kemp Roasts Cristina Mackey's Cooking Skills Tia Kemp was unimpressed with Cristina Mackey's taco bar. By Caroline Fisher January 12, 2024
Original Content Soulja Boy Net Worth 2024: Updated Wealth Of The Rapper Dive into Soulja Boy's net worth in 2024, learning how his music, business ventures, and lifestyle contribute to his wealth. By Jake Skudder February 14, 2024