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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
Original Content 10 Essential August Alsina Tracks August Alsina: a primer. By Danny Schwartz January 30, 2017
Music Rio Da Yung OG Released From Prison With Plans For A Massive "Welcome Home Concert" Rio Da Yung OG is finally back home. By Cole Blake December 12, 2024
Music Biggie's Son CJ Accused Of Facilitating Alleged Diddy Assault This lawsuit comes from an anonymous man who claimed Diddy allegedly masturbated into a shirt Biggie once owned. By Gabriel Bras Nevares July 12, 2025
Music Yeat Revitalizes A Drake Classic On Our New "Fire Emoji" Playlist Update This week's "Fire Emoji" playlist update is led by Yeat, Quavo, Takeoff, Westside Gunn, Doechii, Lil Tjay, and 42 Dugg. By Gabriel Bras Nevares May 03, 2025
Reviews Chris Brown Sets Crypto.com Arena Ablaze With Unforgettable "11:11" Tour Finale In Los Angeles The "11:11" tour is a testament to Brown's artistry, longevity, charisma, and sheer talent. By Tallie Spencer August 08, 2024
Music 50 Cent Reflects On 20th Anniversary Of "Get Rich or Die Tryin'" It's officially been 20 years since the release of 50 Cent's "Get Rich or Die Tryin.'" By Cole Blake February 06, 2023
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 Playboi Carti & The Weeknd's FaceTime Sparks Excitement Amongst Fans Carti and Abel part two? By Zachary Horvath August 26, 2024
Music Ski Mask The Slump God Attends XXXTENTACION Memorial At X's Mother's House XXXTENTACION passed away seven years ago, and his mom Cleopatra Bernard hosted Ski Mask The Slump God and many others for its anniversary. By Gabriel Bras Nevares June 19, 2025
Music ASAP Rocky Reveals What’s Holding Up “Don’t Be Dumb” Release According to ASAP Rocky, his eagerly anticipated fourth studio album hasn't dropped yet due to circumstances out of his control. By Caroline Fisher September 23, 2025
Music PlaqueBoyMax Reveals He’s Launching His Own Record Label Earlier this week, PlaqueBoyMax took to Twitter/X to invite fans to submit their music in hopes of being picked to join him on stream. By Caroline Fisher August 21, 2025