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Original Content DJ Jazzy Jeff Talks "Making Beats" Program, "Fresh Prince" Days, & Reminiscing With Will Smith Hip Hop icon DJ Jazzy Jeff is helping aspiring producers learn the game. He chatted with us about breaking Hip Hop's rules, admiring this generation of beatmakers, & being the same Jeff from Philly (who apparently makes great Kool-Aid!). By Erika Marie April 17, 2023
TV "The Rap Game" Season 4 Stars: Where Are They Now? The youngins of ‘The Rap Game’ season 4 have diversified their portfolios since leaving the show. By Demi Phillips November 22, 2023
Music FBG Duck Murder: New O-Block Footage Surfaces From Before & After Hit Viewer discretion is advised, as these new clips seem to show the shooting itself, culprits' escape, and when they arrived back in the neighborhood. By Gabriel Bras Nevares January 30, 2024
Music Who Is B-Real? Cypress Hill's Hip-Hop Legend Playing an instrumental role in blending the worlds of rock and hip-hop, we're looking into the career of Cypress Hill lead B-Real. By Caleb Hardy June 05, 2023
Music Irv Gotti Says Drake Is The "Eminem Of Today" Watch a clip from his Drink Champs episode. By Trevor Smith November 05, 2017
Politics Tyler, The Creator Blasts ICE And Condemns Donald Trump's Supporters Tyler, the Creator's message comes as protests have continued across the United States in the wake of Alex Pretti and Renee Good's deaths. By Cole Blake January 28, 2026
Music Kanye West & N3on Discuss The Reason Why The Streamer Faked His Death Kanye West has sat with a variety of streamers in recent months, including N3on, Akademiks, and World Star Hip-Hop. By Bryson "Boom" Paul April 26, 2025
Music Alleged Reason For Logic's Break-Up With Jessica Andrea Surfaces A prenup and growing disinterest are allegedly at the root of Logic & his wife's split. By Devin Ch March 21, 2018
Society Major Key: 13 Rappers Who Received The Key To The City From Diddy to Bun B, these artists were formally honored for their success and service. By Kristen Bromiley April 04, 2017
Music Aubrey O'Day Misses Out On Danity Kane Reunion Due To Hospitalization Aubrey O'Day joined Danity Kane in the mid-2000s under Diddy's tutelage, a mogul she has since blasted for years due to his many allegations. By Gabriel Bras Nevares December 12, 2025
Music Kanye West To Make Indian Debut With 2026 Tour Kanye West has faced rejection from venues around the world for his antisemitic rants and other scandals in recent years. By Caroline Fisher January 20, 2026
Music Barry Manilow Net Worth 2024: What Is The Singer Worth? Explore the life and career of Barry Manilow, whose timeless music and enduring talent have cemented his place in entertainment history. By Rain Adams March 27, 2024