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Music JID Explains Why He Finds Most Rap Beefs "Very Unattractive" JID has been giving off a battle-ready type of energy this year, but he's not going to engage just to "sharpen his sword." By Zachary Horvath August 09, 2025
Original Content A Brief History Of Nudity & Sexually Explicit Imagery In Hip-Hop Album Artwork In light of Meek Mill's controversial "Expensive Pain" artwork, we revisit some of Hip-Hop's most sexually explicit album covers. By Joshua Robinson October 25, 2021
Music Sean Kingston In Trouble As Judge Denies Concert Opportunity Ahead Of Wire Fraud Sentencing Sean Kingston had a shot to make some money to pay off his debt, but the judge wasn't moved by him and his attorney's argument. By Zachary Horvath May 07, 2025
Music Toosii Reveals New Look Ahead Of The Release Of New Song “Even Then,” Fans React Toosii is best known for his chart-topping hit song, “Favorite Song.” He spent most of 2024 touring with rap superstar Rod Wave. By Bryson "Boom" Paul July 17, 2025
Music G Herbo Achieves His First Solo Platinum Plaque With "Went Legit" G Herbo's last month or so has been very exciting and good things are continuing to come his way with this RIAA certification. By Zachary Horvath January 09, 2026
Music Eazy-E's Daughter Ebie Wright Claims Ice Cube Has Been "Dodging" Her She says she's been trying to contact him about appearing in her documentary about her Rap legend father. By Erika Marie April 14, 2021
Music Yungeen Ace's Diss Tracks Played During Foolio's Murder Trial Isaiah Chance, Sean Gathright, Davion Murphy, and Rashad Murphy are facing first-degree murder charges for the death of Julio Foolio. By Cole Blake April 22, 2026
Music Wale Reveals If He Ever Dated Solange Rumors that Wale was once romantically involved with Solange have been rampant for a while now, and he's finally set the record straight. By Caroline Fisher December 18, 2025
Music Diddy Officially Files Appeal Over His 50-Month Prison Sentence Diddy and his team have been getting ready to appeal his sentence for a while and it's officially in ahead of his court appearance. By Zachary Horvath March 16, 2026
Original Content What Happened to Lil Xan? Despite rumors that he died, retired, or quit, Lil Xan is still making music today. Here's a look at what happened to Lil Xan. By Josh Megson April 05, 2023
Music J. Cole Details His Creative Process Behind "Disc 2 Track 2" From "The Fall-Off" J. Cole will finally be releasing his highly anticipated project, "The Fall-Off," as his seventh studio album, next month. By Cole Blake January 21, 2026
Music 23 Richest Female Rappers (Ranked) 2023: Nicki Minaj, Cardi B, And More Discover the top 23 richest female rappers of 2023, including Nicki Minaj, Cardi B, and more. Learn about their net worths and careers. By Jake Skudder April 25, 2023