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Music Kid Cudi Announces “Lengthy” Hiatus From Music To Pursue Other Passions Before his long break, Kid Cudi dropped off his new track "Once," which he calls a "goodbye for now song." By Caroline Fisher September 29, 2025
Music Lil Uzi Vert Seemingly Hints At A New Album On The Way Lil Uzi Vert dropped a hit with "What You Saying," and it appears as though they are about to enter album mode. By Alexander Cole May 27, 2026
Pop Culture Tyla Had A Feeling Drake Was Going To Follow Her Back On Social Media: "He's Gonna Come" Tyla also teased a possible collaboration in the future. By Zachary Horvath December 04, 2023
Music Hip-Hop & R&B Experience Sharp Decline On The Billboard 200 Hip-Hop and R&B have seen some sales declines over the years, and now, those effects are being felt on the Billboard 200. By Alexander Cole July 15, 2026
Music XXL Unveils 2023 Freshman Class Featuring GloRilla, Finesse2tymes, And More XXL has revealed this year's Freshman class. By Caroline Fisher June 21, 2023
Politics MIA Explains Why She Doesn't Support Black Lives Matter Her explanation stirred up some backlash online. By Gabriel Bras Nevares January 13, 2025
Original Content Lloyd Banks Net Worth 2024: Updated Wealth Of The Rapper Discover Lloyd Banks' net worth in 2024, learn about his journey to success in rap and acting, and his lasting influence on hip-hop. By Jake Skudder January 30, 2024
Music Kodak Black Calls Future To Clarify "Coming Out Strong" Lyrics Kodak Black demands answers. By Mitch Findlay August 14, 2017
Music JAŸ-Z Announces London Show At Tottenham Hotspur Stadium: How To Cop Tickets JAŸ-Z is going to be performing in London in a few months from now, and it will be one of the biggest performances of his career. By Alexander Cole July 07, 2026
Music Kendrick Lamar Breaks A Hot 200 Record For Hip-Hop With "good kid, m.A.A.d city" Kendrick Lamar continues to solidify himself as a one-of-one talent with insane milestones like his latest one for "good kid, m.A.A.d city." By Zachary Horvath March 30, 2026
Music Busta Rhymes To Receive "Hip Hop Icon" Award During Final Day Of Harlem Week Busta Rhymes will receive the "Hip Hop Icon" Award during the final day of Harlem Week. His son will also perform. By Devin Morton August 17, 2025
Music Lawyer Fights Back Against Diddy's $100M Defamation Lawsuit Diddy accused Ariel Mitchell, attorney Courtney Burgess, and NewsNation's parent company Nexstar Media Group of spreading false info. By Gabriel Bras Nevares August 21, 2025