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Music Kanye West's Claims About Lucian Grange Resurface Amidst Drake Petition Fans think Ye was on to something. By Elias Andrews November 25, 2024
Music What Is DMX's Best-Selling Album? DMX made history with his first two albums but his third album, “…And Then There Was X” was an even bigger success. By Axl Banks November 23, 2023
Music The Lil Baby Dilemma: Declining Reign, Diminished Dominance & The End Of An Era Lil Baby’s run dominated both the charts and the streets, but even Atlanta’s baton carrier has a ceiling, and 2025 made it impossible to ignore. By Aron A. September 26, 2025
Music Jay-Z Fires Back At Man Alleging He’s His Secret Son Amid New Lawsuit A man named Rymir Satterthwaite has been alleging that he's Jay-Z's illegitimate son for years, and the mogul has had enough. By Caroline Fisher July 11, 2025
Music Playboi Carti Affiliate R5 Homixide Dead At 22 Atlanta rapper R5 Homixide, born Rashad Dowdy, has reportedly died at 22 years old. By Joshua Robinson August 25, 2021
Music Jim Jones Trashes Clipse's "Ace Trumpets" Jim Jones has had his issues with Pusha T and Clipse in the past and it seems like he could be reigniting their feud. By Zachary Horvath June 18, 2025
Music Kendrick Lamar's Official Grammys Submissions For 2026 Revealed Kendrick Lamar already won big last year, but he "opened his mouth" again with the "GNX" album and other collaborations under his belt. By Gabriel Bras Nevares October 03, 2025
Music Diamond D Recalls 2Pac Shooting "Drunk" Cops After Clark Atlanta University’s Homecoming Diamond D recently reflected on the time 2Pac shot two cops in Atlanta. By Cole Blake November 01, 2023
Music Playboi Carti Talks Influences, Advice For Aspiring Rappers Playboi Carti reveals who he listens to. By Matt F June 27, 2017
Music Stevie J Reveals Diddy Gave Him $6.5K In Cash The First Time They Met Stevie J and Diddy go way back, and the producer credits the Bad Boy founder for helping him early in his career. By Caroline Fisher March 05, 2025
Music JT Labels Cardi B's Sister, Hennessy, Jobless In Latest Fiery Message Cardi B reignited her feud with JT by dissing her and Lil Uzi Vert on her latest studio album, "Am I The Drama?" By Cole Blake October 01, 2025
Original Content Timbaland Net Worth 2024: Updated Wealth Of The Music Legend Explore Timbaland's net worth in 2024, his journey as a music producer, business ventures, and philanthropy. Discover his legacy. By Jake Skudder February 16, 2024