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TV 50 Cent's Diddy Docuseries Racks Up 50 Million Views 50 Cent may have faced a lot of heat ahead of and during the release of his Diddy "hit piece," but it's quieting those critics. By Zachary Horvath January 26, 2026
Music Isaiah Rashad Reveals "It's Been Awful" Tracklist Featuring SZA, Dominic Fike, & More Isaiah Rashad will finally be releasing his third studio album, "It's Been Awful," next month after years of anticipation. By Cole Blake April 15, 2026
Music Hip-Hop Seeing Its Lowest Number Of Entries On The Daily Spotify Global Chart Hip-hop has seen its fair share of standout albums in 2025, but there has been a lack of steady commercial hits. By Zachary Horvath September 17, 2025
Music Growing Up With G Herbo: From "Welcome To Fazoland" To "Greatest Rapper Alive" & "Lil Herb" "Lil Herb" is the type of drill maturation that, unfortunately, isn't documented enough. By Aron A. November 15, 2025
Music Young Thug's Conditions Of Release Include No Contact With YSL Members The rapper has strict rules to follow. By Elias Andrews October 31, 2024
Music Chrisean Rock Makes Surprising Cameo In Trippie Redd's New Music Video Trippie Redd just released a new single "Sketchy" and its accompanying music video, where Chrisean Rock is one of his "shorties." By Gabriel Bras Nevares October 02, 2025
Politics Zohran Mamdani Says He Still Listens To "Many Men" Despite 50 Cent's Viral Criticism Zohran Mamdani is currently running against Andrew Cuomo and Curtis Sliwa to be the next mayor of New York City. By Cole Blake November 04, 2025
Music Cardi B’s Microphone Thrown At A Fan Returns To eBay For Best Offer Cardi B’s forthcoming album, Am I The Drama?, will be released on September 19. The album will include the hit song “Outside.” By Bryson "Boom" Paul August 07, 2025
Music Dionne Warwick Hit With Lawsuit By Company That Negotiated Doja Cat Sample Deal In a new lawsuit, Artist Rights Enforcement Corp accuses Dionne Warwick of trying to dodge a 50% royalty split agreement. By Caroline Fisher December 17, 2025
Original Content Coi Leray & Benzino's Family History & Beef, Explained The 23-year old artist has been quickly rising through hip-hop's ranks. We break down the family tree and unpack Coi Leray's beef with her father, Benzino. By Robert Blair May 07, 2021
Music YNW Melly's Lawyer Under Investigation As Judge Sets Retrial Date YNW Melly's attorney has reportedly been under investigation for 18 months for possible alleged witness tampering. By Gabriel Bras Nevares July 17, 2025
Music Drake’s “ICEMAN” Scores Fourth Week At #1 On Billboard 200 "ICEMAN" season continues. By Aron A. June 15, 2026