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Music Kanye West's Team Clears Up The Confusion Behind Rumors Of The New Name "Ye Ye" Since 2004, Kanye West has introduced many nicknames and monikers such as Ye, Louie Vuitton Don, Yeezy, and Ye Ye. By Bryson "Boom" Paul June 19, 2025
Original Content The Story Of Nate Dogg, King Of Hooks Still uncontested as the reigning King Of Hooks, Nate Dogg has earned his place as one of the most iconic names in hip-hop history. By Mitch Findlay April 07, 2020
Music Bad Bunny's Concert Film For Spotify Gets New Teaser Bad Bunny's concert film for Spotify comes amid a massive year for the singer that included headlining the Super Bowl Halftime Show. By Cole Blake April 06, 2026
Original Content The Myth Of Young Thug's "Hy!£UN35": The Album That Never Was The myth of Hy!£UN35 began nearly a half-decade ago... By Narsimha Chintaluri October 14, 2018
Music NBA YoungBoy's Upcoming Chicago Show Facing A Strict Bag Policy NBA YoungBoy's show in Los Angeles did encounter some fans fighting in the crowd, but it seems this may have something to do with past beefs. By Zachary Horvath September 20, 2025
Music DJ Akademiks Claims He Signed Top5, Pressa, & More For $25 Million DJ Akademiks says he's launching a record label in 2025. By Cole Blake January 01, 2025
Music Kanye West Drops "DONDA:" Features & Production Credits Revealed Kanye West's "DONDA" features contributions from a plethora of talented rappers and producers. By Alexander Cole August 29, 2021
Music Drake Disses Journalist Rob Markman With Resurfaced Clip of Tory Lanez Rapping Lil Wayne During Drake and Kendrick Lamar's rap battle, Rob Markman revealed being contacted to be paid for a certain review of Drake track. By Bryson "Boom" Paul August 24, 2025
Music Pooh Shiesty's Lawyer & Wack 100 Trade Blows Over Snitching Accusations It did not take long for Wack 100 to cause some controversy after Pooh Shiesty was released from prison, which Bradford Cohen addressed. By Gabriel Bras Nevares October 11, 2025
Music JPEGMAFIA Rips Kanye West For Not Working With Him, Sends Shots At Freddie Gibbs JPEGMAFIA says Kanye only works with Incels. By Alexander Cole January 15, 2024
Music Joe Budden Explains Why Kanye West, Jay-Z & Rihanna Have More "Leverage" Than Drake, Lil Wayne & Nicki Minaj The Roc and Cash Money are still on top... and at odds. By Gabriel Bras Nevares November 28, 2024
Music Leon Thomas Brings Out Kehlani For “Folded” During Tour Finale In Los Angeles Attendees were in for a surprise. By Tallie Spencer December 26, 2025