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Original Content Everything You Need To Know About XXXTENTACION Here's what you need to know about Florida sensation XXXTENTACION. By Danny Schwartz January 31, 2017
Music Dame Dash Trashes Jay-Z's NYC Subway Pop-Up For "Reasonable Doubt" Dame Dash was one of Jay-Z's many targets in his recent Roots Picnic freestyle, adding to decades of tensions. By Gabriel Bras Nevares June 28, 2026
Music LUCKI Reveals Release Date For New Album “Drugs R Bad” LUCKI has finally announced the release date of his long-awaited fifth studio album, and fans can't wait to hear what he has up his sleeve. By Caroline Fisher March 18, 2026
Music DJ Akademiks Details Second Deposition In Megan Thee Stallion & Milagro Gramz Case Megan Thee Stallion is suing Milagro Gramz, and recently, Roc Nation attorneys wanted to talk to DJ Akademiks about the case. By Caroline Fisher October 22, 2025
Relationships Rihanna Shows Off Baby Bump While Stepping Out In Los Angeles With An Elaborate Outfit Rihanna and A$AP Rocky are preparing to welcome their third child together since they started dating in 2020. By Cole Blake August 05, 2025
Music Playboi Carti Brings Out Ken Carson & Homixide Gang At The Weeknd Concert In Miami Playboi Carti brought out some of the Opium signees during his opening set at The Weeknd's tour stop in Miami. By Devin Morton August 17, 2025
Music Ebro Reacts To Fat Joe Calling Him A “Dictator” Over Radio War During a recent episode of his podcast, Fat Joe reflected on the peak of the rivalry between Hot 97 and Power 105.1. By Caroline Fisher February 19, 2026
Music Chance The Rapper Says His Famous Ab-lib Was Inspired By Mac Miller Mac Miller has been instrumental in launching the rap careers of superstars such as Vince Staples, Schoolboy Q, and Chance The Rapper. By Bryson "Boom" Paul August 31, 2025
TV "The Rap Game" Season 3 Stars: Where Are They Now? Season 3 of “The Rap Game” also featured some interesting celebrity cameos. By Demi Phillips November 12, 2023
Music Eminem Pushes Back Against “Real Housewives” Stars’ Deposition Demands Eminem is currently wrapped up in a legal battle with Robyn Dixon and Gizelle Bryant over the name of their "Reasonably Shady" podcast. By Caroline Fisher November 27, 2025
Music Tyler, The Creator Names His Mount Rushmore: Erykah, Pharrell, Jamiroquai, & More Hitmaker Tyler, the Creator names his favorite artists, rappers, and albums while chatting with DJ Drama on the Gangsta Grillz podcast. By Erika Marie June 02, 2026
Music Eminem Dodges Legal Battle After Trademark Attempt Gets Dropped Eminem has a long history of protecting his trademarked "Shady" and "Slim Shady" brands, but he didn't have to continue it this time around. By Gabriel Bras Nevares February 21, 2026