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Music Toronto Rapper Houdini Shot Dead At 21 Rising Toronto rapper Houdini was shot and killed in his hometown. By Alex Zidel May 27, 2020
Music Jack Harlow, Polo G, & Lil Keed Drop Off XXL Freshman Cypher Jack Harlow, Lil Keed, and Polo G connect for the first installment of the XXL Freshman cypher. By Mitch Findlay September 08, 2020
Music Megan Thee Stallion & A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie Shine On Our "Fire Emoji" Playlist Our "Fire Emoji" is stacked with new heat this week, including a new single from Megan Thee Stallion, some cuts off A Boogie's deluxe album, and more. By Lynn S. June 27, 2020
Music Swae Lee & 2 Chainz Lead The Way For This Week's "Fire Emoji" Playlist Our "FIRE EMOJI" playlist has you covered with the best releases of the week. By Cole Blake February 29, 2020
Pop Culture Biggie's Crown And 2Pac's Love Letters For Sale In First Ever Sotheby's Hip Hop Auction Now you too can own a piece of hip hop history. By Dre D. September 14, 2020
Original Content Lil Wayne & Mannie Fresh's History Together Is Damn Near Flawless On the 16th anniversary of the release of "Tha Carter," we briefly reflect on Lil Wayne and Mannie Fresh's track record on wax. By Aron A. June 29, 2020
Pop Culture Drake Cops Two Tupac Shakur-Inspired Jesus Piece Chains Drake tapped Jason of Beverly Hills to create two Jesus piece chains that don Tupac Shakur's likeness. By Erika Marie July 30, 2020
Music Nas Reveals He "Got Too High" To Finish Collaboration With Biggie The "King's Disease" emcee explained that he made it to the studio with Biggie, but his friend gave him some strong sticky icky. By Erika Marie August 26, 2020
Music Lil Tecca "Virgo World" Tracklist Features Lil Uzi Vert, Lil Durk, & More Lil Tecca is releasing his debut studio album this week, featuring Lil Uzi Vert, Lil Durk, Polo G, NAV, and more. By Alex Zidel September 15, 2020
Music J Stone Honors Nipsey Hussle With New Verses On Latest LP "The Definition Of Pain" All Money In affiliate J Stone drops his new album "The Definition Of Pain," featuring appearances by Dave East, Kash Doll, E-40, T.I. and even a few posthumous verses from the late Nipsey Hussle amongst others. By Keenan Higgins December 23, 2020
Music Diddy Tells Fat Joe That Dr. Dre Battle May Happen: "We're Talking About It" Diddy spilled the beans to Fat Joe that the virtual matchup with Dr. Dre may actually go down for "Verzuz." By Erika Marie April 25, 2020
Music Benny The Butcher Bodies NPR Tiny Desk Concert Benny The Butcher makes it look absolutely easy as he bodies an NPR Tiny Desk set from the comfort of his couch. By Mitch Findlay June 19, 2020