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Music Lil Cease Thinks Lil Kim & Nicki Minaj "Verzuz" Would Be "Great For The Culture" There has been a lot of talk of a potential "Verzuz" with these two, but past rumors have caused fans to have issues with the matchup. By Erika Marie July 06, 2021
Music The Weeknd Meets With USAID To Discuss Ethiopia's Humanitarian Crisis The "After Hours" artist continues his run of philanthropy by highlighting an ongoing crisis in Tigray, Ethiopia. By EJ Panaligan June 10, 2021
Music Toosii Spins Heads With His XXL Freshman Freestyle The rapper went out and did his thing. By Yoni Yardeni July 06, 2021
Music Kid Cudi & Cole Bennett Are Cooking Up "Something Special" Cole Bennett poses alongside Kid Cudi and promises that they have "something special" in store for fans. By Joshua Robinson April 21, 2021
Music Kevin Durant Says "No One Is More Authentic" Than Freddie Gibbs Kevin Durant praises Freddie Gibbs's "versatility and killer mentality in the booth." By Aron A. March 10, 2021
Music Biggie's Mother Is Hopeful That Son's Killer Will Be Found, Cries Listening To His Music Voletta Wallace spoke candidly about her Rap icon son while promoting the Netflix doc, "Biggie, I Have a Story to Tell." By Erika Marie March 09, 2021
Music Master P Says DMX Overdose Could Have Been Prevented Master P suggests the creation of a hip-hop union, believing that it could have helped DMX greatly. By Alex Zidel April 08, 2021
Music Rich The Kid Reveals Artists Featured On New Album "Boss Man" Rich The Kid revealed that his next album, titled "Boss Man," will be the first of a two-part album and will feature some exciting artists like Nicki Minaj, Post Malone, DaBaby, Future, and Lil Baby. By Lynn S. February 23, 2020
Music SZA Cried After Earl Sweatshirt Rejected Her First Feature Request: "We Frens Now" SZA recalled the first feature she ever requested was from Earl Sweatshirt and he quickly said no. By Erika Marie July 16, 2020
Music Jay-Z & Beyoncé Sued Over "Black Effect"; Writer Feels "Artistically Raped" Dr. L'Antoinette Stines is suing Jay-Z and Beyoncé for their song "Black Effect," which she claims she never got proper credit and compensation for. By Alex Zidel June 17, 2020
Music Ebro Doubles Down On Eminem Stance: "He's Had To Prove Himself Over And Over" Ebro stands by his comments about Eminem. By Lynn S. January 25, 2020
Music Megan Thee Stallion & Doja Cat Hit Up "Harleywood" With "Birds Of Prey" Cast Okay, now collab. By Lynn S. January 25, 2020