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Music Snoop Dogg Says He's Developing Anthology Series About Life & Career He'd rather do a series than a biopic so he can show how he's the "'Black Forest Gump,' so to speak," with "highlighted moments in history." By Erika Marie May 11, 2021
Numbers Drake's "What's Next" Is Already Certified Gold Only a short while after its initial release, Drake's "What's Next" single is already eligible for gold certification. By Mitch Findlay March 16, 2021
Music Kash Doll Throws Lavish "Kash Bash" Hosted By 50 Cent To Celebrate Her Birthday The rapper didn't hold back for the spectacular soirée. By Madusa S. March 16, 2021
Music Jay-Z Ties For Most GRAMMY Nominations Of All Time Jay-Z ties Quincy Jones as the artist with the most GRAMMY nominations in history with 80. By Alex Zidel November 24, 2020
Music Mystikal Discusses Dismissed Rape Charges & Rapping For God The rapper says facing his most recent charges "was like a reoccurring bad dream." By Erika Marie April 14, 2021
Music J. Cole Is The First Artist To Have Solo Feature On The Cover Of Slam J. Cole discusses the inspiration behind "The Off-Season" in his historical new cover story with SLAM. By Aron A. May 11, 2021
Music Meek Mill Vows To Finish New Album In Philly Despite Beef: "Yall Got 2 Comfy" Meek reminds Philadelphia rappers that the city is his, opting to film new music videos in the city despite the tension. By Bhaven Moorthy December 24, 2020
Numbers Cardi B Airs Out Fan For Trolling Her Historic Chart Performance A zealous fan tried to troll Cardi B about her excitement surrounding the position of "Up" on the Billboard 100, but Cardi defended herself with a swiftness. By Joshua Robinson February 17, 2021
Music SZA Confirms She’s In Album Mode And Teases “Shirt” Single In an interview for "CBS This Morning," SZA reassures fans that her sophomore album is on the way and reveals that the next single from the upcoming album is coming very soon. By Joshua Robinson February 17, 2021
Original Content Hit-Boy Reflects On Creating With Nas, Giving Polo G One Of His Biggest Songs, And The Griselda Connection In the twelfth and final installment of HNHH Presents: The 12 Days Of Christmas, Hit-Boy reflects on crafting "King's Disease" with Nas, why he's the most versatile producer in the game, and the rappers that lyrically inspire him. By Mitch Findlay December 24, 2020
Music Charlamagne Addresses People Who Are Angry Over Quando Rondo Interview Angela Yee recently sat down with the controversial rapper & DJ Envy claims he's received texts asking if they're "good in Chicago." By Erika Marie April 13, 2021
Music Benny The Butcher & DMX Vibe To New Snippet Benny The Butcher and DMX vibe to some bars, a snippet that may or may not be their anticipated collaboration. By Mitch Findlay February 16, 2021