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Cole Blake January 01, 2022 Music Dallas rapper Lil Loaded has reportedly passed away at age 20.
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Alex Zidel May 31, 2021 Reviews "Savage Mode II" is a glorious expansion of the undeniable chemistry that Metro Boomin & 21 Savage introduced four years ago, further cementing their status in the pantheon of rapper-producer duos.
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Aron A. October 11, 2020 Music The rapper is shining a light on his journey as an artist & detailing the steps he's taking for self-improvement.
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Erika Marie May 27, 2021 Music The "Illmatic" emcee previewed some new music on IG ahead of his upcoming MasterClass.
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Taylor McCloud October 06, 2021 Sports James Harden went all-out for Travis Scott's birthday, getting the rapper a customized Jeep with CACTI branding.
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Alex Zidel May 27, 2021 Music Ari Lennox readies up the release of her upcoming single "Pressure," set to drop this Friday.
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Mitch Findlay September 07, 2021 Music Derius Taylor pleaded guilty to shooting and killing Kansas City rapper Dominique Stafford in 2015, and he was subsequently sentenced to 20 years in prison.
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Joshua Robinson May 27, 2021 Music Walker broke the news outside the BET Hip Hop Awards after being denied entry due to COVID protocols.
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Hayley Hynes October 02, 2021 Music DMX's fiancée Desiree Lindstrom shares a heartbreaking message following the rapper's funeral.
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Alex Zidel April 27, 2021 Music Roddy Ricch and Mustard are comin' just in time for the summer.
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Aron A. May 24, 2021 Music The rap mogul is claiming the photographer has sold images of him for thousands of dollars.
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Madusa S. June 15, 2021
Music The Weeknd Teases New Album: "Let's Just Drop The Whole Thing" The Weeknd teased a new album to start 2022.
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Cole Blake 
Music Lil Loaded Dead At Age 20: Report Dallas rapper Lil Loaded has reportedly passed away at age 20.
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Alex Zidel 
Reviews 21 Savage & Metro Boomin "Savage Mode 2" Review "Savage Mode II" is a glorious expansion of the undeniable chemistry that Metro Boomin & 21 Savage introduced four years ago, further cementing their status in the pantheon of rapper-producer duos.
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Aron A. 
Music Joey Badass Isn't Afraid Of "Taboo" Topic Of Mental Health & Embracing His Emotions The rapper is shining a light on his journey as an artist & detailing the steps he's taking for self-improvement.
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Erika Marie 
Music Nas Previews More New Music Hit-Boy In MasterClass Snippet The "Illmatic" emcee previewed some new music on IG ahead of his upcoming MasterClass.
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Taylor McCloud 
Sports Travis Scott Shows Off Custom CACTI Jeep From James Harden James Harden went all-out for Travis Scott's birthday, getting the rapper a customized Jeep with CACTI branding.
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Alex Zidel 
Music Ari Lennox Announces New Single This Friday Ari Lennox readies up the release of her upcoming single "Pressure," set to drop this Friday.
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Mitch Findlay 
Music Man Sentenced To 20 Years In Shooting Death Of Local Kansas City Rapper Derius Taylor pleaded guilty to shooting and killing Kansas City rapper Dominique Stafford in 2015, and he was subsequently sentenced to 20 years in prison.
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Joshua Robinson 
Music Summer Walker Says Her Sophomore Album Is Dropping In November Walker broke the news outside the BET Hip Hop Awards after being denied entry due to COVID protocols.
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Hayley Hynes 
Music DMX's Fiancée Says She's Lost Without Him DMX's fiancée Desiree Lindstrom shares a heartbreaking message following the rapper's funeral.
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Alex Zidel 
Music Roddy Ricch Sets Release Date For "Late @ Night" Roddy Ricch and Mustard are comin' just in time for the summer.
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Aron A. 
Music JAY-Z Sues 'Reasonable Doubt" Cover Art Photographer For Using His Likeness: Report The rap mogul is claiming the photographer has sold images of him for thousands of dollars.
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Madusa S.