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Music Grandmaster Flash Praises GloRilla's "F.N.F." The rap legend said that the Memphis rising star is exemplifying "what hip-hop should be.” By Gabriel Bras Nevares February 24, 2023
Viral Lizzo Recreates Viral Ariana DeBose BAFTAs Rap: Video After receiving criticism and clowning for her award show performance, the actress promptly deleted her Twitter account. By Hayley Hynes February 24, 2023
Music Benny The Butcher Says B.Dot Must Be "Eatin' Crack" Over Best Rappers List Benny the Butcher and Westside Gunn called out Brian "B. Dot" Miller for leaving Griselda off his list of the best rappers. By Cole Blake December 26, 2022
Politics Afroman Plans To Run Against Trump & Ye In 2024 Presidential Campaign Afroman wants to legalize cannabis in all states. By Aron A. December 20, 2022
Music Sean Paul Says He's Not Actually Saying His Name On His Songs Sean Paul has clarified that he's not actually saying his own name on his songs. By Cole Blake December 20, 2022
Music Megan Thee Stallion's Ex-BFF Kelsey's Diss Track Entered Into Evidence In 2020, Kelsey dropped "Bussin Back," a track where she claims Megan lied to the DA about her and says she didn't shoot the rapper. By Erika Marie December 19, 2022
TV “Grown-Ish" Star Ryan Destiny Talks “How Many,” Pursuing Music, & Not Always Having It All Together For our "12 Days of Christmas" series, Ryan Destiny chats with us about her new single "How Many," balancing multiple creative pursuits, and explains why she's thinks she's a boring person (we don't believe it!). By Erika Marie December 20, 2022
Music Gunna Will Plead The 5th If Called To Testify Against YSL Gunna's lawyer says that his client will plead the 5th if called to testify against Young Thug and the rest of YSL. By Cole Blake December 19, 2022
Music Metro Boomin Details Process Working With Young Thug Metro Boomin recalled his process for working with Young Thug during an appearance on the "Full Send Podcast." By Cole Blake December 19, 2022
Music The Weeknd Makes A Triumphant Return To Our "R&B Season" Playlist Additionally, we've got new titles from Diddy, Jacquees, and Masego as well. By Hayley Hynes December 18, 2022
Music Kelsey Harris Tapes Played In Court, Says She Saw Tory Lanez Shoot Megan Kelsey testified she didn't remember much of anything about the shooting, but in an audio of her interview with prosecutors, she gave precise details. By Erika Marie December 16, 2022
Music Boosie Badazz Admits He Didn't Know Drake Is Jewish Boosie Badazz says he didn't realize Drake is Jewish until now. By Cole Blake December 14, 2022