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Music Wiz Khalifa Visits Pablo Escobar's Grave, Angers Mayor Of Medellin The mayor of Medellin says Wiz Khalifa should apologize for his visit to Pablo Escobar's grave. By hnhh March 27, 2017
Music Lil B Says His “Black Ken” Mixtape Will Drop In The “Next Month Or 2” The long-awaited mixtape from the Based God might finally see the light of day. By hnhh March 26, 2017
Music Rich Homie Quan Celebrates 8 Years In the Game Rich Homie Quan took to social media to remind fans that he's been in the game for a solid 8 years and has no plans of slowing down. By Bhaven Moorthy March 20, 2020
Music Skylar Grey Previews Reggae Song Recorded For Rihanna An Instagram snippet posted by Skylar Grey teases unheard Rihanna music. By Noor Lobad September 03, 2020
Music Lil Keed Offers BTS Look At His Life In New "Trapped On Cleveland 3" Short Film Lil Keed releases a new short film to accompany "Trapped On Cleveland 3," giving us a behind-the-scenes look at his life. By Alex Zidel August 11, 2020
Music Dave East Previews Some New Heat Dave East teases his upcoming album, taking to Instagram to preview a hard-hitting new banger. By Mitch Findlay June 01, 2021
Music Rich The Kid May Want All The "Verzuz" Smoke With Lil Uzi Vert The two artists have been at odds in the past, and some fans are ready to see them come together on "Verzuz." By Erika Marie November 20, 2020
Music Swizz Beatz Believes Scott Storch & Mannie Fresh Deserve "Verzuz" Rematch The megaproducer said their early "Verzuz" pairing was "a little bit off." By Erika Marie November 20, 2020
TV Erykah Badu, Teyana Taylor, H.E.R., & Brandy Link For "Ladies First" Cypher Each artist spit rhymes over the beat to Brandy's classic '90s jam, "I Wanna Be Down." By Erika Marie October 28, 2020
Music Lil Yachty Reveals "Lil Boat 3.5" Release Date With "Michigan Boy Boat" still in the pipeline, Lil Yachty takes to By Mitch Findlay November 20, 2020
Music Nas, Jay-Z & Pharrell Bless This Week's "Fire Emoji" Playlist Nas taps Big Sean & Don Toliver for a highlight off of "King's Disease" and Pharrell connects with Jay-Z for his new single. By Aron A. August 22, 2020
Politics T.I. Stands Up For AOC & "The Squad" Sensing a double-standard, T.I. took to Instagram to stand up for Alexandria Ocsario Cortez, Rashida Tlaib, Ilhan Omar, and Ayanna Pressley -- or, "The Squad." By Mitch Findlay October 05, 2020