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Music Kendrick Lamar's Nod To "The Color Purple" On "Alright" Praised By The Author Alice Walker praises K Dot for understanding the truth behind her words. By Devin Ch October 17, 2018
Original Content G-Unit: A History Of Internal Beef We take a deep dive into the source of G-Unit's internal conflicts and see why they manifested in the first place. By Robert Blair May 15, 2019
Music Earl Sweatshirt Calmly Asks Religious Protestor To "Shut Up, Be Quiet & Go Away" The guy couldn't take a hint. By Chantilly Post April 15, 2019
Music Da Brat Denies Financial Support From Mariah Carey & Jermaine Dupri In Assault Case Da Brat is trying to stop Shayla Stevens from combing through her records. By Chantilly Post November 08, 2018
Music NBA Youngboy Gifts Fan A Stack Of Money For Graduating High School Youngboy Never Broke Again gifts a fan a wad of cash for graduating high school. By Aron A. October 15, 2018
Music The Weeknd & BAPE Announce XO Collaborative Capsule Launch Date The Weeknd x BAPE's collaboration drops this week. By Aron A. July 30, 2018
Music "Love & Hip Hop" Cast Member Sidney Starr Contemplates Sex Change The transgender rapper is facing difficult decisions. By Zaynab February 04, 2019
Original Content Sean Paul Speaks On Beyoncé-Jay-Z Rumors, Dancehall's Clash Culture, & New Album Grammy-winning artist Sean Paul has topped the charts for over two decades and he's returning this year with two new albums. He told us all about the visions and collaborations for the projects & why he's taken on the responsibility of bridging divisions in Dancehall. By Erika Marie February 18, 2021
Tech Playboi Carti Trends On TikTok With "Whole Lotta Red" Standout Track Playboi Carti has transcended from "Punk Monk" to TikTok trendsetter. By Joshua Robinson June 02, 2021
Music Kandi Burruss Defends T.I. & "Sister" Tiny: "They're Like Family To Me" The Xscape singer also called out people who are quick to spread rumors without looking into the validity behind them. By Erika Marie February 15, 2021
Music Busta Rhymes & Eminem Went To War Making "Calm Down" Busta Rhymes reveals how Eminem continuously moved the goalpost during the creation of their competitive anthem "Calm Down." By Mitch Findlay December 22, 2020
Music Barack Obama Reps Eminem & Jay-Z On Personal Playlist Former President Barack Obama's playlist has arrived, boasting classic tunes by Eminem and Jay-Z -- but not "Renegade." By Mitch Findlay November 17, 2020