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Music NLE Choppa Explains Why He Doesn't Respect NBA YoungBoy Speaking On King Von NLE Choppa speaks on his tweet about NBA YoungBoy, implying that he doesn't respect the rapper getting involved in "street stuff" that he had nothing to do with. By Alex Zidel January 25, 2022
Original Content Rise & Grind: Smiley Explains "Buy Or Bye" Concept, Talks Drake Co-Sign, CLB, & More For this week's Rise & Grind, we caught up with Drake's favorite rapper, Smiley, to discuss "Buy Or Bye 2," performing at OVO Fest for his second-ever live show, and his recent health journey. By Aron A. November 16, 2021
Music The Ying Yang Twins Explain Origins Of "Haaan" Ad-Lib, Refute French Montana As Inventor The Ying Yang Twins say the "Haaan" ad-lib came from their father, and speak on French Montana's history with the ad-lib. By Rose Lilah January 13, 2022
Original Content Jack Harlow: 10 Essential Songs From “What’s Poppin?” to “Like This," we're running through a list of the rapper’s most necessary listens. By Joe Abrams August 26, 2021
Music Jacquees Reacts To Miguel Fans' Objection To A "Verzuz" Battle Between Them Jacquees had some thoughts about Miguel's fans saying it was "disrespectful" to even propose that Jacquees could hold up to Miguel in a "Verzuz" battle. By Lynn S. June 28, 2020
Music RiFF RAFF Reveals He's Done Using Cocaine, Warns Fans Of Fentanyl RiFF RAFF warns fans of using cocaine due to the fentanyl epidemic. By Aron A. January 03, 2018
Profiles Behind The Beat: Zaytoven Interview: Zaytoven speaks on his long history as church organist, the remarkable making of "Beast Mode," and how he's managed to remain a devoted family man while serving the streets with combustible trap beats for the past 15 years. By Danny Schwartz June 22, 2016
Music Snoop Dogg's Roller Confirms The Number Of Blunts He Smokes In A Day Snoop Dogg's roller says she's twisted 450,000 blunts since she started working for him in 2016. By Aron A. October 26, 2022
Music Ice Spice Performs "Hannah Montana" From The Block But Draws Concerns Ice Spice's image continues to draw criticism. By Bryson "Boom" Paul December 25, 2024
Music Rick Ross Denies Getting Punched The Face In Canada: "I Got Hit With A Drink" Rick Ross shares a humorous take on what went down in Vancouver. By Aron A. July 06, 2024
Music Playboi Carti Promises Fans That His New Album Is Coming: Watch We might actually be close. By Elias Andrews July 05, 2024
Music Cam'ron Claims Mase Sent Him To Confront Diddy Over Publishing Rights Cam'ron and Mase have often spoken about their contentious relationship with Diddy, especially amid the mogul's federal trial. By Gabriel Bras Nevares May 31, 2025