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Music Playboi Carti On Not Wanting Face Tattoos: "It Don't Even Make Sense For Me" The rapper has a couple of reason for keeping a clean slate. By Zaynab August 04, 2018
Profiles Andrew Barber Is Chicago's Favorite Rap Person INTERVIEW: Andrew Barber, creator of Chicago-focused blog FakeShoreDrive and Redbull Sound Select curator, talks about his come-up, and shares legendary moments with Chance The Rapper, G Herbo and Twista. By Rose Lilah November 11, 2017
Music XXXTENTACION's Alleged Victim Shares Disturbing Details In Testimony A testimony from XXXTentacion's alleged victim reveals a disturbing narrative. By Mitch Findlay September 08, 2017
Music Lil Kim Previews Upcoming Song, "Nice Ice" Lil Kim shared a snippet of an unreleased song on Instagram, Monday. By Cole Blake June 19, 2023
Reviews Destroy Lonely "LOVE LASTS FOREVER" Album Review This is a step forward for Destroy Lonely's artistry, but it's not the leap in quality and approach that most fans expect at this point. By Gabriel Bras Nevares September 11, 2024
Music DJ Cassidy Announces "Pass The Mic" Tour With Ashanti, Fabolous, Lil Kim, Ma$e, & More DJ Cassidy is bringing "Pass The Mic" on tour with Ashanti, Fabolous, Lil Kim, Ma$e, and more. By Cole Blake March 08, 2023
Music Usher Recalls JAY-Z Calling Him About Super Bowl Halftime: “It’s Time” Usher says JAY-Z personally informed him he'd been selected for the Super Bowl Halftime Show. By Cole Blake September 26, 2023
Music Jada Pinkett Smith Says 2Pac & Will Smith Would've Become "Really Good Friends" Jada Pinkett Smith says Will Smith is the only partner 2Pac didn't disapprove of. By Cole Blake October 18, 2023
Music DaBaby Wants To Collab With Megan Thee Stallion Again DaBaby says he and Megan Thee Stallion are "cooler than a fan, baby." By Aron A. April 20, 2023
Music Jay-Z Drops Old Jaz-O Collab On Streaming Amid 30th Anniversary Celebrations "N***a What, N***a Who (Originator 99)" appeared on Jay-Z's album "Vol.2... Hard Knock Life," and it now has a special vinyl release as well. By Gabriel Bras Nevares March 01, 2026
Music Mal Calls Andre 3000 The “Most Overrated Rapper” Of All Time According to Mal of the "New Rory & Mal" podcast, Andre 3000 is no longer one of his top five rappers for one simple reason. By Caroline Fisher January 08, 2026
Music Wiz Khalifa Weighs In On J Cole's Legacy After Kendrick Lamar Apology The rapper is of two minds. By Elias Andrews December 11, 2024