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Music The Five Elements Of Hip Hop: Breaking Down Its Core Pillars Do you know the five elements of Hip Hop? Take a look at the culture's foundation as we continue to celebrate Hip Hop's 50th anniversary. By Erika Marie June 23, 2023
Music Nicki Minaj Continues Twitter Tirade With More Bold Jay-Z Allegations Nicki Minaj has been speaking her mind online in recent days, going after Cardi B, Jay-Z, and more without holding back. By Caroline Fisher October 01, 2025
Music Video Footage From King Harris' 2024 Arrest Surfaces Son of T.I., King Harris, was arrested in Georgia in 2024 after having an open warrant for his arrest stemming from a 2022 case. By Zachary Horvath August 25, 2025
Music Kay Flock's Lawyer Responds To Rumors That He Was Stabbed In Prison Rumors that Kay Flock was a victim of a prison stabbing went viral last week and the rapper's lawyer is stepping to address them. By Zachary Horvath January 19, 2026
Music Dess Dior Net Worth 2024: Updated Wealth Of The Rapper Dive into Dess Dior's rise to fame, exploring her journey, relationships, and impressive net worth in the rap industry. By Jake Skudder January 12, 2024
TV "The Rap Game" Season 3 Stars: Where Are They Now? Season 3 of “The Rap Game” also featured some interesting celebrity cameos. By Demi Phillips November 12, 2023
Original Content Ice Cube’s Good, Bad & The Ugly: On “Man Up,” Kendrick Lamar & Why He’ll Never Have An A&R Ice Cube will stop to smell the roses—but only for a moment. The rap icon reflects on four decades of music, the mainstream’s grip on hip-hop, and the legacy of his catalog as he drops his latest album. By Aron A. September 19, 2025
Music 6ix9ine Claps Back At 21 Savage's Diss In The Most 6ix9ine Way Possible What do you get when you mix 6ix9ine's penchant for skits and comedy, 21 Savage's U.K origins, and 21's recent diss towards Tekashi? Content. By Gabriel Bras Nevares December 12, 2025
Music GloRilla Furious Over Internet Comparing Her To Viral Woman With Brutal Makeup Job GloRilla has received some high compliments for her looks, but she's also received her fair share of not-so-glowing comparisons too. By Zachary Horvath March 24, 2025
Relationships Offset Finally Pays Off $1.5 Million In Tax Debt As Cardi B Divorce Continues Cardi B previously claimed that Offset's unpaid taxes are the reason she hasn't been able to finalize their divorce. By Cole Blake January 21, 2026
Music Kendrick Lamar Finally Reveals The True Meaning Of "Not Like Us" Kendrick sat down with SZA for Harper's BAZAAR. By Alexander Cole October 21, 2024
Music Billie Eilish EPs & Albums, Ranked Billie Eilish is one of her generation’s most celebrated and influential artists. By Demi Phillips May 27, 2024