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Music 18-Year-Old Brooklyn Artist BOE Quahh Shot And Killed On Mother's Day Over the weekend in Brooklyn, 18-year-old drill artist BOE Quahh, legal name Quahmir Cruz, was shot and killed. By Alexander Cole May 13, 2026
Sneakers The Sneaker Jay-Z Wore to His GQ Interview Is Getting People Talking Jay-Z wore the Adidas Samba OG during his big GQ April 2026 cover interview, keeping his footwear clean and classic. By Ben Atkinson March 24, 2026
Music Miguel Pays Tribute To His Roots On Our New "R&B Season" Playlist Update Miguel stands alongside new releases from Kaash Paige, Lizzen, and Jacquees on our latest "R&B Season" playlist update. By Gabriel Bras Nevares September 21, 2025
Music E-40 Reflects On His Impact On West Coast Hip-Hop: "They Call Me The Ambassador Of The Bay E-40 says he "put new life into" West Coast hip-hop. By Cole Blake July 23, 2023
Music Young Thug Explains Why He Lied About His Brother Unfoonk's Plea Deal Young Thug told his brother Unfoonk to accept the same plea deal as Gunna in the YSL RICO trial, but said otherwise in a leaked jail call. By Gabriel Bras Nevares September 07, 2025
Music Soft White Summer: Clipse, Freddie Gibbs & Raekwon Lead Coke Rap’s 2025 Resurgence Coke rap brings back a feeling long missing, as raw narratives from Freddie Gibbs, Raekwon, and Clipse keep the blueprint of survival and ambition alive. By Aron A. August 08, 2025
Music Fat Joe Essential Songs Fat Joe's essential tracks highlight his enduring impact in hip-hop with iconic hits like "Lean Back" and "What's Luv?". By Rain Adams July 11, 2024
Music Sleepy Hallow Gets Into Fight During New York Court Appearance: Watch The rapper was forcibly held back. By Elias Andrews June 18, 2024
Music 15 Rappers With Stars On The Hollywood Walk Of Fame When rappers claim their spot on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, it's not just a nod; it's a distinctive shift in the culture. By Marvin J October 31, 2023
Relationships A Look At Tamar Braxton's Dating History Tamar’s love life has had its fair share of highs and lows. By Demi Phillips October 30, 2023
Music Cardi B Leaks NSFW Text Messages With Offset Amidst IG Meltdown They support Cardi's claims. By Elias Andrews September 26, 2024
Music Roc Nation Motions To Have Fat Joe Lawsuit Dismissed And Demands Lawyer Be Sanctioned Roc Nation motioned to have the case against Fat Joe dropped, saying that naming the company was an attempt at getting a large settlement. By Devin Morton July 27, 2025