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Music The Game Explains Kendrick Lamar Reference On "The Documentary III" The Game referenced Kendrick Lamar various times on "The Documentary III," some of which got him in hot water with fans. By Gabriel Bras Nevares October 03, 2026
Music Playboi Carti Claims There Will Be No Features On "I AM MUSIC" Album We might be getting it soon. By Elias Andrews November 18, 2024
Music Young Thug Explains Why He Ended His Longstanding YFN Lucci Beef Young Thug and YFN Lucci had been at odds with one another for several years, but the hatchet was buried this weekend when their LPs dropped. By Zachary Horvath September 30, 2025
Music JT Taunts Cardi B After Explosive Alleged Ice Spice Tirade Leaks Online In newly-surfaced audio, Cardi B allegedly threatens to physically attack Ice Spice, claiming she's not Nicki Minaj or Latto. By Caroline Fisher September 30, 2025
Reviews Cardi B "Am I The Drama?" Review Cardi B’s "Am I The Drama?" falters musically with bloat, but her bold persona and public drama keep it compelling. By Aron A. September 24, 2025
Music Cardi B Clears Up Her Comments On Hip-Hop's Origin & On Needing Writers Bardi said that everyone gets help with writing, and that said assistance doesn't minimize her own relationship to rap music. By Gabriel Bras Nevares September 14, 2023
Streetwear Tinashe Flexes Nearly-Nude VMAs Look Tinashe brought her "rock star energy" to the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards. By Caroline Fisher September 13, 2023
Music Kanye West Is On Drake's Tail After Hitting 1 Billion Spotify Streams In 2026 Drake already surpassed Kanye West by reportedly amassing over 2 billion Spotify streams so far in 2026, but Ye's next on the list. By Gabriel Bras Nevares February 13, 2026
Music Who Is TraxNYC? The New York City Jeweler Who Went Viral For Standing On Business TraxNYC has supplied jewelry for a number of hip-hop artists, including Busta Rhymes, Cardi B, Snoop Dogg, and more. By Cole Blake January 05, 2026
Music 21 Savage Reveals His Stance On Rap Beef When Asked About Drake & Kendrick Lamar In a resurfaced interview, 21 Savage was asked whether or not he thinks Drake and Kendrick Lamar could ever squash their beef. By Caroline Fisher December 03, 2025
Music Fat Joe Addresses Papoose's Claim He Wrote For Remy Ma Papoose’s “Jezebel” lyric draws a response from Fat Joe, who says he has never seen anyone write for Remy Ma. By Erika Marie September 21, 2026
Music Snoop Dogg Tapped To Host 2026 MTV Video Music Awards In Los Angeles Snoop Dogg will be representing for the West Coast. By Tallie Spencer September 10, 2026