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Original Content Who Is 9lokknine? Everything To Know We’re breaking down the rapper’s come up so far, and his recent legal charges. By Joe Abrams June 23, 2021
Music Hip-Hop & R&B Experience Sharp Decline On The Billboard 200 Hip-Hop and R&B have seen some sales declines over the years, and now, those effects are being felt on the Billboard 200. By Alexander Cole July 15, 2026
Relationships Joey Bada$$ Teases Serayah Relationship In Upcoming Music Video Joey and Serayah first revealed their romance earlier this week. By Thomas Galindo February 28, 2023
Original Content How Did Aaliyah Die? The Tragic Death of the R&B Icon Aaliyah's legendary career as the "princess of R&B" was cut too short after tragedy struck. By Megan Molseed April 26, 2023
Music Lil Durk Finally Gets His Wish As Murder-For-Hire Case Takes A Turn Lil Durk has been behind bars since 2024, when authorities charged him with murder-for-hire for an alleged incident involving Quando Rondo. By Cole Blake March 10, 2026
Music How Three 6 Mafia & Memphis Embraced Horror Movies Memphis's rap scene played a huge role in the rise of horrorcore. By Demi Phillips October 10, 2023
Music Redman Doubles Down On Eminem's Best Rappers Of All Time List "It goes Reggie, Jay-Z, Tupac, and Biggie / André from Outkast, Jada, Kurupt, Nas, and then me." By Gabriel Bras Nevares July 27, 2023
Original Content Juice WRLD: 13 Essential Songs Juice WRLD is the next big star. Here are some of his tracks that you need to hear. By Alex Zidel January 09, 2019
Music How Many Kids Does Al B. Sure Have? Get to know Al B Sure's three children. By Axl Banks April 03, 2024
Music Valentine’s Day Belongs To Drake: "So Far Gone", "IYRTITL" & Now "$ome $exy $ongs 4 U" With the release of "$OME $EXY $ONGS 4 U," Drake once again solidifies his place as the ultimate soundtrack to Valentine’s Day, a role he's masterfully owned for the past 16 years. By Aron A. February 14, 2025
Music Who Is Dave Free & What's His Relationship To Kendrick Lamar? Kendrick Lamar's business partner Dave Free has been mentioned quite a bit in Kendrick's recent beef with Drake. By TeeJay Small May 10, 2024
Pop Culture Drake Kids: Does The Rap Megastar Have Any? Drake's legacy spans multiple platinum albums, and only one kid, who has become central to the rapper's lyrical introspection. By TeeJay Small April 23, 2024