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Music Jay-Z Sold Kanye West's Masters To Buy Back His Own: Report Jay-Z reportedly sold master recordings of Kanye West's first six albums to buy back his own masters in the Roc-A-Fella-Def Jam deal. By Alex Zidel September 18, 2020
Music NBA YoungBoy Breaks Highest-Grossing Tour Record By Debut Headlining Rapper NBA YoungBoy sold out all 42 shows on his "MASA (Make America Slime Again)" tour, selling 552,000 tickets. By Gabriel Bras Nevares February 15, 2026
Music Latto Reveals If She's Ready To Have Another Baby 21 Savage recently asked Latto to have another baby with him, but it seems like she's still thinking about it these days. By Gabriel Bras Nevares August 02, 2026
Music Jay-Z Mocks Tory Lanez's Jail Time In Roots Picnic Freestyle Tory Lanez is currently behind bars for shooting Megan Thee Stallion, but not before he accused Jay-Z's Roc Nation of sabotaging him. By Gabriel Bras Nevares May 31, 2026
Music What Is Kendrick Lamar Working On Right Now? Kendrick Lamar had a busy 2025 and for most of 2026, he's laid low. But lately, there's been chatter around him having stuff coming. By Zachary Horvath April 20, 2026
Music "Def Jam: Fight For Glory" Video Game Rumored To Be Releasing After Decades Of Anticipation Some fans think 2025 may be the year for a new Def Jam video game. By Cole Blake January 15, 2025
Music Kendrick Lamar's "DNA" Becomes His Latest Diamond Hit A great start to K.Dot's 2025. By Gabriel Bras Nevares January 02, 2025
Original Content Rakim's Biggest Hits From His 40 Year Career One of hip hop's most influential figures, here is a list of Rakim's biggest hits! Which is your favorite from the GOAT? By Wyatt Westlake May 15, 2023
Original Content Who Is BIA? Getting To Know The Hitmaker With her collaborations with Nicki Minaj, Russ, and J. Cole making waves the past few years, what's next for the rapper Bia? By Chris Mobley May 15, 2023
Music Kanye West's "The Life of Pablo" Reenters Billboard 200 Kanye West's 2016 album, "The Life of Pablo," is back on the Billboard 200 chart. By Cole Blake October 26, 2022
Music Al Green Net Worth 2024: What Is The Music Legend Worth? Al Green's illustrious career spans soul-stirring hits and gospel music, reflecting his profound journey from soul icon to spiritual leader. By Rain Adams February 08, 2024
Music SZA Didn't Expect "Snooze" To Be A Hit Song: "Wasn't My Favorite" It took a long time for Solana to come around on the single. By Elias Andrews April 26, 2024