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Music 23 Richest Female Rappers (Ranked) 2023: Nicki Minaj, Cardi B, And More Discover the top 23 richest female rappers of 2023, including Nicki Minaj, Cardi B, and more. Learn about their net worths and careers. By Jake Skudder April 25, 2023
Original Content 10 Classic Mixtapes That Still Haven't Hit Streaming Platforms Some of the best Hip-Hop and R&B projects of the late 2000s and early 2010s were free mixtapes, but many of those classics are still not available to stream on DSPs to this day. By Joshua Robinson September 28, 2022
Original Content What Happened To Backpack Rap? We document the rise and fall of the subgenre known as backpack rap. By Robert Blair June 22, 2022
Music Lil Durk Essential Songs Lil Durk's rise in hip hop, from breakout hits to high-profile collaborations, showcases his influence and versatility. By Rain Adams July 10, 2024
Pop Culture 7 Rappers Who Have Been To Rehab: Eminem, Famous Dex & More Due to the large drug use prominent in Hip Hop culture, many rappers have been in and out of rehab in an effort to achieve sobriety. By Demi Phillips October 18, 2023
Music Clipse Bring The House Down During JAŸ-Z's "Extra Innings" Show JAŸ-Z delivered another epic performance at Yankee Stadium last night, and it included an appearance from Clipse. By Alexander Cole July 13, 2026
Music Drake's OVO Reportedly Hit With Lawsuit While Operating At A Major Loss This report about Drake's OVO joins another recent report about alleged talks to sell 50 percent of the company to Authentic Brands Group. By Gabriel Bras Nevares June 19, 2026
Music Lil Durk Trial Derailed By Leaked Courtroom Photo Of His Codefendants This viral picture will likely have a huge impact on Lil Durk's attempts to secure an anonymous jury in his murder-for-hire case. By Gabriel Bras Nevares November 21, 2025
Music 6ix9ine Slams Jim Jones Over Treatment Of Mel Murda After Prison Release Last month, Mel Murda was released from prison after spending six years behind bars, and Jim Jones picked him up at a train station. By Caroline Fisher September 26, 2025
Music K-Ci Hailey Net Worth 2024: What Is The Jodeci Icon Worth? Delve into the illustrious career of K-Ci Hailey, from his groundbreaking days with Jodeci to his lasting influence in R&B alongside JoJo, and explore his solo ventures that contribute to his enduring legacy. By Rain Adams May 03, 2024
Music Kash Doll Admits To Having Gotten Plastic Surgery: "I'm Not Ashamed" Kash Doll has no shame in her cosmetic enhancement game. By Chantilly Post September 24, 2019
Original Content Nicki Minaj & Lil Wayne's Top 10 Collaborations A look back at the best collaborative projects to come from the hip-hop mainstays. By Joseph Coffey-Slattery November 29, 2018