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Music Kanye West Sued By Producer Who Allegedly Used AI On "Vultures 2" And "Bully" Kanye West has been hit with AI allegations for years at this point, and now, those allegations are being dredged back up. By Alexander Cole August 06, 2026
Music DJ Akademiks Takes Aim At Jay-Z, Roc Nation, And Charlamagne Tha God In Latest Twitter Rant DJ Akademiks took to X on Wednesday evening where he had a rant about the likes of Jay-Z, Roc Nation, and his hip-hop media idol. By Alexander Cole June 25, 2026
Music Drake Disses Kendrick Lamar, LeBron James, & J. Cole On Leaked Song "1 AM In Albany" Drake is dropping "ICEMAN" on May 15, but that is not stopping some leakers from getting ahead and dropping songs. By Alexander Cole May 13, 2026
Music "XXL" Reveals The 2025 Freshman Class This "XXL" Freshman Class is headlined by newly turned rapper GELO (LiAngelo Ball), Ray Vaughn of TDE, and ian based in Dallas. By Zachary Horvath June 24, 2025
Music Chicago Rapper Bloodhound Q50 Taunts His Haters After Reportedly Being Shot Bloodhound Q50, an emerging voice in Chicago's drill scene, is at the center of a chaotic situation as he was reportedly shot at. By Zachary Horvath August 18, 2025
Music Future Confirms He Has A New Project On The Way Future fans have a lot to look forward to. By Caroline Fisher January 23, 2025
Music DeVante Swing Net Worth 2024: What Is The Jodeci Icon Worth? Uncover the illustrious career of DeVante Swing, from his days with Jodeci to his impact on R&B and music production. By Rain Adams April 26, 2024
Music Yeat Essentials: 5 Songs You Need To Stream Right Now Yeat has one of the most unique and exciting sonic styles in the modern rap landscape. Here are 5 songs every Yeat fan should hear. By TeeJay Small February 05, 2024
Music Slum Village: Where Are They Now? Several lineup changes haven’t taken away from Slum Village’s legacy. By Demi Phillips January 23, 2024
Music The Weeknd Breaks Spotify's All-Time Monthly Listener Record The Weeknd continues to be the most-streamed artist on Spotify. By Lavender Alexandria January 23, 2024
Music Producer EOM Passes Away Due To Complications From Auto-Immune Disease Producer EOM has passed away. By Alex Zidel March 05, 2018
Music Tinashe Essential Songs Tinashe's evolution in R&B and pop is highlighted through five essential songs, showcasing her impact and versatility. By Rain Adams July 15, 2024