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Music YNW Melly Verdict: Judge Declares Mistrial The (first) trial of YNW Melly has come to an end. By Ben Mock July 22, 2023
Music JAY-Z Reveals His Mother Was Originally "Defensive" About "Smile" JAY-Z reveals that his mother Gloria Carter was initially defensive about "Smile," a powerful highlight from "4:44." By Mitch Findlay June 01, 2021
Music The Weeknd Releases Three New Bonus Tracks The Weeknd treats fans to three new songs on "After Hours" deluxe edition. By Rose Lilah March 30, 2020
Music DJ Akademiks Stunned As Reddit Attempts To Solve BloodHound Q50 Murder The death of BloodHound Q50 has sparked Reddit investigations, and DJ Akademiks was stunned by what he was reading. By Alexander Cole September 15, 2026
Music Kodak Black & Sexyy Red Confirmed For "GTA 6" Rockstar Games recently did an interview with DAZED about "GTA 6," which led to a revelation about Kodak Black and Sexyy Red. By Alexander Cole August 26, 2026
Music Boosie Badazz Disses Jay-Z In New Song Snippet Boosie Badazz had some words for Hov. Will he get a response at Yankee Stadium? By Aron A. July 09, 2026
Music A$AP Rocky Reveals Exciting Details Behind Disc 2 Of "Don't Be Dumb" A$AP Rocky hinted at his "Don't Be Dumb" deluxe's release date, sound, features, and overall intent when compared to the original record. By Gabriel Bras Nevares January 23, 2026
Original Content Why Dr. Dre Is One Of The Greatest Of All Time Dr. Dre has solidified his spot at the peak of hip-hop's upper echelon. Is it time to dub him the GOAT? By Mitch Findlay March 14, 2018
Relationships Blueface Says Chrisean Jr Looks Like Charles Barkley, Says The Baby Isn't His Blue continues to antagonize his baby mama through their son. By Ben Mock December 22, 2023
Music Rappers Who Believe Drake Won Rap Beef Against Kendrick Lamar These rappers believe Drake won the rap beef with Kendrick Lamar. By Chukwudi Onyewuchi May 13, 2024
Music NLE Choppa Takes Plea Deal, Receives Sentence In Gun And Drug Case In 2021, NLE Choppa was arrested for burglary, drug possession, and carrying a concealed firearm. By Caroline Fisher December 08, 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