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Music Time Magazine Names Cardi B's "Invasion Of Privacy" The Best Album Of 2018 Time Magazine honors Cardi B with the coveted "Album Of The Year" spot, but a general lack of hip-hop inclusion speaks to a greater issue. By Mitch Findlay November 16, 2018
Music Tekashi 6ix9ine Gains Moral Support Of NYC's "Subway Wrestlers" The "Free 6ix9ine" movement has its backers in the NY underground. By Devin Ch December 02, 2018
Music Kendrick Lamar Dominates Nominations For Upcoming AMAs With His Drake Diss Tracks Kendrick Lamar has several chances to add even more accolades following his takedown of Drake in 2024 with 10 to be exact. By Zachary Horvath April 23, 2025
Music 50 Cent Mocks Joe Budden's Recent Lawsuit Threats When Joe Budden suggested that 50 Cent needed therapy for disrespecting Irv Gotti, he probably didn't expect to ponder on a lawsuit. By Gabriel Bras Nevares February 24, 2025
TV DJ Akademiks Calls Nipsey Hussle a "Gangbanger" Who Died Like A "Gangbanger" DJ Akademiks went on stream and delivered a rant about Nipsey Hussle, his legacy, and the people who idolize him. By Alexander Cole March 04, 2026
Music Common Tributes J Dilla And Kanye West On "Be" Anniversary Common celebrates his classic. By Elias Andrews May 28, 2024
Politics JAY-Z Comes Under Fire For Educational Campaign In Philadelphia The move isn't going over well with everyone. By Cole Blake June 08, 2024
Music Lucki Cancels Canadian Tour Due To Illness: "I'll Be Back Soon" Lucki was a no-show at his concert in Calgary on Sunday night. By Cole Blake March 20, 2024
Music Nicki Minaj Claims She Is Being "Silenced" After Getting Hit With Community Guidelines Warning Nicki Minaj is sick and tired. By Alexander Cole January 25, 2024
Pop Culture Joe Budden Has A Heart-To-Heart With Kai Cenat As He Weighs In On Gigi Alayah Breakup The internet has talked down on Kai Cenat for his reaction to his big breakup, but Joe Budden is stepping in and showing some compassion. By Zachary Horvath January 02, 2026
Music Kanye West's Viral Alleged Bucket List Includes Pole Dancing, Sharks, & Everything In Between Kanye West is going viral this morning and it is all thanks to an alleged bucket list that surfaced online over the weekend. By Alexander Cole December 29, 2025
Music Beyonce Fans Are Selling Out Stores For "Renaissance" Tour Outfits Beyonce's request for fans to wear "silver fashions" clearly has people listening. By Lavender Alexandria August 28, 2023