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Numbers "Drip Too Hard" By Lil Baby & Gunna Achieves RIAA Diamond Certified Status The collaboration is one of 85 songs to achieve such a prestigious honour. By Hayley Hynes September 12, 2022
Music Megan Thee Stallion Tapped For SNL Season Premiere With Saturday Night Live set to premiere on October 3rd, Megan Thee Stallion has been confirmed as the first musical guest. By Mitch Findlay September 24, 2020
Music Metro Boomin Wishes Young Thug Happy Birthday With New Footage Of The Rapper Metro Boomin shared a collection of pictures and videos of himself with Young Thug in honor of the rapper's birthday. By Cole Blake August 16, 2023
Music Tory Lanez Producer Squale Claims Industry Blackballed "PETERSON" Despite Fan Acclaim Many others have made similar claims about playlisting and label support concerning Tory Lanez, or rather, lack thereof. By Gabriel Bras Nevares March 30, 2025
Music Ksoo Issues Message About Rats In The Rap Game Amid Murder Conviction Ksoo was charged with first-degree murder of fellow Florida rapper Lil' Buck over an alleged diss track and gang rivalry. By Zachary Horvath September 09, 2025
Music Billie Eilish Raps Along To Young Thug's "Power:" Watch Fans roasted her in the comments. By Zachary Horvath November 07, 2023
Music Nicki Minaj And Funny Marco Share Their "Open Thoughts" In New Interview Nicki described Marco as "very strange and odd." By Lavender Alexandria December 25, 2023
Music Missy Elliott & Justin Timberlake To Be Honoured With Doctorate From Berklee College Missy Elliott is the first female rapper to receive the recognition. By Chantilly Post March 13, 2019
Music Lil Keed Offers BTS Look At His Life In New "Trapped On Cleveland 3" Short Film Lil Keed releases a new short film to accompany "Trapped On Cleveland 3," giving us a behind-the-scenes look at his life. By Alex Zidel August 11, 2020
Sports Drake Hilariously Denies The "Drake Curse" Allegations The Drake curse is something that has plagued sports teams for over a decade now but the artist wants you to believe it's not real. By Alexander Cole May 20, 2025
Music Sparkle Speaks Out After Niece Reshona Landfair Alleges She Helped Facilitate R. Kelly Abuse She voiced hope that Landfair continues finding peace, clarity, and accountability as she processes her past. By Tallie Spencer February 05, 2026
Music Gunna Files 3rd Motion For Bond, Argues "No Evidence" For Holding Him Gunna's legal team is arguing that he poses no risk of danger if let out on bond. By Cole Blake September 28, 2022