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Music MC Sparky D Tragically Passes Away At 61 Battle rap pioneer MC Sparky D has sadly passed away at the age of 61. DJ Premier paid tribute to her over the weekend. By Alexander Cole July 07, 2026
Music Metro Boomin Says His Future Collab Album Is "Next Up" Metro Boomin says he's focused on his collaborative album with Future. By Cole Blake June 03, 2023
Music Lefty Gunplay Called Kendrick Lamar When He Decided To Get Sober Lefty Gunplay got some encouragement from a few West Coast titans. By Aron A. August 27, 2026
Music Adin Ross Baffled After Previewing New Drake & Lil Durk Collaboration Adin Ross got exclusive access. By Alexander Cole September 05, 2024
Music 50 Cent Brings Method Man & Other "Power" Stars To Denver For "Final Lap" Tour Pre-Party 50 Cent brought several celebrities to Denver to celebrate the beginning of his "Final Lap" tour. By Cole Blake July 24, 2023
Sports Kodak Black Posts IG Video Of James Harden Signing His Jersey Kodak Black stopped the NBA superstar to geek out over Drake lyrics and get an autograph. By Elias Andrews April 11, 2024
Music Russ Talks Staying Positive Through Quarantine And His "Pandemic Proof" Career The rapper is talking about all things spiritual and emotional in a new interview with B. Dot. By Madusa S. December 30, 2020
Music 21 Savage Surprises Fans During Young Nudy's Atlanta Concert The two performed "Peaches & Eggplants," a standout track from Nudy's latest full-length effort, "Gumbo." By Gabriel Bras Nevares April 23, 2023
Music Beyonce Breaks Her Silence On "Renaissance" Visuals Beyonce's response to a fan sign about visuals isn't exactly what they were hoping for. By Lavender Alexandria July 19, 2023
Music Kehlani's Gaza Endorsement Leads To Cornell University Removing The Singer From Slope Day Concert Kehlani has supported Gaza on numerous platforms such as her highly praised performace at NPR's Tiny Desk series. By Bryson "Boom" Paul April 24, 2025
Music Benny The Butcher Labels J. Cole The Best Rapper Alive Benny The Butcher says J. Cole has earned the title. By Cole Blake February 17, 2024
Music YFN Lucci Reveals He Now Owns His Masters After Post-Jail Deal Structure YFN Lucci just released his new album "ALREADY LEGEND," his first since serving time in prison for RICO charges. By Gabriel Bras Nevares September 26, 2025