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Music Young Thug Started To Give Enough Of A F*ck On “Slime Season 3” “Slime Season 3” captured Young Thug in transition, where his chaotic brilliance crystallized into the icon he is today. By Aron A. March 26, 2026
Music Diddy Loses $100 Million Judgment Against Sexual Assault Accuser Diddy is reportedly going to have to pay out a huge amount. By Cole Blake September 10, 2024
Music Future's "The WZRD" Lands Eight Tracks On Billboard Hot 100 Future also has the number one album out right now. By Aron A. January 30, 2019
Music Jaden Smith Set To Release Bonus Acapella Version Of "SYRE" Jaden Smith is not slowing down on his upcoming album releases. By Chantilly Post December 28, 2017
Music Taylor Swift's "Taylor's Version" Re-Recordings Causing Labels To Change Their Rules Labels are trying to prevent other artists from trying their hand at "Taylor's Versions." By Lavender Alexandria October 31, 2023
Music Elliot Wilson Seems To Shadily Respond To Charlamagne Tha God's Comments On Him Charlamagne Tha God had expressed his opinion that Elliott Wilson shouldn't have been top five in Complex's 2024 rap media ranking. By Gabriel Bras Nevares July 20, 2024
Music Royce Da 5'9" Praises J. Cole's Pro Basketball Career Royce Da 5'9" explains why J. Cole deserves credit for pursuing his professional basketball dreams. By Mitch Findlay May 27, 2021
Music Diddy’s Team Blasts “Flawed” New Indictment Diddy has fired back. By Caroline Fisher January 31, 2025
Music Busta Rhymes Reflects On 50 Cent's Work Ethic During "Final Lap" Tour: "He Don’t Play" Busta Rhymes says the "Final Lap" tour was the "most incredible tour" he's ever performed on. By Cole Blake February 11, 2024
Music LL Cool J Reaffirms He Created The Hip-Hop Acronym “G.O.A.T” During Late-Night Conversation With Seth Meyers LL Cool J released his debut album, Radio, in 1985. It includes classic songs such as “I Can’t Live Without My Radio,” “Rock The Bells." By Bryson "Boom" Paul July 24, 2025
Music 50 Cent & DJ Khaled Appear To Make Amends After Meeting Up At Reggie Jackson's Golf Event 50 Cent shared a video of himself with DJ Khaled, this week. By Cole Blake January 14, 2025
Music Jay-Z & LL Cool J Nominated For Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame Jay-Z and LL Cool J are officially nominated for the 2021 Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame, joining rap legends like Biggie, N.W.A, and Run DMC. By Mitch Findlay February 10, 2021