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Jonathan Carey May 25, 2017 Original Content Happy birthday, hip-hop! Never forget that none of this would be possible without the revolutionary work of DJ Kool Herc.
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Mitch Findlay August 11, 2020 Music The iconic story is taking on mythical proportions at this point.
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Zaynab July 31, 2018 Politics Steve McQueen tried to break down Kanye West's antics for a better understanding.
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Chantilly Post October 15, 2018 Music Dugg doesn't deny that a fight happened but claims he didn't give anybody a dime.
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Lavender Alexandria January 18, 2024 Music Other noteworthy additions to our weekly update come from Kevin Gates, Rican Da Menace, and NBA YoungBoy.
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Hayley Hynes May 13, 2023 Original Content JPEGMAFIA, Danny Brown, French Montana, and more fill out this week's playlist.
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Alex Zidel September 18, 2019 Music Dame Dash went viral for how his grill fell out of his mouth as he rallied against 50 Cent, which just became an easy target for Fif.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares September 07, 2024 Music Adam Sandler taps The Weeknd for a singing cameo.
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Chantilly Post October 18, 2018 Music He's taking steps to preserve the culture on all fronts.
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Tallie Spencer April 17, 2024 Music Although the New York rapper threatened to expose Taxstone's lies, he said it would end up costing him more money if he sued him.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares April 22, 2023 Music Cardi B joined the cast of "SNL" for the show's 1000th episode last month, and allegedly, some serious drama unfolded backstage.
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Caroline Fisher February 25, 2026
Music Vince Staples & Danny Brown Join Gorillaz "HUMANZ" Tour Gorillaz tour will kick off in July.
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Jonathan Carey 
Original Content DJ Kool Herc Celebrated On Hip-Hop's 47th Birthday Happy birthday, hip-hop! Never forget that none of this would be possible without the revolutionary work of DJ Kool Herc.
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Mitch Findlay 
Music Tiffany Haddish Updates Beyonce Face-Biting Drama: "I Didn't Confirm Sh*t" The iconic story is taking on mythical proportions at this point.
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Zaynab 
Politics Film Director Steve McQueen Explains Kanye West's Recent Antics: "He Wants To Be Free" Steve McQueen tried to break down Kanye West's antics for a better understanding.
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Chantilly Post 
Music 42 Dugg Denies Claims That Offset Robbed Him Dugg doesn't deny that a fight happened but claims he didn't give anybody a dime.
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Lavender Alexandria 
Music Lil Durk & J. Cole's First Collab, "All My Life" Is A "Fire Emoji" Playlist Stand Out: Stream Other noteworthy additions to our weekly update come from Kevin Gates, Rican Da Menace, and NBA YoungBoy.
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Hayley Hynes 
Original Content HNHH TIDAL Wave: Post Malone, Cardi B, Lil West, Future & More JPEGMAFIA, Danny Brown, French Montana, and more fill out this week's playlist.
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Alex Zidel 
Music Dame Dash Explains His Dental Grill Mishap During 50 Cent Rant Dame Dash went viral for how his grill fell out of his mouth as he rallied against 50 Cent, which just became an easy target for Fif.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music The Weeknd Reportedly Involved In Adam Sandler's Upcoming Film "Uncut Gems" Adam Sandler taps The Weeknd for a singing cameo.
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Chantilly Post 
Music CeeLo Green Plans To Transform Rico Wade’s Former “White House” Into An Atlanta Hip-Hop Landmark He's taking steps to preserve the culture on all fronts.
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Tallie Spencer 
Music Troy Ave Threatens Taxstone Although the New York rapper threatened to expose Taxstone's lies, he said it would end up costing him more money if he sued him.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music Cardi B Allegedly Threw A Tantrum Over Nicki Minaj Joke At “Saturday Night Live” Rehearsal Cardi B joined the cast of "SNL" for the show's 1000th episode last month, and allegedly, some serious drama unfolded backstage.
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Caroline Fisher