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Music 2 Chainz Brings A "Trap Wonderland" To The ATL For The Holidays 2 Chainz is spreading that holiday cheer using what was formerly called the "Trap House." By Matt F November 27, 2017
Music Playboi Carti Joins ASAP Rocky In Studio Amidst Kanye West Drama Playboi Carti has been targeted by Kanye West, but the rapper continues to redirect focus back to his flourishing career. By Elias Andrews March 19, 2025
Music EARTHGANG, JID & J. Cole Are Feeling "Fire Emoji" This Week Kodak Black and Lil Durk also received honourable mentions on our latest update. By Hayley Hynes February 26, 2022
Music Jemele Hill Supported By Snoop Dogg In Anti-Trump Video Message Snoop Dogg stands with Jemele Hill. By Matt F September 18, 2017
Music Ari Lennox Goes On R-Rated Rant Defending Rihanna's Right To Take Her Time "Let the queen breathe." By Noah C January 21, 2020
Music Childish Gambino Announces Release Date For New Single "Lithonia" Donald Glover isn't wasting any more time. By Elias Andrews June 25, 2024
Streetwear Chloe Bailey Is A Gorgeous Goddess In Sheer Blue Dress Amid "In Pieces" Tour The R&B vocalist has only brought more confidence to the stage during her second round of performances. By Hayley Hynes August 29, 2023
Music Drake & UMG Have Scheduled Mediation Coming Up For Defamation Appeal Drake had his defamation lawsuit against his parent label, UMG, dismissed in early October. The Toronto rapper filed an appeal weeks later. By Zachary Horvath November 17, 2025
Music Sleepy Hallow Announces "Sleepy For President" Tracklist & Release Date Sleepy Hallow announced the release date for his new album, "Sleepy For President," along with the cover art and tracklist, with features from Sheff G and more. By Lynn S. June 03, 2020
Politics 50 Cent’s Flirty Lauren Boebert Link-Up Gets Him Flamed By Fans Fif's Capitol Hill visit has sparked controversy. By Caroline Fisher June 05, 2024
Music Metro Boomin Lands Playable Role In New Rap Fighting Game Metro Boomin joins a growing “OnlyHands” roster as the Hip Hop fighting game gets ready for New York Comic Con. By Erika Marie October 02, 2026
Music Kash Doll Is Done With The Doll Drama: "I’ll Never Respond To That Weak Sh*t" Kash Doll has exited the ring. By Chantilly Post July 12, 2018