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Music Lupe Fiasco's "Food & Liquor" Turns 17 Through his debut, Lupe Fiasco ushered in a new wave of alternative rap unlike ever before. By Demi Phillips October 18, 2023
Music Benny The Butcher Thinks Rappers Deserve More Respect Than They're Getting Right Now Benny thinks being a rapper doesn't come with the respect it should. By Lavender Alexandria November 03, 2023
Music Birdman Gets Plaque In Honor Of Cash Money Selling A Billion Units Birdman celebrates Cash Money's momentous milestone. By hnhh April 06, 2017
Music BET Awards 2024 Nominations: Best New Artist There are several strong contenders in this category, so it could go one of eight ways. By Demi Phillips May 22, 2024
Music TikTok & Universal Music Group Strike Agreement In Royalty Dispute: What We Know UMG reinstates their catalog back to TikTok. By Axl Banks May 02, 2024
Music Usher Wants To Work With Martin Scorsese The performer has an unexpected dream collaboration. By Caroline Fisher May 17, 2023
Pop Culture Movie Soundtracks That Were Better Than The Films Some movie soundtracks are so good, they are better than the movies they exist in. By Zachary Roberts April 24, 2023
Music Lizzo Honors Tina Turner With Halloween Costume Lizzo wanted to be "simply the best" for the holiday. By Ben Mock October 29, 2023
Music Up-And-Coming UK Rapper Dave Kills LA Leakers Freestyle UK rapper Dave makes an impression with LA Leakers freestyle. By Mitch Findlay April 10, 2017
Music Usher Remixes "Nice & Slow" After Receiving Doctorate Usher celebrates his honorary Doctorate from Berklee. By Caroline Fisher May 15, 2023
Music Benny The Butcher & Ebro Darden Talk "EVERYBODY CAN'T GO" On "Rap Life Radio": 5 Takeaways Buffalo icon Benny The Butcher is back with his Def Jam debut, and he talks signing to Def Jam through Snoop Dogg, the meaning behind the title of his album, and dropping another project this year. By Erika Marie January 26, 2024
Music Shooting After Mozzy Performance Causes Club Closure City Nightz in Wichita, Kansas was reportedly hit with a 30-day suspension. By Gabriel Bras Nevares July 06, 2023