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Music Offset Feels The Pressure Of Cardi B's Overnight Success Offset bears his soul to the New York Times. By Devin Ch November 29, 2018
Music Benny The Butcher Unveils Cinematic "The Plugs I Met 2" Cover Benny The Butcher confirms the release date of Harry Fraud-produced album "The Plugs I Met 2," as well as sharing the cinematic album cover. By Mitch Findlay February 26, 2021
Music 50 Cent Trolls Tony Yayo Over Swagger-Jacking A Fisherman's Hat With friends like these... By Mitch Findlay June 19, 2019
Music J. Cole Is At A Fork In The Road–Can He Bounce Back Before "The Fall Off"? By stepping away from the feud, J. Cole found solace in avoiding the static but he's reached a pivotal point in his careere where his next move could determine the narrative attached to his legacy. By Aron A. February 27, 2025
Music Drake Apparently Has Steph Curry & Kevin Durant Tattoos Drake is repping the Dubs with some body art. By Matt F January 10, 2018
Music NBA Youngboy & Kevin Gates Drop Off Surprise EP “4 Respect”: Listen Stream Kevin Gates & NBA Youngboy's new joint project "4 Respect." By Kevin Goddard August 24, 2018
Music Nelly Says Diddy Would Get Murdered By Sniper Jermaine Dupri In A Verzuz Nelly, J.D., and Diddy's history spans across the 2000s with massive hits such as "Stepped on My Jz" and "Shake Ya Tailfeather" By Bryson "Boom" Paul March 08, 2025
Reviews Freddie Gibbs & Madlib "Bandana" Review Flawless cocaine rap from a bird’s eye view. By Aron A. July 05, 2019
Music Tyler, The Creator Likes Tweet Criticizing White Fans' Treatment Of Black Music Yet another discussion around Tyler, The Creator's white fans and Black art seems to stem from reactions to his recent D'Angelo tribute. By Gabriel Bras Nevares October 18, 2025
Music DVSN Announce "Morning After" Release Date The OVO signees officially have a date for their second studio album. By Aron A. September 06, 2017
Relationships Xzibit Is Lying About His Finances, Has Millions Hidden In Vaults Claims Estranged Wife Xzibit's wife thinks he can afford spousal support. By Rex Provost July 24, 2022
Original Content Will Drake's "Certified Lover Boy" Deliver On Bars? With mere days before Drake drops "Certified Lover Boy," excitement for a "straight rap album" from The Boy continues to grow. By Mitch Findlay September 01, 2021