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Original Content Top 10 Underrated Lyrical Albums Of 2017 Here are ten of the most underrated lyrical albums from one of the most stellar years in music. By Narsimha Chintaluri December 13, 2017
Music The Diplomats Announce New Album "Diplomatic Ties" & Release Date Jim Jones confirmed the album is coming next month. By Aron A. October 08, 2018
Music This Parody Of Kendrick Lamar's "Humble" Just Went Viral "Speak up bitch. Don't mumble." By Mitch Findlay May 18, 2017
Music XXXTentacion's "Sad!" Goes Double Platinum XXXTentatcion hits another major milestone. By Mitch Findlay June 15, 2018
Music The Notorious B.I.G.’s Estate Addresses Allegations From New Diddy Docuseries In "Sean Combs: The Reckoning," Kirk Burrowes alleges that Diddy made Biggie's estate pay for the late rapper's funeral. By Caroline Fisher December 04, 2025
Music Jim Jones Avoids Jail Time In Drug Case By Accepting Plea Deal If the rapper stays out of trouble, all charges will be removed from the record. By Erika Marie April 13, 2019
Pop Culture Cedric The Entertainer Points Finger At Police For Astroworld Tragedy He says he watched videos that showed the police at the scene who were "not reacting," and doesn't believe Travis Scott is to blame. By Erika Marie December 25, 2021
Original Content Jay-Z's "The Black Album" Turns Fifteen: A Moment Of Clarity If you can't respect Jay-Z's "The Black Album," your whole perspective is wack. By Mitch Findlay November 14, 2018
Music Here's How Twitter's Reacting To Coachella Selling Out The reign continues. By Milca P. January 06, 2018
Reviews Nas & DJ Premier "Light-Years" Album Review Nas’s enduring lyrical skill shines over DJ Premier’s production in a way that serves as a fitting conclusion to the Legend Has It series. By Aron A. December 20, 2025
Music Is Kendrick Lamar Dropping? Mysterious "Who Is The Giant" Poster Leads To Speculation A "Who Is The Giant" poster has appeared in Los Angeles, New York, and Atlanta, and it has led to questions about Kendrick Lamar. By Alexander Cole May 13, 2026
Streetwear Chloe Bailey Turns Heads With Blue Rhinestone Bodysuit At iHeartRadio Music Festival Chloe Bailey showed off a new outfit in Las Vegas. By Rex Provost September 25, 2022