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Sports LeBron James Says Nipsey Hussle's Death Is "One Of America's Most Tragic Events" LeBron James explains why Nipsey Hussle's death is resonating so hard. By Devin Ch April 06, 2019
Profiles Meet Jon Bellion, The Co-Writer Of Eminem's "The Monster" HotNewHipHop talks with singer/songwriter Jon Bellion about getting writing credits on Eminem's single with Rihanna "The Monster," as well as the plans he has for his own music. By Rose Lilah November 04, 2013
Music Trippie Redd Roasts "C-List Rappers" With Low First-Week Album Sales Trippie Redd jokes about forming an "Avengers of trash n*ggas" following recent first-week sales projections. By Joshua Robinson April 15, 2022
Music Drake Logs Onto Twitter, Shares Old DMs With Kendrick Lamar, A$AP Yams & More Drake reflects on the progression in his life. By Aron A. April 10, 2019
Music Logic Explains Why He's Retiring: "They're Gonna Call My Baby Ugly" Logic says that he's tired of all the criticism on the internet, explaining that he is leaving music so his family gets less hate. By Alex Zidel July 29, 2020
Music Drake’s “So Far Gone” Now Available On All Streaming Services Fans can listen to Drake's "So Far Gone" on iTunes and Spotify finally. By Kevin Goddard February 15, 2019
Music Akon Fiercely Defends 6ix9ine Again, Calls Nine Trey Bloods "Messy" The singer has been collaborating with 6ix9ine and once again stands firm on his support of the rapper. By Erika Marie August 17, 2020
Music Aaliyah's Uncle Suggests He Wanted To Go After R. Kelly But "Wasn't A Hardcore Criminal" Barry Hankerson introduced his young niece to Kelly and considered his actions before turning to Minister Farrakhan for prayer. By Erika Marie August 27, 2021
Music Pooh Shiesty Says Lil Baby's Cameo In The "Neighbors" Video Wasn't Planned Pooh Shiesty says Lil Baby's appearance in his video for "Neighbors" wasn't planned ahead of time. By Cole Blake April 11, 2021
Music J. Cole Pauses Set To Give Powerful Speech About Perseverance J. Cole is a real one for this. By Mitch Findlay October 12, 2018
Music Juice WRLD Explains Why He Mentioned Drake's Baby Mama Drama On Lil Yachty Song Drake apparently laughed about the entire thing. By Alex Zidel October 31, 2018
Original Content Dr. Dre's "Detox" & Other Mythical Albums Like Dr. Dre's "Detox," these are albums that will never be. By Robert Blair February 28, 2020