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Music Snoop Dogg, Queen Latifah, And More Co-Sign Pete Rock's Hip Hop 50 Rant Various artists agree that Heavy D & the Boyz should get a proper tribute. By Caroline Fisher July 13, 2023
Music Shenseea's New Single Is An "R&B Season" Mood This week's update is a short and sweet one. By Hayley Hynes March 06, 2022
Music Bobby Shmurda Labeled "Class Act," "Most Humble" By "Shmoney" Video Director According to the director, Shmurda shook everyone's hand, "brought the best out of everyone," and "was by far the best artist" he's ever worked with. By Erika Marie December 20, 2021
Music Diddy & Kanye Link Up For "Superhero Sh*t The two hip-hop icons were big cheesin' in an IG pic posted to Diddy's account. By Taylor McCloud September 28, 2021
Music Too $hort Calls Out Older Rappers For Hating On The Younger Generation Too $hort recently gave props to the younger generation of rappers, saying that older rappers need to get with the times. By Cole Blake May 21, 2022
Music Biz Markie's DJ Says They Never Made Money Off "Just A Friend" Biz Markie's longtime collaborator DJ Cool V reveals that they haven't made any money off "Just A Friend." By Mitch Findlay August 10, 2021
Music Meek Mill Receives Nelson Mandela Foundation Humanitarian Award The rapper proudly showed off his accomplishment as Tory Lanez corrected his grammar in the comments. By Erika Marie August 12, 2021
Music Kanye West Removes "Nah Nah Nah" From DSPs Amid DaBaby Controversy Kanye West's "Nah Nah Nah" ft. 2 Chainz & DaBaby is no longer on streaming platforms as fans eagerly await the release of "DONDA." By Aron A. August 08, 2021
Music Mike Dean Leaves Kanye West's "DONDA" Over Toxic Environment Mike Dean was playing a major role in the album's development. By Alexander Cole August 15, 2021
Music DJ Clark Kent Reveals Jay-Z Had To Be Persuaded To Make "Reasonable Doubt" On the 25th anniversary of Jay-Z's "Reasonable Doubt," DJ Clark Kent talks to Apple Music and shares secrets about Hov's classic debut album. By Joshua Robinson June 25, 2021
Music Drake Confirms "Certified Lover Boy" Will Release By The End Of Summer Drake confirmed that "Certified Lover Boy" will be released by the end of summer. By Cole Blake June 13, 2021
Music Styles P Is Tired Of Drake & Kanye West's "Beef" Styles P is absolutely baffled by the ongoing drama between Drake and Kanye West: "Go around the corner and sqaure up or fu*kin' hug!" By Mitch Findlay September 15, 2021