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Music Questlove Reveals Why Will Smith Skipped Grammys Hip Hop 50th Tribute The Hip Hop tribute was spectacular, but it would have been quite the show with DJ Jazzy Jeff and the Fresh Prince. By Erika Marie February 06, 2023
Politics NLE Choppa Organizes Peaceful Protest In Memphis Over Death Of Tyre Nichols The Memphis MC used his social media platforms to bring people together in his home city to protest Tyre Nichols' unjust passing. By Gabriel Bras Nevares January 28, 2023
Music Make Em Believe The latest single from Queens emcee 360. By hnhh May 02, 2013
Music Irv Gotti Swears Off Answering Questions About Ashanti From Now On "I got slandered for telling the absolute truth," he says, after promising to only answer "NO COMMENT" to questions about the singer. By Erika Marie August 29, 2022
Music Joell Ortiz Reacts To Eminem's GOAT List Joell Ortiz took a moment to address the fans inquiring about Eminem's recent GOAT list, which included fellow Slaughterhouse vets Royce Da 5'9" and KXNG Crooked. By Mitch Findlay June 17, 2020
Music Kanye West Stops To Listen To Aspiring Rapper Spit Bars Kanye West took the time to give an aspiring rapper on the street the opportunity to play his music for the famed artist. By Lynn S. February 26, 2020
Music D'Angelo Brings Out Method Man, Redman & More During "Verzuz" Appearance D'Angelo brought out a handful of guests during his "Verzuz" set, Saturday. By Cole Blake February 28, 2021
Numbers Megan Thee Stallion's "Good News" Goes Platinum It would appear that Megan Thee Stallion's debut album "Good News" has sold over one million album-equivalent units. By Mitch Findlay February 11, 2021
Music Cupcakke Teases Major Release From Female Rapper: "The Game Just Got Unboring" Following up on her previous comments about the female rap landscape, fans are speculating that she may be hinting at an upcoming Nicki Minaj project. By Madusa S. April 13, 2021
Music Mary J. Blige Details Creating Her "Darkest Album" In "My Life" Documentary The singer revealed the documentary is about creating her classic record & says it was one of the "darkest times I've had." By Erika Marie June 02, 2021
Music Boosie Badazz Shooting: 911 Witness Calls Surface Following Boosie Badazz's shooting in November that left him in a wheelchair, audio from several 911 witness calls has surfaced. By Mitch Findlay June 01, 2021
Music MC Eiht Warns Rappers Not To Flash Wealth: "It's Kind Of Braggadocious" He dropped off a reminder that most people buying rap albums aren't rich and "life is a struggle." By Erika Marie December 23, 2020