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Music Yasiin Bey & Talib Kweli Announce Black Star Album Release Date Black Star's "No Fear Of Time" has an official release date. By Aron A. April 08, 2022
Music Quality Control's P Heralds Kendrick Lamar's Album As A "Classic" The verdict is in from the founder of Quality Control, who announces Kendrick as the GOAT. By Rex Provost May 13, 2022
Music Rockwilder Reveals How Q-Tip & Swizz Beatz Inspired Jay-Z's “Do It Again (Put Ya Hands Up)” Rockwilder says that Q-Tip and Swizz Beatz inspired his production on Jay-Z's “Do It Again (Put Ya Hands Up).” By Cole Blake July 04, 2022
Music Too Short Discusses Pitfalls Of Rap Beefs: "We're Losing A Lot Of Rappers" The Rap icon spoke about rappers losing their lives and freedoms, adding that when that happens, every employee and person they support suffers as well. By Erika Marie March 22, 2022
Pop Culture Omarion Loves Being A Dad & Talks New Book "Unbothered: The Power Of Choosing Joy" "Mr. Unbothered" himself will be showing the world how he maintains peace in a chaotic world. By Erika Marie May 12, 2022
Music Rick Ross Won't Eat Ass: "That Ain't A Rozay Thing" Rick Ross has finally answered the question on everyone's mind. By Rex Provost July 17, 2022
Music XXXTENTACION's Mom Says Fans Travelled Cross-Country For His Death Anniversary June 18th marked the 4-year anniversary of XXXTENTACION's death. By Aron A. June 21, 2022
Pop Culture Chuck D Sells Chunk Of Public Enemy's Publishing Rights The legendary MC sold a bulk of his classics to Reach Music, who he says will "continue taking care" of his music. By Gabriel Bras Nevares September 13, 2022
Music Kandi Burruss Chooses Xscape Over Destiny's Child In Hypothetical "Verzuz" That doesn't come as a surprise, but check out who she and Lil Jon choose between Mariah v. Ariana, Jay v. Ye, Nicki v. Eminem, Megan v. Cardi, and more. By Erika Marie May 24, 2022
Relationships Yung Miami Dances To Diddy's "Gotta Move On" Collab With Bryson Tiller For TikTok Rumour has it that Sean Combs' new song is about his ex, Cassie. By Hayley Hynes June 19, 2022
Music Bobby Shmurda Discusses How Going Independent Has Changed His Career Bobby Shmurda says that he's already making more money than ever after going independent. By Cole Blake August 13, 2022
Music DJ Drama Condemns Roc Nation's Alleged Involvement In 2019's "Free Uzi" Campaign Uzi was upset with Generation Now over an album release, and soon, the controversy escalated with a "Free Uzi" campaign. By Erika Marie August 22, 2022