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Original Content Auto-Tune: Hip-Hop's Rejuvenation An editorial offering up the stance that Auto-Tune did not kill hip-hop, rather, it brought new life into the genre. By Matt Aceto March 12, 2014
Music Chance The Rapper Tells Hannibal Buress That Noname Gave Him The Best Guest Verse Of His Career Noname's verse on "Lost" takes the cake. By hnhh December 23, 2016
Music "Bounce Back" Becomes Big Sean's Highest Charting Single The song is currently No. 6 in the country. By Angus Walker February 15, 2017
Music XXXTENTACION Announces "Revenge Tour" With Ski Mask The Slump God & Craig Xen XXXTENTACION is all set to hit the road. By Mitch Findlay April 26, 2017
Original Content 10 Essential Hit-Boy Productions This week's 10 essential tracks feature puts the spotlight on the hitmaker himself, Hit-Boy. By Devon Jefferson March 26, 2017
Music NLE Choppa Apologizes For Dragging Blueface's Son Into Their Feud Blueface has been feuding with NLE Choppa on social media since he dissed him on one of his recent singles. By Cole Blake February 04, 2026
Politics Nicki Minaj Explains Her Homophobic Rant After Don Lemon Calls For Her To Be Deported Nicki Minaj and Don Lemon continued trading shots as their feud over the former CNN host's coverage of an anti-ICE protest intensified. By Cole Blake January 20, 2026
Pop Culture Aire Jay Hints At Getting Pooh Shiesty Tattoo Covered Amid India Love Rumors Fans think they heard Pooh Shiesty's voice in the background of a video of India Love singing Rihanna's "Needed Me." By Cole Blake January 13, 2026
Music Kanye West Tampa Concerts Face Protests From Florida Jewish Organizations Florida Holocaust Museum, the Tampa Jewish Federation, and the Florida chapter of the National Organization for Women are pushing back against Ye's upcoming concert. By Aron A. June 14, 2026
TV Polo G Leaves Fans Confused With Sad Admission About Streamer University Polo G has been spending his time streaming as of late, although it appears as though he is feeling FOMO about Streamer University. By Alexander Cole June 10, 2026
Music Joe Budden Reacts To Latto Disproving His Drake Ghostwriting Claims "The Joe Budden Podcast" discussed musical influence, artistic camaraderie, and creative processes in relation to Latto and Drake. By Gabriel Bras Nevares June 05, 2026
Music Megan Thee Stallion's Latest Snippet Proves She's Done With Her Wifey Era Megan Thee Stallion remains one of the biggest artists in rap, and following her breakup with Klay Thompson, fans want new music. By Alexander Cole June 03, 2026