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Music 2 Chainz Explains Why He's Still Inspired By Jay-Z "Southside Hov" 2 Chainz takes a moment to congratulate Jay-Z for his recent Moët deal, explaining why so many are inspired by the rap legend. By Mitch Findlay February 23, 2021
Music DJ Paul Offers His Perspective On Bizzy Bone & Juicy J's "Verzuz" Scrap DJ Paul shares his side on the near-scuffle that occurred on stage at during Bone Thugs-N-Harmony & Three 6 Mafia's "Verzuz" showdown. By Aron A. December 06, 2021
Music Eminem Endorses 50 Cent's Latest Endeavor Eminem took a moment to shout out 50 Cent's brand new book "Hustle Harder Hustle Smarter," prompting a response from Fif himself. By Mitch Findlay May 06, 2020
Music Drake's "Scorpion" Is The First Album To Hit A Billion Streams In A Week: Report Drake's "Scorpion" makes history. By Aron A. July 06, 2018
Music Kendrick Lamar, Drake, Cardi B, Migos & More Nominated For Billboard Music Awards Kendrick Lamar ties Ed Sheeran and Bruno Mars for most nominations at the Billboard Music Awards 2018. By Aron A. April 17, 2018
Music Drake's "Nice For What" Replaces "God's Plan" At #1 On Billboard Hot 100 Drake reaches new heights in his career. By Aron A. April 16, 2018
Music Russ Addresses His Divisive Reputation, Trend-Chasing Drug Use & More Russ opens up about "Zoo," haters, and more on The Breakfast Club. By Mitch Findlay September 11, 2018
Music Kendrick Lamar To Release "DAMN." Collector's Edition With Reversed Tracklist Kendrick Lamar's "DAMN." gets a collector's edition. By Aron A. December 04, 2017
Music Eminem Allegedly Infuriated Mariah Carey By Trying To Cast Her As His Mom In "8 Mile" The role Eminem offered Mariah Carey ended up going to Kim Basinger, whose performance helped make "8 Mile" a massive success. By Cole Blake June 12, 2025
Music TheARTI$T & Honey Bxby "Risk It All" On Our New "R&B Season" Playlist Update TheARTI$T, Honey Bxby, and Leon Thomas are front and center on this week's edition of our "R&B Season" playlist. By Gabriel Bras Nevares May 25, 2025
Music Wale Rips Radio Station For Backdoor Antics, Radio Personality Lore'l Reacts Wale's radio history includes chart-topping singles "Looking At Me," "Lotus Flower Bomb," and "Matrimony" with Usher. By Bryson "Boom" Paul May 16, 2025
Music Cash Out Sentenced To Life In Prison After Being Found Guilty Of Sex Trafficking Cash Out is best known for his breakthrough single "Cashin' Out," which he released back in 2011 on his mixtape "It's My Time." By Cole Blake July 21, 2025