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Music Lil Uzi Vert Explains Why He Quit Music In Rare Interview Lil Uzi Vert says he enjoys making music but it's really just a means to make his family happy. By Alex Zidel September 18, 2019
Music Trippie Redd Removes Playboi Carti Song From "!" Album: Report Trippie Redd reportedly removed the song after fans said Carti had the only good verse on his album. By Alex Zidel August 15, 2019
TV Saweetie Was Joined By Lil Jon & Petey Pablo For BET Hip Hop Awards Performance The surprise performance excited the crowd. By Erika Marie October 08, 2019
Music Syleena Johnson Says She No Longer Performs R. Kelly-Produced Hit In America Syleena Johnson officially retired her 2001 fan-favorite R&B single "I Am Your Woman" following the R. Kelly sex abuse controversy. By Keenan Higgins February 08, 2020
Music Young Dirty Bastard Calls Dad ODB A "Genius," Criticizes Wu-Tang Show Casting Nothing against the actor who portrayed his father, but he thinks they should have reached higher. By Erika Marie December 18, 2019
Original Content Drake's "November 18th" Is Our Subtle Reminder That Winter Is Coming It's time to play that Drake song. By Rose Lilah November 18, 2020
Original Content Rick Ross, MMG, And The Understated Impact Of Vision & Hustle Rick Ross applied the leadership and vision of a director with the relentless hustle of a kingpin to cement the MMG tag in the soundscape of the game. By Aron A. September 08, 2020
Viral Smokey Robinson Goes Viral For Mispronouncing Hanukkah Music legend Smokey Robinson had the entire Internet full of jokes today after he hilariously mispronounced "Hanukkah" while sending a holiday greeting to a fan on Cameo. By Keenan Higgins December 14, 2020
Music Lil Uzi Vert Doubles Down On Paying Student's Tuition Once He Graduates Uzi met Ahmad back in 2019 & promised to pay his tuition and thus far, putting $20K down on the $90K fee. By Erika Marie January 16, 2021
Original Content Who Is SMILEZ? Yellow-Wearing Artist On 6ix9ine Friendship, Name Change & More EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: SMILEZ, formerly known as Jack Bruno, introduces himself to the world following his high-profile feature on Tekashi 6ix9ine's new album "TattleTales." By Alex Zidel September 11, 2020
Music Action Bronson Shares "Only For Dolphins" Release Date & Tracklist Action Bronson comes through with the official release date, tracklist, and album cover for his upcoming "Only For Dolphins." By Mitch Findlay September 09, 2020
Pop Culture DaniLeigh Slams Writer's Accusation That She Denied Being Black Blue Telusma also claimed DaniLeigh told her she likes "Black music and Black men and I wish Black women weren't so jealous about it." By Erika Marie November 24, 2021