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Music Wiz Khalifa Will Star As George Clinton In "Spinning Gold" Funk icon George Clinton will be played by Taylor Gang leader Wiz Khalifa in the upcoming Neil Bogart biopic "Spinning Gold." By Kevin Quinitchett June 19, 2021
Music HOT 97 Summer Jam Returns To MetLife Stadium This Summer HOT 97 Summer Jam will make its return to MetLife Stadium on Sunday, August 22. By Joshua Robinson May 26, 2021
Music Andre 3000 Joins Upcoming Film "Showing Up" Andre 3000 is set to flex his acting chops once again, having secured a role in the upcoming film "Showing Up." By Mitch Findlay June 16, 2021
Music Royce Da 5'9" Calls Eminem A "Superhero," Talks "Fun" Slaughterhouse Days Royce Da 5'9" praises Eminem and discusses what it's like working with one collaborator or a collective. By Erika Marie February 15, 2020
Music Kanye West's Lawsuit Against EMI Gets Ugly Again Kanye West and EMI were unable to reach a settlement. By Alex Zidel December 24, 2019
Music Kodak Black Dropping Valentine's Day Freestyle Kodak Black isn't leaving his fans empty-handed this Valentine's Day as he announces a new track titled, "Because Of You." By Aron A. February 13, 2020
Music Lizzo's Not An "Overnight Success": "8 Years Of Touring...-$32 In My Bank Account" It was a big year for the singer, but it's been a long road. By Erika Marie November 25, 2019
Music KXNG Crooked Names Rap's Best Storytellers KXNG Crooked highlights some of hip-hop's elite storytellers, a category that includes no shortage of legendary emcees. By Mitch Findlay August 05, 2020
Music Lil Reese Wants A Miracle, Wakes Up Every Morning Hoping His Voice Has Returned It seems like the rapper is struggling with recovery. By Erika Marie November 30, 2019
Music Pop Smoke's Dembow Collab Snippet With El Alfa Surfaces Dominican dembow artist El Alfa previewed a collaboration with Pop Smoke after the Brooklyn rapper's death. By Aron A. February 24, 2020
Music Ed Sheeran & Charlamagne Tha God Discuss "No. 6 Collaborations" Ed Sheeran shares a few details about his upcoming "No. 6 Collaborations" project. By Mitch Findlay May 28, 2019
Music Blueface Adds Some Ukulele Flavor To "Bleed The Chicken" If you've been wishing for Blueface on a ukulele, your wishes have been answered. By Mitch Findlay May 27, 2019