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Music J. Cole Admits He's Capping On "100 Mil" The rapper wasn't clear about which part of the song isn't true, but he said that he greatly exaggerated in his lyrics. By Alex Zidel November 04, 2021
Music Jermaine Dupri Says He Created "106 & Park" For Bow Wow The megaproducer is shedding light on how one of BET's most memorable shows was developed. By Erika Marie December 16, 2022
Music Drake Shares Teaser For HBO's "Euphoria" Drake and Future The Prince serve as executive producers for the show. By Aron A. March 28, 2019
Music Conway The Machine Handcuffed & Detained After DJ Shay's Funeral Griselda rapper Conway The Machine was detained and handcuffed by police following the funeral of his friend and collaborator DJ Shay. By Mitch Findlay August 28, 2020
Original Content Eminem & Proof, One Of Hip-Hop's Great Friendships There was something undeniably wholesome about Eminem and Proof's brotherhood, a friendship built on mutual respect, trust, and unapologetic antics. By Mitch Findlay April 17, 2020
Music Jaden Smith Passionately Admits That Tyler, The Creator Is His "Boyfriend" Are Jaden Smith and Tyler, The Creator actually dating? By Alex Zidel November 12, 2018
Music Travie McCoy Unrecognizable Following Struggles With Heroin Addiction Travie McCoy looks much different now after a public struggle with drug addiction. By Alex Zidel May 29, 2018
Original Content 10 Songs For Mama Celebrate Mother's Day with some of the best rap songs about moms. By Mike Harris May 14, 2017
Sneakers SZA Takes On Creative Lead Role At Vans In New Partnership SZA becomes Vans’ first-ever artistic director, kicking off a multi-year partnership that blends her vision with the brand’s heritage. By Ben Atkinson August 15, 2025
Music Trina Received An Aggressive Letter From PETA Before SeaWorld Performance Trina is the latest rap star to perform at SeaWorld, following a list of legendary all-stars like Fat Joe, Bow Wow, and Soulja Boy. By Bryson "Boom" Paul August 14, 2025
Music DJ Akademiks Claims Drake Angered UMG By Working With Other Labels & Competitors Major labels are just too greedy, huh? By Gabriel Bras Nevares December 01, 2024
Music Scrappy Warns Married Couples After Papoose And Remy Ma Cheating Scandal The rapper offers words of wisdom. By Elias Andrews December 13, 2024