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Music Rihanna's Best Live Performances What is your personal favorite Rihanna performance? By Erin Haley March 10, 2023
Music Adam22 Calls Drakeo The Ruler The Most Influential West Coast Artist Of The Past Decade "They can't see the influence because it's permeated throughout all of rap so much," Adam22 claims. By Caroline Fisher December 28, 2023
Music Boosie Badazz Reveals Falling Out With His Mother For Suing His Brother & Yung Bleu Boosie says his lawsuit against his brother has caused a falling out with his mother. By Cole Blake November 11, 2023
Music What Is Kanye West's Best-Selling Album? Uncover the highs of Kanye West's dominance as we trace the best-selling album that redefined hip-hop and solidified his legacy. By Rain Adams November 07, 2023
Music RZA Reveals Why Early Wu-Tang Clan Production Was All Done In-House He explained the tight control he maintained over the group. By Lavender Alexandria December 15, 2023
Music DJ Akademiks Changes His Tune On Drake's UMG Lawsuit Following Bombardment Of Grooming Allegations Akademiks felt Drizzy was backing himself into a corner. By Zachary Horvath February 01, 2025
Music Kanye West Flexes Reclaimed Billionaire Status In Instagram Bio According to Ye, he's the "only GOAT." By Caroline Fisher January 30, 2025
Music Joe Budden Slams “Whitewashed” Sexyy Red & Bruno Mars Collab Joe Budden is not impressed. By Caroline Fisher January 25, 2025
Music DL Hughley Thinks That Jay-Z Allegations Should've Been Expected Amid Diddy Drama This is an interesting assessment of these sexual assault accusations. By Gabriel Bras Nevares December 13, 2024
Music Kanye West's Former Teen Employees Want Millions In Damages Amid Hostile Work Environment Lawsuit Kanye West might have to pay out a major check. By Cole Blake December 10, 2024
Music Sade Adu Makes Her Grand Return On Our New "R&B Season" Playlist Update She sounds as wonderful as ever. By Gabriel Bras Nevares December 08, 2024
Music 50 Cent Thinks “Ungrateful” Young Buck Should Have Signed To Diddy’s Label 50 Cent is not backing down. By Caroline Fisher December 07, 2024