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Music NBA YoungBoy Says He's Going To Turn Himself In And Get Himself Together Fans think he's talking about rehab. By Tallie Spencer November 25, 2023
Music Katy Perry's 7 Hottest Hip Hop Collabs Katy Perry has achieved great success as a solo star, but her Hip Hop collabs are also worthy of note, providing a fresh sound for fans. By Demi Phillips October 03, 2023
Streetwear Mariah Carey's Sexy Victoria's Secret Campaign Shows Off All We Want For Christmas What better superstar could you ask for when promoting your holiday collection? By Gabriel Bras Nevares November 06, 2023
Music Cardi B Shuts Down Rumors Atlantic Records Rejected Her New Album & Reveals New Music Video On The Way Cardi B revealed she turned in the new album to Atlantic Records last week during an X Spaces chat that included her dissing Offset. By Bryson "Boom" Paul June 14, 2025
Music 7 Albums Apple Music Missed On Its 100 Best Albums List Ironically, these snubbed albums greatly influenced some of the artists that ended up on the list. By Demi Phillips May 24, 2024
Music Freddie Gibbs Net Worth 2024: Updated Wealth Of The Rapper Uncover Freddie Gibbs' net worth in 2024. Explore how this talented rapper and entrepreneur accumulated an estimated impressive fortune. By Jake Skudder January 17, 2024
Music 2Rare: Philly Rapper On The Come Up With a signature white hairline and a larger than life personality, 2Rare is a distinct newcomer. By Demi Phillips July 17, 2023
Music Smiley Did What Needed To Be Done: The OVO Star On Sobriety Journey, Borrowing Drake's Maybach & Debut Album Plans Exclusive: Smiley shares a hilarious story about "Nicky Nicky Nine Doors," discusses his new project & explains why Drake is "such a genuine guy." By Aron A. July 27, 2023
Music Jermaine Dupri Recalls Latto's Appearance On "The Rap Game" Jermaine Dupri recently responded to people saying he "dropped the ball" with Latto. By Cole Blake May 14, 2023
Original Content The Rise of Women's Empowerment In Hip-Hop From the bold days of Salt-n-Pepa and Queen Latifah to the modern landscape of woman in hip-hop, the past 50 years have a constant battle to disrupt persisting stereotypes. By Caleb Hardy May 20, 2023
Music Wale Addresses New Album's Release Date In "Slowdown" Freestyle Wale began promoting his forthcoming album at the top of the year with the lead single "Blanco." He has released two new songs since. By Bryson "Boom" Paul June 29, 2025
Music The Weeknd Eyes $1 Billion Catalog Deal The Weeknd is currently his "After Hours Til Dawn" tour, and has recently hit cities like Atlanta, Miami, Denver, and more. By Caroline Fisher August 25, 2025