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Music Sosamann's Human Trafficking Case Is Dismissed & He Has A Message To Those Who Thought He Was "#Done" The rapper leaves court with a message to all those who thought he was done for. By hnhh June 07, 2019
Original Content Old Head Vs. New: Understanding Hip Hop's Generation Gap What is at the root of the schism between older artists and the next generation? By Luke Hinz April 03, 2018
Original Content Nicki Minaj & Nas' Rumored Relationship: Everything We Know Nicki Minaj and Nas might be falling hard for each other. By Matt F September 14, 2017
Music Vince Staples Challenges Post Malone To Listen To Future's "3500" Verse And Not Cry Vince Staples reveals which song gets him in his feelings. By Mitch Findlay November 24, 2017
Music Diddy Is Reportedly Undergoing Major Weight Loss Behind Bars Diddy appeared in court, earlier this week, to request a postponement of his upcoming trial date on May 5th. By Cole Blake April 24, 2025
Sports Kanye West Recalls Bizarre Story About Spending The Day Kobe Bryant Died At Kylie Jenner's House Kanye West previously changed the title of his upcoming album from "WW3" to "Cuck" after dropping the song, "Cousin." By Cole Blake April 22, 2025
Music Bhad Bhabie Laughs Off Death Threat She Received Via Text Message You might think this is over the Alabama Barker feud, but Bhad Bhabie sadly has a far longer history of dealing with the haters. By Gabriel Bras Nevares March 28, 2025
Music Latto Borrows Classic Aaliyah Hook On Catchy New Song Snippet Latto has been overshadowed by other female rappers in recent months, but she's back with a new banger on deck. By Elias Andrews March 12, 2025
Music Kendrick Lamar's Grand National Tour At Sofi Stadium Made Him First Rapper To Break New Touring Record Kendrick Lamar Grand National Tour supports his GNX album. An album that features new L.A. rappers Peysoh and AZ Chike. By Bryson "Boom" Paul May 25, 2025
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 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 Drake Becomes First Artist Ever With 120 Billion Spotify Streams While Drake can certainly coast off of the continued commercial success of his catalog, he's still putting in work to add another chapter. By Gabriel Bras Nevares September 19, 2025