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Original Content 10 Essential Young M.A Tracks A Young M.A primer. By Danny Schwartz January 23, 2017
Music Kanye West Ordered To Pay $76K In Legal Fees To Ex-Employee Amid Yeezy Harassment Lawsuit Kanye West was recently ordered to pay $76K in legal fees, stemming from his attempt at having a harassment lawsuit dismissed. By Devin Morton September 14, 2025
Music SZA's "Snooze" Becomes The Only Song To Chart On The Hot 100 For All Of 2023 The R&B darling continues to rack up impressive achievements. By Lavender Alexandria December 29, 2023
Music Drake, Adin Ross, & Stake Face Major Lawsuit Over Controversial Gambling Promotion Drake has been partnered with Stake for a number of years, often sharing his sports betting slips on social media. By Cole Blake October 28, 2025
Music LUCKI Sued By EMPIRE For Alleged Contract Breach After Releasing Song Via Rival Distributor LUCKI is facing a lawsuit from EMPIRE after allegedly breaching his contract by releasing music through rival distributor UnitedMasters. By Tallie Spencer October 23, 2025
Music 50 Cent Calls Himself, Eminem, & Dr. Dre The "3 Headed Monster" 50 Cent reflected on his relationship with Dr. Dre and Eminem on Instagram. By Cole Blake February 07, 2023
Pop Culture Latto's Slim Thick Bikini Bod Looks Ready For Another Hot Girl Summer "Sunday Service" soundtracks the rap diva's latest thirst trap video. By Hayley Hynes March 14, 2024
Music Krayzie Bone: An Architect Of Melodic Rap Krayzie’s unique rap style has birthed a generation of melodic rappers. By Demi Phillips September 25, 2023
Music JT Drops Scathing Cardi B Diss Track On Akademiks, Escalating Rap Beef JT releases a fiery diss track aimed at Cardi B, premiering on Akademiks amid their ongoing feud. By Tallie Spencer October 02, 2025
Music D Savage Seems To Diss Playboi Carti During Summer Smash Set Ken Carson clashed with Don Toliver after their Summer Smash performances, and D Savage and Playboi Carti are up next on Opium's beef watch. By Gabriel Bras Nevares June 23, 2025
Music Diddy Seeks Acquittal By Accusing Prosecutors Of Misunderstanding The Definition Of Prostitution Diddy was recently convicted on two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution and will find out his sentence, next month. By Cole Blake September 04, 2025
Music DJ Hed & Mal Ignite Social Media After A Spirited Debate About The Drake & Kendrick Lamar Beef It's been roughly a year since Drake and Kendrick Lamar's feud reached its peak, and DJ Hed and Mal have a lot to say about it. By Caroline Fisher May 02, 2025