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Music Nipsey Hussle Talks Gang Culture & Cardi B On The Breakfast Club Nipsey Hussle drops a wealth of knowledge on The Breakfast Club. By Mitch Findlay February 21, 2018
Music Wiz Khalifa Defends Himself For Giving Son Birthday Punches Wiz Khalifa says that "birthday licks" shouldn't have gotten any backlash. By Tallie Spencer February 26, 2026
Music Brands Jump On Drake’s “ICEMAN” Sculpture Trend Earlier this month, Drake put a huge ice sculpture in his hometown of Toronto to promote his upcoming album. By Caroline Fisher April 29, 2026
Music Nicki Minaj Shares Sample Source From Drake's "That's How You Feel" Watch Nicki's acapella performance of "Boss Ass Bitch" from Powerhouse 2014. By Trevor Smith June 29, 2018
Music Big Sean References "Thank U, Next" & Ariana Grande On "Thank You" Big Sean returns the favor to his old pal Ariana Grande. By Mitch Findlay May 17, 2019
Music Joyner Lucas Tags In 50 Cent After Putting Sha Money XL On Blast Joyner Lucas opts to bring his latest grudge to The People's Court. By Mitch Findlay August 29, 2019
Original Content Masters Of Cadence: The Art Of "Voice" In Hip-Hop Lyricism and flow are essential tools, but which rappers have truly mastered the art of "voice?" By Mitch Findlay October 02, 2018
Music Chance The Rapper Reveals What Kendrick Lamar & Drake’s Beef Taught The World According to Chance The Rapper, Kendrick Lamar and Drake's viral feud impacted the music industry in more ways than one. By Caroline Fisher November 26, 2025
Music Drake Fuels New Album Excitement With Cutdown Version Of “ICEMAN” Episode 3 Drake continues to tease his upcoming ninth studio album, "ICEMAN," which is rumored to be dropping before the end of the year. By Caroline Fisher November 18, 2025
Reviews Denzel Curry "TA13OO" Review Denzel Curry's "TA13OO" is a three-act triumph. By Mitch Findlay July 31, 2018
Music 50 Cent Receives Frustrating Update In His G-Unit Books Lawsuit Against Ex 50 Cent is still battling his longtime, former partner Shaniqua Tompkins in court over life rights tied to a G-Unit Books agreement. By Zachary Horvath March 06, 2026
Music Drake Finally Chimes In On Rick Ross Performing Their Collabs Without Him Given the amount of collaborations Drake and Rick Ross have, it's hard for both artists to escape the shadow of the other in a live setting. By Gabriel Bras Nevares March 06, 2026