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Music Bow Wow Reflects On DMX's "Party Up" Scene From "Like Mike" Bow Wow says he was surprised to hear many people's introduction to DMX's "Party Up" came through "Like Mike." By Cole Blake October 23, 2022
Music Drake Suggests Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us” Is Allegedly Antisemitic In New UMG Lawsuit Drake took his legal dispute with UMG to the next level today. By Caroline Fisher January 15, 2025
Music 50 Cent Recalls People Calling Him Fat At The Super Bowl While Flexing Weight Loss Whether it's accusations of taking slimming drugs or clowning his look at the Super Bowl halftime show, Fif is clapping back at all the smoke. By Gabriel Bras Nevares January 28, 2024
Music Fredo Bang Has "24-7 War" Mindset Following Two-Year Jail Stint Fredo Bang shares his "uncomfortable" experiences in spaces with large groups of people since serving two-and-a-half years in jail. By Erika Marie March 20, 2020
Profiles Behind The Beat: Vinylz Vinylz is staying ahead of his peers by never repeating himself. By Trevor Smith February 24, 2016
Music Lil Durk Brings Out Live Band, Performs King Von Tribute At Rolling Loud Lil Durk hits the Rolling Loud stage for a special performance including a live band, an appearance from Lil Baby, and a tribute to King Von. By Aron A. July 25, 2021
Music Rod Wave Sued By Photographer Over 'Last Lap' Album Cover Copyright The photographer claims Rod Wave used his photograph without permission. By Tallie Spencer December 11, 2025
Music Gunna Abruptly Ends Puzzling Virginia Beach Show Early Gunna kicked off his 2025-2026 "Wun World Tour" in mid-November. It runs through July 3 in Portugal. More dates were added a few weeks ago. By Zachary Horvath December 01, 2025
Relationships Joey Bada$$ & Serayah Tease Engagement After Cryptic Bar On Ray Vaughn Diss, "The Finals" Joey Badass and his girlfriend, Serayah, appear to have taken the next step in their relationship. By Cole Blake May 21, 2025
Music NLE Choppa Takes Plea Deal, Receives Sentence In Gun And Drug Case In 2021, NLE Choppa was arrested for burglary, drug possession, and carrying a concealed firearm. By Caroline Fisher December 08, 2023
Music Kendrick Lamar Changes "Meet The Grahams" Cover Art For Streaming Release, Fans Debate Why Fans have conflicting explanations. By Cole Blake May 05, 2024
Music Hurricane Chris Reignites 50 Cent Feud During Heated Debate With DJ Vlad Hurricane Chris says he's a better rapper than 50 Cent. By Cole Blake September 09, 2024