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Music Rolling Stone Causes Hip-Hop Uproar Over Their Picks For Best Rap Albums Of The 21st Century Do you agree with the publication or did they completely miss the mark? By Gabriel Bras Nevares January 10, 2025
Music Burna Boy: Africa's Global Afro-Fusion Sensation Fresh off of his appearance on Byron Messia’s “Talibans II," we're exploring Burna Boy's journey in the last decade. By Aron A. July 25, 2023
Music 50 Cent Reacts To Young Buck's Alleged Trans Lover Revealing 3-Year Relationship 50 Cent howls after he finds out Young Buck was allegedly a transgender woman's "side piece" for three years. By Alex Zidel May 20, 2019
Music Trey Songz Explains Why He Didn't Sign Drake Back In 2007 Happy Ratchet Birthday Trey! By Devin Ch November 29, 2018
Music Sexyy Red Performs "Pound Town" For Kids At School, Social Media Reacts Sexyy Red performed at a school recently. By Caroline Fisher July 16, 2023
Music Jay-Z's Friend Emory Jones Recalls How He Earned His Loyalty During Prison Stint After serving time, Jones went on to become Roc Nation's Head of Lifestyle. By Gabriel Bras Nevares July 14, 2023
Music Tech N9ne Finalizes Divorce, Ex-Wife To Get Over $5k Per Month In Support Tech N9ne is no longer a married man in the eyes of the law. By Matt F November 16, 2017
Music Gunna Reacts To Alleged "Snitch" Video: "I Ain't Never Stopped A Crime" Gunna made an appearance on The Breakfast Club ahead of his new album, "Wunna," and spoke on the viral video of him that has been twisted into a "Crime Stoppers" clip. By Rose Lilah May 19, 2020
Music Brian McKnight Sues Radio Station Over Deadbeat Dad Allegations Brian McKnight shut down the accusations that he's been an "abusive" and "neglectful father" to his children. By Cole Blake February 24, 2026
Music Drake Can't Save The Algorithm Can "Iceman" push hip-hop back to the top of the charts? Recent comments from The Game about Drake’s absence highlight growing narratives that one artist can fix a deeper systemic issue in the music industry. By Aron A. April 20, 2026
Music Jayda Cheaves’ Ex-Friend Emily Huff Alleges She Backdoored Her For Lil Baby Supa Peach recently accused Jayda Cheaves of pursuing Lil Baby despite his alleged fling with her former friend, Emily Huff. By Caroline Fisher January 21, 2026
Music New Orleans Police Address Rumor That NBA YoungBoy Is Banned From Performing In Louisiana Reportedly, NBA YoungBoy did not leave New Orleans after his two latest performances, despite being required to. By Caroline Fisher October 23, 2025