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Elias Andrews June 13, 2024 Music The singer was amused.
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Elias Andrews October 02, 2024 Music The "Vultures 1" standout gets a cover from acclaimed artist Jon Rafman
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Ben Mock February 17, 2024 Music According to Akademiks, the lawsuit alleges Diddy had sexual intercourse with a "Philadelphia rapper who dated Nicki Minaj" and a R&B singer "who performed at the Super Bowl and had a successful Vegas residency."
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Aron A. February 28, 2024 Music French rap is about to blow up on a more mainstream level.
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Demi Phillips February 26, 2024 Relationships "Happy birthday Daddy freeeee youuuuuu," Chrisean Rock writes.
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Caroline Fisher January 20, 2024 Music DDG discussed the financial side of his streaming career as well as his record contract at ComplexCon on Sunday.
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Cole Blake October 27, 2025 Music Jim Jones believes Drake is at the top of the game right now, but he expressed on Hot 97 that hip-hop doesn't have just one "ruler."
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Gabriel Bras Nevares August 30, 2026 Streetwear Authentic Brands Group has just acquired a 51% stake in Drake's OVO brand, allowing Drake to control creative direction.
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Ben Atkinson August 27, 2026 Music The Weeknd recently took to Instagram with a new post, which has fans speculating about what might be on the way.
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Caroline Fisher April 21, 2026 Music Fans and loved ones are mourning the tragic and unexpected loss of Jacksonville rapper Julio Foolio.
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Caroline Fisher June 23, 2024 Music Explore Remy Ma's 7 essential tracks, highlighting her lyrical skill and impact on hip-hop, from "Lean Back" to "Shether."
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Rain Adams June 19, 2024
Music Tinashe Throws Shade At Ex-Label After "Nasty" Chart Success She's happy to be independent.
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Elias Andrews 
Music Rihanna Laughs At Reporter Who Asks If She Attended Diddy Parties: Watch The singer was amused.
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Elias Andrews 
Music Kanye West's "Carnival" Gets Intense Cover Art The "Vultures 1" standout gets a cover from acclaimed artist Jon Rafman
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Ben Mock 
Music Meek Mill & Usher’s Names Redacted In Diddy Lawsuit, Akademiks Says According to Akademiks, the lawsuit alleges Diddy had sexual intercourse with a "Philadelphia rapper who dated Nicki Minaj" and a R&B singer "who performed at the Super Bowl and had a successful Vegas residency."
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Aron A. 
Music Is French Rap The Next Wave? 5 Rappers To Look Out For French rap is about to blow up on a more mainstream level.
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Demi Phillips 
Relationships Chrisean Rock Celebrates Blueface's Birthday With Romantic Throwbacks "Happy birthday Daddy freeeee youuuuuu," Chrisean Rock writes.
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Caroline Fisher 
Music DDG Reveals He Made More Money In 30 Days Of Streaming Than From His Entire Record Deal DDG discussed the financial side of his streaming career as well as his record contract at ComplexCon on Sunday.
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Cole Blake 
Music Jim Jones Says Drake Is One Of "A Lot Of Kings" In Hip-Hop Right Now Jim Jones believes Drake is at the top of the game right now, but he expressed on Hot 97 that hip-hop doesn't have just one "ruler."
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Streetwear Drake Speaks Out As Authentic Brands Group Buys Majority Stake In OVO Brand Authentic Brands Group has just acquired a 51% stake in Drake's OVO brand, allowing Drake to control creative direction.
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Ben Atkinson 
Music The Weeknd Fuels New Music Rumors Amid Drake’s “ICEMAN” Rollout The Weeknd recently took to Instagram with a new post, which has fans speculating about what might be on the way.
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Caroline Fisher 
Music Foolio Reportedly Dies At 26 After Tampa Birthday Party Shooting Fans and loved ones are mourning the tragic and unexpected loss of Jacksonville rapper Julio Foolio.
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Caroline Fisher 
Music Remy Ma Essential Songs Explore Remy Ma's 7 essential tracks, highlighting her lyrical skill and impact on hip-hop, from "Lean Back" to "Shether."
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Rain Adams