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Original Content 7 Artists With Names Inspired By The Wu-Tang Clan The Wu-Tang Clan has long been celebrated for its branding. As a result, some artists have understandably turned to the legendary group for inspiration to land on their own stage names. By KC Orcutt June 10, 2017
Music $uicideboy$ Settle Massive $6.4 Million Copyright Lawsuit From Three 6 Mafia Juicy J and DJ Paul of Three 6 Mafia sued Scrim of $uicideboy$ in 2020 for allegedly sampling 35 of their songs without permission. By Gabriel Bras Nevares December 12, 2025
Music Keinemusik Previews New Drake Collab & The House Vibes Are Immaculate Fans wonder whether this new tease from the "Honestly, Nevermind" collaborators means that more new Drake is on the way. By Gabriel Bras Nevares July 08, 2024
Original Content A Brief History Of Drake's Accents The evolution of the many Drake accents, for posterity's sake. By Kemet High November 30, 2019
Music Lil Tjay Net Worth 2024: Updated Wealth Of The Rapper From Bronx streets to hip-hop fame, Lil Tjay balances arresting lyrics and business ventures for a continually rising career. By Jake Skudder January 30, 2024
Music DJ Akademiks Claims Playboi Carti Loathes The Deadbeat Dad Narrative Against Him Playboi Carti just released his long-awaited album "MUSIC," which DJ Akademiks claimed already sold 145K units due to pre-sales. By Gabriel Bras Nevares March 14, 2025
Music Sonny Digital Reveals His Recording Studio Was Robbed Sonny Digital, famed trap producer out of Atlanta, vented his frustrations after having his studio robbed of tons of recording equipment. By Zachary Horvath January 02, 2026
Music Tasha K Fiercely Defends Nicki Minaj Amid Schizophrenia Rumors According to Tasha K, Nicki Minaj is the victim of a plot to "make her look incapable of managing her own money." By Caroline Fisher October 21, 2025
Original Content Desiigner's Tragic Downfall Is On The Verge Of Becoming An Epic Comeback Story Desiigner is an artist who has experienced the highs and lows of the music industry, and now, a comeback has potential. By Alexander Cole October 29, 2025
Music Eminem’s Rap Beefs Under Scrutiny As Fans Debate If Hip-Hop Needs A New “Bully” Some hip-hop fans think the genre needs a new "bully" like Eminem to bring out the best in its biggest players. By Caroline Fisher January 06, 2026
Music Sexyy Red Announces Her Second Headlining Tour "4 President": Details The St. Louis rapper has some fans concerned about certain cities not being included. By Zachary Horvath June 25, 2024
Music 50 Cent Savagely Dismisses Jim Jones' "Sucker" Diss On "The Breakfast Club" Jim Jones thinks he smokes 50 Cent easily when it comes to New York City hip-hop, a laughable comparison in the G-Unit mogul's eyes. By Gabriel Bras Nevares February 28, 2025