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Politics Chuck D Criticized By Fans Over U.S. State Department Partnership Not really fighting the power. By Elias Andrews June 27, 2024
Music Charleston White Vs. Boosie: A Timeline Of Their Beef White’s not letting up on trolling Boosie in hopes of a response. By Demi Phillips April 26, 2024
Original Content How Jhené Aiko Became One Of R&B's Favorite Songbirds Explore Jhené Aiko's journey to stardom, her R&B career milestones, and life with Big Sean, as she captivates fans and redefines the genre. By Erika Marie May 09, 2023
Music Teenage Rapper Rylo Huncho Dies After Accidental Self-Inflicted Gunshot To The Head: Details Our deepest condolences go out to the family and friends of Rylo Huncho during this time. By Zachary Horvath May 21, 2024
Music Kendrick Lamar "Not Like Us": Did He Pay Tribute To Drakeo The Ruler Or Bite His Flow? If anything, the similarities prove that Kendrick Lamar is a diligent student of rap. By Demi Phillips May 16, 2024
Music Faith Evans Hit With Major Lawsuit Over The Notorious B.I.G.'s Mother’s Estate The Notorious B.I.G.'s mother, Voletta Wallace, passed away back in February at the age of 72. By Cole Blake July 10, 2025
Reviews Gunna "The Last Wun" Album Review Gunna’s "The Last Wun" captures his shift from survival to self-preservation as he prepares for a new chapter in his career. By Aron A. August 14, 2025
Music Frank Ocean Hints At Plans For 2025 With Mysterious Billboard Outside Of Coachella Frank Ocean hasn't released a new album since dropping "Blonde" back in 2016 and fans think it might be time for a follow-up. By Cole Blake April 09, 2025
Viral Adin Ross Alleges He Left Playboi Carti Stranded For 10 Hours After Taking His Private Jet This was allegedly after Playboi Carti and Adin Ross' disastrous stream, which Carti ditched after a few minutes with a big bag from Kick. By Gabriel Bras Nevares April 03, 2025
Music DJ Vlad Calls Lil Durk "Stupid" After Rapper's Murder-For-Hire Charge The DJ is baffled by the allegations. By Elias Andrews October 25, 2024
Music Remy Ma Rips Papoose & Claressa Shields On "W.Y.F.L." Single Remy Ma decided to release some built-up tension she had for Papoose and Claressa Shields via a new feature verse. By Zachary Horvath April 10, 2026
Music Lil Tjay Reportedly In Custody Following Offset Shooting After Offset was shot in Hollywood, Florida, it is now being reported by DJ Akademiks that Lil Tjay is in custody. By Alexander Cole April 06, 2026