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Music Shyheim Talks Inking A Deal Before Wu-Tang Clan At 13-Years-Old The newly freed rapper reflects on his career. By Erika Marie February 05, 2020
Music Chief Keef Says Cousin Fredo Santana Didn't Die From Lean Fredo Santana's official cause of death was a seizure that was brought on by cardiovascular disease. By Alex Zidel March 05, 2020
Original Content The Rise & Fall Of C-Murder: A Complete History Re-tracing and untangling the series of events that led to C-Murder's rise and catastrophic fall. By Mitch Findlay October 06, 2020
Music Twitter Reacts To Lloyd's Naked Photo For "Tru" LP Cover The Internet has mixed feelings about the new cover for Lloyd's "Tru" LP. By Milca P. July 07, 2018
Music Lil Uzi Vert Faces Backlash For Alleged Satanism Over New Magazine Cover The rapper is once again accused of worshipping the devil. By Noah Grant May 31, 2023
Music DJ Akademiks, Joe Budden & Peter Rosenberg Clash Over Ye's Concerts The hip-hop media figures had differing reasons to love and hate on Kanye West's Chicago concerts, his beef-squashing, and his bigotries. By Gabriel Bras Nevares September 06, 2026
Music 6ix9ine Claims Lil Tjay Is Banned From Chipotle & Almost Died Over A Burrito 6ix9ine may not be as musically relevant as he once was, but there is no denying that he remains one of the most effective trolls in rap. By Alexander Cole October 09, 2025
Music LSU Dance Team Goes Viral For Electric Kendrick Lamar-Inspired Routine LSU's Tiger Girls scored second place at a national competition thanks to their hip-hop routine set to a medley of Kendrick Lamar's hits. By Caroline Fisher January 21, 2026
Music Central Cee Tried To Rock Bantu Knots And The Internet Ate Him Alive Not the rapper's best look. By Elias Andrews August 13, 2024
Music Drake Reveals Inspiration Behind “Hotline Bling” But Fans Had Someone Else In Mind DRAM felt the same way the fans do now back in 2015. By Zachary Horvath August 07, 2024
Music Kendrick Lamar Wins Best Male Hip-Hop Artist At The BET Awards, And Some Fans Are Confused Kendrick Lamar took home a big win at the BET Awards, although some feel as though the award is misplaced. By Alexander Cole June 29, 2026
Music The Weeknd's "Hurry Up Tomorrow" Makes A Massive Debut On The Charts The Weeknd can't be stopped. By Bryson "Boom" Paul February 09, 2025