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Music Boosie Badazz Films As Alleged Stalker Is Arrested At His House "We got her a**," Boosie says. By Caroline Fisher March 02, 2024
Music XXXTentaction's Son Recreates His Dad's Iconic Hairstyle Since XXXTentacion's passing, his fan base has been keeping up with his family, particularly the growth of his son, Gekyume. By Zachary Horvath February 02, 2026
Music Playboi Carti Gets Pre-Trial Date For Allegedly Assaulting Woman & Driver Playboi Carti and his purported boo Giovanna "Gio" Ramos seemed to deny these claims back when they first surfaced last October. By Gabriel Bras Nevares January 23, 2026
Music Westside Gunn & Conway The Machine Debunk Griselda & Benny The Butcher Beef Rumors Discussion around an alleged Conway The Machine and Benny The Butcher altercation caused Westside Gunn and Conway to clear the air. By Gabriel Bras Nevares August 14, 2025
Music Lefty Gunplay Details "Cool" Relationship With Kendrick Lamar He claims Dot "loves" him. By Elias Andrews December 19, 2024
Music Mario Judah Returns With New Song And Fans Are Left Flabbergasted By His Transformation Mario Judah has always been of rap's most interesting characters and fans are both happy and surprised to see him in this state. By Zachary Horvath March 04, 2025
Music Kanye West Is On Drake's Tail After Hitting 1 Billion Spotify Streams In 2026 Drake already surpassed Kanye West by reportedly amassing over 2 billion Spotify streams so far in 2026, but Ye's next on the list. By Gabriel Bras Nevares February 13, 2026
Music Kanye West & Ty Dolla $ign Sued For Allegedly Uncleared "Vultures 2" Sample Kanye West and Ty Dolla $ign's latest lawsuit involving "VULTURES 2" joins over a dozen reported sample and copyright cases against Ye. By Gabriel Bras Nevares February 13, 2026
Music King Los Top 7 Mixtapes, Ranked Los’ penchant for lyricism and interesting rhyme schemes has set him apart in the rap game. By Demi Phillips May 29, 2024
Music Why Was Chief Keef Banned From The BET Awards? BET finally lifted their 10-year ban on Chief Keef and he'll be performing this weekend as part of the Hip-Hop 50 medley. By Aron A. June 23, 2023
Pop Culture Why Did SZA Pick Her Name? See how the award-winning hitmaker came up with her unforgettable—and Wu-inspired—moniker. By Victoria Ifeolu April 24, 2023
Original Content Summer Walker: 10 Essential Songs We highlight some essential listening when it comes to the talented Summer Walker. By Madusa S. July 25, 2020