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Original Content The VanJess Break Up: What Happened? R&B duo VanJess has broken up, but one member will continue releasing new music under the name Amaka. By Paul Barnes April 10, 2023
Music What Happened To G-Unit? 50 Cent's Dissolved Crew From a beef with The Game that got violent to 50 Cent's burgeoning solo career, we're diving into the demise of G-Unit. By Caleb Hardy June 12, 2023
Original Content Where Are They Now? 20 Icons Of The “Hip Hop Blog” Era A look back at 20 of the most memorable rappers from the peak hip-hop blog era, circa 2006-2011. By Maxwell Cavaseno June 12, 2019
Music XXXTentacion "Hangs" Himself On Instagram (NSFW) XXXTentacion posts a very disturbing video on Instagram. By Aron A. August 23, 2017
Music Fans React To French Montana Win Against Rick Ross In VERZUZ Battle French Montana's "Unforgettable" is what ultimately helped him take the win home. By Tallie Spencer May 07, 2026
Pop Culture Lil Baby's Ex Jayda Cheaves & Dess Dior Get Into Nasty Brawl At The Club Dess Dior and Jayda Cheaves were enjoying a night out while listening to Mariah the Scientist, but things went south later on. By Zachary Horvath April 12, 2026
Music Taylor Swift Producer Jack Antonoff Roasts Drake By Joking About Universal Lawsuit Jack Antonoff got jokes. By Bryson "Boom" Paul December 09, 2024
Society Major Key: 13 Rappers Who Received The Key To The City From Diddy to Bun B, these artists were formally honored for their success and service. By Kristen Bromiley April 04, 2017
Original Content ASAP Rocky Albums Ranked: "Long.Live.ASAP" And More Ranking the best A$AP Rocky solo projects, from worst to best. By Paul Barnes April 25, 2023
Music XXXTentacion's Son Gekyume Bares A Striking Resemblance To His Father In School Photo Jenesis Sanchez welcomed Gekyume seven months after XXXTentacion was shot and killed in Florida in 2018. By Cole Blake August 29, 2025
Music Chris Brown & Usher Unveil Official Dates & Locations For "The Raymond & Brown Tour" Chris Brown and Usher have officially unveiled the dates and locations for their upcoming "Raymond & Brown Tour." By Alexander Cole April 14, 2026
Music 1900Rugrat Accuses Drake Of Stealing "Little Birdie" Beat For "ICEMAN" 1900Rugrat took to social media to share alleged DMs with Drake and claim he gave the Toronto superstar unreleased music ahead of "ICEMAN." By Gabriel Bras Nevares May 18, 2026