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Music Joe Budden Thinks Drake Sounds "Evolved" On New Album "ICEMAN" "The Joe Budden Podcast" spoke on Drake's triple album release and how "ICEMAN" connects to his earlier discography. By Gabriel Bras Nevares May 16, 2026
Relationships Gangsta Boo's Ex Faces Backlash For Scubbing Instagram & "Moving On" With New Woman Gangsta Boo's ex has a new woman in his life. By Cole Blake May 14, 2024
Music Latto Sparks Intense Debate Over Her Decision To Rap About Her Low Body Count Latto has not been shy about flexing how few men she's slept with, but some find this to be a bit corny, including streamer Tylil. By Zachary Horvath May 19, 2025
Original Content "Gangsta Grillz" Mixtapes: Best Projects, Ranked DJ Drama's "Gangsta Grillz" mixtape series is one of hip hop's most iconic runs. Here is a list of the best mixtapes, ranked. By Wyatt Westlake May 11, 2023
Music Onyx: Where Are They Now? Two members of the hardcore rap group are keeping Onyx alive. By Demi Phillips January 18, 2024
Music O'Shea Jackson Jr. Calls Drake's Janice Parties A "Trap" Drake is hosting parties for women named Janice in the wake of his "Janice STFU" hit, and O'Shea Jackson Jr. couldn't help but joke about it. By Gabriel Bras Nevares June 27, 2026
Pop Culture Rappers Who Have Their Own THC Brand Rappers like Snoop Dogg, Wiz Khalifa, and Coi Leray are branding THC lines, while Sean “Diddy” Combs has signed a 185M licensing deal. By Molly Byrne April 03, 2023
Original Content NBA Youngboy's Most Vulnerable Songs We highlight sixteen of Youngboy Never Broke Again's most vulnerable and emotionally-aware moments on wax. By Alex Zidel January 20, 2022
Original Content Here's Everything That's Happened Since Young Dolph's Death Here's everything that's happened since Young Dolph's tragic passing. By Lawrencia Grose January 11, 2022
Music Big U Will Represent Himself In RICO Trial After His Lawyer's Shocking Withdrawal Authorities have accused Big U of allegedly running a criminal network connected to the Rollin' 60s Crips gang. By Cole Blake May 21, 2025
Music JAŸ-Z Announces "Reasonable Doubt" 30th Anniversary Shows In Paris And Los Angeles JAŸ-Z is looking to celebrate the 30th anniversary of "Reasonable Doubt" with shows in Paris and Los Angeles this Fall. By Alexander Cole June 09, 2026
Original Content Top 15 Most Disturbing Hip-Hop Songs Take a look at some of the most twisted, horrific and cringeworthy moments in hip-hop history. By Mitch Findlay October 31, 2017