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Numbers Kanye West Is A Marketing Genius: "Donda" Album Rollout Gross Millions Kanye's long-awaited album release produces impressive stats. By Kyesha Jennings August 26, 2021
TV Eazy-E Discusses KKK Having A Hit Out On Him In Last Interview Before His Death HNHH has exclusive clips from "The Mysterious Death of Eazy-E" where the late rapper talks about his life being in danger while manager Jerry Heller's cousin addresses rumors that Heller stole from Eazy and N.W.A. By Erika Marie August 26, 2021
Music Boxer Anthony Joshua Recalls Thinking JAY-Z Wanted To Punch Him Boxer Anthony Joshua reflects on the time he impulsively grabbed JAY-Z's wrist to secure a picture with the legendary lyricist. By Mitch Findlay September 22, 2021
Music Vince Staples Celebrates The Importance Of YG Vince Staples makes sure to give YG his flowers, crediting him for reinvigorating the west coast sound. By Mitch Findlay July 29, 2021
Music Kanye West Gives Powerful Black Future Month Speech At Documentary Screening "The time is now," Ye said. By Thomas Galindo February 12, 2022
Music Coachella 2022 Announces Lineup: Kanye, Billie Eilish, Lil Baby, City Girls, Doja Cat & More The festival will go down two weekends in April, and hopefully, it isn't delayed once again. By Erika Marie January 12, 2022
Pop Culture Tupac Shakur's Sister Sues Executor Of Mother's Estate, Alleges He Embezzled Millions: Report Sekyiwa Shakur claims Tom Whalley has abused his power and refuses to return Tupac's gold records, jewelry, artwork, cars—all while making millions. By Erika Marie January 12, 2022
Music DJ Akademiks Says Freddie Gibbs Could Never Achieve Gunna's "DS4EVER" Album Sales Akademiks is technically right. By Thomas Galindo January 12, 2022
Politics Kanye's Manager Bu Thiam Endorses His Upcoming Putin Visit To Russia Ye has some big plans in Russia later this year. By Thomas Galindo January 12, 2022
Music Kanye West Confirms "Donda 2" Is On The Way, Could Drop Music This Friday Kanye texted Moneybagg Yo hoping to collab for a song on the upcoming album. By Thomas Galindo January 12, 2022
Music Joyner Lucas Shares Conversation With DMX On Twitter In Wake Of Karen Civil Controversy The "I'm Not Racist" rapper took to Twitter to share a video of the late rapper. By Taylor McCloud September 21, 2021
Music Migos Bring "Culture 3" To Life With Tiny Desk Concert Migos bring energy and charisma to a slew of "Culture 3" hits in new NPR Tiny Desk Concert. By Mitch Findlay August 25, 2021