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Numbers Drake's "What's Next" Is Already Certified Gold Only a short while after its initial release, Drake's "What's Next" single is already eligible for gold certification. By Mitch Findlay March 16, 2021
Music Bun B Responds To Requests For UGK Verzuz OutKast Bun B is more interested in a UGK Verzuz 8Ball & MJG battle, but he's open to UGK Verzuz OutKast. By Alex Zidel December 24, 2020
Pop Culture LisaRaye & Da Brat Seemingly Make Up At Rapper's 47th Birthday Party LisaRaye McCoy and Da Brat appear to have ended their sibling rivalry. The duo struggled for a few months after Lisa accused her sister of having no contact with her. By Deja Goode April 15, 2021
Music Kash Doll Throws Lavish "Kash Bash" Hosted By 50 Cent To Celebrate Her Birthday The rapper didn't hold back for the spectacular soirée. By Madusa S. March 16, 2021
Music Eminem & Nate Dogg's "Till I Collapse" Sets A Wild Record Eminem and Nate Dogg's "Eminem Show" classic "Till I Collapse" has officially become the most-streamed non-single in history. By Mitch Findlay February 18, 2021
Numbers Charlamagne On Drake Going 1, 2, 3: "He Cheated" Charlamagne Tha God reacts to Drake charting songs at #1, #2, and #3 on this week's Billboard Hot 100 after saying we were no longer in a "Drake era". By Alex Zidel March 16, 2021
Music Big U Recalls Saving Jimmy Henchman From Suge Knight & 20 Goons Big U recalls the time he prevented a conflict between Jimmy Henchman and Suge Knight -- who happened to be rolling with twenty goons. By Mitch Findlay March 16, 2021
Music Jay-Z Ties For Most GRAMMY Nominations Of All Time Jay-Z ties Quincy Jones as the artist with the most GRAMMY nominations in history with 80. By Alex Zidel November 24, 2020
Streetwear Kid Cudi & BAPE Are Dropping A Full Capsule Collection This Weekend Kid Cudi, a longtime fan and collaborator of BAPE, announces a new capsule collection with the brand, set to release Saturday, February 20. By Joshua Robinson February 18, 2021
Music Black Star Debut New Song Produced By Madlib On Dave Chappelle's Podcast It looks like the follow-up to Mos Def & Talib Kweli's collaborative project is officially on the way. By Aron A. May 11, 2021
Music Boosie Badazz Calls Kris Jenner A "Madame," Weighs In On Kanye & Kim's Divorce The couple is rumored to be breaking up, and Boosie commented on the "chess" moves that the family often makes. By Erika Marie February 18, 2021
Music J. Cole Is The First Artist To Have Solo Feature On The Cover Of Slam J. Cole discusses the inspiration behind "The Off-Season" in his historical new cover story with SLAM. By Aron A. May 11, 2021