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Society President Obama's Top 5 Hip-Hop Moments Of His Final Year In Office Barack Obama loved hip-hop more openly than ever in 2016. By hnhh January 11, 2017
Music Chance The Rapper Sends "Special Prayer" To Kanye West Chance The Rapper sends a special prayer to his "big brother" Kanye West on UK radio. By hnhh November 22, 2016
Music Cardi B Moves To Dismiss "Enough (Miami)" Copyright Lawsuit Sten Joddi and producer Kemikal956 accused Cardi B of stealing elements from their 2021 track "Greasy Frybread." By Gabriel Bras Nevares July 12, 2025
Music Nicki Minaj Claims She Turned Down An Invite To Join The Recording Academy Nicki Minaj recently stated that she declined an invite to join the Recording Academy, saying the process "makes no sense." By Devin Morton July 12, 2025
Music Drake Gave Fans An R&B Odyssey With Wireless Night One Setlist Drake brought out a lot of special guests for his first 2025 Wireless Festival slot, including Lauryn Hill and PARTYNEXTDOOR. By Gabriel Bras Nevares July 12, 2025
Music Travis Scott Praises Drake's "What Did I Miss?" After Beef Rumors Drake and Travis Scott really haven't done anything to fuel rumors of a possible yet unlikely beef... Except for one possible show of shade. By Gabriel Bras Nevares July 11, 2025
Music Kid Cudi Prepares New Music With "Free" Cover Art Reveal Kid Cudi had to halt his album release after breaking his leg in 2024. The rap star jumped off the stage during a festival performance. By Bryson "Boom" Paul July 10, 2025
Music Travis Scott Reveals The Release Date For “Jackboys 2” The Jackboys' compilations showcase Travis Scott’s Cactus Jack record label. The label includes Sheck Wes, Don Toliver, and Wallie The Sensei By Bryson "Boom" Paul July 10, 2025
Music Soulja Boy Beefs Up Security After SODMG Burglary Soulja Boy and Bow Wow were the latest acts to perform at Sea World San Diego following other Atlanta rap acts such as the Yin Yang Twins. By Bryson "Boom" Paul July 10, 2025
Music Hotboii Arrested For Allegedly Trespassing On School Property With Gun Earlier this week, officers responded to a call about two "suspicious males" allegedly running through a school parking lot. By Caroline Fisher July 10, 2025
Music Metro Boomin Reveals Exciting New Details For Upcoming Mixtape "A Futuristic Summa" Metro Boomin announced his summer mixtape with the help of the bouncy single "Slide" featuring Roscoe Dash. By Gabriel Bras Nevares July 10, 2025
Streetwear Diddy's Twin Daughters Launch New Clothing Line Jessie and D’Lila Combs are venturing into the fashion industry as their father remains behind bars while awaiting sentencing. By Cole Blake July 09, 2025