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Music DJ Akademiks Teases Drake's "Certified Lover Boy" Release DJ Akademiks says Drake told him that "Certified Lover Boy" will drop in April or before. By Alex Zidel February 25, 2021
Music Epic Kendrick Lamar Throwback Shared By TDE With fans absolutely desperate for Kendrick Lamar's new music, TDE has opted to sate the cravings with a nostalgic throwback clip. By Mitch Findlay January 28, 2021
Music San Diego Rapper OG YD Shot & Killed While Driving The rapper lost his life after becoming a victim of gun violence. By Madusa S. March 23, 2021
TV K. Michelle Announces Lifetime Series, Explains Why She Left "Love & Hip Hop" The singer spent six years with "LHHATL" & shared why she felt it was "time for something bigger [than] throwing drinks." By Erika Marie January 27, 2021
Music Lil Wayne Signs New Deal & Announces New Album Lil Wayne signs with UTA and announces his new album "I Am Not A Human Being III." By Alex Zidel April 21, 2021
Music Coi Leray Quotes Nicki Minaj In Revealing Her Current Feature Rate Coi Leray cites Nicki Minaj's legendary "Monster" verse to flex her own rising status, revealing how much it costs to land a verse. By Mitch Findlay July 06, 2021
Music Silento Denied Bond In Murder Case, Judge Says He's Dangerous: Report The judge denied the rapper's request, citing concerns about his mental health. By Madusa S. June 09, 2021
Music "Whoopty" Rapper CJ Addresses Industry Plant Allegations CJ sees what people are saying about him but he doesn't pay it any mind. By Alex Zidel February 24, 2021
Music Soulja Boy Still Being Sued By Icebox Despite Recent "First Tweet" The artist is still facing a lawsuit from the bling company alleging he's yet to pay the nearly $200k debt. By Madusa S. May 18, 2021
Music 50 Cent Files Docs To Seize Teairra Mari's Assets: Report She reportedly still owes him from that court judgment back in 2019 & If "run me my money" was a person, it would look like Fif. By Erika Marie May 17, 2021
Music Questlove Explains Why Black Thought Was "Blackballed" By Fellow Emcees During an appearance on Talib Kweli's "The People's Party," Questlove reveals the harsh truth that Jay-Z once told him about Black Thought. By Mitch Findlay March 22, 2021
Music Killer Mike Celebrates 10 Years Of "Pl3dge" As his fourth studio album "Pl3dge" turns ten, Killer Mike offers a few celebratory words in honor of the milestone. By Mitch Findlay May 17, 2021