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Music Lil Zane Reflects On Rejecting Diddy's Deal & Why Rap Career Faded Lil Zane gained international fame as a feature on 112's hit track "Anywhere," but the rapper wasn't able to maintain his career's longevity. By Erika Marie February 19, 2020
Music The Weeknd Shares "After Hours" Album Cover, New Single Out Tonight The Weeknd shares the "After Hours" album cover and announces that its title track will arrive later tonight. By Noah C February 18, 2020
Music Nate Dogg Remembered By West Coast Legends Nine years removed from his death, the legendary Nate Dogg remains beloved by both friends and collaborators. By Mitch Findlay March 16, 2020
Music Future Predicts His Kids Will Be A Problem Future already senses the creative spirit in his children, saying that they're all bosses and will be a "problem." By Alex Zidel May 15, 2020
TV Swizz Beatz Remembers Bonding With Nipsey Hussle Over Their Love Of Art Some fond memories of the late Nipsey Hussle from his good friend Swizz Beatz. By Erika Marie July 09, 2020
Music Tinashe Wants To "Abolish Genres," Says They Create "A Sense Of Isolation" Tinashe spoke about being categorized as an R&B artist and wanting to be respected in the pop arena. By Erika Marie August 04, 2020
Music Donald Glover Drops Off A Pack Of New Music Donald Glover presents...new music. By Milca P. March 15, 2020
Music Akademiks Strongly Advises 6ix9ine To Avoid The Streets As Tekashi 6ix9ine's reckless behavior intensifies, Akademiks does his damndest to talk some sense into his friend. By Mitch Findlay August 04, 2020
Reviews Blueface "Find The Beat" Review Album Review: Blueface may have found glimpses of the beat on his official debut, but his inability to hold long-term attention is to his detriment. By Michael Kawaida March 16, 2020
Music Cardi B's Grammy Finally Arrived In The Mail Cardi B's 2019 Grammy Award for Best Rap Album for "Invasion of Privacy" has finally arrived in the mail over a year later. By Lynn S. May 14, 2020
Music Young Buck Suggests 50 Cent "Wouldn't Allow" G-Unit To Be As Famous As Him Young Buck chatted about his former friend 50 Cent, accused the mogul of hindering the careers of other G-Unit rappers. By Erika Marie June 10, 2020
Music Young Thug Launches Fan Art Contest To Celebrate "Barter 6" Anniversary Young Thug and 300 Entertainment have teamed up to launch a fan art contest with a $5,000 prize in honour of the fifth anniversary of "Barter 6." By Lynn S. April 16, 2020