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Original Content What Happened To Rakim's Aftermath Album With Dr. Dre? In one of hip-hop's greatest cases of "what could've been," we revisit Rakim's brief spell on Dr. Dre's Aftermath label and why the "Oh My God" album never surfaced. By Robert Blair March 24, 2020
Music Travis Scott "Fortnite" Skin & Emote Rumors Heat Up All signs point to Travis Scott joining the Fortnite family in a major way with a rumored skin and possible "Sicko Mode" emote. By Mitch Findlay February 24, 2020
Music Drake, DJ Khaled, Joey Bada$$ & More Bring New Heat To Our "Fire Emoji" Playlist Two new collabs from Drake and DJ Khaled plus a cut off Joey BadA$$'s new EP make up the highlights on this week's updated "Fire Emoji" playlist. By Lynn S. July 18, 2020
Music Jhené Aiko & H.E.R. Perform "B.S." On BET's COVID-19 Relief Special Jhené Aiko and H.E.R. performed an acoustic version of their duet, "B.S.," on BET's virtual COVID -19 relief special, "SOS: Saving Our Selves." By Lynn S. April 23, 2020
Music Skylar Grey Previews Reggae Song Recorded For Rihanna An Instagram snippet posted by Skylar Grey teases unheard Rihanna music. By Noor Lobad September 03, 2020
Music SZA Cried After Earl Sweatshirt Rejected Her First Feature Request: "We Frens Now" SZA recalled the first feature she ever requested was from Earl Sweatshirt and he quickly said no. By Erika Marie July 16, 2020
Music Ebro Doubles Down On Eminem Stance: "He's Had To Prove Himself Over And Over" Ebro stands by his comments about Eminem. By Lynn S. January 25, 2020
Random Kim Kardashian Gives Birth To Kylie Jenner In Leaked Kanye West & Tyga Video Kanye West & Tyga's unreleased music video for "Feel Me" leaks including footage of Kim Kardashian seemingly giving birth to Kylie Jenner. By Aron A. September 02, 2020
Music 2020 XXL Freshman Reactions: Don Toliver Snubbed, Jack Harlow Criticized People are going off about the new XXL Freshman List, arguing that Don Toliver definitely earned himself a spot. By Alex Zidel August 11, 2020
Music Lil Keed Offers BTS Look At His Life In New "Trapped On Cleveland 3" Short Film Lil Keed releases a new short film to accompany "Trapped On Cleveland 3," giving us a behind-the-scenes look at his life. By Alex Zidel August 11, 2020
Music EarthGang & J.I.D. Dropping "Spillage Village" Album Soon EarthGang, J.I.D, 6LACK, Mereba, Hollywood JB, and JordanxBryant -- aka Spillage Village -- are doing their part to cure the quarantine blues. By Mitch Findlay March 18, 2020
Music Pop Smoke's Estate Inks Worldwide Publishing Deal With Warner Chappell Music The estate of Pop Smoke plans on using these resources with their newly inked deal with Warner Chappell Music to preserve the late rapper's legacy. By Aron A. June 16, 2020