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Music Wale Says He's "Extremely Sick" & Announces Social Media Hiatus Wale takes a break from social media as he deals with an illness. By Alex Zidel July 08, 2021
Music Swae Lee Alleges $300k In Jewelry Was Stolen From His Miami Hotel: Report The crime occurred while he was in the Sunshine State celebrating his birthday. By Madusa S. June 12, 2021
Music Talib Kweli & Mos Def Are Clearing Black Star Samples Good news -- Talib Kweli and Mos Def's Madlib-produced Black Star album is currently in the midst of the sample clearance process. By Mitch Findlay March 25, 2021
Music Young Dolph's Artist Kenny Muney Denies Being Shot During Altercation In Atlanta Contrary to police reports and local news coverage, Kenny Muney denies being hit with any bullets during the shooting in Atlanta on Monday. By Joshua Robinson May 20, 2021
Music Diddy Says He's Starting A New R&B Record Label Diddy says he is starting a new R&B record label. By Cole Blake August 03, 2021
Music Brittany Byrd Breaks Silence Following Alleged Lil Uzi Vert Assault Lil Uzi Vert is accused of assaulting his ex-girlfriend Brittany Byrd at Dialog Cafe in Hollywood. By Aron A. July 07, 2021
Numbers Megan thee Stallion Earns Gold Status For "Good News" The Houston Hottie's debut project has officially earned a gold certification. By Madusa S. January 29, 2021
Music Freddie Gibbs Spits Backseat Freestyle Over Madlib Beats With a new Uber freestyle, Freddie Gibbs proves that he's incapable of not rapping over Madlib beats the moment they reach his ears. By Mitch Findlay January 29, 2021
Music Justin Bieber Sang "Lonely" During His Trip To California State Prison During his visit to the California State Prison last month, Justin Bieber performed a short set of songs, including "Lonely." By Joshua Robinson April 23, 2021
Music Shock G, Digital Underground Rap Pioneer, Passes Away At 57: Report The Rap icon, real name Greg Jacobs, also known by his alter ego Humpty Hump, is being memorialized by artists and fans. By Erika Marie April 22, 2021
Music Polo G Talks Inspirations, Collaborations, New Album, & More On "Breakfast Club" The rapper sat down with Charlamagne and the crew on The Breakfast Club to speak about his new album and where he is in life. By Joe Abrams June 11, 2021
Music Cardi B Rocks A Cutout Mini Dress As She Teaches Kids American History Watch the "Bodak Yellow" rapper become a nursery school teacher in the latest episode of "Cardi Tries." By Madusa S. January 29, 2021