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Music Benny The Butcher's First-Week Sales Set A Griselda Record Benny The Butcher secures a major Griselda milestone with the release of his Billboard-charting "Burden Of Proof." By Mitch Findlay October 26, 2020
Music Hip-Hop Remembers DMX Following the death of DMX, hip-hop has taken to social media to honor the life and legacy of the legendary rapper. By Mitch Findlay April 09, 2021
Music Yung Bleu & Drake Have Discussed Possible Joint EP: "It Would Flow Perfect" The artists have apparently spoken about doing a full-length project together. By Madusa S. January 15, 2021
Music Cardi B Gives Album Update: "Just Gotta Focus On A Couple Of More Songs" In an interview with Jimmy Fallon, Cardi B reveals that she's wrapping up the last round of songs and music videos for her long-awaited sophomore album. By Joshua Robinson February 12, 2021
Music Ludacris Spits Bars With Utter Ease In New Freestyle Ludacris serves up a quick reminder that he's still formidable with the bars, delivering a quick freestyle over a Drumma Boy banger. By Mitch Findlay February 12, 2021
Music King Combs Says "Pops" Diddy Is A "Hard Critic": "He Don't Be Saying Everything Is Hot" The 20-year-old is continuing the Bad Boy legacy, but makes it clear that he's putting in the work, By Erika Marie November 17, 2020
Music NBA Youngboy Allegedly Turned Down Lil Baby Feature For No Good Reason DJ Akademiks says Youngboy Never Broke Again turned down a Lil Baby feature because he didn't feel like making music. By Alex Zidel March 11, 2021
Music Def Jam Issues Statement On DMX's Passing Def Jam has issued a statement following DMX's death. By Alex Zidel April 09, 2021
Music Lil Durk & Lil Baby Apply Pressure: "So Soon..." Lil Baby and LIl Durk's recently announced collaboration tape appears to be coming "soon," though little else has been revealed. By Mitch Findlay March 11, 2021
Music Freddie Gibbs Connects With Drake For A Photo Op Freddie Gibbs and Drake link up. By Aron A. May 05, 2021
Music Playboi Carti & Kid Cudi Joyride The Tank Playboi Carti's spree of Kid Cudi appreciation posts continues as he shares a few snaps from their recent boys night out. By Mitch Findlay December 17, 2020
Music Mac Bre-Z Recalls 2005 Moment When She Was Punched By Gucci Mane Gucci's former collaborator detailed what led up to the viral incident. By Erika Marie December 17, 2020