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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 Big Sean Talks Uniting Tee Grizzley, Eminem & More For "Friday Night Cypher" Though Detroit rappers have not always seen eye to eye, Big Sean managed to unite his city on the epic "Friday Night Cypher." By Mitch Findlay September 04, 2020
Music G Herbo & Lil Durk Will Battle On IG Live G Herbo and Lil Durk are set to do their own Instagram Live Battle courtesy of WGCI radio station. By Erika Marie May 22, 2020
Music Big Sean's Epic "Friday Night Cypher" Got People Talking Big Sean's absolutely stacked posse cut "Friday Night Cypher," which highlighted the city of Detroit, has left the masses floored. By Mitch Findlay September 04, 2020
Music Teyana Taylor Jams With Cardi B At Listening Party For "THE ALBUM" Teyana Taylor readies the release of her anticipated project "THE ALBUM" that drops on Friday, Juneteenth (June 19). By Erika Marie June 18, 2020
Music Royce Da 5'9" Talks J. Cole & Kendrick Lamar Criticism, They Should Be "Flattered" Royce Da 5'9" spoke openly about J. Cole and Kendrick Lamar being criticized for not saying or doing enough during these recent Black Lives Matter protests. By Erika Marie June 17, 2020
Music Logic Postpones "No Pressure" Stream Following Friend's Accident After receiving some unfortunate news, Logic has decided to postpone his upcoming "No Pressure 101" Twitch stream. By Mitch Findlay August 12, 2020
Pop Culture Nicki Minaj Is Pregnant: The Barbz React Congrats to the Queen. By Madusa S. July 20, 2020
Music Lizzo Is Up For Launching A Thong Line With Tommy Hilfiger Lizzo is ready to get cheeky with Tommy Hilfiger. By Milca P. February 24, 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