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Music Meek Mill Says JAY-Z & Lil Wayne Inspired Him To Stopping Writing Lyrics Down Meek Mill says JAY-Z and Lil Wayne inspired him to stop writing down his lyrics. By Cole Blake July 15, 2023
Pop Culture Swizz Beatz & Alicia Keys' Son Egypt Wows With Piano Skills Alicia Keys and Swizz Beatz are the best musical parents. By Jake Lyda July 11, 2023
Music Drake Says He's "Not Going To Make Music" For A Little Bit To Focus On His Health Drake says he'll be locking the door on the studio for a year, if not a little longer. By Aron A. October 06, 2023
TV Tupac & Afeni Shakur "Dear Mama" Doc: Episode 1 Review The docuseries "Dear Mama: The Saga of Afeni and Tupac Shakur" sheds light on the history and background of the infamous West Coast legend by interweaving his story with his mother's. By Jessica Lyons May 01, 2023
Music Kodak Black Is High On The List Of Florida's Most Listened-To Artists Kodak Black's music is getting played a lot in his home state. By Matt F August 08, 2017
Music Lil Durk Says That He Had A "Wayne In His Prime Run" Lil Durk says that had a run only comparable to Lil Wayne in his prime. By Cole Blake September 05, 2021
Music Iggy Azalea Pays Homage To "Scarface" With "The End of An Era" Album Cover The cover art for Iggy Azalea forthcoming album "The End Of An Era" repurposes a classic prop from the final scene of "Scarface." By Joshua Robinson August 04, 2021
Pop Culture Lil Bo Weep Has Passed Away, Father Cites "Depression, Trauma, PTSD, & Drug Addiction" The 22-year-old rapper and singer was an artist on the rise with substantial followings on YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram. By Erika Marie March 07, 2022
Reviews 21 Savage & Metro Boomin "Savage Mode 2" Review "Savage Mode II" is a glorious expansion of the undeniable chemistry that Metro Boomin & 21 Savage introduced four years ago, further cementing their status in the pantheon of rapper-producer duos. By Aron A. October 11, 2020
Music Travis Scott's "UTOPIA" Breaks Vinyl Sales Records He now owns the highest vinyl sales week for a rap album. By Lavender Alexandria August 08, 2023
Music Lil Uzi Vert Gets 6 New Face Piercings Lil Uzi Vert has gotten six new piercings on his face. By Cole Blake January 17, 2023
Music Birdman Recalls Predicting Drake's Success According to Birdman, he could spot Drake's potential from a mile away. By Caroline Fisher January 27, 2024