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Original Content If Mumble Rap Is The New Impressionism, Playboi Carti Is Monet We explore how mumble rap can be likened to the 19th century Impressionist movement in art. By Nelson Aguilar November 12, 2018
Music Jay-Z Rape Accuser Looks To Dismiss His Defamation Suit Against Her On March 3, Jay-Z filed his defamation lawsuit against the Jane Doe who accused him of SA, as well as Tony Buzbee. By Zachary Horvath April 23, 2025
Music Playboi Carti's "MUSIC" Returning To Top Of Hot 200 With Respectable Fourth Week Sales Numbers The excitement around Playboi Carti and "MUSIC" may be settling down now, but fans are still purchasing the project and quite a lot of them. By Zachary Horvath April 12, 2025
Music "The Joe Budden Podcast" Reacts To UMG’s Shady Motion To Dismiss Drake Lawsuit Universal Music Group recently called Drake's lawsuit a "misguided attempt to salve his wounds" following his battle with Kendrick Lamar. By Caroline Fisher March 19, 2025
Music Who Is Serayah? Joey Bada$$ and Serayah are heating up social media. Here's 5 things you should know about the Brooklyn rappers' new flame. By Brandon Simmons March 02, 2023
Music "Foolio" Continues To Scare Fans Beyond The Grave Through His Instagram Page's Posts We still don't know if someone is hacking Foolio's account maliciously or if this is a disturbing move from within his circle. By Gabriel Bras Nevares July 14, 2024
Music What Is French Montana's Best-Selling Album? Explore the impact of French Montana's album that blends diverse styles and left a lasting mark in hip-hop. By Axl Banks November 17, 2023
Music What Is John Legend's Best-Selling Album? Explore the lasting influence of John Legend's album that reshaped R&B with its soulful melodies and heartfelt storytelling. By Axl Banks November 15, 2023
Music Teyana Taylor Is Latto’s New Creative Director Teyana Taylor is working as Latto's creative director. By Cole Blake April 24, 2023
Music A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie Walks Away Unscathed From A Destructive Car Crash A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie, who totaled his sports car in New York last night, has been pretty quiet since his "Better Off Alone" album in 2024. By Gabriel Bras Nevares March 17, 2025
Music Ashanti Shows Off Her Bootylicious Dance Moves At U.K. Show Ashanti is set to hit the road with her husband, Nelly, on his upcoming Where The Party At? Tour. Ashanti and Nelly were married in 2024. By Bryson "Boom" Paul April 17, 2025
Music Famous Dex Announces His Departure From Rich The Kid's "Rich Forever" Label Famous Dex is apparently no longer signed to Rich The Kid's label By Aron A. May 30, 2018