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Music Who Is Sadboi? The Toronto Rapper That Drake Just Co-Signed Drizzy just helped his fellow Toronto native to a wider audience. By Demi Phillips April 02, 2024
Original Content What Happened To Obie Trice? Long before Westside Boogie and Grip, Obie Trice was Shady Records' leading protege. Here, we take a look at where the Detroit rapper's momentum dropped off, and what's happened to him since. By Robert Blair June 29, 2022
Music Rihanna Shooting Suspect Assigned Public Defender With Life Sentence Looming Rihanna's alleged attacker, Ivanna Ortiz, is preparing for her court battle following her arrest on Sunday, March 8. By Zachary Horvath March 13, 2026
Music Deb Antney Net Worth 2024: What Is The Music Manager Worth? Highlighting Deb Antney's dynamic career in the music industry, from pioneering talent management to shaping a lasting legacy. By Rain Adams February 08, 2024
Music Yeat Revitalizes A Drake Classic On Our New "Fire Emoji" Playlist Update This week's "Fire Emoji" playlist update is led by Yeat, Quavo, Takeoff, Westside Gunn, Doechii, Lil Tjay, and 42 Dugg. By Gabriel Bras Nevares May 03, 2025
Music Steve Lacy's Coronavirus Comment Sparks Outrage Over Racist Implications Steve calls for a Coronavirus vaccine in Asia and upsets fans. By Lynn S. February 05, 2020
Music Footage Of Russ' Crew Jumping Smokepurpp Surfaces Online: Watch It turns out Russ wasn't lying on The Breakfast Club when he said he had footage of his crew jumping Smokepurpp. By Kevin Goddard September 13, 2018
Music Metro Boomin Staunchly Denies Sexual Assault Allegations During Trial Testimony Plaintiff Vanessa LeMaistre accused Metro Boomin of drugging, sexually assaulting her, and getting her pregnant in 2016. By Gabriel Bras Nevares September 25, 2025
Music Ginuwine Discusses His Strained Relationship With Aaliyah Ginuwine "never got the chance" to make up with Aaliyah. By Caroline Fisher June 25, 2023
Music 7 Best Luther Vandross Samples In Hip Hop Luther Vandross' legacy as a legend lives on through his music and these samples showcase why he's highly regarded. By Paul Barnes July 14, 2023
Music Tyler The Creator Speaks On Frank Ocean's Elusive Nature During Coachella Set Either the "WUSYANAME" star was leaning into a bit here, or his former Odd Future partner may be more lost than we thought. By Gabriel Bras Nevares April 21, 2024
Music Diddy Jury To Begin Deliberations In Federal Sex Trafficking Trial Reportedly, court will begin today with Judge Arun Subramanian reading instructions to the jury before they begin deliberations. By Caroline Fisher June 30, 2025