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Original Content Ranking DMX's Albums From Best To Still Pretty Damn Good He's hailed as one of the greatest rappers to pick up a mic, and we're revisiting DMX's catalog and ranking his beloved albums. By Olivia Monahan April 06, 2023
Music Who Is Lamb? The “Overkill” Artist With Co-Signs From Drake & SZA With co-signs from SZA and Drake, Lamb is the next up. By Aron A. May 27, 2026
Original Content Jay Z's Biggest Billionaire Business Ventures Billionaire Jay Z has a wide portfolio, ranging from a champagne line to a creative agency. By Caleb Hardy April 26, 2023
Music Diddy Trial Jury Asks For Clarification On Drug Distribution The jury in Diddy's ongoing criminal trial has begun its second day of deliberation as the case nears a verdict. By Cole Blake July 01, 2025
Politics Cardi B Trolls U.S. Homeland Security Amid Partial Government Shutdown The United States Department of Homeland Security dissed Cardi B after she called for her tour attendees to jump ICE if they intervene. By Gabriel Bras Nevares February 14, 2026
Music Finesse2tymes Compares Himself To Eminem In Fiery Freestyle Amid Dispute With His Mother Recently, Finesse2tymes' mother launched a GoFundMe, accusing him of cutting her off financially after a dispute. By Caroline Fisher August 11, 2025
Music Ghetts Charged In Fatal Hit-And-Run Case Amid Police Investigation Ghetts dropped his fourth studio album "On Purpose, With Purpose" this February, but the UK grime rapper has bigger problems now. By Gabriel Bras Nevares October 24, 2025
Sneakers DDG Calls Soulja Boy's New Sneaker Line Trash On Social Media DDG publicly criticized Soulja Boy's new sneaker line "Soulja Boy Drip Co." calling the shoes trash on social media sparking debate. By Ben Atkinson January 13, 2026
Music Method Man And Kelly Rowland Star In New Romance Film "Relationship Goals" The two show off their chemistry in this upcoming rom-com. By Tallie Spencer January 08, 2026
Music Ghostface Killah Reveals New “Supreme Clientele 2” Release Date After Dropping Lead Single Ghostface Killah's "Supreme Clientele 2" is expected to feature guest appearances from Nas, Styles P, Conway the Machine, and more. By Caroline Fisher August 01, 2025
Music Tory Lanez's Lawyer Appeals Sanctions For Deposition In Megan Thee Stallion's Defamation Case Megan Thee Stallion sued Milagro Gramz back in 2024 for allegedly spreading numerous falsehoods about her and Tory Lanez's shooting. By Cole Blake December 16, 2025
Music d4vd Loses Partnerships With Sony Music & The·Team Amid Arrest The news of d4vd's arrest has led to him to losing deals with labels and now publishing entities as the Celeste Rivas case takes shape. By Zachary Horvath April 17, 2026