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Sports Ex-NBA Star Manute Bol May Have Been 50 Years Old When Playing Manute Bol's birthday was reportedly made up. By Kyle Rooney November 22, 2017
Music Trina Says "Scammer" Business Partner Stole Money Meant For Her Album Her latest release, "The One," was taken off streaming services. By Erika Marie January 06, 2020
Music Blueface Shows Love To Nipsey Hussle After Crips Call Him Out Blueface finally acknowledges Nipsey Hussle's passing. By Alex Zidel April 11, 2019
Original Content 10 California Locations Mentioned On Vince Staples' "Summertime '06" We provide insight on the Cali spots referenced through out Vince Staples' album "Summertime '06." By Chris Tart July 07, 2015
Original Content Let's Make A Movie: 10 Urban Films That Were Books First These 10 urban films were adapted from books by black authors. By Brownie Marie October 22, 2014
Original Content Classic Rotation: Kanye West's "Late Registration" Looking back at Kanye West's sophomore LP 10 years later. By Chris Tart August 30, 2015
Reviews Review: B.o.B.'s "Strange Clouds" B.o.B.'s new album, "Strange Clouds," is definitely commercial rap, although this isn't necessarily a criticism, it does mean B.o.B. has pop-ified a lot of his rap music. But he still includes a hip-hop banger or two in the album. By Rose Lilah May 08, 2012
News Big Sean Reveals What Went Down During BET Hip Hop Awards Encounter With Maino <p>Big Sean clears up rumors of a confrontation with Maino, speaks on the recent leak of his alleged nude photos.<br /> <br /> During the taping of the 2011 BET Hip Hop Awards rappers Big Sean and Maino caused a bit of a stir when the two artists reportedly exchanged words while on the red carpet. Big Sean finally cleared up the rumors when he spoke on what exactly occurred between himself and Maino during an interview with The Big Nat Show on 106.5 The Beat.<br /> <br /> According to Big Sean, he was approached by Maino during an interview and the rapper was relatively cordial.<br /> By Rose Lilah October 06, 2011
Music Swizz Beatz & Music Publishers Sue Bar For Playing Unlicensed Songs For years, ASCAP claims they've attempted to tell a North Carolina bar to stop playing copyrighted music without a license. By Erika Marie June 26, 2026
Music Kanye West Hasn't Seen A Single Dollar From "Through The Wire" Kanye West's classic "Through The Wire" has received tons of success. However, the earnings from it have been compromised. By Zachary Horvath January 22, 2026
Sneakers A$AP Rocky's Latest Puma Collab Goes Back To The Basics A$AP Rocky and Puma are releasing a new Suede 94 collaboration this month in a simple black and white colorway. By Ben Atkinson July 10, 2026
Music DJ Akademiks Goes Ballistic On YesJulz After She Said He "Sucks" As A Music Journalist DJ Akademiks admitted he didn't know who F1LTHY was while covering the release of Playboi Carti's new album, "MUSIC." By Gabriel Bras Nevares March 14, 2025