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Life Kanye West Links with Nigo in Japan Kanye West and Nigo meet up, what did they talk about? By Q. K. W. June 14, 2017
Original Content The 10 Best Nina Simone Samples In Hip Hop Listen to these 10 cuts featuring Nina Simone, one of the most sampleable vocalists of all time. By Danny Schwartz July 06, 2015
Music Kanye West Reunites With Ty Dolla $ign Onstage At New Orleans Concert The "VULTURES" duo had a falling out after two collab albums, but Kanye West and Ty Dolla $ign are on better terms now. By Gabriel Bras Nevares August 29, 2026
Music Joe Budden Wants Drake To Drop A Jay-Z Diss Track "The Joe Budden Podcast" debated about Jay-Z's 2026 moves and whether or not Drake can gain more respect after the Kendrick Lamar battle. By Gabriel Bras Nevares August 15, 2026
Sports Drake & LeBron James Allegedly Attended The Same Toronto Wedding Amid Tensions This wholesome friendship allegedly turned sour, as Drake and LeBron James haven't publicly reconciled since the Kendrick Lamar battle. By Gabriel Bras Nevares June 15, 2025
Pop Culture Halle Berry's NSFW Mother's Day Post Is Blowing Up On Social Media Halle Berry's celebration of Mother's Day comes after she made headlines by attending the Met Gala, last week. By Cole Blake May 12, 2025
Reviews The Weeknd's "Starboy" (Review) The Weeknd finally sheds his "mysterious" image and makes his best project in five years. By Patrick Lyons December 01, 2016
Original Content Here's Every J. Cole Release To Go Gold Or Platinum With or without features. By Trevor Smith January 16, 2017
Music DJ Vlad Denies Police Allegations, Says Hip Hop Media Was "Lame" Before VladTV DJ Vlad launched VladTV back in 2008, and he's been accused of working with authorities after his interviews go viral. By Erika Marie June 08, 2026
Sneakers Jalen Brunson Suits Up In Ultra-Rare Kobe 5 At MSG Jalen Brunson debuted an exclusive hot pink Nike Kobe 5 PE covered in heart graphics during a recent game at Madison Square Garden. By Ben Atkinson April 04, 2026
Music U.S. Department Of War Uses Chief Keef's "Love Sosa" In New Ad Chief Keef has some pretty epic and hype tracks in his catalog and the U.S. Department of War decided to call on him for their new ad. By Zachary Horvath January 17, 2026
Pop Culture Chicago Rapper King Lil Jay Arrested On Gun Charges Months After Prison Release: Report The "Unexpected Fame" artist was released back in April. By Hayley Hynes July 17, 2022