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Music 21 Savage & Metro Boomin's "Savage Mode" Goes Gold "Savage Mode" is killing it. By Mitch Findlay May 16, 2017
News Nate Dogg Passes Away (R.I.P) <p>According to reports, Nate Dogg, real name Nathaniel D. Hale, passed away Tuesday (March 15) at the age of 41. The Long Beach Press Telegram, his local paper, broke the news of the seminal gangster rap crooner's untimely demise with confirmation from family members. A cause of death was not immediately given.<br /> <br /> Hale was quickly mourned by many, including longtime collaborator Snoop Dogg. "We lost a true legend n hip hop n rnb," he tweeted. "One of my best friends n a brother to me since 1986 when I was a sophomore at poly high where we met [sic]."<br /> By Rose Lilah March 16, 2011
Sneakers Nigel Sylvester's Exclusive Air Jordan 4 Sample Unveiled The Nigel Sylvester Air Jordan 4 "Brick By Brick" sample brings a raw, unreleased look into a story-driven collab rooted in BMX culture. By Ben Atkinson July 17, 2025
Music Ice Spice On Taylor Swift: "We Talk All The Time" Ice Spice says Taylor Swift gives her "so much advice." By Caroline Fisher July 07, 2023
Music B.o.B Announces New Album "Ether," Shares Release Date & Cover Art B.o.B. is going independent with his forthcoming album "Ether." By Danny Schwartz April 05, 2017
News Justin Timberlake Tops Charts Again, Drake Follows Justin Timberlake debuts at number one, selling 348,390 copies of "The 20/20 Experience: 2 Of 2". By Trevor Smith October 08, 2013
News The Weeknd Confirms Upcoming Studio Album Taking to Twitter, R&B rising sensation, The Weeknd confirms that he is working on an album to be released in 2013. By Rose Lilah January 04, 2013
News Too $hort Cleared Of Felony Drug Possession Charges It looks like the East Oakland vet will be getting off scott free this time around. By hnhh March 24, 2013
Sneakers Air Jordan 5 "Violet Ore" x A Ma Maniere Looks Better Up Close The A Ma Maniere x Air Jordan 5 Violet Ore reimagines a classic with the classic A Ma Maniere premium touch. By Ben Atkinson June 07, 2025
Music Eminem And Jay-Z Honor DJ Mark "The 45 King" James Following His Passing "Even when the life is short, the art is long,” Jay-Z says. By Caroline Fisher October 20, 2023
News Robin Thicke & Janelle Monáe Cover VIBE's 20th Anniversary Issue Robin Thicke & Janelle Monáe take the cover of this month's VIBE, and discuss the "Blurred Lines" of the genres they represent. By Trevor Smith August 12, 2013
News Hear Album Snippets For Statik Selektah's Upcoming "Extended Play" Project Statik drops off a major preview. By hnhh May 16, 2013