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Crime Carlee Russell To Pay $18K In Restitution, Found Guilty For Fake Kidnapping Russell could spend up to a year in jail. By Caroline Fisher October 11, 2023
News ‘Gucci Gucci’ Rapper Kreayshawn Signs w/Columbia <p>After getting much hype with her “Gucci Gucci” viral track, East Oakland, California, rapper Kreayshawn has officially signed with Columbia Records. The 21-year-old will release “Gucci Gucci” via digital retailers on Tuesday, June 14th, and is preparing her upcoming debut album due later this year.</p> By Rose Lilah June 08, 2011
News Kendrick Lamar Appreciated Tupac's Vulnerability On "Dear Mama" Kendrick Lamar took some time to discuss how Tupac's "Dear Mama" shaped his career and relationship with his own mother By Nairi November 24, 2012
News Officials Say Amy Winehouse's Death May Not Have Been From Alcohol Poisoning Amy Winehouse's death in July of 2011 was said to have been caused by alcohol poisoning, but now officials are saying this may not have been the cause. Authorities are calling for a new investigation into the singer's passing. By Rose Lilah December 17, 2012
Sneakers This Nike Air Yeezy 2 Prototype Never Made It to Store Shelves The Nike Air Yeezy 2 "Triple Black" MBDTF Prototype has resurfaced, featuring rare "My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy" branding. By Ben Atkinson March 24, 2026
Sports Dillon Danis Claims Logan Paul Uses Steroids Danis didn't let up on Paul while talking with Adin Ross and Andrew Tate. By Ben Mock September 21, 2023
News Nas Covers XXL (November 2011) / Interviewed By Tyler, The Creator <p>Nas Celebrates 20 Years in Hip-Hop, Interviewed by Tyler, the Creator in New XXL</p> By Rose Lilah October 12, 2011
News Scoop DeVille Reveals 50 Cent Wanted "Poetic Justice" Beat Scoop DeVille talks about the decision to give his beat for "Poetic Justice" to Kendrick Lamar instead of other rappers, including 50 Cent. By Rose Lilah October 31, 2012
News The Underachievers' "Lords Of Flatbush 2" Arrives In February Issa Gold promises "Lord of Flatbush 2" will drop in February. By Rose Lilah December 15, 2015
Music Wu-Tang Clan, Luther Vandross, & Sade Among 2026 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Inductees The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame highlighted a total of eight performers in the class of 2026, including several noteworthy names. By Cole Blake April 14, 2026
Sneakers Nike SB Dunk Low “Trocadéro Gardens” Receives New Images Detailed images are finally here. By Ben Atkinson June 08, 2024
Original Content An Analysis Of "Money Trees Deuce" Vs. "Money Trees" Comparing and contrasting Jay Rock's "Money Trees Deuce" with the original from Kendrick Lamar's "good kid, M.A.A.D city." Vote for your favorite below! By Angus Walker June 03, 2015