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Music YNW Melly Claims He's Dying Of Coronavirus In Prison Following a positive COVID-19 diagnosis, YNW Melly's team is concerned that he may lose his life to the coronavirus if he remains incarcerated. By Mitch Findlay April 06, 2020
Original Content Denzel Curry's Homecoming: A Conversation Deeper Than Rap INTERVIEW: Hours before his homecoming performance in Miami against J.I.D for Red Bull's Zeltron Worldwide, Denzel Curry details his new performance series, recognition, and the importance of unifying the hip-hop community. By Aron A. March 06, 2020
TV Chance The Rapper Performs "Zanies and Fools" and "Handsome" On SNL Chance The Rapper returns to "SNL." By Milca P. October 27, 2019
Movies Anonymous Oscar Voter Believes "Parasite" Shouldn't Be Nominated With "Regular Films" One Oscar voter is exposing themselves... Kinda. By Dominiq R. February 07, 2020
Streetwear Kanye Rocks Vintage Avirex Jacket He Reportedly Bought On eBay Kanye West's recent outfit featured a vintage Avirex jacket that closely matches ae eBay resale listing online. By Ben Atkinson June 19, 2026
Numbers New York City Hip-Hop Anthems Surge On Spotify Following Knicks Championship The New York Knicks are NBA champions, and now, New York City hip-hop anthems are having a major resurgence. By Alexander Cole June 16, 2026
Relationships LAPD Investigating Lena The Plug Identity Theft, Divorce After claiming reports of their pending divorce were false, Lena The Plug has asked authorities to step in to stop an alleged stalker. By Erika Marie June 08, 2026
Music Latto Responds To Joe Budden's Insinuation That Drake Is Writing For Her Joe Budden recently insinuated that Drake might be writing for Latto, and the "Big Mama" artist did not appreciate that. By Alexander Cole June 03, 2026
Music Cardi B Sues Tasha K's Husband Over Allegedly Hiding Assets The years-long legal battle between Cardi B and Tasha K continues, as the rapper is now targeting the blogger's husband. By Erika Marie May 27, 2026
Music Pooh Shiesty's Team Successfully Gets Case Labeled as "Complex" Reports state that Pooh Shiesty's case involving the alleged kidnapping and robbery involving Gucci Mane has received an update. By Erika Marie May 27, 2026
Pop Culture NORE Blasts Stephen Jackson Over George Floyd Joke At Kevin Hart Roast NORE has smoke for Stephen Jackson. By Aron A. May 27, 2026
Sports Ray J Gets Knocked Out By Supa Hot Fire At Adin Ross' Brand Risk Event Adin Ross' MMA and boxing event with Brand Risk hosted Ray J, Supa Hot Fire, BenDaDonnn, 6ix9ine, Chris Brown, and many more. By Gabriel Bras Nevares May 24, 2026