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Original Content The Art Of Storytelling, With A Twist Immortal Technique and Jay-Z both delivered two of hip-hop's most memorable twists in "Dance With The Devil" and "Meet The Parents" respectively. By Mitch Findlay May 20, 2020
TV Egypt Criss's Fiancé Reveals He's "Not Straight But Not Gay" On "GUHH" Egypt Criss—daughter to Treach and Pepa—and her fiancé Sam shared the news with their friends at their engagement party. By Erika Marie February 29, 2020
Music Grime Icon Dot Rotten Passes Away At 37 Several notable voices in hip-hop have been sharing tributes for Dot Rotten on social media, including Wiley. By Cole Blake March 09, 2026
Music Rakim Praises Eminem As A Lyrical "Beast" Rakim shows some love to Slim Shady. By Mitch Findlay October 15, 2019
Music Drake, Eminem & More Among Spotify’s Most-Streamed Rappers Ever Spotify recently released lists of the most-streamed artists, songs, albums, and more in honor of the 20th anniversary of its launch. By Caroline Fisher April 23, 2026
Pop Culture When Will D.Rose Be Released From Prison? Rapper's New Mugshot Comes With Shocking Incarceration Projection Rose was originally imprisoned in 2016 for the murder of a 14-year-old. By Ben Mock November 12, 2023
Pop Culture Lil Wop Responds To Ralo's Comments About Her Gender Transition The Atlanta rapper had blasted Wop after reports emerged that she took laced pills. By Gabriel Bras Nevares July 17, 2023
Sneakers First In-Hand Look Surfaces Of The Air Jordan 8 "Knicks" Here's a closer look at the Air Jordan 8 "Knicks," a bold pair that's arriving at the perfect time for New York fans this holiday season. By Ben Atkinson October 04, 2026
Sports YesJulz Re-Ignites LeBron James Rumors With Cheeky Social Media Post YesJulz has been linked to LeBron James in the past, and recently, the influencer came through with a post that had fans talking. By Alexander Cole July 09, 2026
Music The Weeknd's "Blinding Lights" Becomes The First Song In Spotify History To Crack 5 Billion Streams The Weeknd's "Blinding Lights" has become the first song to reach 5 billion Spotify streams, extending its lead for the most streamed song. By Devin Morton August 31, 2025
Entertainment Meet Eliantte, The Man Behind Migos’ Custom Jewelry Eliantte has succeeded Ben Baller as the most prolific jeweler in hip hop. By Danny Schwartz June 28, 2017
Original Content Stay Sober: Rappers Who Don't Smoke Or Drink Find out which rappers abstain from drug usage of any sort. By Matt Aceto April 14, 2014