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Original Content DJ Jazzy Jeff Talks "Making Beats" Program, "Fresh Prince" Days, & Reminiscing With Will Smith Hip Hop icon DJ Jazzy Jeff is helping aspiring producers learn the game. He chatted with us about breaking Hip Hop's rules, admiring this generation of beatmakers, & being the same Jeff from Philly (who apparently makes great Kool-Aid!). By Erika Marie April 17, 2023
Music Kanye West To Make Indian Debut With 2026 Tour Kanye West has faced rejection from venues around the world for his antisemitic rants and other scandals in recent years. By Caroline Fisher January 20, 2026
Gossip Keke Palmer's Baby Daddy Darius Jackson Joined The Army With Plans To Do 20 Years Keke Palmer's baby father joins the service. By Bryson "Boom" Paul December 08, 2024
Society Major Key: 13 Rappers Who Received The Key To The City From Diddy to Bun B, these artists were formally honored for their success and service. By Kristen Bromiley April 04, 2017
Original Content 15 Deaths That Shook Up The Rap Game We've lost many important figure to the rap game over the years, and here we take a look at 15 losses that were felt throughout the hip-hop community. By Chris Tart June 09, 2015
Music $uicideboy$ Respond To Fan Backlash After Linking Up With Drake They don't care what the internet thinks. By Elias Andrews September 25, 2024
Relationships Dess Dior Divulges On Relationship With Future "He always supports me and I'll always support him," Dess said. By Thomas Galindo February 17, 2023
Music Young Thug Brings His Sons Out For Wholesome Concert Moment Young Thug's performance alongside his sons at Germany's Splash! festival this Friday preludes his highly anticipated "UY SCUTI" album. By Gabriel Bras Nevares July 05, 2025
Relationships Cassie Gives Birth Two Weeks After Diddy Trial Testimony Congratulations are in order for Cassie and Alex Fine as they officially had their third child together on Tuesday. By Alexander Cole May 28, 2025
Music 50 Cent Reacts To Young Buck's Alleged Trans Lover Revealing 3-Year Relationship 50 Cent howls after he finds out Young Buck was allegedly a transgender woman's "side piece" for three years. By Alex Zidel May 20, 2019
Sneakers The Nike Air DT Max ‘96 Low “Black/White” Brings Back 90s Energy The Nike Air DT Max ‘96 Low “Black/White” returns in summer 2026 with its iconic design and bold cross-training roots. By Ben Atkinson September 13, 2025
Sneakers Nigel Sylvester Reveals Air Jordan 1 Low In McDonald’s Campaign Nigel Sylvester’s Air Jordan 1 Low Better With Time pays tribute to worn-in sneakers and BMX culture and here’s why it matters. By Ben Atkinson July 26, 2025