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Original Content XXXTentacion's "?" Executive Producer Tells Us About XXX's Recording Process Meet John Cunningham, the little-known executive producer behind XXXtentacion's sophomore effort, "?." By Narsimha Chintaluri March 28, 2018
Original Content Drake's Basketball Career: A Brief History Drake will be featured prominently when the NBA All-Star Game hits hometown Toronto this weekend. By Danny Schwartz February 12, 2016
Streetwear Cee-Lo, Kanye, & Rappers Who Faced Backlash For Confederate Fashion Cee-Lo recently faced pushback for wearing a Confederate flag hoodie, but he hasn't been the only emcee to feel the Southern pride heat. By Erika Marie January 07, 2025
Pop Culture Best & Worst Face Tattoos On Rappers: 21 Savage, Gucci Mane & More Are face tattoos the must-have accessory for rappers? By Victor Omega May 04, 2023
Original Content Youngboy NBA's Messy Love Life: A Brief History Unpacking NBA Youngboy's female connections. By E Gadsby June 11, 2019
Original Content 10 Celebrities Drake Has Dated Looking at some of Drake's high-profile relationships over the years. By Danny Schwartz August 24, 2015
Original Content Gervonta Davis & The Accusations Of Violence That Follow Him He's has been arrested, sued, & filmed in violent encounters. Now, he's been stripped of his title following the latest allegations of domestic violence. By Erika Marie January 21, 2026
Original Content Mellow Rackz Talks Mentorship From XXXTentacion's Mom, Relationship With Lil Wayne & Drake, Kodak Black's Help & More The Young Money signee talks about her difficult past, being grateful for Kodak Black, her relationship with XXXTentacion's mom, Cleo, and more. By Hayley Hynes March 23, 2022
Pop Culture Megan, Halle, & Cassie Spoke Up — And Got Doubted, Not Defended Even as Megan Thee Stallion, Cassie, and Halle Bailey came forward with evidence, they were still mocked, doubted, memed, or ignored. By Erika Marie May 30, 2025
Original Content What is the Story Behind Young Thug's Dress? Young Thug's album cover for "Jeffrey" has become an iconic image. Here's the story behind the dress Thug wore on the cover. By Josh Megson April 06, 2023
Original Content Top 25 Best Joey Bada$$ Songs Take a look through Joey Bada$$'s best songs of all time while we await his new album. By Gabriel Bras Nevares June 17, 2022
Politics Hip Hop Has Always Been Political Hip Hop was born in protest. As some rappers align with political power, the culture’s activist legacy faces a defining moment. By Erika Marie February 23, 2026