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Kid Cudi Details Struggles With Fame That Led to Overdose

Kid Cudi has been incredibly vocal about his mental health struggles over the years. Depression causes us to feel extremely isolated from others,...

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Trina Says PETA Urged Her to Cancel Her Performance at SeaWorld

SeaWorld in San Diego has become the bastion for 2000s hip-hop and R&B nostalgia. You want to see the Ying Yang Twins? They’ve got you covered....

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3 Songs That Marked the Shift From Grunge to Post-Grunge

Post-grunge has evaded a formal label and time period over the years. Here are 3 songs that define its era. The post 3 Songs That Marked the Shift...

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Raekwon Credits Busta Rhymes for “Saving My Life” in Emotional Speech

Raekwon spotlights Busta Rhymes and his achievements during a recent event, telling the crowd that he saved The Chef's life. The post Raekwon Credits...

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‘Stop Trying to Downplay My Ability’: Doja Cat Slams Notion That She’s Not a Rapper

Doja Cat goes on an online tirade on X, defending her credentials as a rapper despite being one of the biggest pop stars in the world. The post...

12.08.2025 3

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Anderson .Paak Says He Had to Beg Dr. Dre to Appear at 2022 Super Bowl

Anderson .Paak recalls the various measures he had to take to make sure he wasn't left off of Dr. Dre's 2022 Super Bowl performance. The post Anderson...

11.08.2025 4

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Isaiah Rashad Told Me His 3 Favorite Future Songs of All Time (Exclusive)

Isaiah Rashad lists off three of his favorite Future songs of all time during an exclusive conversation with VICE. The post Isaiah Rashad Told Me His...

11.08.2025 5

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4 Eyebrow-Raising Rap Beefs That Even Non-Fans Know About

Rap beefs is a foundational part of hip-hop culture. However, four of these rap beefs were so big, it made its way into pop culture too. The post 4...

10.08.2025 6

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Will.I.Am Reveals Which Rapper He Thinks is ‘A Trillion’ Times Better Than Jay-Z

Will.I.Am of the Black Eyed Peas reveals that Jay-Z isn't in his top 5 rappers of all time and shares who he thinks is significantly better. The post...

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JID Stands by J. Cole’s Decision to Apologize and Back Out of Drake-Kendrick Lamar Beef

Atlanta rapper JID explains why he supports J. Cole's decision to apologize and move out of the intense beef between Drake and Kendrick Lamar. The...

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4 Underrated Hip-Hop Albums That Aged Well and Deserve Way More Love Today

An artist's catalog can be taken for granted in favor of the big classics. Here are 4 underrated hip-hop albums that fans should play today. The post...

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Tyler, the Creator Explains Why People Call Him Pretentious: ‘I Got To Make the Most Innovative, Best Stuff’

Tyler, the Creator opens up about some of the comments he'll receive over his deep passion for music, saying that he's 'pretentious.' The post Tyler,...

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3 New Hip-Hop & R&B Songs You Must Hear This Week (8/8/25)

In the quest to find the best and most important new music, Noisey eases that processing by picking three new songs you need to hear. The post 3 New...

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Isaiah Rashad Teases New Direction for Upcoming Album, Talks Outkast Inspiration, and Jay-Z (Exclusive)

Before his Lollapalooza performance, Isaiah Rashad sat down with VICE to talk about the influences for his upcoming album. The post Isaiah Rashad...

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Eve Reveals Which New Female Rappers Are Her Favorite

The renaissance for women in hip-hop is at an all time high. They can rap alongside a lot of the guys in music, from looser, catchier tracks to bar...

06.08.2025 5

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Current Moon Phase: August 6, 2025

Happy Wednesday!  Today, August 6, 2025, has a waxing gibbous moon at 92% illumination. We are getting closer and closer to this weekend’s powerful...

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Jim Jones Teases New Podcast & Warns Rivals in The Process

Everyone wants to get into the podcast game. Every artist, every athlete, every regular joe, they all want to speak into a bunch of mics about current...

06.08.2025 4

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Flavor Flav Opens Up About His Time at Culinary School Before Rap

Public Enemy legend Flavor Flav recalls going to Culinary School before chasing his dreams in hip-hop, and reveals his most memorable meals. The post...

05.08.2025 4

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Metro Boomin Denies Beef With Joe Budden, Says He’s a ‘Big Fan of the JBP’

Metro Boomin shuts down any issues with Joe Budden and the people on his podcast, despite rumors swirling about beef over his album. The post Metro...

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‘I’m Just Dad’: Babyface Says His Kids Aren’t Familiar With His Music

Babyface opens up about his family life and how his two adult sons and his teenage daughter aren't all that familiar with his massive catalog. The...

05.08.2025 4

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Kid Cudi Says He’s Never Doing Features Again, With One Exception

Kid Cudi opens up about why there's no features on his upcoming album 'Free' and why he's not interested in doing them anymore. The post Kid Cudi Says...

04.08.2025 3

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G. Dep Initially Hated Lil Wayne Sampling “Special Delivery” on His Track “Uproar”

Sampling is a foundational part of hip-hop. Being able to take a morsel of a song and recreate it into something new can be incredibly beautiful. Not...

04.08.2025 3

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Rick Ross Continues Feud With 50 Cent, Mocking His ‘Horrendous’ Record Deal

Rick Ross continues his decades long beef with 50 Cent by making fun of his initial deal with Interscope and Aftermath Records. The post Rick Ross...

03.08.2025 2

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4 Unforgettable R&B Music Videos From the 90s I Can’t Stop Thinking About

Music videos used to be foundational in developing our memories with certain songs. Here's four 90s R&B videos that are still memorable today. The...

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‘I Worked So Hard and I Never Asked For a Shortcut’: Busta Rhymes Receives A Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame

Busta Rhymes finally receives his flowers as hip-hop legends laud his work and give him a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The post ‘I Worked So...

02.08.2025 3

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3 New Hip-Hop and R&B Songs You Must Hear This Week (8/1/25)

Juvenile Qs What are some essentials to have a “Hotboy Summer” There are some really clever parallels between “Hotboy Summer” and “Back That...

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Common Opens Up About What He Learned From His First ‘Heartbreak’

Common reflects on an important relationship in his life and how his first heartbreak radically changed his life. The post Common Opens Up About What...

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Tyler, the Creator Says He’s Still Not Interested in Drinking or Doing Drugs

Tyler, the Creator opens up about his lack of desire towards drugs and alcohol and whether or not he would ever try it in the future. The post Tyler,...

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Kid Cudi Shares Crucial Advice for All Dreamers in the World: ‘Most People Would Call It Delusional’

It’s incredibly easy to feel hopeless about the state of the world. Zooming out at everything, it feels extremely overwhelming. It’s even worse...

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4 Rappers From the 2000s Who Deserve a Major Comeback

With 2000s nostalgia coming in at an all time high, here are four rappers from the aughts that deserve a big time comeback. The post 4 Rappers From...

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Joey Bada$$ Trashes Record Label for Delaying His New Album

Joey Bada$$ rips into his record label Columbia Records for delaying his upcoming album 'Lonely at the Top.' The post Joey Bada$$ Trashes Record Label...

30.07.2025 3

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PinkPantheress Opens Up About Bias Against Black Women in Electronic Music

PinkPantheress dishes on the frustrations she grapples with as a black woman in the electronic music industry. The post PinkPantheress Opens Up About...

30.07.2025 3

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The Surprising Song Tyler, The Creator Picks for His Favorite Michael Jackson Song

Tyler, the Creator sits down for an interview on Hot 97, where he makes an incredibly surprising pick for best Michael Jackson song. The post The...

30.07.2025 3

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Mack Maine Reveals Tragic News of Son’s Death

Tragic news strikes Mack Maine and his family. The former rapper and close friend to Lil Wayne shared on Instagram that his son Isaiah, aka Zeke...

30.07.2025 3

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Drake Will Open Up About Degrassi Past in Upcoming Documentary

Before Drake was the biggest rapper in the world, he was a Canadian actor. Given all the accomplishments and the mere fact he looks so different,...

29.07.2025 2

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50 Cent Nabs $200K From Young Buck After Lengthy Bankruptcy Trial

50 Cent is known for his classic antagonism. Time has shown us that no one has ever been off limits from it either. Diddy to Floyd Mayweather to Rick...

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Jay-Z Makes Big Push for Caesar’s Palace Casino in Times Square

Jay-Z and Roc Nation make a huge bid to introduce a new Caesar's Palace Casino in Times Square, despite opposition. The post Jay-Z Makes Big Push for...

27.07.2025 5

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Waka Flocka Flame’s SeaWorld Performance ‘Had the Employees Turnin’ up on the Job’

Imagine going to see the whales and dolphins and all of a sudden, you hear “Hard in Da Paint.” Nothing could possibly get me more amped than...

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On This Day in 2005, Young Jeezy Released His Iconic Debut ‘Let’s Get It: Thug Motivation 101′

A whole 20 years ago today, Young Jeezy released one of the greatest hip-hop debuts of all time, 'Let's Get It: Thug Motivation 101.' The post On This...

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Hit-Boy Credits Jay-Z for Helping ‘Secure My Freedom’ After Brutal Publishing Deal

Producer Hit-Boy opens up about finally getting out of an awful publishing deal after 18 years and credits Jay-Z for helping him. The post Hit-Boy...

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King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard the Latest Band to Pull All Music From Spotify

The crusade against Spotify from different artists continues. Recently, King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard released a statement on Instagram, informing...

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Freddie Gibbs Seemingly Disses One of His Old Collaborators on New Album ‘Alfredo 2’

Freddie Gibbs released a new album with Alchemist 'Alfredo 2' and took a few shots in the process, one of them being an old collaborator. The post...

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On This Day 30 Years Ago, Bone Thugs-N-Harmony Released Their Classic ‘E. 1999 Eternal’

Bone Thugs-N-Harmony's classic album 'E. 1999 Eternal' released 30 years ago today, an underrated record that still informs hip-hop today. The post On...

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3 New Hip-Hop/R&B Songs You Must Hear This Week (7/25/25)

Hundreds, thousands of songs get released every week. From small, independent Soundcloud and Bandcamp records to major label projects and singles,...

25.07.2025 4

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Daniel Caesar Gets Candid About Coming Back After Getting ‘Canceled’

Canadian R&B singer Daniel Caesar opens up about his comeback after getting 'canceled' for controversial comments in 2019. The post Daniel Caesar Gets...

25.07.2025 4

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G Herbo Says He Doesn’t Know Who These Two Iconic Hip-Hop Producers Are

Believe it or not, not every rapper is a hip-hop historian. There are some artists who live and breathe the genre, who know the ins and outs of its...

25.07.2025 7

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‘I Cried’: Chloe Bailey Explains How ‘Sinners’ Compares to Heartbreaking Music Industry Experiences

R&B singer Chloe Bailey opens up in a recent TikTok stream about why Ryan Coogler's hit film 'Sinners' made her cry. The post ‘I Cried’: Chloe...

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Clipse Manager Steven Victor Reveals How Swizz Beatz Saved a Song on Their New Album

Steven Victor, manager for Clipse, explains how Swizz Beats helped one of the best songs on their new album get cleared. The post Clipse Manager...

23.07.2025 4

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T-Pain Mourns the Death of Ozzy Osbourne, Says ‘I Was Blessed To Get Your Recognition’

T-Pain opens up about the tragic passing of Ozzy Osbourne and the impact his music had on him as an artist. The post T-Pain Mourns the Death of Ozzy...

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‘Finally. Someone Had the Balls To Say It’: DJ Quik Cosigns Take That Dr. Dre Gets the Credit He Deserves

DJ Quik takes a shot at Dr. Dre, agreeing with a post suggesting that Dre gets the credit the 'Safe and Sound' rapper/producer deserves. The post...

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