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Kendrick Lamar Has Almost 100 Unreleased Songs He Recorded for ‘GNX’, According to Producers

Three of the primary producers on 2024's 'GNX' reveal that Kendrick Lamar is sitting on dozens of unreleased songs for the album. The post Kendrick...

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Pharrell Tells Critics To ‘Sound Bite This’ in Rant After Backlash Over His Politics

Pharrell responds to critics in a lengthy speech over his comments about hating politics and how it divides people. The post Pharrell Tells Critics To...

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Why Bruno Mars Almost Never Released One of His Biggest Hits & How a Comic Book Movie Saved It

Producers D'Mile and James Fauntleroy recall how one of Bruno Mars' biggest hits almost didn't see the light of day. The post Why Bruno Mars Almost...

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Pusha T Explains Why Diss Tracks Are ‘Kind of Dead to Me’

Pusha T admits in a recent interview that diss tracks don't hold the same weight as they used to and he won't participate anymore as a result. The...

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Cam’ron Explains Why Being in The Lox/Dipset Verzuz Was a ‘Wrong Decision’

Cam'ron reflects on the infamous 2021 Verzuz battle with Dipset against The Lox and why he felt participating was the 'wrong decision.' The post...

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Katt Williams Reveals How Prince Made Him Confident in Being Short

For so many people, Prince came across as a god amongst men. He’s among the five best performers of all time, a master with the guitar, musical...

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Cardi B Promises Her Next Album Will Come Sooner, Won’t ‘Overthink’ Her Songs

It’s still mind-boggling that there was a seven-year gap between Cardi B’s albums. The whole appeal of her records is that they’re loose and...

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‘I Think He Really Dives Into Character Really Well’: The Rapper Pusha T Would Want to Play Him in a Clipse Biopic

We’re in the age of the music biopic. While they’ve always been around, there’s certainly been an uptick in the genre of film. From Timothée...

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3 New Hip-Hop & R&B Songs You Must Hear This Week (12/5/25)

Every week, seemingly a gazillion songs are released on streaming services. From Soundcloud and Bandcamp exclusives to the endless array of songs on...

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‘I Believe It Will Happen’: Chris Brown Performing at the Super Bowl Is an Inevitability, According to His Manager

Performing at the Super Bowl is the moment that defines a legend. It certifies an artist in music and culture alike to steal the show on one of the...

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Kendrick Lamar Explains Why ‘Mr. Morale & the Big Steppers’ Could’ve Never Been Released

In a world where privacy can feel like a luxury, vulnerability takes a lot of courage. This is especially the case for one of the biggest artists in...

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Wale Opens up About His Love/Hate Relationship With Social Media: ‘Might Get Blocked on Accident’

Wale is notoriously chatty with his haters online. Now, he's opening up about that complicated relationship with social media. The post Wale Opens up...

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Iggy Azalea Doubles Down on Rap Retirement: ‘F**k No’

Iggy Azalea replies to a fan on Instagram, firmly shutting the door on any potential comeback after retiring from rap. The post Iggy Azalea Doubles...

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Kendrick Lamar Admits to One of the Biggest ‘Disappointments’ of His Career

Kendrick Lamar candidly talks about one of the biggest disappointments he's faced working in music over the years. The post Kendrick Lamar Admits to...

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Remembering the Woman Who Fought Against Gangster Rap So Hard, Rappers Started Shouting Her Out in Their Songs

Noisey looks back on the life of C. Delores Tucker, her crusade against gangsta rap in the 90s, and how rappers like Tupac responded. The post...

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The Game Trashes Modern Hip-Hop, Claims He Tried To Sign Kendrick Lamar Before TDE

The Game tackles the current state of hip-hop while also claiming he tried to sign Kendrick Lamar before he blew up. The post The Game Trashes Modern...

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Timbaland Defends Pro-AI Stance in Lengthy IG Post, Mike Dean Claims He’s Being Paid Off

Timbaland attempts to clarify and further explain his pro-AI stance on Instagram, while Mike Dean questions if he's being paid to promote it. The post...

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Metro Boomin Explains Why Many Hip-Hop Albums Aren’t as Good Anymore: ‘They Don’t Sound Like One Idea or One Complete Thought’

Metro Boomin gives his take on new mainstream hip-hop albums, arguing that there are far too many people involved in the creative process. The post...

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‘We’re Giving Birth Now’: Pearl Jam Recalls Recording ‘Even Flow’ 100 Times (And the Take They Thought Was Best)

In a 2024 interview with Howard Stern, Pearl Jam open up about why it took the band 100 times to get "Even Flow" just right. The post ‘We’re...

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Billie Eilish on the Career-Starting Song She Didn’t Even Consider ‘Serious’

Billie Eilish has spawned a whole legion of imitators since her debut as a teenager. The aftermath of her pop dominance has bred a lot of young women...

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Mannie Fresh Explains Why Cash Money Verzuz Against No Limit ‘Was Never a Battle’

One of the biggest draws of Verzuz is seeing two all-time artists go head-to-head. In its inception during the thick of the COVID-19 pandemic, they...

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3 New Hip-Hop & R&B Songs You Must Hear This Week (11/28/25)

Every week, seemingly a gazillion songs are released on streaming services. From Soundcloud and Bandcamp exclusives to the endless array of songs on...

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While Lil Jon ‘Turned Down for What’ at Bengals-Ravens Halftime Show, the Rest of Us Were Asking… What?

One thing about Lil Jon is that he knows how to keep the crowd going wild, which is why we would have loved the chance to see his entire halftime...

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4 Performers That Prove the 99th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade Is a Y2K Hip-Hop/R&B Lover’s Dream

The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade tends to be a pretty breezy time, with its massive, extravagant balloon designs and elaborate floats strolling...

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5 Songs We’re Hoping Lil Jon Plays at This Year’s Baltimore Halftime Show

A Lil Jon Thanksgiving halftime show is guaranteed to wake up anyone out of that post-turkey slumber. His energy has been unmatched for decades, from...

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The One-Sided Beef Between Tupac Shakur and De La Soul (That De La Soul Wished They Could’ve Squashed)

Tupac has gotten into his fair share of beefs during his career. Obviously, there was the infamous feud with Biggie. But the larger East Coast vs West...

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Jhené Aiko Candidly Speaks About Losing ‘Dream Home’ Due to Los Angeles Wildfires

Natural disasters always radically uproot a person’s life. Hurricanes, earthquakes, tsunamis, all of them can cause you to lose everything. It’s...

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A Seemingly Married Woman Goes Way Too Far in Touching R&B Singer Mario During Concert

Oftentimes, an R&B concert can get incredibly steamy. These artists get looked at like sex symbols, singing about a love unlike anything you’ve...

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‘They Don’t Want to Hear That’: Joe Budden Gets Blunt About the Podcast Advice That People Most Often Ignore

You could argue that Joe Budden has become better known for his podcasting than for his rap career. And that’s not to slight his music. It’s...

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Miguel Says Don’t Expect Him to Be in the Dating Market Now That He’s Divorced

After being with someone for over 20 years, it’s hard to imagine going back into the dating scene. It sounds like a nightmare: spending so much time...

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15-Year-Old Celeste Rivas’ Body Was Found ‘Partially Frozen’ After D4vd Was Listed as a Suspect: Report

Authorities report that Celeste Rivas' body was found 'partially frozen' and was thawing in the Tesla registered to D4vd. The post 15-Year-Old Celeste...

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‘Y’all Don’t Know How Important Y’all Are to Rap Music’: Tyler, The Creator Shows Love to Clipse During Their Camp Flog Gnaw Set

Tyler, The Creator performs "P.O.V." with Clipse during their Camp Flog Gnaw set and gives them their flowers in front of the crowd after. The post...

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Planet of the Vapes Lobo: A Powerful and Affordable Puff Without the Fuss

Planet of the Vapes dropped their flagship dry herb vaporizer, the Lobo, a couple years back. Today, it remains a relevant and handy device that...

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A$AP Rocky Continues To Tease ‘Don’t Be Dumb’ Album With Hilarious Camp Flog Gnaw Merch

A$AP Rocky continues to toy with his fans asking about his upcoming album 'Don't Be Dumb' by trolling with his Camp Flog Gnaw merch. The post A$AP...

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4 R&B Songs That Are Guaranteed To Set the Mood for Date Night

We picked four different R&B songs you should play the next time you go out on a date with your significant other. The post 4 R&B Songs That Are...

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Childish Gambino Reveals He Suffered a Stroke: ‘They Found a Hole in My Heart’

We could’ve lost Childish Gambino back in 2024. Last year, he ended up cancelling the rest of his shows in America and Europe for The New World...

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2000s R&B Singer Sammie Believes That ‘Sinners’ Is Actually Based on His Life

R&B singer Sammie, best known for his song "I Like It", claims that the hit vampire flick 'Sinners' was actually influenced by his own life. The post...

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Tupac Shakur Once Gave a Passionate Interview in 1994, Explaining Why He Felt God “Cursed” Him

In an interview with Ed Gordon in 1994, Tupac opened up about why he felt like God 'cursed' him and why it was so important to do God's Work. The post...

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Olivia Dean Trashes Ticketmaster for Insane Resale Prices: ‘BE BETTER’

Olivia Dean calls out Ticketmaster and Live Nation for the absurd price surge that took place for her resale tickets. The post Olivia Dean Trashes...

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Lloyd Takes Brutal Face-Plant During Birmingham, Alabama Show

Lloyd takes a pretty rough face-plant while performing "Girls Around The World" at a show in Birmingham, Alabama. The post Lloyd Takes Brutal...

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Fugees Rapper Pras Sentenced to 14 Years in Prison After Illegal Political Donations

Fugees rapper Prakazrel Pras Michel has been sentenced to a hefty 14 years in prison, per reporting by NPR. He was convicted of illegally funneling...

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Kid Cudi Downplays Michael Jackson in Deleted Post

Are Michael Jackson’s albums “just” music to you? It feels preposterous to suggest that MJ is anything short of iconic. His run from Off The...

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‘I Would Always See Jah’: Noah Cyrus Recalls Intense Grief Over XXXTentacion’s Death

XXXTentacion used to hold a lot of weight and influence over young people. His fans were always devout, even in his lowest moments, shrouded in...

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‘I’m Just Grateful to Know Him’: Kevin Durant Praises Fellow D.C. Native and Rapper Wale for His New Album

Hip-hop out of Washington, D.C., doesn’t get a ton of representation. Artists like Fat Trel, Rico Nasty, Goldlink, Oddisee, and Shy Glizzy have done...

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Vivica A. Fox Gives NSFW Reason Why She Can Never Forget Her Ex, 50 Cent, After Telling Women Not to Date Rappers

Vivica A. Fox just can’t leave 50 Cent alone. They’ve gone through a lot of weird ups and downs together. They only briefly dated in 2003, but Fox...

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Tory Lanez in Legal Trouble Again After Being Held in Contempt of Court in Megan Thee Stallion Case

Tory Lanez continues to make things difficult on himself by acting out in court. Recently, Megan Thee Stallion’s case against blogger Milagro Gramz...

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‘That’s the Worst Case’: Tupac Shakur’s Heartbreaking Reflections on Life 10 Years From Now in 1994

Tupac always rapped with an ominous fixation on death. He looked at life with a tragically ironic sense of paranoia that something bad would happen to...

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On This Day in 1999, Dr. Dre Released His Timeless Classic, ‘2001’

Dr. Dre released his classic sophomore album '2001' on this day, 26 years ago, a timeless extension of what made G-funk so addictive. The post On This...

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The ‘Laidback’ Origins of Jay-Z’s Stage Name (and Other Nicknames He’s Collected Over the Years)

Jay-Z recalled his early days rapping and the original stage name he went with during an April 2000 interview with Q Magazine. The post The...

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Yungblud Abruptly Cancels the Rest of His Tour Dates in 2025 After Doctor’s Orders

Yungblud suddenly canceled the last of his 2025 tour dates, citing doctor's orders after running some voice and blood tests. The post Yungblud...

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