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How Denzel Curry & Kenny Beats Made 2020's Strangest Rap Joint

“HELL NAH THESE PRODUCER N***AS GOT ME FUCKED UP BRUH!!!” News of Denzel Curry and Kenny Beats’ collaborative EP, UNLOCKED, began as a war cry. The SoundCloud rap pioneer took to Twitter to draw some attention — and it worked. “ON LOTTO WHEN I SEE YOU IMA BEAT YO ASS!!! @kennybeats” he continued. Fans and […]

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Noodles' Quarantine Mix Is Guaranteed to Lift Your Spirits

Work From Home is a new vertical dedicated to life and culture in the strange and unprecedented situation of self-quarantine that many of us are dealing with right now. From what to watch to how to get a fit off and how to not think about anything, this is our guide to the great indoors. […]

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Megan Thee Stallion Scores Another Legal Victory Against Label

A judge ruled the dispute can proceed in court, not settled through arbitration. Megan Thee Stallion scored another legal victory in her fight with her record label on Monday. A Texas judge denied a request by 1501 Entertainment and its CEO Carl Crawford to compel the “Savage” rapper’s case to arbitration. Crawford filed paperwork on […]

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Drake to Michael Jackson, What's Your Favorite Song That Debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100? Vote!

Drake slid right into the No. 1 spot on the Billboard Hot 100 with “Toosie Slide,” which became the 36th song in the chart’s history to come out on top in its first week. The Canadian rapper has done this before, with his one-two punch of “God’s Plan” and then “Nice for What” in February and April […]

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While the Wins Pile Up, Nav's Still Working Like He Lives at His Mom's House

With a No. 1  album to his name and as many platinum plaques as Michael Jordan does championship rings, most would think NAV is satisfied with his place in rap, but he doesn’t see it that way. The Canada native won’t relax to the point of giving himself a well-deserved vacation — but he does […]

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Is Playboi Carti Releasing New Album 'Whole Lotta Red' This Week?

Is Whole Lotta Red finally on its way? After years of delays, Playboi Carti‘s hotly anticipated sophomore album looks to be en route based on his captionless Instagram post late Tuesday night (April 14).  The rapper opted to go for a blue backdrop for his forthcoming project, but remained mum regarding the details. On Sunday […]

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Meet J.I., the Melodic Romantic Who Believes in Real Love

If you ever heard J.I.’s music, you would think he’s had his heart broken one too many times. Despite being only 18 years old, his googly eyed takes on love have more substance than your typical college freshman. While rappers his age may yearn for instant gratification, he’s seeking to forge an unshakable bond that […]

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New York's Most Famous Punk Stylist Jimmy Webb Has Passed Away

New York stylist and punk icon Jimmy Webb passed away yesterday at 62 years of age. The likes of Miley Cyrus, Green Day’s Billie Joe Armstrong, Joan Jett, and Slash have taken to social media, paying tribute Webb’s lasting impact on both fashion and the punk scene. RIP Downtown NYC icon Jimmy Webb. ? pic.twitter.com/0Iy1cNj7rw […]

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Watch Cardi B Quiz Bernie Sanders on Coronavirus & Trump

Cardi B and Bernie Sanders just sat down for another one-on-one interview on Instagram Live. The rapper tackled pressing topics from Covid-19, to the youth vote and the candidacy of Joe Biden, and fans are loving her for it. On Tuesday, Cardi and Sanders tuned in to Instagram Live from their respective quarantines during the coronavirus. Cardi prefaced the interview by saying, […]

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These BET Awards Best New Artist Winners Have Yet to Win Any Grammys

We need genre-specific shows because an all-genre show like the Grammy Awards simply can't cover everything. Like many other R&B-loving music fans, I look forward to the BET Awards each year. The 20th edition of the awards show is set for June 28 at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles. Of course, the event may […]