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Jeezy Divorce From Jeannie Mai – She Breaks Her Silence
Jeannie speaks.
Offset, DaBaby, Westside Gunn and More – New Hip-Hop Projects
Fresh fire on Friday the 13th.
Birdman Accuses Gillie Da Kid of Lying About Ghostwriting for Cash Money, Gillie Calls Baby a Coward
Birdman and Gillie pull no punches.
Lil Uzi Vert’s ‘Just Wanna Rock’ Wins Song of the Year at 2023 BET Hip Hop Awards
Uzi's "Just Wanna Rock" FTW.
Julia Fox Claims Kanye West Offered to Buy Her a Boob Job During a Game of Uno
Just a casual question as Ye throws down a wild card?
Is Drake Dissing Rihanna on For All the Dogs Song ‘Fear of Heights?’ Fans Think So
Is RiRi safe from all the dogs? Not according to fans.
These 15 Rappers Excel in Rapping About One Subject
These rhymers have mastered their lanes.
Chrisean Rock Is Going to Name Her Son After Blueface Now
Chrisean is already changing the baby's name.
Sexyy Red’s Upcoming Lip Gloss Line Has the Raunchiest Flavors Ever
She's got some wild names.
Nas, Diddy, Rod Wave and More – New Hip-Hop Projects
Hey, Siri, bump the latest hip-hop drops.
Doja Cat Reportedly Spotted Out on Dinner Date With Quavo
Doja and Quavo spotted out on the town.
Hitmaka and Tink Share What Happened After Breakup, She Claims They Fell Out Because He Wanted $2 Million
Hitmaka and Tink are airing out their breakup.
Dame Dash Admits Jay-Z and Roc-A-Fella Records ‘Took an L’ When Nas Dropped ‘Ether’
According to Dame, Hov took the L to Nas.
Boosie BadAzz Posts Yung Bleu’s Alleged Music Publishing Details and Insists Bleu Is Being Taken Advantage Of
Boosie pulled Bleu's receipts?
Lil Reese Met With Serious Backlash for Harassing Man Sleeping on the Street
People think Reese is way out of pocket.
Is This the New Release Date for Drake’s For All the Dogs Album?
Drizzy with the subliminal?
Juicy J Claims Good Morning America Would Not Allow Him to Wear Straightjacket on TV to Promote Mental Health Awareness
Juicy J saw it as a symbol but GMA wasn't having it.
Drake Shows Off Massive Collection of Bras Fans Have Thrown at Him on Tour
Drizzy's busty barrage of bras.
YK Osiris Denies Barber’s Claim That He Didn’t Pay for $100 Haircut
The barber says YK didn't pay up but he's not having it.
Danny Brown Is No Longer Scared of Dying Now That He’s Sober
Danny is a changed man.
The 13 Best New Hip-Hop Songs This Week
A lot of new heat headed into Labor Day Weekend.
Yung Bleu’s Wife Accuses Him of Cheating After Flying Woman Out, Threatens Divorce
Yung Bleu's wifey ain't here for it.
Coi Leray, Blac Youngsta, Blxst and Bino Rideaux and More – New Hip-Hop Projects
Fresh sounds for the Labor Day kick backs and turn ups.
Blueface Discovers He’s Actually the Father of Chrisean Rock’s Child – Watch
The results are in.
Boosie BadAzz Calls Yung Bleu a Clown for Allegedly Kicking T-Rell Off Bleu’s Love Scars Tour
Boosie is tight with Bleu again.
Irv Gotti Credits Jay-Z With Roc-A-Fella Records’ Success, Says Dame Dash Was Just Along for the Ride
Irv thinks Dame just hitched a ride with Hov.
6ix9ine Arrest Footage Shows Him Going Back and Forth With Cop
Tekashi gets taken in.