Michael Saponara
Michael's from the suburbs outside NYC but currently resides in Manhattan. He got his start as an intern for Vibe Magazine during the summer of 2016 before finding a home writing for Billboard. Mike's also contributed to XXL and Genius. Kanye West is his hero.
Drake Confirms ‘CLB’ Is Finished: ‘OVO, We Aim For That Head’
Rumors are swirling Drake is eyeing an August 6 release date.
DaBaby Gets DaCut From Parklife Festival - But Not For Homophobic HIV Remarks
A rep for the Charlotte native claims Baby dropped out months ago when events were being canceled due to a COVID surge.
’24’ Rapper Money Man Gets 1st Of Platinum-Selling EMPIRE Chains
EMPIRE is giving their artists even more incentive to acquire plaques.
National Hip Hop Recognition Day + Month Approved By United States Senate
November will also serve as Hip Hop History Month.
Kanye West Planning 2nd ‘Donda’ Listening Party In Atlanta
The second listening is reportedly set for August 5 at his new home inside Mercedes Benz Stadium.
JAY-Z & Will Smith Invest In Company Helping Low-Income Renters Become Home Owners
Hov and Smith teamed up in the past to produce an ABC mini-series on Emmitt Till's mother.
6ix9ine, Akademiks & Wack 100 Talk 'YAYA' Rapper's Potential Murder
The full episode is set to drop on August 3.
Lauryn Hill, Ludacris, Lil Kim, Timbaland, Trina + More Join Stacked 'Lovers & Friends' Fest
The festival is set to return in May 2022.
Pop Smoke & Dua Lipa Unite For Royal 'Demeanor' Video After She Denounced DaBaby
The collab cracked the Hot 100 at No. 86 this week.
Canadian Rapper Top5 Wanted For Murder Calls Out Mayor: ‘I Run Toronto You Fuckin’ Goof’
The Canadian rapper has been on the run from authorities since May.
Saweetie To Follow Travis Scott For Next McDonald’s Celebrity Meal
The Saweetie Meal is set to become available in August.
Trae Tha Truth & Megan Thee Stallion Help Struggling Houston Student With Shopping Spree
The student had been selling water to make enough money to purchase school clothes.
Toosii Calls His Own Generation Soft After Teasing Fivio Foreign Collaboration
"Y'all would've 'canceled' Bernie Mac fasho," he wrote.
DJ Envy Uses Boosie Badazz Instagram Issue To Justify Flagging Kim Kardashian's NSFW Photos
"When Kim Kardashian post a picture of her nipple, you don't take her page down," Envy said. "Is it white privilege? Is her nipple better than your nipple?
Isaiah Rashad Reconnects With ScHoolboy Q For ‘Runnin’ Ahead Of ‘The House Is Burning’ Album
Looks for Rashad's 'The House Is Burning' album on Friday.
DaBaby Posts Shoe-Ducking Video In Response To Endorsement Cancelation
"This how I bob n weave anything sent to destroy me," Baby wrote. "Check my resume and sit back. #MySoulAintForSale."
Young Thug Reflects On Scary Near-Death Experience From Organ Failure
Thug's 'Punk' album drops on October 15.
Joey Bada$$ Uses His Oscar-Winning Savvy To Rate (& Eat) NY Bodega Snacks
Joey even plans to incorporate some of his bodega favorites into upcoming rhymes.
Brooklyn Rapper Smoove'L Arrested On Gun Charges Thanks To Snitch
He was also arrested last April on gun charges after a traffic stop in Brooklyn.
Tory Lanez Celebrates 29th Birthday With ‘We Outside’ EP & Warning For Haters
The project features a collaboration with Kodak Black.