Michael Saponara

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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.

Articles By Michael Saponara

Boosie Badazz Says He’s ‘Got Paperwork On The Way’ Against Artists Who’ve Used His Songs

Boosie Badazz Says He’s ‘Got Paperwork On The Way’ Against Artists Who’ve Used His Songs

News | Nov 20, 2023, 3:00 AM PST

Drake ‘For All The Dogs Scary Hours Edition’ First-Week Sales Projections Are In

Drake ‘For All The Dogs Scary Hours Edition’ First-Week Sales Projections Are In

News | Nov 20, 2023, 12:00 AM PST

Tory Lanez Shouts Out Adin Ross In Voice Message From Prison: ‘You My Favorite White Boy’

Tory Lanez Shouts Out Adin Ross In Voice Message From Prison: ‘You My Favorite White Boy’

News | Nov 19, 2023, 1:15 PM PST

Drake Sings ‘I Will Always Love You’ At Toronto Karaoke Party

Drake Sings ‘I Will Always Love You’ At Toronto Karaoke Party

News | Nov 19, 2023, 12:15 PM PST

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Cardi B Rails Against NYC Budget Cuts: ‘It’s Going To Affect The Whole New York’

Cardi B Rails Against NYC Budget Cuts: ‘It’s Going To Affect The Whole New York’

News | Nov 19, 2023, 11:15 AM PST

Lil Wayne Reveals The Surprising Pre-Show Listening That Calms His Nerves

Lil Wayne Reveals The Surprising Pre-Show Listening That Calms His Nerves

News | Nov 19, 2023, 10:00 AM PST

Yelawolf Readying Return To Rap With New Double Album

Yelawolf Readying Return To Rap With New Double Album

News | Nov 17, 2023, 6:15 PM PST

Jack Harlow Not ‘Bothered’ By Women With High Body Counts: ‘[She] Knows What She’s Doing’

Jack Harlow Not ‘Bothered’ By Women With High Body Counts: ‘[She] Knows What She’s Doing’

News | Nov 17, 2023, 4:15 PM PST

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LL COOL J Wows Fans As He Flexes Impressive Physique At 55 Years Old

LL COOL J Wows Fans As He Flexes Impressive Physique At 55 Years Old

News | Nov 17, 2023, 2:15 PM PST

Kanye West '30 Hours' Urban Legend Debunked By Matt Barnes

Kanye West '30 Hours' Urban Legend Debunked By Matt Barnes

News | Nov 17, 2023, 12:45 PM PST

Lil Wayne & 2 Chainz Go Full Wu-Tang On 'Welcome 2 ColleGrove': 'We Like Rae & Ghost'

Lil Wayne & 2 Chainz Go Full Wu-Tang On 'Welcome 2 ColleGrove': 'We Like Rae & Ghost'

News | Nov 17, 2023, 10:15 AM PST

Drake: Soccer Star Kevin De Bruyne Clears Up 'Scary Hours 3' Credit Confusion

Drake: Soccer Star Kevin De Bruyne Clears Up 'Scary Hours 3' Credit Confusion

News | Nov 17, 2023, 9:15 AM PST

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Busta Rhymes Taps Chris Brown, Kodak Black & More For ‘Blockbusta’ Tracklist

Busta Rhymes Taps Chris Brown, Kodak Black & More For ‘Blockbusta’ Tracklist

News | Nov 16, 2023, 9:15 PM PST

Drake Surpasses Kendrick Lamar To Have Highest-Grossing Hip Hop Tour Ever

Drake Surpasses Kendrick Lamar To Have Highest-Grossing Hip Hop Tour Ever

News | Nov 16, 2023, 4:00 PM PST

Benzino Goes Off On Coi Leray Over Request For Money: ‘I Made You!’

Benzino Goes Off On Coi Leray Over Request For Money: ‘I Made You!’

News | Nov 16, 2023, 2:30 PM PST

Snoop Dogg Shocks Fans By Announcing He's Quitting Smoking: 'Please Respect My Privacy'

Snoop Dogg Shocks Fans By Announcing He's Quitting Smoking: 'Please Respect My Privacy'

News | Nov 16, 2023, 11:15 AM PST

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Diddy's Failed 'Any Given Sunday' Audition Detailed By Bill Bellamy: 'He's Gonna Be Mad'

Diddy's Failed 'Any Given Sunday' Audition Detailed By Bill Bellamy: 'He's Gonna Be Mad'

News | Nov 16, 2023, 10:03 AM PST

Busta Rhymes Brings Missy Elliott To Tears With Heartfelt Tribute: 'I Am Honored'

Busta Rhymes Brings Missy Elliott To Tears With Heartfelt Tribute: 'I Am Honored'

News | Nov 16, 2023, 9:00 AM PST

50 Cent Applauds ‘Coolest’ Elderly Fan At UK Show: ‘She Was Rocking Wit Me’

50 Cent Applauds ‘Coolest’ Elderly Fan At UK Show: ‘She Was Rocking Wit Me’

News | Nov 16, 2023, 5:00 AM PST

Drake & J. Cole Battle For Supremacy In Hyper-Explosive ‘First Person Shooter’ Video

Drake & J. Cole Battle For Supremacy In Hyper-Explosive ‘First Person Shooter’ Video

News | Nov 15, 2023, 4:45 PM PST

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Nigerian Rapper Oladips Dies At 28 After 2 Years Of Personal ‘Battles’

Nigerian Rapper Oladips Dies At 28 After 2 Years Of Personal ‘Battles’

News | Nov 15, 2023, 4:15 PM PST