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

Kanye West's Former Publicist Charged In Donald Trump Indictment

Kanye West's Former Publicist Charged In Donald Trump Indictment

News | Aug 15, 2023, 12:00 PM PDT

Coi Leray Brutally Curves Fan After They Promise Her 'The Best Night Ever'

Coi Leray Brutally Curves Fan Who Promises Her 'Best Night Ever'

News | Aug 15, 2023, 11:00 AM PDT

Kodak Black Fuels Fan Concern After Nodding Off During Instagram Live: 'He Needs Help'

Kodak Black Fuels Health Concerns After Nodding Off During Instagram Live: 'He Needs Help'

News | Aug 15, 2023, 8:45 AM PDT

Drake Hypes 'Top Boy' Return & Teases New Bad Bunny Collab

Drake Hypes 'Top Boy' Return & Teases New Bad Bunny Collab

News | Aug 15, 2023, 12:00 AM PDT

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Kanye West's New Album Described As A Mix Of 'College Dropout' & 'The Life Of Pablo'

Kanye West's New Album Described As A Mix Of 'College Dropout' & 'The Life Of Pablo'

News | Aug 14, 2023, 1:49 PM PDT

Nicki Minaj Declares She Lyrically 'Destroys These H-es' As She Joins NPC TikTok Trend

Nicki Minaj Declares She Lyrically 'Destroys These H-es' As She Joins NPC TikTok Trend

News | Aug 14, 2023, 12:45 PM PDT

Drake & Bobbi Althoff Unfollow Each Other On Instagram & Their Interview Gets Erased

Drake & Bobbi Althoff Unfollow Each Other On Instagram & Their Interview Gets Erased

News | Aug 14, 2023, 11:15 AM PDT

Timbaland Breaks Silence On Magoo's Death: 'This One Hits Different'

Timbaland Breaks Silence On Magoo's Death: 'This One Hits Different'

News | Aug 14, 2023, 9:11 AM PDT

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T.I., Questlove & More Mourn Death Of Clarence Avant, 'Godfather Of Black Music

T.I., Questlove & More Mourn Death Of Clarence Avant, 'Godfather Of Black Music'

News | Aug 14, 2023, 8:13 AM PDT

Travis Scott Promises Fans He Will Make More Beats This Year

Travis Scott Promises Fans He Will Make More Beats This Year

News | Aug 13, 2023, 5:00 AM PDT

Kanye West’s Yeezy Restock Reportedly Sold With ‘Stand Up To Jewish Hate’ Pins

Kanye West’s Yeezy Restock Reportedly Sold With ‘Stand Up To Jewish Hate’ Pins

News | Aug 12, 2023, 3:00 PM PDT

Bone Thugs-N-Harmony Flooded With Fan Love At Street Name Unveiling Ceremony

Bone Thugs-N-Harmony Flooded With Fan Love At Street Name Unveiling Ceremony

News | Aug 12, 2023, 1:45 PM PDT

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Nas Surprises Fans With Special Lauryn Hill Hip Hop 50 Mini Concert

Nas Surprises Fans With Special Lauryn Hill Hip Hop 50 Mini Concert

News | Aug 12, 2023, 10:30 AM PDT

50 Cent Salutes Connecticut’s ‘Energy’ As State Governor Honors Him With His Own Day

50 Cent Salutes Connecticut’s ‘Energy’ As State Governor Honors Him With His Own Day

News | Aug 12, 2023, 9:30 AM PDT

Master P's Son Joining Forces With LeBron James' Son At Notre Dame High School

Master P's Son Joining Forces With LeBron James' Son At Notre Dame High School

News | Aug 12, 2023, 5:00 AM PDT

DJ Envy Sues Former NFL Player Tony 'The Closer' Robinson For Defamation

DJ Envy Sues Former NFL Player Tony 'The Closer' Robinson For Defamation

News | Aug 11, 2023, 4:15 PM PDT

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Kanye West Plotting Return To X/Twitter

Kanye West Plotting Return To X/Twitter

News | Aug 11, 2023, 3:15 PM PDT

Tory Lanez Kickstarts Fight For Freedom By Selling 'Free Tory' Merch

Tory Lanez Kickstarts Fight For Freedom By Selling 'Free Tory' Merch

News | Aug 11, 2023, 12:15 PM PDT

Key Glock Responds To His Ex's Assault Allegations: 'She Got Y'all Thinking I'm Ike Turner'

Key Glock Responds To His Ex's Assault Allegations: 'She Got Y'all Thinking I'm Ike Turner'

News | Aug 11, 2023, 11:45 AM PDT

Usher Reveals He Once 'Babysat' Beyoncé When She Was A Kid

Usher Reveals He Once 'Babysat' Beyoncé When She Was A Kid

News | Aug 11, 2023, 10:45 AM PDT

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Nas Proves His Night Vision Is Sharp In Moon-Lit ‘Motion’ Video

Nas Proves His Night Vision Is Sharp In Moon-Lit ‘Motion’ Video

News | Aug 11, 2023, 12:00 AM PDT