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.
Timbaland Says Drake Texted Him About Setting Up Usher & Justin Timberlake Verzuz
Timbaland and Swizz Beatz appeared on ESPN's 'Jalen & Jacoby' on Monday (January 25).
Super Bowl LV-Bound Patrick Mahomes Shows Lil Baby & Tech N9ne Epic Love
The Kansas City rapper sent some words of encouragement to his hometown team's quarterback prior to taking the field on Sunday (January 24).
Lil Wayne Following JAY-Z’s Lead With Cannabis Biz Level-Up
Wayne's GKUA Ultra Premium hits Colorado on January 27.
DJ Drama and Don Cannon's Atlanta studio was the subject of a raid for illegally distributing mixtapes in early 2007.
Ak isn't tolerating any slander from young rappers these days.
Pop Smoke Posthumously Adds To Radio Dominance With Another No. 1
The one-year anniversary of Pop's death is less than a month away.
2Pac, Kendrick Lamar & Megan Thee Stallion Soundtrack UCLA Gymnast’s Black Excellence Routine
The floor routine received a near-perfect score of 9.95.
Expect plenty of heat from Rowdy for the rest of 2021.
'Fuck A Verzuz': A Freddie Gibbs & Pusha T Joint Album Could Turn Cocaine Rap Into Audio Crack
Fans are loving the idea of the street rap veterans potentially teaming up.
Nas Hits The Golf Course With DJ Khaled For Lavish '27 Summers' Video: Watch It Now
The track originally appeared on Nas' 'King's Disease' album.
XXXTENTACION’s ‘SAD!’ Follows Future & Drake’s ‘Life Is Good’ Into YouTube 1B Club
The late rapper continues to make history in the afterlife.
Fivio Foreign Crowns Nameless 'Brooklyn Drill' Inventor - Prompting Pop Smoke, Sheff G, 22Gz Debates
The question caused a stir in Fivio's Twitter replies.
Bernie Sanders Inauguration Memes Infiltrate J. Cole, Kendrick Lamar, Drake & More Rap Album Covers
Do you think Bernie's ever listened to any of these albums?
J. Cole Revisits Forest Hills Drive Roof To Hype Puma 'DREAMER 2' Sneakers
The Dreamer 2 kicks are slated to release on January 28.
Joey Bada$$ Wants To Be 'Celebrated Like He's Dead Already' In 'Let It Breathe' Video
The Brooklyn rapper turned 26 on Wednesday (January 20).
Lil Wayne Thanks Donald Trump For Presidential Pardon: 'I Have So Much More To Give'
Weezy was one of 143 people pardoned or commutated by the former president in his last day in office earlier this week.
Drake Confirms 'Certified Lover Boy' Album Won't Be Dropping In January
'CLB' had been rumored to drop this Friday but that won't be the case after all.
The movie will feature new music from the late Brooklyn rapper as well.
Backed By Hardcore Rap Classics & Equally Potent R&B Jams, Jadakiss Passes 1B Streams
The Yonkers native's career dates back to the Clinton administration.
6ix9ine Cleared Of Wrongdoing Following Altercation That Left Miami Haggler In Fetal Position
The incident reportedly went down at a Miami paintball center on Tuesday (January 19).