BoomBox Staff

5 Best Tracks on Queen Latifah’s ‘Black Reign’
On her third album, Latifah perfectly balanced her street and pop sides.

Lil Peep Dead at 21; Apparent Drug Overdose Rumored
His manager has said that the Long Island rapper has passed.
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Nicki Minaj ‘Breaks the Internet’ With Sexy Paper Magazine Cover [PHOTOS]
Nicki's Paper magazine cover is causing quite a stir.

Young Thug Wants Ex Jerrika Karlae Back: ‘We Should Try Again’
There was an awkward exchange on Twitter.

Parrish Smith of EPMD Talks About His ‘Prodigy Tribute’
PMD talks about paying homage to a fallen emcee.
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Throwback: A Teenage Big Boi Spits Anti-Drug Rap in High School [WATCH]
The future Daddy Fat Sax got to rock his class back in the day.

10 Songs You Didn’t Know Were Written by Gerald Levert
The beloved R&B singer was one of the game's best writers/producers.
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DJ R-Tistic Flips 13 Heavy D Classics in Under Two Minutes [WATCH]
The deejay paid homage to the late, great Heavy D.

Happy Birthday, Scarface!
The Houston rap legend turns 47 today (Nov. 9).

Remembering Heavy D: 15 Classic Tracks From the Overweight Lover
We salute the Heavster.
