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"I don't think I'm worthy of that praise," read part of his explanation, which lead a fan to post a similar Cudi sentiment from over a decade ago.

"I don't think I'm worthy of that praise," read part of his explanation, which lead a fan to post a similar Cudi sentiment from over a decade ago.

BY ZACH DIONNE

Kid Cudi on Not Retweeting Fans Who Call Him a Genius: ‘Agreeing With It Comes Off a Lil Arrogant to Me’

Ye's art-focused battle against Gap and Adidas continues this week with the sharing of a list of what he says are restrictions being imposed on the Yeezy name.

Ye's art-focused battle against Gap and Adidas continues this week with the sharing of a list of what he says are restrictions being imposed on the Yeezy name.

BY TRACE COWEN

Kanye West on Gap and Adidas Placing Restrictions on Yeezy Standalone Activities: ‘The War’s Not Over’

Roc-A-Fella Records co-founder Kareem 'Biggs' Burke reflects on realizing “early on” that Kanye West was a genius in a chat with Speedy Morman.

Roc-A-Fella Records co-founder Kareem 'Biggs' Burke reflects on realizing “early on” that Kanye West was a genius in a chat with Speedy Morman.

BY TRACE COWEN

Roc-A-Fella Co-Founder Kareem 'Biggs' Burke Talks Recognizing Genius of Kanye West

The directors of the upcoming Netflix docuseries about Kanye West, 'Jeen-Yuhs,' revealed in an interview that they're ignoring Ye's request for final cut.

The directors of the upcoming Netflix docuseries about Kanye West, 'Jeen-Yuhs,' revealed in an interview that they're ignoring Ye's request for final cut.

BY JORDAN ROSE

Directors of Kanye ‘jeen-yuhs’ Doc Have No Plans to Open Edit Room, Say They’ve ‘Talked as Brothers’ Since

The young scholar's passion for immortality-focused tech will receive his attention moving forward, as the 11-year-old recently graduated from university.

The young scholar's passion for immortality-focused tech will receive his attention moving forward, as the 11-year-old recently graduated from university.

BY TRACE COWEN

11-Year-Old University Grad ‘Little Einstein’ Wants to Figure Out How to Live Forever

Two-year-old Kashe Quest has become the youngest member of American Mensa after scoring an IQ of 146, well above the American average of 100.

Two-year-old Kashe Quest has become the youngest member of American Mensa after scoring an IQ of 146, well above the American average of 100.

BY JOSE MARTINEZ

2-Year-Old With IQ of 146 Becomes Youngest American Mensa Member

Although he was shown lyrics from Eminem, City Girls’ JT, and others mentioning him, it was Ray J's reaction to Kanye's name drop that was the main event.

Although he was shown lyrics from Eminem, City Girls’ JT, and others mentioning him, it was Ray J's reaction to Kanye's name drop that was the main event.

BY XAVIER HAMILTON

Watch Ray J React to Getting Mentioned on Tracks From Kanye West, Eminem, and More

When referencing his longevity on his iconic freestyle, "5AM in Toronto," Drake alluded to Lupe Fiasco.

When referencing his longevity on his iconic freestyle, "5AM in Toronto," Drake alluded to Lupe Fiasco.

BY XAVIER HAMILTON

Lupe Fiasco Addresses Drake's "5AM In Toronto" Line: 'He's Never Confirmed That'

Genius sued the tech giant and Canadian lyric sourcing company LyricFind in 2019, claiming they lifted song lyrics from its website.

Genius sued the tech giant and Canadian lyric sourcing company LyricFind in 2019, claiming they lifted song lyrics from its website.

BY JOSHUA ESPINOZA

Judge Dismisses Genius' Lyrics Scraping Lawsuit Against Google

In a new interview with Genius, the newly-retired Logic opened up about the criticism he's faced over the course of his career in the music industry.

In a new interview with Genius, the newly-retired Logic opened up about the criticism he's faced over the course of his career in the music industry.

BY XAVIER HAMILTON

Logic Addresses Criticism From Charlamagne tha God and Joe Budden; Charlamagne Responds