INFLUENCE

"Anyone who erroneously believed James was influencing the coach hire can drop that notion," writes ESPN's Brian Windhorst.

Los Angeles Lakers management may have been a catalyst in forcing Lonzo Ball to rethink his Big Baller Brand commitment.

Meek Mill isn't a fan of how 6ix9ine used his influence to portray a "gangbanger."

After years of personal setbacks, is it time for DMX's influence to be given the esteem it deserves?

He's asking for recognition.

Tracing signs of a Kylie Jenner influence on her man's, Travis Scott.

Soulja Boy really birthed everyone's career.

The 80s sensation is said to have passed away from brain cancer.

The entertainer questions how the issue is treated in comparison to other social concerns.

50 keeps it real.

"Soulja most definitely influenced a lot of everybody's work."

Bow Wow is here for Soulja Boy's comeback.

Soulja Boy fans seem to think the flow is quite similar.

The apple seems to have got caught on a branch on the way down.

Vic Mensa breaks down the foundational elements of his career.

Soulja Boy's mazy career ought to be a picture show.

He acknowledges the way-paver.

Michael Rubin responds to the petition that believes Kendall Jenner is the reason 76ers are losing.

Spirits aren't to be taken lightly.

Bas and Blac Youngsta have nothing but praise for the living legend that is Lil Wayne.

Quavo Huncho gets candid about the Migos in his forthcoming Clash magazine feature.

"Pink Pussycat" moved 10x more units in September with the help of Cardi B.

His debut album was influenced by Mac Miller.

Drake's "Scorpion" is as successful as any album he's ever released, but is the Canadian megastar losing his grasp on the zeitgeist?

Kanye West has a message for Dennis Rodman.

Fat Nick says XXXTentacion and Lil Peep spoke to this generation like no one else.

Drake covers a wide spectrum of music on "Scorpion."