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Music Drake Can't Save The Algorithm Can "Iceman" push hip-hop back to the top of the charts? Recent comments from The Game about Drake’s absence highlight growing narratives that one artist can fix a deeper systemic issue in the music industry. By Aron A. April 20, 2026
Music DJ Akademiks Claims Labels & Artists Will Copy Drake's "ICEMAN" Rollout DJ Akademiks thinks Drake's new album "ICEMAN" will introduce a new meta for the music industry to follow concerning album rollouts. By Gabriel Bras Nevares April 19, 2026
Music Gucci Mane Reunites With Woman Who Saved His Life As A Kid Gucci Mane recently popped out publicly for the first time since Pooh Shiesty's arrest for allegedly robbing and kidnapping him. By Gabriel Bras Nevares April 19, 2026
Music Boosie Badazz Calls Out Drake's Friends For Not Supporting Him During Battle Although Boosie Badazz is a Kendrick Lamar fan, he believes many people Drake helped across his career betrayed him during the K.Dot feud. By Gabriel Bras Nevares April 19, 2026
Music 50 Cent Accused Of Choking Out Ex To Get Her To Sign Film Contract 50 Cent's life rights legal battle with his ex Shaniqua Tompkins continues to develop following the denial of default judgement in his favor. By Gabriel Bras Nevares April 19, 2026
Music Bobby Shmurda Threatens To Slap Jay-Z Before Ranting About Billionaires Bobby Shmurda signed a management deal with Roc Nation back in 2021, but it seems like he's not as fond of Jay-Z anymore. By Gabriel Bras Nevares April 19, 2026
Music Cardi B Vows To Never Perform In Atlanta Arena Again After Staff Fight Cardi B nearly axed her final "Little Miss Drama" tour stop in Atlanta last night due to State Farm Arena staff allegedly disrespecting her. By Gabriel Bras Nevares April 19, 2026
Music Kanye West Shares Clip With Antisemitic Stereotypes Praising His Comeback Kanye West shared a clip of Ray Daniels praising his SoFi Stadium shows and speaking on the backlash to Ye's antisemitism. By Gabriel Bras Nevares April 19, 2026
Music NBA Ben 10 Calls Out AllStar JR For Peddling Fake Narrative About Shooting NBA Ben 10 was recently seen sporting a neck brace after the Houston shooting that AllStar JR has been trolling him over. By Gabriel Bras Nevares April 19, 2026
Music Celeste Rivas' Father Wants "Justice" In Family Statement After d4vd's Arrest Celeste Rivas' body was found last year in a Tesla that belonged to d4vd. The singer was recently arrested and might face criminal charges. By Gabriel Bras Nevares April 19, 2026
Music Gucci Mane's Wife Defends Him Amid His First Show Since Pooh Shiesty Arrest Keyshia Ka'oir is sticking by Gucci Mane amid criticism for allegedly snitching on Pooh Shiesty robbing him and dissing Shiesty in a song. By Gabriel Bras Nevares April 19, 2026
Music Cardi B Yells At Arena Staff In Atlanta While Live On Instagram Cardi B nearly canceled the final stop of her "Little Miss Drama" tour in Atlanta over venue staff's alleged disrespect to her team. By Gabriel Bras Nevares April 19, 2026