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Music Drake's 40th Birthday Bash Gives Guests A Shot At $1 Million More than 400 guests attended Drake's New York City celebration, complete with designer giveaways and unexpected entertainment. By Erika Marie October 24, 2026
Streetwear Dennis Graham Pulls Up To Drake's Birthday With A Bird On His Shoulder Dennis Graham pulled up to Drake's 40th birthday celebrations in a bright suit and a parrot on his shoulder, and fans are loving it. By Ben Atkinson October 24, 2026
Music Boosie Badazz's Son's Legal Troubles Grow As Police Arrest Two More Authorities have yet to disclose what was allegedly stolen in the incident involving Boosie Badazz's son, known as Ray Ray. By Erika Marie October 24, 2026
Music Jay-Z Honors Nipsey Hussle With Special Tribute At SoFi Stadium During his first night at SoFi Stadium, Jay-Z blended Nipsey Hussle's music into his own hits as the late rapper's image appeared onscreen. By Erika Marie October 24, 2026
Streetwear Cardi B's Birthday Spree Gets Even Bigger With Rare Rolex Cardi B added an ultra-rare Rolex Daytona "Barbie" and a custom diamond ring to her collection for her 34th birthday this month. By Ben Atkinson October 24, 2026
Music Kendrick Lamar Spotted At Jay-Z's L.A. Show, And Fans Can't Help But Speculate Kendrick Lamar was one of the many attendees at SoFi Stadium on Friday night as Jay-Z performed some of his biggest hits. By Alexander Cole October 24, 2026
Music Rick Ross Explains Why He No Longer Owns Wingstop Franchises Rick Ross was recently exposed by Hedge Fund Manager and Drake superfan Eric Jackson of not owning his Wingstop's anymore. By Alexander Cole October 24, 2026
Music Jay-Z Resale Ticket Prices Reportedly Hit $20 Despite Packed SoFi Stadium Crowd Jay-Z was at SoFi Stadium on Friday night, and according to TMZ, ticket prices fell to just $20 before the show. By Alexander Cole October 24, 2026
Music Offset Reveals New Release Date For "GMFU" Offset was supposed to drop his new album "GMFU" on Friday, but it has since been delayed by a few short weeks. By Alexander Cole October 24, 2026
Music Backstreet Boys Surprise Drake With Epic Performance At 40th Birthday Party Drake was celebrating his 40th birthday party in New York City on Friday, and the Backstreet Boyswere part of the festivities. By Alexander Cole October 24, 2026
Music DJ Akademiks & Drake Share A Toast In New York City During 40th Birthday Bash Drake had his 40th birthday part in New York City on Friday, and DJ Akademiks was one of the guests in attendance. By Alexander Cole October 24, 2026
Music Drake Delivers Inspiring Speech At His 40th Birthday Party Drake is 40 years old today, and on Friday night, he held an epic birthday bash in which he offered up a speech. By Alexander Cole October 24, 2026