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Music Lil Wayne's Hollywood Walk Of Fame Moment Has Arrived The Hollywood Walk of Fame's Class of 2027 includes Lil Wayne, Charlamagne, Grandmaster Flash, Karol G, Keke Palmer, and more. By Erika Marie July 23, 2026
Sports Drake Trolls LeBron James With New NOCTA Manor T-Shirt A new shirt spotted at Drake's NOCTA Manor takes another shot at LeBron James, continuing their increasingly public fallout. By Erika Marie July 23, 2026
Music Trim Doesn't Hear The Nicki Minaj Comparisons Viral rapper Trim pushed back on comparisons to Nicki Minaj while explaining the meaning behind calling "Pass The Tiara" her "Thriller." By Erika Marie July 23, 2026
Sports Mysonne Claims Kaepernick Disappeared From Protest Movement Before Settlement With NFL Mysonne reflected on the Kaepernick protest, claiming the former NFL star stopped communicating with organizers after settling with the league. By Erika Marie July 23, 2026
Music Finesse2Tymes Accuses Moneybagg Yo & Big Boogie Of Conspiring Against Yo Gotti Deal Finesse2Tymes has grievances to share. By Aron A. July 23, 2026
Music Rick Ross Claps Back At 50 Cent For Clowning His Album Sales Rick Ross remains in a feud with 50 Cent, and the two have been going back forth following the release of Ross' "Set In Stone." By Alexander Cole July 23, 2026
Music Def Poetry Jam Star Black Ice Dies RIP. By Aron A. July 23, 2026
Music Lil Wayne Says He Was Placed In Protective Custody At Rikers Against His Will Lil Wayne talks about his time in Rikers Island. By Aron A. July 23, 2026
Music Drake Breaks His Own Record On Apple Music Thanks To "ICEMAN" Drake has numerous hits on his new album, "ICEMAN," and that is being reflected in the streaming numbers on Apple Music. By Alexander Cole July 23, 2026
Music YG Detained As Authorities Execute Drakeo The Ruler-Related Search Warrant YG was detained just hours before his Verzuz appearance this evening, as cops executed a search warrant on one of his properties. By Alexander Cole July 23, 2026
Music Quando Rondo FaceTimes Adrien Broner In Rare Appearance Since Prison Release Quando Rondo pops out. By Aron A. July 23, 2026
Music Hip-Hop Albums & Songs Dropping Tonight, July 24, 2026 There are a few hip-hop albums dropping tonight, as well as some big songs from some of the culture's biggest artists. By Alexander Cole July 23, 2026