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Music Fat Joe Brings Out Remy Ma, Jadakiss, & Stove God Cooks For An Iconic Tiny Desk Performance Fat Joe was the latest legendary hip-hop artist to get his own NPR Tiny Desk, and he made sure to bring some famous friends along. By Alexander Cole November 05, 2026
Music Loe Shimmy Taps Travis Scott, Future & Drake In New Song Snippet The record was first previewed at Drake’s birthday party. By Aron A. November 05, 2026
Music Kid Cudi & Big Sean Pull Up To Yeezy Fashion Show The former G.O.O.D Music artists showed up to support Kanye West. By Aron A. November 05, 2026
Music Yung Miami Sparks Outrage After Posting Cake Emojis On Diddy's Birthday Yung Miami has social media reacting strongly after posting a message that some believe is a birthday wish for Diddy. By Alexander Cole November 05, 2026
Music Hip-Hop Albums & Songs Dropping Tonight, November 6, 2026 There are a plethora of new hip-hop albums and songs dropping tonight, and we have a comprehensive list for you. By Alexander Cole November 05, 2026
Music Kodak Black Is Officially A Character In "GTA VI:" New Photo Revealed Kodak Black's music was confirmed for "GTA VI," although as it turns out, he is also going to be a character in the game. By Alexander Cole November 05, 2026
Music Diddy's Prison Birthday Meal Revealed After Turning 57 Behind Bars Diddy had himself a lowkey birthday from FCI Allenwood this week as the mogul turned 57 years old on Wednesday. By Alexander Cole November 05, 2026
Politics Nicki Minaj Is Not Handling The "Blue Tsunami" Very Well, And Her Social Media Posts Prove It Nicki Minaj tried to help Donald Trump at the ballot box, but it backfired spectacularly, and now, she is having a crash out on X. By Alexander Cole November 05, 2026
Music Lil Durk Accused Of Hiding Apple Watch In His "Body Cavity" Trap Lore Ross delivered an update following Lil Durk's bond hearing that involved an Apple Watch and numerous cell searches. By Alexander Cole November 05, 2026
Streetwear Kanye West Shares Adorable Photo With His Four Kids At The Yeezy Season 01 Runway Show Kanye West held the Yeezy Season 01 Runway show on Wednesday evening, and his four kids were there in attendance. By Alexander Cole November 05, 2026
Music Fat Joe Is Bringing His Classics Back To Tiny Desk This Week His 2021 concert featured "Lean Back" and "All the Way Up," but Fat Joe is keeping the setlist for his return under wraps. By Erika Marie November 04, 2026
Politics Cynthia Erivo Cast As Tupac's Mother In Snoop Dogg Biopic The upcoming Snoop Dogg biopic will feature Cynthia Erivo portraying Tupac's mother, the late activist Afeni Shakur. By Erika Marie November 04, 2026