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Aron A. May 14, 2026 Music Pierre "P" Thomas' family reportedly asked fans to give him and his loved ones privacy and send prayers for the Quality Control cofounder.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares August 21, 2026 Music During his most recent live stream, DJ Akademiks spoke out about his recent swatting, while also stating that it happened to Drake.
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Alexander Cole August 19, 2026 Music A preview that had fans talking is now getting an official release, as Cardi B prepares for the arrival of "Ah Ha."
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Erika Marie July 29, 2026 Music Afroman's legal battle against Ohio police is back on as he looks to sue one of the men who originally sued him for defamation.
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Alexander Cole July 29, 2026 Music The alleged "freak-off" sex worker must sharpen his claims against Cassie or risk dismissal, although Diddy is still his main target.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares July 26, 2026 Music DJ Khaled was on The Tonight Show, where he offered up an explanation behind his recent album delays, which have piqued interest.
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Alexander Cole July 21, 2026 Music Lil Tjay doesn't name or reference his opp Adin Ross on "Can't Change," but he did dedicate the song's lyrics to the streamer.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares January 30, 2026 Music Nas' Mass Appeal is back with another engaging campaign called "Imagine That," a fan-focused platform that let's imaginations run wild.
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Zachary Horvath January 29, 2026 Music While many Kendrick Lamar fans might troll Drake for this achievement, "ICEMAN" is probably on the way with a vengeance.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares January 03, 2026 Music Finesse2tymes has been releasing music under the Mob Ties record label for years now, but it seems like he's frustrated with J. Prince Jr.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares January 02, 2026 Music Alongside Kendrick Lamar and Playboi Carti, Spotify's list has Kanye West, Travis Scott, Drake, Doechii, Tyler, The Creator, and Metro Boomin.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares January 01, 2026
Music Rolling Loud Is What Happens When Everything Becomes Content Hip-hop institutions are increasingly shaped by internet incentives, and that shift is now visible in how real-world spaces are curated, and consumed.
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Aron A. 
Music Quality Control's Pierre "P" Thomas Goes To Hospital After Heart Attack Pierre "P" Thomas' family reportedly asked fans to give him and his loved ones privacy and send prayers for the Quality Control cofounder.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music DJ Akademiks Claims Drake's House Was Swatted This Week During his most recent live stream, DJ Akademiks spoke out about his recent swatting, while also stating that it happened to Drake.
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Alexander Cole 
Music Cardi B Gives Release Date For New Single 'Ah Ha' After Teasing Preview A preview that had fans talking is now getting an official release, as Cardi B prepares for the arrival of "Ah Ha."
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Erika Marie 
Music Afroman Celebrates Birthday By Suing Cop Who Accused Him Of Defamation Afroman's legal battle against Ohio police is back on as he looks to sue one of the men who originally sued him for defamation.
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Alexander Cole 
Music Clayton Howard Claims Against Diddy Survive, But Not Against Cassie The alleged "freak-off" sex worker must sharpen his claims against Cassie or risk dismissal, although Diddy is still his main target.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music DJ Khaled Reveals Why He Delayed "Aalam Of God" DJ Khaled was on The Tonight Show, where he offered up an explanation behind his recent album delays, which have piqued interest.
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Alexander Cole 
Music Lil Tjay Has Some Bars For Adin Ross On New Song "Can't Change" Lil Tjay doesn't name or reference his opp Adin Ross on "Can't Change," but he did dedicate the song's lyrics to the streamer.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music Mass Appeal Launches Fan-Driven Collab Generator "Imagine That" Nas' Mass Appeal is back with another engaging campaign called "Imagine That," a fan-focused platform that let's imaginations run wild.
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Zachary Horvath 
Music Kendrick Lamar Leaps Ahead Of Drake On Forbes' 2025 Highest-Paid Artists List While many Kendrick Lamar fans might troll Drake for this achievement, "ICEMAN" is probably on the way with a vengeance.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music Finesse2tymes Demands That J. Prince Jr. Release Him From Mob Ties Contract Finesse2tymes has been releasing music under the Mob Ties record label for years now, but it seems like he's frustrated with J. Prince Jr.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music Kendrick Lamar & Playboi Carti Lead Spotify's Most Streamed Rap Albums In 2025 Alongside Kendrick Lamar and Playboi Carti, Spotify's list has Kanye West, Travis Scott, Drake, Doechii, Tyler, The Creator, and Metro Boomin.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares