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Music Kanye West Wants To Focus All His Energy On Supporting Drake's UMG Lawsuit During a recent rant on Sneako's livestream, Kanye West praised Drake's "red pill" move and used it as fuel for his legal pursuit of his kids. By Gabriel Bras Nevares May 02, 2025
Pop Culture Chuck D Defends "Jeopardy" Contestant Who Got Public Enemy Answer Wrong A fan chastised the contestant for her "The Funky Bunch" answer, but the Rap icon gave her some slack. By Erika Marie June 30, 2022
Pop Culture Kanye West Named "Antisemite Of The Year" By Watchdog Org The non-profit organization stated that the Chicago artist has provoked "horrific antisemitic acts" with his rhetoric. By Gabriel Bras Nevares December 11, 2022
Music Erica Banks Says She's Confident In Competing Against Megan Thee Stallion But Fans Aren't So Sure Erica Banks thinks she could out freestyle Megan Thee Stallion. By Cole Blake May 27, 2024
Music WATCH: E-40 Is KXNG Crooked's Latest Guest On "Crook's Corner" The duo talked about the impact of the Bay Area on Hip Hop. By Aida C. August 04, 2019
Music Meek Mill's Court Clerk Sparks Investigation After Slipping Note Asking For Money The recent scandal in Meek Mill's case causes investigation, reports say. By Aron A. January 29, 2018
Music J. Cole Drops "Legacy" Music Video In Latest "Trunk Sale" Tour Vlog J. Cole and PJ's "Legacy" is a highlight on Cole's new album "The Fall-Off," which he's been selling to fans on his "Trunk Sale" tour. By Gabriel Bras Nevares February 21, 2026
Music Austin City Limits Festival Lineup: Cardi B, Childish Gambino, Billie Eilish & More Guns N' Roses, Tame Impala, Lil Uzi Vert and 21 Savage were also announced. By Alex Zidel April 30, 2019
Music Ebro Darden Says Hot 97 Owners Are Pitting Hosts Against Each Other DJ Enuff recently theorized that Funkmaster Flex was behind his departure at Hot 97, but Ebro isn't buying it. By Cole Blake September 04, 2025
Pop Culture Kevin Bacon Serenades His Goats With Acoustic Cover Of Beyoncé's "HEATED": Watch Queen B's new album is touching ears (and hearts) everywhere. By Hayley Hynes August 30, 2022
Music Reason & ScHoolboy Q Are Dropping A Banger Friday Reason confirms that he and ScHoolboy Q are dropping off a new banger this Friday, furthering album speculation. By Mitch Findlay May 13, 2020
Music Meek Mill Shoots Down Wale Beef Rumors: “Hell No” Meek Mill doesn't have any issues with Wale. By Cole Blake January 21, 2024