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Music Playboi Carti, NBA YoungBoy, & Don Toliver To Headline Rolling Loud 2026 Rolling Loud 2026 is set to take place in Orlando, Florida, and there has been real anticipation over this year's lineup. By Alexander Cole January 14, 2026
Music Russell Simmons Explains Why He's Named In Epstein Files The former record executive was one of dozens of celebrities named in the files, and he's defending himself against rumors. By Erika Marie May 18, 2026
Music JAY-Z Gives Sage Songwriting Advice For Aspiring Artists "The New York Times" named JAY-Z as one of the 30 greatest living American songwriters for a new list published on Tuesday. By Cole Blake April 28, 2026
Music JAY-Z, Missy Elliott, Kendrick Lamar, & More Rappers Named Among Best Living Songwriters Fans on social media have been debating whether "The New York Times" made the right selections with the ranking. By Cole Blake April 28, 2026
Music Pooh Shiesty’s Dad Fights For Release On Bond Pooh Shiesty's father, Lontrell Williams Sr., was recently arrested in connection with the alleged kidnapping and robbery of Gucci Mane. By Caroline Fisher April 21, 2026
Music Kyrie Irving Shares Nuanced Defense Of Drake While Addressing Kendrick Lamar Feud Kyrie Irving says Drake still commands respect for all that he's achieved over the course of his lengthy career. By Cole Blake June 22, 2025
TV Lil Durk Gets Roasted For His Role In "Power Book II: Ghost" Series Finale Social media had some jokes about Lil Durk's appearance on the 50 Cent-produced show. By Devin Morton October 04, 2024
Music Kendrick Lamar Unloads On Drake & J. Cole With "Like That" Verse: "Your Best Work Is A Light Pack" Kendrick Lamar may have just started a lyrical showdown. By Alexander Cole March 22, 2024
Music Kendrick Lamar Affiliate Claims "Meet The Grahams" Accusations Are True The beef may be heating back up. By Elias Andrews June 17, 2024
Music Fat Joe Breaks His Silence On Remy Ma & Papoose Cheating Scandal Last week, Remy Ma and Papoose exposed each other for allegedly having affairs. By Caroline Fisher December 18, 2024
Music Drake Roasted After Toronto Blue Jays Promote Kendrick Lamar’s Upcoming Tour Kendrick Lamar is coming to Toronto in June. By Caroline Fisher December 04, 2024
Music Young Thug’s Lawyer Brian Steel Goes Viral For Modeling Rapper’s Fashion Brand Young Thug fans love Brian Steel. By Caroline Fisher November 28, 2024