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Music DDG Reveals He Made More Money In 30 Days Of Streaming Than From His Entire Record Deal DDG discussed the financial side of his streaming career as well as his record contract at ComplexCon on Sunday. By Cole Blake October 27, 2025
Music Nicki Minaj Halts Retirement And Promises Big Things For Her Next Album Nicki Minaj went on another spirited rant about JAY-Z and Roc Nation yesterday (Oct. 15) and claimed she was hanging it up because of Hov. By Zachary Horvath October 16, 2025
Music Ray J Reveals NSFW Details Of His Prison Stay Following Princess Love Altercation Ray J also revealed he's been permanently banned on Twitch after streaming his nasty fight with Princess Love. By Gabriel Bras Nevares November 28, 2025
Music Andre 3000 & Big Boi Get Emotional At Outkast's Rock & Roll HOF Induction Andre 3000 and Big Boi's speeches preceded a star-studded Outkast medley for their Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame induction ceremony. By Gabriel Bras Nevares November 09, 2025
Music Ebro Taunts DJ Akademiks After Giving Him Free Promo DJ Akademiks stepped in to defend Charlamagne Tha God after hearing Ebro and Peter Rosenberg talking down on his new contract. By Zachary Horvath December 24, 2025
Music Pharrell Gifts Pusha T A Murdered-Out Rolls-Royce Spectre Black Badge Pharrell decided to cop the best of the best for his brother Pusha T after an incredible year with their work on "LGSEO." By Zachary Horvath December 23, 2025
Music DJ Akademiks Continues Roasting Ebro Over Canceled Hot 97 Show Ebro confirmed that Hot 97 canceled his long-running radio show, "Ebro in the Morning.," in a post online, last week. By Cole Blake December 15, 2025
Music Childish Gambino "Atavista" Is Here: What Has Changed Since "3.15.20"? Childish Gambino's "Atavista" is a rerelease of his 2020 album 3.15.20, though there's plenty of original material to keep fans excited. By TeeJay Small May 17, 2024
Music D4vd’s $3 Million Minor Contract Resurfaces Amid Investigation Into Missing Teen’s Death This month, the dismembered body of a missing teenager was found in the trunk of a Tesla registered to D4vd. By Caroline Fisher September 25, 2025
Music Jim Jones, Maino, Dave East, & Fabolous Announce "Let's Rap About It" Podcast Jim Jones announced a new podcast with several NYC staples, including Fabolous, Dave East, and Maino. The first episode premieres on Monday. By Devin Morton September 21, 2025
Music Drake's "NOKIA" Is Now The Most Streamed Rap Song Of 2025 Rap hasn't been as dominant in 2025 in terms of commercial hit songs, but even during a down year, Drake manages to be at the top. By Zachary Horvath September 20, 2025
Music Turk Hit With $12 Million Lawsuit For Allegedly Sabotaging Cash Money Tour Turk previously accused the Cash Money 30th anniversary tour's agency and promoters of unrightfully booting him from the trek. By Gabriel Bras Nevares October 31, 2025