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Politics Lil Wayne & His Trump Lyrics: A Love Letter To Power A lyrical timeline of Lil Wayne's Trump references, tracing how the mogul became metaphor, flex, and finally, photo op. By Erika Marie June 30, 2025
Music Drake Opens Instagram Comments To The Public Amid New Album Buzz Drake has had his Instagram comments limited for a while, but now, it looks like the Canadian rapper has had a change of heart. By Caroline Fisher June 06, 2025
Music Drake's "Marvin's Room" Reaches RIAA's Diamond Eligibility, His 16th Song To Do So Drake's "Marvin's Room" included a voicemail from a former friend of the rap star that would actually file a lawsuit over the song. By Bryson "Boom" Paul September 07, 2025
Music 50 Cent Seemingly Reacts To Young Thug & YSL Snitching Scandal In Atlanta A resurfaced alleged clip of Young Thug's interrogation video, and its wild fallout, have caused 50 Cent to break his silence on this matter. By Gabriel Bras Nevares September 01, 2025
Music iLoveMakonnen Reveals He's Working At A Restaurant Kitchen iLoveMakonnen retired from music last year, and it looks like he's very happy with his new chef gig after a pretty curious career. By Gabriel Bras Nevares August 28, 2025
Music JID's Reaction To Kendrick Lamar's Grammy Win Goes Viral JID went up against Kendrick Lamar in two categories at the Grammys. They included "Best Rap Album" and "Best Melodic Rap Performance." By Zachary Horvath February 02, 2026
Reviews “Islah” Was The Proof Kevin Gates Could Never Be Cancelled Kevin Gates endured because his audience valued emotional honesty over moral cleanliness, and "Islah" is the clearest proof of that. By Aron A. January 30, 2026
Music Kendrick Lamar Fans Drag Drake After Surprise “GNX” Release Bad day for Drake. By Caroline Fisher November 22, 2024
Music Megan Thee Stallion's Producer Claps Back At Plies Copyright Lawsuit Lil Ju is not concerned. By Elias Andrews November 07, 2024
Music TI & Tiny Demand Their Former Friend Is Held In Contempt Until She Covers Her Debts TI and Tiny want their money. By Cole Blake November 06, 2024
Music Lil Durk Fan Protests Outside Federal Los Angeles Courthouse To Demand His Freedom Durk reportedly isn't even in L.A. yet, but fans are making their voices heard. By Gabriel Bras Nevares October 26, 2024
Music Tyler, The Creator Announces "Chromakopia: The World Tour" Guest Starring Lil Yachty & Paris Texas Everything you need to know about Tyler's newest trek across the globe is here. By Zachary Horvath October 23, 2024