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Music Which Rappers Have Apologized To Kendrick Lamar? J. Cole is far from the first rapper to walk back their remarks against Kendrick Lamar. By Wyatt Westlake April 10, 2024
Music Diddy Is Stuck At "Horrific" Jail As His Lawyer Reveals Nothing More Can Be Done It looks like Diddy is staying at the Brooklyn jail for the time being. By Cole Blake September 24, 2024
Music Kendrick Lamar "The Pop Out:" Full Setlist And Surprise Guests Kendrick had the whole world watching. By Alexander Cole June 20, 2024
Original Content The Day Kanye West, J. Cole, & Mac Miller Took Over A three-way showdown between Kanye West's "Yeezus," J. Cole's "Born Sinner," and Mac Miller's "Watching Movies With The Sound Off" has cemented June 18, 2013 in hip-hop history. By Joshua Robinson June 18, 2021
Music 25 Of G-Eazy's Best Guest Verses With G-Eazy's knack for absolutely nailing the purpose of a guest verse over the years, the Oakland native has long mastered the art of collaboration. By KC Orcutt May 21, 2017
Music Lil Tjay Called Out For Begging Streamers To React To His Album Lil Tjay just dropped off his album "They Just Ain't You," and now, he is looking for some help from the streaming world. By Alexander Cole May 05, 2026
Music Drake Suggests He Just Turned In His New Album "ICEMAN" After confirming the controlled explosion in Toronto this week was for a "PROJECT BOT" shoot, Drake seems almost ready to drop "ICEMAN." By Gabriel Bras Nevares April 19, 2026
Music Kanye West Doesn’t Need Redemption—He Needs To Be Held Accountable Kanye West isn’t just another artist navigating controversy. He’s a cultural force, and the same influence that makes him impossible to ignore is exactly why accountability has to matter. By Aron A. April 16, 2026
Music Vybz Kartel Sports Custom Drake-Gifted OVO Chain During Stream With Kai Cenat Drake recently surprised Vybz Kartel with a special gift in honor of his release from prison and back-to-back shows in New York City. By Caroline Fisher April 27, 2025
Music Grace Jones Net Worth 2024: What Is The Icon Worth? Explore the dynamic career of Grace Jones, a trailblazing icon in music, fashion, and film, whose influence spans decades. By Rain Adams May 22, 2024
Politics NBA YoungBoy Shocks Fans By Defending Donald Trump On New Song, "XXX" NBA YoungBoy's new praise comes after receiving a presidential pardon from Donald Trump, earlier this year. By Cole Blake July 25, 2025
Music Ice Spice Seemingly Disses Cardi B In New Song Snippet After Disturbing Audio Surfaces Cardi B was already beefing with Nicki Minaj when her feud with Ice Spice reignited on social media on Tuesday. By Cole Blake September 30, 2025