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Music Jay-Z Says He Didn't Like Being An Artist Despite "Reasonable Doubt's" Success We've heard about Jay-Z wanting to retire after "Reasonable Doubt" and other albums before, but not as much about his feelings on artistry. By Gabriel Bras Nevares September 18, 2026
Music GloRilla & Sexyy Red Face Backlash Over “Jiggly Bow Bow” Preview Fans weren’t shy about rejecting GloRilla and Sexyy Red’s latest preview, with complaints ranging from musical fatigue to old drama. By Erika Marie September 01, 2026
Music NBA Ben10 Arrested By FBI In Connection To AllStar JR Shooting AllStar JR was arrested and charged for allegedly shooting NBA Ben10 at a Houston restaurant back in April. By Gabriel Bras Nevares September 11, 2026
Music Bradford Cohen Reveals Why He Left Pooh Shiesty's Gucci Mane Case Attorney Bradford Cohen spoke to DJ Vlad on VladTV about the month he spent on Pooh Shiesty's legal team for the Gucci Mane robbery case. By Gabriel Bras Nevares September 11, 2026
Politics Drake Stirs Up Online Debate As Old Robert Kraft Lyrics Resurface Amid "Pray For Gaza" Bar Drake has inspired a debate about his support for Gaza as old lyrics about New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft have resurfaced. By Alexander Cole September 17, 2026
Music Drake's "Quebec" Removed From YouTube Just Hours After Premiere Drake's "FOMO" cut "Quebec" was made private on YouTube, but fans hope this walk-back is indicative of a more formal release coming soon. By Gabriel Bras Nevares September 20, 2026
Music Lil Durk Trial: OTF Vonni, OTF Jam, And Flacka To Testify For The Prosecution Lil Durk's defense is now claiming that OTF Vonni was the one to blame for the death of Lul Pab as opening statements continue. By Alexander Cole August 24, 2026
Music Drake Shows Off Cam'ron's Pink Range Rover In "FOMO" Short Film Drake showed off Cam'ron's legendary pink Range Rover from the "Killa Cam" and "Get Em Girls" music videos. By Ben Atkinson September 16, 2026
Music The Game Loses Another Appeal In Priscilla Rainey’s $7.13M Collection Fight The Game’s latest court challenge failed as Priscilla Rainey continues pursuing the money she is owed. By Erika Marie August 28, 2026
Music DJ Akademiks Invokes Gunna To Clown Lil Baby For Low Ticket Sales DJ Akademiks has made his disdain for Lil Baby no secret, instead taking the side of Baby's former collaborator Gunna whenever they clash. By Gabriel Bras Nevares September 06, 2026
Music Drake Confirms He Is Going On Tour Very Soon Drake has come through with three albums so far this year, so it is about time he takes these projects on tour. By Alexander Cole September 15, 2026
Music Drake's Upcoming Tour Is Reportedly "Out Of This World" Drake is going on a tour in 2027, and according to DJ Akademiks, it is everything fans are hoping for and more. By Alexander Cole September 21, 2026