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Music Adam22 Teases "Treasure Trove" Of Kendrick Lamar Rumors, DJ Akademiks Chimes In Adam22 was speaking with Wack 100 and teased rumors about Kendrick Lamar, and now, DJ Akademiks is weighing in. By Alexander Cole November 02, 2026
Music Kanye West Honored With Global Icon Award Following Historic Houston Concert The state of Texas honors Kanye West. By Aron A. November 02, 2026
Music Michael Jackson’s 1993 Halftime Show Gets Documentary The story behind Michael Jackson’s Super Bowl XXVII set is headed to Hulu and ESPN with rare footage and new production insight. By Erika Marie October 13, 2026
Numbers Drake Breaks Numerous RIAA Records As Two More Songs Go Diamond Drake has been in the game for two decades, and he is still racking up some truly impressive milestones with his art. By Alexander Cole October 23, 2026
Music Dionne Warwick Samples You Didn't Know Were In Hip Hop Classics From Wu-Tang Clan to J Dilla, Slick Rick to Doja Cat, Dionne Warwick's influence reaches unexpected corners of Hip Hop. By Erika Marie October 24, 2026
Music Maino's Rick Ross Halloween Costume Is All About "Heavy Marinara" The "Rigatoni" moment lives on as Maino turns Rick Ross' memorable post-arrest remarks into Halloween comedy. By Erika Marie October 29, 2026
Music Lil Wayne's Fiancée Madi Cannon Shows Off Massive Engagement Ring Lil Wayne and Madi Cannon got engaged recently, and the latter has been showing off her engagement ring on social media. By Alexander Cole October 13, 2026
Music Jay-Z Shows Off Massive Iced-Out Roc-A-Fella Chain At SoFi Stadium JAY-Z turned heads with an iced-out Roc-A-Fella chain during his SoFi Stadium concerts, celebrating his hip-hop legacy in style. By Tallie Spencer October 25, 2026
Sports Jay-Z's Super Bowl Confirmation Draws Shade From Akademiks Questions about possible guest appearances have already surfaced, with Akademiks suggesting Jay-Z needs more than famous friends. By Erika Marie October 20, 2026
Music Keefe D Officially Sentenced To 40 Years To Life For The Death Of Tupac Shakur Keefe D is back in court today as he will be officially sentenced for the killing of hip-hop legend and icon, Tupac Shakur. By Alexander Cole October 13, 2026
Streetwear Sexyy Red Shocks Fans With Bold Mystique "X-Men" Costume Sexyy Red donned a spot-on Mystique costume for Halloween, except for one lewd detail the "X-Men" character doesn't have. By Gabriel Bras Nevares November 01, 2026
Music There's Only One Way Jay-Z’s Super Bowl Halftime Show Can Work On HNHH's livestream, Aron and I also discussed Nicki Minaj's Trump ties, reacted to the Drake "Janice STFU" lawsuit, and spoke on J. Cole. By Gabriel Bras Nevares October 31, 2026