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Music Kendrick Lamar Praises Baby Keem's Creative Evolution In Third “Ca$ino” Documentary Baby Keem's long-awaited sophomore album "Ca$ino" is slated for release tomorrow, and features his cousin, Kendrick Lamar. By Caroline Fisher February 19, 2026
Music Kendrick Lamar Joins Drake & Kanye West As Rappers With 1 Billion Spotify Streams In 2026 Kendrick Lamar has joined elite company by eclipsing the 1 billion streams mark on Spotify just two months and change into 2026. By Zachary Horvath February 19, 2026
Music GloRilla’s Sister Claims She’d Need Police Protection To Confront The Rapper Earlier this month, GloRilla's sister Victoria put her on blast for allegedly neglecting their family financially. By Caroline Fisher February 18, 2026
Music J. Cole’s “The Fall-Off” World Tour Presale Draws Thousands Of Fans J. Cole is preparing to embark on a 54-date world tour in support of his seventh studio album, "The Fall-Off." By Caroline Fisher February 17, 2026
Music Finesse2tymes Kicks Ladies Out Of His Studio After Suspecting One Was Underage Recently, Finesse2tymes put his foot down during a studio session, making a whole group leave over age concerns. By Caroline Fisher February 16, 2026
Music Baby Keem Announces Streamable L.A. Listening Party For New Album "Ca$ino" Baby Keem's listening party for his new album "Ca$ino" will also be available to stream live on his YouTube channel. By Gabriel Bras Nevares February 16, 2026
Music Future Confirms New Album Is On The Way While Performing Unreleased Song Future's recent teases about a new album follow a pretty quiet 2025 and a gargantuan 2024 with three projects. By Gabriel Bras Nevares February 14, 2026
Politics Waka Flocka Flame Replaces DaBaby As Headliner For MAGA Valentine's Day Event DaBaby was slated to be in Waka Flocka Flame's position for this Conservative Valentine's Day party, but his team backed out. By Zachary Horvath February 13, 2026
Music NBA YoungBoy Abused His White Tiger, Rescue Center Alleges In a recent YouTube video, Lions Tigers & Bears, an animal rescue center, alleged that NBA YoungBoy abused a white tiger he owned. By Zachary Horvath February 12, 2026
Music Drake Shows Off Unique Memorabilia Once Owned By Pablo Escobar Drake is one of the biggest collectors in all of rap and he's just revealed a new purchase he made courtesy of Pablo Escobar's estate. By Zachary Horvath February 12, 2026
Music Cardi B's Set List Emerges As "Little Miss Drama Tour" Begins Cardi B is finally back on tour, and her fans went absolutely bonkers at her opening show last night in Palm Desert, California. By Zachary Horvath February 12, 2026
Music Nate Dogg’s Son Accuses Snoop Dogg Of Taking Late Rapper's Masters During a recent podcast appearance, Nate Dogg's son Nathaniel Hale Jr. discussed the late artist's master recordings. By Caroline Fisher February 10, 2026