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Music JAŸ-Z's Special Guests For His "Extra Innings" Yankee Stadium Show JAŸ-Z was performing at Yankee Stadium last night, and while things did get messy at first, the show became an iconic night. By Alexander Cole July 13, 2026
Music An Entire Kanye West Album Just Leaked Kanye West has released unfinished album since 2016's Life of Pablo. Donda 2 was released on a custom made streaming player. By Bryson "Boom" Paul May 18, 2025
Music Lil Wayne Says His Mother Asked Him To Have A Child At 14 A candid conversation offers new insight into how Lil Wayne's family navigated loss before he became a teenage father. By Erika Marie July 21, 2026
Music MC Lyte Causes Controversy After Old Lyrics About Age Gaps Resurface Ray Daniels of the podcast "The Culture Report" wants the same treatment for Lyte that men get when they say something problematic. By Gabriel Bras Nevares December 28, 2023
Music Don Toliver Shows Love To Drake And Fans Think A Collab Is Coming Drake and Don Toliver haven't linked up very often in the past, whether in person or online, so these new Instagram posts may be important. By Gabriel Bras Nevares July 25, 2026
Sports 50 Cent Continues To Take Aim At Claressa Shields Claressa Shields became the target of another 50 Cent Instagram post as the rapper continued their long-running social media feud. By Erika Marie July 22, 2026
Original Content 17 More Rap Songs That Blew Up On TikTok Since our last breakdown of 17 essential TikTok hits, a new wave of artists and viral songs have emerged, so here are 17 more rap songs that blew up on the fan-favorite social media platform. By Joshua Robinson April 04, 2022
Politics Inside Donald Trump's History Of Pardons & Commutations In Hip Hop Boosie Badazz's appeal for a presidential pardon offers another look at Donald Trump's history of clemency in Hip Hop. By Erika Marie July 20, 2026
Music Kanye West Wants To Help Tory Lanez Get Out Of Prison After Jail Stabbing Kanye West's supportive message to Top5 comes as Tory Lanez's legal team is alleging new evidence in his case will clear his name. By Gabriel Bras Nevares May 16, 2025
Music Quando Rondo FaceTimes Adrien Broner In Rare Appearance Since Prison Release Quando Rondo pops out. By Aron A. July 23, 2026
Music YG Detained As Authorities Execute Drakeo The Ruler-Related Search Warrant YG was detained just hours before his Verzuz appearance this evening, as cops executed a search warrant on one of his properties. By Alexander Cole July 23, 2026
TV R&B Singers Who Have Appeared On "Sesame Street" SZA’s the latest star to sing alongside the Muppets. By Demi Phillips March 08, 2024