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Music Cardi B Gets Attacked By A Murder Of Crows In Transformative New "Am I The Drama?" Teaser Cardi B is not shying away from giving up more details about her upcoming album, whether that's the tracklist or its tour. By Gabriel Bras Nevares June 30, 2025
Music Bishop Brigante Passes Away As Drake, Royce Da 5'9, & Many More Share Tributes Bishop Brigante released several popular singles over the years and even enjoyed a small acting career as well. By Cole Blake March 31, 2025
Music Kendrick Lamar Reveals New Deposition Clip As "Grand National Tour" Continues Kendrick Lamar's use of deposition skits come as Drake is taking legal action against Universal Music Group. By Cole Blake September 25, 2025
Music Slim Thug Burglary: Houston Rap Star Claims God Returned His Stolen Jewelry Slim Thug burst onto the mainstream landscape in 2005 alongside Paul Wall and Mike Jones on the huge hit song "Still Tippin'." By Bryson "Boom" Paul April 20, 2025
Music Kanye West & Travis Scott Snippet Resurfaces Online As Track Receives "Bully" Placement Kanye West is supposedly dropping "Bully" on Friday, and his recent tracklist reveal all but confirms a collaboration with Travis Scott. By Alexander Cole March 25, 2026
Music Nicki Minaj Named Billboard's Best Female Rapper Of All Time Over Missy Elliott, Lauryn Hill, & More Billboard used various criteria to make their selection of Nicki Minaj, including cultural impact, longevity, and more. By Cole Blake April 08, 2025
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 Disses Offset Onstage During "Little Miss Drama Tour" Offset has been minding his business for the most part lately but Cardi B may trigger a future response after dragging him onstage. By Zachary Horvath March 23, 2026
Politics Kanye West Explains “White Lives Matter” Stunt In New Documentary Clip The new documentary about Kanye West from director Nico Ballesteros, "In Whose Name?," hit theaters on Friday. By Cole Blake September 22, 2025
Music Lauren London Explains The Importance Of Los Angeles' "Nipsey Hussle Square" Lauren London was in a committed relationship with Nipsey Hussle from 2013 until his death on March 31, 2019. By Cole Blake March 03, 2026
Streetwear Rumors Swirl About Potential Young Thug Sp5der x Adidas Collab Rumors of a Young Thug Sp5der collaboration with Adidas are building hype as speculation circulates and Young Thug makes headlines. By Ben Atkinson September 09, 2025
Music Snoop Dogg Says He's "Not Perfect" In Apology For Controversial "Lightyear" Comments Snoop Dogg apologized for his comments about a lesbian couple in "Lightyear," and seems interested in using it as a learning experience. By Devin Morton August 31, 2025