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TV DJ Akademiks Calls Nipsey Hussle a "Gangbanger" Who Died Like A "Gangbanger" DJ Akademiks went on stream and delivered a rant about Nipsey Hussle, his legacy, and the people who idolize him. By Alexander Cole March 04, 2026
Music Lil Wayne Confirms "Tha Carter VII" Is "Coming Soon" Lil Wayne was on "Wake Up Barstool" recently, where he made the claim that "Tha Carter VII" could be dropping soon. By Alexander Cole May 26, 2026
Music Drake Makes Surprise Stop At Toronto Elementary School To Support Adonis At Soccer Game Drake recently took a break from the rollout of his upcoming album "ICEMAN" to show his seven-year-old son some love. By Caroline Fisher October 07, 2025
Music Diddy "Freak-Off" Escort Clayton Howard Continues To Launch Allegations Against Cassie Clayton Howard sued Diddy and Cassie for her allegedly giving him an STD and aborting their pregnancy without his knowledge. By Gabriel Bras Nevares July 04, 2025
Music Tsu Surf Shares Doubts About Battle Rap Return In New Prison Update In 2023, Tsu Surf pleaded guilty to conspiracy and possession of firearms and ammunition by a convicted felon. By Caroline Fisher August 05, 2025
Music Drake Seeks Documents Related To Pusha T’s “The Story Of Adidon” Amid UMG Battle Drake is currently suing Universal Music Group over Kendrick Lamar's Grammy-winning diss track, "Not Like Us." By Caroline Fisher August 13, 2025
Music Luther Vandross’ Official Instagram Account Responds To Cher’s Viral Grammys Mix-Up During the 2026 Grammys, Cher accidentally named the late Luther Vandross the winner of record of the year instead of Kendrick Lamar and SZA. By Caroline Fisher February 04, 2026
Music Judge Warns Diddy To Stop Nodding At Jurors During Federal Trial Today, Judge Arun Subramanian told Diddy's team that if he doesn't stop gesturing at the jury, he could be kicked out of the courtroom. By Caroline Fisher June 05, 2025
Music Drake Makes A Promise About "ICEMAN" As Fans Demand Answers Drake is currently in the midst of a rollout for his new album "ICEMAN," and the fans are still wondering when the release will happen. By Alexander Cole December 22, 2025
Music Fans Call Out Metro Boomin's "Neutral" Rap Beef Stance Due To Drake Feud After calling Kendrick Lamar and Drake's battle "WWE" and advocating for neutrality, many fans have criticized the "BBL Drizzy" producer. By Gabriel Bras Nevares November 29, 2025
Music Latto Reveals Her True Feelings About Nicki Minaj & Ice Spice Latto says that she's willing to rekindle her relationship with anybody after making amends with Ice Spice. By Cole Blake October 06, 2025
Music Alleged Crips Member Shot & Killed Outside Of Gunna's Show In NYC The man was shot and killed as patrons left a club where Gunna had made an appearance in New York City on Sunday. By Cole Blake November 24, 2025