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Music Baby Keem Secures Biggest Spotify Debut Of His Career With "Ca$ino" Although Baby Keem's new album "Ca$ino" isn't reaching the heights of some other 2026 hip-hop releases, it's a key indication of his future. By Gabriel Bras Nevares February 21, 2026
Music DJ Akademiks Insists Lil Baby Assistant Slapping Incident Boosted His Aura Recently, Lil Baby's assistant K-Rich claimed to have slapped DJ Akademiks, prompting a heated response from the internet personality. By Caroline Fisher January 27, 2026
Music Sexyy Red Posts Pictures From Tay Keith's Funeral: "I Will Never Forget You" Sexyy Red was one of Tay Keith's closest collaborators before he tragically passed away earlier this summer. By Gabriel Bras Nevares July 03, 2026
Music Nicki Minaj Is Still Not A US Citizen Despite Her Best Efforts Nicki Minaj complained that she's still paid millions of dollars in taxes over the years. By Cole Blake September 18, 2024
Music Yung Miami Heartbroken By Industry Switch-Up: "Left Me For Dead" Yung Miami is preparing her debut solo album, although it hasn't been easy, given the cold shoulder from the industry. By Alexander Cole May 11, 2026
Music A$AP Rocky Shows Off The Alternative Vinyl Cover For "Don't Be Dumb" A$AP Rocky finally unveiled the official cover art for "Don't Be Dumb" this week and we are now getting more details regarding physicals. By Zachary Horvath December 19, 2025
Music Rihanna's Shooting Suspect Shared Fanatical Posts About Her On Facebook Authorities arrested Ivana Lisette Ortiz for the shooting at Rihanna's home on Sunday and are charging her with attempted murder. By Cole Blake March 09, 2026
Music NBA YoungBoy's Mom Pops Off On NLE Choppa Over Surprise Diss Track NLE Choppa dropped off a new single titled "KO" yesterday (Oct. 30) and it shockingly included a ton of bars for NBA YoungBoy. By Zachary Horvath October 31, 2025
Music DJ Akademiks Has A Drake-Related Warning For Kendrick Lamar Kendrick Lamar could potentially have a verse on AZ Chike's album, and DJ Akademiks has a warning about the song's content. By Alexander Cole September 10, 2026
Relationships Benzino's Ex Accuses Him Of Cheating On Her With Bobby V Benzino has already responded to Althea Heart's latest accusations by hinting at filing a defamation lawsuit. By Cole Blake December 29, 2025
Music Kewon White Speaks Out After Mo3 Murder Conviction Kewon White received a life sentence for the murder of Mo3, with the trials of alleged co-conspirators Devin Brown and Yella Beezy to follow. By Gabriel Bras Nevares September 06, 2026
Music Domani Harris Reveals The Truth About His & King’s Role In 50 Cent Beef Amid their father T.I.'s feud with 50 Cent, both Domani and King Harris went after the mogul in brutal diss tracks. By Caroline Fisher March 05, 2026