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Music The Grammys Allegedly Reached Out To Drake For "ICEMAN" Submissions Drake has previously declined submitting his work for Grammys consideration on multiple occasions, and UMG is allegedly pushing for a change. By Gabriel Bras Nevares May 25, 2026
Music T-Pain Takes His Extremely Rare Koenigsegg Regera Out On Atlanta Highway T-Pain was spotted driving his black and gold Koenigsegg Regera through Atlanta traffic, one of only 80 ever produced. By Ben Atkinson May 20, 2026
Music DJ Akademiks Claims NBA YoungBoy Said Tour Is “Killing” Him According to DJ Akademiks, NBA YoungBoy's first-ever headlining tour has taken a serious toll on the 26-year-old. By Caroline Fisher November 12, 2025
Music Drake's Cryptic Message On Instagram Suggests "ICEMAN" Is Imminent Drake has been teasing "ICEMAN" for a hot minute, and his recent actions on social media suggest he's ready to drop. By Alexander Cole January 09, 2026
Music DJ Akademiks Claims Labels & Artists Will Copy Drake's "ICEMAN" Rollout DJ Akademiks thinks Drake's new album "ICEMAN" will introduce a new meta for the music industry to follow concerning album rollouts. By Gabriel Bras Nevares April 19, 2026
Music Travis Scott Disses Pusha T During Kanye West-Assisted Japan Show Travis Scott had a subliminal for Pusha T on the "JACKBOYS 2" opener "CHAMPAIN & VACAY," which he added an extra diss to at his Japan concert. By Gabriel Bras Nevares November 08, 2025
Music Pharrell Sends A Warning On JAŸ-Z's Behalf: “I Hope You Kill All Them N***as” Is Hov getting ready for a new album? By Aron A. July 13, 2026
Music J. Cole Calls His Albums "Side Quests," Says "The Fall-Off" Isn't His Last Work J. Cole's new comments on "The Fall-Off" have fans debating over albums like "4 Your Eyez Only," which he sees differently than fans do. By Gabriel Bras Nevares February 20, 2026
Sneakers Jay-Z Steps Out Wearing Brooks Adrenaline GTS 10 "Coconut Milk" In New York Jay-Z was spotted wearing the Brooks Adrenaline GTS 10 "Coconut Milk" in New York, putting the retro running shoe on the map. By Ben Atkinson May 26, 2026
Music Westside Gunn Denies Rumors About Jay-Z's Advice Causing Griselda Rift Recent verses from Benny The Butcher and Conway The Machine, plus Mal's Jay-Z and Griselda claims, have put Westside Gunn under scrutiny. By Gabriel Bras Nevares June 07, 2026
Music Gabrielle Cheyenne Says She Wanted Chris Brown Following Usher Debacle Gabrielle Cheyenne didn't appear enthused during Usher's performance on Saturday night, which led to blowback on social media. By Alexander Cole July 27, 2026
Music Drake Reportedly Drops Longtime Agent That Also Represents Kendrick Lamar Drake worked with Brent Smith at Wasserman Music for over ten years, and Kendrick Lamar's role in this split is a subject of speculation. By Gabriel Bras Nevares November 15, 2025