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Music TDE's Punch Reveals His Real Feelings About Drake TDE president Punch claimed he is "probably the most unbiased" person when it comes to the Kendrick Lamar and Drake battle. By Gabriel Bras Nevares April 18, 2025
Music Kanye West Makes Beats Live During DJ Akademiks Stream According to a tweet by DJ Akademiks, Kanye West plans to drop a new album at some point today called "WW3." By Caroline Fisher April 03, 2025
Music Diddy Jury Shown Graphic Gallery Of 13 Alleged “Freak Off” Participants Diddy's trial continued today, and Cassie identified herself and several others featured in photos and videos of his alleged "freak offs." By Caroline Fisher May 15, 2025
Music Baby Keem Pops Out To Perform During Kendrick Lamar's "Grand National" MetLife Concert Before Baby Keem was a special guest in New Jersey, Kendrick Lamar had freestyled over Keem's verse on their "family ties" collab. By Gabriel Bras Nevares May 10, 2025
TV “106 & Park” Turns 25: The Moments That Made It Legendary We’re revisiting the unforgettable moments, from iconic performances to live TV chaos, that still live rent-free in Hip Hop history. By Erika Marie June 11, 2025
Music AZ Chike Explains What Kendrick Lamar's Co-Sign Did For Him AZ Chike was on "The Shop," where he got to speak on just how important Kendrick Lamar has been in his life. By Alexander Cole October 06, 2026
Music Island Boys Member Franky Venegas Reportedly Arrested On Gun And Drug Charges In Florida Franky Venegas, also known as Kodiyakredd, is one half of the Island Boys alongside his brother Alex, better known as Flyysoulja. By Gabriel Bras Nevares February 24, 2025
Music Drake Ties Jay-Z As Rapper With Most Billboard #1 Albums After "$ome $exy $ongs 4 U" Debuts At #1 Drake and Jay-Z's rivalry continues. By Bryson "Boom" Paul February 23, 2025
Music Kendrick Lamar Reaches Impressive Milestone In The UK Thanks To “Not Like Us” Recently, Kendrick Lamar reached yet another impressive career milestone thanks to his hit track, "Not Like Us." By Caroline Fisher February 21, 2025
Sports Drake Ices Out His Courtside Seats Again For Raptors Playoff Game It appears Drake wasn't in the building for the Toronto Raptors playoff game last night, but he did tease "ICEMAN" again with his seat stunt. By Zachary Horvath April 24, 2026
Music Xzibit Reveals $1.3M Tax Debt Amid Divorce Battle Xzibit says he's drowning in debt. By Tallie Spencer April 23, 2026
Music Drake Reveals Official Release Date For "ICEMAN" Fans have been trying to destroy Drake's "ICEMAN" sculpture in an effort to get access to the project's release date. By Cole Blake April 21, 2026