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Music J. Cole Confirms Dreamville Fest Rumor About Drake & Kendrick Lamar J. Cole's Dreamville Fest has been discussed during this string of interviews, including how Drake and Kendrick Lamar were nearly involved. By Zachary Horvath March 27, 2026
Music Mero Alleges DJ Akademiks Is A Pedophile Amid Back & Forth Disses DJ Akademiks and Mero blasted each other online over Ak's criticisms of Hot 97 and their hosting change-ups. By Gabriel Bras Nevares March 22, 2026
Music Feds Plan To Use Yella Beezy’s Lyrics And Boosie Badazz Shooting To Build Case In Mo3 Murder Trial Federal prosecutors plan to use Yella Beezy’s lyrics, alleged gang ties, and the Boosie Badazz shooting to build their case in the Mo3 murder trial. By Tallie Spencer February 26, 2026
Music Joey Badass Allegedly Files "TDEast" Trademark With Top Dawg Amid Ray Vaughn Battle Joey Badass responded to Ray Vaughn's "H*e Era" diss track with "The Finals," on which he joked about a "TDEast" record label. By Gabriel Bras Nevares May 17, 2025
Politics Kanye West's New Album Might Be Banned In Russia Due To Nazi References Kanye West has already had a hard time keeping his new music on streaming services. Maybe Putin can help out his occasional admirer. By Gabriel Bras Nevares May 11, 2025
TV “South Park” References Diddy’s Explosive Legal Battle In New Season 27 Trailer Diddy is currently facing charges related to alleged sex trafficking and racketeering, and his trial is scheduled to begin next month. By Caroline Fisher April 02, 2025
Music DJ Akademiks Rips Into "Dummy" Meek Mill Over Snitching Allegations DJ Akademiks was actually minding his own business this time, but Meek Mill wanted to throw a few subtweets his way. By Elias Andrews March 20, 2025
Music Bricc Baby Claims Nipsey Hussle's Father Stopped Baby From Fighting With Nip's Brother Blacc Sam Everyone landed on respect at the end of the day. By Gabriel Bras Nevares January 12, 2025
Music Drake Reveals Massive Bet On Ravens Vs. Steelers Wild Card Game Will the curse continue? By Elias Andrews January 11, 2025
Music Diddy Reportedly Looks “Astonishingly Thinner” And “Grayer” In Court According to Elizabeth Millner of "Law & Crime Network," there's been a significant change in Diddy's appearance. By Caroline Fisher December 20, 2024
Music XXXTentacion’s Killer Points To Drake In Appeal Brief Dedrick Williams' attorney is trying to create reasonable doubt. By Caroline Fisher November 30, 2024
Music Wack 100 Eviscerates Drake Affiliate Top5 Amid Kendrick Lamar Feud The street cred debates still haven't stopped. By Gabriel Bras Nevares November 25, 2024