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Alexander Cole June 09, 2026 Music Billboard hasn't confirmed the final first week sales numbers for Drake's "ICEMAN," but a few extra days of tracking at least got it to Gold.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares May 24, 2026 Music Fat Joe and Tony Yayo were not going to tolerate any disrespect toward Big Daddy Kane.
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Aron A. May 20, 2026 Music Hip-hop institutions are increasingly shaped by internet incentives, and that shift is now visible in how real-world spaces are curated, and consumed.
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Aron A. May 14, 2026 Sneakers Destroy Lonely joins Reebok's global "Born Classic. Worn Forever." campaign spotlighting the Workout Plus and Club C 85 Vintage.
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Ben Atkinson May 13, 2026 Music BigXthaPlug was arrested a year ago over similar charges, for which he was out on bond at the time of this most recent arrest.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares August 22, 2026 Music Jay-Z is seemingly looking to drop a new album, and if Mal had his way, Hov would simply forget about doing so.
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Alexander Cole August 06, 2026 Music Chris Bosh has dealt with some harrowing health issues as of late, and recently, he came clean about almost dying.
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Alexander Cole August 03, 2026 Music Lil Wayne talks about his time in Rikers Island.
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Aron A. July 23, 2026 Music A birthday celebration turned emotional as Chris Brown’s mother praised him as one of the greatest gifts in her life.
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Erika Marie October 09, 2026 Pop Culture After Chingy praised his son publicly, Isaiah Russell-Bailey responded by describing years of absence and defending his mother’s role in his life.
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Erika Marie September 11, 2026 Music On "The Joe Budden Podcast," Fat Joe spoke about his connection to hip-hop and why he feels able to represent the culture.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares September 04, 2026
Music Kanye West Announces Release Date For "BULLY" Deluxe Album Kanye West is currently going on a World Tour, and with "Gemini Season" making the rounds, the artist has a new album dropping.
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Alexander Cole 
Music Drake's "ICEMAN" Now Eligible For RIAA Gold Certification After First Week Sales Billboard hasn't confirmed the final first week sales numbers for Drake's "ICEMAN," but a few extra days of tracking at least got it to Gold.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music Fat Joe & Tony Yayo Check Max B Over Big Daddy Kane Disrespect Fat Joe and Tony Yayo were not going to tolerate any disrespect toward Big Daddy Kane.
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Aron A. 
Music Rolling Loud Is What Happens When Everything Becomes Content Hip-hop institutions are increasingly shaped by internet incentives, and that shift is now visible in how real-world spaces are curated, and consumed.
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Aron A. 
Sneakers Destroy Lonely Is The Latest Artist To Join Reebok's Born Classic Campaign Destroy Lonely joins Reebok's global "Born Classic. Worn Forever." campaign spotlighting the Workout Plus and Club C 85 Vintage.
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Ben Atkinson 
Music BigXthaPlug No-Shows Festival Slot Due To Arrest On Gun & Drug Charges BigXthaPlug was arrested a year ago over similar charges, for which he was out on bond at the time of this most recent arrest.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music Mal Explains Why Jay-Z Shouldn't Drop An Album Jay-Z is seemingly looking to drop a new album, and if Mal had his way, Hov would simply forget about doing so.
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Alexander Cole 
Music Chris Bosh Reveals He Almost Died Six Months Ago Chris Bosh has dealt with some harrowing health issues as of late, and recently, he came clean about almost dying.
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Alexander Cole 
Music Lil Wayne Says He Was Placed In Protective Custody At Rikers Against His Will Lil Wayne talks about his time in Rikers Island.
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Aron A. 
Music Chris Brown’s Mom Praises Her "Amazing Son" In Birthday Post A birthday celebration turned emotional as Chris Brown’s mother praised him as one of the greatest gifts in her life.
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Erika Marie 
Pop Culture Chingy’s Son Accuses Rapper Of “Years Of Absence And Neglect” After Chingy praised his son publicly, Isaiah Russell-Bailey responded by describing years of absence and defending his mother’s role in his life.
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Erika Marie 
Music Fat Joe Responds To Hip-Hop Fans Criticizing His Use Of The N-Word On "The Joe Budden Podcast," Fat Joe spoke about his connection to hip-hop and why he feels able to represent the culture.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares