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Cole Blake February 23, 2026 Music While Ja Rule did apologize for his behavior during the viral plane incident, he didn't necessarily feel bad for what he did to G-Unit.
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Zachary Horvath February 20, 2026 Music Baby Keem is going to be meeting up with some lucky fans across a handful cities in the U.S. for some album signings post "Ca$ino's" release.
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Zachary Horvath February 19, 2026 Music Earlier this week, DJ Vlad posted a satirical tweet, jokingly accusing Jay-Z's Roc Nation of paying him to support Megan Thee Stallion.
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Caroline Fisher February 19, 2026 Music J. Cole just dropped off four new freestyles as part of an EP called "Birthday Blizzard '26," hosted by the legendary DJ Clue.
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Alexander Cole January 27, 2026 Music Lil Poppa passed away late Wednesday morning, and his loss is weighing heavy on everyone from fans to veterans in hip-hop.
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Zachary Horvath February 19, 2026 Music Although Baby Keem's new album "Ca$ino" isn't reaching the heights of some other 2026 hip-hop releases, it's a key indication of his future.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares February 21, 2026 Streetwear Megan Thee Stallion has been very active at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan, sharing behind-the-scenes moments on social media.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares February 21, 2026 Music 50 Cent has been trading shots with T.I. and his son, King Harris, on social media for several days after a failed "Verzuz" proposal.
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Cole Blake February 24, 2026 Music Denzel Curry and Kendrick Lamar have hidden features on Baby Keem's "Ca$ino" cut "House Money." K.Dot's on the hook, Zeltron's ad-libbing.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares February 22, 2026 Music Today, Baby Keem dropped off his long-awaited sophomore album "Ca$ino," with features from Kendrick Lamar, Too $hort, and more.
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Caroline Fisher February 20, 2026 Music Mase has been at odds with Charlamagne tha God for years, but he reflected on their issues on "It Is What It Is."
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Cole Blake February 24, 2026
Music Diddy & Christian Combs Settle Lawsuit For Allegedly Owing $53k In Legal Fees Summa LLP worked with Diddy and Christian Combs on their defense in Grace O'Marcaigh's sexual assault lawsuit.
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Cole Blake 
Music Tony Yayo Responds To Ja Rule's Unwillingness To Make Up With 50 Cent & G-Unit While Ja Rule did apologize for his behavior during the viral plane incident, he didn't necessarily feel bad for what he did to G-Unit.
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Zachary Horvath 
Music Baby Keem Announces Album Signings Ahead Of "Ca$ino" Baby Keem is going to be meeting up with some lucky fans across a handful cities in the U.S. for some album signings post "Ca$ino's" release.
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Zachary Horvath 
Music DJ Vlad Reveals Tory Lanez’s Legal Team Contacted Him After Jay-Z Conspiracy Tweet Earlier this week, DJ Vlad posted a satirical tweet, jokingly accusing Jay-Z's Roc Nation of paying him to support Megan Thee Stallion.
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Caroline Fisher 
Music How To Listen To J. Cole's "Birthday Blizzard '26" Freestyles J. Cole just dropped off four new freestyles as part of an EP called "Birthday Blizzard '26," hosted by the legendary DJ Clue.
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Alexander Cole 
Music Hip-Hop Reacts To The Tragic Passing Of Lil Poppa Lil Poppa passed away late Wednesday morning, and his loss is weighing heavy on everyone from fans to veterans in hip-hop.
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Zachary Horvath 
Music Baby Keem Secures Biggest Spotify Debut Of His Career With "Ca$ino" Although Baby Keem's new album "Ca$ino" isn't reaching the heights of some other 2026 hip-hop releases, it's a key indication of his future.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Streetwear Megan Thee Stallion Shows Off Sporty Look At The Winter Olympics Megan Thee Stallion has been very active at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan, sharing behind-the-scenes moments on social media.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music 50 Cent's Latest Diss Provokes King Harris To Bring Up His Domestic Violence Allegations 50 Cent has been trading shots with T.I. and his son, King Harris, on social media for several days after a failed "Verzuz" proposal.
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Cole Blake 
Music Denzel Curry Thanks Baby Keem For "Ca$ino" Inclusion With Kendrick Lamar Denzel Curry and Kendrick Lamar have hidden features on Baby Keem's "Ca$ino" cut "House Money." K.Dot's on the hook, Zeltron's ad-libbing.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music Fans Agree Baby Keem’s “Ca$ino” Was Worth The Wait Today, Baby Keem dropped off his long-awaited sophomore album "Ca$ino," with features from Kendrick Lamar, Too $hort, and more.
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Caroline Fisher 
Music Mase Calls Out Charlamagne Tha God For His Negativity On "The Breakfast Club" Mase has been at odds with Charlamagne tha God for years, but he reflected on their issues on "It Is What It Is."
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Cole Blake 