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Music Wayno Responds To Drake And Calls Him A Hypocrite For Dissing Marvel Drake tried to come at Wayno for his response to the 20v1, and now, Wayno is explaining why Drake's own response misses the mark completely. By Alexander Cole August 11, 2026
Music Drake's Three New Albums Make Fans Question His Record Label Deal Drake's three new albums "ICEMAN," "HABIBTI," and "MAID OF HONOUR" were all released under the UMG umbrella, the parent label he's suing. By Gabriel Bras Nevares May 15, 2026
Music Kendrick Lamar's Fake "Fireman" Album Interrupts Drake's "ICEMAN" Rollout Jokes about Kendrick Lamar stepping on Drake's "ICEMAN" album with "Fireman" went viral on Twitter, and they are making both fanbases livid. By Gabriel Bras Nevares April 25, 2026
Music Travis Scott Joins Playboi Carti Onstage In Los Angeles Despite Don Toliver & Ken Carson Beef Ken Carson appeared to shade Don Toliver during his Summer Smash set earlier this month, prompting a fiery response. By Caroline Fisher June 26, 2025
Music Sexyy Red Claps Back Amid Sex Tape Backlash Sexyy Red encourages her haters to use some "common sense." By Caroline Fisher October 08, 2023
Music Rap Game's Freddy Krueger: Hip-Hop's Many References To The "Nightmare On Elm Street" Villain From The Fat Boys to Offset, there have been a number of famed hip-hop acts who've paid homage to Freddy Krueger. By Paul Barnes October 16, 2023
Music Mase & Cam'ron Debate Who Has More Pause-Worthy Lyrics Mase trolled Cam'ron for his resurfaced pause-worthy lyrics on the latest episode of "It Is What It Is." By Cole Blake October 21, 2023
Music Finesse2tymes Lives Up To His Name, Sells Two Artists The Same Verse TG Kommas recently put Finesse2tymes on blast. By Caroline Fisher January 18, 2024
Music Black Star: Where Are They Now? Yasiin Bey and Talib Kweli made hip hop history with the formation of the rap duo Black Star. Here's a look at where the duo is today. By TeeJay Small January 29, 2024
Streetwear Doja Cat's "Scarlet" Merch Comedically Addresses "Kittenz" & Illuminati Controversies Make sure to get yours before the rap diva heads out on tour with Doechii and Ice Spice. By Hayley Hynes September 22, 2023
Music Drake Doubles Down On UMG Claims In "Not Like Us" Appeal Statement Drake's dismissed lawsuit over Kendrick Lamar's diss track and UMG's alleged defamatory practices is a big narrative leading up to "ICEMAN." By Gabriel Bras Nevares November 15, 2025
Music Azealia Banks Claims Dave Chappelle Chases After Trans Women Banks makes explosive claims on X. By Tallie Spencer April 16, 2026