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Music J. Cole Reveals If He's Really Going To Retire From Music Or Not "The Fall-Off" was pegged as J. Cole's final album in the fans' eyes, but that's been in question thanks to some comments from the rapper. By Zachary Horvath March 26, 2026
Music Valee & Harry Fraud "Virtuoso" Review Valee and Harry Fraud collab for "Virtuoso" which showcases a lack of chemistry between the rapper and legendary producer. By Paul Barnes July 24, 2023
Sports Lil Durk Links Up With Deebo Samuel, Gets His Jersey After Niners Win Durk linked up with the star wideout after his 129-yard performance. By Ben Mock September 22, 2023
Music Rapsody Delivers A Killer Freestyle Over “TV Off” On “Sway In The Morning” Rapsody stopped by “Sway” in December 2024 to drop some bars over the “tv off” beat, and the official YouTube channel has now reuploaded it. By Devin Morton July 23, 2025
Music DaBaby Wants $4 Million Lawsuit Over Wild Bowling Alley Brawl Dismissed Back in 2022, DaniLeigh's brother Brandon Bills filed a lawsuit against DaBaby, alleging that he was assaulted without provocation. By Caroline Fisher March 06, 2025
Music Who Is Kid Capri? A DJ & Hip Hop Pioneer Kid Capri's pioneering sound paved the way for hip hop throughout the past several decades, and the legendary MC shows no signs of stopping. By TeeJay Small January 05, 2024
Pop Culture Swizz Beatz & Alicia Keys To Open Art Exhibition In Brooklyn The exhibit at the Brooklyn Museum will primary feature work from African American artists. By Ben Mock January 06, 2024
Politics U.S. Senate Addresses Ticketmaster In Hearing After Taylor Swift Debacle The U.S. Senate held a hearing to address issues with Ticketmaster and Live Nation on Tuesday. By Cole Blake January 24, 2023
Music G Herbo Reveals New Mixtape "Best Rapper Alive" On The Way Herbo is making some bold claims with his upcoming project. By Ben Mock February 04, 2024
Music Large Professor Discusses Russell Simmons' Decision Not To Sign Nas Large Professor claims Russell Simmons thought Nas' sound was too familiar. By Caroline Fisher July 22, 2023
Music Kodak Black Cocaine Arrest: What We Know So Far Kodak Black found himself in trouble with the law again after getting arrested in Plantation, Florida on December 7th. By Axl Banks December 08, 2023
Music Doja Cat Gets Philosophical In Her New Instagram Post Doja's new post got fans thinking about what their lives are really about. By Lavender Alexandria November 10, 2023