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Sports Drake & J. Cole's Basketball Skills Rated By Toronto Raptors While Drizzy's an official ambassador for the Canadian team, many gave props to Cole's pro hoop skills. By Gabriel Bras Nevares January 30, 2023
Music Drake Joins Lil Wayne & 2 Chainz On Stage At Club LIV For DJ Stevie J’s Birthday Drake, Lil Wayne and 2 Chainz reunited on stage at Club LIV. By Aron A. January 30, 2023
Music Finesse2Tymes Show Results In Fight The Memphis rapper hadn't even hit the stage when a brawl broke out between the promoter and opening act. By Gabriel Bras Nevares January 28, 2023
Viral Young Thug Looks Tired In Court Video The court is just a few weeks into the YSL trial, and it seems to be taking a toll on Thugger's spirits and energy. By Gabriel Bras Nevares January 26, 2023
Music Bobby Lytes Doubles Down On Chrisean Rock’s Pregnancy: “I Said What I Said” Bobby Lytes responds after Chrisean Rock says she'll "take care" of him. By Aron A. January 25, 2023
Music T.I. Explains Why He Didn't Give Young Thug Or 21 Savage Money During Their Come Up Tip says rising artists ask him for millions to help with their careers all the time, but he refuses because it's better for them in the long run. By Erika Marie January 24, 2023
Pop Culture Australian Jewish Orgs Want Kanye West Banned From Country Ye is said to be in Australia with his new wife and her family, but several organizations have called on officials to bar him from visiting. By Erika Marie January 23, 2023
Music The Apollo Theater Issues Statement After Fan Falls From Balcony During Drake Show The Apollo is launching an investigation after a fan fell from the balcony during Drake's Sunday night concert. By Aron A. January 23, 2023
Pop Culture Akon Clowned For His Hair Piece The Senegalese-American star's new hairdo garnered some wild and hilarious reactions on Twitter. By Gabriel Bras Nevares January 23, 2023
Music Pimp C Initially Thought Jay-Z Was Rapping About Masturbating On “Big Pimpin'” Pimp C apparently thought Jay-Z was referring to masturbating with his lyrics on "Big Pimpin'." By Cole Blake January 22, 2023
Politics Noname Calls On Black Artists To Gatekeep Their Art The Chicago MC and activist made a potent and impactful call to action for artists to defend their oft-exploited work. By Gabriel Bras Nevares January 20, 2023
Music DJ Dahi Slams Kendrick Lamar Leakers The award-winning producer said that the leaked tracks are much older than fans expected. By Gabriel Bras Nevares January 19, 2023