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Music Amber Rose & Ray J Claim Tory Lanez Didn't Shoot Megan Thee Stallion Amber Rose recently joined Ray J's livestream to defend Tory Lanez in the Megan Thee Stallion case... And ask Ray to be less lewd. By Gabriel Bras Nevares June 21, 2025
Music Nicki Minaj Has A Message For Drake After Surpassing His Billboard Record Nicki Minaj and Drake are confident in their individual GOAT candidacies, but their Young Money bond goes even deeper than competition. By Gabriel Bras Nevares June 19, 2025
Music RJMrLA Reveals He Didn't Know The "Squabble Up" Music Video Was For Kendrick Lamar Until It Dropped RJMrLA is gearing up for the release of a new album of his own, "OMMIO 4," which will be dropping on Friday, June 20th. By Cole Blake June 16, 2025
Music Nas' Mass Appeal Reaches Agreement On Racism Lawsuit From Former Executive Nas' Mass Appeal imprint has been dealing with this lawsuit since 2023 and it was filed by their former executive, Melissa Cooper. By Zachary Horvath June 16, 2025
Music DJ Akademiks Delivers His Review Of Kendrick Lamar & SZA’s “Grand National” Tour DJ Akademiks attended Kendrick Lamar and SZA's recent performance in Detroit, and has a lot to say about the experience. By Caroline Fisher June 11, 2025
Music Megan Thee Stallion Secures Gag Order Amid Milagro Gramz Legal Bout Megan The Stallion and YouTuber Milagro Gramz have been battling intensely in court since last October. The rapper accused her of defamation. By Zachary Horvath June 07, 2025
Music Russ Recounts Not Clearing An Old Sample Costing Him Up To A Milli Russ achieved fame in Atlanta with his debut single "What They Want." The song would land him a deal with Columbia Records. By Bryson "Boom" Paul June 06, 2025
Music Kendrick Lamar & SZA Smash Yet Another Record Thanks To “Luther” Kendrick Lamar and SZA's track "Luther" has become the longest-running No. 1 on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart. By Caroline Fisher June 04, 2025
Music Burna Boy & Travis Scott Get Funky On Our "Fire Emoji" Playlist Update "Fire Emoji" boasts new tracks from Burna Boy, Travis Scott, YG, Shoreline Mafia, Larry June, and Cardo Got Wings this week. By Gabriel Bras Nevares May 24, 2025
Music Lil Durk Has A New Strategy For Getting His Murder-For-Hire Charges Dismissed Authorities originally arrested Lil Durk back in October, accusing him of an alleged murder-for-hire plot. By Cole Blake April 21, 2025
Music Young Thug Officially Announces "UY SCUTI" Album With New Merch Drop Young Thug has been hyping up "UY SCUTI" for weeks now and we finally get confirmation of it with bundles and physical copies. By Zachary Horvath April 16, 2025
Music Travis Scott Explains How He's Shifting His Approach For His Next Album Travis Scott sat down with "Complex" for a new interview and gave fans insight into new music, his relationship with Kanye West, and more. By Cole Blake April 08, 2025