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Cole Blake December 29, 2025 Music Several of Nicki Minaj's peers have called her out in recent weeks following her public support for Donald Trump.
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Caroline Fisher February 03, 2026 Music Today, Nicki Minaj spoke at the Trump Accounts Summit in Washington, D.C., where she commended Donald Trump.
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Caroline Fisher January 28, 2026 Music Lil Wayne shares his son Kameron with Lauren London, whereas London shares her son Kross with Nipsey Hussle.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares June 07, 2025 Music Drake has already shared several singles ahead of "Iceman," including "What Did I Miss?", "Which One," and "Dog House."
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Cole Blake December 02, 2025 Music Coke rap brings back a feeling long missing, as raw narratives from Freddie Gibbs, Raekwon, and Clipse keep the blueprint of survival and ambition alive.
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Aron A. August 08, 2025 Music Amid demands for his eagerly anticipated album "I AM MUSIC," it looks like Playboi Carti could be focused on something else entirely.
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Caroline Fisher March 05, 2025 Music Kendrick Lamar is a big fan of XXXTENTACION's album "17," and X had previously thanked K.Dot for the support, as well.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares June 27, 2024 Music Check out Saweetie's top tracks, showcasing her rise in hip-hop with bold anthems and empowering lyrics.
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Rain Adams June 24, 2024 Music According to Young Thug, hip-hop has definitely seen better days, and artists need to "take it to the next level."
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Caroline Fisher December 17, 2025 Music Young Thug’s leaked jail calls have disrupted his friendships with fellow rap superstars such as Future, Migos, Drake, and GloRilla.
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Bryson "Boom" Paul September 12, 2025 Music Roc Nation lawyers investigated allegations of DJ Akademiks accepting payment from Tory Lanez and others to drag Megan Thee Stallion.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares August 23, 2025
Pop Culture Benzino Claims His Ex Just Got Out Of A Mental Facility Benzino also warned Althea Heart that he's considering filing a defamation lawsuit against her over the posts.
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Cole Blake 
Music Nicki Minaj Slammed By Photographer Over Nightmare Cover Shoot Several of Nicki Minaj's peers have called her out in recent weeks following her public support for Donald Trump.
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Caroline Fisher 
Music Nicki Minaj Labels Herself Donald Trump’s “Number One Fan” Today, Nicki Minaj spoke at the Trump Accounts Summit in Washington, D.C., where she commended Donald Trump.
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Caroline Fisher 
Music Lil Wayne Speaks On Loving Nipsey Hussle's Son Like His Own On "Tha Carter VI" Lil Wayne shares his son Kameron with Lauren London, whereas London shares her son Kross with Nipsey Hussle.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music Drake Proves He’s Still Got It With Impressive “ICEMAN” Snippet Drake has already shared several singles ahead of "Iceman," including "What Did I Miss?", "Which One," and "Dog House."
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Cole Blake 
Music Soft White Summer: Clipse, Freddie Gibbs & Raekwon Lead Coke Rap’s 2025 Resurgence Coke rap brings back a feeling long missing, as raw narratives from Freddie Gibbs, Raekwon, and Clipse keep the blueprint of survival and ambition alive.
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Aron A. 
Music Playboi Carti Fuels Gio Ramos Dating Rumors With $60K Luxury Gift Amid demands for his eagerly anticipated album "I AM MUSIC," it looks like Playboi Carti could be focused on something else entirely.
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Caroline Fisher 
Music XXXTENTACION's Father Thanks Kendrick Lamar For His Support Of X's Career Kendrick Lamar is a big fan of XXXTENTACION's album "17," and X had previously thanked K.Dot for the support, as well.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music Saweetie Essential Songs: Hits From "Icy Grl" To "Best Friend" Check out Saweetie's top tracks, showcasing her rise in hip-hop with bold anthems and empowering lyrics.
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Rain Adams 
Music Young Thug Claims Hip-Hop Is In A “Weird” Place After Kendrick Lamar & Drake Beef According to Young Thug, hip-hop has definitely seen better days, and artists need to "take it to the next level."
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Caroline Fisher 
Music Young Thug Claims Lil Baby Won’t Pick Up His Calls In Apology Letter To His Closest Friends Young Thug’s leaked jail calls have disrupted his friendships with fellow rap superstars such as Future, Migos, Drake, and GloRilla.
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Bryson "Boom" Paul 
Music DJ Akademiks Shows Alleged Messages From Roc Nation Lawyers Blasting His Deposition Roc Nation lawyers investigated allegations of DJ Akademiks accepting payment from Tory Lanez and others to drag Megan Thee Stallion.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares