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Music Drake Sets Up Recording Studio For "ICEMAN" In Houston Strip Club Drake was supposed to drop "ICEMAN" this year, but it looks like he still needs to put the finishing touches on his solo studio LP comeback. By Gabriel Bras Nevares December 27, 2025
Original Content Lil Uzi Vert's “Luv Is Rage 2” Most Quotable Lyrics We round up some of the best quotables from Lil Uzi Vert's "Luv is Rage 2," ready for you take to your socials. By Alphonse Pierre August 30, 2017
Relationships Jeezy Reflects On Shooting His Shot With Nia Long After Jeannie Mai Divorce Jeezy famously remarked, "real men don't cheat," while speaking with Nia Long for an interview after his divorce in 2023. By Cole Blake June 11, 2025
Music Spotify Cracks Down On Botted Streams But Won't Reveal Which Artists They Punished The main narrative hip-hop fans associate with Spotify botting these days is the Kendrick Lamar and Drake beef and its discourse offshoots. By Gabriel Bras Nevares April 04, 2025
Music Jay-Z & Elon Musk Reportedly Argued Over Dinner Bill At Carbone Rich people problems. By Tallie Spencer March 19, 2026
Reviews J. Cole "The Fall-Off" Review Ideally, a final statement should leave fans eager for a return, a body of work that commands reflection and conversation. Here, Cole offers a snapshot of craftsmanship at a high point, a reckoning with his own mythos, and a testament to the fact that even the most dependable voices in rap can surprise, falter, and reflect at once. By Aron A. February 11, 2026
Music The Five Elements Of Hip Hop: Breaking Down Its Core Pillars Do you know the five elements of Hip Hop? Take a look at the culture's foundation as we continue to celebrate Hip Hop's 50th anniversary. By Erika Marie June 23, 2023
Music E-40 Reflects On His Impact On West Coast Hip-Hop: "They Call Me The Ambassador Of The Bay E-40 says he "put new life into" West Coast hip-hop. By Cole Blake July 23, 2023
Music J. Cole Says The "Universal Classic" In Hip-Hop Is Dead, But Is He Wrong? J. Cole was recently on "Lost In Vegas" where he offered up his thoughts on classic albums and where they stand in hip-hop. By Alexander Cole March 31, 2026
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
Relationships Young MA Rekindles With The Ex Who Leaked Her Health Issues Young MA's ex-girlfriend previously posted a video of her dealing with serious health issues in the hospital. By Cole Blake September 18, 2025
Music Boosie Badazz Opens Up About Ending Beefs With NBA YoungBoy, Kevin Gates & Fredo Bang Boosie Badazz says that the group FaceTime occured right after he announced the plea deal in his federal gun case. By Cole Blake August 20, 2025