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Original Content Kanye West Vs. Drake: A Complete History A longstanding cold war between two of the biggest figures in rap just went hostile. By Jibril Yassin December 14, 2018
Songs Earl Sweatshirt's Albums, Ranked What is your favorite Earl Sweatshirt album? By Josh Megson March 13, 2023
Music Meek Mill Mourns The Tragic Loss Of Philly Rapper LGP QUA Due To Mother's Day Shooting Meek Mill shared one of LGP QUA's freestyles online, which are beloved for their earnest street portrayals and social justice advocacy. By Gabriel Bras Nevares May 12, 2025
Music Funk Flex Accuses DJ Enuff Of Accepting Payola Funk Flex took to X on Wednesday night, where he made some allegations against fired former Hot97 host, DJ Enuff. By Alexander Cole July 16, 2026
Music Dame Dash Is Sick Of JAŸ-Z Flexing Beyoncé, Calls Nas Reconciliation "Cringe" Dame Dash is back on "The Art Of Dialogue," where he decided to hate on Jay-Z and Beyonce for their Yankee Stadium performance. By Alexander Cole July 15, 2026
Music Lil Durk Invokes Malcolm X In New Message Ahead Of Bond Hearing Lil Durk posted an image of Malcolm X along with an unrelated quote ahead of his racketeering-related trial. By Gabriel Bras Nevares September 20, 2026
Music Blueface Speaks Out After Being Swatted Again, This Time In Miami Blueface has been dealing with some swatting issues while streaming, and that won't be changing anytime soon. By Alexander Cole September 14, 2026
Music Judge In Lil Durk's Trial Opens Door For Appeal If Jury Convicts Judge Michael Fitzgerald clarified how prosecutors must proceed in closing arguments in the Lil Durk case to ensure a fair process. By Gabriel Bras Nevares September 06, 2026
Music Kehlani Explains Bryson Tiller Comments: "That's Just Me" Kehlani explains why she shared such a passionate, lengthy message about Bryson Tiller. By Alex Zidel October 22, 2020
Music DJ Akademiks Offers Bold Prediction Concerning Drake's Relationship With UMG Drake and UMG remain in a legal battle with one another, but DJ Akademiks believes a resolution is coming fast. By Alexander Cole September 21, 2026
Music Rhode Island Honors Bhad Bhabie With Impact Award For Shaping The Culture With Her Artistry Throughout her music career Bhad Bhabie has feuded with Alabama Barker, Iggy Azalea, and Kim Kardashian for various reasons. By Bryson "Boom" Paul June 08, 2025
Music Smiley Did What Needed To Be Done: The OVO Star On Sobriety Journey, Borrowing Drake's Maybach & Debut Album Plans Exclusive: Smiley shares a hilarious story about "Nicky Nicky Nine Doors," discusses his new project & explains why Drake is "such a genuine guy." By Aron A. July 27, 2023