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Music DJ Akademiks Weighs In On Gucci Mane Authorizing A New Pooh Shiesty Album Pooh Shiesty is dropping a new album on Gucci Mane's record label tonight, and DJ Akademiks has some perspective on all of this. By Alexander Cole August 06, 2026
TV Drake Apologizes To iShowSpeed After Hypocritically Barking At Goth Girl Drake went on a 20v1 and barked at a goth girl, which went against critical advice he previously bestowed upon iShowSpeed. By Alexander Cole August 10, 2026
Music Drake Shouts Out His "Mentor" 2 Chainz For Praising Their "No Lie" Collab Drake and 2 Chainz have collaborated a lot over the years, so to see their bond remain strong is heartening for fans. By Gabriel Bras Nevares August 22, 2026
Music Fat Joe Speaks On Trying To Squash Drake's Beef With DJ Khaled Fat Joe has given Drake much praise, and Drizzy's beef with Joe's friend DJ Khaled put him in a tough spot. By Gabriel Bras Nevares August 28, 2026
Music Kim Kardashian Shows Love To North West Performing At Kanye West's Portugal Show Kim Kardashian may not be on the best terms with her ex-husband Kanye West, but they both support their daughter North through everything. By Gabriel Bras Nevares August 08, 2026
Music Rick Ross Tries To Downplay 50 Cent's Success With Verzuz & G-Unit Reeboks Rick Ross is trying to troll amid 50 Cent's Verzuz pop-out and his G-Unit Reebok relaunch selling out quick. By Gabriel Bras Nevares August 22, 2026
Relationships Serayah Puts Joey Bada$$ On Blast With Recorded Conversation A deleted video showed Joey Bada$$ discussing his relationship with Serayah after she accused him of repeated infidelity. By Erika Marie August 24, 2026
Music Wayno Responds To Drake And Calls Him A Hypocrite For Dissing Marvel Drake tried to come at Wayno for his response to the 20v1, and now, Wayno is explaining why Drake's own response misses the mark completely. By Alexander Cole August 11, 2026
Music N.O.R.E. Fires Back At DJ Vlad After Being Called A “Snake” N.O.R.E. also accused DJ Vlad of exploiting "Black drama" while explaining why he ultimately refused to appear on VladTV. By Erika Marie August 26, 2026
Music Quality Control's Pierre "P" Thomas Goes To Hospital After Heart Attack Pierre "P" Thomas' family reportedly asked fans to give him and his loved ones privacy and send prayers for the Quality Control cofounder. By Gabriel Bras Nevares August 21, 2026
Music ASAP Rocky Says Rihanna Romance Changed Dynamics Within ASAP Mob The trial may be over, but ASAP Rocky says he has not moved past ASAP Relli’s betrayal in court. By Erika Marie August 04, 2026
Music DJ Akademiks Claims West Coast Hip-Hop Is "Dead" Beyond Kendrick Lamar DJ Akademiks also had a lot to say about Kendrick Lamar and The Game's long-running tensions, and he has a problem with their resurgence. By Gabriel Bras Nevares August 08, 2026