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Music Michael Rubin Writes Powerful Character Letter For Lil Durk Michael Rubin has joined JAY-Z and J. Cole in writing a character letter for Lil Durk ahead of his bond hearing next week. By Alexander Cole October 28, 2026
Music Drake Lands Fifth Consecutive SOCAN Songwriter Honor While Drake continues sitting out the Grammys, SOCAN is once again recognizing his songwriting impact at home. By Erika Marie October 13, 2026
Streetwear Nike’s Georgia x Outkast Collection Sells Out Its Biggest Pieces Fast Nike, Georgia, and Outkast teamed up on a football collection with jerseys, jackets, and a Destroyer jacket that sold out. By Ben Atkinson October 28, 2026
Pop Culture Druski Thanks Ye For TIME Shoutout With A Deep-Cut Throwback After Ye congratulated him on his TIME cover, Druski answered with a throwback clip from Ye’s unaired comedy pilot. By Erika Marie October 01, 2026
Original Content NBA Youngboy's Criminal Record: A Brief History A timeline dissecting the rap sensation's history of run-ins with the law. By Isaiah Cane October 04, 2020
Music Nicki Minaj Seeks Dismissal From $275K Production Lawsuit A New York judge will decide whether Nicki Minaj can be removed as an individual defendant in a lawsuit regarding Jingle Ball & "Pink Friday 2." By Erika Marie July 17, 2026
Streetwear Cardi B's Birthday Spree Gets Even Bigger With Rare Rolex Cardi B added an ultra-rare Rolex Daytona "Barbie" and a custom diamond ring to her collection for her 34th birthday this month. By Ben Atkinson October 24, 2026
Music Brian Steel Takes Aim At Prosecutors Who Use Rap Lyrics In Court Brian Steel was recently a guest on T.I.'s "expediTIously," and it is here where they had a conversation about rap lyrics. By Alexander Cole October 07, 2026
Music Kendrick Lamar "Not Like Us" Lyrical Breakdown Kendrick came not just for Drake, but the OVO crew as well. By Demi Phillips May 08, 2024
Music Diddy Continues To Refute Clayton Howard's Allegations, Wants Lawsuit Tossed Diddy is challenging Clayton Howard's allegations. By Tallie Spencer October 15, 2026
Pop Culture NBA YoungBoy Look-Alike "NCAA YoungBoy" Found Dead: Report Lil Pnut, known for his uncanny resemblance to NBA YoungBoy, passed away at age 21. By Thomas Galindo January 30, 2022
Music Faith Evans' Company Faces Nearly $14M Payout In Biggie Estate Battle With millions in catalog earnings at stake, Faith Evans' company has lost a major dispute over payments owed to Biggie's mother's trust. By Erika Marie October 29, 2026