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Music DJ Akademiks Warns West Coast Artists After Dody6 & Kendrick Lamar Debacle Dody6 called Kendrick Lamar out while revealing he became homeless after the success of "hey now," and then apologized for his remarks. By Gabriel Bras Nevares April 28, 2025
Music DJ Akademiks Surprisingly Gives Major Props To Kendrick Lamar For His "Grand National Tour" DJ Akademiks, who has defended Drake throughout his feud with Kendrick Lamar, took a nuanced position on the tour. By Cole Blake April 28, 2025
Music Travis Scott Hints At "Jackboys 2" Release Date With Birthday Tribute For His Mom Travis Scott will be celebrating his 34th birthday on April 30th and may have new music in store for fans. By Cole Blake April 28, 2025
Music Lil Durk Leaves DJ Akademiks Stunned With Unforeseen Phone Call From Behind Bars DJ Akademiks has previously interviewed Lil Durk and extensively covered the rapper's murder-for-hire allegations. By Gabriel Bras Nevares April 28, 2025
Music Boosie Badazz's Meet-N-Greets Are Even More Hands-On Than Chris Brown Boosie Badazz and Chris Brown's Meet-N-Greets have trended across social media with comparisons of which have the wildest fans. By Bryson "Boom" Paul April 27, 2025
Music Rihanna Gives GloRilla A Surprise FaceTime Call During Glo's Fenty Shoot Rihanna and GloRilla are massive fans of one another, and we expect a Fenty collab to bring them together very soon. By Gabriel Bras Nevares April 27, 2025
Music 50 Cent Continues To Target Big Meech With Relentless “Rat” Accusations 50 Cent has been going after Big Meech ever since the "BMF" founder linked up with Rick Ross after getting out of prison. By Caroline Fisher April 27, 2025
Politics Kehlani Responds To Cornell University Cutting Them From Concert Due To Pro-Palestine Views Cornell University alleged Kehlani spread antisemitic messages on their platforms due to their advocacy against the Palestine conflict. By Gabriel Bras Nevares April 27, 2025
Music Vybz Kartel Sports Custom Drake-Gifted OVO Chain During Stream With Kai Cenat Drake recently surprised Vybz Kartel with a special gift in honor of his release from prison and back-to-back shows in New York City. By Caroline Fisher April 27, 2025
Music Kanye West Finally Addresses Young Thug & Future Recreating His "Otis" Music Video Young Thug dropped the Future-assisted "Money on Money" ahead of the release of his new album, "UY Scuti." By Cole Blake April 27, 2025
Music Mariah The Scientist Confirms Young Thug's Release Date For New Album "UY SCUTI" Young Thug just dropped "Money On Money" with Future, his first single since his prison release. The new album "UY SCUTI" isn't far behind. By Gabriel Bras Nevares April 27, 2025
Music Kanye West Admits He Wishes He Was Friends With 50 Cent While Listing His Favorite Artists Despite the new message, Kanye West recently trolled 50 Cent in a post about the release of his iconic album, "Graduation." By Cole Blake April 27, 2025