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Gabriel Bras Nevares March 29, 2026 Music J. Cole admitted his Kendrick Lamar apology dilutes his beef takes, but he doesn't understand why Kendrick felt like Drake "did Cole foul."
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Gabriel Bras Nevares March 28, 2026 Music Kanye West had a listening party in Los Angeles.
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Tallie Spencer March 27, 2026 Music Jay-Z sat down for his first in-depth interview in years.
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Aron A. March 25, 2026 Music Meek Mill's been pretty quiet lately regarding new music, but he's looking to make a splash after tweeting at J. Cole about his next album.
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Zachary Horvath March 23, 2026 Music Wack 100 and 42 Dugg had some issues that were seemingly resolved a couple of years ago, but tensions may be flaring back up again.
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Zachary Horvath March 20, 2026 Music Mal was steadfast with his take about Drake winning the beef against Kendrick Lamar and Rory has made him felt vindicated with this gossip.
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Zachary Horvath March 20, 2026 Music LUCKI has finally announced the release date of his long-awaited fifth studio album, and fans can't wait to hear what he has up his sleeve.
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Caroline Fisher March 18, 2026 Music Jay-Z is scheduled to perform with the Roots for the first time in over a decade at the Roots Picnic later this year.
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Caroline Fisher March 17, 2026 Music J. Cole recently dropped off a new batch of freestyles in honor of his 41st birthday, and he didn't hold back.
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Caroline Fisher January 28, 2026 Music DJ Akademiks has been going off on Lil Baby, alleging that the rapper had someone from his team slap him in Miami.
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Cole Blake January 26, 2026 Relationships Kanye West was clearly ready to instill his passion for music into North West from the moment she was born.
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Zachary Horvath January 22, 2026
Music Jimmy Henchman Responds To 50 Cent Claiming He Was Attacked In Prison Jimmy Henchman called a friend from behind bars to deny rumors that he was attacked in prison, speculation that 50 Cent allegedly shared.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music J. Cole Admits Confusion Over Kendrick Lamar's Drake Diss, Hopes They Reunite J. Cole admitted his Kendrick Lamar apology dilutes his beef takes, but he doesn't understand why Kendrick felt like Drake "did Cole foul."
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music Kanye West Previews 'Bully' Album At Los Angeles Listening Party Kanye West had a listening party in Los Angeles.
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Tallie Spencer 
Music Five Takeaways From Jay-Z's New Interview With GQ Jay-Z sat down for his first in-depth interview in years.
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Aron A. 
Music Meek Mill Has A Request For J. Cole After Announcing New Album Meek Mill's been pretty quiet lately regarding new music, but he's looking to make a splash after tweeting at J. Cole about his next album.
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Zachary Horvath 
Music Wack 100 Drops Alleged Paperwork From 42 Dugg's 2020 Arrest Wack 100 and 42 Dugg had some issues that were seemingly resolved a couple of years ago, but tensions may be flaring back up again.
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Zachary Horvath 
Music Rory Claims Producer Close To Kendrick Lamar Believes Drake Won The Battle Mal was steadfast with his take about Drake winning the beef against Kendrick Lamar and Rory has made him felt vindicated with this gossip.
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Zachary Horvath 
Music LUCKI Reveals Release Date For New Album “Drugs R Bad” LUCKI has finally announced the release date of his long-awaited fifth studio album, and fans can't wait to hear what he has up his sleeve.
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Caroline Fisher 
Music JAŸ-Z To Headline Roots Picnic 2026 Jay-Z is scheduled to perform with the Roots for the first time in over a decade at the Roots Picnic later this year.
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Caroline Fisher 
Music J. Cole Calls Out Rappers Who Use Beef To Sell Records J. Cole recently dropped off a new batch of freestyles in honor of his 41st birthday, and he didn't hold back.
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Caroline Fisher 
Music DJ Akademiks Defends Rod Wave During His Fiery Takedown Of Lil Baby DJ Akademiks has been going off on Lil Baby, alleging that the rapper had someone from his team slap him in Miami.
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Cole Blake 
Relationships Kim Kardashian Says Kanye West Played DJ While North Was Being Born Kanye West was clearly ready to instill his passion for music into North West from the moment she was born.
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Zachary Horvath