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Music Drake Allegedly Threatened Kendrick Lamar & His Team Behind The Scenes DJ Akademiks discussed the claims he heard from a member of Kendrick Lamar's team during a recent livestream. By Cole Blake June 12, 2025
Music Wiz Khalifa Overcome With Emotion During "Kush & Orange Juice"-Themed Tiny Desk Debut Wiz Khalifa is the latest rapper to team up with NPR to help celebrate Black Music Month and he did so with his classic mixtape. By Zachary Horvath June 11, 2025
Music Lil Wayne Silences The Haters At The BET Awards With Stunning "Welcome To Tha Carter" & "A Milli" Performance Lil Wayne is one of hip-hop's most beloved legends and last night, he received his flowers at the 25th Anniversary BET Awards. By Alexander Cole June 10, 2025
Music Tyler The Creator Boldly Proclaims "F**K ICE" Amid Los Angeles Protests Tyler The Creator joins The Game as another Los Angeles artist as protestors are advocating against ICE raids in the area. By Gabriel Bras Nevares June 09, 2025
Music Lil Wayne Drops New Trailer For "Tha Carter VI" And Fans Can't Contain Their Excitement Lil Wayne's new album, "Tha Carter VI" is only hours away, but he's still been keeping details about the project to a minimum. By Cole Blake June 05, 2025
Music Kendrick Lamar Will Officially Appear On Clipse's New Album "Let God Sort Em Out" Pusha T and No Malice told GQ that Kendrick Lamar handed his feature verse for Clipse's new album a while ago. By Gabriel Bras Nevares June 02, 2025
Music Chrisean Rock Can't Hold Back Her Emotions While Holding Son Chrisean Jr. In Church Chrisean Rock is trying her best to move on and heal from her previous drama, whether it's related to Blueface or her public antics. By Gabriel Bras Nevares June 02, 2025
Relationships Kanye West Files Cease And Desist Against Kim Kardashian As Heated Custody War Continues Kanye West was seemingly inspired to file this letter after Kim Kardashian's alleged treatment of North West at the Met Gala. By Zachary Horvath May 09, 2025
Music NORE Vs. Karen: Rapper Details Racist Miami Restaurant Encounter NORE and DJ EFN host the popular hip-hop podcast Drink Champs. The show has created classic moments with Kanye West. By Bryson "Boom" Paul May 08, 2025
Music Lil Durk Reportedly Denied Bail In Murder-For-Hire Case While there have been positive strides for Lil Durk when it comes to his lyrics' exclusion from his trial, things still look grim for the MC. By Gabriel Bras Nevares May 08, 2025
Music Joe Budden Insists Megan Thee Stallion’s Met Gala Look Had “Nothing To Do” With The Theme According to Joe Budden, Megan Thee Stallion's Met Gala look didn't go with the theme, but she did look great. By Caroline Fisher May 08, 2025
Music Beyonce Brings Out Her Mom Tina Knowles During Tour To Celebrate Her New Book's Success Beyonce and Tina Knowles also took the stage with the former's daughters Blue Ivy and Rumi during the "COWBOY CARTER" tour. By Gabriel Bras Nevares May 04, 2025