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Music Drake's Upcoming Tour Is Reportedly "Out Of This World" Drake is going on a tour in 2027, and according to DJ Akademiks, it is everything fans are hoping for and more. By Alexander Cole September 21, 2026
Music The Weeknd Reveals The True Status Of His "Retirement" The Weeknd is one of the biggest artists in the entire world, and months ago, he made it appear as though he was done. By Alexander Cole September 17, 2026
Music Diddy’s Legal Team Moves To Drop Him Over Unpaid Fees The attorneys handling Diddy’s $100 million defamation case want out after a prolonged dispute over payment and communication. By Erika Marie September 16, 2026
Music Drake Confirms He Is Going On Tour Very Soon Drake has come through with three albums so far this year, so it is about time he takes these projects on tour. By Alexander Cole September 15, 2026
Music Young Thug Thanks Brian Steel During Concert For Working With Lil Durk Brian Steel was on Lil Durk's defense team for his murder-for-hire trial and represented Young Thug in the YSL RICO case. By Gabriel Bras Nevares September 13, 2026
Music Vince Staples Says He Doesn't Have A Favorite Song Of His, Responds To Fans Who Don't Get It Vince defended his stance. By Tallie Spencer September 10, 2026
Music Jay-Z Reportedly Sells Out Night One Of His London Concerts Jay-Z is just minutes away from taking the stage at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London tonight, and fans seem ready for it. By Gabriel Bras Nevares September 04, 2026
Music Hip-Hop Albums Dropping In September Of 2026 September 2026 is shaping up to be a bit slower for hip-hop albums, as so far, only about a dozen albums have been confirmed. By Alexander Cole September 01, 2026
Music Joe Budden Questions Why Elliott Wilson Is Working With DJ Vlad On "The Joe Budden Podcast," he and his cohosts discussed if it's a "demotion" for Elliott Wilson to be collaborating with DJ Vlad. By Gabriel Bras Nevares August 29, 2026
Music Jermaine Dupri Resolves $18M Sony Royalty Lawsuit The case ended before Sony filed a response, with neither side revealing the terms of their agreement. By Erika Marie August 28, 2026
Music NLE Choppa Fires More NBA YoungBoy Disses On New Song "Hello Revenge" NBA YoungBoy fans think he may have responded to NLE on a few occasions now, but the shots are still pretty vague. By Gabriel Bras Nevares November 28, 2025
Music NBA YoungBoy Goes Viral For McDonald's Play Place Video YB is spotted in a rare, lighthearted moment. By Tallie Spencer November 27, 2025