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Music DJ Akademiks Reacts To Resurfaced Clip Of Jay-Z & Harvey Weinstein Recently, a clip of Jay-Z and Harvey Weinstein at the 2017 Sundance Film Festival resurfaced online, prompting speculation. By Caroline Fisher February 05, 2026
Music Man Who Killed J. Cole's Mentor Filthe Rich Convicted & Sentenced J. Cole has credited Fayetteville, North Carolina's rap duo Bomm Sheltuh, comprised of Filthe Rich and Nervous Reck, with opening his doors. By Gabriel Bras Nevares February 27, 2026
Music Drake's Father Dennis Graham Reveals He Doesn't Have Cancer Anymore On the opening track for "ICEMAN," "Make Them Cry," Drake revealed his dad Dennis Graham was going through a cancer battle. By Gabriel Bras Nevares May 15, 2026
Music A$AP Rocky Admits Ferg’s Name Change Bothered Him During a recent interview, A$AP Rocky opened up about his friendship with Ferg and how it's changed over the years. By Caroline Fisher January 22, 2026
Music How To Listen To The Alchemist & Budgie's 'The Good Book Vol. 3' For longtime fans of the series, 'The Good Book, Vol. 3' stands as both a continuation and an evolution By Tallie Spencer January 30, 2026
Music Drake's Wireless Festival Performances Featured Lauryn Hill, 21 Savage, Skepta & Countless More Guests Drake's star-studded Wireless Festival performances came as he continues to work on his new album, "Iceman." By Cole Blake July 14, 2025
Music TDE Punch Casually Reacts To Nicki Minaj's Explosive Allegations Yesterday evening (July 15), Nicki Minaj went absolutely ballistic on TDE Punch, accusing him of bullying, lying, and more. By Zachary Horvath July 16, 2025
Music Diddy & Cassie Sued By Male Escort Over Alleged STD & Secret Abortion A male escort named Clayton Howard alleges that he started participating in "freak-offs" with Diddy and Cassie in 2009. By Caroline Fisher July 04, 2025
Music Nas Shows Utmost Respect To Kendrick Lamar, Doechii, SZA & More On De La Soul Snippet Nas is lending another feature during this "Legend Has It" run and this one lands on De La Soul's album that's dropping later tonight. By Zachary Horvath November 20, 2025
Music Shyne Praises 50 Cent's Diddy Bashing, Explains Not Watching Netflix Doc Shyne recently spoke with AllHipHop and with "The Breakfast Club" to talk about 50 Cent and his Netflix Diddy documentary. By Gabriel Bras Nevares February 16, 2026
Music 50 Cent Trolls Diddy For Entering Therapy & Drug Abuse Programs 50 Cent is once again having fun at Diddy's expense on social media as he awaits sentencing while behind bars. By Cole Blake July 15, 2025
Music Kanye West's Sexual Assault Accuser Warns That His Social Media Admissions Will "Destroy" Him Lauren Pisciotta recently filed an amendment to his lawsuit against Kanye West, accusing him of alleged sexual battery and assault. By Cole Blake July 14, 2025