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Music DJ Akademiks Warns Maino That He's Dealing With The "Drake & Jay-Z" Of The Talking Realm Maino responded to DJ Akademiks' comments about his podcast co-host Fabolous and now it seems we are in for a back-and-forth roast session. By Zachary Horvath December 05, 2025
Music Kanye West's "Bully" Distributor Mocks J. Cole While Refuting First Day Streams J. Cole caught a stray when Gamma claimed Kanye West's "Bully" streamed better on Spotify in its first 24 hours than recent reports suggest. By Gabriel Bras Nevares March 29, 2026
Music Joey Bada$$ Explains Why He Canceled Tour With Ab-Soul & Rapsody Rapsody previously denied rumors that Joey Bada$$ canceled his "Dark Aura" tour with her and Ab-Soul due to low ticket sales. By Gabriel Bras Nevares October 25, 2025
Music Kendrick Lamar's Handwrap At The Grammys Sparks Theories About His Next Album Kendrick Lamar had a huge night at the Grammy Awards, taking home Best Rap Album for his 2024 project, "GNX." By Cole Blake February 04, 2026
Music Drake Has Reportedly Apologized To Metro Boomin Multiple Times Drake and Metro Boomin have been at odds with one another for the last few years, but according to 21 Savage, things are looking up. By Zachary Horvath December 12, 2025
Music The Game Justifies His Absence From Kendrick Lamar's "Pop Out" Many fans have been critical of The Game's statement due to what he previously said about Kendrick Lamar and his "Pop Out" concert in L.A. By Gabriel Bras Nevares December 20, 2025
Music Tyler, The Creator, Clipse, Playboi Carti & More Submit For 2026 Grammys Kendrick Lamar and Drake are Grammy titans, but there are ton more heavy hitters looking to dethrone them and they have worthy submissions. By Zachary Horvath October 04, 2025
Viral Dame Dash & Charlamagne Tha God's Heated Interview Devolves Into Schoolyard Insults Dame Dash has had some choice words for Charlamagne Tha God before, but things really got out of hand on "The Breakfast Club." By Zachary Horvath September 16, 2025
Music "Joe Budden Podcast" Questions Punch About Drake & Kendrick Lamar's Tour TDE president Punch assessed the early dynamic between Kendrick Lamar and Drake and how it evolved on "The Joe Budden Podcast." By Gabriel Bras Nevares May 10, 2026
Music Lil Tjay Allegedly Mocks Adin Ross & Cuffem's Friend Konvy After Shooting Lil Tjay's beef with Adin Ross and Cuffem may have influenced his alleged reaction to Kick streamer Konvy being shot at during an NYC stream. By Gabriel Bras Nevares January 10, 2026
Music Fat Joe & Tony Yayo Check Max B Over Big Daddy Kane Disrespect Fat Joe and Tony Yayo were not going to tolerate any disrespect toward Big Daddy Kane. By Aron A. May 20, 2026
Music Playboi Carti Reportedly Arrested For Alleged Assault Before Utah Concert Take this Playboi Carti report with a massive grain of salt, as there are various conflicting bits of information on the Internet. By Gabriel Bras Nevares October 18, 2025