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Music J. Cole Says The "Universal Classic" In Hip-Hop Is Dead, But Is He Wrong? J. Cole was recently on "Lost In Vegas" where he offered up his thoughts on classic albums and where they stand in hip-hop. By Alexander Cole March 31, 2026
Music Kanye West Reveals The Meaning Behind New Album "Bully" A newly surfaced alleged text from Kanye West from back in 2024 explains the meaning of "Bully" amid fans' heated discussions about it. By Gabriel Bras Nevares March 29, 2026
Music EBK Jaaybo Could Spend 30 Years In Prison Over New Gun Charge DreamLlife Rizzy was shot in both legs in Oakland last March, and authorities believe they've identified the gun used to shoot him. By Caroline Fisher March 31, 2026
Music Lil Woody Shares Nuanced Thoughts On Pooh Shiesty's Arrest Pooh Shiesty is right back in custody after returning from a 63-month sentence last October over a gun charge. By Zachary Horvath April 02, 2026
Music Kanye West Delivers Epic Setlist During Night One Of His SoFi Stadium Series Kanye West performed in front of a packed house at SoFi Stadium on Wednesday, and fans were treated to an all-time great setlist. By Alexander Cole April 02, 2026
Music Pooh Shiesty Might Go To Jail For Life For Allegedly Kidnapping Gucci Mane Pooh Shiesty, his father, and six other suspects were arrested earlier this week for allegedly kidnapping and robbing Gucci Mane at gunpoint. By Gabriel Bras Nevares April 03, 2026
Music Kanye West's "Bully" Album Divides The Ye Fanbase After Streaming Release Kanye West's "Bully" is finally out on platforms like Spotify and Apple Music, and debates around A.I., sonic direction, and politics abound. By Gabriel Bras Nevares March 28, 2026
Music "Joe Budden Podcast" Laughs At Pooh Shiesty's "FDO" Lyrics After His Arrest "The Joe Budden Podcast" also discussed allegations that Gucci Mane snitched on Pooh Shiesty after Shiesty allegedly kidnapped Gucci. By Gabriel Bras Nevares April 04, 2026
Music Kanye West Brings Out Lauryn Hill & Travis Scott At SoFi Stadium Show Alongside Kanye West and Travis Scott, Lauryn Hill also brought out her sons Zion and YG Marley to perform with her. By Gabriel Bras Nevares April 04, 2026
Music DJ Akademiks Argues J. Cole Hates His Fans, Compares Cole To Will Smith J. Cole has been going on a media tour as of late, and DJ Akademiks isn't very impressed with the way Cole has handled himself. By Alexander Cole March 31, 2026
Music French Montana & Max B Announce Tour To Promote New Project, "Wave Gods 2: Cosmo Brothers" The announcement comes after French Montana and Max B already teamed up on "Coke Wave 3.5: Narcos," earlier this year. By Cole Blake March 31, 2026
Music Who Was Jha Jha? The First Lady Of Dipset While the rap world is mourning the loss of Jha Jha, we thought we'd honor her by going over her career accomplishments and more. By Zachary Horvath March 30, 2026