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Viral DDG's Friendly Interaction With A Woman On Stream Leads To Racial Slur Controversy It seems like DDG and the woman are fine, so this was something going out of proportion. Still, it was a risky and worrisome insinuation. By Gabriel Bras Nevares May 25, 2025
Music Prosecutors Believe Lil Durk Allegedly Incriminated Himself During DJ Akademiks Interview The feds have been searching to find any sort of evidence against Lil Durk, and they believe they struck gold with this clip. By Zachary Horvath May 20, 2025
Music Joey Bada$$ Disses Kendrick Lamar As Ray Vaughn Reveals It Was K. Dot Who Put Out The Hit Joey Bada$$ has been egging on Kendrick Lamar to join in on his battle with the West Coast, while Ray Vaughn remains hungry to prove himself. By Zachary Horvath May 20, 2025
Music Melyssa Ford Continues To Revel In Drake’s “GIMME A HUG” Praise Despite Joe Budden Shade Melyssa Ford is making the most of Drake's shoutout. By Caroline Fisher February 16, 2025
Music Island Boys Confirm Break Up After Member Franky Venegas Arrested Island Boys took the internet by storm in 2021, but they have made it clear that their music making days are behind them. By Elias Andrews February 25, 2025
Music DJ Hed Reveals How Much UMG Is Profiting On Drake’s New Album Despite Lawsuit Recently, DJ Hed discussed Drake's new album with PartyNextDoor "$ome $exy $ongs 4 U," and how UMG is making money off of it. By Caroline Fisher February 23, 2025
Music Ice Spice Ignores Sauce Gardner Dating Rumors In Leather Milan Fashion Week Look Ice Spice was recently spotted at the Ray-Ban party during Milan Fashion Week amid rumors she has a new man in her life. By Caroline Fisher February 28, 2025
Music Ray J Expresses Regret Over Notorious Fabolous Rant On "The Breakfast Club" Ray J admitted that he was "going through a lot" when he appeared on "The Breakfast Club" to threaten Fabolous. By Gabriel Bras Nevares February 27, 2025
Music "Go And Up Your Rank": UCLA Confirms Kendrick Lamar Took Classes In 2022 To "Level Up" His Pen UCLA's very proud to call Kendrick Lamar an alumnus, and fans think that these Psychology classes may have something to do with "Mr. Morale." By Gabriel Bras Nevares February 27, 2025
Music Doechii Says Doubts About The Intellect Of Hip-Hop Are “Rooted In Racism” Doechii gets candid in her new cover story with "The Cut." By Caroline Fisher February 20, 2025
Music Jay-Z Accused Of Paying People To Sue Rape Accuser’s Lawyer In New Lawsuit Tony Buzbee is not letting up. By Caroline Fisher January 08, 2025
Music Drake Daps Up Steph Curry Courtside Amidst LeBron James Drama The Boy and the Chef still going strong. By Elias Andrews January 13, 2025