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Music DJ Akademiks Responds To Rumors Of A New J. Cole Album: "I Need Some Sleeping Material" Rumors are circulating that J. Cole might drop something this week, and as it turns out, DJ Akademiks really couldn't care less. By Alexander Cole January 07, 2026
Music Ray J Accuses Kim Kardashian & Kris Jenner Of Fraud During Prison Call With Suge Knight Ray J has had a lot to say about Kim Kardashian in recent years, even previously suggesting that he's responsible for her success. By Caroline Fisher July 28, 2025
Music Sexyy Red & GloRilla Address Criticism Of Female Rap As "Too Sexual" With Firm Response Sexyy Red says the criticism is hypocritical. By Cole Blake December 17, 2024
Music Jamie Foxx Essential Songs Discover Jamie Foxx’s top 5 essential songs that showcase his versatility and musical impact, from hits to heartfelt ballads. By Rain Adams July 03, 2024
Music Lil Yachty Says Drake Wrote His "Churchill Downs" Verse In Just 11 Minutes Lil Yachty claims Drake told him that he wrote his verse on Jack Harlow's "Churchill Downs" in just 11 minutes. By Cole Blake June 06, 2022
Music Juicy J Says Three 6 Mafia Broke Up Due To Excessive Drug Use Ahead of the group's "Verzuz" appearance this week, the rapper-producer spoke about the group using everything from "heroin to meth to cocaine." By Erika Marie November 30, 2021
Music Migos Explain The Meaning Behind "Culture" Album Name Migos talk about their impact on American culture. By hnhh January 25, 2017
Music Kendrick Lamar's "Not Like Us" Gets Chris Brown Turnt At The Club: Watch Chris Brown has shown off his impressive dance moves yet again. By Caroline Fisher June 19, 2024
Music Alicia Keys Suggests New Jay-Z Collab Could Be Coming Soon Alicia Keys posted a message thanking fans for their support of her and Jay-Z's "Empire State Of Mind," which hit 1 billion Spotify streams. By Gabriel Bras Nevares June 16, 2024
Music The Game Claims Rick Ross Chickened Out Of Dropping Diss Track It looks like The Game is employing some strategies from Drake and Kendrick's beef, as he's apparently heard Ross' response. By Gabriel Bras Nevares May 12, 2024
Music Joe Budden Hilariously Dances To Kendrick Lamar's Scathing Drake Diss, "Not Like Us" Joe Budden is thoroughly entertained. By Alexander Cole May 08, 2024
Music Megan Thee Stallion Cracks Herself Up With Jokes About Nicki Minaj's "Big Foot" Diss Track Attentive fans noticed the moment right away during her recent livestream. By Lavender Alexandria April 08, 2024