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Music J. Cole’s “The Fall-Off” World Tour Is Already Making History This July, J. Cole will embark on a 73-date world tour in support of his seventh studio album, "The Fall-Off." By Caroline Fisher March 18, 2026
Music DJ Akademiks Goes Off On Ebro And Tells Him The Real Reason He Was Fired DJ Akademiks has been jawing with Ebro since the latter's firing from Hot 97 and once again, he's pointing out his failure. By Zachary Horvath March 16, 2026
Reviews 21 Savage "WHAT HAPPENED TO THE STREETS?" Review "WHAT HAPPENED TO THE STREETS?" is a fitting installment in 21 Savage’s catalog, both a reckoning with the world he came from and the one he is carving out for himself. By Aron A. December 16, 2025
Music LeBron James Called Out For Rocking Drake NOCTA Jacket In New Ad LeBron James seemingly fell out with Drake after supporting Kendrick Lamar, but now he’s being accused of switching up. By Caroline Fisher December 09, 2025
Music Drake Beats Out Kendrick Lamar On Top Spotify Artists List Drake and Kendrick Lamar have been going back and forth since 2024, and the Spotify Wrapped numbers tell an interesting story. By Alexander Cole December 03, 2025
Music Tory Lanez Is Recovering Well Following Brutal Prison Stabbing Recently, Tory Lanez was stabbed 14 times in the back, torso, head, and face by a fellow inmate, leaving him with two collapsed lungs. By Caroline Fisher May 16, 2025
Music Kanye West’s Decrepit Church Under Investigation For Alleged Arson Kanye West bought the plot of land for $1.5 million where the Cornerstone Christian Church used to be back in January 2023. By Zachary Horvath May 10, 2025
Music Lil Uzi Vert Collaborator Drives Excitement For Potential "The Perfect LUV Tape" Sequel With Tantalizing Update Lil Uzi Vert has been quiet since "Eternal Atake 2," but they might be coming back this year with another sequel project. By Zachary Horvath May 03, 2025
Music Kanye West Says Jay-Z Refused To Be On The "Jail" Remix With Marilyn Manson The revelation comes as Kanye West has been making numerous headlines for speaking on his relationship with Jay-Z. By Cole Blake April 27, 2025
Music Kanye West Makes Surprise Dave Blunts Comparison To Eminem Dave Blunts claims he wrote every song of Kanye West's upcoming album, WW3. The album was set to be released last month. By Bryson "Boom" Paul April 26, 2025
Music Young Thug Gets Vulnerable As He Reflects On Two-Year Prison Stay During his recent interview with “GQ,” Young Thug also discussed his lyrics being used in court, his relationship with Gunna, and more. By Caroline Fisher April 26, 2025
Music 50 Cent Flaunts Sold-Out London Show After Ja Rule Trolled Him Over Alleged Low Ticket Sales Recently, Ja Rule mocked 50 Cent over rumors that he was struggling to sell tickets to his "Legacy" tour, prompting a shady response. By Caroline Fisher July 02, 2025