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Music DJ Vlad Denies Police Allegations, Says Hip Hop Media Was "Lame" Before VladTV DJ Vlad launched VladTV back in 2008, and he's been accused of working with authorities after his interviews go viral. By Erika Marie June 08, 2026
Music Joe Budden Reacts To Latto Disproving His Drake Ghostwriting Claims "The Joe Budden Podcast" discussed musical influence, artistic camaraderie, and creative processes in relation to Latto and Drake. By Gabriel Bras Nevares June 05, 2026
Music JAŸ-Z Continues To Elicit Massive Online Queues With SoFi Stadium Show JAŸ-Z is set to perform at SoFi Stadium on October 23, and fans have been lining up to get tickets before resale gets too crazy. By Alexander Cole June 12, 2026
Music Boosie Badazz Calls Houston Nightclub Assault Case A "Money Grab" Earlier today, we reported that Boosie Badazz was facing an assault case in Houston. Hours later, he has given a response. By Alexander Cole June 01, 2026
Music Lil Skies Reveals He Applied To Dollar General Amid Career Struggles Lil Skies had a huge rise to prominence in 2017, and to this day, fans remember some of his biggest hits fondly. By Alexander Cole June 16, 2026
Music Drake’s “ICEMAN” Projected To Dominate Billboard Hot 100 Next Week Are you surprised? By Aron A. May 19, 2026
Music A$AP Rocky Kisses Rihanna's Hand During Toronto Concert Rihanna has been accompanying A$AP Rocky on his recent tour, and on Sunday, the couple found themselves in Toronto. By Alexander Cole June 01, 2026
Music Baby Keem Reveals How Health Issues Forced Him Into A Five-Year Hiatus Baby Keem went five years between albums, and now, the artist is opening up about why that had to be the case. By Alexander Cole June 04, 2026
Music Big30 To Be Released From Jail Ahead Of Gucci Mane Kidnapping Trial Big30 and Pooh Shiesty are set to go on trial for the alleged kidnapping and robbery of legendary artist Gucci Mane. By Alexander Cole June 04, 2026
Music J. Cole Receives Major Props From Former NFL Star Ryan Clark During a recent episode of "The Pivot" podcast, former NFL star Ryan Clark spoke about his admiration for J. Cole. By Alexander Cole June 16, 2026
Relationships Big Tigger & Wife Respond Separately To Abuse Allegations After his wife shared photos of her bruised face, Big Tigger is "categorically" denying allegations that he is responsible. By Erika Marie June 12, 2026
Original Content Vince Staples, "Cry Baby," & The Expectations We Place On Rappers Why has Vince Staples' "Cry Baby" become so divisive? The answer may have less to do with the music & more to do with how audiences view Black artists. By Erika Marie June 15, 2026