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Music Will Jay-Z's Yankee Stadium Shows Be Livestreamed? Fans who couldn't cop tickets for Jay-Z's three Yankee Stadium shows this weekend are trying to find alternative ways to experience them. By Gabriel Bras Nevares July 10, 2026
Music Peter Rosenberg Calls Nicki Minaj A "Loser" After Nicki Minaj appeared at the White House, Peter Rosenberg shared his unfiltered thoughts on the rapper during a recent broadcast. By Erika Marie July 09, 2026
Music Jay-Z Spotted Rehearsing For Yankee Stadium Shows This Weekend Fans are already searching for clues about surprise guests and the setlist as Jay-Z gets ready for his hometown return. By Erika Marie July 08, 2026
Music J. Cole Announces 144-Page "Fall-Off" Magazine Dedicated To The History Of Hip-Hop J. Cole is looking to honor the history and culture of hip-hop in a new magazine that is a companion piece to "The Fall-Off." By Alexander Cole July 08, 2026
Music Carl Thomas Brings Too Short Out To Perform Biggie's “The World Is Filled” At Verzuz Carl Thomas & Case came through with the hits. By Aron A. October 23, 2026
Music Killer Mike Lands Features From André 3000, Lil Wayne & More On New Album Killer Mike's forthcoming album includes appearances from Dave Chappelle, Andre 3000 and Lil Wayne. By Aron A. March 20, 2023
Music French Montana's Florida Music Video Shooting Results In Lawsuit Against Rapper Rob49 and Montega were filming the visual for their "Igloo" collaboration in January when gunfire suddenly rang out, leaving 10 people injured. By Hayley Hynes March 20, 2023
Music The Weeknd Settles "Call Out My Name" Copyright Lawsuit The Weeknd has reached a settlement in the copyright lawsuit regarding "Call Out My Name." By Cole Blake March 20, 2023
TV Billie Eilish Shows Off Morbid Makeup From BTS Of "Swarm" The "Bury a Friend" singer gets bloody. By Evelyn Meyer March 20, 2023
Sports Ja Rule Discusses Ja Morant, Says Hip-Hop Negatively Influenced His Actions The rapper agreed with Patrick Beverly's take that rap culture drove the Grizzlies star to act recklessly and hedonistically. By Gabriel Bras Nevares March 19, 2023
Music Drake's Lollapalooza Argentina Set Cut Short, Fans Upset The Canadian singer reportedly blocked his show from being streamed minutes before going on stage, stared 15 minutes late, and ended his set about 30 minutes early. By Gabriel Bras Nevares March 19, 2023
Pop Culture 21 Savage Songs: His Best Collaborations 21 Savage lyrics are flawless, and introspective, and his collaborations legendary. By Michael Amimo April 19, 2023