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Erika Marie October 12, 2026 Music Lil Jon's upcoming memoir is due out on October 20th.
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Aron A. October 12, 2026 Politics The rapper plans to focus on technology, education, criminal justice reform and economic opportunity.
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Aron A. October 12, 2026 Music The number of hip-hop albums and songs dropping every week is declining as the industry looks to thin out the final quarter.
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Alexander Cole October 08, 2026 Music Diddy was allegedly caught with contraband in prison, and just a week later, he is already facing an extended prison stay.
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Alexander Cole October 08, 2026 Music Ice Cube and his son, O'Shea Jackson Jr. got into a heated argument on X with Dejon Paul, after Paul said Cube has done nothing for LA.
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Alexander Cole October 06, 2026 Music "JAŸ-Z In 8" has held some interesting reflections from Jay-Z, although he didn't address his current thoughts on Kanye West after Ye's rants.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares October 03, 2026 Music Drake's executive production of K-Os' upcoming album is a full circle moment considering their previous collaborations and history.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares October 03, 2026 Music Lil Baby is readying a release date for his upcoming project, marking his first since January 2025's "WHAM."
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Aron A. October 02, 2026 Music M.I.A.’s lawsuit is facing a new challenge as Kid Cudi argues that choosing who performs on his tour is protected speech.
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Erika Marie October 01, 2026 Music Ye is pushing back on a seven-figure legal bill, arguing his former handyman’s courtroom win was far more limited.
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Erika Marie September 30, 2026 Music A report suggests Diddy has enjoyed an unusually comfortable prison stay as cellphone footage adds another wrinkle to his time at Fort Dix.
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Erika Marie September 29, 2026
TV Jay-Z Reflects On Feeling Betrayed By Irv Gotti Friendship gets complicated as Jay-Z recalls feeling betrayed by Irv Gotti over Ja Rule and a possible Nas signing.
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Erika Marie 
Music Lil Jon Reveals Final Text To Son In Upcoming Memoir Lil Jon's upcoming memoir is due out on October 20th.
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Aron A. 
Politics Soulja Boy Teases 2028 Presidential Run The rapper plans to focus on technology, education, criminal justice reform and economic opportunity.
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Aron A. 
Music Hip-Hop Albums & Songs Dropping Tonight, October 9, 2026 The number of hip-hop albums and songs dropping every week is declining as the industry looks to thin out the final quarter.
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Alexander Cole 
Music Diddy's Prison Release Date Pushed Back Significantly After Contraband Allegations Diddy was allegedly caught with contraband in prison, and just a week later, he is already facing an extended prison stay.
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Alexander Cole 
Music Ice Cube & His Son Rip Dejon Paul To Shreds Amid Heated Debate About LA Rap Ice Cube and his son, O'Shea Jackson Jr. got into a heated argument on X with Dejon Paul, after Paul said Cube has done nothing for LA.
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Alexander Cole 
Music Jay-Z Explains Fighting With Kanye West Over Trump Diss On "Jail" "JAŸ-Z In 8" has held some interesting reflections from Jay-Z, although he didn't address his current thoughts on Kanye West after Ye's rants.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music Drake Is Funding Toronto Legend K-Os' First Album In Over A Decade Drake's executive production of K-Os' upcoming album is a full circle moment considering their previous collaborations and history.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music Lil Baby Confirms He's Dropping A New Album Before The Year Ends Lil Baby is readying a release date for his upcoming project, marking his first since January 2025's "WHAM."
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Aron A. 
Music Kid Cudi Wants M.I.A.’s $2.8M Lawsuit Thrown Out M.I.A.’s lawsuit is facing a new challenge as Kid Cudi argues that choosing who performs on his tour is protected speech.
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Erika Marie 
Music Kanye West Battles Ex-Handyman Over $1.23M Attorney Fee Request Ye is pushing back on a seven-figure legal bill, arguing his former handyman’s courtroom win was far more limited.
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Erika Marie 
Music Diddy Reportedly Gets Massages, Hennessy, & Cellphone Access In Prison A report suggests Diddy has enjoyed an unusually comfortable prison stay as cellphone footage adds another wrinkle to his time at Fort Dix.
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Erika Marie