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Music DJ Akademiks Vows To Stop Engaging With Ebro & Mero DJ Akademiks is currently at odds with both Ebro and The Kid Mero, but according to him, the feud is only boosting their numbers. By Caroline Fisher April 02, 2026
Music Pooh Shiesty's Memphis Home Raided By The FBI Pooh Shiesty has been home from prison since October, although his home in Cordova was recently raided by the FBI. By Alexander Cole April 01, 2026
Music Kanye West Surpasses J. Cole Thanks To “BULLY” Streaming Success Over the weekend, Kanye West dropped his long-awaited twelfth studio album, earning mixed reactions from listeners. By Caroline Fisher March 31, 2026
Music Wu-Tang Clan Fans Get Refunds As Several Members Bail On Australia Show The situation comes after Wu-Tang Clan announced a number of North American concerts for their farewell tour. By Cole Blake March 31, 2026
Music Ray J Clowns Tyrese For Disappointing Verzuz Battle With Tank Ray J crowned Tank the winner in the Tyrese Gibson "Verzuz" battle, comparing Tyrese's performance to Ray's own meager showing in 2022. By Gabriel Bras Nevares March 27, 2026
Music J. Cole Explains How Cam’ron Jumped The Gun On Lawsuit Against Him J. Cole explains what happened. By Tallie Spencer March 26, 2026
Original Content Why Roddy Ricch’s "The Box" Is The Perfect Song For This Era How Roddy Ricch's "The Box," and a strange noise that almost didn’t make the song may have changed his career. By Michael Kawaida February 27, 2020
Music A$AP Rocky Explains How People Treat Jay-Z Like A Therapist A$AP Rocky spoke about the dynamic while reflecting on his new film with Spike Lee and Denzel Washington, "Highest 2 Lowest." By Cole Blake September 25, 2025
Music Cardi B Breaks Silence On Rumor She’s An Industry Plant Sent To Dethrone Nicki Minaj During a recent appearance on "Call Her Daddy," Cardi B cleared up some long-running rumors about her career. By Caroline Fisher September 24, 2025
Music D4vd's Label Drops All Promotion Of His Music As Police Investigation Continues The decision comes as D4vd is currently on tour in promotion of his recent debut studio album, "Withered." By Cole Blake September 19, 2025
Music Adin Ross Takes Legal Action Over Megan Thee Stallion's Mariachi Band Subpoena Attempt The drama stems from Megan Thee Stallion's lawsuit against Milagro Gramz and her coverage of Tory Lanez's trial. By Cole Blake September 18, 2025
Music Ky Frost Breaks His Silence Amid T-Hood Shooting Allegations T-Hood was shot multiple times at his home in Snellville, Georgia in August, leading to his untimely death. By Caroline Fisher September 15, 2025