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Music Trap Lore Ross Addresses Criticism Of His Lil Durk Trial Coverage Trap Lore Ross' Lil Durk trial coverage angered many of Durk's fans due to his phrasing of defense strategies and comments on evidence. By Gabriel Bras Nevares September 19, 2026
Music Lil Durk Gets His Trial Delayed And Secures Bond Hearing In November Lil Durk faces another trial for racketeering and firearm-related charges after his murder-for-hire acquittal last week. By Gabriel Bras Nevares September 18, 2026
Music Every Song JAŸ-Z Plans To Break Down In New "JAŸ-Z In 8" Docuseries "JAŸ-Z In 8" will showcase the legendary rapper's creative process, and numerous songs are going to be part of the showcase. By Alexander Cole September 17, 2026
Music Lil Durk Breaks His Silence On His Murder-For-Hire Acquittal Although Lil Durk is still facing another trial for charges previously severed from this murder-for-hire case, he's confident he'll be free. By Gabriel Bras Nevares September 13, 2026
$Kendrick Lamar accepts the award for best rap album for Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers\".Xxx Grammys2023 18325050 Dcb Jpg E$ Music Kendrick Lamar Gets Trashed Over "So Good" Collab With Jhené Aiko Kendrick Lamar's recent appearance on Jhene Aiko's new album has fans divided over his R&B sensibilities. By Aron A. September 11, 2026
Music DJ Akademiks Baffled By Doodie Lo's Lil Durk Trial Antics DJ Akademiks was on stream Wednesday night, and found himself aghast at everything Doodie Lo has been doing. By Alexander Cole September 03, 2026
Music Is The Game Baiting Kendrick Lamar Into A Battle? On the new HNHH livestream, Aron A. and Gabriel Bras Nevares discussed The Game, Kendrick Lamar, hip-hop media, and more. By Alexander Cole August 25, 2026
Music Kanye West Breaks New Record, Thanks To SoFi Stadium Show Ye's SoFi Stadium shows helped him hold the new record for the highest-grossing concert by a rapper. By Aron A. July 24, 2026
Music Drake Cops Sexyy Red A New Birkin For Their Date To The World Cup Final Drake and Sexyy Red have a great friendship going, and it led to a date to the World Cup Final on Sunday afternoon. By Alexander Cole July 21, 2026
Music Joe Budden’s Girlfriend Checks Emanny For Insinuating He Cheats Joe Budden's girlfriend Shadée Monqiue was in the studio for a recent episode of his podcast, and didn't like what she was hearing. By Caroline Fisher February 24, 2026
Pop Culture Blueface Announces He's Having A Child With Nevaeh Blueface hopped on a livestream with Nevaeh Akira this weekend to share some exciting news, and they both seem really thrilled! By Zachary Horvath February 23, 2026
Music Lil Wayne Is The Most Influential Rapper Alive – LaRussell Just Outlined Why It's Complicated For every pint of lean, every blunt, Wayne maintained a relentless work ethic comparable to Kobe Bryant, yet LaRussell’s recent comments underline how Lil Wayne’s influence is both monumental and complicated. By Aron A. February 21, 2026