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Music Montreal's Concordia University Is Offering A Drake Course Next Fall Concordia University Professor Yassin "Narcy" Alsalman will teach "Drake: Media, Myth, and Manhood" next fall. By Gabriel Bras Nevares July 01, 2026
Music Ming Li, Nicki Minaj's Sister, Tattooed Cardi B's Ex's Name On Her Face For Valentine's Day Nicki Minaj's little sister's new ink causes controversy. By Bryson "Boom" Paul February 15, 2025
Music Lil Skies Net Worth 2024: What Is The Rapper Worth? Explore Lil Skies' rise to fame, from his early beginnings in Pennsylvania to becoming a renowned rap sensation with a dedicated fanbase. By Rain Adams June 03, 2024
Politics Donald Trump Calls Nicki Minaj A "Fantastic Winner" At "Melania" Premiere While some of United States President Donald Trump's supporters aren't fans of Nicki Minaj, he's as supportive of her as she is of him. By Gabriel Bras Nevares February 06, 2026
Music Alexis Skyy Sued For Alleged Beatdown Of Her Ex-Assistant Surveillance footage from 2024 showed Alexis Skyy and two friends appearing to jump Anthony Gaskin in the lobby of an apartment building. By Cole Blake March 10, 2026
Music Fans Wrestle With Possibility That Drake Sampled The Weeknd On "What Did I Miss?" The Weeknd and Drake's relationship has been spotty throughout the last decade, but at this moment in time, things are far from friendly. By Zachary Horvath July 05, 2025
Music Hook Music App Presents The Lil Baby "Mrs. Trendsetter" Challenge Lil Baby's "Mrs. Trendsetter" is going viral right now, and you can win $500 or a Nobu date night by getting in on the action. By Gabriel Bras Nevares May 15, 2026
Music Doechii Concert Scam Leads To $180K Lawsuit Against Booking Agent An Atlanta-based event firm accused a New Jersey booking agent of never fulfilling his promise to book Doechii for a festival and repay them. By Gabriel Bras Nevares August 15, 2025
Politics Kanye West Wants To Meet With Jewish Leaders Amid Wireless Controversy Wireless Festival has since decided to cancel this year's event in London after facing tons of backlash for booking Kanye West. By Cole Blake April 07, 2026
Music Several Artists Pull Their D4vd Collabs From Streaming Amid His Arrest D4vd was becoming a breakout superstar thanks in part to some massive collaborations. But artists and labels are now disassociating. By Zachary Horvath April 23, 2026
Relationships Kenneth Petty Accused Of Hiding Income As Nicki Minaj's Manger While Alleged Rape Victim Demands Damages Jennifer Hough previously accused Kenneth Petty of allegedly raping her back when they were both 16 years old. By Cole Blake March 24, 2025
Music Suspect Arrested In Connection With Beyonce Hard Drive Theft In July, a suitcase containing hard drives full of unreleased Beyonce music was stolen out of her choreographer's rental car in Atlanta. By Caroline Fisher September 16, 2025