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Music Kanye West's Switzerland Concert Canceled By Soccer Club This follows Kanye West's other concert cancelations, show postponements, and travel bans in the United Kingdom, France, and Poland. By Gabriel Bras Nevares April 18, 2026
Music Swizz Beatz Clap Back At Fan Again Claiming He & Timbaland Sold Out Verzuz A casual Instagram Live battle between producers Timbaland and Swizz Beatz during the COVID-19 lockdown. The producers battled first. By Bryson "Boom" Paul June 08, 2025
Music Drake Drops Three Cryptic Messages Ahead Of "ICEMAN" Drake is dropping "ICEMAN" on May 15th, and ahead of the album, the artist has come through with some interesting cryptic messages. By Alexander Cole April 23, 2026
Music Jay-Z Drops New Website Celebrating 30-Year Career After "Dead Presidents" Jay-Z has caused a lot of speculation about possible new music, a "Reasonable Doubt" rerelease, and more with this new website. By Gabriel Bras Nevares February 21, 2026
Music "Jane" Alleges She Traded Diddy "Freak-Offs" For Rent Money An anonymous alleged former partner of Diddy's and alleged sex trafficking victim took the stand in his trial this week. By Gabriel Bras Nevares June 06, 2025
Music XXXTentacion's Son Gekyume Bares A Striking Resemblance To His Father In School Photo Jenesis Sanchez welcomed Gekyume seven months after XXXTentacion was shot and killed in Florida in 2018. By Cole Blake August 29, 2025
Music TDE Affiliates Claim The Game Is Lying About Wanting To Sign Kendrick Lamar Kendrick Lamar and The Game's relationship has been under quite the scrutiny in the aftermath of the Drake battle. By Gabriel Bras Nevares November 28, 2025
Streetwear Playboi Carti Rumored As Supreme’s Next Photo Tee Star Rumors suggest Playboi Carti could front the Supreme FW25 photo tee, a coveted spot once held by cultural icons. By Ben Atkinson August 20, 2025
Music Drakeo The Ruler's Dad Claims Kendrick Lamar Used Son's Style Without Credit Because Of "Politics" Drakeo the Ruler's dad appeared on No Jumper and discussed Kendrick Lamar taking Drakeo's flow on songs from the "GNX" album. By Devin Morton August 26, 2025
Politics Nicki Minaj Wonders If She's Really "Canceled" For Donald Trump Support Nicki Minaj may have gotten lots of backlash for endorsing Donald Trump, but she continues to succeed as one of hip-hop's biggest superstars. By Gabriel Bras Nevares March 20, 2026
Music J. Cole Reveals How Often He Speaks To Drake & Kendrick Lamar J. Cole spoke about Drake, Kendrick Lamar, and their viral feud from 2024 during a new interview with Cam'ron. By Cole Blake March 23, 2026
Music Lil Tay Claims Family Disowned Her After Opening OnlyFans Account, Tells Women To “Drop The Link” Lil Tay’s family allegedly disowned her for opening an OnlyFans, and she wants other women to follow in her footsteps. By Devin Morton August 17, 2025