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Music A$AP Rocky Previews New Song "Punk Rocky" And It's Dropping Sooner Than You Think A$AP Rocky is almost here with his highly anticipated new album "Don't Be Dumb," which is set to come out on January 16. By Gabriel Bras Nevares January 02, 2026
Music Kanye West Reportedly Left The Diddy Trial After Just About Half An Hour Kanye West greeted Diddy's son Christian "King" Combs when he arrived at the Bad Boy mogul's federal trial in New York City on Friday. By Gabriel Bras Nevares June 13, 2025
Music Kendrick Lamar's "Not Like Us" Is Eligible For RIAA Diamond Certification Kendrick Lamar is continuing to reach new sales milestones with last year's hit Drake diss track, "Not Like Us." By Cole Blake July 08, 2025
Music 21 Savage Is The Most Honest Rapper In Drake’s Corner 21 Savage may not be an elder statesman by age, but his measured honesty during Drake’s feud with Kendrick Lamar revealed a maturity few in rap are willing to practice. By Aron A. December 19, 2025
Music Kanye West Claps Back After Fan Calls Him A “White Edgelord” Kanye West is even getting mad at his own fans on social media after his controversial antics continued on Wednesday. By Cole Blake April 02, 2025
Music Kendrick Lamar's Verse On New Clipse Album Draws Impassioned Reactions From Fans & Haters As arguably the most anticipated, hyped-up, and leaked verse of the year, Kendrick Lamar's Clipse feature was unsurprisingly grand. By Gabriel Bras Nevares July 11, 2025
Pop Culture Sherri Shepherd Is Unfazed By Viral Backlash To Her Controversial Megan Thee Stallion Comments Sherri Shepherd previously came under fire for criticizing Megan Thee Stallion's outfit to the Vanity Fair Oscars party. By Cole Blake June 09, 2025
Music DJ Akademiks Explains Why Kanye West Would Beat Drake In “Verzuz” Despite being a massive fan of Drake, DJ Akademiks says Kanye West has more culture-defining songs to put him over the top. By Cole Blake February 09, 2026
Music Drake Honors Lil Wayne With New Profile Photo, Fans Wonder If It Signals Something Bigger Fans believe any little update might point to 'ICEMAN.' By Tallie Spencer March 12, 2026
Music J. Cole Admits Confusion Over Kendrick Lamar's Drake Diss, Hopes They Reunite J. Cole admitted his Kendrick Lamar apology dilutes his beef takes, but he doesn't understand why Kendrick felt like Drake "did Cole foul." By Gabriel Bras Nevares March 28, 2026
Music A$AP Rocky Drops Playboi Carti From The Official Version Of "Helicopter$" "Helicopter$" is the latest single from A$AP Rocky's highly anticipated upcoming album, "Don't Be Dumb," which drops this week. By Cole Blake January 12, 2026
Sneakers Usher’s Air Jordan 4 "Universe" PE Captures Halftime History Usher’s Air Jordan 4 “Universe” Super Bowl PE blends glossy black leather with exclusive details, making it a rare Jordan moment. By Ben Atkinson September 22, 2025