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Music Jozzy Claims Jack Harlow Asked To Omit Her Credit From Their Collaboration Jozzy's claims emerged before Jack Harlow dropped his "Say Hello" music video this week, which stirred the pot for his hat choice. By Gabriel Bras Nevares April 11, 2026
Music RIAA Just Made NBA Youngboy The Most Successful Rapper This Decade NBA Youngboy has been unstoppable his entire career with a cult-like following that made him one of the most popular artists in rap music. By Bryson "Boom" Paul March 22, 2025
Music Rihanna Pole Dances At Magic City To Her Own Song Rihanna was spotted at Magic City on Friday, and she was turning up to her own song with the strippers there. By Alexander Cole June 13, 2026
Music DJ Akademiks Insists Lil Baby Assistant Slapping Incident Boosted His Aura Recently, Lil Baby's assistant K-Rich claimed to have slapped DJ Akademiks, prompting a heated response from the internet personality. By Caroline Fisher January 27, 2026
Music Jim Jones, Maino, Dave East, & Fabolous Announce "Let's Rap About It" Podcast Jim Jones announced a new podcast with several NYC staples, including Fabolous, Dave East, and Maino. The first episode premieres on Monday. By Devin Morton September 21, 2025
Music Ray J Goes Live From His Hospital Bed With Bad News And A Message For Adin Ross Ray J admitted himself to the hospital after fighting Supa Hot Fire, and now, he has a message for Adin Ross. By Alexander Cole May 28, 2026
Music Busta Rhymes Goes Off On TikToker Who Calls Him Tracy Morgan Busta Rhymes was furious when the content creator tried to mistake him for the comedian Tracy Morgan at Art Basel. By Cole Blake December 08, 2025
Music Who Is Chris Patrick? The Rapper Who Delivered The Best Freestyle Of Mafiathon 3 Chris Patrick's impressive freestyle over Kendrick Lamar's "Man At The Garden" beat is receiving tremendous praise online. By Caroline Fisher September 23, 2025
Music NBA YoungBoy Refuses To Stream With Adin Ross After "MASA" Tour Concert NBA YoungBoy performed in New Orleans on Monday night as he continues to travel on his "Make America Slime Again Tour." By Cole Blake October 21, 2025
Music Vic Mensa Addresses MAGA Rappers Making "Lynching" Music After Delta State University Student Death Vic Mensa recently reunited with fellow Chicago native Chance The Rapper's new album, Star Line, on the track "Back To The Go." By Bryson "Boom" Paul September 28, 2025
Music Young Thug's "UY Scuti" Draws Mixed Reactions From Fans On Social Media Young Thug dropped "UY Scuti" as his fourth studio album and his first release since getting out of jail on Friday. By Cole Blake September 26, 2025
Sports Meek Mill Issues Blunt Response To Shannon Sharpe’s ESPN Exit ESPN recently cut ties with Shannon Sharpe after he reached a settlement with the anonymous woman who sued him for alleged sexual assault. By Caroline Fisher July 31, 2025