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TV Blueface's Updated Weekly Streaming Earnings Are Simply Unfathomable Recently, Blueface revealed how much he is making by streaming live on Kick. Now, he's updated those earnings, and they're ridiculous. By Alexander Cole August 12, 2026
Original Content Desiigner's Tragic Downfall Is On The Verge Of Becoming An Epic Comeback Story Desiigner is an artist who has experienced the highs and lows of the music industry, and now, a comeback has potential. By Alexander Cole October 29, 2025
Music Drake Says He'd "Take This Pic For Real" After Viral AI Image With Spice An AI-generated photo of Drake feeding Spice caught the rapper's attention, prompting a playful response on social media. By Erika Marie July 24, 2026
Music Jadakiss Appears To Fire Back At 38 Spesh On Unreleased Fat Joe Collab 38 Spesh previously accused Jadakiss of ducking him. By Aron A. July 08, 2026
Politics Is Pharrell Apolitical, Tone-Deaf Or Spineless? Pharrell's recent comments on politics and DEI paint him as selectively political, and those choices reveal contradictions shaped by financial privilege, corporate entanglements, and blind spots around structural inequity. By Aron A. November 27, 2025
Music J. Cole Unveils Cover Art For Upcoming Album “The Fall-Off” J Cole has finally announced the official release date of his highly anticipated seventh studio album, "The Fall-Off." By Caroline Fisher January 14, 2026
Music Rick Ross & Deon Cole Laugh At 50 Cent, Daphne Joy & Rozay's Drake Beef Deon Cole spoke with Rick Ross about his feud with 50 Cent and Drake, as well as to comment on Daphne Joy, the mother of Fif's child. By Gabriel Bras Nevares July 18, 2026
Music Milwaukee Rappers Lil Shiesty, Funny $Money Murdered Funny $Money and Lil Sheisty were killed at different stages of their careers in a shooting that has shaken Milwaukee’s Rap scene. By Erika Marie August 19, 2026
Music Here’s The Real Reason Why J. Cole Got Emotional During “Love Yourz” Performance The story behind why J. Cole teared up on stage during "Love Yourz" in Cincinnati might make you tear up, as well. By Aron A. August 19, 2026
Music DJ Akademiks Thinks Rick Ross' Message To Drake Reeks Of Entitlement Rick Ross recently told Drake he doesn't want to see him lose, which DJ Akademiks found to be a desperate and greedy move. By Gabriel Bras Nevares May 09, 2026
Music DJ Akademiks Responds To NBA YoungBoy Calling Him Out DJ Akademiks recently offered up a response to NBA YoungBoy, who was upset with him for posting the video of his mom. By Alexander Cole August 13, 2026
Music Five Of The Best Beats On Drake's "ICEMAN" Before fans dive into "HABIBTI" and "MAID OF HONOUR," there's a lot of sonic craft to enjoy on Drake's rap-centric new album "ICEMAN." By Gabriel Bras Nevares May 15, 2026