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Music Fat Joe's Accuser Rescinds Sex With Minors Allegations Terrance "T.A." Dixon's updated lawsuit against Fat Joe alleges pressure into sexual activity, withheld wages, and lack of proper crediting. By Gabriel Bras Nevares March 27, 2026
Music J. Cole Reveals If He Dissed Jay-Z Or Not On "The Fall-Off" J. Cole had a line on "The Fall-Off" raised eyebrows and in turn started a rumor that J. Cole was/still is at odds with Jay-Z. By Zachary Horvath March 27, 2026
Music J. Cole Admits He Lies About Feeling Like The GOAT In His Music J. Cole spoke on his self-assessment as an MC, the Drake and Kendrick Lamar battle, and a whole lot more on the "7PM In Brooklyn" podcast. By Gabriel Bras Nevares March 27, 2026
Music Does Future Really Have More Classics Than Kendrick Lamar? In the latest HotNewHipHop video essay, we break down how Future and Kendrick Lamar embody two competing models of greatness: era-defining atmosphere versus meticulous album architecture. By Aron A. March 27, 2026
Music J. Cole Addresses Rumor That ScHoolboy Q Intervened In Drake & Kendrick Lamar Battle In the past few years, speculation has repeatedly surfaced that ScHoolboy Q told J. Cole to exit the Kendrick Lamar and Drake battle. By Gabriel Bras Nevares March 27, 2026
Music J. Cole Claims "First Person Shooter" Was Originally A Drake & Kendrick Lamar Collab In many fans' eyes, Drake and J. Cole's 2023 "For All The Dogs" collaboration is what sparked Kendrick Lamar's disses in 2024. By Gabriel Bras Nevares March 27, 2026
Music J. Cole Confirms Dreamville Fest Rumor About Drake & Kendrick Lamar J. Cole's Dreamville Fest has been discussed during this string of interviews, including how Drake and Kendrick Lamar were nearly involved. By Zachary Horvath March 27, 2026
Music The Poor Reviews For Yeat's "ADL" Are Piling Up Yeat's new album "ADL" was highly sought after; however, it seems to have let down a lot of listeners early on. By Zachary Horvath March 27, 2026
Music YNW Melly Requests Prison Release Yet Again Over Alleged New Evidence YNW Melly has allegedly suffered "dehumanizing" conditions behind bars for seven years as he awaits his retrial for double murder. By Gabriel Bras Nevares March 27, 2026
Music Kanye West Fans Aren't Loving Nine Vicious On "Bully" Kanye West is known for some unexpected collaborations, but his fans cannot get behind YSL artist Nine Vicious and his inclusion on "Bully." By Zachary Horvath March 27, 2026
Music Ray J Clowns Tyrese For Disappointing Verzuz Battle With Tank Ray J crowned Tank the winner in the Tyrese Gibson "Verzuz" battle, comparing Tyrese's performance to Ray's own meager showing in 2022. By Gabriel Bras Nevares March 27, 2026
Music King Combs Targeted In Attempted Burglary At Home With His Girlfriend Diddy's son Christian "King" Combs and King's girlfriend Raven Tracy were reportedly in Bali when the attempted burglary went down. By Gabriel Bras Nevares March 27, 2026