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Music J. Cole Surprises Fans At Fayetteville Listening Event For "The Fall-Off" J. Cole pays tribute to his hometown of Fayetteville consistently on "The Fall-Off," so to see him in the flesh there is even more special. By Gabriel Bras Nevares February 07, 2026
Music Aaron Hall Has Reportedly Been Located After Going Missing Liza Gardner sued Aaron Hall and Diddy for alleged sexual assault when she was underage, and had been trying to serve Hall since 2024. By Gabriel Bras Nevares February 06, 2026
Music Ella Mai Reacts Having The Same Release Date As J. Cole’s 'The Fall-Off' She's not sweating it. By Tallie Spencer February 05, 2026
Music Pooh Shiesty Gifts Mom Brand New 1.1 Million Dollar Home The moment is going viral on social media. By Tallie Spencer February 05, 2026
Music Oddsmakers Set Cardi B As Favorite To Perform With Bad Bunny At The Super Bowl Cardi B is one of a few Bad Bunny collaborators that could hit the biggest stage this weekend, but she is far and away at the top of the list. By Zachary Horvath February 05, 2026
Reviews J. Cole’s "Birthday Blizzard ’26" Proves Skill Outlasts Status With his four-track "Birthday Blizzard ’26," J. Cole brings back a format rap has been missing, and losing the top spot has only fueled his fire. By Aron A. February 03, 2026
Politics Nicki Minaj Clarifies Her Stance On The Transgender Community Nicki Minaj previously feuded with California Gov. Gavin Newsom on social media about the transgender community. By Cole Blake February 03, 2026
Music When Is J. Cole Dropping "The Fall-Off"? J. Cole has been teasing "The Fall-Off" for years, but it appears that fans will finally get the hear the project this week. By Cole Blake February 03, 2026
Music 50 Cent Teases Documentary About Jay-Z's Alleged Jeffrey Epstein Link 50 Cent reacted to Jay-Z's name appearing in an unverified Jeffrey Epstein hotline tip from 2019, allegations that also involved Pusha T. By Gabriel Bras Nevares February 01, 2026
Music Cardi B Secures Another Legal Win In Failed Assault Case From Security Guard Cardi B emerged victorious in an assault case from security guard Emani Ellis, who accused Cardi of assaulting her in 2018. By Gabriel Bras Nevares January 30, 2026
Music Ray J Reveals He’s Currently On Nine Different Medications As He Faces Serious Health Concerns Prayers up for Ray J! By Tallie Spencer January 29, 2026
Music Drake Calls Out NFR Podcast For Criticizing Justin Bieber's "Where Are U Now" The move comes as Drake is still at work on his next studio album, "Iceman," which fans expect to be releasing soon. By Cole Blake January 28, 2026