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Music Symba Plans To Respond To J. Cole's Alleged Diss On New Freestyle Many J. Cole fans dismissed the theory that he dissed Symba on "Birthday Blizzard '26," but the Bay Area MC still felt slighted. By Gabriel Bras Nevares January 31, 2026
Music Ice-T Explains Why He Changed Lyrics To Call Out ICE Ice-T is standing on his decision. By Tallie Spencer January 29, 2026
Music Don Toliver Performs Two New Singles On "The Tonight Show" The performance comes as Don Toliver is gearing up to release his next studio album, "OCTANE," this Friday. By Cole Blake January 27, 2026
Music T.I. Proclaims "Atlanta Is Here" In Passionate Defense Of His Hometown The rant comes as T.I. works on his long-awaited next studio album, "Kill The King," which he shared a single from, earlier this month. By Cole Blake January 27, 2026
Politics Pharrell Awarded France's Highest National Honor With Future In Attendance French President Emmanuel Macron discussed Pharrell's music career as well as his work with Louis Vuitton. By Cole Blake January 26, 2026
Music Kanye West Blames His Bipolar Condition On His Infamous 2002 Car Crash Kanye West issued a lengthy apology for all of his controversial behavior over the last several years of his career. By Cole Blake January 26, 2026
TV Timbaland & Swizz Beatz Win Cultural Influence Award, "Verzuz" To Return: "We’re Gonna Come Back Strong" We cannot wait for more epic "Verzuz" battles. By Zachary Horvath October 11, 2023
Music Soulja Boy's Resurfaced Statement From 2008 Home Invasion Refutes His Side Of The Story Soulja Boy's original statement from his 2008 house invasion has been uncovered. By Cole Blake October 10, 2023
Music Dennis Graham Calls Out Joe Budden Amid Drake Feud Dennis Graham has joined in on Drake's beef with Joe Budden. By Cole Blake October 09, 2023
Music Drake's Esperanza Spalding Jab Has Fans Up In Arms Fans think Drake's Esperanza Spalding diss was uncalled for. By Caroline Fisher October 07, 2023
Music The Weeknd's Tour Makes Big Economic Impact In Colombia The Weeknd's tour is bringing significant impact wherever it goes. By Lavender Alexandria October 05, 2023
Music 7 Times Hip-Hop Referenced “The Exorcist” From Nicki Minaj to Freddie Gibbs, here are 7 times that hip-hop has referenced the iconic horror movie. By Aron A. October 04, 2023