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Streetwear Lizzo Challenges Body Image Norms With New Bikini Photos Lizzo encouraged her fans to feel comfortable in their skin no matter what their body type is, and folks have been celebrating her openness. By Gabriel Bras Nevares May 25, 2026
Music Drake Paid For "ICEMAN" Rollout Himself, Says DJ Akademiks Akademiks was able to meet Drake for the first time after the rapper flew him out to Toronto on a private jet. By Erika Marie May 21, 2026
Music Akademiks Calls Out "ICEMAN" Takes From Joe Budden & Charlamagne DJ Akademiks didn't address Ebro, another Drake critic in hip-hop media, when assessing Joe Budden and Charlamagne Tha God's "ICEMAN" takes. By Gabriel Bras Nevares May 18, 2026
Music Drake's Three New Albums Lead To Uproarious Fan Reactions Whether positively or negatively, "ICEMAN," "MAID OF HONOUR," and "HABIBTI" made fans look at Drake's whole artistry and predict his future. By Gabriel Bras Nevares May 15, 2026
Music The Drake & Future Fallout Was Never Built To Last Rumor has it that Future will appear on “ICEMAN,” but what does that say about his relationship with Drake, given his role as a catalyst in hip-hop’s civil war in 2024? By Aron A. May 12, 2026
Music DDG & Nick Cannon Insult Each Other's Parenting In "Wild 'N Out" Rap Battle DDG dissed Nick Cannon's many children with many women, whereas Cannon brought up the rapper and streamer's custody issues with Halle Bailey. By Gabriel Bras Nevares May 10, 2026
Music DJ Akademiks Has A Meltdown Over Lil Baby’s Rumored “ICEMAN” Feature Rumors suggest that Lil Baby was in Toronto filming a music video for Drake's upcoming album. By Aron A. May 08, 2026
Music Does “Not Like Us” Still Slap? X Debates Kendrick Lamar’s Grammy-Winning Drake Diss Two Years Later Two years ago, Kendrick dropped "Not Like Us" on everyone's heads. By Aron A. May 04, 2026
Music AllStar JR Reportedly Arrested While On His Way To Do A VladTV Interview AllStar JR was reportedly involved in the shooting of NBA Ben 10, and now, ahead of a VladTV appearance, he has been arrested. By Alexander Cole April 23, 2026
Music Pooh Shiesty’s Dad Fights For Release On Bond Pooh Shiesty's father, Lontrell Williams Sr., was recently arrested in connection with the alleged kidnapping and robbery of Gucci Mane. By Caroline Fisher April 21, 2026
Music Eminem Becomes A Grandfather Again After Alaina Scott Welcomes Daughter Eminem's daughter Alaina Scott is now a mother, following his other daughter Hailie Jade's bundle of joy last year. By Gabriel Bras Nevares April 17, 2026
Music Cardi B And Tasha K Set For Another Courtroom Showdown Amid Alleged Violations The saga between Cardi and Tasha continues. By Tallie Spencer April 16, 2026