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Music The Alchemist Seemingly Hints At A New Jay-Z Album During “Drink Champs” Interview Memphis Bleek previously hinted at a new Jay-Z album, and now, The Alchemist has done the exact same thing. By Devin Morton August 31, 2025
Music Funk Flex Shocks Fans By Announcing His "Last Show On Hot 97" Funk Flex brought hip-hop to Hot 97 back in 1992, and it seems like it's time for the radio legend to move onto new endeavors. By Gabriel Bras Nevares August 28, 2025
Music Kendrick Lamar & Drake Are In A Tight Race For The Best Selling Album Of 2025 The update comes as Drake is still gearing up to release his highly-anticipated solo album, "Iceman," at some point this year. By Cole Blake August 25, 2025
Music The Weeknd Brings Out Future During Atlanta Tour Stop For Performance Of "Low Life" The Weeknd has brought out several big-name special guests along his tour stops, but this one with Future may go down as the best. By Zachary Horvath August 23, 2025
Music Travis Scott Cuts Leeds Festival Set Short For Mysterious Reasons Travis Scott will return to a headlining stage tomorrow (Sunday, August 24) for Leeds' sister festival, Reading. By Gabriel Bras Nevares August 23, 2025
Music Earl Sweatshirt Calls Out "Racist" Criticism Of Mumble Rap Earl Sweatshirt recently spoke with The New York Times' "Popcast" about his brand new album "Live Laugh Love." By Gabriel Bras Nevares August 22, 2025
Music Rapsody Breaks Silence On Why Joey Bada$$ Canceled His "Dark Aura Tour" Rapsody was going to serve as a supporting act alongside Ab-Soul for Joey Bada$$'s highly anticipated "Dark Aura Tour." By Cole Blake October 03, 2025
Music Cardi B Mocks Nicki Minaj’s Message To Kulture With Backhanded Apology To Papa Bear Nicki Minaj and Cardi B's years-long feud was reignited on Twitter this week, and it got ugly, to say the least. By Caroline Fisher October 03, 2025
Music Leaked Photos Reveal Travis Scott’s Wild Truck-Themed Stage For Canceled Egypt Show A leaked stage design from Travis Scott’s canceled Utopia show in Egypt reveals a bold truck-themed setup. By Tallie Spencer October 02, 2025
Music Young Thug Makes Horrifying Revelation About His Oral Hygiene Earlier this week, Young Thug teamed up with Adin Ross for a livestream, resulting in plenty of wild moments. By Caroline Fisher October 02, 2025
Music Young Thug Admits He's Unlikely To Speak With Gunna Any Time Soon Young Thug spoke about his relationship with Gunna while streaming with Adin Ross after dropping his new album, "UY Scuti." By Cole Blake October 01, 2025
Music 6ix9ine & Lil Tjay Roast Each Other In Wild New DMs 6ix9ine and Lil Tjay have been beefing for years now, mocking each other over legal woes, injuries, and more. By Caroline Fisher September 30, 2025