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Music Baby Keem Secures Biggest Spotify Debut Of His Career With "Ca$ino" Although Baby Keem's new album "Ca$ino" isn't reaching the heights of some other 2026 hip-hop releases, it's a key indication of his future. By Gabriel Bras Nevares February 21, 2026
Music Baby Keem Causes A Stir By Referencing Vaccines On New Album "Ca$ino" The vaccine bar on "Ca$ino" seemed to reference Baby Keem's five-year absence, which he expanded on during his album listening party. By Gabriel Bras Nevares February 20, 2026
Music Cardi B Blames "The Government" For Comical Onstage Mishap During Tour Considering Cardi B's recent online clash with the United States Department of Homeland Security, maybe this joke is deeper than fans think. By Gabriel Bras Nevares February 14, 2026
Music J. Cole's "The Fall-Off" Is Leaving Fans Divided J. Cole built a lot of hype for "The Fall-Off" and it seems its partially affecting the overall view of this album. By Zachary Horvath February 06, 2026
Music Chris Brown Extends Staggering Record At The BET Awards Chris Brown is the most victorious and nominated artist in this BET Awards category's history, something he already boasted before 2025. By Gabriel Bras Nevares June 10, 2025
Music Adam22 & Wack 100 Debate If A Drake, Lil Wayne, & Nicki Minaj Tour Is Still Possible Lil Wayne, Drake, and Nicki Minaj are some of the most successful touring hip-hop artists of all times. Nicki Minaj and Drake broke records. By Bryson "Boom" Paul June 08, 2025
Music DDG & India Love Drive Fans Wild With Viral Twerk Sesh At Pool Party There has been a lot of relationship speculation around DDG and India Love as of late, which this dance will only send into overdrive. By Gabriel Bras Nevares June 08, 2025
Music Drake Opens Instagram Comments To The Public Amid New Album Buzz Drake has had his Instagram comments limited for a while, but now, it looks like the Canadian rapper has had a change of heart. By Caroline Fisher June 06, 2025
Music Kanye West Fiercely Responds To Album Leak And Bianca Censori Rumors Kanye West's alleged new album "CUCK" was taken down from YouTube shortly after a vengeful Yeezy fan uploaded a version of the tracklist. By Gabriel Bras Nevares May 19, 2025
Music Kanye West Enrages Social Media With KKK-Inspired "Outfit Of The Day" The post is just one of countless antisemitic antics Kanye West has been making headlines for in recent weeks. By Cole Blake March 09, 2025
Music Roy Ayers, Godfather Of Neo Soul And Hip Hop Inspiration, Dies At 84 Roy Ayers pioneered multiple genres, but his impact on the sounds of hip hop continues to be felt today. By Elias Andrews March 05, 2025
Streetwear Megan Thee Stallion Leaves Little To The Imagination With Her "Poison Ivy" Oscars Dress While it is a show-stopping look, Megan Thee Stallion fans are having a hard time defending this wardrobe decision. By Zachary Horvath March 03, 2025