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Music XXL Officially Unveils Their 2026 Freshman List Iconic hip-hop magazine XXL has officially revealed its Freshman List for 2026, and it includes some massive up-and-comers. By Alexander Cole June 24, 2026
Music Tyga Accused Of Using AI On New Album "$TARFACE" The AI accusations against Tyga's "$TARFACE" era come from the same artist who allegedly exposed Fenix Flexin's "RUBBERZ." By Gabriel Bras Nevares August 02, 2026
Music Joe Steals The Show During Verzuz Battle With Donell Jones It was a Verzuz to remember. By Tallie Spencer August 20, 2026
Music Diddy Trial Testimony Could Pull Him Back Into King Combs Assault Lawsuit The fight over Diddy’s place in Grace O’Marcaigh’s lawsuit is back after her lawyers amended the complaint. By Erika Marie August 17, 2026
Politics Freddie Gibbs Criticizes Gary, Indiana's Power Response As Relief Efforts Grow A weeks-long power crisis in Gary prompted Freddie Gibbs to speak out about neglect in the predominantly Black city he calls home. By Erika Marie August 25, 2026
Music YouTuber Trap Lore Ross Drops Lil Durk Documentary Alleging The Rap Star Responsible For Six Deaths Popular Youtube release four-hour documentary on Lil Durk's connection to various crimes. By Bryson "Boom" Paul December 25, 2024
Relationships Yung Miami Quietly Confirms She’s In A New Relationship After years of public scrutiny tied to Diddy, Yung Miami reveals she has been seeing someone for a while. By Erika Marie August 14, 2026
Music 38 Spesh Chose Violence: Breaking Down His Beef With Jadakiss, Jim Jones & Fat Joe 38 Spesh's challenge to Jadakiss snowballed into a full-fledged feud involving Jim Jones, Fat Joe, DJ Khaled, and a diss record that has now raised the stakes. By Aron A. July 29, 2026
Music Akademiks Premieres The Game & Drake Collab Off "The Documentary 3" Spoiler: It sounds fire. By Alexander Cole August 20, 2026
Music Kendrick Lamar "Not Like Us" Lyrical Breakdown Kendrick came not just for Drake, but the OVO crew as well. By Demi Phillips May 08, 2024
Music Isaiah Rashad Delivers Stunning NPR Tiny Desk Performance Isaiah Rashad continues to support his new album, "It's Been Awful," and on Tuesday, he appeared on NPR for their latest Tiny Desk concert. By Alexander Cole August 25, 2026
TV Blueface's Updated Weekly Streaming Earnings Are Simply Unfathomable Recently, Blueface revealed how much he is making by streaming live on Kick. Now, he's updated those earnings, and they're ridiculous. By Alexander Cole August 12, 2026