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Music Trap Lore Ross Responds After Being Confronted At Lil Durk Trial Trap Lore Ross was recently described as the feds by a Lil Durk fan, and now, the YouTuber is speaking out about the situation. By Alexander Cole August 24, 2026
Music Ice Spice Sex Tape Leak Rumors Run Rampant On Social Media Ice Spice is the latest artist to get hit by blue check desperation. By Alexander Cole March 19, 2024
Music Tyga's "$TARFACE" Album Receives Pitchfork's First 0/10 Score In 19 Years Tyga has been earning quite a bit of flak for his new album "$TARFACE," and Pitchfork just took the cake in terms of fiery criticism. By Alexander Cole August 12, 2026
Music The Roots Announce New Album "Endgame," Their First In Over A Decade The Roots' Black Thought and Questlove reportedly indicated their long-awaited return, "Endgame," is almost complete. By Gabriel Bras Nevares August 22, 2026
Streetwear JAY-Z's 30th Anniversary Pop-Up Lands In London This Week The JAY-Z 30 pop-up opens in London's Camden Market this week, timed to his two Tottenham Hotspur Stadium shows in early September. By Ben Atkinson August 25, 2026
Music Drake Barks At A Goth Girl In 20v1 While Courting Adam22’s Wife Lena The Plug Drake had a very eventful Kick stream last night giving away $1 million for Stake's ninth anniversary, including flirting with Lena The Plug. By Gabriel Bras Nevares August 09, 2026
Music Drake Shouts Out Houston Restaurant Lost In Da Sauce With A Food Review Drake often shows love to smaller creatives and businesses, especially amid his exclusive Janice parties in Houston and other cities. By Gabriel Bras Nevares June 28, 2026
Pop Culture Suge Knight Claims Tyrin Turner Was In Relationships With Dr. Dre, Jamie Foxx, & More In Vulgar Rant Suge Knight is standing by his over-the-top allegations he made just over a year ago about actor Tyrin Turner. By Zachary Horvath March 17, 2025
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
Music Saucy Santana Catches Heat For Resurfaced Sexual Remarks About Kids Saucy Santana spoke to Angela Yee about his viral song "Quiet On The Creek" and what he perceives as misdirected backlash. By Gabriel Bras Nevares August 14, 2026
Music Kanye West's Russian Concerts Canceled As Venue Finally Speaks Out Kanye West was supposed to have two concerts in Russia on October 10 and 11, but those have been hit with a reality check. By Alexander Cole August 25, 2026
Music Hip-Hop Albums & Songs Dropping Tonight, August 21, 2026 Hip-hop albums will be in abundance tonight as Rapsody, Ken Carson, Denzel Curry, Thirteendegrees, and Mike Shabb are all dropping. By Alexander Cole August 20, 2026