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Music DJ Akademiks Boldly Labels Drake's "For All The Dogs" A Classic DJ Akademiks labeling a Drake album a classic is nowhere near shocking, but it is slightly more surprising given "FATD's" middling reviews. By Zachary Horvath January 12, 2026
Music Cardi B Hit With Copyright Lawsuit For Posting A Photo Of Herself Cardi B is facing another legal battle before year's end. This one revolves around her posting a photo of herself without permission. By Zachary Horvath October 09, 2025
Music Isaiah Rashad Reveals He Has COVID-19 Wishing a speedy recovery to Isaiah Rashad, who reveals he has tested positive for COVID-19. By Alex Zidel April 22, 2021
Music DJ Akademiks Defends Nicki Minaj's Possible Explanation For Her Ice Spice Beef For those unaware, fans put two and two together after Nicki Minaj unfollowed Ice Spice and blasted rappers signing to white labels. By Gabriel Bras Nevares August 23, 2024
Music Shyne Talks B.I.G., His Brooklyn Roots & More In Red Bull Radio Interview Shyne chops it up with Max Glazer in new Red Bull Radio video interview. By Kyle Rooney May 03, 2018
Music SZA Gets Brutally Honest About Regretting Her BBL SZA is opening up about her cosmetic surgery. By Caroline Fisher November 14, 2024
Music Alabama Barker Dubs Bhad Bhabie An "Imitation" After Rapper Debuts New Look The bad blood continues to boil. By Elias Andrews February 20, 2025
Music Erica Banks Claims 1501 Owes Her Money In New Snippet Erica Banks may be separated from her label 1501 Certified. By Lavender Alexandria June 28, 2023
Music Tommy Richman Reignites Fan Interest With Catchy New Snippet He might have a third hit on his hands. By Elias Andrews January 29, 2025
Relationships Kanye West Shouts Out His Kids, The Late Virgil Abloh, & God On Cardi B's "Hot Shit" The mother of two also name-dropped pro wrestler Jimmy Snuka and Tupac when it was her turn to ride the beat. By Hayley Hynes July 01, 2022
Music Universal Music Group Releases Statement After Drake Loses “Not Like Us” Lawsuit Earlier this year, Drake sued Universal Music Group, but Judge Jeannette Vargas ruled in the company's favor. By Caroline Fisher October 09, 2025
Music Machine Gun Kelly Blames White Fans For Stigmatizing White Artists In Hip Hop Not what we expected to hear. By Elias Andrews August 28, 2024