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Music Joe Budden’s Harsh Take On J. Cole’s “Trunk Sale” Tour Confuses DJ Akademiks J. Cole's old Honda Civic recently broke down in the middle of his "Trunk Sale" tour, prompting Joe Budden to weigh in. By Caroline Fisher February 26, 2026
Music Statik Selektah “Heartbroken” After Kanye Didn’t Credit Him On "Dark Twisted Fantasy," Termanology Recalls Termanology says Statik Selektah helped with production on Kanye's "My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy," but was never credited. By Cole Blake November 15, 2023
Music Fat Joe Defends Rappers Who Grew Up "Middle Class" "It’s alright to grow up, y’know, middle class," Fat Joe says. By Caroline Fisher November 09, 2023
Music The Weeknd To Headline "Fortnite's" New "Festival" Game Mode: Watch Trailer The Weeknd is the latest artist to get in "Fortnite." By Alexander Cole December 05, 2023
Music Kanye West Gets Emotional Playing New Album At Italian Listening Party: Report New music from Kanye West appears to be on the horizon. By Cole Blake October 02, 2023
Music Kai Cenat Defends The Bronx Against Gillie & Wallo After They Call It Dirty No one hates New York quite like New Yorkers, but when people from other states join the fun, no one defends New York like New Yorkers. By Gabriel Bras Nevares November 20, 2023
Streetwear Megan Thee Stallion’s Pink Tour Look Leaves Nicki Minaj Fans Suspicious Is there subliminal shade being thrown on Meg's "Hot Girl Summer" tour? By Caroline Fisher May 19, 2024
Sports Drake Joins Houston For Selection Sunday, Worrying Fans About His Curse March madness kicks off this week. By Cole Blake March 18, 2024
Music Drake’s Name Given New Acronym Amid Kendrick Lamar Beef Fans are declaring Kendrick Lamar the winner. By Cole Blake May 06, 2024
Music DJ Akademiks, Rick Ross, & More React To Kendrick Lamar's Latest Drake Diss The hip-hop world is in awe after Kendrick Lamar's latest diss track. By Cole Blake May 05, 2024
Music PartyNextDoor Clarifies He Has "Nothing But Love" For Chris Brown, Jeremih & Bryson Tiller PartyNextDoor didn't mean any disrespect to the group. By Cole Blake July 01, 2024
Music Durand Bernarr Stuns Erykah Badu With His Soulful "BBL Drizzy" Cover Bernarr has got the pipes. By Elias Andrews June 06, 2024