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Music DJ Akademiks Goes Off On Ebro And Tells Him The Real Reason He Was Fired DJ Akademiks has been jawing with Ebro since the latter's firing from Hot 97 and once again, he's pointing out his failure. By Zachary Horvath March 16, 2026
Music Kodak Black Concerns Fans With Meth Line In New “On The Radar” Freestyle Kodak Black fans continue to encourage him to get help amid his alleged battle with substance abuse issues. By Caroline Fisher May 22, 2025
Music Top5 Reveals He Reportedly Signed A Deal With Stake Fellow Canadian rapper Drake is also connected to Stake, so it makes sense his friend Top5 would also work his way in. By Gabriel Bras Nevares April 17, 2025
Profiles Behind The Beat: Christian Rich We talked to Taiwo of the duo Christian Rich, the twin brothers behind Earl Sweatshirt's "Doris" and Vince Staples' "Señorita," about how producers can hold on to their artistry while fighting for high-profile credits. By Angus Walker December 10, 2015
$Kendrick Lamar accepts the award for best rap album for Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers\".Xxx Grammys2023 18325050 Dcb Jpg E$ Music Kamasi Washington Reveals His Hilariously Late Reaction To Kendrick Lamar’s “Squabble Up” Shout-Out Kamasi Washington also contributed to "GNX" songs "luther" and "tv off." By Aron A. May 08, 2026
Music DDG Reveals He Needs To Make $100,000 A Month To Stay Afloat DDG is one of the most successful streamers going today and while he's living lavishly, it doesn't always mean he's living comfortably. By Zachary Horvath April 03, 2026
Music Ghostface Killah’s Star-Studded “Supreme Clientele 2” Tracklist Unveiled "Supreme Clientele 2," the sequel to Ghostface Killah's 2000 sophomore album, is slated for release on August 22. By Caroline Fisher August 19, 2025
Music Drake & Kai Cenat Reveal Music Video Contest Finalists For "SOMEBODY LOVES ME" No matter which treatment you prefer, it's amazing that Drake and Kai Cenat are putting young directors on and giving them a huge chance. By Gabriel Bras Nevares June 27, 2025
Music Diddy Allegedly Tried To Bribe Hotel Security Into Keeping Quiet About Cassie Assault CNN published security camera footage of Diddy assaulting Cassie at a hotel in Los Angeles in 2016, last year. By Cole Blake May 12, 2025
Music The Weeknd Signs With New Agency To Boost His Production Company The Weeknd was with CAA for four years after departing WME before resigning with the latter this week, expanding their original partnership. By Gabriel Bras Nevares May 01, 2025
Music Kanye West Wears Black KKK Outfit During Wild DJ Akademiks Interview During his interview with DJ Akademiks, Kanye West discussed Diddy, Kendrick Lamar and Drake's feud, Playboi Carti, and more. By Caroline Fisher March 30, 2025
Music Kim Kardashian Shows Love To Playboi Carti For His "Skims" Lyric On "MUSIC" Playboi Carti is the latest MC to get a shoutout from Kim Kardashian on her Instagram with Tory Lanez being used in her recent Skims promo. By Zachary Horvath March 17, 2025