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Music Nicki Minaj Unleashes On Jay-Z After Getting Roasted At The Grammys During the Grammy Awards, Trevor Noah made fun of Nicki Minaj for her recent support of Donald Trump and the Republican Party. By Cole Blake February 02, 2026
Music The Weeknd & Playboi Carti Boast Impressive Setlist For "After Hours Til Dawn" Tour The Weeknd and Playboi Carti just kicked off their "After Hours Til Dawn" stadium tour in Arizona before a two-week break. By Gabriel Bras Nevares May 10, 2025
Reviews Gunna "The Last Wun" Album Review Gunna’s "The Last Wun" captures his shift from survival to self-preservation as he prepares for a new chapter in his career. By Aron A. August 14, 2025
Music Kendrick Lamar & Drake's Beef: An Exploration Through Michael Jackson & Prince References Kendrick Lamar and Drake's feud explores artistry vs. commercial success through Prince and Michael Jackson's legacies. By Ashley Turner May 23, 2024
Music Kendrick Lamar Domestic Violence Allegations Resurface Thanks To Mysterious "okliar" Website The website is a parody of Kendrick's oklama hub. By Alexander Cole May 08, 2024
Music NBA YoungBoy's Friend Seemingly Disses Gillie & Wallo, Claims Only Bootleg Kev Interview Was "Approved" "A lot of people like to have gangster energy with him instead of the people who actually killed they seed," Herm Tha BlackSheep says. By Caroline Fisher December 29, 2023
Music Eminem Jokes About His Songs With Jessie Reyez Eminem and Jessie Reyez keep singing about abusive situations in their collaborations, including on the recent "Coffin." By Alex Zidel March 27, 2020
Music JAY-Z Explains Origin Of "Diamond" Hand Signal JAY-Z recalled how he came up with his diamond hand signal while speaking with Gayle King. By Cole Blake October 30, 2023
Music Melyssa Ford Demands That Drake Send A "F*cking Check" For Using Image Of Her On His "NOKIA" Merch Drake is selling a $220 hoodie with a throwback picture of Meylssa Ford on the back which he apparently didn't ask her permission for. By Zachary Horvath April 02, 2025
Music Bobby Shmurda Goes Off Over Jay-Z & Roc Nation’s Involvement In His Case Bobby Shmurda claims Roc Nation's lawyer forced him to take a plea deal. By Aron A. June 03, 2026
Music Drake Pokes Fun At Nicki Minaj & Cardi B's Feud On New Album "ICEMAN" Drake and Nicki Minaj have a strong Young Money bond, but the former has a past amicability with the latter's rival, Cardi B. By Gabriel Bras Nevares May 15, 2026
Music Kanye West Fans Are Calling His Second SoFi Show The Greatest Concert Ever Not everyone loved Kanye West's recent shows, but hardcore Ye fans couldn't be happier with how they turned out. By Gabriel Bras Nevares April 04, 2026