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Music Dave Blunts Previews A Ridiculous Music Video For Diddy-Themed 50 Cent Diss Track Dave Blunts dragged 50 Cent through the mud over his ex Daphne Joy's alleged connection to Diddy and his parties. By Gabriel Bras Nevares August 18, 2025
Music Cardi B’s Jay-Z-Sampling Single “Imaginary Playerz” Makes Disappointing Spotify Debut Last week, Cardi B dropped the fourth single from her eagerly anticipated sophomore album, "Am I The Drama?" By Caroline Fisher August 18, 2025
Music DJ Akademiks Compares Drake & UMG Battle To Colin Kaepernick & The NFL With Harsh Remarks Including Kap’s Wife Nessa Diab DJ Akademiks has been a vocal supporter of Drake throughout his rap beefs with Kendrick Lamar, Rick Ross, and Future. By Bryson "Boom" Paul August 18, 2025
Music PETA Sets The Record Straight On Letter Sent To Trina Ahead Of SeaWorld Concert Trina claims that PETA sent the rap star an aggressive letter ahead of her performance at SeaWorld San Diego. By Bryson "Boom" Paul August 17, 2025
Music Busta Rhymes To Receive "Hip Hop Icon" Award During Final Day Of Harlem Week Busta Rhymes will receive the "Hip Hop Icon" Award during the final day of Harlem Week. His son will also perform. By Devin Morton August 17, 2025
Music Offset Confronts His Egos In New Teaser For "Kiari" Album Offset's new album "Kiari" comes out next week on Friday, August 22, and it looks to be his most therapeutic release yet. By Gabriel Bras Nevares August 17, 2025
Music xQc Isn’t Feeling JID’s “God Does Like Ugly” Album Like Everyone Else xQc featured Drake on his livestream in 2024, which led to the rap star revealing his future touring plans. By Bryson "Boom" Paul August 16, 2025
Music ASAP Rocky Claims He Lost A Rap Battle With Denzel Washington ASAP Rocky and Denzel Washington are the stars of Spike Lee's "Highest 2 Lowest" film, which premiered this week. By Gabriel Bras Nevares August 15, 2025
Sneakers SZA Takes On Creative Lead Role At Vans In New Partnership SZA becomes Vans’ first-ever artistic director, kicking off a multi-year partnership that blends her vision with the brand’s heritage. By Ben Atkinson August 15, 2025
Music Woman Accused Of Setting Up Foolio's Murder Will Go To Trial Authorities accused Alicia Andrews of trailing Foolio's location and setting up his murder last June in South Florida. By Gabriel Bras Nevares August 15, 2025
Music Young Thug Raises Fans' Eyebrows By Calling Out Mystery "Rat Representer" Fans have many theories as to who Young Thug may be referring to here, whether it's related to his YSL RICO case or to hip-hop media. By Gabriel Bras Nevares August 15, 2025
Music Trina Received An Aggressive Letter From PETA Before SeaWorld Performance Trina is the latest rap star to perform at SeaWorld, following a list of legendary all-stars like Fat Joe, Bow Wow, and Soulja Boy. By Bryson "Boom" Paul August 14, 2025