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Sneakers Tyler, the Creator Narrates Nike’s New “Why Do It?” Campaign Nike’s “Why Do It?” campaign features Tyler, the Creator as narrator, bringing a fresh voice to the brand’s iconic message. By Ben Atkinson September 04, 2025
Music Charleston White Claims He Got Boosie Badazz's Son Tootie Raww Arrested Following Charleston White's claim, no official report of Boosie Badazz's son Tootie Raww's arrest on a gun charge has emerged at press time. By Gabriel Bras Nevares September 04, 2025
Music Cash Cobain Claims Jay-Z Is About To "Shake The World" With New Music Jay-Z hasn't released a solo album since 2017's "4:44," but according to Cash Cobain, that could change soon. By Cole Blake September 04, 2025
Relationships Shaboozey Sparks SZA Dating Rumors After Allegedly Sneaking Her Into His Photo Dump SZA has been romantically linked to Drake and an ex-fiancé of 11 years total. Shaboozey was connected to Emily Ratajkowski in 2024. By Zachary Horvath September 03, 2025
Music Lil Yachty Catches Heat For Aloof Interaction With Male Fans At Meet & Greet Lil Yachty caught some flak after he went viral for a difference in enthusiasm levels between meeting his male and female fans. By Devin Morton September 03, 2025
Music Cardi B Throws Pen After Paparazzi Ask About Her Pregnancy Rumors With Offset & Stefon Diggs Cardi B was peppered with questions outside of the Los Angeles courthouse where her assault trial was held on Tuesday. By Cole Blake September 02, 2025
Music Drake Recalls A Grueling Nine Hours In Swedish Jail There was some confusion around Drake's arrest in 2022 as his reps denied that he was apprehended by Stockholm police. By Zachary Horvath September 02, 2025
Music Pusha T Delivers Bold Claim About "Let God Sort Em Out" A Year Later Clipse's "Let God Sort Em Out" was one of the best releases of 2025 and Pusha T believes it hasn't been knocked off its pedestal. By Zachary Horvath April 13, 2026
Music DJ Akademiks Explains How Drake Is Turning Haters Into Fans With "Iceman" Drake still hasn't confirmed a release date for his highly-anticipated album, "Iceman," despite promoting the project since 2025. By Cole Blake April 13, 2026
Music DJ Akademiks Labels Young Thug's Latest Snippet "Garbage" Young Thug previewed the new music after taking the stage to perform during the first weekend of Coachella. By Cole Blake April 13, 2026
Music The Internet Doesn't Know How To Feel About Justin Bieber's Bizarre Coachella Set Justin Bieber took a wildly unique approach to his headlining set at Coachella, and it's safe to say that fans are a tad perplexed. By Zachary Horvath April 12, 2026
Music DJ Akademiks Tells Young Thug To "Get Back On Drugs" After New Snippet DJ Akademiks would like to go back to Young Thug's early career days, as he's not a fan of his new music and his post-YSL RICO trial moves. By Gabriel Bras Nevares April 11, 2026