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Music J. Cole Doesn't Want To Play His Favorite Hip-Hop Around His Children J. Cole recalled how his stepfather introduced him to Tupac as a kid during his new Apple Music interview with Nadeska Alexis. By Gabriel Bras Nevares March 21, 2026
Music J. Cole Reveals "2014 Forest Hills Drive" Was The OG Double Album J. Cole's new interview with Apple Music's Nadeska Alexis has revealed quite a lot about his relationships within rap and his albums. By Zachary Horvath March 20, 2026
Music J. Cole Divulges What's Next For His Career After "The Fall-Off" J. Cole's new Apple Music interview with Nadeska Alexis for "The Fall-Off" also addressed the Kendrick Lamar and Drake battle. By Gabriel Bras Nevares March 20, 2026
Music LaRussell Deactivates Social Media Amid Backlash To "Heaven Sent" Track LaRussell garnered controversy for calling Donald Trump, Adolf Hitler, Jeffrey Epstein, and more "heaven-sent" on a new song. By Gabriel Bras Nevares March 20, 2026
Profiles Meet Little Simz: UK's Fast-Rising Female Voice The UK's Little Simz discusses her debut album and her rapidly increasing popularity stateside. By Patrick Lyons September 02, 2015
Music Obama Takes White House Correspondents’ Dinner Stage To DJ Khaled's "All I Do Is Win," Addresses Jay-Z Despite all the trouble in the world, Obama's still maintaing his boss status. By hnhh April 28, 2013
Music Victory Boyd Drops "Telekinesis" Lawsuit Against Travis Scott, SZA, & Future Victory Boyd was previously suing Travis Scott, SZA, and Future for stealing her 2019 demo, however, she has since dropped the suit. By Alexander Cole June 03, 2026
Music Yung Miami Gives Cryptic Response As X User Suggests Fans Want A Sex Tape Leak Following the leaked sex tape involving Diddy and Daphne Joy, one X user was hoping for another tape with Yung Miami. By Alexander Cole June 03, 2026
Music Tyler, The Creator Names His Mount Rushmore: Erykah, Pharrell, Jamiroquai, & More Hitmaker Tyler, the Creator names his favorite artists, rappers, and albums while chatting with DJ Drama on the Gangsta Grillz podcast. By Erika Marie June 02, 2026
Music Drake Appears To Troll Playboi Carti By Liking His Ex's Instagram Post Drake is someone who can be incredibly petty on social media, and now, it appears as though Playboi Carti is feeling that wrath. By Alexander Cole June 02, 2026
Music Mal Reveals Drake's Initial Reaction To Jay-Z's Roots Picnic Freestyle Jay-Z took some big shots at Drake during his Roots Picnic freestyle, and we now know how the artist reacted. By Alexander Cole June 02, 2026
Music Boosie Badazz Calls Houston Nightclub Assault Case A "Money Grab" Earlier today, we reported that Boosie Badazz was facing an assault case in Houston. Hours later, he has given a response. By Alexander Cole June 01, 2026