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Gabriel Bras Nevares May 29, 2026 Music DJ Akademiks reacted to viral clips of Charlamagne Tha God talking about R. Kelly's explicit tape with an underage girl.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares May 29, 2026 Music Pooh Shiesty's father, Lontrell Williams Sr., has been in federal custody for weeks, although that is finally about to change.
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Alexander Cole May 28, 2026 Music Dame Dash was on "The Jason Lee Show," where he touched on some hot topics including the relationship between NORE and Jay-Z.
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Alexander Cole May 27, 2026 Music Are you surprised?
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Aron A. May 26, 2026 Music Drake is looking to get yet another number one hit under his belt, although Ella Langley is going to be right there with him.
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Alexander Cole May 26, 2026 Music Molly Santana says it was "destiny."
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Tallie Spencer May 21, 2026 Music Last week, Spotify retracted their claim about Drake boasting the most-streamed song on the platform in a single day in 2026.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares May 21, 2026 Music Drake and Lil Durk dissed 6ix9ine on "Laugh Now Cry Later," and the New York rapper believes it has to do with divine protection.
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Erika Marie May 20, 2026 Music A concert promoter alleges that Saweetie and her touring company ran off with a $100K deposit.
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Aron A. May 19, 2026 Music New reports from The New York Times' Popcast and Ray Daniels show how Drake's record label contract with UMG is still up in the air.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares May 18, 2026 Music Chad Hugo accused the other half of The Neptunes, Pharrell, of withholding royalties from him connected to N.E.R.D., touring, and more.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares May 17, 2026
Music Kanye West & Travis Scott's Italy Concerts Have Been Canceled Local officials reportedly cited safety concerns and previous concert cancelations to justify axing Kanye West and Travis Scott's July shows.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music Charlamagne Tha God Catches Heat For Resurfaced R. Kelly Clips DJ Akademiks reacted to viral clips of Charlamagne Tha God talking about R. Kelly's explicit tape with an underage girl.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music Pooh Shiesty's Father Officially Scheduled For Release From Federal Custody Pooh Shiesty's father, Lontrell Williams Sr., has been in federal custody for weeks, although that is finally about to change.
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Alexander Cole 
Music Dame Dash Unleashes On NORE For Idolizing Jay-Z, Gets Into Verbal Spat With Jason Lee Dame Dash was on "The Jason Lee Show," where he touched on some hot topics including the relationship between NORE and Jay-Z.
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Alexander Cole 
Music Kendrick Lamar & Cardi B Win Big At The AMA's Are you surprised?
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Aron A. 
Music Which Drake Song Is Challenging Ella Langley For Number One On The Billboard Hot 100? Drake is looking to get yet another number one hit under his belt, although Ella Langley is going to be right there with him.
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Alexander Cole 
Music Molly Santana Explains How Drake & Future Collaboration “Ran To Atlanta” Happened Molly Santana says it was "destiny."
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Tallie Spencer 
Music Drake Fans & Haters Debate Spotify's Correction Of "ICEMAN" Numbers Last week, Spotify retracted their claim about Drake boasting the most-streamed song on the platform in a single day in 2026.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music 6ix9ine Suggests God Is Punishing Drake & Lil Durk For Dissing Him Drake and Lil Durk dissed 6ix9ine on "Laugh Now Cry Later," and the New York rapper believes it has to do with divine protection.
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Erika Marie 
Music Saweetie Hit With $3M Lawsuit For Alleged Fraud After Cancelling Japan Shows A concert promoter alleges that Saweetie and her touring company ran off with a $100K deposit.
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Aron A. 
Music Drake's Contract With UMG Reportedly Still Unclear After New Albums New reports from The New York Times' Popcast and Ray Daniels show how Drake's record label contract with UMG is still up in the air.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music Chad Hugo Risks Dismissal Of Pharrell Lawsuit Over Failure To Serve Chad Hugo accused the other half of The Neptunes, Pharrell, of withholding royalties from him connected to N.E.R.D., touring, and more.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares