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Music JAY-Z, Missy Elliott, Kendrick Lamar, & More Rappers Named Among Best Living Songwriters Fans on social media have been debating whether "The New York Times" made the right selections with the ranking. By Cole Blake April 28, 2026
Music Kay Flock Disses "Goofy" Young Thug During Call With Streamer Konvy Kay Flock is the latest to diss Young Thug, doing so while appearing on stream (via phone) with Kick user Konvy. By Devin Morton September 11, 2025
Music NoCap's Ex Bites Back After He Gets Angry About Her Alleged Relationship With Trippie Redd Alabama rapper NoCap had been in a relationship with social media influencer Summyah throughout 2025. Now, it seems there's bad blood. By Zachary Horvath January 09, 2026
Music Travis Scott Says He’s Focused On Healing And Accountability After Astroworld Tragedy Travis Scott is committed towards healing. By Tallie Spencer January 22, 2026
Music 6ix9ine Mercilessly Trolls Young Thug's Snitching & Top5's Stabbing Again Young Thug and Top5 both recently caught scathing shots from 6ix9ine, with the latter heatedly arguing with him during an Instagram Live. By Gabriel Bras Nevares October 25, 2025
Music Who Is Ian? The Viral Rapper Behind "Figure It Out" Ian, the viral rapper behind "Figure It Out," went from obscurity to fame via skill, smart marketing, and mastering social media. By Ashley Turner May 28, 2024
Music Drake Ignites Debate On Social Media After Commissioning A Nine-Foot Statue Of Sade Sade is one of the most beloved artists from the 80s and 90s, and Drake decided to show love with a special statue. By Alexander Cole April 16, 2026
Music Aubrey O'Day Warns Aspiring Artists After Diddy's Sentence Aubrey O'Day has spent years criticizing Diddy for his alleged misconduct and expressing solidarity with victims like Cassie Ventura. By Gabriel Bras Nevares October 04, 2025
Music Travis Scott's Cameo In "The Odyssey" Led To Some Of The Funniest Reactions You'll Ever See Travis Scott is going to be in the new Christopher Nolan film "The Odyssey," and fans cannot believe their eyes. By Alexander Cole January 26, 2026
Music YNW Bortlen Accepts Plea Deal: Everything We Know YNW Bortlen recently agreed to a shocking plea deal that shortened his prison sentence by decades. What does it mean for him and YNW Melly? By Devin Morton September 12, 2025
Music Doja Cat Left Speechless By Man's NSFW Interruption During Instagram Live Session Doja Cat was left in shock and awe when a seemingly random man gave her Instagram Live session a bizarre viral moment to share. By Gabriel Bras Nevares July 19, 2024
Music Lil Uzi Vert's "Maverick 'Almost Forever'" EP Takes Over US Apple Music Charts Lil Uzi Vert is likely coming through with a new album, and it seems like the "Maverick 'Almost Forever'" EP has fans ready for it. By Gabriel Bras Nevares August 02, 2026