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Sports 50 Cent Continues To Take Aim At Claressa Shields Claressa Shields became the target of another 50 Cent Instagram post as the rapper continued their long-running social media feud. By Erika Marie July 22, 2026
Politics Zohran Mamdani Dances To Kendrick Lamar's "Not Like Us" While Clubbing In NYC Zohran Mamdani is currently leading in the majority of polls as the Democratic nominee New York City’s mayoral race. By Cole Blake November 03, 2025
Music Foolio Net Worth 2024: Updated Wealth Of The Rapper A dive into the rise of Jacksonville rapper Foolio, capturing his journey from the streets of Duval County to the hip-hop arena. By Jake Skudder January 17, 2024
Music Ray J Looks Determined Heading Into Court Amid Serious Health Problems Earlier this week, Ray J claimed that doctors told him he has just months left to live, thanking fans for their support. By Caroline Fisher January 30, 2026
Music Timbaland Blasted For Appearing In A.I. Artist's Music Video Timbaland launched the artificial intelligence artist, TaTa Taktumi, back in June, along with the new company, StageZero. By Cole Blake October 14, 2025
Music “ICEMAN” Episode 4 Is Drake’s Greatest Homage To Toronto Since “Views” Drake turned Toronto into living mythology in the "ICEMAN" finale. From the CN Tower to City Hall to Toronto’s oldest strip club, he reinforced the reach of his influence across the city’s landmarks and identity. By Aron A. May 15, 2026
Music Eminem Partners With Detroit Lions To Produce Annual Thanksgiving Halftime Show Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams thinks Eminem's role in the Thanksgiving halftime show will prove to be "good for the culture." By Caroline Fisher November 14, 2025
Music Drake Continues To Dominate Spotify With New Hip-Hop Streaming Milestone Although Drake hasn't dropped his new album "ICEMAN" yet, it's clear that his music will get gargantuan play even if it doesn't come out. By Gabriel Bras Nevares March 01, 2026
Music Blueface & 6ix9ine Bury The Hatchet After Vicious Beef Back in 2021, Blueface and 6ix9ine were in the midst of a pretty brutal beef, although it seems like they are on good terms now. By Alexander Cole November 11, 2025
Music Akademiks Details Meeting Drake For The First Time In Toronto Drake apparently sent a private jet for DJ Akademiks to visit Toronto and made sure he received the 6 God treatment. By Erika Marie May 18, 2026
Music Drake Recalls Hearing Future For The First Time In "Magic City" Docuseries Drake appeared as a talking head in the Starz documentary "Magic City: An American Fantasy" to discuss his first time hearing Future. By Devin Morton September 14, 2025
Music J. Cole Picks Up A Shift At Nipsey Hussle's Marathon Burger J. Cole has been traveling across the country meeting fans and selling CDs of "The Fall-Off" for his Trunk Sale Tour. By Cole Blake February 25, 2026