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Reviews Nas & DJ Premier "Light-Years" Album Review Nas’s enduring lyrical skill shines over DJ Premier’s production in a way that serves as a fitting conclusion to the Legend Has It series. By Aron A. December 20, 2025
Music Kanye West's New Album "BULLY V1" Reaches Top YouTube Trending Spot Despite Tirades Kanye West had previously leaked "BULLY V1" via social media earlier this week, but later expanded it for a more official YouTube release. By Gabriel Bras Nevares March 22, 2025
Music Chicago Rapper Bloodhound Q50 Taunts His Haters After Reportedly Being Shot Bloodhound Q50, an emerging voice in Chicago's drill scene, is at the center of a chaotic situation as he was reportedly shot at. By Zachary Horvath August 18, 2025
Music "The Breakfast Club" Weighs In On Kendrick Lamar's Anticipated Verse For Clipse Album This upcoming Clipse album will be a massive moment overall, but this Kendrick Lamar has been billed to be something special. By Zachary Horvath June 24, 2025
Music Drake Confirms That "Iceman" Is Dropping This Year A title that was once speculated by fans is now becoming reality as Drake has just said that "Iceman" is coming in 2025. By Zachary Horvath June 28, 2025
Music Young Thug Calls GloRilla Ugly And Undesirable During Mean-Spirited Leaked Jail Call Young Thug has been facing tons of backlash on social media due to various leaked audio clips over the last week. By Cole Blake September 04, 2025
Music Cardi B Receives Strong Final Sales Figures For "AM I THE DRAMA?" Cardi B, despite some middling reviews, has done well with "AM I THE DRAMA?" and its being rewarded with an impressive opening week. By Zachary Horvath September 27, 2025
Pop Culture Ray J Warns That A RICO "Worse Than Diddy" Is Allegedly Coming For The Kardashians Ray J also recently took aim at Kim Kardashian for not donating to Kai Cenat's livestream after making an appearance. By Cole Blake September 24, 2025
Music Kodak Black's Attorney Confirms He's Not On Drugs After Concerning Video Kodak Black was shooting a music video in Atlanta. By Cole Blake February 10, 2025
Music French Montana Net Worth 2025: Updated Wealth Of The Rapper The journey of French Montana: an exploration of his rise in music, business ventures, and philanthropy, revealing a massive net worth. By Jake Skudder January 17, 2024
Music Kanye West & Playboi Carti Beef, Explained Playboi Carti and Kanye West were once a popular duo, but after Ye was left off MUSIC, it seems their relationship is irreparable. By Devin Morton March 21, 2025
Music Lil Baby Roasted By Fans For Not Dropping New Album "The Leak$" There are many theories as to why Lil Baby didn't drop "The Leak$" as announced, none of which have been confirmed. By Gabriel Bras Nevares September 05, 2025