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Music Baby Keem Secures Biggest Spotify Debut Of His Career With "Ca$ino" Although Baby Keem's new album "Ca$ino" isn't reaching the heights of some other 2026 hip-hop releases, it's a key indication of his future. By Gabriel Bras Nevares February 21, 2026
Music 21 Savage Shares Conflicted Thoughts On Young Thug & Gunna Beef While 21 Savage hasn't worked with Gunna since the YSL RICO case, he has linked up with Young Thug on multiple occasions. By Gabriel Bras Nevares December 12, 2025
Music Sexyy Red Posts Pictures From Tay Keith's Funeral: "I Will Never Forget You" Sexyy Red was one of Tay Keith's closest collaborators before he tragically passed away earlier this summer. By Gabriel Bras Nevares July 03, 2026
Music DJ Akademiks Has A Drake-Related Warning For Kendrick Lamar Kendrick Lamar could potentially have a verse on AZ Chike's album, and DJ Akademiks has a warning about the song's content. By Alexander Cole September 10, 2026
Music Ray Daniels Says J. Cole & Drake’s Success Is Because They’re Biracial Ray Daniels discusses J. Cole and Drake's success. By Aron A. October 23, 2026
Politics Nicki Minaj Praises Donald Trump's Message About Christian Persecution Nicki Minaj advocated for full religious freedom after reading President Donald Trump's claims about Christians in Nigeria. By Gabriel Bras Nevares November 01, 2025
Music A$AP Rocky Shows Off The Alternative Vinyl Cover For "Don't Be Dumb" A$AP Rocky finally unveiled the official cover art for "Don't Be Dumb" this week and we are now getting more details regarding physicals. By Zachary Horvath December 19, 2025
Music Kewon White Speaks Out After Mo3 Murder Conviction Kewon White received a life sentence for the murder of Mo3, with the trials of alleged co-conspirators Devin Brown and Yella Beezy to follow. By Gabriel Bras Nevares September 06, 2026
Music Ty Dolla $ign Explains Why He Wasn't On Drake's "ICEMAN" Some fans believe Drake doesn't want to work with former collaborator Ty Dolla $ign anymore due to the Kendrick Lamar battle. By Gabriel Bras Nevares August 02, 2026
Music Yung Miami Heartbroken By Industry Switch-Up: "Left Me For Dead" Yung Miami is preparing her debut solo album, although it hasn't been easy, given the cold shoulder from the industry. By Alexander Cole May 11, 2026
Music Boosie Badazz Intensifies Kodak Black Beef By Threatening Him With Fentanyl Boosie Badazz and Kodak Black have been at odds for years, but the feud reignited following the heated Instagram Live session, this week. By Cole Blake March 11, 2026
Music Ferg Addresses A$AP Rocky's Heartbreak Over His Name Change Ferg and A$AP Rocky were the two biggest artists in A$AP Mob, and questions around their dynamic have captivated fans for years. By Gabriel Bras Nevares September 26, 2026