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Relationships Latto Trolls Fans With Fake Pregnancy Reveal The pregnancy drama comes after Latto finally confirmed her long-rumored relationship with 21 Savage, last year. By Cole Blake February 17, 2026
Music Joe Budden Expresses Disappointment Over Kendrick Lamar’s Grammys Win Kendrick Lamar ended up taking home several awards at the Grammys on Sunday. By Cole Blake February 04, 2026
Music Lizzo Explains Why She's Beefing With Nicki Minaj Lizzo recently used Nicki Minaj's Twitter diss against her to promote her new album "B*TCH," and sent alleged shots her way for good measure. By Gabriel Bras Nevares June 06, 2026
Music Does Future Really Have More Classics Than Kendrick Lamar? In the latest HotNewHipHop video essay, we break down how Future and Kendrick Lamar embody two competing models of greatness: era-defining atmosphere versus meticulous album architecture. By Aron A. March 27, 2026
Music Lil Durk's Mom Offers Heartbreaking Admission About Durk And D-Thang Lil Durk's mom, LaShawnda Woodard, recently spoke with Amber Grimes about her life, and parenting her children. By Alexander Cole September 14, 2026
Music The Game Explains Backing Drake In The Kendrick Lamar Battle The Game has made his love and respect for both Drake and Kendrick Lamar clear over the years, but he can only pick one corner to support. By Gabriel Bras Nevares April 25, 2026
Music Kodak Black Says He Would've Already Met Zendaya If XXXTentacion Were Still Alive Kodak Black has been expressing his love for Zendaya for years at this point, but has been unsuccessful in meeting her. By Cole Blake December 30, 2025
Music James Blake Asks To Be Removed From Kanye West's New Album "Bully" James Blake worked with Kanye West on the "Bully" track "This One Here," but he no longer wants credit on the song. By Gabriel Bras Nevares March 28, 2026
Music NBA Ben10 Is Reportedly Permanently Paralyzed After Houston Shooting AllStar JR recently received an aggravated assault charge for allegedly shooting NBA Ben10 at a Houston restaurant. By Gabriel Bras Nevares May 29, 2026
Music New Footage Of Kanye West & Drake In The Studio From 2018 Surfaces Kanye West and Drake have had a falling out in the years since the new clip was originally recorded. By Cole Blake September 15, 2025
Music Big U's Son Allegedly Shot & Killed In Los Angeles The Los Angeles Police Department still hasn't confirmed whether a shooting victim is really Eugene "Big U" Henley's son. By Gabriel Bras Nevares November 01, 2025
Music Drake's Producer OZ Builds "ICEMAN" Hype With A Promising Message Many folks are wondering why Drake's new album "ICEMAN" is taking so long, but OZ is here to ease their worries. By Gabriel Bras Nevares April 11, 2026