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Sneakers Kobe 11 "Fade To Black" Releasing On 10-Year Anniversary Kobe's Last Game The Nike Kobe 11 Elite Protro "Fade to Black" returns on the tenth anniversary of Kobe Bryant's final NBA game back in 2016. By Ben Atkinson March 31, 2026
Music Kanye West's "Bully" Hits Another Major Milestone On Spotify Following the release of "Bully," Kanye West will be performing at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles on April 3. By Cole Blake March 31, 2026
Music Kanye West Surpasses J. Cole Thanks To “BULLY” Streaming Success Over the weekend, Kanye West dropped his long-awaited twelfth studio album, earning mixed reactions from listeners. By Caroline Fisher March 31, 2026
Sneakers Every Air Jordan Dropping In April 2026 April 2026 is proving to be a stellar month for Jordan Brand's offerings, and we break down every release over the next month. By Ben Atkinson March 31, 2026
Music Drake Breaks Billboard 200 Record With 10 Projects On The Chart The feat comes as Drake continues to prepare for the release of his highly-anticipated next album, "Iceman." By Cole Blake March 31, 2026
Music Kendrick Lamar Raps Over Radiohead Hit In Resurfaced Snippet During a recent livestream, TDE affiliate MackWop dusted off an unreleased Kendrick Lamar track from the vault. By Caroline Fisher March 31, 2026
Music DJ Akademiks Argues J. Cole Hates His Fans, Compares Cole To Will Smith J. Cole has been going on a media tour as of late, and DJ Akademiks isn't very impressed with the way Cole has handled himself. By Alexander Cole March 31, 2026
Relationships Angela Simmons Reveals Why She Broke Up With Yo Gotti Angela Simmons also discussed on going on a date with Cam Newton back in 2011 during the candid interview. By Cole Blake March 31, 2026
Music XXXTentacion Murder Suspect Freed After Five Years In Prison Robert Allen IV pleaded guilty to second-degree murder and armed robbery for his role in XXXTentacion's death in 2018. By Caroline Fisher March 31, 2026
Music Wu-Tang Clan Fans Get Refunds As Several Members Bail On Australia Show The situation comes after Wu-Tang Clan announced a number of North American concerts for their farewell tour. By Cole Blake March 31, 2026
Gossip Angela Simmons Recalls Nightmare Date With Cam Newton During a recent appearance on Cam Newton's "Funky Friday" podcast, Angela Simmons broke down their 2011 date, and didn't hold back. By Caroline Fisher March 31, 2026
Music J. Cole Says The "Universal Classic" In Hip-Hop Is Dead, But Is He Wrong? J. Cole was recently on "Lost In Vegas" where he offered up his thoughts on classic albums and where they stand in hip-hop. By Alexander Cole March 31, 2026