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News MTV Explains Why Lil Wayne, Jay-Z, & Nicki Minaj Were Left Off "Hottest MCs" List, Names Them Honorable Mentions MTV explains why their "Hottest Mcs" list overlooked hip hop heavyweights Jay-Z, Lil Wayne, and Nicki Minaj, and names them "honorable mentions". By Trevor Smith March 12, 2013
Music Kevin Gates Passionately Describes Rihanna's "Football Helmet" Forehead Kevin Gates just wants to kiss Rihanna on her forehead. By Alex Zidel July 16, 2019
Music Drake Makes Surprise Stop At Toronto Elementary School To Support Adonis At Soccer Game Drake recently took a break from the rollout of his upcoming album "ICEMAN" to show his seven-year-old son some love. By Caroline Fisher October 07, 2025
Music JT Taunts Cardi B After Explosive Alleged Ice Spice Tirade Leaks Online In newly-surfaced audio, Cardi B allegedly threatens to physically attack Ice Spice, claiming she's not Nicki Minaj or Latto. By Caroline Fisher September 30, 2025
Music Drake’s Right-Hand Man, Chubbs, Gets Engaged Drake's close confidant Chubbs kicked off 2026 by proposing to his partner Zizi after roughly six years together. By Caroline Fisher January 06, 2026
Music Kanye West's Daughter North West Produces Song For Lil Wayne's Son Lil Novi With North West showing off more rage beats and Lil Novi making more rage tracks, Kanye West and Lil Wayne's kids are following their leads. By Gabriel Bras Nevares January 03, 2026
Sneakers New Balance And Rosalia Team Up To Launch The 204L The New Balance 204L and Rosalia partnership channels early 2000s energy into a sleek, understated lifestyle sneaker that pushes past trends. By Ben Atkinson July 09, 2025
Music John Legend Reacts To Kanye West Saying He Smells Like "Mashed Potatoes" John Legend discussed his former collaborator, Kanye West, during a recent appearance on "Ebro in the Morning." By Cole Blake July 01, 2025
Music Elliott Wilson Declares Drake's "ICEMAN" Album Of The Year Elliott Wilson said he put his personal feelings aside, recognizing the quality on Drake's "ICEMAN" tracklist. By Gabriel Bras Nevares May 25, 2026
Sneakers Rare 2015 Air Jordan 20 Pack Made For Drake Just Surfaced For Sale A rumored 1 of 8 Air Jordan 20 pack made personally for Drake in 2015 has surfaced featuring three navy and gold colorways. By Ben Atkinson May 19, 2026
Streetwear Boosie Delivers A Hot Take On The AP x Swatch Collab Boosie Badazz says the Audemars Piguet and Swatch collaboration was a smart response to the fake jewelry culture. By Ben Atkinson May 13, 2026
Music Young Thug Addresses Rich Homie Quan's Family After Brother's Diss Young Thug recently paid tribute to Rich Homie Quan, which the late rapper's circle did not appreciate due to their unresolved fallout. By Gabriel Bras Nevares May 08, 2026