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Music Alley Boy Dead At 42 The Atlanta rapper reportedly passed away after a long battle with kidney failure. By Aron A. July 20, 2026
Sneakers First In-Hand Images Of The Air Jordan 4 Retro "White Laser" Surface New in-hand photos reveal details on the Air Jordan 4 "White Laser," set to return in February of next year. By Ben Atkinson July 19, 2026
Sneakers Justin Bieber Rocks SKYLRK Basketball Sneakers At Fanatics Fest Justin Bieber wore his own SKYLRK basketball shoes while playing some pickup basketball at Fanatics Fest 2026. By Ben Atkinson July 19, 2026
Music Director Claims Dame Dash's Refusal To Hear Jay-Z Out Killed Roc-A-Fella Doc Adam Bhala Lough claimed Dame Dash refused to include Jay-Z's side of the Roc-A-Fella story in an official documentary. By Gabriel Bras Nevares July 19, 2026
Music Rick Ross Plays Coy When Asked About Not Going To Jay-Z's Yankee Stadium Shows "The Joe Budden Podcast" wanted to know why Rick Ross didn't pop out as a special guest during Jay-Z's Yankee Stadium run. By Gabriel Bras Nevares July 19, 2026
Music Latto Shuts Down Critic Over Travel With Her Newborn A video of Latto traveling with her newborn sparked criticism online from a user on X, and the rapper quickly fired back. By Erika Marie July 17, 2026
Gossip Chris Blake Griffith Reveals Allegedly Flirty Messages From Stefon Diggs Chris Blake Griffith is accusing his former styling client Stefon Diggs of sexual assault, a case that continues to complicate. By Gabriel Bras Nevares July 17, 2026
Music Post Malone Teases Hip-Hop Return & Gets Flamed Immediately Post Malone is back in his hip-hop bag. By Aron A. July 17, 2026
Crime Pooh Shiesty Accused Of Paying Men $5K To Help Rob Gucci Mane Pooh Shiesty is currently awaiting trial in his Gucci Mane robbery case, and now, new alleged evidence is being presented. By Alexander Cole July 16, 2026
Music DJ Akademiks Reveals Why He's Done Criticizing Jay-Z And Roc Nation DJ Akademiks has been steadily criticizing Jay-Z and Roc Nation as of late, although now it seems like he wants to change course. By Alexander Cole July 16, 2026
Music Hip-Hop Albums & Songs Dropping Tonight, July 17, 2026 Rick Ross, B2K, Steve Lacy, and Syd headline what promises to be a stacked edition of New Music Friday, with big hip-hop albums on tap. By Alexander Cole July 16, 2026
Music DJ Quik Wants Fans To Stop Asking About Son's Murder Conviction Months after his son's sentencing, DJ Quik is asking fans to stop bringing up the murder conviction during public encounters. By Erika Marie July 15, 2026