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Music J. Cole Admits He Lies About Feeling Like The GOAT In His Music J. Cole spoke on his self-assessment as an MC, the Drake and Kendrick Lamar battle, and a whole lot more on the "7PM In Brooklyn" podcast. By Gabriel Bras Nevares March 27, 2026
Sneakers Luka Doncic Just Wore Virgil Abloh Archive "Alaska" Jordan 1 Luka Doncic was spotted wearing the Virgil Abloh Archive x Air Jordan 1 "Alaska" in the tunnel ahead of its limited April release. By Ben Atkinson March 28, 2026
Gossip Claressa Shields Addresses Papoose Breakup Rumors After Announcing Pregnancy Plans Recently, social media users began to suspect trouble in paradise for Papoose and his girlfriend Claressa Shields. By Caroline Fisher August 06, 2025
Music Ray J’s Mother Confirms His Health Battle Is Not A Hoax Recently, Ray J's mother Sonja Norwood took to social media to clear the air amid rumors about his health issues. By Caroline Fisher March 03, 2026
Music DJ Akademiks Goes Off On Treasure Wilson & Loren Lorosa Over His Alleged Lies About Kendrick Lamar DJ Akademiks has weighed in on Kendrick Lamar and SZA's "Grand National" tour on several occasions in recent weeks. By Cole Blake May 11, 2025
TV "Let Them All Die:" DJ Akademiks Leaves Sneako Speechless With Take On Venezuela DJ Akademiks is now giving his takes on Venezuela, and they appear to be too controversial, even for Sneako. By Alexander Cole January 06, 2026
Music J. Cole Tells His Life Story Backwards On "Disc 2 Track 2" J. Cole has been promising the very best for "The Fall-Off" and the lead single, "Disc 2 Track 2," is just that and then some. By Zachary Horvath January 15, 2026
Music Drake Paid For "ICEMAN" Rollout Himself, Says DJ Akademiks Akademiks was able to meet Drake for the first time after the rapper flew him out to Toronto on a private jet. By Erika Marie May 21, 2026
Sneakers Drake's Chrome Hearts x Nike Air Force 1 Has Sneakerheads Begging For Release The Drake x Chrome Hearts x Nike Air Force 1 with silver jewelry details has no planned release leaving sneakerheads hoping for a drop. By Ben Atkinson January 15, 2026
Relationships Miss Nikki Baby's Rebound Relationship Appears To End Quickly After Boyfriend Exposed By Another Woman Miss Nikki Baby's dating history is filled with heartbreakers that dates back to her reality television days. By Bryson "Boom" Paul March 09, 2025
Sports Snoop Dogg Rides A Zamboni & Chats With Ilia Malinin As 2026 Winter Olympics Get Underway Snoop Dogg is back in his special correspondent position at the Olympic Games this winter and he's already having a blast. By Zachary Horvath February 06, 2026
Sneakers Travis Scott And Nike Launch Tennis Cactus Court Collection Travis Scott and Nike surprise-launched the "Cactus Court" collection at the US Open, debuted on court by Carlos Alcaraz. By Ben Atkinson August 31, 2026