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Music A$AP Rocky's "Don't Be Dumb" Sales Projections Take A Significant Hit A$AP Rocky was originally projected to sell 200K with "Don't Be Dumb," but that appears to no longer be the case. By Alexander Cole January 21, 2026
Pop Culture Druski’s Viral Mega Church Skit Has The Internet Divided Druski has sparked outrage with one of his latest skits, in which he plays a money-hungry mega church pastor By Caroline Fisher January 15, 2026
Politics Streamer Presses DJ Khaled To Support Palestine After Drake's "ICEMAN" Diss Drake called out DJ Khaled on "ICEMAN" for not supporting his parents' native Palestine, which has been suffering a genocide. By Gabriel Bras Nevares May 16, 2026
Music Akademiks Can Barely Keep His Eyes Open During Drake's “Habibti” Listening Session Akademiks was trying to power through the three new albums that Drake released last night. By Aron A. May 15, 2026
Music RZA Sings Drake's Praises Ahead Of "ICEMAN" Arrival: "I'm A Fan, I Respect Him" He and Adam Friedland also addressed DJ Khaled not speaking up on Palestine, noting that Drizzy signed a letter for a ceasefire in Gaza. By Erika Marie May 11, 2026
Music DJ Akademiks Sarcastically Responds To Kendrick Lamar Removing "GNX" From Apple Music Kendrick Lamar reportedly removed "GNX" from Apple Music today, and it has led to all sorts of calamity on social media. By Alexander Cole May 11, 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
Music YNW Melly's Legal Team Issues Strong Statement Blasting His Bond Denial YNW Melly has been in prison for over seven years despite a mistrial in 2023 and allegedly inhumane conditions he's suffered behind bars. By Gabriel Bras Nevares May 08, 2026
Music Kendrick Lamar Returns To Centennial High School In Compton With Dr. Dre & Will.i.am Kendrick Lamar attended a groundbreaking ceremoni at Centennial High School in Compton alongside Dr. Dre & Will.i.am. By Alexander Cole May 07, 2026
Sports Cam’ron Declares “City Boys Up” After Stefon Diggs Is Found Not Guilty Cam'ron also mentions Cardi B during his response to The Stefon Diggs verdict. By Aron A. May 06, 2026
Sneakers The Air Jordan 12 "Bloodline" Looks Even Better In Official Images Jordan Brand has released official images of the Air Jordan 12 "Bloodline," giving sneakerheads the clearest look yet at the all-black build. By Ben Atkinson May 06, 2026
TV Cam'ron Exasperates Stephen A. Smith With Wild LeBron James & Michael Jordan Hot Take Cam'ron was on "First Take" this morning, and it led to a hilarious exchange with Stephen A. Smith about LeBron James. By Alexander Cole May 05, 2026