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Music JAŸ-Z's Setlist for "Extra Innings" Yankee Stadium Show JAŸ-Z was performing at Yankee Stadium last night, and the "Extra Innings" show had some truly phenomenal guest appearances. By Alexander Cole July 13, 2026
Sneakers The Air Jordan 8 "BIN 23" Is Releasing Much Earlier Than Expected The Air Jordan 8 "Bin 23" is now set to release this July as part of Jordan Brand's very premium 2026 lineup. By Ben Atkinson July 10, 2026
Music Afroman Celebrates Birthday By Suing Cop Who Accused Him Of Defamation Afroman's legal battle against Ohio police is back on as he looks to sue one of the men who originally sued him for defamation. By Alexander Cole July 29, 2026
Music Yella Beezy Trial Puts Rap Lyrics Back At Center Of Courtroom Debate Prosecutors are pushing to admit Yella Beezy's lyrics as evidence, renewing debate over Rap music's role in criminal trials. By Erika Marie July 20, 2026
Streetwear Drake's ICEMAN Rollout Gets A Full Merch Collection Drake's new Iceman merch collection brings fresh apparel and novelty items tied to his latest album rollout. By Ben Atkinson July 16, 2026
Music Peter Rosenberg Calls Nicki Minaj A "Loser" After Nicki Minaj appeared at the White House, Peter Rosenberg shared his unfiltered thoughts on the rapper during a recent broadcast. By Erika Marie July 09, 2026
Crime Nicki Minaj’s Alleged Alias Revealed Amid $106K Hotel Tab Dispute Court filings reveal an alleged alias as Nicki Minaj faces claims over a $106K hotel tab. By Aron A. July 28, 2026
Music DJ Khaled Reveals Why He Delayed "Aalam Of God" DJ Khaled was on The Tonight Show, where he offered up an explanation behind his recent album delays, which have piqued interest. By Alexander Cole July 21, 2026
Music Jim Jones Believes He Has A Better Catalog Than 90% Of New York Rappers Younger fans clowned Jim Jones' take, but older listeners remember his wild run in the 2000s and early 2010s. By Gabriel Bras Nevares July 12, 2026
Crime Andrew Tate Claims He's Neighbors With A Cannibal While Facing Rape, Trafficking, & CSAM Charges Andrew Tate is currently in jail, awaiting trial for some pretty serious charges, including rape, trafficking, and child abuse materials. By Alexander Cole July 23, 2026
Sports LeBron James Says Jay-Z Taught Him To Think Bigger Than Basketball More than 25 years after they first met, LeBron James says JAY-Z remains one of his biggest mentors away from basketball. By Erika Marie July 16, 2026
Music Vic Mensa Called Out For Previously Assaulting Ex-Girlfriend Vic Mensa gets called out for admitting to assaulting an ex-girlfriend after his XXXTENTACION diss. By Aron A. October 12, 2018