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Music Kanye West Pulls Up To Lil Durk Trial In Los Angeles Lil Durk is currently on trial in his murder-for-hire case, and Kanye West made a grand entrance at the courthouse in Los Angeles. By Alexander Cole August 27, 2026
Music Kanye West Plays Special Message From Lil Durk At Chicago Concert Lil Durk is currently in the middle of his murder-for-hire trial, and Ye showed his support for his fellow Chicago MC. By Gabriel Bras Nevares September 05, 2026
Music Chance The Rapper & Vic Mensa Apologize To Each Other In Tearful Heart-To-Heart Chance The Rapper and Vic Mensa detail their falling out on the debut episode of "The Vic Mensa Show." By Aron A. August 27, 2026
Music The Game Denies Trying To Bait Kendrick Lamar Into A Battle The Game continues to talk about his relationship with Kendrick Lamar, his friendship with Drake, and all the messy dynamics in between. By Gabriel Bras Nevares August 29, 2026
Sneakers Shareef O'Neal Previews More New SHAQ Brand Styles At NYFW Shareef O'Neal showed off three new unreleased SHAQ Brand sneakers during this past New York Fashion Week. By Ben Atkinson September 13, 2026
Music Is Kanye West's "Carnival" The Most Fascist Rap Song Ever Made? Kanye West's "Carnival" is being reevaluated online, with some describing it as an example of 21st century fascist art. By Alexander Cole August 31, 2026
Music Drake Gives Fans A Look Inside His Luxury Collection Drake showed off his extremely rare and exclusive jewelry, and watches collection in his latest FOMO short film. By Ben Atkinson September 16, 2026
Sneakers Air Jordan 16 "Ginger" Receives Confirmed Release Date The "Ginger" Air Jordan 16 has never been retroed, and now it finally has a date locked in for a big 2027 release. By Ben Atkinson September 02, 2026
Sneakers Kobe's China-Exclusive "Shanghai Fireworks" 8 Releasing To The Public The Nike Kobe 8 Protro "Shanghai Fireworks" releases later this November, reviving a 2013 China exclusive. By Ben Atkinson September 20, 2026
Music Detective Testifies Yella Beezy Paid Into Alleged Mo3 Murder Plot By Erika Marie September 02, 2026
Music Trap Lore Ross Denies Spreading Lil Durk Snitch Narrative After Getting Pressed Outside Courthouse Trap Lore Ross has found himself as public enemy number one at the Lil Durk trial as snitching narratives run amuck. By Alexander Cole August 26, 2026
Politics Ed Sheeran Faces Backlash As Tour Openers Quit After Macklemore’s Removal The Macklemore controversy has left Ed Sheeran defending his silence on Palestine while artists abandon upcoming tour dates. By Erika Marie September 15, 2026