Following a grueling battle with Kendrick Lamar, there has been a renewed discourse about whether or not Drake can still sit atop the rap throne. There are certainly fans out there who believe he is still capable of holding the mantle. With hip-hop suffering on the Billboard charts, there is this hope that Drizzy can be the guy to catch a hit.

In the aftermath of the beef, Drake lost a few of his friends, and by extension, a few of his collaborators. However, there is at least one artist who has stayed by Drizzy’s side. That artist is Lil Baby, who pledged his allegiance last night by posing in front of a door covered in Drake’s face.

Drake subsequently liked the post, which is an acknowledgement that the artist is well aware of who his real friends are right now.

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Are Drake And Lil Baby Prepping A Collab?

All of this makes us wonder, is Drake going to have Lil Baby on his album? These two have collaborated on numerous occasions in the past. Therefore, it only makes sense that they would team up again.

Lil Baby is someone who is consistently featured on mainstream rap albums. While some fans have gotten tired of this reality, there is no doubt that he and Drake have great chemistry.

With ICEMAN dropping in 11 days, there is this sense that the features are being finalized. Drake has worked on albums up until the release date in the past. It’s why For All The Dogs dropped at 6 AM in the morning.

If you’re a fan, you can’t help but be excited about the possibilities. That said, the anticipation is creating expectations, and with that comes pressure. This rollout is going to be fascinating.

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Release Date: May 4, 2026

Genre: Hip-Hop

Album: N/A

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Chappelle is no stranger to controversy, so it should come as no surprise that he would have some empathy for his friend. With that being said, Ye is currently in the midst of a comeback of sorts. His new album, Bully, was a modest success, and his two-night showcase at SoFi Stadium was a celebration of his career.

Now, Ye is gearing up to travel to Europe, where he will perform in a plethora of cities. While the UK has banned the artist, there are still other countries willing to welcome him with open arms.

Slowly but surely, West is finding himself re-accepted into certain spaces. For instance, last night, West was brought out at The Comedy Store during Dave Chappelle’s set. According to TMZ, he received a standing ovation, as fans were incredibly excited to see him.

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Dave Chappelle Brings Out Ye

While Ye is in the midst of a comeback, very seldom do we see him in public. Even during the rollout for Bully, he largely shielded himself from the spotlight. Instead, he let his music and his performances do the talking.

Whether or not this continues is something that is impossible to predict. Ye has been unpredictable throughout his career, and it’s hard to imagine a world in which that is no longer the case. It would take years without incident for fans to accept that he’s truly changed.

There are some hip-hop fans who have yet to forgive West. Some checked out as soon as he went MAGA back in 2018. Others did so when he ran for president. Meanwhile, most of his fanbase left during his Nazi phase.

A return to his glory days is unrealistic. One can only hope that Ye continues down this path of tranquility and finds peace with himself.

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His “FDO” track was a massive success upon release, and it currently has 61 million views on YouTube. Unfortunately, not long after his release, there were rumblings that he had allegedly robbed and kidnapped Gucci Mane. At first, these were just rumors. However, in April, the Department of Justice officially accused Pooh Shiesty, his father, rapper Big30, and six others of holding Gucci Mane captive at a music studio in Dallas.

Charges were eventually filed against the nine individuals, and now, Pooh Shiesty is in limbo. The six other individuals are Kedarius Waters, Terrance Rodgers, Damarian Gipson, Demarcus Glover, Kordae Johnson, and Darrion McDaniel. He was even dissed by Gucci Mane on the recent track, “Crash Dummy.”

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Big30 & Lontrell Williams Plead Not Guilty

According to Action News 5 in Memphis, Tennessee, Big30 and Lontrell Williams, Pooh Shiesty’s father, have officially pleaded not guilty to the charges against them. This plea was to be expected given everything we have seen from the case thus far.

At the time of the plea, both Pooh Shiesty and Big30 remain behind bars. Both artists have been fighting for a bond in their case. In fact, MoneyBagg Yo and Asian Doll are two people who have advocated for Shiesty and Big30 to be given some kind of freedom until their trial.

This is a case that has certainly garnered quite a bit of attention throughout the hip-hop world and rightfully so. Gucci Mane remains one of the biggest Atlanta artists of all-time. He is respected by his peers, and this entire story has come as a shock to many.

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But as we reach the second anniversary, X has undoubtedly gone on to reflect on the occasion. For Kendrick fans, it remains a moment that still holds years later. Rapper Your Old Droog succinctly compared it to “Ether,” saying, “‘Not Like Us’ was the most systematic dismantling of an opponent since ‘Ether.” Now, some have criticized it because of how much push the song got in the aftermath of the beef, but the reality is that the feud involved two heavyweights in rap. It was going to get played one way or another.

The reality is that “Not Like Us” had a chokehold on the world for nearly a year after its release. And its impact could not be understated–it maintained a grip on the #1 spot of the Billboard Hot 100 for weeks, it became the first rap song to win “Song Of The Year” at the Grammys, and broke numerous other records since. Perhaps the most significant development surrounding the song involves the lawsuit Drake filed because of it. Of course, not every feels similarly to Kendrick fans regarding the song. Plenty of others have used the opportunity to downplay its significance.

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“Not Like Us” Turns Two

While the song has cemented itself in the rankings of diss tracks, it took Kendrick Lamar to new heights in his career. In its aftermath, he performed at the Super Bowl Halftime show, becoming the first solo rapper to grace the stage. Moreover, he performed the song in Toronto–Drake’s hometown–to two sold-out crowds and a demand for an encore. 

In more recent news, Kendrick Lamar has been rumored to be cooking up new music soon, at least according to Akademiks. It’s unclear whether that means a follow-up to GNX is on the way or if Kendrick will be dropping some more features in the near future. However, with ICEMAN a week and a half away, and summer around the corner, it’s going to be interesting to see if another clash between Drake and Kendrick occurs. Do you remember where you were the first time you listened to “Not Like Us”? Let us know in the comments section below. 

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Cam’ron isn’t totally innocent in all of this. For instance, he asked Kevin Hart about Dame Dash in a recent viral interview. In previous comments, he also went on to say that he doesn’t believe he will ever have a normal relationship with Dame again.

On Monday, Cam decided to escalate things further by dropping a preview for his new diss track, “Do The Dusky.” In this diss track, Cam attempts to create a new viral craze, all while dropping some bars about Dame’s latest controversies.

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Cam’ron Disses Dame Dash

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The diss track is set to drop at 5 PM EST this evening, and there is no doubt that a lot of fans are going to be tuning in for that premiere.

As for Dame Dash, he is less than excited about the whole thing. Over on Instagram, Dame replied to Cam, stating that he should go back to talking about athletes. He also said that Cam has “cheap teeth.”

“Look at Fredo aka Cheap Teeth @mr_camron singing to another man, you might want to keep my name out of your mouth and go back to talking about sweaty men for a living,” Dame Dash wrote.

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The petty disses probably won’t stop anytime soon, especially when you consider how the official diss track will be dropping in just a couple of hours from now. Perhaps these two can squash the beef one day, with It Is What It Is acting as the platform to make it happen.

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Back in February, Diggs pleaded not guilty to the charges. Today, Diggs was back in court in Massachusetts, where he is currently on trial, facing his accuser. Jury selection took place this morning, and this afternoon, Adams herself is on the stand.

In fact, a video from the trial has just gone viral on social media. This clip comes courtesy of the Law & Crime Network. As you will hear below, Adams alleged that she was in a sexual relationship with Diggs. Adams claims the two had become friends, and then later began a sexual relationship. This subsequently led to Diggs hiring her as his personal chef.

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Stefon Diggs Trial Day 1

Adams says her work with Diggs officially began in February of 2025. However, it eventually took a turn for the worse, and she left. Now, Adams is accusing Diggs of assault, and the charges are quite serious.

The initial charges came amidst Diggs’ playoff run with the New England Patriots. If you remember, Diggs made it to the Super Bowl, although his team eventually lost to the Seattle Seahawks. It was around this time that Cardi B officially broke up with Diggs.

Back in March, the New England Patriots announced that they would no longer be employing Diggs. He was let go, and millions of dollars’ worth of cap space was opened up as a result. At this time, Diggs remains a free agent, with numerous teams waiting to see how this trial plays out.

So far, Diggs has yet to take the stand. The trial is expected to last only two to three days.

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Weeks ago, Diamond Brown aired out her grievances with Chris Brown on social media. While Lovely had been born in January of 2022, Diamond alleges that Chris was scaring off her new boyfriends. She alleges he did this even though he was already engaged in a relationship with Wallace.

Wallace eventually got involved in the situation, where she called out Diamond for bringing all of this to the internet. “You a lame for running to the internet,” Jada wrote. “Tryna air business out like you not the one that’s stopping him from seeing his daughter.”

The feud between the two escalated, with Diamond Brown suggesting that she would fight Wallace at some point in the near future.

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Diamond Brown Speaks Out

As for the paternity suit, Diamond Brown alleges that Chris has already acknowledged paternity through a voluntary declaration. Subsequently, she is hoping for full physical and legal custody, with visitation rights for Brown should he so choose.

Since Lovely’s birth four years ago, the child has reportedly been under Diamond’s care.

Overall, these kinds of situations can be quite harrowing for everyone involved. This is especially true when paternity suits become involved, and there is custody at stake. At this time, Chris Brown has not responded to the paternity suit. Instead, TMZ has simply acquired the paperwork. It is presumed that this will be resolved shortly.

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While Cudi thought she could keep her politics to herself during the tour, that turned out not to be the case. According to Variety, on Saturday, May 2, during a show at the Dos Equis Pavilion in Dallas, M.I.A. went on a political rant about being blackballed for her views. She then went on to suggest that some of the fans in the crowd were undocumented immigrants.

“I’ve been canceled for many reasons. I never thought I would be canceled for being a brown Republican voter,” M.I.A. said. “I can’t do ‘Illegal,’ though some of you could be in the audience.”

This rant eventually went viral on social media, with many fans wondering whether or not Kid Cudi would take action. After all, it’s his tour, and he has a duty to make his fans feel safe during the show.

Just moments ago, Cudi took action. On Instagram, he revealed that M.I.A. has been fired from the tour. He also revealed that M.I.A.’s team was warned before the tour to stay away from anything offensive. A boundary was crossed, and Cudi did what he had to do.

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Kid Cudi Takes Action

Per Kid Cudi:

“TOUR UPDATE: M.I.A is no longer on this tour. I told my management to send a notice to her team before we started tour that I didn’t want anything offensive at my shows, cuz I already knew what time it was, and I was assured things were understood. After the last couple shows, I’ve been flooded with messages from fans that were upset by her rants. This, to me, is very disappointing, and I wont have someone on my tour making offensive remarks that upsets my fanbase. Thank you for understanding. Rager.”

This must have been a tough decision for Kid Cudi, who is known for being a safe space for his fans. As of press time, M.I.A. has not commented on the situation.

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While Wayne’s musical success certainly opened a lot of doors for his daughter, Reginae Carter, it also closed a few doors, as well. For instance, during a recent episode of Heir Talk, Carter sat down with Nas’ daughter, Destiny Jones. It was here that they had a lengthy conversation about being the daughters of famous rappers.

As you can imagine, they have lots of common ground with each other. This subsequently led to Carter explaining her childhood in Atlanta and how she had a hard time getting accepted into certain schools.

Carter was hoping to get into private schools. At the time, she was in a Christian school and wanted to switch. However, there were numerous schools that denied her. It was all because of who her father was and what he was saying in his music.

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Reginae Carter On Lil Wayne

“I went to Christian school almost my whole life,” Carter explained. “A lot of the private schools I wanted to go to — I’m not going to say the names — were blocking me because of what my dad was doing a lot of the time, because of the music he was making. It was a lot of big schools in Atlanta, the biggest that rejected me. They rejected a lot of celebrity kids.”

As Carter notes, lots of celebrity kids had been denied from these schools for similar reasons. Carter has been honest about what life was like with Wayne as he father, and this just so happened to be one of the pitfalls.

The entire conversation between Jones and Carter was 52 minutes long, and it was a dope insight into their family life.

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