Lil Baby doesn’t like Akademiks either, which has led to a mutual rivalry of sorts that doesn’t appear to be slowing down anytime soon. Having said that, Lil Baby was recently out in Atlanta, where he could be seen shooting some sort of music video.

During the music video shoot, Baby uses the bar, “Fuck Akademiks that n***a the feds.” This is an accusation that has been thrown at Ak in the past. However, with Lil Baby leveling the allegation, Ak decided to respond with a bit of force.

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DJ Akademiks Speaks Out

“Half of Atlanta rappers documented on audio tape telling to cops including half the n****s he still call “TWIN” … is this n***a stupid … if I’m the Feds… young thug the lieutenant I report to him,” Akademiks wrote.

This is just more proof that these two do not like each other, and that is unlikely to change anytime soon. Whenever Akademiks finds himself in a beef, he will run it into the ground. It’s a tactic that has worn down many of his opponents to the point where they just give up and stop replying.

As for Lil Baby, it remains to be seen how he will respond. For now, his quick jabs here and there seem to be working quite well, as Ak is always eager to give a response.

For now, there is no world in which these two are able to reconcile. Of course, that could change, but for now, we aren’t so certain.

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Going into Game 3 at Madison Square Garden tonight, the Knicks hold a 2-0 series lead over the San Antonio Spurs in the NBA Finals. It has been an incredible run, and now, President Donald Trump stands in the way. The President is in attendance tonight, meaning there is increased security at the arena.

New Yorkers have a reputation for not being big fans of Trump. Having said that, it should come as no surprise that there is a sense that the President could be booed out of the building. On It Is What It Is, Cam’ron and Ma$e warned New Yorkers to behave, because you never know what security might do.

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Donald Trump at Madison Square Garden

As for Ma$e, he had a message for Trump, saying to stay home and watch the game from the Oval Office. For Knicks fans, the fear right now is that Trump is going to curse the team and bestow bad vibes upon them.

Everything has been going so well for the Knicks. However, an unpopular President could very well send the Finals into a tailspin, especially when you consider just how motivated the Spurs will be to tie the series at 2-2 going back home to San Antonio.

Some feel as though a sweep is about to take place. Others are convinced that the Spurs can still win. Whatever the case may be, Knicks fans are superstitious right now, and for good reason.

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The song’s already garnered plenty of attention for Toronto-based producer Maneesh On The Beat, who has worked with Drake in the past. But the amount of love the song’s gained on platforms like Instagram and TikTok has spawned a brand new viral challenge. 

The song, which boasts production from Maneesh On The Beat and 40, stood at #4 on the Hot 100 last week and likely will continue climbing the chart. The viral challenge sees fans video-editing items, like drinks, appearing out of thin air during the hook of the song where Drake raps, “Maneesh on the beat, shabang/ All of my opps, they dead.” The challenge is garnering attention from celebrities like Summer Walker and even Joe Jonas.

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Drake Scores Third Week On Top Of The Charts

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Evidently, we’re seeing Drake return as the reigning king of the summer this year. The release of ICEMAN has marked his latest #1 album, and it has retained that position for the third week in a row. Although his two companion albums, Maid of Honour and Habibti, have slid down the charts, it feels like we will probably see either one of them spike in sales at some point in the summer. 

Check out the collection of videos of people doing the “Shabang” challenge above and sound off with your thoughts in the comment section below.

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Release Date: June 8, 2026

Genre: Hip-Hop

Tracklist for The Resurrection

1. Solange
2. Aubrey
3. Tezzus Mane La Flair
4. Jeffrey Williams
5. Katy Perry
6. Ye
7. Lil Rokk
8. Oway

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Release Date: June 8, 2026

Genre: Hip-Hop

Album: N/A

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The claim, filed on May 29th in a federal court submission, opposed Diddy’s attempt to dismiss a civil lawsuit that sought $20M in damages. Howard’s filing relies largely on evidence and testimony that was presented during Diddy’s criminal case. He argues that these critical facts have already been established by a federal grand jury, including testimony from Cassie about an incident at a Hamptons motel.

According to court records, Ventura said she lost consciousness after ingesting GHB and later regained awareness while in a shower. Meanwhile, Diddy allegedly was “freaking out” outside of the bathroom where she was unconscious. However, the court documents say that after she gained consciousness, she called one of Diddy’s associates and proceeded to continue on with Howard.

The lawsuit that Howard initially filed in July 2025 details in length the alleged trafficking operation at the hands of both Diddy and Cassie that went on for a decade. Howard said it was Cassie that hired him for his services through an escort business called Cowboys 4 Angels.

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Clayton Howard Corners Diddy

While Diddy tried to have the lawsuit thrown out, Howard’s briefing laid out exactly why the trial should move forward. The filing argues that Diddy’s criminal conviction significantly strengthens Howard’s civil claims. According to the brief, several elements required under federal sex-trafficking statutes have effectively already been proven, leaving fewer issues for the court to resolve as the lawsuit moves forward.

Howard further claims Ventura played a substantial role in arranging encounters and coordinating logistics. Through this, he argues that it rejects the notion that she was merely a bystander. 

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It has been revealed that three men were arrested, although two have already walked. Meanwhile, a third man was released on bail and will continue to be investigated. At this time, the music world is in shock, with Riley’s manager, Cleo Amedume, releasing a statement on Instagram.

“Talay will fondly be remembered by those who knew him publicly for his incredible talent as a Grammy Award winning, multi platinum selling songwriter & artist,” the statement read.

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Talay Riley Remembered Fondly

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Riley was known for writing songs like Khalid’s “Young Dumb & Broke,” and H.E.R.’s “Lights On.” Overall, he was incredibly talented and beloved by those he worked with.

“We are deeply grateful for the enormous outpouring of love and support that we have received through messages, calls and visits over the past hours. Thank you for your continued consideration and sensitivity at what is a devastating time for us all,” the statement continued.

Prior to his passing, Riley had been working on a new project and seemed eager to release it. Previously, he had also written songs for massive pop stars like Dua Lipa and even Britney Spears.

This remains a developing story, and we will continue to provide updates as soon as they become available.

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Release Date: June 8, 2026

Genre: Hip-Hop, Rock

Album: Thank You

Tracklist for Thank You

1. Switch Up
2. What We Got
3. True Colors
4. That’s Right
5. Secrets Pt. I
6. Secrets Pt. II
7. I Don’t Care
8. Make It Stop
9. Crypto
10. Here We Are
11. Back To Start
12. It’s Time
13. Thank You

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Since that time, Ice Spice has attempted to have the lawsuit dismissed. She believes it is overdramatic and an attempt at trying to besmirch her name. However, her attempts to have the suit thrown out have gone up in smoke.

According to Complex, the artist has been called into a deposition. It is during this deposition that Ice Spice will have to answer questions about the lawsuit. As the report indicates, this deposition is set to go down on September 10th in New York.

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Ice Spice Vs. TheeBellaBrand

It has certainly been an interesting time for Ice Spice, who is venturing away from the music side of things as of late. For instance, she recently did an ad campaign with Wendy’s, which was preceded by some sort of weird stunt at a McDonald’s.

Fans have been wondering whether or not she will release more music anytime soon. However, when you look at all of her recent business opportunities, it is clear that music isn’t even necessary these days.

As for the current lawsuit against TheeBellaBrand, this remains a developing story, and we will be sure to keep you updated.

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Most recently, Lord Jamar sat down with Vlad TV, where he discussed Hov’s recent freestyle, and he seems to be among those who just aren’t buying the hype. “I f*ck with Jay-Z. When I saw the freestyle that he did on stage at the Roots Picnic, I was kind of like, eh,” Lord Jamar said, shrugging his shoulders. “I wasn’t that impressed. I don’t know, it was something about the cadence or something like that.”

However, Jamar seemed largely distracted by Jay-Z’s hair reveal. “Also, I’m like what kind of sorcery have you done where you f*ckin’ took your dreads out and you got this big ass f*ckin’ blowout and shit,” he said. “Maybe that’s the epitome of having bread where you could just pay somebody to just meticulously take out your dreads, you know, one by one.”

When asked whether it’s possible to take out dreads that were as thick as Jay’s, Lord Jamar suggested that Jay’s wealth allows him to afford such a process. “Maybe you can fly in a lady from Zimbabwe with the smallest fingers… or fly in an ill comb from Japan, I don’t know,” Lord Jamar continued. “But was he wearing a wig the whole time? I don’t know.”

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How Did Jay-Z Comb Out His Dreads?

According to reports, Jay-Z, who many believed may have shaved off his hair during the Roots Picnic soundcheck, reportedly required four bottles of Cécred. The process reportedly took four days in total, and evidently, that alone has sparked dialogue that has somehow became more prominent than the freestyle itself.

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