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Drake Receives A Special Honor From Apple Music

Alexander Cole — Tue, 03 Nov 2026 16:59:55 +0000

Drake has had one of the best years of his career. It’s an impressive feat for an artist who just turned 40 years old. Seldom do you see this kind of longevity, especially in rap, which has always been considered to be a young man’s game.

With albums like ICEMAN, HABIBTI, and MAID OF HONOUR, Drake has proven that he can give you multiple genres in just one evening. Going into the final months of the year, there is no denying that Drake is going to be winning all sorts of awards while ending up on end-of-year lists.

In fact, on Tuesday, Apple Music got that party started by crowning Drake as the Best Rapper of 2026. It’s an honor that was expected given what he has been able to do this year.

“The MC made his loudest comeback in years with a three-album release weekend spanning hip-hop, R&B, and dance, a genre-sprawling gambit that landed as critical and commercial lightning,” Apple Music wrote.

Drake Apple Music Rapper Of The Year

Apple Music has crowned Drake as the Best Rapper of 2026

"The MC made his loudest comeback in years with a three-album release weekend spanning hip-hop, R&B, and dance, a genre-sprawling gambit that landed as critical and commercial lightning."

“ICEMAN did the heaviest… pic.twitter.com/ujP3Yk5VrG
— Kurrco (@Kurrco) November 3, 2026

Apple Music cited the success of ICEMAN in its write-up, noting that the streaming numbers were off the charts. Moreover, they felt as though the album was easily the most significant hip-hop release of the year.

“ICEMAN did the heaviest lifting commercially, becoming the first 2026 rap album to cross 2 billion streams and reasserting Drake’s rightful claim to hip-hop’s hitmaking throne,” the streamer continued.

Going into 2027, Drake has every intention of keeping his foot on the gas. He will be going on tour, and that is expected to be sold out everywhere he goes. Ultimately, if you’re a hater, you’re not going to like what’s coming next.

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Blueface Reveals His Absurd Earnings After Just 90 Days Of Streaming

Alexander Cole — Tue, 03 Nov 2026 16:28:35 +0000

Blueface has quickly found himself on top of the Kick streaming charts. Of course, he has been able to do this thanks to the wild antics he gets up to on stream. Whether that be with his ex Chrisean Rock or the most recent mother of his child, Nevaeh Akira.

The rapper appears to have abandoned music completely. Just a few weeks ago, he revealed that he was making six figures per week as a streamer. With this kind of money coming in, it is easy to see why Blue would want to make a permanent transition into another field.

On Monday evening, the artist came through with a revelation that is certainly turning some heads. Effectively, in the last 90 days of streaming, Blueface has been able to make a total of $1 million. It’s a massive milestone, and it just goes to show how having a large following can get you places.

Blueface Is The New Star Of Streaming

Blueface shows love to DDG for introducing him to streaming as he’s officially made $1M off KICK in just 90 days

– DDG was the person that bought his setup to keep him out of trouble. pic.twitter.com/J4KHJuZCDp
— ryan (@scubaryan_) November 1, 2026

Blueface also made sure to thank DDG for the assist in the streaming game. According to Blue, the YouTuber turned rapper turned streamer ended up buying his streaming setup to “keep him out of trouble.”

DDG has been adamant about how streaming has changed his life for the better. He still streams often, and he has been able to successfully pair this endeavor with his music.

That said, Blueface’s foray into streaming has exceeded expectations. He has curated a reality TV environment on his broadcast, and the fans are certainly loving every moment of it.

Whether or not Blueface is able to keep this momentum going is something that still very much remains to be seen.

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Yella Beezy’s Friend Admits He Lied To Grand Jury

Aron A. — Tue, 03 Nov 2026 15:52:05 +0000

After pleading the Fifth during his testimony last week, Yella Beezy’s childhood friend has now told the court that he lied to the Grand Jury. According to WFAA, Jose Bodega, real name Theodore Thomas, recanted the statements that he provided to indict Yella Beezy in his murder-for-hire trial that led to the shooting death of MO3.

Bodega told the court during the second week of trial that his claims surrounding Yella Beezy’s involvement in MO3’s death weren’t true. “I told you I lied already, so asking me questions from a paper, it’s like you making me re-lie,” he said. This includes the states me provided not just the grand jury but attorneys and detectives.

When the prosecutors pressed Bodega on the alleged feud involving Yella Beezy, Trapboy Freddie, and Mo3, he played coy. “Moving into 2020, there was a feud, correct? Between Yella Beezy, Trapboy Freddie, and [Mo3]?” the prosecutor asked. “I mean, I guess so,” Bodega responded. However, as the prosecutors asked Bodega whether he agreed with the statements, he said, “I can’t say I agree.”

Jose Bodega Recants Testimony During Yella Beezy Trial

Ultimately, Bodega’s testimony wasn’t necessarily met positively by the prosecutors, who asked the judge to label him a hostile witness.

“Y’all talked about the money, how much Kewon paid to do this, and your answer was supposedly $40,000? That was your answer,” the prosecutor asked Bodega, who said, “Yeah,” in response. However, when pressed further on whether he recalled Yella Beezy and Trapboy Freddie pooling that money together, he told them, “That was a lie.”

Bodege told the court that he attempted to recant his statements before while Beezy’s attorneys asked him how testifying would work to his benefit in court. We will continue to keep you posted on any further updates on the case.

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Offset Concerns Fans After Placing $5K Bet On Keisha Lance Bottoms

Alexander Cole — Tue, 03 Nov 2026 15:51:00 +0000

Offset’s alleged gambling issues have been talked about at length over the past few months. It all started with an alleged incident involving Lil Tjay and his crew. The rapper was shot during the exchange, and later, it was revealed that gambling was at the center of all of it.

With the midterm elections going down today, the rapper isn’t doing anything to quell people’s fears about his alleged problem. We say this because he recently took to social media with a message about former Atlanta mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms. She is running for governor of Georgia against billionaire Rick Jackson. The polls have them in a tie, although with Republican support waning in light of Donald Trump’s polarizing presidency, Lance Bottoms has a real shot.

Offset appears to agree with this as he put $5000 on Lance Bottoms to win. He accompanied this with a message, saying, “I like my odds on Keisha.” Offset is not the first rapper to bet on the elections. We have seen similar behavior from 42 Dugg and Maxo Kream. One has to wonder if this is some sort of coordinated ad campaign for Kalshi.

Offset Is Confident In Keisha Lance Bottoms

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In the comments section of The Jasmine Brand, fans were showcasing their concern for Offset. Some feel as though his betting on politics is proof that he still has issues with gambling.

“He needs to seek counseling for this addiction,” one person wrote. “Damn he got a serious problem. He bet on any damn thing,” said another.

Having said all that, if you are eligible to vote, go out and do so.

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Rick Ross Celebrates His Lawyers After Getting Felony Charge Dropped

Alexander Cole — Tue, 03 Nov 2026 15:11:58 +0000

Rick Ross’ domestic violence allegations have landed him two misdemeanor charges. However, he escaped a larger felony charge after his original arraignment hearing was delayed. If you remember, he turned himself in after initially being charged with battery by strangulation. This is the felony charge that was ultimately dropped.

Now, Rick Ross is looking to celebrate this legal victory. While taking to social media, the artist gave a shoutout to two of his lawyers. The first of which was Steve Sadow. The second was Bradley Horenstein.

Ross states that his lawyers worked hard at portraying the truth. He also believes that his own followers need to go and follow his legal team in order to show them some love. He then singled out Horenstein for having his “boots on the ground.”

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“I have to send this out to the number one attorney in the game, Steve Sadow,” Rick Ross explained. “My lead attorney, Steve Sadow, I want to thank you for being who you are, what you are, and always bringing the truth to light. I thank you. Not only is Steve Sadow the number one attorney in the game, but also my very close friend. Big Steve, much love. This is for Bradley Horenstein, a major part of my legal team. Once again, I told you, I had an amazing legal team. Bradley Horenstein, he had his boots on the ground making things happen, connecting all the dots.”

Ross’ legal woes began when his ex, Jazzma Kendrick, took to social media and alleged that she had been assaulted by the artist. Not long after, a call was made to the police, with Ross being accused of slapping and choking his ex during an argument. Kendrick also accused Ross of busting her lip and posted photos as alleged proof.

The rapper maintains his innocence and has pleaded not guilty to the two misdemeanor charges.

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Blueface Takes Drastic Measures As “Chrisean” Tattoo Continues To Haunt Him

Alexander Cole — Tue, 03 Nov 2026 14:37:25 +0000

Chrisean Rock and Blueface have had one of the most dysfunctional relationships in the history of the internet, and that is not an exaggeration. The two were on-again, off-again for years before Blue ultimately went to jail. When he came home, it appeared as though the two were never getting back together.

However, that all changed when Blueface became a Kick streamer. He quickly realized that people were tuning in for the drama. This subsequently led to numerous collaborations with Chrisean. Eventually, she moved in with him, and they got engaged. A couple of weeks later, the two broke up, and Blueface got back together with Nevaeh Akira.

In the midst of his reunion with Rock, he got a large “Chrisean” tattoo on his upper back. Given the circumstances, you can imagine that he probably doesn’t want it anymore. As a result, he is going through the painstaking tattoo removal process.

Blueface Gets Tattoo Removal

Blueface records himself getting his Chrisean tattoo laser removed following their split pic.twitter.com/4uVTUE98rQ
— Akademiks TV (@AkademiksTV) November 3, 2026

Laser removal is oftentimes more painful than getting the tattoo itself. After all, you are digging into your skin to get the ink out. If that isn’t enough to make you shudder a bit, we don’t know what will.

Given the money Blueface is making on the platform right now, it’s hard to see how this isn’t worth it. He has been making six figures per week. Furthermore, he recently admitted to making $1 million in just 90 days. That’s a major achievement, and it just goes to show how lucrative the streaming game is right now.

Whether or not Blueface gets back with Chrisean soon is anyone’s guess. Although given their history, you can’t say for certain that it would be out of the question.

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Offset Confirms New Album Release Date And Unveils Cover Art

Alexander Cole — Tue, 03 Nov 2026 14:20:41 +0000

Offset has been teasing his new album, GMFU, for a while. In fact, the album was supposed to come out on October 23. However, midnight came and went without an album. Fans were curious about what happened, and why the rapper had been staying silent on the matter.

But on that same Friday, Offset finally came through with an update. He revealed that GMFU would be dropping on November 13. For those paying attention to the calendar, that is in 10 days from now.

The project is going to feature the song “Every Night” with Don Toliver, which dropped last month. As for the rest of the project, the tracklist and the features are still mostly unknown. The mystery is certainly enticing.

That said, on Monday evening, Offset took to social media, where he confirmed that his album is, indeed, coming out on November 13. Furthermore, he delivered what appears to be the cover art for the album. It features him with an American flag over his head and some camo pants, all while sitting on a stoop.

Offset Is Finally Dropping

OFFSET

GMFU
(ALBUM)

NOVEMBER 13TH pic.twitter.com/yRB6XSOZQO
— Kurrco (@Kurrco) November 3, 2026

For Offset, this is going to be a big project. Ultimately, he remains one of the biggest artists in mainstream rap right now. If he can deliver another album full of bangers, then perhaps mainstream hip-hop isn’t in such a bad place, after all.

Next year, Offset is reportedly teaming up with Quavo for a new Migos album. This is also an exciting prospect, and just goes to show that the Atlanta MC is in high demand.

Hopefully, we get a new single between now and next Friday. Just a little something to tide the fans over.

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Cardi B Confirms She’s Upset With Mona Love Over Colorism Debate

Alexander Cole — Tue, 03 Nov 2026 13:58:23 +0000

Cardi B has found herself in the middle of a debate about colorism and the entertainment industry. It all started during a recent episode of The Joe Budden Podcast, when Mona Love brought up the topic of colorism and how certain people are given advantages because of how they look.

Mona referenced an old Cardi B livestream in which the superstar spoke about her come-up. The Joe Budden Podcast co-host made it seem as though Cardi was dismissing the role colorism plays in the industry. Mona relayed how Cardi chalked up her success to hard work and knowing how to market herself. However, as Mona argues, there is a lot more that goes into it.

Cardi B has since issued a response to Mona, claiming that the podcast host completely misrepresented her. The rapper says a 13-second clip was cherry-picked out of a 15-minute livestream from two years ago. She then went on to say that she understands fully the damage colorism has on folks in the industry.

“I know that colorism is real I never denied that I seen it for myself,” Cardi wrote. “When I worked in the strip club, I seen how men treated me and how they treated dark skin women… I can never dismiss how colorism affects dark skin women and men in general. Not just in the work place but in the justice system as well. And I have stood up for it plenty of times.”

Cardi B Responds To Mona Love

The reason why im giving this statement is because ya like to clip my lives… So ima give ya this and go. If we going to talk about what I said lets talk about everything that I said in the 15 minute live from 2024 that got cut down to 13 seconds. I know that colorism is real I…
— Cardi B (@iamcardib) November 2, 2026

In the second half of her post on X, Cardi B took personal shots at Mona Love. She says Mona had been in her DMs for years, and that some of the messages were about surgeries. It felt like a low blow and ultimately showcases just how frustrated Cardi is about this whole thing.

“Am i upset with Mona?? Yes!! You been in my DMs for years asking me about personal advice… surgery advice.. and career advice,” Cardi continued. “If my success is because of my light skin why you asking me how to pitch yourself and how to get brand deals?? We have talked about so many different things and out of all the things we talked about why you couldnt ask me about a 13 second clip you saw from a 15 minute live in 2024 where i addressed everything that you bringing up? You went out your way to make a video with no context when this wasnt even a topic on no blogs and no platforms.”

At this time, Mona Love has not issued a response to Cardi B. Although with The Joe Budden Podcast filming multiple episodes a week, we imagine this will be a topic somewhere along the way.

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Broke My Heart (Off The Ramp Freestyle) – Song by Bobby Shmurda

Alexander Cole — Tue, 03 Nov 2026 13:40:08 +0000

Bobby Shmurda has come through with his latest release, an Off The Ramp freestyle called “Broke My Heart.” Given the structure of the song and the “broke my heart” refrain, it feels more like an actual song than an off-the-dome freestyle. Regardless, Shmurda is changing up his flow on this one. In fact, it’s a bit more understated than you might be used to. The same can be said about the production, which is full of these little vocal flourishes that certainly add to the catchiness of the record. Overall, it is a solid effort from Shmurda, who is looking to show fans that he has not gone anywhere.

Release Date: November 2, 2026

Genre: Hip-Hop

Album: N/A

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Living Proof – Song by xaviersobased

Alexander Cole — Tue, 03 Nov 2026 13:31:18 +0000

xaviersobased has had a massive 2026. It all started with the release of his debut album, Xavier. From there, things have only gotten better for the artist. He has been touring across the United States and has also been dropping singles on an almost weekly basis. On Saturday, the artist celebrated Halloween by dropping his latest video single, “Living Proof.” Once again, xav finds himself over some eclectic production, all while sliding around the beat with that rhythmic flow fans love so much. xaviersobased has proven himself to be a bridge between the youth and the oldheads. Someone whose underground bona fides have finagled their way into the mainstream.

Release Date: October 31, 2026