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50 Cent Eviscerates Rick Ross For A Second Time Over Low Album Sales

Alexander Cole — Tue, 04 Aug 2026 15:07:10 +0000

50 Cent and Rick Ross have been going at it for years. Overall, these two do not like each other, and they will stop at nothing to get under the other’s skin. This is especially true in light of the release of Ross’ new album, Set In Stone.

This new project did not do well on the charts. In the end, Ross debuted at 39 on the Billboard 200, which simply isn’t good enough for an artist of his stature. Furthermore, he barely sold 20K units. This subsequently led to some disses from the likes of 50 Cent.

Rick Ross clapped back by taking shots at Fif’s various business deals. He also made fun of the artist’s latest sneaker deal. It was just another example of how these two dislike each other.

On Tuesday morning, Fif decided to have some more fun at Ross’ expense. As you will see below, 50 Cent took aim at Ross hitting a new low on the charts.

50 Cent Goes In On Rozay

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“I’M SORRY ITS OVER, CANT FAKE IT FOREVER!” Fif wrote.

It is a perfect example of how 50 Cent remains one of the pettiest people in the entertainment world. We have seen it with how he interacts with Diddy. Now, we are seeing it all over again thanks to how he interacts with Ross.

Ultimately, it’s difficult to see this beef ever dying down. Rick Ross and 50 Cent are two hard-headed individuals, and they aren’t giving an inch. At this rate, perhaps a diss track could solve everything.

You have to wonder whether or not this pettiness will ever end. Let us know whose side you are on in the comments below.

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Mal Finally Gives J. Cole His Props After Attending “Fall-Off” Tour Concert

Alexander Cole — Tue, 04 Aug 2026 14:20:49 +0000

If you have been watching Rory & Mal, then you know that Mal has been a staunch critic of J. Cole over the past couple of years. Overall, this was inspired by Cole’s decision to apologize to Kendrick Lamar for his diss track, “7 Minute Drill.”

Mal has become a big Drake defender over the years, and Cole’s decision felt like a betrayal. There are plenty of Drake fans out there who felt exactly how Mal did. However, few have the platform he does.

Of course, with this criticism has come a narrative that Dreamville doesn’t like Mal. That somehow his presence at a concert would cause problems. He and Rory tested this theory over the weekend as they visited Cole’s latest The Fall-Off tour stop in Brooklyn at the Barclays Center.

As it turns out, everything went smoothly, and Mal came away impressed with Cole. That said, he still has some reservations about the rapper’s handling of the beef.

Mal Clarifies His Stance On J. Cole

Mal says he finally attended his first J. Cole concert and came away impressed.

Despite his criticism of Cole after the Kendrick-Drake battle, Mal says he doesn’t hate J. Cole, calling the show great and praising Cole for selling out Barclays with no guests, no wardrobe… pic.twitter.com/GVve3GSPlU
— CY Chels (@SeewhyChels) August 4, 2026

“I just hate what he did as a rapper, as an MC, in a very rapper-MC moment,” Mal explained. This is certainly a fair criticism, and it is hardly the first time that someone has said something similar. Mal simply receives more flak for this take because of his association with Drake.

Regardless of his decision to apologize, you cannot deny that Cole is an iconic MC with the catalog to back it up. Overall, he remains a fan favorite and his numbers firmly place him within the Big Three, whether you like it or not.

Let us know what you think of Mal’s take in the comments below.

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D4vd’s Bloody Bodega Video Resurfaces Online Amid Celeste Rivas Case

Alexander Cole — Tue, 04 Aug 2026 13:45:22 +0000

D4vd is currently headed to trial for the alleged murder of Celeste Rivas Hernandez. Overall, this case has garnered lots of attention online, and for good reason. Her death was barbaric, and the images from the preliminary hearings have haunted those inside the courtroom.

Since the news of Rivas’ passing, D4vd’s entire past has been scrutinized. This has especially been true of his music, which is loaded with themes about toxic love. For instance, the song “Romantic Homicide” has felt a little on the nose, all things considered. He even has an unreleased song called “Celeste,” which further adds to the lore surrounding the case.

Over the weekend, fans uncovered an old video in which D4vd was being interviewed in a Bodega. As you can see below, the artist has on a white shirt that is completely covered in blood. Furthermore, he is holding a bottle of Tide laundry detergent, for good measure.

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D4vd With A Bloody Shirt

Resurfaced clip of D4vd promoting his music around a murder

He will stand trial and is eligible for the death penalty for allegedly murdering Celeste, a 13 year old girl that he had a sexual relationship with pic.twitter.com/Q6cnOhQ4Uo
— Akademiks TV (@AkademiksTV) August 1, 2026

As you can see from the video, D4vd refers to the shirt as his work clothes. From there, he is asked what song he likes to listen to while stuck in the house, sick. He responded with “Romantic Homicide.”

This all feels extremely coincidental, and fans could not help but point that out on social media. Ultimately, it just goes to show that D4vd’s digital footprint is not helping him when it comes to the court of public opinion.

D4vd is also facing charges of maintaining an alleged sexual relationship with a minor. Furthermore, he is facing a charge of mutilating a dead body. These charges have him eligible for the death penalty, although the prosecution has yet to reveal if they will pursue it.

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DJ Akademiks Reveals A Superstar Streamer Is A “Coke Head”

Alexander Cole — Tue, 04 Aug 2026 13:18:17 +0000

DJ Akademiks has never shied away from giving the fans an inside look into the entertainment business. Although he mostly occupies himself with hip-hop, it appears as though he has found an interest in streamers.

Recently, Akademiks linked up with N3on. These two were streaming live on Kick together, and it was here that they had an interesting conversation about the industry. In fact, Ak suggested that streamers are doing some wild things behind the scenes.

“Y’all favorite streamer is a coke head off stream,” Akademiks said matter-of-factly. N3on tried to ask who Ak was talking about. However, it led to a coy answer from the hip-hop commentator, who wasn’t “trying to snitch.”

It’s a bold statement to make, especially when you consider how there are some very popular streamers out there with millions of fans. The mere suggestion that one of the top streamers is struggling with addiction has already spurned lots of speculation online.

DJ Akademiks Exposes The Streaming World

DJ Akademiks STUNS N3on by claiming a popular streamer is secretly a "C*KE HEAD" off-camera before refusing to reveal who he was talking about.

"Y'all favorite streamer is a c*ke head off stream."

"I ain't trying to snitch." pic.twitter.com/GipVIibqR0
— Akademiks TV (@AkademiksTV) August 3, 2026

In fact, in the replies to Akademiks TV’s post, fans are speculating that the commentator is talking about Adin Ross. Ross has previously spoken about his lean addiction. Overall, this has been a sore spot for Ross, who has become emotional at times while delving into this disease.

That said, others are wondering if Akademiks is talking about someone else. After all, Ross’ addiction problems are already well known. Consequently, one could deduce that Ak is talking about an even bigger fish.

Whatever the case may be, this kind of speculation serves no one. Fans are always going to be nosy, and this is a great example of that. Whether or not a streamer comes forward remains to be seen.

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Y WOULD I CARE? – Song by Nettspend

Alexander Cole — Tue, 04 Aug 2026 12:48:57 +0000

Nettspend has become an icon of the underground rap world over the past couple of years. He burst onto the scene at a young age and delivered some big singles, as well as some well-received albums. Now, the artist is looking to tease his next move. He recently dropped a SoundCloud single, and on Tuesday, he came through with another. This time, he delivered the track “Y WOULD I CARE?” This track is a short and sweet effort, with Nettspend reverting to his signature flow. He pairs this with some synthy strings and glitchy drums.

Release Date: August 4, 2026

Genre: Underground Rap

Album: N/A

Quotable Lyrics from Y WOULD I CARE?

And I’m, and I’m rollin’ down in a lake (Yuh)
Why would I care if they poppin’ fake (Uh)
I’m lookin’ down, I ain’t on the plate (Uh)
Your whereabouts, I ain’t in ya way (Uh)

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Square Up – Song by Dahi featuring Fousheé

Alexander Cole — Tue, 04 Aug 2026 12:35:19 +0000

Dahi is gearing up for the release of Black Boy (Alternative) on August 28. This is a project that will feature some incredible artists, including Kendrick Lamar and Childish Gambino. Fans are eager to hear the entire project, especially in light of the recent string of singles. For instance, on Monday, we got the new track “Square Up,” which features Fousheé. Overall, this is a haunting track with some unique skeletal production that creates a late-night drive vibe. Meanwhile, Fousheé’s vocals are equally haunting, making for a song that is going to immediately capture your imagination.

Release Date: August 3, 2026

Genre: Hip-Hop, R&B, Pop, Alternative

Album: Black Boy (Alternative)

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Somewhere Over The Rainbow – Album by Nino Paid

Alexander Cole — Tue, 04 Aug 2026 12:28:52 +0000

Nino Paid’s Somewhere Over The Rainbow begins with a gorgeous title track with an instrumental that conveys overwhelming emotions. The lyrics match this as Nino Paid talks about his life and the things that motivate him. Overall, this kind of energy is matched throughout the record. Luscious instrumentals grace the tracklist, all while Nino Paid delivers some solid flows and bars that can connect with the average person. Artists like Wale, Shy Glizzy, and VonOff1700 can be heard on this project, among others. We rarely get a Tuesday release, but there is no doubt that Nino has made our week a lot more interesting.

Release Date: August 4, 2026

Genre: Hip-Hop

Tracklist for Somewhere Over The Rainbow

Somewhere Over The Rainbow
Valedictorian
Mirror
Us
One ft. Benji Blue Bills
When You Miss Me Most
Whenever U CM
Social Meter
Shine
Peace Of Mind ft. Wale & J’TA
Cup Full of Pain ft. LAZER DIM 700
2am
Nun But Drums ft. VonOff1700
OTW ft. Shy Glizzy
Step With Me
Ashes In My Cup
Grandma Says
Rewind It
Long As I Got Love For You

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Sidney Starr Breaks Silence On Child Molestation Charges

Erika Marie — Tue, 04 Aug 2026 00:12:25 +0000

Less than 24 hours after being booked into the Fulton County Jail on multiple felony charges involving an alleged sexual assault of a minor, Sidney Starr is pushing back against the accusations. The reality television and social media personality, whose legal name is Sidney Favors, was arrested Sunday in Georgia. She was charged with sexual battery against a child under 16, aggravated child molestation, and sodomy. Authorities have released few details about the investigation because the case involves a juvenile, though prosecutors allege the offenses occurred at an Embassy Suites hotel in Hapeville.

As news of the arrest spread across social media, Starr broke her silence Monday (August 3) with a statement to TMZ, unequivocally denying the allegations and signaling that she intends to fight the charges in court.

A Vehement Denial

“[I] unequivocally deny the allegations against me and intend to vigorously defend myself through the legal process,” the statement reads. “Allegations should not be mistaken for fact, and public opinion should never replace due process.”

Starr, who is transgender, urged the public not to treat the allegations against her as a reflection of transgender people more broadly. She argued that her case should be judged on its own facts rather than used to fuel stereotypes about an entire community. Further, Starr thanked supporters and requested privacy, saying this would be her only public statement while the criminal case remains pending.

The statement marks Starr’s first public response since her arrest. She has pleaded her case in the court of public opinion before, most notably after admitting she fabricated claims about a relationship with Chingy years ago. This time, however, the dispute will be decided inside a courtroom, where prosecutors bear the burden of proving the allegations beyond a reasonable doubt.

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Suge Knight Among Witnesses Listed In Keefe D’s Tupac Murder Trial

Erika Marie — Mon, 03 Aug 2026 23:33:12 +0000

Nearly three decades after Tupac Shakur’s murder stunned the music world, prosecutors have offered their clearest preview yet of how they plan to argue the case against Duane “Keefe D” Davis. Ahead of trial, the Clark County District Attorney’s Office filed a 16-page supplemental witness list identifying more than 200 potential witnesses prosecutors could call as they seek to convict Davis in connection with the 1996 killing. Las Vegas’s KSNV 3 News reported that the filing includes a wide range of law enforcement officials, expert witnesses, records custodians, and individuals with direct ties to one of Hip Hop’s long-running mysteries.

Several names immediately stand out. Infamous Death Row Records CEO Suge Knight, who was riding in the passenger seat of the BMW when Shakur was shot, is listed as a potential witness. Former Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman also appears on the filing, along with Nevada Governor Joe Lombardo, who was serving with the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department when the investigation first began. Further, former LAPD Detective Greg Kading, who has long maintained that Davis admitted his role in the shooting during a 2009 interview with investigators, is also expected to be among the witnesses prosecutors may call.

The witness list also reportedly includes several members of Shakur’s family, though prosecutors have not indicated who will ultimately testify once the trial gets underway.

Trial Begins In Less Than Two Weeks

Davis was arrested in 2023 after decades of publicly discussing the case in interviews and in his 2019 memoir, Compton Street Legend. He has acknowledged being inside the Cadillac from which gunfire erupted on the night of September 7, 1996, but has pleaded not guilty to murder. Prosecutors allege he orchestrated the shooting as retaliation for a fight involving members of Death Row Records at the MGM Grand earlier that evening.

Shakur died six days after the shooting at just 25 years old, leaving behind an unmatched legacy in Hip Hop history and a case that remained unsolved for nearly 30 years. With jury selection and opening arguments scheduled to begin on August 10, the newly filed witness list offers the strongest indication yet of how prosecutors intend to connect the dots to what they claim is justice.

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ASAP Rocky Pulls Design Offer After Private DM Goes Public

Erika Marie — Mon, 03 Aug 2026 23:12:42 +0000

A private business inquiry quickly became a public lesson in professional etiquette after a logo designer lost the opportunity to work with A$AP Rocky over an Instagram post. The rapper recently reached out to designer Allan Peters with a direct message asking about his rates for brand logo revisions. Rocky complimented his work and expressed interest in collaborating. Rather than responding privately, Peters shared a screenshot of the message with his more than one million Instagram followers, writing, “I have no words.”

Rocky didn’t appreciate the gesture. Calling the post “distasteful” in the comments, he made it clear the collaboration was no longer happening. “Well I guess we won’t be working, best of luck buddy,” he wrote, effectively ending the conversation before it ever progressed beyond an introduction.

A$AP Rocky pulled his offer to work with a logo designer after the designer publicly shared Rocky’s DM asking about logo revisions:

“This is just distasteful, well I guess we won’t be working, best of luck buddy" pic.twitter.com/47zx6oMBAf
— Kurrco (@Kurrco) August 3, 2026

A Missed Opportunity

Peters has since deleted the post and has not publicly addressed Rocky’s response. Instead, he later shared Instagram Stories celebrating a separate milestone after surpassing one million followers on the platform. Further, the exchange sparked debate across social media. It was argued Peters was simply excited to hear from one of music’s biggest stars. Yet, others sided with Rocky, viewing the post as a breach of trust before any professional relationship had even begun.

Creative partnerships often begin with private conversations, and what could have become a new collaboration instead became a public discussion about discretion and whether every celebrity interaction needs to become content.

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