As caught by Bars on Instagram, a group of fans greeted him after a show. The Essex MC signed merch for them, and somebody asked him if he’s on Drizzy’s upcoming project. “Just wait,” he replied, which instantly excited fans of his and The Boy’s hoping for a first-time collab on the tracklist.

Of course, this could just as easily be a misdirection and a throwaway answer to satisfy a fan, so this isn’t a confirmation by any means. But the collaboration would definitely make a lot of sense. Drake and Fakemink linked up last year during the former’s Wireless Festival sets in London, even hopping onstage at one point.

Also, given the OVO mogul’s penchant for tapping into contemporary hip-hop sounds and the “next up” moniker, the fusions of jerk, grime, and other genres on projects like The Boy Who Cried Terrified are very appealing. At the end of the day, we will have to wait to see what comes of this alleged tease.

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When Is Drake Dropping ICEMAN?

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Drake’s ICEMAN comes out in less than a week on Friday, May 15. There are a number of other artists who have also been a part of collaboration rumors. These include folks like Yeat, Julia Wolf, and Central Cee given recent singles, as well as other names like Sexyy Red that he’s collaborated with a lot recently.

However, the more interesting questions are around Drake’s former enemies. Some folks continue to peddle Future feature rumors amid speculation that they buried the hatchet. Rick Ross also made some recent praiseful comments about the Toronto superstar, which could be important as well.

But Fakemink definitely tops the list of fresher faces who could definitely make a strong ICEMAN appearance. We’ll see if this actually pans out ahead of one of the most anticipated 2026 music releases.

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For those unaware, Cole played one game for the Nanjing Monkey Kings back in April, putting up meager stats in a loss. Afterwards, he announced he won’t be returning due to visa issues ahead of his world tour for The Fall-Off. The Dreamville rapper said the original plan was for three games, but he had to step out. But after the tour, he might return to a CBA court.

As for Joe’s criticisms, here’s what he had to say. “By the way, J. Cole quit after one game,” he said amid Jada’s excuse of the visa issues. “He ain’t a real hooper. And the man thought he could go over there. He donuted the whole s**t. No points, no nothing. Get the f**k out of here, bro. By the way, you know these real actors, they get mad when rappers try to act. You should be upset. Because this guy is very famous. He’s one of the greatest rappers of all time. And he thinks it’s a game… By the way, I love J. Cole. Yes, I do. I know basketball to the point that I knew that boy was going to go over there and do nothing… They ran him out of China. J. Cole, come to the show and discuss. Let’s just discuss.”

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Fat Joe Clowns J. Cole

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Fat Joe’s J. Cole criticisms aren’t just hoops-related. He also took issue with him for backing out of the 2024 battle with his “Big Three” colleagues Kendrick Lamar and Drake.

“I don’t look at him the same,” the Terror Squad MC expressed earlier this year. “He ain’t come outside… I don’t look at you the same. The f***ing sword is dull. I don’t care what he spits. I’ve always said he’s one of the greatest, and all that is irrelevant to me when you talking all that gangster s**t and they call you to the yard, and you don’t step outside.”

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Release Date: May 8, 2026

Genre: Hip-Hop

Album: N/A

Quotable Lyrics from Better Place

Road was paved, filled with booby traps at every station,
Take no path, just brought them to a bad destination,
Escorted by the wrong guys,
They ask questions and make sure the true answer hides

With files from Bryson “Boom” Paul

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philip lewis shared some pictures on Twitter of the two posing for a photo and hanging out, reportedly at the Diggs Deep Foundation’s Mother’s Day event in Washington, D.C. today (Saturday, May 9). A video from FearBuck on the social media platform shows Diggs kissing Cardi on the side of her head and talking with her after the photo.

The coparents immediately sparked reconciliation rumors with this public appearance, which neither have confirmed via social media at press time. As such, only time will tell if this is really the case. It wouldn’t be the first time Cardi B and Stefon Diggs did this, as he attended her “Little Miss Drama” tour stop in D.C. last month.

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Cardi B & Stefon Diggs Reunite

This comes after some folks speculated Cardi B shaded Stefon Diggs during her tour, specifically at one point of a concert where she passionately recited the lyrics to her track “Principle.” “It’s called the principle. You can’t be out here playing with a b***h like me,” she expressed. “There’s n***as out here praying for a b***h like me. You hear me? You ain’t never had a bad b***h like this, n***a. Never in your motherf***ing life! None of them b***hes ain’t f***ing with me!”

But Cardi quickly shut these rumors down. “Dear blogs, when I perform a song I always introduce the song with a lil razzle dazzle,” she shared online. “Not everything is a shot or personal. I’m actually repeating lyrics from the songs…Relax.”

The two began dating sometime in late 2024, when relationship rumors surfaced. They confirmed the romance a few months later, had a child, and later fueled split speculation they seemed to reinforce via social media. Are they back together or is this a one-off?

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The commentator recently sat down for a conversation with DJ Vlad on his VladTV platform. At one point, he revealed how the Chicago artist allegedly planned to fake his own death after seeing streamer N3on pull a similar hoax online.

“He [was] in the studio with some people… Ye’s around [N30n], and Ye says to him, ‘Yo, that’s what I want to do. That’s my next thing. I want to fake my death,'” Ak said, as caught by CY Chels on Twitter. “I think they kind of looked at Ye and they were like, ‘Yo…'”

From there, Akademiks brought up his controversial interview with Kanye West last year and how he wanted to “say anything to make them hurt.” Ak said he wanted people to feel the pain he was feeling via his bigoted statements and other controversial remarks.

“I hope he’s not all the way defined by that completely,” the media personality remarked. “I want to meet this new version of him because, at that time in his life, I really think he was… I’ve never heard him suicidal, but it feels like a guy who was almost moving kind of like he had nothing, while he had everything… at a place of desperation and tremendous hurt… He was fully teared up. You could tell he was so hurt. That’s why I continued to talk to him afterwards.”

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Kanye West’s Apologies

Ak said Ye vented to him multiple times about his many frustrations, and tried to keep him positive with advice. We’ll see if Kanye responds to these comments anytime soon.

Kanye West has apologized multiple times for his antisemitism and other controversies. Despite Ye’s efforts, many people continue to push back against him, whether it’s overseas governments or in-house listeners.

Most recently, fans spotted him leaving a Jewish human rights center following his public apologies. But it’s clear Ye has a long way to go before he can fully regain the favor he wants.

As for the alleged death hoax consideration, the alleged hypothetical is not surprising when you consider Kanye’s artistry, his grandeur, and his ambition. It seems incredibly extreme, but that is the level he’s operated at for his entire career.

It also speaks to the Yeezy mogul’s mental state and the negative emotions he continues to feel. Hopefully he’s in a better place now where alleged morbid thoughts can turn into more proactive, life-affirming, and benevolent redemptions.

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As caught by My Mixtapez on Twitter, Gathright cried when the court revealed the guilty verdict, and an officer approached him to escort him out of the courtroom. Sean Gathright is the same defendant who allegedly tried to escape an interrogation room. Footage of that surfaced earlier this week.

It also joined other developments concerning Foolio’s convicted killers. One of them allegedly suggested their guilt, laughed during the trial, and had an outburst in court that led to officers escorting him out in handcuffs.

This has been a very difficult process to witness, whether for the severity and weight of the case itself or how it played out on the Internet. The rapper’s murder allegedly stemmed from gang conflicts and diss tracks, among other things. Now, though, those invested in this trial await the convicted killers’ fates.

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What Happened To Foolio?

For those unaware, Foolio was shot and killed almost two years ago while celebrating his birthday in Tampa. Chance and his girlfriend Alicia Andrews (who was previously convicted on lesser manslaughter charges) reportedly provided his location to the other three perpetrators, who carried out the shooting.

Andrews still awaits her sentencing. As for Foolio’s convicted killers, the penalty phase of their trial will reportedly begin next week on Monday (May 11). The court will determine whether or not the four men will face the death penalty or life imprisonment instead.

As such, all four men remain in custody while they await their sentences. Now, some folks recalled the origins of this feud in the public eye, mostly through Foolio’s beef with Yungeen Ace and others.

Sean Gathright’s emotional reaction followed a lengthy legal process and years of strife and tension. After the guilty verdict, we will see how this case wraps up. It’s been a long road for the late MC’s family, and it’s about to conclude.

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As caught by his DJ Akademiks TV page on Instagram, he reacted to Ross’ message during his livestream. Ak said he initially supported the idea of Rozay squashing his beef with The Boy and warming up to him again. But now, he feels differently because of the Maybach Music Group mogul’s remarks about them showing each other love back then and being some of the biggest artists. Akademiks interpreted these comments as him feeling like Drizzy still owes him.

“It’s not that I don’t want them to get back cool, but not under these circumstances,” he explained. “It [reeks] of entitlement… It’s almost like these guys are trying to punish Drake for not giving them what they want, whether it’s a song or a feature… What more do you want him to give? The guy y’all actually supported during the battle never gave you nothing… I thought it was not going to be filled with this pompous, ‘You got to have respect.’ I’m not saying he should apologize to Drake, even though I think he went further than Drake in any type of disrespect… It feels like you’re still trying to ‘little homie’ the guy.”

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Drake & Rick Ross Beef

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For those unaware, Drake and Rick Ross’ beef emerged during the Kendrick Lamar battle in 2024 following over a decade of friendship. Ross claimed the 6ix God sent French Montana a cease and desist over a verse among other jabs, and The Boy responded with some shots at Rozay’s success and physique.

Most recently, Rick Ross requested the removal of Drake’s vocals during his Verzuz performance of “Aston Martin Music.” While he still seems open to reconciliation, previous remarks about the Toronto superstar still needing to take accountability on his end may complicate things. In any case, this dynamic is not escaping scrutiny anytime soon amid this saga.

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As caught by Livebitez on Instagram, it was a very lavish, grand, and dramatic moment. The couple took to the front of colorful stage and counted down. Blue smoke and streams popped out along with fireworks while Tekashi 6ix9ine popped a bottle of champagne.

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As caught by No Jumper on Instagram, this all went down on N3on’s livestream on Kick. Adin Ross, Clavicular, Lil Pump, and others were also in attendance. “No Jeffrey Epstein victims,” Tekashi told the streamers at one point.

Daily Loud also caught a clip on Twitter of him saying he would abort the baby if it wasn’t a boy. Alzugaray laughed at him in response.

Elsewhere, the rapper and his friends got up to some more shenanigans during the lengthy livestream, which stretched out into Lil Tjay disses and much more. 6ix9ine’s been beefing with him a lot, so that didn’t come as any surprise.

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6ix9ine’s Kids

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Per reported court records, Tekashi has two daughters from previous relationship. This makes his abortion comments all the more divisive for fans, but controversy and provocation is his bread and butter.

For those unaware, Aliday Alzugaray is a Cuban Instagram model. They’ve been dating for at least the past few months, and we wish them the best on this heartwarming journey.

Elsewhere, 6ix9ine is celebrating romance in other ways. He recently gave $25K to a couple whose daughter’s heart disease required a transplant. Tekashi may garner more negativity than positivity via his online presence sometimes, but it’s heartening to see his good deeds help those in need on a large platform that will hopefully inspire others.

Congratulations to the couple, and we’ll see where their relationship goes next. Given 6ix9ine’s controversies and history of legal trouble, it’s nice to see him enjoy a more wholesome moment despite deviating into rage bait here and there.

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As caught by Bryson “Boom Paul” for Hot 97, Caleb reportedly posted a few Instagram Stories on Thursday (May 7) speaking on the matter. He said he wanted to say something for a long time, but didn’t want to disrupt the ongoing legal matter or take focus away from the Rivas Hernandez family’s pursuit of justice.

This follows Burke’s message against child sex offenders after D4vd’s arrest. Prosecutors claim the artist had an inappropriate sexual relationship with the underage Rivas and allegedly murdered her to prevent the relationship’s exposure.

“I’ve seen people say that I knew what was going on and was protecting my brother. This is not true at all,” Caleb Burke reportedly wrote. “I have not lived with my brother for years, and was not very close with him. We didn’t speak often other than when our family was brought on tour or he was visiting home. I was around Celeste a few times when I was 15, I did not know her well, and did not know her age.”

Caleb also denied presumptions from a video of him and Celeste backstage at a D4vd concert. He dismissed the notion that he snuck her backstage, explaining that they were instructed to get something from a fan after the show ended.

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How Old Was Celeste Rivas When She Met D4vd?

Burke also slammed the notion that he’s using this buzz to boost his music career, as he’s been an artist for a long time and planned releases that coincided with case developments well before the coincidence happened. He even explained how he changed his online name to avoid association with his brother. Also, Caleb called out false reporting about his age. He turned 18 last November.

D4vd allegedly met Celeste Rivas when she was 11 years old. His next court date will reportedly take place later this month. A preliminary hearing for evidence and trial considerations will take place on May 26 if everything goes according to the current schedule at press time.

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According to the Tampa Bay Times, the jury deliberated for eight hours and also convicted Gathright and the Murphys of attempted second-degree murder. This is because they allegedly wounded other individuals during the shooting that took the Jacksonville rapper’s life. The jury also reportedly agreed with prosecutors’ accusations about Chance and the Murphys were in a gang, which contextualized the shooting’s relation to gang activity.

This follows the conviction a fifth Foolio murder suspect, Alicia Andrews, on manslaughter charges. Chance and Andrews, his girlfriend, provided his location to the other three perpetrators. Gathright and the Murphys reportedly appeared in a surveillance video that showed them shooting guns at a parked car the Florida MC was sitting in outside of a Holiday Inn. The shooting happened while he was celebrating his birthday.

First Coast News caught the live verdict on YouTube. DJ Akademiks and No Jumper also shared notable occurrences during the moment on Instagram.

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Foolio’s Killers’ Sentence

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Now, prosecutors in the Foolio murder trial are expected to request the jury to recommend the death penalty for all four suspects. We will see if this is actually the sentence or if it’s life in prison instead. The penalty phase of the trial reportedly begins on Monday (May 11). Alicia Andrews also awaits sentencing.

Other developments in the Foolio murder trial concerned some antics, expressions, and updates from the suspects themselves. These include laughing in court, trying to escape an interrogation room, seemingly admitting guilt, having an outburst in court that led to a handcuffed removal from the trial, and more.

After almost two full years, this case is finally starting to wrap up. Its connection to gang conflicts and hip-hop beefs also saw a lot of documentation, especially considering the Yungeen Ace beef. We will see what comes of sentencing and if there are any other updates about this case.

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