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Jay-Z Adds A Third Yankee Stadium Show And Tickets Are Going On Sale Today

Cole Blake — Tue, 24 Mar 2026 16:27:55 +0000

Jay-Z has added a third concert at Yankee Stadium, with Roc Nation describing the event as “Extra Innings” in an announcement on social media on Tuesday. The show will be on Sunday, July 12, and tickets will go on sale at 1:00 PM on Tuesday, March 24.

Is Jay-Z Working On New Music?

JAŸ-Z 30 SOLD OUT

JAŸ-Z 25 SOLD OUT

JUST ADDED JAŸ-Z Extra Innings on Sunday, July 12th

Yankee Stadium

On-Sale at 1pm ET Today Tuesday, March 24th: https://t.co/jA4w7geADf pic.twitter.com/IdLawVRmny
— Roc Nation (@RocNation) March 24, 2026

The announcement of another Yankee Stadium show comes after Jay-Z sat down with Frazier Tharpe for an interview with GQ. During their conversation, Jay opened up about working on new music, although he didn’t explicitly confirm plans for his next album.

This story is being updated.

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Jay-Z Reveals Why He Didn’t Appear On Clipse’s “Let God Sort Em Out”

Cole Blake — Tue, 24 Mar 2026 16:14:55 +0000

Jay-Z says he was “close” to appearing on Clipse’s latest album, Let God Sort Em Out, but decided against it. Speaking with Frazier Tharpe for a new interview with GQ, Jay explained that he wanted to wait to break his long-running silence until he was ready to put out his own album.

“Yeah, I was close,” he said of appearing on the Clipse album. “I think the first thing that I say, it has to be said from me. [Pauses and reconsiders.] I don’t want to be so rigid with it, though. I’m going to keep that open. I’m going to take that back. I don’t want to be so rigid. But at that moment, I was like, ‘Yeah, I want to do something.’ But in order for me to move forward, I got to get this sh*t out. I got to get it out.”

Clipse dropped Let God Sort Em Out back in July 2025. While Jay-Z didn’t make an appearance, John Legend, Kendrick Lamar, Tyler, the Creator, and more high-profile artists did lend their talents.

Is Jay-Z Working On A New Album?

Jay-Z reveals that he was "close" to being featured on Clipse's latest album "Let God Sort Em Out"

"Yeah, I was close, I was close. I think the first thing that I say, it has to be said from me."

(Via GQ) pic.twitter.com/8nnXWFpBab
— HotNewHipHop (@HotNewHipHop) March 24, 2026

While the comments seem to hint at working on new music, Jay-Z didn’t explicitly confirm plans for a new album. As for what a new project would look like, he said that he’s still unsure.

“I don’t know yet. I don’t know. But I know that we have enough negativity currently,” he said. “Forget the landscape of music. I don’t know what I need to create currently that’s going to fulfill me and make me happy because that’s most important. I know I just got to be honest about what I feel and where I am. Maybe I’m overthinking it. Maybe I’m stopping myself from just creating. Whatever it is, it just needs to be a true representation of how I feel. Trying to create something that people like is where I think a lot of artists get jammed up. And people can feel that because it’s not authentic. I just got to make something timeless that I really love and that’s really honest and true to who I am.”

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Doja Cat’s Father Claims He Was Kicked Out Of Her Concert After Buying Tickets

Alexander Cole — Tue, 24 Mar 2026 15:55:24 +0000

Doja Cat has been having a very public back-and-forth with her father on social media. Recently, she made a video on social media in which she claimed that her dad was a “deadbeat father.” She says that she has been talking to him, but when things go south, she sends him gay porn and calls it a day.

Subsequently, her father came back on social media and offered up his side of the story. He claims that he wants a relationship with his daughter, but circumstances have caused a divide. The man went on to blame Doja’s mother for brainwashing her into thinking that he is a bad guy.

This all comes at the same time that Doja was set to perform in South Africa on Friday night. This was a big moment for the artist, and she wanted to make the most of it.

Having said that, it appears as though Doja Cat’s father ran into some issues while trying to watch the performance for himself.

Doja Cat’s Dad Speaks Out

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In a video on social media, Doja Cat’s dad took footage of himself inside the venue, where he was being escorted out of the building. Despite having a conversation with his daughter and purchasing a ticket, the man was ultimately kicked out.

It is certainly a sad sight to see. At the end of the day, this is one of those issues that you hate to see play out in the public eye. Over on Live Bitez, fans were upset to see this taking place. Some even believe that both are just misunderstanding each other, and will be on good terms again sometime soon.

“I guarantee they gonna fix this and be besties in the next few years,” one person wrote. “This my thing… either you want a relationship with him or you don’t… cause the humiliation that you’re causing and thinking it’s cute and funny is only going to cause you a great deal of resentment when he’s no longer alive!” said another.

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Jay-Z Sets The Record Straight On His Relationship With J. Cole

Caroline Fisher — Tue, 24 Mar 2026 15:46:24 +0000

During his recent interview with GQ’s Frazier Tharpe, Jay-Z opened up about everything from new music to legal woes. He even discussed his relationship with J. Cole and how it’s evolved over the years. According to him, Roc Nation has transitioned from a traditional label to more of a distribution model because that’s what he believes artists need.

“An artist’s expression should be their expression,” he explained. “I really fall back. That’s what I think happened with [J.] Cole. The narrative is that we didn’t love Cole. No, we believed in him enough to let him find his journey. It took him a minute, but he found his way.”

“I was giving him a chance to take his talent and show it to the most people possible, but his way,” he continued. “I didn’t say, ‘Here’s this record from Stargate and you putting it out.’ Like I forced Bleek to make ‘Memphis Bleek Is…’ Bleek is my little brother, he has to listen to me. But for J. Cole, he has to find his own direction and I’m going to give him the tools. Stargate made humongous records with Rihanna, Wiz Khalifa ‘Black and Yellow.’ Biggest songs in the world. You don’t want to go sit with them? Fine.“

Jay-Z Discusses Drake & Kendrick Lamar

Jay-Z speaks on how his relationship with J. Cole has evolved over the years, saying he has no negative feelings toward him:

"The narrative around Cole is that we didn't love Cole. No, we believed in him enough to let him find his journey."

"I don't have any negative feelings… pic.twitter.com/vKfDwnWTvr
— HotNewHipHop (@HotNewHipHop) March 24, 2026

As for where Jay-Z and J. Cole stand now, the former claims all is well. “I don’t have any negative feelings for him,” he said of Cole. “I’m actually super proud of him and what he’s done.”

J. Cole isn’t the only peer Jay-Z discussed during his interview with GQ, either. He also shared his take on Kendrick Lamar, Drake, and their viral feud.

“In this day and age, it’s so much negative stuff that comes with it, you almost wish it didn’t happen… It’s almost like it’s a final thing. Now, people that like Kendrick hate Drake no matter what he makes, no matter what he says,” he said. We’ve just grown so much that, I guess I’m going to say it, I don’t know if battling needs to be a part of the culture anymore.”

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6ix9ine’s House Broken Into During Phone Call With His Girlfriend

Cole Blake — Tue, 24 Mar 2026 15:40:07 +0000

6ix9ine was the victim of yet another home invasion on Friday. The incident occurred as he was calling his girlfriend, Aliday Alzugaray, from behind bars. During their conversation, Alzugaray spotted a woman, later identified as Chanique Lambert, allegedly trying to break into their property in Florida with a gun.

According to TMZ, 6ix9ine and his family were already aware of Lambert, who they claim had already been stalking the home for several weeks. They say she would arrive in an Uber and pretend to be 6ix9ine’s cousin. On Friday, she attempted the same method, but snuck around security after being turned away.

When police questioned Lambert, she claimed that 6ix9ine instructed her to wait at his home until he finished his prison sentence. She said that they planned to record a song together. Lambert is facing a misdemeanor trespassing charge, with bond set at $1,000.

6ix9ine’s Other Home Invasion

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This isn’t the first time 6ix9ine has been the victim of a break-in in recent months. Back in November, a group of masked gunmen entered his Florida home and held his mother hostage. While inside, they stole several of the rapper’s valuables.

Afterward, 6ix9ine said in a video on social media: “Yesterday, they allowed me to leave for work. People saw that I was on livestream with Jack Doherty. They took that opportunity to f*cking do some p*ssy sh*t. It’s me, so I get it. The rules are different for me. If it was your favorite artist, your favorite actor and that was done, they don’t get no cool points for that. My mom is 60 years old. Y’all know I’m supposed to come home. Y’all know I’m home all the time. I’m on house arrest. So, y’all take the opportunity that I’m not home and y’all see me on livestream with Jack Doherty in Miami and y’all do that. That’s p*ssy sh*t.” Police have since made multiple arrests in the case.

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DJ Akademiks Reveals Release Window For Drake’s “ICEMAN”

Alexander Cole — Tue, 24 Mar 2026 15:22:22 +0000

Drake’s ICEMAN album is easily one of the most anticipated projects of 2026. The album was seemingly on track to be released at the end of 2025; however, it was subjected to some delays. According to sources like DJ Akademiks, Drizzy has re-recorded the album more than a couple of times.

It is clear that the artist wants to take his time with this one. Fans had been feeling as though his solo albums were getting stagnant. We are approaching three years since the last full-length Drake album, and the fans are getting a bit antsy.

With a name like ICEMAN, fans figured we would be seeing the new album by the wintertime. Now, we are officially in the Spring, and there is still no album in sight. However, according to DJ Akademiks, a recent conversation with Drake has him feeling a new release timeline.

In the video below, Ak reveals that he believes the album is coming in 90 days. In simpler terms, within the next three months, we should have ICEMAN.

Another ICEMAN Update

Akademiks gives latest ICEMAN UPDATE, after recently talking to Drake and asking him about Future being on the Album pic.twitter.com/i5v2oSzj2Q
— CY Chels (@SeewhyChels) March 24, 2026

This is a bold prediction, especially with Drake playing coy about the album’s release. Meanwhile, Ak supposedly asked Drake about Future, and whether or not the rumors are true about Future featuring on the album. Drizzy gave Ak a choice. He could either be an insider and get the scoop or be a fan and wait and see. In the end, Akademiks chose to be a fan.

A$AP Rocky, J. Cole, and Baby Keem have all dropped projects this year. With that being said, Drake remains the person that the fans are waiting for these days. He has lost a lot over the past couple of years, and his supporters are hoping for a comeback worth celebrating.

In many respects, ICEMAN promises to be the biggest album of Drake’s career. Whether or not he delivers is something that cannot be guaranteed. That said, he doesn’t really have a choice.

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Jay-Z Reveals Why He Chose Kendrick Lamar For Super Bowl Amid Drake Beef

Caroline Fisher — Tue, 24 Mar 2026 15:06:43 +0000

Last February, Kendrick Lamar graced the stage at New Orleans’ Caesars Superdome, and the performance sparked quite a bit of controversy. This is partially because it was announced in the midst of the Compton rapper’s beef with Drake, leading many to believe that Hov was picking a side.

According to him, however, that’s not necessarily the case. During a recent interview with GQ’s Frazier Tharpe, he opened up about the backlash he received over the halftime show, making it clear that he stands by his decision.

“I chose the guy that was having a monster year,” he explained. “I think it was the right choice. What do I care about them two guys battling? What’s that got to do with me? Have at it. They drag everybody in it, like everyone’s part of this conspiracy to undermine Drake, I guess. But, it’s like, what the f*ck? I’m f*cking Jay-Z!”

Jay-Z GQ Interview

Shawn Carter AKA Jay-Z attends “The Harder They Fall” World Premiere during the 65th BFI London Film Festival at The Royal Festival Hall on October 06, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by Karwai Tang/WireImage)

“All due respect to him,” he continued. “I’m f*cking Hov. Respectfully. It doesn’t make any sense. It couldn’t be that these guys just don’t like each other. I think this has been brewing, just like me and Nas was brewing. It didn’t happen at the Summer Jam—that happened with ‘Lex with TV sets, the minimum.’ It was a whole bunch of stuff leading up to that point. I actually regret that because I really like Nas. He’s a really nice guy.”

Kendrick’s Super Bowl performance was far from all Jay-Z discussed during the interview. The mogul also revealed that he’s been working on new music lately, though sadly, it doesn’t look like fans will get to hear it anytime soon.

“I don’t know how to make music that’s not reflective of how I’m feeling at the moment,” he admitted. “I have a lot of scratch ideas and they like all bad. Got to be honest, they’re bad.”

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Lil Woody Claims Young Thug Has “Gay Secrets” Against Rappers In His Circle

Alexander Cole — Tue, 24 Mar 2026 14:51:27 +0000

Young Thug has found himself in some unique situations since coming home from jail. There have been some people trying to start beef with him, and for the most part, it has died down fairly quickly. However, at the moment, Thugger finds himself going back and forth with Ralo.

Thug has been getting some backup from the likes of Lil Baby, who has always been quick to defend him. Meanwhile, his YSL artists have also had his back throughout these matters. Clearly, the artist commands respect, and he is well-liked within his inner circle.

With that being said, Lil Woody, a key figure in the YSL trial, is a bit more cynical about the situation. Recently, he made an appearance on DJ Akademiks’ live stream, and it was here that he offered up his thoughts on how Young Thug has become so well-connected.

Simply put, Woody believes Thug has “gay secrets” about various artists in his circle. As a result, these artists are pledging their allegiance so that they don’t end up getting exposed.

Lil Woody on Young Thug

Lil woody tells dj Akademiks that the rappers around young thug won’t go against him because he’s got the gay secrets against them pic.twitter.com/8PMl4HQ5qY
— joebuddenclips/fanpage (@Thechat101) March 24, 2026

It is a bizarre and outlandish theory that even DJ Akademiks is having a hard time believing right about now. He didn’t seem too keen on whatever Woody was saying, and even appeared a bit uncomfortable.

In recent months, Woody has shifted his attention to streaming. Ever since the YSL trial, he has become a bit of a character, and there is fan interest in whatever he is doing. He has collaborated with the likes of Charleston White and has participated in those infamous 20V1 shows.

Of course, his involvement in the YSL trial was well-publicized, and there have been all sorts of concerns about the man’s future given everything that was said during the trial. Clearly, the entire situation has taken its toll, and now, Woody finds himself on the internet making these kinds of statements. Whether or not Thug is hearing this stuff, is currently unknown.

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Nicki Minaj Hit With Another Lawsuit For Allegedly Owing $275K

Cole Blake — Tue, 24 Mar 2026 14:37:48 +0000

Nicki Minaj has been accused of owing 24/7 Productions over $275,000 for their work on various promotional events for her 2023 album, Pink Friday 2. The production company filed a lawsuit against her and her company, Pink Friday Productions, accusing them of breach of contract and more, according to TMZ.

In the filing, 24/7 Productions claims that they first worked with Minaj at the 2022 MTV Video Music Awards. In 2023, she contacted them for assistance with iHeartRadio’s Jingle Ball and her album launch. They came up with budget plans and provided planning for on-site management, staffing, audio, lighting, rigging, ground transportation, and overall logistics. Eventually, they advanced $275,000 towards the budget to set everything up.

The company claims Minaj earned $650,000 for her Jingle Ball performances, not to mention Pink Friday 2, but still never paid them back. They say that when they reached out to Minaj’s team to figure out the situation, her representatives responded, “We’ll look into this.”

Nicki Minaj’s Controversies

EXCLUSIVE: Nicki Minaj is allegedly refusing to pay a $275K bill for "Pink Friday 2" concert costs…

Details: https://t.co/Uq08c39a7p pic.twitter.com/xISCqWrgXH
— TMZ (@TMZ) March 23, 2026

Minaj has yet to comment on the lawsuit, but Alex Bruesewitz, a senior advisor to Donald Trump, shut down the allegation in a post on X (formerly Twitter) on Monday. “Another day, another TMZ lie about @NICKIMINAJ,” he wrote. “This is completely false!”

Nicki Minaj has closely aligned herself with the Trump administration in recent months, and the alliance has proven extremely controversial amongst her fans. She’s made several posts promoting right-wing politics and also attended Turning Point USA’s AmericaFest, among other events in support of the Republican Party.

Additionally, she’s been feuding with California Gov. Gavin Newsom on social media. She originally traded shots with him over his support for transgender youth. “Imagine being the guy running on wanting to see trans kids,” Minaj wrote on X back in December. “Haha. Not even a trans ADULT would run on that. Normal adults wake up & think they want to see HEALTHY, SAFE, HAPPY kids.” More recently, she has criticized his viral comments on his SAT scores from a discussion with Mayor Andre Dickens.

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Takeoff’s Accused Murderer Taps J Prince’s Former Attorneys Ahead Of Trial

Caroline Fisher — Tue, 24 Mar 2026 14:32:38 +0000

It’s been over three years since Takeoff was fatally shot outside of a bowling alley in Houston, Texas. A few weeks after the Migos member’s tragic death, a man named Patrick “DJ Pat” Clark was arrested. Prosecutors believe Clark “unlawfully, intentionally and knowingly commit the felony offense of deadly conduct by knowingly discharging a firearm at and in the direction of” the late artist.

“The defendant was captured on video shooting in the direction of the complainant with a gun in one hand, wine bottle in another hand. Video also shows the defendant leave the bottle at the scene,” a detective stated shortly after the arrest. “Prints from wine bottle, phone records, and a vehicle helped in ID’ing the defendant as the shooter in this murder case.”

Clark is now awaiting his trial, which is currently scheduled to begin in November of this year. Per No Jumper, he recently recruited some new attorneys to prepare. The attorneys in question are Kent Schaffer, Anthony Osso, and Dan Cogdell. Schaffer previously represented Rap-A-Lot Records boss J Prince. Reportedly, Osso has also been a part of his legal team in the past.

Quavo & Takeoff Movie

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Clark has pleaded not guilty to the 2022 murder and is currently out on a $1 million bond.

News of these latest additions to his legal team comes just a few days after a release date for the upcoming film Takeover was finally announced. The film features appearances from both Takeoff and his former groupmate Quavo. It’s scheduled to hit theaters on May 8, 2026. Other cast members include Billy Zane, Lamonica Garrett, Serayah, Martin Sensmeier, and more.

The film pays homage to Atlanta car culture and centers around an ex-street racing icon named Guy Miller, who goes back to his roots after his brother’s passing. Miller is played by Quavo. He’s also acted in shows and movies like Atlanta, Narcos: Mexico, Savage Salvation, Cash Out, and more.

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