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No Turning Back – EP by Pz’

Alexander Cole — Mon, 22 Jun 2026 17:38:06 +0000

Underground artist Pz’ has been bubbling as of late. He has promised his fans a new EP called No Turning Back, which dropped earlier today. This is a project that was preceded by another EP, simply titled B4NTB. Now, the official release is here in all of its glory. There are nine tracks to be found on this tape, and Pz’ polished sound is evident throughout the tape. From the underground adjacent beats to his steady autotuned flows, the artist knows how to craft a catchy song. He is firing on all cylinders here, and it’s clear that Pz’ is an artist you should be paying some attention to.

Release Date: June 22, 2026

Genre: Underground Rap

Tracklist for No Turning Back

Never Gon Home
Live Strong
Dis Ain’t Right
Cannes
No Ceilings ft. Dragnutz
X Tape
Fete Feeling
Claim To Fame
Maxfields

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Shannon Sharpe Makes Super Bowl Halftime Show Case For Chris Brown And Kanye West

Alexander Cole — Mon, 22 Jun 2026 17:23:59 +0000

Shannon Sharpe is excited for the NFL season to begin. The same can be said of his Nightcap co-hosts, Joe Johnson and Chad Ochocinco. They understand that the NFL rules all, and with the World Cup being played at NFL stadiums, there is definitely some yearning going around.

When the season begins, we will likely learn who will be the Halftime Show performer for the 2027 Super Bowl. This past year, the NFL made the bold decision to bring in Bad Bunny. Overall, it was a big decision from Jay-Z and company, as they chose an artist who performs in Spanish. This was a risk, but it paid off as Bad Bunny is a global artist who the whole world tuned in for.

Last night, Sharpe and his co-hosts debated who the next performer should be. Sharpe mentioned two names who have certainly been brought up before. Chris Brown and Kanye West.

Super Bowl Halftime Show Debate

Shannon Sharpe wants Chris Brown or Kanye West to headline next year’s Super Bowl halftime show. Joe Johnson is pushing for Drake, while Chad Ochocinco wants NBA YoungBoy. Shannon to do it . Shannon says if Jay-Z is makes the pick, none of them are getting it. It’s Taylor Swift pic.twitter.com/DtdN7PizEX
— joebuddenclips/fanpage (@Thechat101) June 22, 2026

Meanwhile, Joe Johnson preached in favor of Drake, all while Ochocinco went off the board with NBA YoungBoy. However, Sharpe acknowledged that if Hov were to get the final say, then it would probably be Taylor Swift.

Swift has been mentioned quite a bit over the years, although she has never been picked. Perhaps she is waiting for Travis Kelce to retire before taking the gig. As we know, the NFL would love to have her.

Ye, meanwhile, would be an epic show. The only issue is that he remains a huge brand risk, who can be unpredictable with a mic in his hands. As for Chris Brown, his past would also be a factor in whether or not the NFL ever hires him.

The most inspired choice here has to be YoungBoy, but again, we’re not so sure the NFL would go in that direction.

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Joe Budden Issues Scathing Response To Oschino: “You Goober Head Bastard”

Aron A. — Mon, 22 Jun 2026 17:19:26 +0000

Oschino interviews have gained some serious steam in recent times. Although he’s often ignored by the people he chooses to speak about, he’s received a few responses as of late. JAY-Z seemingly referred to him during his Roots Picnic freestyle, and now, Joe Budden is taking the opportunity to respond to the former State Property member.

During a recent episode, Joe finally took a stand after Oschino brought up the time the podcast host was sleepwalking naked through the hallway of his condo building.

“I let it ride once, you little tiny Beetlejuice head mothaf*cka. I let it ride twice, you goober head bastard. I’m asking you now, how many more times you want me to let this go?” Joe asked. He explained how he doesn’t have beef with Oschino, nor does he even think about him, but the constant mentions of what he does when he sleepwalks has warranted a response of sorts.

“I just seen you performing in a nail salon,” he said. When asked if the performance was good, Joe said, “No it wasn’t. And he had four hypemen in the nail salon.”

“You was just performing your greatest hit at a car wash, n***a. My advice to you was to heal. That’s when I was being cool and friendly,” he continued. Joe added that he’s not affiliated with Roc Nation in any way before threatening to search up Oschino’s Spotify page in an effort to embarrass him.

Joe Budden Says “Let Bygones Be Bygones”

Joe budden responds to oschino vasquez taking shots at him . pic.twitter.com/02FWcUgwqU
— joebuddenclips/fanpage (@Thechat101) June 22, 2026

“Let’s let bygones be bygones, you tiny head mothaf*cka and we’ll be cool,” he concluded. Although Marc Lamont Hill was visibly uncomfortable since Oschino is his friend, Joe made it abundantly clear where he stands: “F*ck Oschino. Now what? What happens next?”

Check out the clip above and sound off with your thoughts in the comments below.

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Drake’s “ICEMAN” Is His Latest Album To Become Platinum Eligible

Alexander Cole — Mon, 22 Jun 2026 17:08:41 +0000

When Drake announced ICEMAN about a year ago, the hip-hop world was excited. The prospect of new Drake music is always going to be a reason to celebrate. However, there was also lots of anxiety and trepidation around how he would respond to his loss against Kendrick Lamar.

Subliminal bars were going to be a given. We all knew deep down that Drizzy was not going to drop an entire record without shooting at those who stepped his way, or abandoned him entirely. On ICEMAN, he did just that and then some. He went back to his hitmaking ways and gave us undeniable slaps like “Janice STFU,” “Shabang,” and even “2 Hard 4 The Radio.”

Some of these songs have found their way to the top of the Billboard charts. Meanwhile, ICEMAN itself has been a sales darling. After notching another 100K units this past week, the album even became platinum eligible.

Drake Goes Platinum Yet Again

Drake's "ICEMAN" has officially sold over 1 MILLION units in the U.S., making it eligible for Platinum certification by the RIAA pic.twitter.com/vxQ4XBls9B
— HotNewHipHop (@HotNewHipHop) June 22, 2026

For Drake to get his platinum plaque, he must first apply for certification from the RIAA. Therefore, he might just wait a while. We’ve seen plenty of artists hold onto their eligibility certifications, only to do them all in bulk later on down the line.

Regardless, this achievement just goes to show that Drake’s still got it. ICEMAN held the number one spot on the Billboard 200 for four weeks, and while he was knocked off by Olivia Rodrigo, there is potential for him to retake the spot next week.

Now, it will be a waiting game for MAID OF HONOUR and HABIBTI, which haven’t had the same level of hype surrounding them. Although knowing Drake’s fans, they will certainly be running up those numbers in due time.

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Legendary Music Executive Clive Davis Passes Away At 94

Alexander Cole — Mon, 22 Jun 2026 16:49:50 +0000

Clive Davis has passed away at the age of 94, according to Billboard. Davis was a legendary music executive, also known as “The Man With the Golden Ears.” He could recognize talent from a mile away, and as a result, he was able to discover the likes of Whitney Houston, Alicia Keys, and even Maroon 5.

From his time with Columbia Records to his work with his own label, J Records, Davis was able to manage the likes of Barry Manilow, Patti Smith, Aretha Franklin, and even Dionne Warwick. Janis Joplin, Carlos Santana, Bruce Springsteen, Aerosmith, Barbra Streisand, and Usher are just some of the other names he worked with throughout his career.

The executive passed away due to complications related to age. On Instagram, his family released a statement about Davis’ impact and what he meant to their lives.

Clive Davis’ Family Releases Statement

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Davis family statement:

“To the world, our father was the iconic music legend whose vision, instincts, and relentless pursuit of excellence shaped the soundtrack of countless lives. He discovered, mentored, and championed the greatest artists in modern music history, leaving an indelible mark on culture that will endure for generations.

To his family, Clive was Dad and Granddaddy, the steady presence at the center of our lives, the source of wisdom, strength, encouragement, and unconditional love. No matter how extraordinary his professional accomplishments, he never lost sight of what mattered most: the people he loved.

Through every chapter of his remarkable life, family remained Clive’s greatest pride and deepest joy. Today, we celebrate not only a towering figure whose influence changed music forever, but the man who led our family with grace, generosity, and kindness. We will miss him greatly, cherish him always, and carry his love with us for the rest of our lives.”

This is a developing story that we will continue to keep you updated on.

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T.I. Is Now Calling Verzuz A “Poor People Activity”

Aron A. — Mon, 22 Jun 2026 16:37:39 +0000

Verzuz was once a platform to keep us entertained during the pandemic, but it still remains the octagon for hip-hop’s greatest talents, including T.I., who spent years trying to get into the ring. Of course, he also wanted a worthy opponent, one who has a catalog that’s worth the challenge, so he looked toward 50 Cent. Now that it won’t be happening, Tip has a clear change of attitude toward Verzuz in general.

“I don’t want to indulge in that side of life no more. I ain’t even interested, bruh. Ain’t no money over there in that sh*t, bruh. That sh*t poor people activity,” T.I. told the hosts of The Joe Budden Podcast, a take that many were taken aback by. “I’m 45. What I’m doing going back-and-forth with a n***a, man? Like, for what, bro?”

Joe Budden and his co-hosts argued that Verzuz should be something to celebrate people’s catalogs. T.I. said he would only consider it if the bag was right in the first place.

Eventually, T.I. explained that the proposed Verzuz with Jeezy probably would’ve been a good moment to celebrate their catalogs, since the two are friends. But when T.I. said that he doesn’t believe there are any winners or losers during Verzuz, Emanny argued that the losers aren’t determined by catalog but by performance. Still, the other co-hosts pushed back against that theory, explaining that Fat Joe and Ja Rule’s Verzuz came down to the music itself, rather than their individual performance.

T.I. Readies Final Album

T.I. makes it clear and shuts down any possibility of competing in a Verzuz during his appearance on the Joe Budden Podcast:

“Ain’t no money over there. That’s broke people activity” pic.twitter.com/NXvNuL40ZY
— Ahmed/The Ears/IG: BigBizTheGod (@big_business_) June 22, 2026

T.I. is currently getting ready for the release of his forthcoming album, Kill The King, which is due out this Friday, June 26th. The album is marketed as T.I.’s final album and will include features from NBA Youngboy, Summer Walker, Usher, 2 Chainz, Jeezy, and more. Check out T.I.’s comments on The Joe Budden Podcast above.

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Geno Smith Accused Of Attacking A Woman And Neglecting His Child

Alexander Cole — Mon, 22 Jun 2026 15:32:39 +0000

Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Geno Smith is facing some serious allegations from a woman on social media who goes by @everythingkrisxo. The woman is allegedly in a relationship with the NFL star, and she is accusing him of both abuse and child neglect.

In multiple videos posted to social media, the woman says Smith attacked her. Subsequently, she claims that Smith is refusing to take care of his child with special needs. Instead, he is allegedly spending his time watching pornography and playing Call Of Duty.

“Today is the day. Geno Smith beat my a** cause he hates taking care of his special needs kid and can’t be left alone with him because he’d rather watch s*x online and play Call of Duty,” the woman says in the video.

Geno Smith Allegations

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“Geno just beat my a*, that’s why. I came in there. I put something down, and I left. You ran outside and attacked me, btch,” she continued. Throughout the video, Smith can be seen on the phone, where he even tells someone that the woman filming him has called the police.

Additionally, the woman has taken to Instagram, sharing photos of her arm covered in red marks. She alleges Smith left these marks during the alleged attack.

At this time, no arrests have been made, and no charges have been filed. Smith has yet to comment on the allegations at this time.

This remains a developing situation, and we will be sure to keep you updated as new information becomes available.

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Oschino Explains Why Dame Dash Deserves More Credit For Kanye West’s Success Than Jay-Z

Aron A. — Mon, 22 Jun 2026 15:31:01 +0000

After JAY-Z seemingly dissed Oschino during his Roots Picnic freestyle, the former State Property rapper hasn’t shied away from responding. Most recently, he sat down for an interview in which he revisited the early days of Ye’s career, when no one really saw his vision. While he’s often considered JAY-Z’s greatest prodigy, the truth is that it was Dame that believed in Ye when no one else did.

“Dame said, ‘My producer’s nasty. You got to hear him.’ Ye was in there making beats and sh*t. Dame said, ‘Spit something.’ He started spitting some sh*t, I’m like, ‘Oh, he nice.’ But Hov wasn’t trying to hear that shit,” he said, explaining how it was Dame that put the Roc-A-Fella chain on Ye’s neck. “Dame see sh*t in people.”

According to Oschino, JAY-Z’s primary issue with Kanye was his visual appearance because it didn’t fit the mould of Roc-A-Fella at the time. “He had velvet shoes on, no socks. Polo shirt with the white collar coming out,” he added, describing that the uniform was baggy clothes and throwback jerseys at that time. “We ain’t understand that. We was really from the streets.”

Still, Oschino explained that despite his fashion sense, the talent was clearly there.

Oschino Explains Kanye’s Frustrations

Oschino says Jay-z didn’t believe in Kanye West.. he didn’t like the way he dressed & didn’t want to hear him rap

“Dame Dash is the one who believed in him”

(Via Saycheese) pic.twitter.com/tEDVx2NTWu
— Akademiks TV (@AkademiksTV) June 22, 2026

When asked if Ye felt some type of way about Jay at the time, Oschino explained that the Chicago artist wanted him to be his “big brother.”

“No matter what Dame did, he’s the executive, Hov the rapper so he probably identified with him more. Hov more famous, Hov could take him on road with him,” Oschino explained. He said that he could see why Ye aligned with Hov in the end instead of Dame but felt as though the “Flashing Lights” artist “should’ve doubled back and made sure Dame was straight.”

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Chrisean Rock Officially Begins The Process Of Removing Her Blueface Tattoo

Alexander Cole — Mon, 22 Jun 2026 14:47:50 +0000

Chrisean Rock and Blueface’s turbulent relationship might be over, but they are still very much linked to one another. Of course, they had a son together, Chrisean Jr. Meanwhile, since his release from jail last year, Rock has been dragging Blue through the mud on social media.

These two aren’t going to be getting back together anytime soon. That said, it was about time that Chrisean did something about that huge Blueface tattoo that adorns her face. It is an invasive tattoo, as most face tattoo portraits tend to be.

While Chrisean had vowed to remove it ages ago, it was still very much visible. Recently, the reality TV star took to social media, where she documented the process of removing the tat. Below, you can see her at the table, grimacing in pain as the laser treatment takes its toll.

Chrisean Rock Is Done With Blueface

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Chrisean had a friend with her to hold her hand throughout the painful process. For a tattoo as large and as bold as the one she currently has, it will likely take more than just a couple of appointments to get the whole thing removed.

It is the harsh reality of tattoo removal, and Chrisean Rock appears to be finding that out right now the hard way. Although given her relationship status with Blueface, it should not be surprising that she would go to great lengths to remove this era of her life.

As for Blueface, he doesn’t seem to be paying this any mind right now. Instead, he has various other relationships to tend to.

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Rod Wave Announces “Don’t Look Down” Tour: How To Buy Tickets

Alexander Cole — Mon, 22 Jun 2026 14:07:58 +0000

Rod Wave is an artist with one of the most dedicated fan bases in all of rap. Whenever he drops an album, his fans run up the numbers. Whenever he goes on tour, he packs the venue. He is a superstar, and he deserves the success he’s received thus far.

On August 28, Rod Wave will be dropping his new album, Don’t Look Down. Overall, this is going to be a massive album, and fans are certainly excited about it. In fact, Rod Wave is going to be taking this album on tour. His Don’t Look Down tour begins in September, and we have all of the details.

Rod Wave Tour

Tour Dates:

09/12 — Philadelphia, PA @ Xfinity Mobile Arena
09/15 — Raleigh, NC @ Lenovo Center
09/17 — Birmingham, AL @ Legacy Arena at the BJCC
09/19 — New Orleans, LA @ Smoothie King Center
09/21 — Houston, TX @ Toyota Center
09/23 — Austin, TX @ Moody Center
09/26 — Dallas, TX @ American Airlines Center
10/01 — Inglewood, CA @ Intuit Dome
10/04 — Phoenix, AZ @ Mortgage Matchup Center
10/07 — San Francisco, CA @ Chase Center
10/08 — Sacramento, CA @ Golden 1 Center
10/12 — St. Louis, MO @ Enterprise Center
10/14 — Nashville, TN @ Bridgestone Arena
10/16 — Washington, DC @ Capital One Arena
10/19 — Detroit, MI @ Little Caesars Arena
10/22 — Columbus, OH @ Nationwide Arena
10/23 — Pittsburgh, PA @ PPG Paints Arena
10/25 — Boston, MA @ TD Garden
10/27 — Brooklyn, NY @ Barclays Center
10/31 — Chicago, IL @ United Center
11/03 — Charlotte, NC @ Spectrum Center
11/06 — Columbia, SC @ Colonial Life Arena
11/09 — Orlando, FL @ Kia Center
11/14 — Sunrise, FL @ Amerant Bank Arena
11/18 — Atlanta, GA @ State Farm Arena

How to Buy Tickets

The artist pre-sale officially begins Tuesday, June 23rd at 10 AM local time via Ticketmaster. Meanwhile, the general on-sale starts Friday, June 26th at 1 PM local time. There will be VIP and Platinum packages available for those who want them.

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