The artist has delivered some big hits on his new albums, including “Shabang” and “Janice STFU” on ICEMAN. Some felt as though ICEMAN could be a Rap Album Of The Year contender at this year’s Grammys. However, that is not going to be in the cards.

In the past, Drake has been critical of the institution, and this year, he is sticking to his guns. Drake has not submitted any of his songs or albums to the Grammys this year. Simply put, don’t expect him to attend next year’s ceremony.

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Drake Boycotts The Grammys

Interestingly enough, Drake rapped about making this decision on “MAKE THEM KNOW.”

“This album, I’m never submittin’ it/’Cause I know that they’ll never consider it./This might be the one year I won/’Cause I know how they like to position it,” he raps on the song.

Clearly, Drake has been planning this for a while now. He wants to show people that he doesn’t need the Grammys to be a success. Even though he has showcased some jealousy about Kendrick Lamar’s ability to win them.

One could also make the argument that the awards fever for “Not Like Us” is another reason why Drake wants to stay away. The diss track won “Song of the Year” and “Record of the Year” in 2025. It was also blasted throughout the auditorium, with his peers dancing along to it.

Given this information, Drake’s distrust of the Grammys should not be surprising.

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However, that report is now picking up steam. Hits Daily Double has come out with another report today. It was here that the outlet revealed BTS was initially going to be pegged as a headliner. In the end, they backed out of negotiations.

Now, Drake is one of the leading candidates to headline the show. Interestingly enough, so is SZA. There is a third act being considered, and that would be Radiohead, who are alternative rock legends.

Given recent history, Drake is not someone you would expect to see floated around. Clearly, he remains the biggest hip-hop artist in the world. However, in recent years, Drizzy has been reluctant to headline big festivals in the United States. He headlined Wireless, but that was overseas.

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Drake Vs. SZA For Coachella

It would make sense for Drake to get this gig, especially since it is likely to come in the midst of his World Tour for ICEMAN. During the rollout for FOMO, Drake confirmed that he would be touring the world in 2027. The April dates for Coachella could very well align with that vision.

As for SZA, it remains to be seen if she has new music on the way. She remains one of R&B’s biggest crossover pop stars and has a massive catalog that could also carry a headlining set.

Radiohead is certainly an option as well, as that brand of alternative rock has always played well in the California desert. For now, fans will just have to be patient and wait for the official announcement.

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Ultimately, it led to plenty of backlash against Playboi Carti, who was spotted at the scene of the fight but not participating in it. Still, much of the blame has been placed on Carti for what went down, but Wack 100 isn’t allowing that narrative to spread.

During a recent conversation on Clubhouse, Wack 100 got into it with a person who called out Playboi Carti for what went down. However, Wack vehemently denied that the Whole Lotta Red rapper was involved in the altercation. The two ended up arguing about the genesis of the beef, though Wack wasn’t trying to hear any of it. Check out the clip below.

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Wack 100 Defends Playboi Carti

According to XXL, the altercation began between LUCKI and Destroy Lonely, who threw the first punch before it turned into a full-blown brawl. TMZ reports that four victims sustained injuries, including at least one other who was reportedly stabbed. 

Thus far, the details aren’t completely clear, but LAPD is reportedly looking into the incident as an attempted murder. Carti himself hasn’t directly responded to the incident, though some suspected that he threw a shot at Lucki during his performance at ComplexCon, stating, “We made it this f*cking far, f*ck that n**** man. Yeah, YVL business.” Meanwhile, Lucki confirmed to a fan that he’s doing okay. We will keep you posted on any further updates.

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Release Date: October 2, 2026

Genre: R&B

Album: With Love, From Dani

Quotable Lyrics from 2 Seat

Diamonds on my teeth
I love the way You make me smile
Way You make me feel just like a child
This is what I needed for a while
Way too lit to sleep, I had to die

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Release Date: October 2, 2026

Genre: R&B, Hip-Hop

Tracklist for With Love, From Dani

1. WORTHY
2. CINDERELLA MAN featuring TOSCHI
3. HOME featuring JORDAN ADETUNJI
4. G.O.D.
5. STEP
6. UP DOWN featuring TINK
7. EXPENSIVE
8. LA FAMILIA featuring BELLA DOSE & BRANDON BILLS
9. SLIDE
10. SK8 featuring FIVIO FOREIGN
11. 2 SEAT
12. GOOSEBUMPS featuring OLAMIDE
13. G.O.D. featuring ALEX JEAN (BONUS)

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These court docs were centered around their custody battle, as well as Diamond’s fight for more child support. It was here that she accused Brown of being abusive towards her new partners. She also accused Brown of not seeing his daughter in seven months. Elsewhere in the filing, she also stated that she needs more child support, as $1500 per month simply isn’t cutting it.

“He has made death threats against my most recent boyfriend, and continued threats to not only him, but also to his twin brother. I understand that he has also had third parties make threats,” Diamond alleged. “Both of these relationships broke up because of Chris’s Harassment. I should not be left to be scared to move on with my life because of Chris’s anger and resentment.”

Brown has since responded to Diamond’s claims. On social media, he stated that he pays for everything related to Lovely. Furthermore, he says the expenses paid towards Diamond can sometimes be upwards of $10K per month. He also alleges his daughter is being kept from him, and he wants to see her.

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Chris Brown Speaks Out

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“Not allowing me to have time with my child so you can run with a false narrative to the court is disgusting,” Brown wrote. “There is no 50/50 co parenting. I LITERALLY PAY FOR EVERYTHING, her cars(2), her HOUSE, SCHOOLING, MEDICAL, and 10K a month. I HAVEN’T SEEN MY DAUGHTER IN 7 months. I DON’T CARE ABOUT THIS BITTER BABYMOMMA or who she date. I CARE ABOUT MY CHILD. I wanna know what she tells LOVELY when she asks about her dad.”

According to TMZ, Brown’s lawyer sent an email to Diamond’s legal team, denying all allegations.  “Chris denies this and in fact I continue to see your client posting things that are inappropriate. Please send me specifics to address so | can understand and assist if this is really happening,” the alleged email reads.

At this time, Diamond has not responded to Chris Brown’s Instagram story.

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Kai didn’t get defensive about it. He said the first collection is a reflection of his own life. You can see the things that inspired him, from his childhood to where he is now. His main point is that you can look at the pieces and “see what Kai likes.”

The comparisons started right around the New York Fashion Week debut. Fans pointed to the muted colors, oversized fits, and distressed finishes. Some called it Yeezy cosplay, and others took issue with the prices.

This is certainly something Kai saw coming, as he’s incredibly tuned into the internet. Still, he launched Vivet and continues to pursue his dream, which is admirable, of course.

It is also very much worth noting that Kanye West stopped by the Vivet booth at ComplexCon, and Complex reported that he and Kai shared a moment. That’s a notable scene for a brand that’s less than a year old.

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Kai Cenat On Vivet & Yeezy Comparison

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The comparisons aren’t going away anytime soon. Vivet’s first collection has 20 pieces, with prices from $20 to $1,195. It includes hoodies, leather, boots, loafers, and more. A creator launching a line at that scale will get every piece picked apart.

Still, the early signs are positive. The brand’s first-ever pop-up drew a crowd at ComplexCon, and celebrities like Savannah James stopped by. We covered Kai Cenat’s Vivet ComplexCon pop-up earlier this week.

Kai also ties Vivet to his Trinidadian and Haitian roots, and he’s building it independently. His personal angle is a big part of the inspiration. Every designer takes cues from somewhere. What matters is whether Vivet builds its own identity over time. The next collection will be a big test, and Kai clearly isn’t worried about the critics.

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A recent story from Adam22, recounted by DJ Akademiks, seems to confirm Drake’s response as authentic. While streaming with Trap Lore Ross, Akademiks told the story he heard from Adam22, and it just goes to show that Drake is on a different level of wealth.

The story begins with Drake’s 20V1, which ended with Pinkchyu winning a house for her mom. As Ak explains, every other girl in the shoot also got a lavish gift. However, there was one woman who was somehow overlooked.

Drake felt bad about the situation and gave her his credit card. He told her to go shopping with his people and buy whatever she wants. In the end, she only spent $30K, prompting Drake to say, “That’s all she spent?”

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Drake Reportedly Cops Extravagant Gifts For 20V1

Akademiks also went on to say that Drake’s private plane costs $100K every single time it gets into the air. He used this revelation to say that for Drizzy, these kinds of expenditures simply do not make a dent in his bottom line.

Back on August 4, Drake had a Strong Women Stronger Drinks event, where many of the guests were vying for luxury prizes. One woman even went home with a gorgeous Maybach.

Needless to say, Christmas exists all year round in Drake’s mind. While this has led to some criticism, it has also led to quite a bit of praise.

Given everything we’ve heard this weekend, it doesn’t appear as though Drake will be stopping this, anytime soon.

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For those who may not be aware, Carti’s entourage allegedly got into a fight with LUCKI. LUCKI was stabbed during the altercation and could be seen bleeding from his face. It was a harrowing scene that has led to some strong reactions on social media.

Meanwhile, the LAPD is investigating the incident as an attempted murder. It just goes to show that this entire situation is being taken seriously by the authorities.

That said, DJ Akademiks found it curious that Ye would associate himself alongside Carti over the weekend. In fact, while streaming with Trap Lore Ross, Akademiks floated a theory as to why Ye would be so heavily featured.

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DJ Akademiks On Kanye West, Playboi Carti, And LUCKI

“Complex pushed for him to do something with Ye at the convention to change the narrative,” Akademiks alleged.

These are interesting comments coming from Akademiks, especially when you consider the fact that the commentator was also at ComplexCon over the weekend. He hosted a panel with French Montana and Adam22, which proved to be successful in its own right.

As for the alleged incident between Carti and LUCKI, Complex has since made a statement.

“The safety and security of our guests, talent, partners and staff is our highest priority. We are aware of an incident that occurred outside the ComplexCon event yesterday and our security team and the LAPD responded immediately. We take incidents of this nature extremely seriously and remain focused on maintaining a safe and secure environment for everyone attending ComplexCon.”

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“I was a little insensitive with my words,” the Bay Area rapper said in a video shared on Instagram. “I said that I didn’t condone what he did to Cassie but I would go to his party if he came home. And I really didn’t know the full extent of the case. I did not know that there were a lot of women who had claimed that they had been abused by Puff Daddy, and how it affected them. I do not condone abuse in any kind of way. Not emotional, not physical, not sexual, and I don’t support anybody that does it.”

The apology came after several people reached out to him with disappointment in his comments. Short Dog explained that he read more on the case afterward. He stated that he doesn’t support abuse or abusers, and expressed regret if his words hurt anybody.

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Too Short Apologizes

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“When I say I’m going to go to his party, I was talking about the parties that he throws for his friends, not any party where it’s f*cking baby oil or some g*ddamn sexual sh*t,” Too Short said. I’ve been to dozens of his parties and never once have I seen a naked person or a sexual act.” He added, “I hope that when my brother comes home that he has grown.”

The backlash arrived after a recent appearance on The TMZ Podcast where he stated that he would welcome Diddy back home after his incarceration. However, he also stated that he doesn’t condone the surveillance footage that showed Diddy assaulting Cassie. 

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