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RZA Says A$AP Rocky & Rihanna Naming Their Son After Him Is An "Honor"
RZA says that it was an "honor" for A$AP Rocky and Rihanna to name their son after him. He discussed the move during an interview on The Jason Lee Show on Tuesday, even recalling how they met early in Rocky's career. "I took that as an honor," he said. "I took that as an honor and respect and a blessing. A$AP, I've watched that young man just become who he is. I met him when he was younger.
White House Accuses Charlamagne Tha God Of Inspiring "Violence" After Assassination Attempt
The White House has issued a statement condemning Charlamagne Tha God and The Breakfast Club for platforming "extremely dangerous" rhetoric in the wake of another assassination attempt on President Donald Trump. Following the shooting at the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner over the weekend, Charlamagne blamed Trump for bringing it on himself during an episode of the talk show. "People always ask if we’re going to tone down the violent rhetoric toward Trump," Charlamagne said.
Drake Insider Hints That "ICEMAN" Will Feature A Unique Format
Drake's upcoming album, ICEMAN, will be released in a completely unique format, according to one insider on social media. They shared the hint on X (formerly Twitter) on Wednesday, as the release date for the highly anticipated project approaches. "Drake’s iceman will format like no other album from him," they said. "Expect a classic." Fans in the replies of the post have been sharing plenty of theories as to what he could mean.
Erika Kirk Breaks Silence On Druski's "Conservative Women" Skit
Erika Kirk has finally spoken about Druski's viral skit poking fun at conservative women in America. In a clip of her from The Charlie Kirk Show, she references a comedian "in whiteface" while discussing her struggle in the months since her late husband's death. “Every morning, I wake up to a new headline lying about me," she remarks in the clip. "I have comedians dressing up in whiteface.
Clavicular Sued For Fraud & Intentional Infliction Of Emotional Distress
Clavicular is facing a bombshell lawsuit accusing him of battery, fraud, intentional infliction of emotional distress, and more. According to TMZ, Influencer Aleksandra Vasilevna Mendoza filed the allegations in Florida. She claims the controversial celebrity promised to promote her career in 2025, but instead had sex with her while she was under the age of 18 and injected her face with drugs.
Joe Budden Has Harsh Words For Aries Spears Amid DJ Vlad Drama
Joe Budden chimed in on the feud between DJ Vlad and Aries Spears during the latest episode of his podcast. In doing so, he flamed the comedian for asking for more money to appear to Vlad's YouTube videos. "Aries Spears, you're not on the 'pay me more' list. You're on the list of people that should be happy to get whatever crumbs they getting," Budden begins a clip circulating online. "You're name is cold as hell, especially, since that Tiffany Haddish sh*t that we don't even talk about no more.
DaBaby Proclaims Himself Better Than J. Cole, Drake, & Kendrick Lamar
DaBaby says that he's a better rapper than the entirety of the "big three," including J. Cole, Drake, and Kendrick Lamar. He discussed his own talents during an interview with Apple Music, which dropped last Friday. At one point in the interview, DaBaby described himself as the best rapper alive. "A thousand percent. A thousand percent. Like you can go back to when I first started… I always say like — and I know a lot of people say they're the best — but, like, I'm the best motherf**kin' rapper.
Marc Lamont Hill Snaps On Joe Budden Over Megan Thee Stallion & Klay Thompson
BY Cole Blake Published 4 hours ago Link Copied to Clipboard! Social justice activist and Temple professor, Marc Lamont Hill speaks at the Palestinian Community Center, in Clifton. Hill, who was fired from CNN in November after giving a pro-Palestine speech at the UN, talked about human rights and the importance of speaking the truth no matter the consequences. Sunday, March 24, 2019 Purium Carnival.
Bradford Cohen Withdraws From Pooh Shiesty's Case
Bradford Cohen, the high-profile attorney who has worked with numerous hip-hop artists over the years, has withdrawn from Pooh Shiesty's defense team. Authorities arrested the rapper for allegedly robbing and kidnapping Gucci Mane at a music studio in Dallas, earlier this year. "Quick update on the Pooh Shiesty case... I will be withdrawing from the case," he announced in a video on social media. "No implications for withdrawing from the case, I still think he has a great case.
Gordo Hints That Drake Will Do Something "Completely Unheard Of" On "ICEMAN"
Gordo hinted that Drake is doing something "completely unheard of" with his new album, ICEMAN, in a cryptic post on social media on Tuesday. Without mentioning the Toronto rapper by name, his frequent collaborator seemingly brought up the project on X (formerly Twitter). "What he's [Drake] about to do is completely unheard of in music… like nothing we’ve ever seen before. The world isn’t ready for this…" he wrote.
Shyne Honored With Key To The City Of Brooklyn
Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso presented Shyne with a key to the city during a ceremony at the East Flatbush Young Men’s Mentorship Expo on Saturday. He was recognized for his impact on hip-hop as well as his work as a public figure and advocate. Additionally, Reynoso officially proclaimed April 25, 2026, as “Shyne Day” in Brooklyn.
Wack 100 Goes Off On Megan Thee Stallion After Klay Thompson Split
Wack 100 went off on Megan Thee Stallion during a livestream rant, earlier this week, following the news that she broke up with Klay Thompson. A clip of his comments is circulating on social media. Wack begins by arguing that she should've known the relationship wasn't as serious to Thompson as it was to her. He also accuses her of using the NBA star to get closer to the sports industry.
Drake's Albums Skyrocket Up Billboard Charts Ahead Of "ICEMAN"
All of Drake's studio albums are currently charting on the Billboard 200, ahead of the release of his highly anticipated project, ICEMAN. In turn, he stands as the artist with the most entries on the iconic chart. As caught by Kurrco, the highest ranking project is his 2011 album, Take Care, at No. 27.
Cleetis Mack Of Digital Underground Passes Away
BY Cole Blake Published 4 hours ago Link Copied to Clipboard! Dialect, Cleetis Mack, Knumb Skull, Shock G, Money B and Craig G (Photo by Johnny Nunez/WireImage) Link Copied to Clipboard! Cleetis Mack joined up with Digital Underground six years after Shock G, Chopmaster J, and Kenny-K founded the group. Cleetis Mack of Digital Underground fame has passed away, a representative for the artist confirmed to TMZ on Tuesday afternoon.
Klay Thompson Roasted By "The Sims" After Megan Thee Stallion Split
The social media account for the popular video game series, The Sims, trolled Klay Thompson on Monday afternoon, following Megan Thee Stallion's claim that the NBA star cheated on her. To do so, the account shared a GIF of an in-game version of Thompson standing in a kitchen surrounded by multiple fires. “If you can’t handle a Hottie, stay out of the kitchen," the caption reads. Fans shared plenty of jokes in response to the post on X. "Put him in the pool……NO ladder!!!" one user wrote.
PlaqueBoyMax Blasts Doja Cat Fans For Hating On Him
PlaqueBoyMax has been trading shots with fans of Doja Cat since he was banned by her Twitch channel moderators, earlier this week. The drama began when he gifted her 20 subs and was instantly hit with a ban. Afterward, Doja Cat apologized for the situation, but some of her fans didn't let up on the streamer. “Now I see all her stan fans hating on me,” PlaqueBoyMax said during his own stream. “First of all, all y’all can suck my d*ck. Second of all, why is y’all hating on me, bro?
Charlamagne Tha God Says Megan Thee Stallion Shouldn't Be Surprised By Klay Thompson
Charlamagne Tha God says that he would've advised Megan Thee Stallion against dating Klay Thompson. He discussed their breakup during an episode of The Latest with Loren LoRosa, following Megan's claim that the NBA star cheated on her. "This is why every woman needs male homeboys. I would've told her from the beginning not to get too over somebody like Klay Thompson," Charlamagne said. As the hosts countered that people can change, he added, "I'm not saying that they don't.
JAY-Z Gives Sage Songwriting Advice For Aspiring Artists
JAY-Z shared some sage advice for aspiring songwriters while speaking with The New York Times for a piece published on Tuesday. In doing so, he highlighted the importance of authenticity, suggesting that artists tell their own unique story. "If you're trying to make young music and you're not young, it's gonna be inauthentic, and people can feel that," he explained. "You can smell it.
JAY-Z, Missy Elliott, Kendrick Lamar, & More Rappers Named Among Best Living Songwriters
The New York Times has published a list of the 30 greatest living songwriters, as voted on by over 250 insiders and six critics. JAY-Z, Young Thug, Kendrick Lamar, and many other hip-hop artists earned their way into the ranking.
DJ Vlad Suggests Kenneth Petty Got Another Woman Pregnant
Rumors about Nicki Minaj and Kenneth Petty's marriage have been circulating on social media since Monday morning. The drama began when DJ Vlad reported that the official sex offender registry in New York shows Petty is living separately from Minaj in Jamaica, Queens. While there's no official confirmation as to why Petty would list his current address as the small house and not Minaj's mansion, fans online have been spreading the allegation that he cheated and got another woman pregnant.
Angel Reese Voices Support For Megan Thee Stallion Amid Breakup From Klay Thompson
Angel Reese spoke out in support of Megan Thee Stallion in a post on X (formerly Twitter) on Sunday morning, following the rapper's split from Klay Thompson. "It's the way you show up even while carrying so much," Reese wrote. "That's what makes you THAT girl. You always have a little sister riding for you at dawn. I love you, sister." The statement was in response to a clip of Megan performing in Moulin Rouge!.
Wack 100 Expects Pooh Shiesty's Dad To Snitch On Him
Wack 100 believes that Pooh Shiesty’s father, Lontrell Williams Sr., is going to snitch on him to get out of jail after authorities arrested him for his alleged role in the kidnapping and robbing of Gucci Mane, earlier this year. Wack explained his reasoning during an interview with VladTV published on Saturday. "He dad may pull a-- what's the dude? Ksoo? This might be Ksoo's dad part two. This dude be 50 years old in December," he said. "He turns 50 this year.
Samuel Monroe Jr. Of “Menace II Society” Fame Is On Life Support
Samuel Monroe Jr., the actor best known for his role in the 1993 film, Menace II Society, is on life support, according to his mother, Joyce Patton. She provided the news on his condition in a post on Facebook, over the weekend. “Please pray for Samuel Monroe Jr. my son who is now on life support,” she captioned a pair of pictures of Monroe. “God don’t make no mistakes but he is gracious and I am humbly asking for his mercy and grace for Sam.
1090 Jake Claims Gucci Mane Cried During Pooh Shiesty's Alleged Robbery
1090 Jake says that Pooh Shiesty wanted Gucci Mane to feel hurt when he allegedly robbed him at a music studio in Dallas, Texas, earlier this year. Speaking with VladTV for a new interview, Jake argued that Shiesty taking the iconic rapper's jewelry in addition to forcing him to release him from his record contract showed that the move was personal.
Joseline Hernandez Trades Shots With Lemuel Plummer Over Trafficking Allegations
Joseline Hernandez called out Zeus Network CEO Lemuel Plummer in a series of posts on social media over the weekend, accusing him of allegedly cutting off her payments and even "trafficking young ladies." She added that he allegedly tried to sabotage her own streaming network, Why Are You Here TV. “Stopping my payments because I have my own streaming app and I wanted more for my life than just what I had—it’s illegal and it’s just plain evil,” Hernandez wrote.
Le'Veon Bell Claims Mother Of His Child Is Sleeping With Future
Le'Veon Bell says that the mother of his child is currently in a relationship with Future. He opened up about the alleged situation during an interview on Respectfully: The Justin LaBoy Show, over the weekend. “I think she’s with Future now," he said of his ex. "I think they’re like, together. I don’t think she’s his girlfriend, I just think they f*cking with each other. I don’t think Future got girlfriends do he? I feel like Future’s just f*cking.
Ebro Says He Expected Klay Thompson To Cheat On Megan Thee Stallion
Ebro says it shouldn't surprise people that Klay Thompson allegedly cheated on Megan Thee Stallion, following their breakup over the weekend. During the latest episode of The Ebro Laura Rosenberg Show, Ebro explained why he expected the relationship wouldn't last. "My point is, you've all assumed a man who makes $300 million and has four championship rings and is running around with Steph ain't out here bagging joints," he said.
Jim Jones Goes Off On Lowe's Manager For Calling The Police On Him
Jim Jones went off on a manager at Lowe's Home Improvement over the weekend. In doing so, he shared a video of himself complaining about a misunderstanding over a price tag. He claimed that a set of locks was tagged at $78 instead of the correct amount. That prompted the manager to accuse him of swapping the tags himself. Eventually, police arrived on the scene as the drama escalated. "I went to one of my favorite places today @loweshomeimprovement and I was treated less than very embarrassing.
Pardison Fontaine Covers Iconic R&B Song After Megan Thee Stallion & Klay Thompson's Split
Pardison Fontaine performed a cover of Jagged Edge’s 1999 song, “He Can’t Love U," in a video on Instagram on Sunday, as rumors about his ex, Megan Thee Stallion, and Klay Thompson breaking up spread online. “You should never wanna be with a man if he can’t be a man and do the things to you like I can,” he sings in the clip.
DJ Vlad Claims Sex Offender Registry Suggests Nicki Minaj Dumped Kenneth Petty
DJ Vlad says that Nicki Minaj and Kenneth Petty are living separately, fueling rumors about the state of their marriage. Taking to X (formerly Twitter) on Monday morning, Vlad shared a screenshot from the sex offender registry in New York, showing that Petty is living in a small home in Jamaica, Queens. "It looks like Nicki Minaj dumped her husband, Kenneth Petty," Vlad began.
"Michael" Biopic Sparks Debate Over Whether 2Pac's Film Was The Worst Ever
Amid criticism of the new film, Michael, which details the life and career of the legendary singer, Michael Jackson, fans on social media have been debating the worst biopics of all time. One viral tweet suggests that there is "nothing worse" than the 2017 film, All Eyez on Me, which centers around 2Pac. Fans on X (formerly Twitter) brought up tons of films in response to the post, including Aaliyah: The Princess of R&B, Bohemian Rhapsody, Straight Outta Compton, and more. "NOTHING.
Draya Michele Reveals She's Been Attending Culinary School
Draya Michele surprised fans by revealing that she's been attending culinary school for months in a post on Instagram on Tuesday. Captioning several pictures of herself in the kitchen and some of her meals, Michele expressed her excitement about the endeavor. "For the past few months, I’ve been in culinary school. Becoming a chef was never something on my mood board (until lately) but that’s the beauty of life.
Yungeen Ace's Diss Tracks Played During Foolio's Murder Trial
BY Cole Blake Published 4 hours ago Link Copied to Clipboard! NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JANUARY 11: Yungeen Ace attends Shipes' 40th birthday celebration on January 11, 2020 in New York City. (Photo by Johnny Nunez/WireImage) Link Copied to Clipboard! Isaiah Chance, Sean Gathright, Davion Murphy, and Rashad Murphy are facing first-degree murder charges for the death of Julio Foolio.
Complex Declares J. Cole Hottest Rapper In The World Over Drake & Kendrick Lamar
As for the ranking's criteria, Complex explained: "This is a list of the hottest rappers not the best... So skill isn’t the determining factor.
Drake's "ICEMAN" Concept Art Seemingly Hints At A Kendrick Lamar Diss
Fans on social media seem to think Drake is going to diss Kendrick Lamar on his new album, ICEMAN, after the Toronto rapper shared some concept artwork for the project on Tuesday. The drama began when Drake unveiled a massive structure of ice blocks in his hometown and hinted at the release date for ICEMAN being somewhere buried inside. Eventually, live streamer Kishka found a blue bag containing the release date. Alongside that reveal were several other pieces of concept art.
Doja Cat Ignores Kai Cenat's Gift Of 50 Twitch Subs
Doja Cat was unfazed by Kai Cenat hopping into the chat of her Twitch livestream and gifting 50 subs. In a clip going viral on social media, the rapper ignores the gift notification and continues playing Overwatch. Users in the chat start spamming Cenat's name. Fans have been having mixed reactions in response to the clip on social media. "Why is she acting all moody and bitter like that? one user asked on X (formerly Twitter).
Joe Budden Expects Drake To Diss J. Cole On "ICEMAN"
Joe Budden says he expects Drake to diss J. Cole for bowing out of his feud with Kendrick Lamar on his upcoming album, ICEMAN. He joked about the situation during the latest episode of his podcast after the Toronto rapper revealed the release date for the project. "I wanna hear the Cole diss on Drake's album. Yes, I think he's getting dissed. Hide in the China league all you want, them n****s love Drake too... He ain't about to mention him in a favorable light," he said.
Luci4's Cause Of Death Revealed
Luci4 died as a result of an accidental fentanyl overdose, the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner confirmed to TMZ on Tuesday. The rapper, best known for his hit song, "BodyPartz," passed away at the age of 23 on February 22. The Los Angeles Fire Department discovered his body at the home of a friend while responding to a medical call at the house around 11:40 AM. Luci4 was already deceased upon their arrival.
Toronto's Fire Department Is Melting Drake's "ICEMAN" Installation
The Toronto Fire Department began using hot water to melt Drake's massive ice installation on Tuesday night. Fire Chief Jim Jessop confirmed that he would be doing so under the Fire Protection and Prevention Act due to "dangerous and unsafe activities." "As Toronto’s Fire Chief, my top priority is keeping Torontonians safe," he said in a statement caught by CBC News.
Eminem Celebrates Being Sober For 18 Years
BY Cole Blake Published 4 hours ago Link Copied to Clipboard! Oct 20, 2024; Austin, Texas, USA; Eminem performs on the super stage at Formula 1 Pirelli United States Grand Prix at Circuit of the Americas. Mandatory Credit: Mikala Compton-Imagn Images USA TODAY Sports via Reuters Connect Link Copied to Clipboard! Eminem famously suffered a near-fatal overdose back in 2007 and has been sober for the last 18 years as a result. Eminem has officially been sober for the last 18 years.
Drake's Concept Art For "ICEMAN" Surfaces After Release Date Reveal
Several pieces of concept art for Drake's upcoming album, ICEMAN, were buried in the ice block sculpture that fans have been deconstructing in Toronto. As caught by live streamer Kishka, he found the artwork in a blue bag on Tuesday. It included pictures of Drake, jewelry, and more.
Lil Wayne & Lil Twist Reunite For "Addict" Music Video
Lil Wayne and Lil Twist have reunited to film a music video for their collaboration, "Addict," which they shared on YouTube on Monday. With Twist having signed to Wayne's Young Money Entertainment back in 2010, the track marks the latest of several songs the two have worked together on over the years. In turn, fans are loving the nostalgic vibe of seeing the Young Money stars in action. Users in the comments section of the video on YouTube have been sharing tons of praise. "I ain’t gon lie.
Drake Reveals Official Release Date For "ICEMAN"
Drake has finally confirmed the release date for his highly anticipated album, ICEMAN. It will officially be dropping on Friday, May 15. Twitch streamer Kishka discovered the date inside a blue bag that was buried inside the ice sculpture that Drake put up in Toronto to promote the album. Drake previously hinted that he would reveal the release date for ICEMAN when the sculpture melts in a post on his Instagram Story on Monday. Further details on a tracklist for the project remain unclear.
When Will Drake's "ICEMAN" Sculpture Finally Melt?
Drake's ICEMAN sculpture could take at least two weeks to fully melt, according to Professor Valentin Crépel from the University of Toronto. The theoretical quantum physicist weighed in on when fans can expect to get access to the release date for the rapper's new album while speaking with Pitchfork on Tuesday. “If the structure were fully solid, this would correspond to roughly 350 tons of ice!” he told the outlet.
A$AP Rocky Explains How Rihanna Has "Changed" Since Giving Birth
A$AP Rocky opened up about his relationship with Rihanna for her new cover story with W Magazine published on Tuesday. In doing so, he explained how she has changed since welcoming their three children together. “She has changed a lot because she became a mother in that time span, and that certainly changes you. But this woman has always been magic. Philosophically, the way she operates is on another level. She is the most charming and genuine person on Earth. Her energy is unmatched—one of a kind.
Kanye West Spotted Leaving Jewish Human Rights Center
Kanye West was spotted at the Simon Wiesenthal Center, an organization for Jewish human rights, in Beverly Hills on Monday night. TMZ reports that he stayed inside the building for about an hour and a half before leaving in a hurry. When asked for more information as to what he was doing inside, West avoided answering reporters. Following years of antisemitic antics, West has been working to repair his relationship with the Jewish community in recent months.
D4vd Isolated From Other Inmates In L.A. County Jail
D4vd is living separately from other inmates at L.A. County Men's Central Jail following his arrest for the alleged murder of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas, according to TMZ. Citing a representative for the L.A. County Sheriff's Office, the outlet reports that D4vd is in segregation because he's a noteworthy inmate. Police originally arrested D4vd, last Thursday. It had been over seven months since discovering Rivas' remains in the trunk of his car.
Cardi B Celebrates Massive Earnings From “Little Miss Drama” Tour
Cardi B officially concluded her Little Miss Drama tour after performing back-to-back sold-out shows at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, last weekend. All in all, the trek sold 453,000 tickets and grossed over $70 million across 35 dates, according to XXL. Cardi celebrated the feat in a video message to her fans on Instagram.
D4vd Pleads Not Guilty To Murder Of Celeste Rivas
BY Cole Blake Published 4 hours ago Link Copied to Clipboard! LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 20: d4vd looks on during his arraignment for the murder of Celeste Rivas Hernandez at Clara Shortridge Foltz Criminal Justice Center on April 20, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. Nathan J.
Drake Fans Aren't Allowed To Touch His "ICEMAN" Structure
Drake fans won’t be allowed to touch his ICEMAN structure in Toronto to help speed up its melting process. The clarification comes after the rapper hinted that the release date for his new album will be revealed once it melts entirely. Pictures and videos of the ice blocks have been circulating on social media since Sunday night. When Kurrco shared the update on X (formerly Twitter) on Monday afternoon, fans were furious.
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