Power, the dynamic rapper hailing from Los Angeles, sets the screen ablaze with his latest music video for “Wasabi,” a standout track from his transformative album One Love. Known for his ability to weave threads of inspiration and unity through his music, Power’s latest visual offering is a vibrant testament to his unique artistic vision. […]
Ludacris and T.I. began beefing around 2004 when Tip sent a subliminal shot to him on Young Buck’s song “Stomp.” “Me getting beat down? That’s ludicrous,”rhymed the Grand Hustle boss. That led to a back-and-forth between the rappers. T.I. was then accused of punching Luda’s manager Chaka Zulu in Hollywood, California in 2007. Luda talked […]
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Puff Daddy has been ejected from polite society. Multiple accusations of sexual assault — including one he quickly settled for many millions — will do that. We imagine the 54-year-old would like to return when he could host parties filled with famous people and get invited to talk shows and awards shows. We are not […]
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Killer Mike was arrested at last night’s Grammy Awards after winning three trophies in the rap categories. He reportedly got into it with a security guard outside of L.A.’s Crypto.com Arena, where the Grammys were held, and was slapped with a misdemeanor battery charge. ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith reacted to the arrest and wants to […]
Killer Mike won three Grammys tonight, sweeping the major rap categories by winning Best Rap Album for Michael and Best Rap Performance and Best Rap Song for “Scientists and Engineers.” After receiving his hardware, Mike was arrested while still in the Crypto Arena. An official tells someone on his team that it’s possible he may […]
Drake opened up his It’s All A Blur … Big as the What tour with J. Cole in Tampa last night. It featured a huge floating Travis Scott head. Drake had a huge Travis Scott floating head at the first show of his new tour pic.twitter.com/dLb4mPFaW6 — TRAVIS SCOTT FAN PAGE (@RodeoTheAlbum) February 3, 2024 […]
Nicki and Meg aren’t the only two girl rappers cat-fighting Latto and Ice Spice have reheated the old beef. While Ice has kept it on social and on wax, Latto — who hails from Ohio and got big in Atlanta — has pulled up to Spice’s home borough of The Bronx to shoot a music […]
Doja Cat has had a lot of success as a recording artist. She also gets attention by changing up her looks. Some of her looks have been downright scary in a way that would repeal most heteronormative men. Others have contributed to rumors that she’s sold her soul to the devil. She is trying something […]
21 Savage has been doing the livestream rounds. He did Kai Cenat’s. Then he did Adin Ross’s. During his time with Adin, he did a little gambling, with Savage winning about 250K in card games. It turns out he cheated by having cards marked. 21 Savage trying to cheat Adin Ross out of hundreds of […]
Jacquees had a lot to say to Trey Songz while talking about a fight they had in Dubai. Not only did he call the Virginia-born singer a rapist, he banned him from the south. For those who don’t know, Trey has been accused of rape and sexual assault in the past but has always denied […]
Eminem reheated his old beef with Benzino, mocking the former Source boss’s squalid living conditions and mentioning his daughter Coi Leray in the track “Doomsday Pt. 2.” Zino came back at him quickly with two tracks, “Vulturius” and “Rap Elvis.” The duel disses were well received. In fact, there has been talk that Zino cooked […]
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Rick Ross spoke with Dwyane Wade on the retired NBA player’s podcast The Why and explained why he belongs in a rap hall of fame. [Jump to the 49:44-mark] [embedded content] “In the rap game, Rozay’s in the Hall of Fame. That’s without a doubt,” Ross told Wade. “And anybody questioning that, you ain’t gonna […]
Diddy has always had a youthful glow about him masked his age. But the 54-year-old has been through a lot. He’s faced multiple lawsuits for sexual assault, one of which he settled for an undisclosed amount rumored to be in the tens of millions. He’s also been booted out of polite society for his alleged […]
A little bit after longtime enemies Chris Brown and Quavo were forced to sit next to each other during a show at Paris Fashion Week, an online debate about who’s the bigger star began. The question was asked on the New Rory & MAL podcast. who’s more relevant @chrisbrown or @QuavoStuntin ⁉️ pic.twitter.com/VIAA9AGDGL — New […]
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21 Savage’s brand is partly based on his savage truth-telling. He hit Kai Cenat with some truth during a recent livestream they did together. Savage caught Kai smoking out of a hookah and warned him that he shouldn’t do that because it’s feminine behavior. 21 Savage tells Kai Cenat he shouldn’t smoke hookah because it’s […]
Megan Thee Stallion might’ve replaced Cardi B as Nicki Minaj’s top enemy. the Houston and New York rappers are in the middle of a beef, with both taking shots at each other in songs. Megan threw the first punch by dropping her Nicki diss song “Hiss.” Nicki then returned fire on her cut “Big Foot,” Now […]
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G Herbo pled guilty to federal charges of running a multi-year, multi-million dollar fraud scheme to finance the purchase of luxury goods. The recommended sentence was between three and five years. Earlier this month, he got three years of probation and 280K in fines. He must have had some money left over because Herbo celebrated […]
Last week Eminem picked up his old beef with Benzino on the cut “Doomsday Pt. 2.” and mentioned Zino’s daughter Coi Leray. Coi has already responded to the “8 Mile” rapper and said rap beef is “corny.” Now, Benzino has hit back with his song “Vulturius” and as many do, he uses the topic of […]
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YFN Lucci had a good week. The Atlanta rapper, who was facing murder charges, copped a plea on one count of violation of the Street Gang Terrorism and Prevention Act and was sentenced to ten years in prison and ten years of probation. However, almost all the jail time will be suspended, and Lucci will […]
Ben Shapiro has a long history of denigrating rap. Despite this, the genre continues to thrive. So he’s decided if he can’t beat them, join them. The right-wing personality is featured on “anit-woke” rapper Tom McDonald’s new track “Facts”, which is shooting to the top of the charts. [embedded content] In Ben’s bars, he shouts […]
NBA YoungBoy and his baby granddaddy, Floyd Mayweather, haven’t always been on the best of terms. But whatever was holding up their relationship has dissipated. These days, Money is holding YB down as he deals with his extended house arrest. Floyd jumped on social this afternoon to stunt his extended wheelbase Rolls Royce and brag […]
In 2021, Meek Mill claimed that he’d never made any money of his music. “i haven’t get paid from music and i don’t know how much money labels make off me!!!!! i need lawyers asap!!!,” Meek typed on Twitter. Less than three years later, he’s singing a completely different tune. I made over 100m in […]
Snoop Dogg and Michael Jackson were tight. In fact, the late pop star believed he might have been related to Snoop. However, they weren’t on the same page when it came to cannabis. During a chat with Andy Cohen, Snoop spoke about the one time he pissed MJ off. It was at a fashion show […]
Eminem hurled a bunch of disses at Benzino in a new song titled “Doomsday Pt. 2.” Their beef stems back to the early aughts when Zino was working with The Source magazine, which he co-founded. [embedded content] “Now I got a riddle, one condition, you mustn’t laugh / What is the opposite of Benzino? A […]