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J. Cole Drops Surprise EP “Birthday Blizzard ’26” Hosted By DJ Clue
J. Cole has surprised fans with the release of a new EP, “Birthday Blizzard ’26”, adding fuel to speculation that his latest work goes beyond
Happy Birthday J. Cole
Happy Birthday to J. Cole, who turns 41 today. He was born on January 28, 1985 in Frankfurt, German.
Happy Birthday Rick Ross
Happy Birthday to Rick Ross, who turns 50 today. He was born on January 28, 1976 in Clarksdale, MS.
Happy Birthday Rakim
Happy Birthday to Rakim, who turns 58 today. He was born on January 28, 1968 in Long Island, NY.
Finesse2tymes Calls Out Bone Thugs-N-Harmony Over Clearance Fees
On January 23, Finesse2tymes took to Instagram to call out Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, claiming the legendary group demanded $40,000 to clear the use of their 1997
Pharrell Addresses Chad Hugo’s Lawsuit Over Withheld Royalties
Pharrell has responded to a recent lawsuit filed by his former Neptunes collaborator, Chad Hugo, alleging he is owed up to $1 million in unpaid
Kanye West Opens Up About Four-Month Manic Episode
Ye has publicly acknowledged his past manic behavior and issued an apology for the pain he has caused in recent years. On Monday (January 26),
Don Toliver Reveals Release Date For New Album “OCTANE”
Don Toliver confirms the release date for his upcoming album, “OCTANE”. Nearly two years have passed since Don Toliver’s last album release, but his solo
21 Savage And Fivio Foreign Exchange Words Over “F**k The Streets”
21 Savage had some sharp statements for Fivio Foreign and anyone doubting his stance on the “F**k The Streets” movement. On January 23, the “No
Drake Challenges Dismissal Of “Not Like Us” Defamation Case
Drake is continuing his fight in a defamation lawsuit against Universal Music Group (UMG) over Kendrick Lamar‘s track “Not Like Us.” He has filed an
Travis Scott Responds To Pusha T’s Diss
Travis Scott has officially responded to Pusha T’s recent remarks targeting him, which were delivered on the Clipse track “Let God Sort Em Out” and
Chad Hugo Sues Pharrell Williams Over N.E.R.D. Royalties
Chad Hugo has taken legal action against Pharrell Williams, intensifying the fallout between the co-founders of The Neptunes. Known for shaping the sound of the
A$AP Rocky’s “Don’t Be Dumb” Lands Top Spot On Billboard 200
A$AP Rocky’s much-anticipated album, “Don’t Be Dumb”, has claimed the #1 position on this week’s Billboard 200 chart. The album garnered an impressive 123,000 equivalent
Happy Birthday Alicia Keys
Happy Birthday to Alicia Keys, who turns 45 today. She was born on January 25, 1981 in New York City, NY.
XXXTentacion’s 5 Best Songs Ranked
8 years have passed since the tragic loss of XXXTentacion, who was fatally shot during an armed robbery in Deerfield Park, Florida, in June 2018.
Happy Birthday Xxxtentacion
Happy Birthday to Xxxtentacion, who would have turned 28 today. He was born on January 23, 1998 in Plantation, FL.
Offset Cleared $1.5 Million In Tax Debt Amidst Ongoing Cardi B Divorce
Offset has reportedly cleared his $1.5 million tax debt. The documents, dated December 26, 2025, reveal that the IRS has removed a lien against the
Nicki Minaj Revealed She Was Once An Undocumented Immigrant
Nicki Minaj recently criticized Don Lemon for his coverage of an anti-ICE protest held at a church in Minneapolis last weekend. In the midst of
Jadakiss Says J. Cole Is Dropping A Mixtape With Beats From The LOX
J. Cole is preparing to release his highly anticipated album, “The Fall-Off”, set to drop in early February. However, that may not be the only
A$AP Rocky Addresses Conflict With Drake
A$AP Rocky seemingly called out Drake on the song “Stole Ya Flow” from his project “Don’t Be Dumb”. During an interview with Apple Music’s Ebro
Happy Birthday Logic
Happy Birthday to Logic, who turns 36 today. He was born on January 22, 1990 in Rockville, MD.
A$AP Rocky Announces Major “Don’t Be Dumb” World Tour
A$AP Rocky is gearing up to bring “Don’t Be Dumb” from its release straight into the live arena. On January 20, the Harlem rapper unveiled
Sexyy Red Shows Admiration For Pooh Shiesty’s Abs On Instagram
Sexyy Red seems to appreciate Pooh Shiesty‘s revamped physique, as evidenced by her recent Instagram activity. The rapper shared a shirtless photo on his Instagram
NBA YoungBoy Weighs In On 21 Savage’s “F*ck The Streets” Initiative
In December, 21 Savage sparked conversation by advocating “f*ck the streets” on social media, encouraging reconciliation between Young Thug and Gunna. However, NBA YoungBoy has
Yella Beezy Mourns The Death Of His Mother Amid Ongoing Mo3 Murder Case
Dallas rapper Yella Beezy is grieving the recent loss of his mother while navigating a significant legal battle. On January 18, Beezy took to social
YNW Melly No Longer Facing Trial On Charges Of Witness Tampering
YNW Melly will no longer face trial for witness tampering as prosecutors have decided to dismiss the charges. The Florida rapper was originally set to
Bruno Mars Extends “The Romantic Tour” With 30 New Dates
Bruno Mars is making sure his return to the stage is nothing short of extraordinary. Following the announcement of “The Romantic Tour”, his first global
Nia Dorsey Unveils The Music Video For “Do About It”
Rising rap artist Nia Dorsey is making major moves in the entertainment business. With roots in Memphis and currently residing in Los Angeles, Nia Dorsey
Happy Birthday Blueface
Happy Birthday to Blueface, who turns 29 today. He was born on January 20, 1997 in Los Angeles, CA.
NBA YoungBoy Has Become The Most RIAA-Certified Rapper In History
NBA YoungBoy has officially claimed the title of the most RIAA-certified rapper in history, surpassing some of the biggest names in the industry with an
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