During his Truth to Power tour, Ice Cube encountered an unsettling twist in Portland: a crew bus parked beside his hotel was set ablaze. While no one was harmed and no equipment was lost, the incident sparked fierce reaction from the rapper, who called the act “cowardly.” In the aftermath, Cube took to social media […]
Cardi B has delivered a comeback that lives up to the hype. Her sophomore album, Am I the Drama?, has officially been certified double platinum by the RIAA—an extraordinary achievement just days after its release. Released September 19, 2025, the 23-track set mixes fierce bravado, personal revelation, and sharp diss bars. It’s built on the […]
Late on the eve of his sentencing, Sean “Diddy” Combs submitted a deeply personal letter to Judge Arun Subramanian, in which he asked for mercy and signaled profound remorse. He admitted to past mistakes—including violence against his former partner—and acknowledged the pain his actions have inflicted. In his message, Combs framed himself as a changed […]
As the industry braces for the 68th Annual Grammy Awards on February 1, 2026, the early buzz centers on heavyweights like Kendrick Lamar and Lady Gaga, along with a fresh crop of hopefuls shaking up predictions. Kendrick’s surprise-drop GNX has critics lining him up as a lock for Album of the Year and Best Rap […]
Cardi B has publicly apologized to rapper Latto following a leaked audio recording in which she made disparaging remarks involving Latto’s name. In a now-deleted post shared to social media, Cardi expressed remorse and acknowledged that her comments were inappropriate. “I respect everything about her,” she wrote. The controversy erupted after an audio clip—allegedly from […]
Amid the rollout of his newest project UY SCUTI, Young Thug stirred conversation by admitting that he can’t recapture the carefree camaraderie of his 2019 era, when So Much Fun reigned. According to his recent remarks on The Pivot Podcast, he believes the climate of rap has become too fractured — “a lot of the […]
Latin music icon Bad Bunny has officially been announced as the headliner for the 2026 Apple Music Super Bowl LX Halftime Show, scheduled for February 8 at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California. His selection arrives as a crowning moment in a banner year: Bad Bunny recently completed a record-shattering concert residency in Puerto Rico […]
Hip-hop and R&B artist Anderson .Paak is expanding his creative reach offstage, collaborating with GOAL Projects to design a custom soccer kit that supports girls’ youth soccer programs worldwide. The joint initiative, dubbed “the Chance to Shine”, aims to give young female athletes more resources, visibility, and opportunities through the sport. As part of the […]
After a month-long silence on social media, Nicki Minaj has reignited the buzz among her Barbz by posting a cryptic update that hints at major new music on the way. The rapper’s post on X (formerly Twitter) included no lyrics, visuals, or commentary — just the implication that she’s gearing up for her next move. […]
Sean “Diddy” Combs, once hailed as a hip-hop mogul and media tycoon, could walk free if a judge agrees to his legal team’s plea for a reduced sentence. Convicted in July of two prostitution-related charges under the Mann Act, Combs faces up to 20 years in prison. But his lawyers argue that 13 months behind […]