HipHop

by Weso on February 19, 2026 at 8:21 pm

Whether on a plane or on land, Ja Rule isn’t ducking any smoke. While the New York rapper makes it clear he’s not looking for problems, he also isn’t backing down from them. During a recent flight, Rule ran into his longtime ops, Tony Yayo and Uncle Murda. The encounter quickly escalated into a heated [… […]

by Tron Snow on February 19, 2026 at 8:08 pm

Netflix's latest docuseries, Reality Check: Inside America's Next Top Model, is sparking new conversations and backlash about the popular reality series. Tiffany Richardson, a former contestant, is also chiming in, calling the series's creator, executive producer, and host, Tyra Banks, "a bully." […]

by D.L. Chandler on February 19, 2026 at 7:15 pm

JAY-Z, always patently in control of his namesake and legacy, made a sweeping change to list his stage name as JAŸ-Z on streaming platforms. […]

by Christopher Smith on February 19, 2026 at 5:43 pm

On Wednesday (Feb. 18), President Donald Trump hosted a Black History Month reception at the White House, weeks after the backlash over posting a video on his Truth Social media platform depicting Barack Obama and Michelle Obama as apes in the jungle. At the outset of his speech, he thanked those gathered at the event [… […]

by D.L. Chandler on February 19, 2026 at 5:36 pm

Spike Lee discussed his filmmaking process, the connection to HBCUs, and much more for the special event in Atlanta. […]

by Weso on February 19, 2026 at 3:39 pm

Rising rapper Lil Poppa has reportedly passed away, according to sources. The Florida artist was pronounced dead on Wednesday at 11:23 a.m. following an evaluation by the Fulton County Medical Examiner’s Office. There has not been an official cause of death announced at this time. The news comes just days after the release of his [… […]

by Martin Berrios on February 19, 2026 at 2:43 am

Drake might have just taken “collecting rare pieces” to a whole different level. The internet is buzzing after it appeared that the Toronto rapper secured a Boston Celtics hat once owned by Pablo Escobar. […]

by Christopher Smith on February 19, 2026 at 2:39 am

Nicki Minaj decided to celebrate President’s Day on Monday (Feb. 16) and her new friendship with President Donald Trump with new photos of the two together. She posted two pictures created with artificial intelligence via her account on X, formerly Twitter, with a simple “Happy President’s Day” caption. […]

by O Mazariego on February 19, 2026 at 2:26 am

We all know that Cardi B has a lot of haters, but is even she tired of her own ass? It certainly seems that way as the bootylicious rapper has stated that after she’s done with the “Little Miss Drama Tour” she’ll be heading down to Colombia to remove one of her most visible assets. [… […]

by Davonta Herring on February 18, 2026 at 11:04 pm

Lil Wayne's unmatched impact on hip-hop culture showcased through a definitive album ranking and celebration of his legendary status. […]

by Martin Berrios on February 18, 2026 at 9:24 pm

A wave of chaos engulfed a Bronx shopping mall over the long holiday weekend — and social media is still buzzing about how it all went down. Hundreds of teens reportedly swarmed stores in what some have dubbed a “takeover,” leading to multiple arrests and a heavily criticized police response. […]

by O Mazariego on February 18, 2026 at 8:32 pm

While MAGA country continues to b*tch and moan about Bad Bunny headlining the Super Bowl two weeks ago (goddamn snowflakes), the world outside of America’s red states continues to embrace and adore the Puerto Rican icon. Tokyo is the latest country setto welcome the Grammy award-winning artist with open arms. According to Variety, Bad Bunny [… […]

by D.L. Chandler on February 18, 2026 at 8:26 pm

Google Pixel's 10a might be billed as a more financially accessible device, but the smartphone packs in several fantastic features. […]

by Christopher Smith on February 18, 2026 at 8:03 pm

Rapper Megan Thee Stallion recently celebrated her 31st birthday over the past weekend, capped off with a stunning  gift from her boyfriend, NBA star Klay Thompson. In a series of photos on Instagram, she was shown hugging the limited edition Bentley, colored baby blue and topped with a blue ribbon. […]

by O Mazariego on February 18, 2026 at 7:55 pm

Six months after having Jimmy Kimmel Live pulled off the air for political reasons, the Trump administration once again showed its alleged authoritarian hand. The seemingly used their sway to censor an interview on the Trump-friendly channel CBS when it threatened the channel with legal action if they aired an interview with Texas democratic Senate [… […]