C2401 Dame Dash just started a dangerous debate. After Jay-Z appeared to send shots during his Roots Picnic freestyle, Dame Dash is now saying Drake could beat Hov in a rap battle. According to Dame, he does not think Drake can beat Kendrick Lamar — but he believes Drake can beat Jay-Z “for a fact.” That … Read more
A$AP Rocky just brought Harlem energy to VIBE Magazine. From music to fashion to fatherhood, Rocky continues to prove he is more than just a rapper — he is a full cultural figure. Every cover moment feels intentional, and his presence in VIBE Magazine adds another chapter to a career built on style, confidence, and … Read more
18 years ago, Ye and Lil Wayne took the stage at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey for Hot 97 Summer Jam 2008, one of the biggest annual hip hop events of the year The festival that year featured T-Pain, Rick Ross, Alicia Keys, Sheek Louch, Styles P, Public Enemy, and more. Lil Wayne … Read more
Snoop Dogg is finally speaking out about his increasingly public feud with cousin and longtime collaborator Daz Dillinger, making it clear he isn’t losing sleep over the accusations being leveled against him. During a recent appearance on the Culture Campus podcast, the Death Row Records owner addressed Daz’s ongoing claims regarding royalties, ownership rights, and … Read more
Founder Robert Clivillés says frontman Freedom Williams is improperly using the group’s name after his involvement in the Freedom 250 concert lineup reignited tensions. By Alex Ocho June 3, 2026 C+C Music Factory co-founder Robert Clivillés is publicly threatening to sue frontman Freedom Williams over his continued use of the group’s name as a solo … Read more
The Griselda co-founder mentions autograph-seeking fans, dinner with HOV, and more on his version of the ‘Iceman’ track. By Trace William Cowen June 2, 2026 Images via Getty/Joy Malone & Getty/Joseph Okpako/WireImage for ABA Conway the Machine is again letting his respect for Drake be known by putting his own spin on “Make Them Pay,” … Read more
Drake’s longtime associate Chubbs appears to have weighed in on the growing controversy surrounding Sauce Walka after alleged audio surfaced online containing threats directed at the Toronto superstar. On Monday, a screenshot circulating on social media showed Chubbs commenting under a post from the Instagram page @keep6ixsolid discussing the leaked allegations. Reacting to claims that … Read more
The Roc-A-Fella co-founder said he was “embarrassed” for his former friend. By Jaelani Turner-Williams June 2, 2026 Images via The Art of Dialogue and MEGA/GC Images Dame Dash has responded to Jay-Z after catching strays in the rapper’s Roots Picnic freestyle over the weekend, claiming that he didn’t even hear Jay-Z’s diss because he was … Read more
It’s never been more difficult to be a successful rapper. The field is crowded, attention spans are dwindling, financial support is scarce, and industry infrastructure appears less stable than ever. Which is why working rappers tend to have only one mode: Drop a lot of shit, drop often, and let the algorithmic gods sort ’em … Read more
By tara mahadevan June 3, 2026 Amy Sussman / TheStewartofNY via Getty In a shocking revelation, Odd Future allegedly turned down a record deal from Jay-Z. Tyler, the Creator recalled the moment on the first episode of DJ Drama’s Gangsta Grillz Podcast. “That n*a invited us to one of his LA homes, and we just … Read more