Drake’s latest chart takeover shows no signs of cooling off. The Toronto superstar’s blockbuster release cycle featuring Iceman, Habibti, and Maid of Honour continues to dominate the music landscape, with Iceman now crossing the 1 billion Spotify streams milestone in remarkably short order. Released on May 15 as part of an unexpected three-project rollout, Iceman … Read more
30 years later, this diss still feels dangerous. On this day, 2Pac released “Hit ’Em Up,” one of the most explosive diss tracks in hip-hop history. Aimed directly at The Notorious B.I.G., Bad Boy, and everyone caught in the East Coast vs West Coast tension, the record became more than just a song — it … Read more
By Mark Elibert June 3, 2026 (Photo by Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images for Gabrielle’s Angel Foundation), (Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images) Bobby Shmurda’s public criticism of Jay-Z isn’t slowing down anytime soon. The Brooklyn rapper returned to Instagram this week with another round of posts aimed at the Roc Nation founder following his … Read more
In leaked audio, Sauce Walka sounded off on the mother of his child, Kiley Lossen, for allegedly having a relationship with Drake. By Mark Elibert June 4, 2026 (Photo by Marcus Ingram/Getty Images), (Photo by Simone Joyner/Getty Images for ABA) Sauce Walka is turning his latest personal controversy into new music with an impressive turnaround … Read more
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