Drake vs Future vs Metro: Iceman Rollout Revives Old Tension

Hulda Hicks Apr 22, 2026

NEW YORK — April 22, 2026 — Drake’s Iceman rollout has kicked open one of rap’s most unresolved tensions again, with fans suddenly re-reading old alliances, resurfacing past comments, and treating every new Drake move like a possible signal aimed at Future and Metro Boomin. In an era when album promotion and rap politics blend almost instantly, that kind of ambiguity is exactly what keeps a story alive. The rollout itself is real. Drake has officially confirmed Iceman for May 15, and that announcement has thrown fresh attention onto a…

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Lil Tjay has been released after his Hard Rock arrest and immediately went viral after calling Offset a rat

Hulda Hicks Apr 8, 2026

News Breaking News Lil Tjay Offset Hip-Hop News HOLLYWOOD, FL - Lil Tjay was released after posting bond in Broward County and immediately sent hip-hop social media into overdrive after footage surfaced of him calling Offset a “rat” while leaving custody. The clip spread rapidly across Instagram pages including Complex and multiple rap-news accounts, instantly turning the Hard Rock incident into an even bigger story. In this story Lil Tjay’s release The viral “rat” comments Instagram reaction What this means for the Offset story Authorities confirmed Lil Tjay was released…

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Pooh Shiesty Case Escalates as Big30 Bond Fight and Family Court Moves Continue

Natalia Privalova Apr 8, 2026

MEMPHIS, TN - The federal case surrounding Pooh Shiesty has taken another dramatic turn, with Big30’s release status still hanging in uncertainty and prosecutors moving aggressively against Pooh Shiesty’s father as the broader kidnapping and robbery case continues to unfold. What began as a shocking set of allegations tied to an alleged January studio confrontation has now evolved into a fast-moving courtroom saga involving bond fights, home detention questions, family pressure points, and a level of scrutiny that makes this case feel bigger than a routine legal update. For rap…

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Isaiah Rashad Announces ‘It’s Been Awful’ as First Album in Five Years

Natalia Privalova Apr 8, 2026

LOS ANGELES - Isaiah Rashad is officially back in album mode. After days of online speculation, cryptic visuals, and a rollout that had fans trying to decode every post connected to Top Dawg Entertainment, the Tennessee rapper has announced It’s Been Awful, a new album set to arrive on May 1 and his first full-length release in five years. For an artist whose music has long lived somewhere between Southern rap haze, hard-earned introspection, and emotionally bruised storytelling, the announcement lands like more than a standard release update. It feels…

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Offset Stable After Shooting Outside Hard Rock in Hollywood, Florida

Raphael Fonge Apr 7, 2026

News Breaking News Offset Hip-Hop News Hollywood Florida HOLLYWOOD, Fla. — Offset is recovering after being shot outside the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Florida, in a violent incident that quickly sent shockwaves through hip-hop. Early reports say the former Migos star suffered non-life-threatening injuries and was taken to a hospital in stable condition. For rap fans, the headline landed with immediate weight, not only because of Offset’s status, but because any shooting connected to the Migos orbit now carries an unavoidable emotional echo of Takeoff’s death.…

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Fetty Wap Returns With First Major Album Since Release

Raphael Fonge Apr 2, 2026

NEWARK, N.J. - Fetty Wap is back in focus after the rollout of Zavier, a project billed as the rapper’s first major album release since his return home, giving one of the most recognizable melodic hitmakers of the 2010s a new opening in today’s rap landscape. The album’s arrival has renewed attention around an artist whose name once dominated radio, streaming and club playlists through songs that helped define an era of melodic street-pop rap. Best known for “Trap Queen,” Fetty Wap built his mainstream rise on a distinctive voice,…

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J. Cole Returns to Pro Basketball Spotlight With China League Appearance

José Zamora Apr 2, 2026

NEW YORK - J. Cole is returning to the professional basketball spotlight after reports linked the Grammy-winning rapper to a stint with the Nanjing Monkey Kings of the Chinese Basketball Association, reviving one of the most unusual side paths in mainstream hip-hop. The news quickly spread across rap and sports media this week, not only because of Cole’s music stature, but because his relationship with basketball has long been more than a branding exercise. Before becoming one of the most commercially successful rappers of his generation, Cole was an accomplished…

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Cardi B is once again proving why she remains one of the biggest names in mainstream rap

Stefano Meola Apr 1, 2026

The Bronx superstar is currently generating major headlines as anticipation builds around her 2026 arena run, the Little Miss Drama Tour, which is set to continue across major North American markets this season. The tour follows the strong performance of her latest project and further solidifies her position as one of the most commercially dominant artists in hip-hop. Industry analysts note that Cardi’s ability to balance chart success, social media dominance, and live-event demand keeps her among the most visible rappers in the mainstream conversation. Her recent releases have continued…

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Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, is officially returning to one of the biggest festival stages in Europe

Hulda Hicks Apr 1, 2026

The rap superstar has been announced as the headline act for all three nights of Wireless Festival 2026 in London, marking his first major UK performances in more than a decade. The booking instantly became one of the biggest stories in hip-hop this week, reigniting conversations around both his musical legacy and his controversial public image. The announcement comes as Ye continues to build momentum around his latest album cycle, with fans and critics closely watching whether this marks a true career resurgence. Wireless has historically been one of the…

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Rappers Who Passed Away In 2022 (Chicago, Memphis, Atlanta, Louisiana, Brooklyn, London, Miami, Philly)

Chad Mauli Apr 5, 2024

What up gang. Back with the real you know what’s the deal. Rap has steadily worked its way into becoming what is believed to be one of the most dangerous careers. It’s closing steel doors and throwing away keys and snatching souls like the Grim Reaper. We’ve seen many losses over the years, but 2022 was a bloody year for hip-hop. From beef turning violent, to assassinations, to backdoors, hip-hop lost far too many rappers. These are the rappers from different cities that didn’t make it to 2023 and how…

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Dejha B delivers holiday cheer with new single “The Night Before Christmas”

Wimana Oct 8, 2021

With the melodious vocals of platinum selling R&B 90’s group, Allure, Dejha B creates a holiday hit “The Night Before Christmas” for the holiday season. A product of the Bronx, New York, Dejha B is changing the way women are portrayed in the hip-hop community. While many women leading the charts use sex as a strategic move to gain notoriety and the spotlight, Dejha B is on a path to the top holding true to all that she stands on as a rapper, songwriter, businesswoman, mother, and boss. View this…

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Nicki Minaj and Drake Plan Playdates for Their Sons

Hulda Hicks Oct 18, 2020

Nicki Minaj and Drake are back on good terms. On Friday, the rap queen dropped her remix to Sada Baby’s “Whole Lotta Choppas” on which she shows love to Drake and his son Adonis. “To be honest, I hope one day, we do a playdate with Adonis,” raps the new mom. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KV3fVY0nHw4&feature=emb_title It didn’t take long for Adonis’ father to notice her shoutout. He quickly reposted the song and tagged Nicki, while agreeing to a playdate for their sons. “Play dates soon come @nickiminaj,” Drake captioned his IG Story. In…

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Travis Scott Teases ‘Utopia’ 2021 Release

Hulda Hicks Oct 18, 2020

Fans will have to wait until next year for Utopia. Travis Scott revealed that his highly-anticipated album won’t arrive until 2021. He recently sent a handwritten letter to radio DJs across the country thanking them for their support. At the end of his message, he teased his next project. “Thank you again! For all of the support and see you guys in 2021 in Utopia!!” wrote Travis. Fans now believe that the long-awaited follow-up to Astroworld will drop next year. In the meantime, Travis has been holding his Ragers over…

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DREAMS AND NIGHTMARES: ATTAWAY’S RISE

Natalia Privalova Oct 14, 2020

Music is more than words and a beat. It’s a gateway to what lies within. Therapeutic, authentic, expressive. Growing up in Little Rock, Arkansas, Attaway was the victim of a tragic loss at the young age of 13. Experiencing the trauma of losing his mother by the hands of his father, Attaway’s life was crumbled in an instant. Parentless, Attaway was tormented with nightmares of what his life has become. Wrapped in darkness, music became his escape. Attaway began experimenting with his sound, letting all the pent-up emotions within him…

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Megan The Stallion’s Friend Claims A Voicemail Of Tory Lanez Crying & Apologizing For Shooting Her Exists

Hulda Hicks Sep 30, 2020

The Megan Thee Stallion and Tory Lanez saga continues — and two of her apparent best friends are caught in the middle. On Tuesday (September 29), Megan’s friend Jaeliey made some wild accusations regarding the night of July 12 when Megan who shot after a night out with Keeping Up With The Kardashians star Kylie Jenner and Lanez. In an Instagram Story post, Jaeliey slams Megan’s supposed best friend Kelsey Nicole for staying quiet when she allegedly has proof Lanez was indeed the triggerman, something he denied on his new…

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Tekashi 6ix9ine Reportedly Settles Lawsuit With Blind Fan

Hulda Hicks Sep 27, 2020

Tekashi 6ix9ine has recused himself from social media in the wake of his TattleTales album falling well below projections. In that time spent away from trolling and antics committed on Twitter and Instagram, he’s reportedly reached a settlement with a blind man who sued him over the lack of access to his website. The man, Yony Sosa, attempted to purchase merchandise on 6ix9ine’s online store but stated “multiple access barriers” kept him from having the same experience as a fan with sight. https://www.instagram.com/p/CFAd8m5nsdL/ Sosa chose to file a class-action lawsuit…

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Tory Lanez Allegedly Told Megan Thee Stallion ‘Dance, B*tch’ Before Shooting At Her Feet

Hulda Hicks Sep 27, 2020

According to reports, Tory Lanez had some choice words for Meg Thee Stallion before he allegedly fired two shots at her feet. Complex reports, a source claims, “When she gets out of the car and says, ‘I’m just going to walk home,’ he pulls out a gun and says, ‘Dance, b*tch,’ and he starts shooting her,” the person said. According to the source Tory also offered Megan Thee Stallion and her best friend Kelsey Nicole hush money. “As she’s going into surgery, this maniac is texting her,” the source said.…

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Cardi B Faces Backlash After Fan Shares They Tipped Her $800 On OnlyFans

Hulda Hicks Sep 27, 2020

Cardi B is taking over OnlyFans. A fan shared that they tipped Bardi $800 to notice them, and social media was not happy at Cardi’s response. The fan says via Twitter, “@iamcardib is $800 not enough to notice me..” She responded to fan, “Hi baby.” https://twitter.com/iamcardib/status/1308935862139396096?s=20 Social media caught wind of the exchange. One Twitter user wrote, “800 dollars and all she says is hi,” another, “And this is why celebrities shouldn’t be on onlyfans and apps that allow regular people to make money wtf they’re millionaires already..” 800 dollars…

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Kanye West Says He’s the New Head of Adidas, Trashes Puma

Natalia Privalova Sep 19, 2020

After a 12-hour lockout, Kanye West returned to Twitter with a big announcement. In his latest series of tweets on Friday, Ye announced that he is the new head of Adidas, home to his popular Yeezy brand. “I am the head of adidas,” he told his 31 million followers. As part of his new role, he says he wants to bring rivals Adidas and Puma back together, and mend his relationship with JAY-Z. “I will bring adidas and puma back together and bring me and jay back together,” he said…

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Cardi B Opens Up About Divorce From Offset

Hulda Hicks Sep 19, 2020

Cardi B is breaking her silence about her divorce from Offset. Taking to Instagram Live on Friday, the “WAP” rapper addressed fans for the first time since filing divorce papers on Tuesday. After thanking fans for their support, she said that she has “not shed one tear” over their separation and revealed that the divorce was not a result of Offset’s cheating. “Every single time that this guy has done something so crazy, so fu**ed up and it hits the media, I’m always crying, I’m always stressed out, I’m sad…