BY Alexander Cole
RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA - APRIL 6: J. Cole performs onstage during the 2025 Dreamville Music Festival at Dorothea Dix Park on April 6, 2025 in Raleigh, North Carolina. (Photo by Prince Williams/WireImage)
J. Cole is not going to be playing in the Chinese Basketball Association going forward, and there is one reason why.
J. Cole surprised his fans a couple of weeks ago when he revealed that he would be going to China to play professional basketball. It was announced that he would play for the Nanjing Monkey Kings of the Chinese Basketball Association.
Overall, there was quite a bit of hype surrounding......
by Caroline Fisher
Apr 5, 2014; Arlington, TX, USA; Rapper and entertainer Drake (with towel) during the semifinals of the Final Four in the 2014 NCAA Mens Division I Championship tournament between the Kentucky Wildcats and the Wisconsin Badgers at AT&T Stadium. Kevin Jairaj / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images
During a recent episode of the "Million Dollaz Worth Of Game" podcast, Gillie Da Kid touched on Kendrick Lamar and Drake's feud.
It's no secret that Drake and Kendrick Lamar traded some serious allegations amid their viral rap beef. According to Gillie Da Kid, however, there may not have been much truth to any of......
by Cole Blake
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Trap Dickey previously appeared at the 12th Annual TDE Christmas Concert and Toy Drive in Los Angeles in December.
Trap Dickey has signed with Top Dawg Entertainment, the record label announced exclusively to Variety on Tuesday. In doing so, he is joining a roster that includes SZA, ScHoolboy Q, and Doechii, among other artists. Kendrick Lamar famously spent the majority of his career there as well.
Anthony “Top Dawg” Tiffith, founder and CEO of Top Dawg Entertainment, said to the outlet: “Trap Dickey has a real story that comes straight from......
by Cole Blake
Dec 19, 2025; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Rapper and entertainer 2 Chainz watches a game between the Atlanta Hawks and San Antonio Spurs at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images
2 Chainz says Drake was responsible for turning his contribution to the song, "F**kin' Problems," into the iconic hook.
2 Chainz recently reflected on his collaborative relationship with Drake, explaining to Cam Newton on his show, Funky Friday, how their hit song with A$AP Rocky, "F**kin' Problems," came together. He explained that he originally sent his contribution to the song as a full verse, which Drake and 40......
by Caroline Fisher
Feb 13, 2022; Inglewood, CA, USA; Dr. Dre performs during the halftime show for Super Bowl LVI between the Los Angeles Rams and the Cincinnati Bengals at SoFi Stadium. Mark J. Rebilas / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images
Dr. Dre's former Malibu mansion boasts a private gym, decks, studio, entertainment area, sauna, and much more.
Recently, Dr. Dre decided to part ways with his luxurious Malibu beach house and made a nice chunk of change in the process. A Zillow listing shows that the property was sold on March 3 for a whopping $16.5 million. The mogul purchased it back in 2000 for $4.8 million. Reportedly, he listed......
by Caroline Fisher
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 25: Maino attends the “Bars on Wheels”, A Journey to Save Hip Hop Visual Album Release at The Roxy Cinema on November 25, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Johnny Nunez/Getty Images for Papoose/Wynn Records )
In Maino's latest diss track, he targets 50 Cent with references to his domestic violence allegations, shooting, and more.
50 Cent has no shortage of enemies in the music industry, and this includes Maino. Recently, the rapper and radio personality even dropped a diss track on Instagram aimed at his foe "Bleed Like Us." He draws inspiration from The Notorious......
by Cole Blake
May 11, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Musical artist Questlove rings the ceremonial bell before action between the Philadelphia 76ers and the Boston Celtics in game six of the 2023 NBA playoffs at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports via Imagn Images
D'Angelo passed away back in October 2025 at the age of 51, following a battle with pancreatic cancer.
Questlove says that the Soulquarians are getting back together for a reunion following the death of D'Angelo in October. He announced the move on a recent episode of his podcast, The Questlove Show.
“James......
by Cole Blake
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 09: Kurupt performs onstage during the 2025 BET Awards at Peacock Theater on June 09, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images for BET)
Daz Dillenger first confirmed that Kurupt had been hospitalized with a serious health issue on social media in January.
Kurupt's wife and manager, Lisa "LeeLee" Brown, has confirmed that the legendary rapper is out of the hospital following his recent health scare. Taking to Instagram on Monday, she shared a picture of herself and Kurupt while adding in the caption: "Home is where the heart is… Life is not about the rough roads…it's......
by Caroline Fisher
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - FEBRUARY 13: (EXCLUSIVE COVERAGE) William Raymond Norwood Jr., AKA Ray J at SiriusXM Studios on February 13, 2020 in New York City. (Photo by Steven Ferdman/Getty Images)
Recently, Ray J's mother Sonja Norwood took to social media to clear the air amid rumors about his health issues.
Ray J's health has been a hot topic of discussion in recent weeks. In January, he was hospitalized with pneumonia. When he got back home, he provided his supporters with a startling update. According to him, doctors say he only has months to live, and his heart is in bad shape.
This has raised some questions among......
