UK grime pioneer Skepta has ignited a fiery transatlantic rap battle after publicly challenging American rappers to a lyrical showdown. In a bold move on social media, Skepta declared his desire to settle the long-standing “UK vs US rap” debate once and for all. Suggesting matchups like himself versus Joyner Lucas or Central Cee versus Jack Harlow, he called it “sport, not war,” but the challenge clearly came with serious intent. The post quickly gained traction, with fans and artists chiming in on who truly dominates the global rap scene. Joyner Lucas was the first U.S. rapper to answer the…
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During his headline performance at Wireless Festival 2025, Drake found himself at the center of another viral moment tied to his ongoing feud with Kendrick Lamar. As he took the stage, a large section of the crowd erupted into chants of “F*ck Kendrick,” referencing the heated lyrical war between the two rap giants over the past year. Rather than reacting with aggression or acknowledgment, Drake simply took a long sip from his drink and said: “Chubbs, grab me a shot, I’ll drink to that! Y’all, thought y’all could knock the boy off for real?!” The subtle gesture was picked up…
Skepta has officially entered the international rap beef arena with his new track “Friendly Fire,” taking aim at American rapper Joyner Lucas. The track, released on July 11, arrives in response to recent online exchanges between the two artists, which started when Skepta called for a UK vs. US lyrical battle. While Joyner quickly volunteered to represent the States, Skepta brushed him off, suggesting Joyner wasn’t the real target of his energy. “Friendly Fire” lives up to its name—sharp, tactical, but not overly hostile. In the track, Skepta critiques Joyner’s rap style, poking fun at his overly technical delivery and…
Lil Durk has just called Lil Baby from federal custody while performing “Every Chance I Get” in Chicago last night. Lil Durk is facing federal charges related to a murder-for-hire plot. He is accused of orchestrating a plan to kill a rival rapper in Los Angeles, which resulted in the death of the rival’s cousin instead. Specifically, he faces charges of conspiracy, using interstate facilities to commit murder-for-hire resulting in death, and firearms charges. These charges stem from a 2022 shooting that occurred at a gas station near the Beverly Center in Los Angeles. “EVERY CHANCE I GET” is the 2nd track on…
Atlanta DJ Swamp Izzo, best known for his appearances on Playboi Carti’s latest album, MUSIC, premiered a snippet of a new Carti song featuring Drake. Based on the quality of the audio, it sounds like Swamp Izzo worked it into one of his sets. The 34-second clip is of Drake doing some singing about Houston women over a simplistic trap beat. Carti’s voice is not in the clip, but he is on the song that Swamp Izzo played. If it ever sees a proper release, this Drake and Playboi Carti collaboration would mark only the second time the two have…
Clipse—comprised of brothers Pusha T and No Malice—are set to make a landmark return with Let God Sort Em Out, their first full studio album since Til the Casket Drops in 2009. Released via Roc Nation on July 11, 2025, the album marks the end of a 16‑year hiatus. Thanks to longtime collaborator Pharrell Williams, who serves as executive producer and sole beat‑maker, the duo maintains the sonic cohesion that defined their early 2000s peak. Recording sessions took place between 2023 and 2024, split across a studio in Virginia Beach and the Louis Vuitton headquarters in Paris—highlighting Clipse’s blend of…
Pusha T and No Malice are gearing up for Clipse’s new album Let God Sort Em Out dropping on July 11, 2025 through Roc Nation. Kendrick Lamar is confirmed feature on the song “Chains & Whips” which the duo has just previewed during the recent album listening party in Paris, France. In the song, K. Dot raps: I’m not the candidate to vibe with I don’t fuck with the kumbaya shit All that talent must be God-sent I sent your a-s back to the cosmics The things I seen under my eyelids Kaleidoscope dreams, murder and sirens Let’s be clear,…
Last night, during his Boxing Event livestream, Adin Ross fired his production team after they played Kendrick Lamar’s “Alright.” “I don’t want Kendrick Lamar played at my event. And whoever played his song, you gonna get fired. I’m loyal person. I ride hard for my friends. [Referring to Drake].” said Adin Ross. You can watch the video below: Adin Ross fires a production team member for playing a Kendrick Lamar song at his event 😭 pic.twitter.com/APUMxYHaz5 — FearBuck (@FearedBuck) June 23, 2025
Last night Young Thug performed “Ski” at Summer Smash Festival with Gunna’s name censored in the song. In the song, Thugger raps: “B-tch got a Backwood on her nightstand, she must be f-ckin’ with Gunna (Yeah, yeah) I f-ck with slatts and we come to eat rats and I came with some f-ckin’ piranhas (Yeah)” and he left out Gunna’s name from it. Originally leaked in April 2021 under the title “F-ckin With Gunna”, “Ski” finds the “3 Headed Snake” collaborators reuniting with additional production from Lil Justin and Outtatown. The song was teased two weeks ahead of the release…
Fans are still mourning the loss of XXXTentacion — and grappling with the complicated legacy he left behind. The 20-year-old rapper, born Jahseh Dwayne Ricardo Onfroy, was shot and killed during a robbery outside a Florida motorcycle dealership in June 2018. Four men were later charged in connection with the murder. XXXTentacion first made his name as a founding member of the underground hip-hop collective Members Only, and was gaining traction as a solo artist shortly before he died. His debut solo album, 17, peaked at No. 2 on the Billboard 200 in 2017, and his second, ?, debuted at…