Drake has been firmly in the spotlight as he gears up for his next solo project, Iceman, set for release in 2026. After dominating the charts with his collaborative 2025 album Some Sexy Songs 4 U, he’s shifted focus back to solo material, teasing Iceman with a series of livestream events and surprise single drops, including tracks like “What Did I Miss?” and “Which One?” which have kept fans buzzing about his return to solo form. Rather than doing a traditional album rollout, Drake has embraced an experimental promotional strategy built around themed livestream episodes that blend music, visuals, and…
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The most-nominated artist at the 2026 Grammys took home another of its top prizes on Sunday night, when Kendrick Lamar earned his second consecutive record of the year trophy, this time alongside SZA for their lovelorn duet “Luther.” The 38-year-old rap titan born Kendrick Lamar Duckworth had previously won 22 Grammys, including record and song of the year in 2025 for his diss track “Not Like Us.” He led all nominees this year, with nine nods. “Luther” also vied for song of the year, while Lamar’s most recent album, “GNX,” was up for album of the year and best rap…
Kendrick Lamar has officially become the most awarded rapper in Grammy Awards history. At the 2026 Grammy Awards, the Compton native surpassed the longtime record held by Jay-Z. The “Empire State of Mind” rapper previously led all rappers with 25 Grammys, but Lamar has now pulled ahead with 26 wins — and the night wasn’t even over. Lamar made major gains during the non-televised Grammy Premiere Ceremony, where he picked up three awards: Best Rap Performance for “Chains & Whips” (as a featured artist), Best Melodic Rap Performance for “Luther” with SZA, and Best Rap Song for “tv off.” His…
Fivio Foreign drops new single “Rap Trap” which is also a diss response aimed towards both Atlanta rappers, 21 Savage and Latto after they both made recent comments relating to him. The beef fired off after rumours started hitting and spreading all over social media that Fivio was rumoured to be in a relationship with Latto, around the 2020 XXL Freshman cypher. Many old videos and photos from Latto also resurfaced on social media as evidence suggesting and pointing towards the rumours. The beef from there further escalated after Fivio and 6ix9ine made some comments about the “Fu– the Streets”…
The Game is continuing the momentum from his critically praised mixtape DJ Drama Presents Gangsta Grillz: Every Movie Needs A Trailer by releasing a deluxe edition filled with new music, titled Gangsta Grillz: E.M.N.T. – The Credits. The expanded project includes 12 additional tracks, once again produced by Grammy-nominated duo Mike & Keys, who also crafted the sound of the original release. The deluxe version elevates the project with a powerful list of featured artists, including Swizz Beats, Conway The Machine, Benny The Butcher, 21 Savage, Ty Dolla $ign, Eric Bellinger, Dom Kennedy, and Boosie Badazz. The new material is…
J. Cole has kicked off 2026 with an unexpected release, unveiling a new freestyle-heavy project titled Birthday Blizzard ’26. The Dreamville founder shared the news on X on Tuesday, directing fans to thefalloff.com, where the project is available directly to listeners. Birthday Blizzard ’26 includes five tracks in total and is listed at a $1 download price, though fans can choose to pay any amount — including nothing at all. The surprise drop serves as another preview of Cole’s long-anticipated album, The Fall-Off. Earlier this month, the rapper confirmed that the highly awaited LP is set to arrive next month,…
Fivio Foreign appears to be turning his frustration with 21 Savage’s controversial “f**k the streets” comments into momentum, with his sights seemingly set on Atlanta as a whole. Tensions escalated after 21 Savage took issue with Fivio’s recent criticism, which targeted both him and the message behind “f**k the streets.” The situation grew even more heated when Latto—widely believed to be 21 Savage’s boo—publicly showed support for him online. In response, Fivio seems ready to seize the moment, recently previewing a new song on social media that sounds far more like a diss than a loose track. DJ Akademiks TV…
North West is showing more confidence than many adults when it comes to piercings. The 12-year-old went viral last year after debuting a finger piercing, which quickly spread across the internet and sparked widespread debate and criticism. Despite the reaction, it’s clear North has no regrets. On Tuesday, she revealed another finger piercing, now appearing to have both her index and middle fingers pierced with what looks like surface jewelry. North shared the update on Instagram, where she has amassed more than 1.5 million followers. Her account launched last year after she previously spent time on TikTok through a joint…
Spotify’s most-streamed hip-hop albums of all time list highlights how the genre has evolved into a streaming-era powerhouse, with longevity now measured in billions of plays rather than years on the charts. Leading the pack is Post Malone’s Hollywood’s Bleeding, closing in on an astonishing 15 billion streams, followed closely by beerbongs & bentleys. Malone’s dominance reflects his unique crossover appeal, blending hip-hop, pop, and rock influences in a way that thrives on playlist culture and repeat listening. The list also underlines the massive impact of artists whose careers were shaped almost entirely in the streaming era. XXXTENTACION places two…
DaBaby has just unveiled the music video for his latest single, “DON’T INSULT ME,” a high-energy track that features a special appearance from his eldest daughter, Serenity. On the record, DaBaby delivers a warning to anyone who dares to cross him, while Serenity memorably jumps in to defend her father, declaring, “You gon’ watch how you talk to my daddy.” DaBaby teased the video on Instagram earlier this week, posting a preview clip before its release. “Go getcha popcorn. Me & my twin dropping a MOVIE at 12 noon EST. ‘DON’T INSULT ME’ (Official Video). Dropping in 3 hours on…