J. Cole fans were surprised during this morning’s presale as over 200,000 people were in each queue for a single tour date in various cities for ‘The Fall-Off’ world tour. This marks J. Cole's first solo headlining tour in five years and is billed as a major, potentially final, musical statement.  J. Cole’s “The Fall-Off” World Tour presale is already drawing millions of fans. Cole’s  “The Fall-Off” world tour is experiencing huge demand, with more than 1 million fans enteri

J. Cole earns his seventh No. 1 album on the Billboard 200 with The Fall-Off. Cole has revealed The Fall-Off Tour, featuring over 50 arena dates across North America, Europe, the United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, and South Africa during the latter half of 2026. J. Cole is hitting the road for his latest album. On Monday (Feb. 16), the Fayetteville rapper revealed his upcoming global The Fall-Off Tour, celebrating his album, The Fall-Off, which topped the Billboard 200

Months following hospitalization for pneumonia and heart pain, the “ One Wish ” singer ’ s recent performance has raised concerns among fans. Ray J performs with what appears to be “blood dripping from his eye” and a visible chest patch. R ay J recently performed at a Valentine's Day concert has left some fans concerned. The R&B singer performed at “An Intimate Valentine’s Day Concert” in Shreveport, Louisiana, on Saturday (Feb. 14), where fans observed some worrying details

Ye reveals his favorite rap artists of all time and ranks Playboi Carti as the leading figure of the new generation. A newly surfaced extended interview provides further insight into West's perspective on the current rap scene. T he footage, featuring a discussion with Justin Laboy on The Download , was initially broadcast last year but has resurfaced online in an extended version. Kanye West, aka Ye, is offering his thoughts on the greatest figures in hip-hop history, and hi

50 Cent joked that New York podcasters will run out of people to interview. The G-Unit mogul reveals he almost responded to Jim Jones, Fabolous, and Others on a Mixtape 50 Cent believes that New York hip-hop rappers are dominating the podcasting scene too much. The rapper and entertainment executive, featured in a hilarious new DoorDash commercial tied to Super Bowl LX, discussed the current state of podcasting in a recent interview with Rolling Stone . In addition to highli

Per Cole, his latest project is “a double album made with intentions to be” his last. The Dreamville founder unveils 24 tracks just days before the arrival of his supposed final album. Listen Now J . Cole has finally released long-awaited album The Fall-Off , and as expected, it features numerous intricate, layered, and extensive verses for fans to delve into. On Friday (Feb. 6), the Dreamville co-founder finally released his highly anticipated new album, a double-disc collec

The North Carolina rapper unveiled the back cover artwork for The Fall-Off, providing some details ahead of its February 6 release. Cole has released the back cover featuring the tracklist for his seventh studio final album 'The Fall-Off'. J . Cole has revealed the back cover of his long-awaited seventh album, The Fall-Off . On Wednesday (February 4), the two-time Grammy winner released the back cover with tracklist for his forthcoming album, set to be released on February 6,

The King of the South aka T.I. plans to retire from rap following the release of his next album, Kill the King. The Long-awaited album, Kill The King, will be his final project before he retires from music. T he Atlanta rap rapper announced on Sunday, (February 1), at the 2026 Grammy Awards: “Let Em Know,” produced by Pharrell,” he revealed to Entertainment Tonight. “It's my first single from my final album. I'm going to be finished.” While attending the Grammy Awards with hi

The Baton Rouge rap legend revealed he was molested on 'Hotboxin' with Mike Tyson.' Kevin Gates opens up on childhood sexual abuse via Club Shay Shay G ates also mentioned it in his song " Fairytale ," " I was molested inside of my mother's home / she ain't believe me when I was young... That's when I stole my grandmother's gun / I walked in that bitch and I put him up. Kevin Gates shared his experience of being sexually assaulted during childhood with Shannon Sharpe on the l

50 Cent responds to a discussion between Tony Yayo and Uncle Murda on The Breakfast Club regarding Fabolous versus Lloyd Banks. 50 Cent shared and then deleted his thoughts about Fabolous vs. Lloyd Banks debate. T ony Yayo sparks debate: Lloyd Banks tops Fabolous? On the latest breakfast club interview, Yayo, promoted his new Real Report Show podcast with Uncle Murda, championed Banks' superior mixtapes, G-Unit legacy, and current April-May 2026 European tour. Uncle Murda def

Ray J reveals that his heart is functioning at only twenty-five percent after a recent hospital stay due to severe pneumonia and chest pains. We hope he recovers swiftly. The singer addresses the concerning news about his health. R ay J shares that his heart is only functioning at 25 percent after hospitalization. Early this month, Ray J was rushed to a Las Vegas emergency room after experiencing heart pains and a severe case of pneumonia. The “One Wish" singer disclosed that

The podcast “Joe and Jada” by Fat Joe and Jadakiss is now officially on NETFLIX. Joe & Jada , featuring hip-hop legends Fat Joe and Jadakiss, is part of a 2026 Netflix and iHeartMedia partnership. J oe & Jada  is part of a larger, exclusive deal that brings over 15 iHeartMedia video podcasts to Netflix, including The Breakfast Club  and My Favorite Murder : The show is produced by The Volume and Roc Nation.  The Joe & Jada, popular hip-hop podcast hosted by Fat Joe and Jadaki

Jadakiss to host new DMX podcast series executive produced by Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson. Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson is producing a podcast about DMX’s origin story, with Jadakiss as the host. 50 Cent is executive producing a new narrative podcast about the late DMX, titled "Look Thru My Eyes: Becoming DMX", which will be hosted by Jadakiss. The series, produced in collaboration with Narratively and iHeartPodcasts, focuses on DMX’s early life and rise in Yonkers, NY. The series

In a a newly surfaced episode of The Joe Budden Podcast, A$AP Rocky talked about his plans regarding having more children. The Harlem rapper reveals if he wants more kids with Rihanna. A $AP Rocky and Rihanna welcomed their third child, a baby girl named Rocki, in September 2025. She has two older brothers in RZA and Riot. A$AP Rocky and Rihanna have consistently expanded their charming family. Since becoming an official couple in November 2020, they quickly welcomed their fi

The Canadian rapper argues that the lower court established an “unprecedented” rule stating that rap diss tracks can never be subject to legal action. Drizzy's attorneys say the “dangerous” ruling ignored the reality that the song caused millions of people to really think Drake was a pedophile. D rake is persisting with his defamation lawsuit against Universal Music Group regarding “Not Like Us” and has filed an appeal following the case's dismissal last year. On Wednesday (J

Jadakiss praises J. Cole's forthcoming album “The Fall-Off,” Fat Joe wonders whether fans will remain open to Cole's music after the Drake and Kendrick Lamar conflict. The rapper turned-podcaster argued whether J. Cole will still have an impact in hip-hop on his upcoming album 'The Fall-Off.' F at Joe didn't hold back on J. Cole during the latest episode of Joe and Jada podcast on Tuesday (Jan. 20). On February 6, the two-time Grammy winner is set to release his eagerly anti

“They over exaggerate about me sometimes, that’s like going too far,” NBA YoungBoy stated during a Complex interview. NBA YoungBoy speaks with Complex about Michael Jackson comparisons + more. Y oungBoy Never Broke Again, the latest Complex cover star, disagrees with those who compare him to the late Michael Jackson. During an interview with Jordan Rose on Tuesday (Jan. 20), which can be accessed in full here, the Slime Cry artist was questioned about being labeled as the MJ

The King of the South reloaded. The legendary Atlanta rapper has cut his locs and teased new music. T.I. , aka TIP, seemingly announces on Saturday (Jan. 17) his return after stepping out of rap retirement. T.I. has made a comeback to rap following a two-year hiatus. In October 2024, he announced his retirement from performing, stating that he no longer needed the money and was not interested in “ hopping around and sweating ” for entertainment anymore. He shared unexpected

A$AP Rocky appears to diss Drake on three separate tracks off “Don't Be Dumb,” album! “Stole Ya Flow, “No tresspassing,” and “Playa.” Finally, A$AP Rocky is back with his eagerly awaited and frequently postponed new album, Don't Be Dumb. T he rapper has finally released his album DON’T BE DUMB, following years of postponements and leaks. On the album's fourth track, Rocky seems to target Drake with a diss. He raps, “First you stole my flow, so I stole yo' bitch,” seemingly r

"Mothers know best," the rapper conceded. A$AP Rocky recalls how his Mom wanted him to Break Up with Ex-Girlfriend to get with Rihanna A mother's intuition knows no bounds. Even before A$AP Rocky and Rihanna became partners and parents to three children, they were simply friends — yet the rapper mentions that his mom always sensed they were destined for something greater. In a clip from an upcoming episode of New York Times ' Popcast shared on Wednesday (Jan. 14), Rocky rec