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Nipsey Hussle would be proud: Marathon Burger is set to open in New York’s Times Square
From Crenshaw to Times Square, The Marathon Expands: The Marathon Burger is a high-end burger concept first introduced in Los Angeles to honor and carry on Nipsey Hussle’s legacy. Blacc Sam announces late Nipsey Hussle’s The Marathon Burger will be coming to Times Square in NYC N ipsey Hussle’s The Marathon Burger is set to arrive in Times Square, New York City, as announced by Nip’s brother, Blacc Sam. The Marathon Burger, a restaurant brand honoring the late Nipsey Hussle a

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Joe Budden calls J. Cole “Fake Humble” and says he was ‘Happy’ Cole’s Honda Civic broke down: ‘I Jumped for Joy’
Joe Budden was not impressed by J. Cole’s choice to use his old Honda Civic during the Trunk Sale Tour to promote his new album, The Fall Off. Budden says that Kendrick Lamar’s ‘GNX’ rollout featured more genuine storytelling. J oe Budden even acknowledged he was happy when the car broke down: “Jermaine Cole in this Civic is stupid, and I’m glad it broke down. God’ll humble you. God’ll fix you... That was fake humble.” During a recent episode of The Joe Budden Podcast , the

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Nipsey Hussle to be commemorated with a street name at the intersection of Crenshaw and Slauson in L.A.
This weekend, Crenshaw and Slauson will be renamed to honor the late rapper Nipsey Hussle. The intersection of Crenshaw and Slauson will be renamed “Nipsey Hussle Square,” ensuring that Nipsey Hussle's legacy endures. N ipsey Hussle's legacy continues to resonate throughout South Los Angeles, as the intersection of Crenshaw Boulevard and Slauson Avenue is set to be officially renamed “Nipsey Hussle Square.” According to ABC , the dedication ceremony, set for Saturday, Februar

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Master P wants to be recognized for more than just rapping, He declined a $10 million offer for a Super Bowl commercial, refusing to “rap” in the ad
The New Orleans rap legend stated that “all money ain’t good money” and emphasized that he wants to teach the next generation to avoid desperate, disingenuous deals. Master P compared his refusal to how other celebrities, such as Kevin Hart, would not do stand-up comedy for specific corporate commercials. I n a newly TMZ interview via Tiktok, Master P says he turned down a $10 million Super Bowl commercial offer from an insurance company because they required him to rap, whi

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Feb 20


Chris Brown teasing forthcoming album, titled ‘BROWN,’ will be released soon & advises fans to “save your money”
The self-proclaimed “ King of R&B ” announced that the “ BROWN ALBUM ” is coming soon, asking fans to be patient and to “ save your money” for the upcoming world tour. No official tracklist or specific date for ‘BROWN’ has been finalized, but the album is heavily anticipated. C hris Brown has been hinting at his forthcoming 12th studio album, “ BROWN, ” scheduled for release in 2026. This album, described as a deeply personal endeavor, uses the title as an acronym for "Bre

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Feb 20


J. Cole announces ‘The Fall-Off’ world tour, with over 1 million fans joining the presale queues
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

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Feb 17


J. Cole announces a 50+ Worldwide tour for The Fall-Off album
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

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Feb 16


A video showing Ray J onstage with a heart monitor attached and blood streaming from his eyes has raised concerns
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

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Feb 15


Kanye West names Drake, Kendrick Lamar, Future, Young Thug & Playboi Carti to his Rap Mount Rushmore
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

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Feb 14


50 Cent calls out ‘New York Rappers’ turning into podcasters via Rolling Stone Interview
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

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Feb 8


J. Cole releases the highly anticipated double-disc album ‘The Fall-Off”
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

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Feb 6


J. Cole unveils the back cover for the Fall-Off Album: ‘Plus some insight’
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,

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Feb 4


T.I. confirms he’s retiring from music after his next album
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

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Feb 2


Kevin Gates addresses childhood sexual abuser: ‘He Outta Here’
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

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Jan 29


50 Cent reacts to the Lloyd Banks vs. Fabolous matchup in a now-deleted post, stating it’s a tie while joking about them
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

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Jan 29


Ray J shares frightening health update after being hospitalized with pneumonia and chest pain: ‘ALMOST DIED’
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

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Jan 27


Fat Joe and Jadakiss have announced that their podcast, “Joe and Jada,” is officially on NETFLIX
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

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Jan 26


50 Cent to produce New Podcast on DMX’s Rise featuring Jadakiss
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

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Jan 23


ASAP Rocky says he wants to have more kids with Rihanna in a new episode of The Joe Budden Podcast
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

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Jan 22


Drake appeals dismissal of “Not Like Us” defamation lawsuit
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

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