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Lil Baby Joins Hurricane Wisdom for “Drugs Callin” Remix and Video

The rap duo listeners didn’t know they needed. Lil Baby just hopped on Hurricane Wisdom’s “Drugs Callin” for the remix. The official music video was released this past Friday, featuring visuals that give fans a sneak peek into the behind-the-scenes action.Hurricane Wisdom released the original “Drugs Callin” in February 2025, alongside a music video that has since garnered 16 million views on YouTube. The track flips Future’s “Perky’s Calling,” with the Florida rapper putting his spin on the hit...
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Red Bull Spiral’s First R&B Cypher: Arin Ray, Alex Isley, Joyce Wrice, and Aneesa Strings Soulful Freestyle

For the first-ever R&B edition of Red Bull Spiral, Arin Ray, Alex Isley, and Joyce Wrice join forces with bassist Aneesa Strings for a performance that’s as smooth as it is dynamic.Marking their first collaboration, the group delivers a soulful, genre-blending freestyle that combines hip-hop, jazz, and R&B influences. The one-take session showcases their raw talent, chemistry, and ability to create something fresh and timeless on the spot.While Red Bull Spiral usually focuses on hip-hop cyphers,...
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Anthony Edwards Takes 'Believe That.’ Tour to China Partnering with Adidas Basketball

Anthony Edwards is taking his talents overseas. The Minnesota Timberwolves star has teamed up with Adidas Basketball for his first-ever China tour, the Believe That. Tour, running August 21–28 with stops in Shanghai, Chengdu, and Beijing.The weeklong tour will feature exclusive events, surprise appearances, and live performances, all aimed at inspiring the next generation of basketball fans and players. Edwards and Adidas hope the experience will spark a deeper passion for the game and its cultu...
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Offset Seemingly Shades Cardi B and Stefon Diggs During Joe Budden Podcast Appearance

Things got messy during a recent episode of The Joe Budden Podcast, where Offset made a shady remark that fans believe was aimed at his ex, Cardi B, and her new man, NFL star Stefon Diggs.Offset and Cardi’s relationship has been in the spotlight for years, and things hit a boiling point after their divorce filing last summer. The two took shots at each other on social media, trading allegations and never holding back.Since Cardi shocked fans by popping out with Diggs, things between her and Offs...
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Diddy’s Legal Team Requests Presidential Pardon from Trump as Sentencing Nears

Sean “Diddy” Combs’ legal team has officially confirmed that they’ve requested a presidential pardon from Donald Trump, as the hip-hop mogul remains incarcerated ahead of his October sentencing.Combs’ federal trial ended in early July after nearly two months of proceedings. The Bad Boy Records founder was found guilty on two counts of transportation for prostitution, though he was acquitted of racketeering and sex trafficking charges. He faces up to 10 years for each of the two counts. His attor...
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Cardi B and Stefon Diggs Laugh Off BBL Rumors With Flirty Instagram Exchange

From trolling fans to shutting down rumors, Cardi B and Stefon Diggs have taken to social media to control the narrative. After going public with their relationship not too long ago,, the two quickly found themselves at the center of controversy, from breakup speculation, to Diggs allegedly saying Cardi’s BBL had an unpleasant smell.Although the quote turned out to be fake, that didn’t stop the rumors from spreading. The couple recently had a humorous interaction on Instagram regarding the fake...
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Marlon Wayans Reveals NBC Rejected John Witherspoon for Being “Too Ghetto”

In an interview, Marlon Wayans shared that John Witherspoon was first turned down for the role of ‘Pops’ on The Wayans Bros. because NBC executives thought his character was “too ghetto”. NBC was in discussions to pick up The Wayans Bros. but ultimately decided against it due to their thoughts about the character, John “Pops” Williams, Wayans shared on Keke Palmer's podcast, Baby, This Is Keke Palmer. “We did a table reading, and they thought his character was too ghetto. And they wanted us to h...
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Cardi B Admits to Throwing Speaker at Rah Ali During Cannes Airport Altercation

The long-running feud between Cardi B and Rah Ali, which dates back to 2018, has flared up once again, this time overseas. The rapper recently admitted to getting into an altercation with Ali in an airport in Cannes, France.Their feud began seven years ago at a New York Fashion Week afterparty, reportedly over tensions involving Nicki Minaj. The infamous altercation is still a topic of debate to this day.After the most recent altercation in France, Cardi went to X to discuss what had happened an...
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Chris Brown Shares Cryptic Post Amid Karrueche Tran and Deion Sanders Dating Rumors

Chris Brown sparked speculation Tuesday morning after posting a cryptic message to his Instagram Stories, just as rumors began around his ex-girlfriend Karrueche Tran and NFL legend Deion Sanders.“Lil sh*t still pisses me off to this day. I'ma pray on it,” the R&B singer wrote. While he didn’t name anyone directly, fans quickly assumed the message was a reaction to a recent video of Karrueche appearing emotional while sitting beside Sanders in a hospital room before his surgery for bladder cance...
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Jim Jones Reveals He Had the Chance to Sign Drake, J. Cole, Meek Mill, and The Weekend

Rapper Jim Jones revealed in a recent interview with The Art of Dialogue that he could have signed Drake, J. Cole, Meek Mill, and The Weekend, but the timing and fit were not right.Regarding J. Cole, Jones didn't provide much detail, only mentioning that the rapper used to spend time in his studio.However, Jones revealed that Drake let him hear some of his music, but he didn't sign the Canadian artist because he didn’t understand him, and he lacked an image at the time. Jones explained, “He had...
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Fat Joe’s SeaWorld Performance Draws Mixed Reactions from the Crowd

Fat Joe performed at SeaWorld's Summer Spectacular Series in San Diego, but the crowd's reaction was mixed. Many attendees appeared uninterested in the performance, as seen in the videos that quickly began circulating on social media.One of the many videos was shared by The Art of Dialogue on X (formerly Twitter) with the caption, “Fat Joe is never coming back to SeaWorld.” In the video, some people in the crowd are dancing, while many others sit, appear uninterested, or leave.Users expressed th...
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Malcolm-Jamal Warner Passes Away at 54 After Tragic Drowning in Costa Rica

Malcolm-Jamal Warner, 54, known for his role in The Cosby Show as Theo Huxtable, has passed away during a family vacation in Costa Rica from an accidental drowning. ABC reported that the drowning occurred when Warner was caught in a high current. He passed away from asphyxia near a beach in Limon. His body was identified by Costa Rica's national police on Sunday. Warner created many memorable TV moments that people love, including his role as Theo Huxtable in The Cosby Show. He played Bill Cosb...
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Lil Baby Shocks Fans with Bold New Tattoos After Years of Dismissing Body Art

Lil Baby shared some photos on Instagram, where fans quickly noticed his new large tattoos. He has "90s" tattooed on his left thigh and "baby" on his right. Additionally, there’s another tattoo that reads "CBFW" along his lower left leg.Fans were shocked by the tattoos, considering the Atlanta rapper's previously expressed strong opinions against body art.“That’s why I ain’t got no tattoos, because I always knew I was going to run my money up, and I was going to have to go sit in front of some p...
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A Look at Megan Thee Stallion’s Dating History

Hot Girl Summer or Hot Couple Summer? Megan Thee Stallion, the Grammy-winning rapper, has often found herself in the spotlight, especially regarding her love life. Known for her confidence, talent, and unapologetic personality, she has been romantically linked to several well-known figures. From high-profile relationships to rumored flings, fans have closely followed the “Savage” rapper’s dating history. In 2019, Megan and Moneybagg Yo began their public relationship, which ended by the end of t...
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Adin Ross' Manager Responds to Kai Cenat claiming he called him the N-Word

Adin Ross's manager, Taav, was recently criticized by Kai Cenat during a livestream for allegedly using a racial slur. Although Taav couldn't recall the incident, on a livestream with Ross, he still issued an apology to Cenat.The incident allegedly occurred at Ross's birthday last year. "I don't remember. This was last year at your birthday, after we did your birthday. I don't remember most of, If I did, I'm sorry. I don't mean anything f*cking bad about it," Taav said. After Ross questioned hi...
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Every Guest that Drake brought out on his 3-Day Wireless Fest Set

Canadian artist Drake headlined the Wireless music festival in London for three days, from July 11-13, and he brought the heat with surprise guests each day.With a catalog full of hits, performing was a breeze for him, but it was the special guests that made each day unique and kept everyone on their toes, wondering who would show up next. The lineup included a mix of singers and rappers from Hip-Hop, R&B, and Afrobeats. On the first night, OVO signed artist, PARTYNEXTDOOR, headlined night one w...

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