Lupe Fiasco has never been afraid to share his opinion. The Chicago emcee has plenty of hot takes, and he delivers them the same passion as the rhymes on his albums. His latest take, however, may baffle the same genre purists who hold him to such a high standard. During a recent chat with Ae Verb, the “Paris, Tokyo” writer declared that Drake was a better rapper than his Big Three nemesis, Kendrick Lamar. He also claimed that Lamar is not as “dangerous” as his reputation suggests. The clip currently circulating online starts with Ae Verb asking whether Lupe Fiasco preferred Drake or Kendrick L ..read more

Rap beef isn’t for everybody. It seems like every big game in the game is currently beefing, but Childish Gambino aka Donald Glover has no interest in participating. The rapper recently got on Instagram Live to promote his upcoming albums, and he made it clear that he doesn’t have any ill will towards Kid Cudi, despite rumors that the two of them are beefing. As far as Gambino is concerned, “life’s too short” to focus on dissing others. Gambino was fielding questions toward the end of his IG Live, when a fan asked about the Cudi situation. The rapper took a beat before stating that he would pr ..read more

Scrappy and Erica Dixon have once again caught the attention of social media. Moreover, audiences further speculated after the two shared footage from their recent helicopter ride. This footage sparked rumors of a potential romantic reunion. The duo, who share a history of co-parenting and occasional romantic entanglements, have reignited curiosity among fans with their latest adventure. On Sunday, April 14, Scrappy took to his Instagram Story to provide a glimpse into their day. The initial clip showcased the setting of an airfield. Then, a sleek black helicopter caught the eye. The following ..read more

Diss tracks have been leaking left and right. An unfinished version of Drake’s single “Push Ups” leaked hours before the official version on April 13. A few hours later, Rick Ross’ diss, “Champagne Moments,” was previewed on a DJ Akademiks live stream. The trend continued on Monday, April 15, as a leaked snippet of a Kendrick Lamar diss surfaced. The leak was only a minute and a half long, and a certain Aubrey Drake Graham was not impressed with what he heard. The leak was met with skepticism, as many theorized that the bars on the diss were not up to Lamar’s standard, and therefore generated ..read more

Nicki Minaj wants to make the Pink Friday 2 tour a family affair. The “Super Freaky Girl” rapper will be traveling to different parts of the world to promote her new album, but the same cannot be currently said for her husband. Kenneth Petty’s failure to register as a sex offender in Los Angeles has led to him being placed on probation. As a result, he’s prohibited from traveling outside of the country. This prohibition is something Minaj and Petty hope to overturn. According to Washington Post writer Meghann Cuniff, Petty is seeking permission to travel outside of the United States. Cuniff br ..read more

The recent sale of a game-worn pair of Air Jordan 11 sneakers, worn by none other than basketball legend Michael Jordan himself, has sent shockwaves through the sneaker and sports memorabilia communities. These iconic kicks were worn by Jordan during Game 5 of the NBA Finals in 1996. Jordan the Chicago Bulls faced off against the Seattle Supersonics. The significance of this particular game cannot be overstated. It was a pivotal moment in NBA history, as the Bulls went on to clinch the championship, securing their fourth title in six years. This victory was made all the more memorable by the f ..read more

The Adidas Samba OG is a timeless classic, known for its sleek design and versatile style. With its upcoming “Made in Italy” colorway, this iconic sneaker is set to redefine luxury footwear. Featuring a gum rubber sole, white leather upper, and grey suede accents, the Samba OG exudes premium craftsmanship. Each detail is meticulously crafted, from the quality materials to the expert construction. The “Made in Italy” edition takes the Samba OG to new heights of sophistication. Crafted in Italy with the finest materials, this colorway elevates the sneaker to a new level of luxury. While the Adid ..read more

Styles P, the esteemed member of The LOX, has weighed in on the rap beef between Drake and Kendrick Lamar. He offered his insights on how things might ultimately end between the two. In a recent Instagram post on Sunday (April 14), Styles P shared his perspective on the highly publicized war of words that has captivated the hip-hop community. In his post, Styles P emphasized the importance of pettiness, disrespectfulness, and boundary-pushing wit in determining the winner of a rap feud. He stated, “Whoever can be the pettiest and most disrespectful and not worry about crossing boundaries while ..read more

Gunna has been at the center of intense scrutiny following his release from jail. And the subsequent allegations of snitching that have followed him ever since. In a recent interview for XXL magazine’s spring 2024 cover story, Gunna opened up about his legal ordeal. Moreover, he discussed the fallout within the hip-hop community. As for context, Gunna ultimately plead guilty to one count of conspiracy to violate Georgia’s Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) Act. This led to a seven-month stint behind bars at Fulton County Jail in Georgia. However, it was Gunna’s decision to i ..read more

2024 has been a messy year. The cold war between Drake and the rest of the hip-hop world went nuclear after Kendrick Lamar’s “Like That” diss, and since then it’s been open season on the 6 God. Future, Metro Boomin, The Weeknd and ASAP Rocky have all taken aim at Drake, but the rapper that has most hip-hop fans conflicted is Rick Ross. Drake and Ross have made classic records together for over a decade. Ross’ new single, however, makes it clear that they will be enemies from now on. Ross teased the track “Champagne Moments” during a DJ Akademiks live stream on April 13, but it’s now available ..read more