Hip-hop culture doesn’t slow down — and this week proves it. From long-awaited albums to courtroom battles, surprise reunions, and public feuds, the game’s biggest names continue to shape headlines. Here’s a deep dive into the week’s defining moments. Diddy’s Escorts Testimony Play With his RICO sentencing looming, Sean “Diddy” Combs’ legal team is reportedly
Hip-hop is never short on headlines, and this past week was no exception. From billion-dollar business ventures to courtroom battles, long-awaited music drops, and even posthumous releases, the culture has been buzzing on all fronts. Here’s a closer look at the biggest developments shaping the game. Jay-Z Stands Firm on Times Square Casino Plans Few
This week felt like a passing of torches & a reclaiming of roots. As legends returned to major stages, younger voices carved their own lanes, & icons crossed from cultural influence into new spaces. Week of July 13–18, 2025 🔥 Performance Power MovesClipse Release “Chains & Whips” Video Featuring Kendrick LamarThe Clipse re-emerge with a cinematic
Jay-Z’s Allegations in Amended Civil Suit Tied to 2000 VMAsShawn “Jay-Z” Carter has addressed allegations made in an amended civil lawsuit accusing him and Sean “Diddy” Combs of sexually assaulting a 13-year-old girl at an after-party following the 2000 Video Music Awards. The lawsuit, filed on Sunday, December 8, 2024, has prompted a legal response
After the heated feud between Drake and Kendrick Lamar earlier in 2024, Rolling Stone declared Kendrick the victor while his incendiary diss track “Not Like Us” racked up over 900 million Spotify streams and broke the record for most weeks at No. 1 on Billboard’s Hot Rap Songs chart. In response, Drake’s Frozen Moments LLC has
2025 Halftime Show Controversy After it was announced that Kendrick Lamar would headline the 2025 Super Bowl halftime show in New Orleans on February 9, fans online immediately voiced strong opinions about the decision. Though Kendrick had a major year after his highly publicized beef with Drake, many still believed that New Orleans native Lil Wayne should