Category: Hip Hop

Drake is scrapping traditional album rollouts for his “Iceman” live stream series.

The Grammy-winning rapper ditched the usual album cycle, no teasers, no cover art countdowns, no lead singles, instead opting for cinematic live streams on YouTube that blend unreleased tracks with surreal storytelling.

The first episode, which aired July 4 from an ice warehouse in Toronto, ran nearly an hour and featured Drake dancing through the facility and measuring ice blocks before premiering “What Did I Miss?”

Drake told Complex that the idea for the live-stream format came from his dissatisfaction with the repetitive nature of modern album releases.

“I was asked by a creative partner what I love and hate about rolling out an album,” he said. “I expressed that I love the opportunity for a clean slate of thoughts and excitement and messaging when it comes to the music. What I hate is the redundancy of this formulaic approach that’s engrained in our brains from early label days. Single, video, single, video, album cover post, etc.”

His desire to stretch his creative limits played a significant role in the decision.

“I have been dying to act and have been dying for a challenge,” he said. “The game is extremely calm seas right now. Nobody is rocking any boat on the water and so once we discussed a live stream rollout, it just sounded like the perfect mix of risk and reward for me.”

The streams are ambitious in both scope and production. According to Matte Babel, chief brand officer at DreamCrew and part of Drake’s management team, Episode 3 in Milan required “20 cameras, over 100 crew, over 10 locations.”

Babel also revealed that tight timelines and international travel made it difficult to secure permits, leading to issues mid-shoot.

“We lost a couple cameras mid-shoot because the police were like you can’t shoot here,” he said.

Each episode weaves together narrative threads, including mysterious characters like a Pinocchio-inspired figure, and features cameos from artists like Central Cee and Yeat. The format also allows for real-time audience feedback on unreleased songs.

“It wasn’t something we spoke about, but it’s inherently a byproduct of this idea,” Drake said. “Being outside and getting a chance to interact with fans, and initiate audience participation as well as feedback has been amazing.”

Drake confirmed more episodes are on the way and teased a major finale.

“The finale will be our best work,” he said.

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Khloé Kardashian took the blame for igniting Kim Kardashian‘s belief that the 1969 moon landing was a hoax during a recent interview, admitting she helped fuel the conspiracy theory that has stirred headlines and online debate.

The confession followed Kim’s viral remarks during an October episode of The Kardashians, in which the SKIMS mogul claimed Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin never made it to the lunar surface.

In a confessional, Kim said, “I don’t think we did. I think it was fake. I’ve seen a few videos (of) Buzz Aldrin talking about how it didn’t happen. He says it all the time now, in interviews. Why does Buzz Aldrin say it didn’t happen?”

“I don’t believe in the moon landing (either),” Khloé told People. “That’s very controversial. And I feel bad because I think I riled Kim up about it, and I’ve gotten her into a lot of trouble!”

Khloé, 40, said she and her brother, Rob Kardashian, played a role in shaping Kim’s view. “I don’t think it happened. I think me and my brother (Rob Kardashian), we’ve fed her a lot of information. I don’t know, I feel bad about that, but I’m going to die on this hill!”

NASA didn’t let the claim slide. The agency responded on social media, writing, “Yes, @kimkardashian, we’ve been to the Moon before… 6 times!”

The Apollo program, which ran from 1961 to 1972, included six successful crewed landings. The first, Apollo 11, took place on July 20, 1969, when Armstrong and Aldrin famously walked on the moon while Michael Collins orbited above.

Despite overwhelming scientific evidence, moon landing denial has persisted for decades.

A 2019 YouGov poll found that 10% of Americans either didn’t believe or weren’t sure the moon landing happened. Common claims include suspicions over the waving flag, lack of stars in photos and alleged inconsistencies in shadows, arguments long debunked by experts and NASA.

Khloé added that she doesn’t expect any official acknowledgment from the government.

“Because then if they admit that didn’t happen… I mean, there’s a long list of things you can look into, and some are too scary to talk about publicly because you don’t want anyone getting mad at you,” she said.

In the episode, Kim attempted to convince All’s Fair co-star Sarah Paulson of her theory.

Buzz Aldrin, now 95, has occasionally made ambiguous remarks in interviews that conspiracy theorists have seized on, though he has consistently affirmed that the moon landing was real.

Aldrin’s comments have often been taken out of context or misinterpreted.

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Mystikal is due before a judge in Ascension Parish on Tuesday (November 18) as the New Orleans rapper’s high-stakes legal saga moved forward with charges that could lock him away for life.

The 54-year-old performer is scheduled for a procedural hearing tied to a 2022 case involving accusations of first-degree rape, domestic abuse battery by strangulation and false imprisonment.

The rapper’s legal team and prosecutors will address scheduling and evidence-related matters, though no trial date has been set. The case remains in pretrial status, with proceedings expected to continue in the coming months.

Mystikal has pleaded not guilty to all charges and has remained jailed without bail since his arrest more than two years ago.

The incident occurred on Saturday, July 30, 2022, at the artist’s Prairieville home.

According to court documents, Mystikal thought the woman stole $100 in cash from him, prompting him to punch, choke and pull the braids out of her hair. He then took her keys and cell phone and stopped her from leaving the premises.

An altercation ensued and the rapper allegedly beat the woman, pushed her on the bed and then raped her. A search of his home turned up meth, Xanax, heroin, marijuana and drug paraphernalia.

If convicted of first-degree rape, Louisiana law mandates a life sentence without parole. The domestic abuse charge, involving strangulation, adds another layer of legal risk due to its enhanced classification under state statutes.

This is not the first time the rapper has been entangled in serious criminal allegations.

In 2003, Tyler was convicted of sexual battery after assaulting his hairstylist and served six years in prison. He was released in 2010 and is now a lifetime registered sex offender. In 2016, he was again accused of kidnapping and sexual assault in Caddo Parish. That case was eventually dropped by prosecutors.

Tyler’s current incarceration at the Ascension Parish Detention Center reflects both the gravity of the charges and his status as a repeat offender. Prosecutors argue he poses a public safety threat, citing his criminal history and the nature of the accusations.

Once a chart-topping figure in Southern Hip-Hop, Tyler rose to fame in the early 2000s with hits like “Danger (Been So Long)” and “Shake Ya Ass.”

He was signed to Jive Records and later No Limit Records, collaborating with artists such as Master P and Silkk the Shocker. His rapid-fire delivery and high-energy performances made him a standout during Hip-Hop’s commercial boom.

However, his music career has been repeatedly interrupted by legal issues. His 2003 conviction halted his momentum, and subsequent arrests have made any return to the spotlight nearly impossible.

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Vivica Fox brought up past pleasure and present peace when she stopped by the Sherri show, once again revisiting her viral remarks about 50 Cent and their whirlwind 2003 romance with a jaw-dropping line that left the audience stunned.

Reflecting on her past with the Hip-Hop mogul, Fox told Sherri Shepherd, “I can actually laugh about this. And I was glad he got a funny response about it as well. We’re no longer fighting, y’all.”

The moment came after Shepherd noted 50 Cent’s playful Instagram post, which featured an AI-generated image of himself holding the red and blue pills from The Matrix, captioned, “Either way I’m a have that a** in the matrix, you know I love me some you girl, but Damn it’s been 22 years, Vivica.”

Fox, clearly amused, leaned into the joke. “And you know what else made it great? He said he loved me. But we are in a good place, and I’ll take the blue pill.

“Oh, my goodness. The orgasms were fab,” Fox said, as she started twitching and shaking, as she laughed through her retelling of the rapper’s recent Matrix-themed response to her earlier comments about their past.

The former couple’s brief but highly publicized relationship ended two decades ago, but their back-and-forth continues to grab attention.

Fox recently stirred headlines after advising women at the Ultimate Women’s Expo in New Jersey, “Don’t date 50 Cent, don’t date no damn rappers,” using her own experience as a cautionary tale.

She later clarified that her advice wasn’t meant to shame anyone’s choices, but rather to suggest taking things slow and keeping relationships private until they’re solid. “Just have fun,” she said.

The exchange marked a lighter chapter in what was once a tense post-breakup narrative.

Over the years, the former flames traded jabs in interviews and on social media, but Fox now says they’ve reached a place of mutual respect.

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Chaos.

November 17th, 2025 marked the final appearance of the “Greatest of All Time,” John Cena, on WWE Raw. Madison Square Garden was electric, packed with celebrities, athletes, and Hip-Hop legends. The New York Giants, the Philadelphia Eagles, AZ, Cormega, Lil Yachty, comedian Eric Andre and even playwright Lin-Manuel Miranda were in attendance for what instantly became a historic night.

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Cena Opens the Show — and the Fight Breaks Out Fast

Cena, now the Intercontinental Champion, kicked off the night with his final New York speech. But “Dirty” Dominik Mysterio interrupted, demanding a Survivor Series PLE rematch for the title he lost last week. Before Cena could respond, Finn Bálor and JD McDonagh ran down to back Dom up.

That’s when Sheamus and Dominik’s father, Rey Mysterio, hit the ring to even the odds. Cena suggested a six-man tag on the spot, and MSG exploded. The match was filled with nostalgia, big moments, and all the emotion that comes with Cena’s final run. His team pulled out the win, giving New York one last classic Cena victory.

Solo Sikoa vs. a Mystery Opponent — and a Major Surprise

Next up was a qualifying match for Cena’s “Last Time Is Now” tournament. Solo Sikoa, accompanied by his cousin Hikuleo of the new My Family Tree faction, awaited a mystery opponent. Rumors swirled: Edge? Chris Jericho?

The crowd went crazy when the surprise opponent turned out to be Dolph Ziggler.

Ziggler showed flashes of why fans loved him for so many years, but Solo ultimately overpowered him and advanced to the next round.

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Women’s War Games Takes Shape: Charlotte Flair Makes a Huge Decision

Survivor Series War Games is around the corner, and the women’s division still needed to complete one of the five-woman teams. Alexa Bliss, Iyo Sky, and Rhea Ripley were searching for their final teammate to face the Kabuki Warriors (Asuka and Kairi Sane), Nia Jax, Lash Legend, and a mystery fifth member.

Alexa came out alone to plead one last time for Charlotte Flair’s help. Before she finished, Asuka, Kairi, Lash Legend, and Nia Jax surrounded the ring. The beatdown was coming fast—until Rhea and Iyo hit the ring to save her. Still outnumbered, they braced for impact…

And then Charlotte Flair’s music hit.

Charlotte stormed down with a kendo stick and cleared the ring. She officially joined War Games, bringing the team to four. The only question left: Who will be the fifth woman?

Maxxine Dupri Wins Gold With a Shocking Assist

The Women’s Intercontinental Championship match saw Becky Lynch defending against Maxxine Dupri, who has quietly become a people’s favorite. Their previous two matches were split, making this the deciding showdown.

Maxxine looked incredible, showing just how far her training has taken her. But Becky regained control—until AJ Lee’s music hit and blew the roof off MSG. The distraction allowed Maxxine to land a top-rope splash for the upset win.

Becky was furious. AJ smiled. This feud is just heating up.

Gunther vs. Je’Von Evans — As Brutal as Expected

The second Cena tournament qualifier matched NXT’s young OG Je’Von Evans against the Ring General, Gunther. Fans were hyped—Je’Von has become one of the most beloved high-flyers in WWE.

The match was painful to watch. Gunther’s chops echoed like thunder across the arena. Every one felt like it shook the building. Je’Von got his moments in, including a few of his signature moves, but Gunther grounded him and forced him to submit with a choke-out finish. Gunther moves on.

A War Games Brawl Erupts: Brock Lesnar Returns and So Does Roman Reigns

The final segment featured Paul Heyman and The Vision—Bron Breakker, Bronson Reed, Logan Paul, and Drew McIntyre—running their mouths ahead of War Games. They still had one mystery member.

CM Punk interrupted, backed by Jey and Jimmy Uso coming through the crowd and WWE Champion Cody Rhodes.

A wild brawl broke out.

Then Brock Lesnar’s music hit.
MSG shook once again. Brock was revealed as The Vision’s fifth member.

And just when it looked like the babyfaces were done…

The Tribal Chief returned. Roman Reigns hit the ring and dropped Brock with a Superman Punch.

War Games is now set:

CM Punk, Cody Rhodes, Jey Uso, Jimmy Uso, and Roman Reigns
vs.
Bron Breakker, Bronson Reed, Logan Paul, Drew McIntyre, and Brock Lesnar

An instant classic in the making.

A Perfect Sendoff for the GOAT

Thank you to WWE and Netflix for delivering an unforgettable night and a monumental farewell for John Cena. The Last Time Is Now, and if this show was any indication, we’re in for an emotional, explosive final stretch.

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Memphis Bleek once had a two-story penthouse nearly in his hands, thanks to a generous offer from Jay-Z, but the deal vanished the moment someone else came up with $4 million.

During a recent talk on Bleek’s Roc Solid Podcast featuring Big Face Gary, the rapper recalled a moment when Hov offered him a luxury apartment he no longer wanted.

The arrangement seemed simple: just cover the property taxes. But a week later, the plan unraveled.

“I was supposed to get that crib, right?” Memphis Bleek said. “Jay like this, ‘yo, Bleek, you know I got the crib. You know I’m about to move out. I don’t want the crib. I’ma give it to you. Just pay the bill, whatever it is.’ It was paid off. All I had to pay was the taxes. It was paid off, so he was just gonna give it to me. I’m like, ‘all right, cool. Just let me know when.’”

But that handoff never happened.

The apartment, described by Bleek as a sprawling, two-level penthouse with a movie theater, was scooped up after Jay-Z received a multimillion-dollar offer. Bleek took the loss in stride but still jokes about it.

“Like a week later, I got a call. Jay was like ‘yo, you know I love you like a lil bro?’ It’s like, ‘yeah, why, what’s up? What happened?’ N#### was like, ‘I don’t love you more than $4 million, though.’ Jay Brown [Roc Nation Vice Chairman] made a deal you can’t compete with,” Memphis Bleek revealed.

While Bleek didn’t walk away with the keys, Jay-Z’s real estate moves haven’t slowed down. The Hip-Hop mogul and his wife, Beyoncé, have built a property empire worth hundreds of millions of dollars.

In New York, they own a Tribeca penthouse where they tied the knot, and they once rented a unit at the Time Warner Center with panoramic skyline views.

On the West Coast, their holdings include an $88 million Bel Air estate and a $200 million Malibu compound designed by renowned architect Tadao Ando.

That 40,000-square-foot property set a record as the most expensive home ever sold in California.

The couple also owns a $26 million waterfront mansion in East Hampton and recently expanded their reach overseas with a 58-acre estate in the Cotswolds region of England.

Their former properties in Miami and New Orleans further reflect their taste for high-end, architecturally significant homes.

Despite missing out on the penthouse, Bleek’s relationship with Jay-Z and Jay Brown remains intact.

“Every time I see Jay Brown to this day, I tell him, ‘yo, dawg, you got my crib, dawg.’ He don’t live there all the time. He probably renting it out, man. He probably getting f###### $5,000 a week on that s###. …f#####’ $5,000 a week, all that s###. The penthouse, bro? Stupid. Movie theaters, two floors.”

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Drake dug up old drama and new noise after liking a spicy Instagram comment that called Sexyy Red a “Serena Williams upgrade” on a post featuring the two of them.

The Toronto rapper dropped a tennis-themed photoset with the “Pound Town” rapper on Monday, captioning it, “I said tennis lesson she said where’s the bracelet or the necklace.”

Cute, right? But things got messy in the comments when someone wrote, “Serena Williams upgrade” and Drake hit that like button without hesitation.

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If you’re not familiar, Serena Williams and Drake had a thing going on from around 2011 to 2015.

He was popping up courtside at her matches, and while they never officially confirmed anything, it was pretty clear something was going on.

Their situationship didn’t end on the smoothest note. Drake’s been throwing shade ever since.

Back in 2022, he name-dropped Serena and her husband Alexis Ohanian in his track “Middle of the Ocean,” calling Ohanian a “groupie” and implying Serena downgraded.

Serena didn’t clap back directly, but she did make a subliminal move during Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl halftime show.

She popped up during the “Not Like Us” segment, the same track that took aim at Drake. She later told folks the appearance was about “Compton pride,” not personal beef, saying it was “not intended” to be about her ex.

Their history even dragged in Common, who admitted back in 2014 that his 2012 beef with Drake was over Serena.

“At that time, I think it was the Drake-Serena situation,” he said. “I didn’t know what was going on with that. And I ain’t know if he was throwing shots at me.”

Now Drake’s out here liking comments that pit his current collab partner against one of the greatest athletes alive. Whether it’s petty or personal, it’s clear that whatever happened between him and Serena still lingers.

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6ix9ine asked a federal judge to delay his sentencing and let him relocate his family after four masked gunmen invaded his Florida home and held his 60-year-old mother at gunpoint.

The rapper’s lawyer, Lance Lazzaro, filed a letter with U.S. District Judge Paul A. Engelmayer on November 18 requesting an adjournment of 6ix9ine’s sentencing, which had been set for November 20, 2025, in Manhattan federal court.

The filing states that 6ix9ine, whose real name is Daniel Hernandez, is seeking to relocate his family for safety and that the proposed relocation “is subject to approval from the Probation Department.”

“The reason for this request is that Mr. Hernandez was the victim of a home invasion on Sunday, November 16. Four masked men entered his home and held his mother at gunpoint while several items were taken from his home,” Lazzaro wrote.

Lazzaro also told the judge that federal prosecutors consented to the request. “My office has been in contact with AUSA Jonathan Rebold, and he consents to this request,” the attorney wrote.

The break-in occurred at 6ix9ine’s Lake Worth home, where he has been living under supervised release.

According to law enforcement, four armed suspects entered through the garage, restrained his mother outside and ransacked the property for valuables before fleeing.

Authorities confirmed the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office responded to the scene and opened an investigation. No arrests have been announced.

The letter marks the latest development in 6ix9ine’s ongoing legal troubles.

He has been under court supervision since pleading guilty in 2019 to racketeering and weapons charges and cooperating with the government’s case against the Nine Trey Gangsta Bloods.

His cooperation earned him a reduced sentence, but he has since faced several probation violations and public altercations that put him back under federal scrutiny.

Judge Engelmayer has not yet ruled on the adjournment request. If granted, sentencing would move from November 20 to sometime in January.

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Zola was arrested in Le Pin, Seine-et-Marne, after police say the French Hip-Hop artist and three others kidnapped and violently beat a 19-year-old fan who approached the rapper’s home asking for a photo.

The 26-year-old performer, born Aurélien N’Zuzi Zola, is accused of orchestrating a disturbing two-hour attack that allegedly included beatings, threats with firearms and humiliation inside his residence.

According to Le Parisien, the victim was stripped, forced to watch his clothes burn, beaten and had a gun shoved in his mouth before being taken to the basement, where assailants allegedly fired “bursts of gunfire from a long gun very close to him.”

Authorities in Meaux charged Zola and his associates with kidnapping and aggravated assault with a weapon. The investigation is ongoing as police continue to collect evidence.

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The incident reportedly began when the teenager arrived at Zola’s home hoping for a quick photo.

Instead, the “Amber” rapper allegedly emerged with a group of masked and armed men. The teen ran, but was chased down, captured and dragged back to the property while his friends got away.

Once inside, the violence escalated. The attackers allegedly forced the teen to undress, burned his clothes and beat him. A handgun was reportedly placed in his mouth.

Later, he was taken to the basement, where the group allegedly fired close-range gunshots near him. Before releasing him, they allegedly stole his phone and bank card.

The group then walked the victim back to his car, which had been vandalized, tires slashed, mirrors broken. According to Le Parisien, the group threatened to kill him if he contacted authorities.

The victim fled to nearby relatives before reporting the incident to police.

Zola, who rose to fame in 2016 and gained mainstream success with his debut album Cicatrices in 2019, has built a massive online following with more than 2 million social media followers.

His 2022 single “Amber” topped the French charts and helped cement his status as a rising star in the country’s Hip-Hop scene.

He recently collaborated with fellow rapper Koba LaD on the 2024 album Frères ennemis, which debuted at number one in France.

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Busta Rhymes will bring Hip-Hop energy to Midtown Manhattan as he joins a star-studded lineup of performers at the 99th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, airing live on NBC and streaming on Peacock the morning of November 27.

The Hip-Hop legend will take to the streets of New York City alongside fellow genre heavyweights Lil Jon and Teyana Taylor in one of the parade’s most music-packed editions yet.

Ciara, who’s no stranger to delivering high-energy performances, is also confirmed to appear, adding more star power to the event’s musical roster.

This year’s parade will showcase a wide range of artists across genres, but the inclusion of multiple Hip-Hop acts signals a strong spotlight on the culture’s continued mainstream presence.

The annual holiday tradition, now in its 99th year, will feature more than 5,000 volunteers, 34 balloons, 28 floats, and 11 marching bands.

While Cynthia Erivo will open the show with a theatrical performance in front of Macy’s Herald Square, the Hip-Hop contingent is expected to bring a different kind of rhythm to the streets.

The full lineup also includes Shaggy, Jewel, Foreigner, Debbie Gibson, Gavin DeGraw, Mickey Guyton, Taylor Momsen, Darlene Love, and Calum Scott, alongside K-pop trio EJAE, Audrey Nuna and REI AMI from Netflix’s KPop Demon Hunters.

Broadway will also be represented with performances from Buena Vista Social Club and the always-synchronized Radio City Rockettes.

The parade comes just days before the release of Wicked: Part One, starring Erivo and Ariana Grande, and amid Erivo’s promotional push for her book Simply More: A Book for Anyone Who Has Been Told They’re Too Much. She is also preparing for a 2026 stage role in Dracula on London’s West End.

The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade will broadcast live from New York City on November 27, starting at 8:30 A.M. Eastern.

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