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Ye dodges a looming default judgment as a judge resets his years-long sample fight with Trax Records over Move Your Body. Ye caught a big break in his long-running fight with Trax Records after a federal judge tossed out defaults that were stacking up against him. Judge Eldon Fallon signed the order Monday in New Orleans, setting aside defaults entered against both Ye and his company Donda Media. The move gives Ye a fresh shot at actually fighting the case on the merits rather than losing it on paperwork alone. Trax Records filed the suit in November 2022, claiming Ye’s…

The United States men’s national team saw its FIFA World Cup journey come to an end Monday, falling 4-1 to Belgium in the Round of 16 despite the return of striker Folarin Balogun. Belgium controlled the match from the opening whistle, with Charles De Ketelaere scoring twice to lead the European side. Hans Vanaken capitalized on a costly mistake by goalkeeper Matt Freese, while Romelu Lukaku added a stoppage-time goal after another U.S. giveaway. The defeat marks the fourth time in the last five World Cups that the Americans have been eliminated in the Round of 16. The lone exception…

Ahead of the Fourth of July, Chance the Rapper shared a lengthy open letter to America, using the holiday to reflect on the country’s history, racial injustice and what true freedom should look like.Inspired by Frederick Douglass’ historic 1852 speech, “What to the Slave Is the Fourth of July?,” Chance flipped the question, asking instead, “What to the Fourth of July is Juneteenth?” in an Instagram post on Friday (June 3). Throughout the post, the Chicago rapper criticized what he sees as America’s failure to fully reckon with its history while expressing hope that the country can still change.”I love…

Source: Ethan Miller / GettyGiannis Antetokounmpo has officially let it be known where he stands in the Drake vs. Kendrick Lamar debate. The newly acquired Miami Heat star recently hopped on a livestream with N3on, where the two spent time trolling each other. At one point, the conversation shifted to the hottest topic in sports, LeBron James.With King James reportedly exploring free agency, the streamer played a joke on Giannis by claiming the four-time champion had decided to return to the Cleveland Cavaliers. The Greek Freak’s stunned reaction was priceless, only for N3on to quickly admit he was capping and…

The upcoming collaboration brings together two respected lyricists whose shared commitment to the craft reminds listeners why authenticity will always have a place in hip-hop. Hip-hop has never been short on collaborations. Every week, another record pairs two artists together in hopes of creating a viral moment, climbing playlists or dominating timelines. Sometimes those collaborations feel organic. Other times, they feel like calculated business moves. Then there are collaborations that simply make sense. When news surfaced that veteran emcee Godbliss has new music on the way with the late Prodigy, longtime hip-hop fans immediately recognized why the record carries weight.…

The DIIRAQ proves there’s still room in rap for storytelling, concepts and records that demand more than one listen. Hip-hop has always rewarded artists who can make people feel something. Somewhere along the way, though, much of the industry shifted toward making listeners react instead. The difference is subtle, but important. One creates moments. The other creates memories. Artists like Kri$Truth continue to remind us that the latter still matters. His latest EP, The DIIRAQ, doesn’t chase algorithms or rely on gimmicks to hold attention. Instead, it asks listeners to invest their attention, a concept that almost feels rebellious in…

‘I’m appalled and shocked.’ For many, cooking is a gray area. Most people have personal preferences, specifications, and individual likes and dislikes when going out to dinner that oftentimes can make or break a dining experience. Chefs, too, have individual methods that can often be as unique as their customers’ palates. When it comes to food safety, however, cooking is more black and white. Massachusetts food blogger and content creator Allie Hagerty (@thealliehagerty), who developed the digital publication Seasoned & Salted, took to TikTok to explain a huge food error she saw a chef make. And no, it wasn’t just…

Success in today’s hip-hop landscape isn’t built overnight In fact, it’s earned through consistency, vision, and the willingness to evolve. Those qualities have become synonymous with Deakxn, the DMV rapper, producer, and engineer who continues to build momentum on his own terms. Entering his latest release cycle with significant audience growth across streaming platforms and social media, Deakxn is preparing to make his biggest statement yet. His forthcoming project, featuring Duke Deuce and Icytwat, builds upon the momentum established by recent releases like “Zombies” and “LOOK AT YA MANZ,” while introducing listeners to the next stage of his artistic evolution. Unlike many emerging artists,…

JAŸ-Z and Roc Nation have announced a new London stadium concert as part of the rapper’s 2026 performance series celebrating his 30-year career in music and culture. The newly added show will take place on Friday, Sept. 4, 2026, at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, marking JAŸ-Z’s only United Kingdom performance of the year. The concert joins previously announced dates in Paris on Sept. 10 and Los Angeles on Oct. 23, showcasing music from across his iconic catalog. The announcement comes ahead of JAŸ-Z’s sold-out run at Yankee Stadium this week, further expanding the global celebration of one of hip-hop’s most influential…

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