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Image Image Credit Derek White / Contributor via Getty Images and Kristina Bumphrey / Contributor via Getty Images Image Alt Mariah the Scientist attends Beauté Noir Festival at Pullman Yards on June 21, 2025, in Atlanta, Georgia and Chxrry22 at the “Hurry Up Tomorrow” world premiere held at AMC Lincoln Square 13 on May 13, 2025, in New York City Image Size landscape-medium Key Takeaways: The surprise performance marked the first time fans heard “Bottles & Lights” live. The moment took place during the European leg of Mariah the Scientist’s “HEARTS SOLD SEPARATELY TOUR.” Mariah joked about leaking the track…

Rising hip-hop artist Stevee.D has scored a major milestone with his electrifying single “Get Like That” being featured on the official soundtrack of Madden NFL 26. Known for his high-energy delivery and raw authenticity, Stevee.D’s music has been steadily making waves, and this placement firmly positions him on a global stage.The Madden franchise, one of the most influential platforms in sports and gaming, is celebrated for introducing millions of players worldwide to cutting-edge music. With “Get Like That” now embedded in the game’s soundtrack, Stevee.D’s sound is set to reach an even broader audience—fueling the intensity of gameplay while showcasing…

On this day in hip-hop history, 2Pac’s Thug Life drops their one and only project, Prince releases The Gold Experience, Ludacris undergoes Release Therapy, Jennifer Lopez declares she’s still from “the block,” Shyne makes his Bad Boy debut and Serena Williams is born.1994: 2Pac drops Thug Life’s first and only project, Vol. 12Pac’s group Thug Life (Big Syke, Stretch, Mopreme Shakur, the Rated R and  Macadoshis) produced only one album, the street-inspired, world weary, Thug Life: Vol. 1. The record remains among the most coveted in his career, boasting a slew of signature hits, including “Cradle to the Grave,” “Str8 Ballin'” produced by Easy…

Ye, the artist formerly known as Kanye West, spent part of the week in an Atlanta courtroom as he defended himself in a copyright case connected to his 2021 Donda listening event. Ye cracked a joke while testifying in court today during a ‘DONDA’ copyright trial ⚖️While going over his career accolades, his attorney asked whether he won a Grammy for “Brothers in Paris.”Ye replied: “What’s the real name?”The courtroom gallery reportedly broke out in… pic.twitter.com/Y8slTgpTRN— Kurrco (@Kurrco) May 6, 2026 The dispute stems from allegations brought by producers DJ Khalil, Sam Barsh, John Mease, and Dan Seeff, who argue that Ye…

Image Image Credit Pool/Contributor via Getty Images Image Alt LeBron James appears to dunk in the 2023 NBA All Star Game Image Size landscape-medium Key Takeaways: LeBron James will not start in the 2026 NBA All-Star Game, which ends a 21-year streak. He finished eighth in Western Conference voting, behind Anthony Edwards and ahead of Kevin Durant. Coaches will announce reserve picks on Feb. 1, and James could still make the roster. LeBron James’ long reign as an NBA All-Star starter has finally ended. On Monday (Jan. 19), the league unveiled the 2026 All-Star starters list, but the four-time champion…

Image Image Credit NBC / Contributor via Getty Images and The Chosunilbo JNS / Contributor via Getty Images Image Alt A$AP Rocky during an interview with Jimmy Fallon and Tim Burton attends the Netflix series “Wednesday – Season 2” press conference at Four Seasons Hotel Seoul in Jongno-gu Image Size landscape-medium Key Takeaways: A$AP Rocky jokingly shared he had to “basically stalk” Tim Burton to secure the Don’t Be Dumb album cover. The final artwork blends urban sci-fi with German expressionism, which Rocky calls “ghetto futurism.” The collaboration reflects Rocky’s long-standing interest in cinematic visuals and high-concept design. A$AP Rocky…

Prince’s 17th studio album, The Gold Experience, was the first to be released after he changed his name to an unpronounceable “Love Symbol” as part of a public feud with Warner Bros. Records — a battle which led him to scrawl “SLAVE” on the side of his face with a marker pen.It’s widely considered that the artist then formerly known As Prince’s albums from this era were mere contract-fillers, handed into Warners to allow him to break free of their artistic chains and release music at his own pace. But The Gold Experience is different. Released on Sept. 26, 1995, it’s…

The Oklahoma City Thunder are tightening their grip on the Western Conference semifinals after a decisive 125-107 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday night, extending their series lead to 2-0. “LeBron has the worst whistle of any star player I’ve ever seen.”—JJ Redick on LeBron James not getting foul calls pic.twitter.com/kBbtBhALI1— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) May 8, 2026 Los Angeles carried a narrow 58-57 edge into halftime and appeared poised for a bounce-back effort, but the momentum disappeared quickly after the break. Oklahoma City erupted in the third quarter, outscoring the Lakers 36-22 and taking full control of the matchup heading into the final…

Image Image Credit John Nacion/Contributor via Getty Images and Monica Schipper/Contributor via Getty Images Image Alt Pusha T and Travis Scott Image Size landscape-medium Key Takeaways: Travis Scott denies hiding Drake’s “MELTDOWN” verse and says it was not finished at the time. He claims Pusha T brought a film crew to the Paris session and flipped the narrative. Scott frames the diss as a calculated move to stir buzz ahead of Clipse’s comeback. Travis Scott is finally addressing Pusha T’s alleged shots on Clipse’s “So Be It,” and he believes the Virginia rapper rewrote history to fuel Let God Sort…

Rising hip-hop artist Maribased1, born Jamari Smith, returns with a brand-new banger titled “Spot’em Got’em”, poised to take over the airwaves and playlists nationwide.Hailing from West Seattle, Maribased1 has become a standout figure in the Northwest music scene, known for his catchy phrases, magnetic stage presence, and slick lyrical wordplay. With multiple accomplishments under his belt, including national tours alongside Lil Mosey, Shoreline Mafia, Blueface, and more, Maribased1 continues to prove he’s a force to be reckoned with in hip-hop.No stranger to the spotlight, his music videos have aired on major platforms like BET Jams, Revolt, and other major video…