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Source: VIJ / GettyPeace to the entire Hip-Hop Wired nation, massive and crew! We’re back with another update to our CRT FRSH (Certified Fresh) playlist, so let’s get into it. I want to explain how I approach curating the CRT FRSH playlist. Most importantly, I don’t segregate my Hip-Hop. Every form of music from the main cultural tree deserves a listen and a look. When I construct the playlist, I want to include all regions across the States and, when applicable, across the globe. I also want to entertain every fan of Hip-Hop, not just those who enjoy one segment…

Source: Kevin Sousa / GettyLooks like Joe Budden may have picked up a new op from Toronto, and it’s not Drake. Toronto rapper Top5 recently took aim at the podcast host after Budden suggested he could be the person Drake referenced on the intro track to ICEMAN, “Make Them Cry.”On the record, Drizzy reflects on a former friend allegedly selling an OVO chain for money and lying about it afterward.“Our brother sold his chain the other day and said that someone snatched it. I’m still processing that sh*t, it got me so distracted I think he’s so desperate and our…

The Cleveland Cavaliers delivered a commanding statement performance on Sunday night, overpowering the Detroit Pistons 125-94 in Game 7 to clinch the series 4-3 and advance to the 2026 Eastern Conference Finals against the New York Knicks. Cleveland Cavaliers controlled the game from the opening minutes at Little Caesars Arena, turning a high-pressure elimination matchup into a one-sided showcase. The fourth-seeded Cavaliers never trailed in the decisive contest, overwhelming the top-seeded Pistons with balanced scoring and defensive pressure that broke the game open early. Cleveland’s depth proved decisive, as four players each scored at least 21 points in a rare playoff…

Chelsea Football Club has announced a new strategic partnership with Roc Nation Sports International to accelerate growth and deepen fan engagement across the United States. Founded in 2008, Roc Nation is a world-renowned full-service entertainment company encompassing artist management, publishing, touring, film, and philanthropy. Roc Nation Sports launched in the US in 2013 and expanded with an international office in London in September 2019. Over the last seven years, the sports wing has established itself as one of the top ten football agencies in the world, delivering premium 360-degree representation to a world-class roster of clients and global sports organizations.…

‘You’re not a fan?’ A Texas woman took a trip to Walmart and then noticed something peculiar. The store had a fan display, with so many fans stacked on top of each other that she wouldn’t be able to grab one without the entire thing crashing down.  “I’m at Walmart, and I have a question,” TikToker Kelli Davis (@crnflkthedstryr) said in a post with over 11,300 views. The woman had noticed the tower of fans, which was five products high, and seemingly didn’t know how any person would get a fan out. It’s unclear why this particular Walmart had so…

Once you see it, you can’t unsee it. Houston has a secret right now. And it is about to become everybody’s business. There is a story unfolding in this city that the mainstream has not caught onto yet — but the underground is buzzing, the whispers are getting louder, and someone very famous may have just tipped their hand on Twitter without realizing the whole internet was going to screenshot it. Pull up a chair. This is the tea. The Short Version Of A Long Situation RKM Legend whose real name is Ryan Kelly Moreland is DJ Screw’s younger cousin.…

The Next Dragon: A Chicago Story is a gritty and emotionally charged tale of a young martial artist named Ledarius Tate, who grew up on the Southside of Chicago idolizing his childhood hero Bruce Leroy, after getting into an unexpected altercation, Ledarius finds himself in the clutches of the legal system. While on probation, Ledarius meets and falls for a gifted dancer named Brooklyn, but before their love can blossom, he suddenly becomes the target of a group of rogue martial artists called The B.O.A aka The Brotherhood of Assassins, or simply the Boa Boyz, led by a maniacal menace…

In a move that honors his roots and rewards his most loyal listeners, French Montana has announced that his latest track, “Grimey,” will debut exclusively on SoundCloud this Friday, May 15. The release serves as a high-octane preview of his highly anticipated collaborative album with Max B, Wave Gods 2: Cosmos Brothers, set to drop in full on May 22. The early drop is made possible through SoundCloud’s newly launched Follower Exclusive Releases feature. By utilizing this tool, French is ensuring that the fans who have championed his journey on the platform get a full week of exclusive listening before…

The moment you see that sparkling glove, memories of Michael Jackson immediately come rushing back. It represents greatness, showmanship, and cultural dominance — the kind of iconography that instantly commands attention. So when Drake unveiled the imagery surrounding ICEMAN, complete with the now-famous crystal glove reportedly tied to Jackson’s legendary legacy, the anticipation surrounding the project shot through the roof. That same electrifying feeling people once had watching Michael step on stage is the same energy Drake tapped into here — and judging by the response, he understood the assignment perfectly. With the surprise release of not one, but three…

Michael Jackson has officially recaptured the throne on Billboard’s Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart. His landmark 1982 masterpiece, Thriller, returned to the No. 1 spot on the list dated May 16, 2026. This marks the album’s 38th total week at the summit and its first time leading the chart since 1984. The historic resurgence follows massive streaming returns sparked by the Michael biopic. According to Luminate, Thriller earned 62,000 equivalent album units during the tracking week of May 1 to May 7, a 36 percent increase from the previous week. Streaming activity fueled the comeback, contributing 48,000 units from over 50…