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If you're not yet familiar with Atlanta-based and Brooklyn-bred artist Ben Reilly, here is your formal wake-up call. Ben Reilly — whose name is a confirmed nod to Spider-Man's clone — was featured on HNHH's second roundup of viral TikTok songs earlier this year, and shortly after, the gifted...

As the January 6th hearings are revealing, Former President Donald Trump doesn't take the law too seriously when it's applied to himself. But Trump has repeatedly made clear that the law should be nothing less than draconian when it comes to people outside his orbit. He returned to this "law...

Rod Wave is about to have us emotional this summer. The Florida rapper has slowly unveiled new music over the course of the past few months but not at his usual rate. Fans have longed for new music as he's been in the cut, working on his next body of work. Earlier this week, the rapper hinted...

Lupe Fiasco has announced that he will be traveling on the road for a five-city tour to celebrate the 15th anniversary of his album, The Cool. Fiasco will be performing the entire album from front to back at each of the concerts. "Celebrating the 15th Anniversary Of 'The Cool,'" Fiasco...

Nicki Minaj stirred up the timeline on Tuesday night after suggesting that singers aren't trying to sing as much as they are trying to rap these days. The Queen rapper claimed that people who could actually sing are shifting more towards a rap-sing variation, similar to how rappers have started...

Vince Staples reacted to his inclusion on Barack Obama's star-studded summer playlist on Twitter, Tuesday. The former president released the latest edition of his annual playlist earlier in the day, featuring Kendrick Lamar, Beyoncé, and many more. Sharing the list of songs, Obama wrote: “Every...

Bloggers can often find themselves on the wrong side of the celebrities that they write about, especially if the content isn't favorable. We've watched as bloggers and musicians, specifically rappers, have been at odds over articles and posts; Akademiks is regularly on the receiving end of...

Typically, you can find Lil Duval tweeting away jokes at some pop culture figure's expense or sparking viral conversations with his outlandish takes, but there was a more serious tone this evening (July 26). Kind words and well wishes are being offered to the comedian after he shared a video...

Although recent news stated that she was named in a copyright infringement lawsuit, a court case isn't stopping Megan Thee Stallion's hustle. The Houston rapper has been jet-setting around the world as festival season has kept her booked and busy, but it's not just concerts that have occupied...

It was almost exactly one month ago when Cordae hinted that he had new music in the clip. The Maryland-bred rapper has been carefully navigating his Rap career with precision as he poises himself to be the next great lyricist on the map. He's seen successes with his releases and amassed respect...

Couples make decisions that are best for their relationships, but Channing Crowder's recent revelation left Kevin Hart with more questions than answers. The comedian took a break from interviewing his friends on Hart to Heart and once again put himself in the hot seat, this time on The Pivot...

The unfortunate news about Desus Nice and The Kid Mero continues to be a hot topic as their fans, as well as the industry, speculates about what led to their split. The award-winning duo has been entertaining the masses for about a decade, so it came as a shock to hear that they would be...

He may take some flack for the wigs he uses in his productions, but Tyler Perry has built a billion-dollar brand that has continued to elevate his Hollywood status. He began on the "Chitlin Circuit," touring in smaller venues in the South, promoting the plays that would earn him international...

She has been held in a Russian jail for months as her legal team fights for her freedom, and Brittney Griner returned to court today (July 26) for her fifth hearing. Earlier this year, the WNBA star and Olympic gold medalist was detained while traveling through an airport. Russian officials...

Noreaga was stirring the pot just a little during Consequence's appearance on Drink Champs, and judging by his laughter, he was amused by his friend's response. Consequence has been an icon in the Rap game, working with and for artists like Kanye West, A Tribe Called Quest, Common, Kid Cudi...

A release date has yet to be shared, but a new DJ Khaled album is on the way. At the top of the month, the hitmaking producer announced that his next project, God Did, would be arriving "soon." The record will be a follow-up to his 2021 release Khaled Khaled, which arrived a year after Father of...

Yet another Rolling Loud Miami is in the books and it looked to be a successful weekend. The Hip Hop festival descended on Florida for its annual event, and thousands of fans came out to see their favorite artists. Kendrick Lamar had an epic performance and even brought out Kodak Black who has...

With decades of hits under his belt, The-Dream has been reflecting on the moments that went into crafting some of our favorite hits. In his recent interview on Deep Hidden Meaning Radio with Nile Rodgers, Dream has been sharing behind-the-scenes moments that led up to him shaping the successful...

While Nick Cannon is busy welcoming his eighth child (and first with Bre Tiesi) not long after saying that he would reconcile with ex-wife Mariah Carey if given the chance, the R&B diva appears to be living her best life in the Hamptons. On Monday (July 25), the mother of two shared a snapshot...

It was "About Damn Time" for Lizzo to land at the top of the Billboard charts again. The 34-year-old achieved the impressive feat for the first time with "Truth Hurts" back in 2019, and following the arrival of her fourth studio album, Special, Lizzo is claiming her spot on the throne once...