Two years ago, Pusha-T revealed one of Drake's biggest secrets to the world, releasing his diss track titled "The Story Of Adidon" and spilling the tea that the 6ix God has a baby with Sophie Brussaux, a camgirl-turned-painter. The claim was worthy of headline news across the entertainment landscape and, up until yesterday, the public had never seen photos of the 2-year-old boy. Drake finally shared photos of his little one to the world and, directly afterward, Pusha-T began trending on Twitter. The surge in his search value was not because of his reaction or statement on the pictures... it was solely because of the origins of his beef with Drake.

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The Virginia rapper has not broken his silence on the new pictures of Drake's son, but social media users were busy theorizing how he may do so, tweeting his name so frequently that he became a top trending topic. 

"Still can't believe pusha-t bullied drake into being a present father," wrote one fan, which echoes the sentiment of many reacting to the reveal of Adonis.

These days, when a celebrity trends it's either because they have coronavirus, leaked their sex tape, or have passed away. It's nice to know that rap beef still has the power to trend worldwide.

50 Cent has climbed his way from multi-platinum selling rapper to Hollywood executive. Over the past few years, he's established himself as a producer with Power and now, For Life. The latter is based on the life of Isaac Wright Jr. who overturned a wrongful conviction after he was sentenced to life under New Jersey's drug kingpin laws.

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Power became an immediate hit that helped Fif land four spin-offs. Though those have been put on hold for the time being because of the COVID-19 pandemic, For Life is still airing on ABC and it's received praise across the board, including from those that may have previously doubted Fif. The rapper and exec hit Instagram earlier today where he spoke about Greg Braxton of the L.A. Times' recent review of For Life. The tone of the post, however, had sprinkles of Trump throughout it.

"Greg braxton of los Angeles times gave me a fucked up review for power. i didn’t understand his opinion, but i took note of him because i thought he might just be someone deciding to go against me. Now he is giving me great reviews on FOR LIFE I will win over anyone who doubts me let’s go," he captioned the post.

For some reason, the post kind of reads like a Trump tweet. Perhaps it was intentional. Maybe it wasn't. But clearly, Fif's keeping tabs on his doubters. 

Carmelo Anthony is one of the most polarizing players in the entire NBA. For years, he has been known as a gifted scorer who hasn't had very much success when it comes to the postseason. After leaving the New York Knicks, Melo played for the Oklahoma City Thunder and eventually, the Houston Rockets. His career seemed all but over at the start of the season until the Portland Trail Blazers through him a lifeline. Now, Melo is in the midst of a resurgence and fans are loving it.

The star recently claimed that he would have won two NBA championships had he been drafted by the Detroit Pistons instead of the Denver Nuggets. On ESPN's First Take, Stephen A. Smith gave his own analysis of the situation. As he explains in the clip below, Melo would have won at least one title although he thinks a second would have certainly been possible.

Joe Buck is known as one of the most seasoned play-by-play broadcasters in the entire world and is mostly known for his work on Fox doing both football and baseball. Without any sports on TV, Buck has been left to his own devices at home and just like the rest of us, he is starting to get extremely bored. Buck has decided to cure this boredom with a good cause. Essentially, he has been taking home video submissions from people. From there, he picks the ones he likes and does play-by-play over them. The individuals who get their videos chosen must then submit to a charity of their choice.

During a recent radio interview, Buck revealed that some people have started sending him sex tapes with the intention of him doing some narration. Of course, Buck isn't really up for it but perhaps when he's older, he will reconsider.

Prior to his untimely passing, Kobe Bryant was working on a plethora of projects that were making a huge difference in the world. One of the things Kobe was passionate about was getting kids to read and that’s exactly what he was doing with his “Wizenard” series which took a fantasy approach to the world of basketball. The Wizenard Series: Season One was released today and inside of the book, was a quote from Bryant that read: “To young athletes who commit to doing the hard work. The process always pays off.”

Vanessa Bryant took to Instagram today where she celebrated the release of the book while also paying tribute to her late husband. Kobe was very passionate about this project and you can tell that Vanessa felt the love he put into the books.

“Welcome back to Dren! We hope you are all ready to catch up with the West Bottom Badgers for another magical basketball season. The #Wizenard Series: Season One is OUT NOW,” Vanessa wrote.

If you have a little one in your life who loves basketball and is starting to get into books, this latest Kobe book could be a great way to introduce them to literature. Bryant’s memory still lives on his projects outside of basketball and it’s incredible to see the support he continues to receive following his passing.

B. Simone hasn’t shied away from expressing her love for DaBaby. In fact, her love for DaBaby is so deep that it appeared the mother of the rapper’s child had beef with her last night. Simone shared a photo of herself with DaBaby gripping her behind, dubbing herself the “manifest queen” before DaBaby’s BM Meme shared a little sub calling out “negative nancies.”

Turns out, this was all a ploy for DaBaby who’s readying the release of a short film/music video titled, “Find My Way” starring B. Simone. The rapper took to Instagram where he shared the cinematic trailer for the forthcoming visual and revealing that B. Simone will serve as his love interest. Of course, after fooling Instagram and the media, the rapper made it clear that he’s not allowing anyone to catch him slipping. “Stupid ass n***a lol, #MarketingGOAT,” he wrote. Baby’s known for using wild antics to raise brand awareness (i.e. the diaper) so this isn’t all that shocking.

With everyone stuck inside due to the coronavirus, DaBaby isn’t slowing down with the release of new content. Over the past few weeks, the rapper’s hit the ‘Gram to share snippets of new music. Though it’s unclear whether the follow up to KIRK is coming soon, he’ll be blessing fans with “Find My Way” tomorrow. Keep your eyes peeled. 

There have been numerous sneaker release date delays over the last little while although it appears as though some shoes will be coming out as advertised. One of the shoes that were recently revealed was a colorful Air Jordan 1 Mid offering, exclusively for women, called “Lightbulb.” This model is slated to drop on April 9th and promises to be one of the more interesting Mid colorways to come out in 2020.

As you can see from the official images below, the shoe has a white base while green, red, blue, yellow, and purple overlays make their way throughout the upper. There is even a patent leather black Nike swoosh for good measure. There are numerous different materials here which makes the shoe that much more dynamic. Overall, if you’re looking for something colorful for the summer, these are going to be a great option.

Stay tuned for updates on this sneaker as we will be sure to let you know if there are any delays in terms of the release date. Also, be sure to let us know in the comments below what you think and whether or not you plan on copping.

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Tiger King has absolutely taken over the entertainment world as viewers cannot believe just how riveting the docu-series is. With such a crazy story to dissect, people are powering through the multi-part doc and commenting online about the whole thing. Joe Exotic, a central component of the show, was captured on video speaking about how unfair it is that he can’t use the “n-word” in a resurfaced video from several years ago, and people are already beginning to write him off for it.

After earning the support of folks like Cardi B and 50 Cent, Tiger King star Joe Exotic may be nearing the end of his fifteen minutes as rappers are beginning to say “thank you, next” to the television star.

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“No Joe. You’re pathetic. Later for this clown,” wrote Bun B on Instagram, reposting a video of the rant and hereby canceling Joe Exotic for the foreseeable future.

The Texas rap legend is one of the first to speak out about Joe Exotic’s old video resurfacing, but his sentiments will surely be echoed throughout the hip-hop community after the big cat collector singled out rappers and their use of the “n-word.”

Do you think this will affect the popularity of Tiger King?

NFL football is still quite a few months away but that hasn’t stopped the owners from holding meetings in order to discuss some of the importing rules for next season. Over the past couple of months, there have been discussions about changing the playoff format and adding a couple of teams. Well, today, the NFL owners officially voted to change the playoff format which will come into effect, this season.

The new format is pretty simple. Instead of 12 teams, there will be 14 teams to make the playoffs. Each conference will now have three wild card teams which means wild card weekend will have three games on Saturday and three games on Sunday. From now on, only the first seed in each conference will get a bye, as opposed to two. The NFL explained this decision on its website.

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Per the NFL:

“Adding an additional playoff team in each conference means only the No.1 seeds in the AFC and NFC will earn a postseason bye, a massive advantage to the top club each year. While it’s been suggested that adding playoff teams could dilute the regular season, with the No. 1 spot earning an even bigger advantage than previous seasons, it could make the final weeks for vital for clubs battling for postseason position.”

Let us know in the comments below what you think of the new changes and be sure to stay tuned for more NFL news as free agency continues to ramp up.

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The context surrounding J. Cole’s presence on 21 Savage’s I Am > I Was intro “A Lot” should not go unnoticed. One of the climactic chapters of his iconic feature-spree, the on-paper partnership between Cole and 21 Savage was almost as interesting in theory as in practice. There was an inherent statement made, an olive branch extended between two generations. Following the release of Cole’s “1985,” it resonated all the stronger. Not to equate Savage with Lil Pump, but it’s not as if 21 hasn’t found himself squaring off with veteran rappers dissatisfied with the direction of modern hip-hop. Lest we forget Bizzy Bone blowing dust bunnies off the blunderbuss.

Yet Cole, revered enough to secure a co-sign from DJ Premier on Gangstarr’s first posthumous single, willingly aligned himself with a not exactly “lyrically focused” rapper. Considering some of the names that preceded 21 during Cole’s feature extravaganza — J.I.D, Royce Da 5’9”, Wale, Rapsody, Jay Rock, Cozz, and Anderson .Paak come to mind — it was surprising to see him find common ground with the Savage Mode creator. It cannot be denied that a high number of fans actively consider Cole to be among hip-hop’s greatest lyricists. Prior to I Am > I Was, the same number would likely place 21 in a different sport, let alone league, than Cole.

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Inversely, the unique nature of 21 Savage’s self-made movement made him a surprising candidate for a Cole collaboration. First emerging from the shadows with a moody dose of trap horrorcore, 21’s vivid and gruesome depictions of his environment, he didn’t exactly scream social butterfly. Many casual hip-hop fans may very well have kept the monotone rapper at arm’s length, unable and perhaps unwilling to comprehend the vision. Not while the easier option would be full-blown dismissal. Yet 21’s Savage Mode quickly cultivated a gang of loyal disciples, many of whom appreciated the project’s conceptual merits and unapologetically murderous character. True, 21 found himself as the antagonist for those espousing lyrical values, but his distinctive style made him refreshing off the bat — if a bit of an acquired taste.

When Cole and 21 eventually crossed paths in late 2019, Cole was coming off a murderous verse on J.I.D’s “Off Deez.” One that all but cemented him as a technical elite, capable of adapting to even the most eclectic instrumental. A recent assist on Moneybagg Yo’s “Say Na” showcased a willingness to break character, if only to prove a point. In that sense, his triumphant duet with 21 Savage felt like the next logical step. A co-sign mutually granted by both participating parties; generational and stylistic gaps bridged over DJ Dahi and J White Did It production. Given that 21’s album title promised a celebration of maturation, the instrumental seemed to encapsulate exactly that. Grounded in Atlanta tradition, resonant 808s anchor a steady drum arrangement, over which a pitch-shifted soul sample pines for a simpler time. In other words, it’s the perfect meeting ground for both 21 and Cole to not only succeed, but thrive.

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When he said I Am > I Was, 21 Savage wasn’t exaggerating. Where earlier releases seemed to bask in brutality, his reflection on “A Lot” feels world-weary, aged from the hardships and horrors of his past. “Penitentiary chances just to make a couple bucks, my heart so cold I could put it in my cup,” he raps. “Gang vs. the world, me and my dawg, it was us then you went and wrote a statement, and that really fucked me up.” His entire verse is a study in cause and effect, with 21 seeking to justify his cold demeanor as a side-effect of his violent environment. “My brother lost his life and it turned me to a beast, my brother got life and it turned me to the streets,” he raps, twin tragedies in one stone’s throw. “I been through the storm and it turned me to a G / but the other side was sunny, I get paid to rap on beats.” For the first time in a minute, 21’s stance steers away from his typical brand of nihilism in favor of optimism — cautious, to be sure, but optimism nonetheless.

The adage real recognize real holds true for good reason. In his introductory preface, Cole explains one of 21’s major selling points as an individual: the simple act of bringing his kids to the studio. For Cole, it proved to be a stamp of authenticity, one that reveals his principles and provides a framework for the collaboration’s creation. Though the pair have little in common on a stylistic level, their shared character traits add genuine quality to their partnership. As such, “A Lot” feels like it was crafted with care by two artists working in the same tangible space. It imbues the track–and by extension both men’s wisdom– with significance. It’s no wonder Cole is driven to speak candidly, delivering a verse that covers his own musical insecurities, his frustrations with the record industry, and his take on the slippery slope that is the court of public opinion.

Despite the stylistic differences, or perhaps because of them, “A Lot” stands as a truly great hip-hop duet. One written by two men at the height of their artistry, having survived years worth of hard-fought experience. Though their respective paths through life and music are lined with differences, few can credibly question 21 nor Cole’s authenticity as narrators.