Clipse rapper accuses Travis of betrayal and siding with Drake in Pharrell feud
Pusha T has unleashed a scathing attack on Travis Scott, calling the Houston rapper a “whore” and accusing him of disloyalty, manipulation, and shady behavior within the industry.
In a new GQinterview, Pusha confirmed that his controversial bars on Clipse’s song “So Be It” weren’t aimed at Kanye West, as many believed, but rather at his former GOOD Music labelmate, Travis Scott. The tension stems from Scott’s involvement in Drake’s “Meltdown,” where Drake took aim at Pharrell Williams — Pusha’s longtime friend and collaborator.
According to Pusha, the drama started in Paris: “We were in Pharrell’s studio, and Travis came through all smiles. He wanted to play us his new album, filming everything… but conveniently left out Drake’s verse.” A week later, Pusha heard the diss — and felt blindsided.
“He’s done this before,” Pusha said, referencing “Sicko Mode,” where Drake dissed Kanye West. “He has no picks. He’ll do this with anybody. He’s a whore.”
Pusha didn’t hold back, criticizing Scott’s loyalty and integrity: “That filthy quality… that lack of loyalty. Travis really has that. He’s proven it.”
One of hip-hop’s most influential yet often overlooked pioneers, Coke La Rock, will appear live in Atlanta for a rare public interview and meet & greet. Known as the first MC in hip-hop history, La Rock helped lay the foundation for a cultural movement that would eventually take over the globe.
As hip-hop continues to celebrate over 50 years of global influence, events like this provide a valuable opportunity to hear from those who were there at the very beginning. For fans, students of music history, and lovers of culture, this event promises a rare moment of connection with one of the genre’s earliest voices.
The event takes place on July 18th at The Atlanta Theater offering a rare intimate setting for fans and cultural historians alike.
Doors open at 6:30 PM, with the program beginning at 7:00 PM.
The event will feature:
Live on-stage interview covering La Rock’s early days in the Bronx, his work with Kool Herc, and the cultural explosion of hip-hop
Audience Q&A offering attendees a chance to ask direct questions
Personal meet & greet for photos and conversation
Open to all ages and includes free on-site parking. Tickets are $25 and can be purchased via Eventbrite.
The Legacy of Coke La Rock
Coke La Rock emerged from the Bronx in the early 1970s alongside DJ Kool Herc, widely credited as the originator of hip-hop DJing. While Kool Herc spun breakbeats, Coke La Rock provided the live commentary with spontaneous rhymes, crowd interaction, and the earliest iterations of what would become rap lyrics. Though he never recorded commercially during hip-hop’s formative years, his influence is felt in countless early MCs, and he is cited by artists such as KRS-One as a true founding father of the genre.
La Rock is best known for his signature crowd lines like, “You rock and you don’t stop,” and his presence at the genre’s first parties helped shape what is now a multi-billion-dollar global industry.
As highlighted in a recent NewsNation article, Coke La Rock is hailed as an unsung hero of hip-hop, the man who was there at the very beginning, spitting rhymes before rap even had a name. At a time when segregation and systemic racism were still deeply woven into American life, La Rock helped break racial barriers by bringing Black and Latino youth together through music, setting the stage for hip-hop’s rise as a unifying cultural force. (Read the article here for more info on Coke La Rock)
Seven Years After Debut, Bronx Rap Star Promises Fire and ‘No More Tears’
Cardi B has officially revealed the title and release date of her long-anticipated second album: Am I the Drama?, which will arrive on September 19. The project comes seven years after her Grammy-winning debut Invasion of Privacy, marking a major return for the Bronx-born rap phenom.
The announcement was accompanied by striking cover art featuring Cardi in a dramatic crimson gown flanked by two ominous crows, signaling a darker, more assertive chapter in her musical journey. In a cinematic Instagram video, Cardi declared: “Seven years I gave them grace, but now I give them hell… I’m not your villain, I’m your karma.”
She also touched on the challenges of finalizing the album, notably delays caused by outstanding features. “I really need these f–king features,” she previously said on X Spaces. “I feel like nobody want to miss being on this album.”
The album rollout began with the release of lead single “Outside,” in which Cardi fires lyrical shots at estranged husband Offset and name-drops new boyfriend, NFL star Stefon Diggs.
With Am I the Drama?, Cardi appears ready to reclaim her throne—and set the record straight.
Cover art revealed, no release date yet as anticipation builds for next chapter in acclaimed collaboration
Freddie Gibbs and The Alchemist are officially reuniting for a new joint project — Alfredo 2, the long-awaited sequel to their Grammy-nominated 2020 album Alfredo. The pair unveiled the announcement with cover art that mirrors the original’s iconic imagery: a puppet master’s hands hovering over a plate of pasta.
While the release date is still under wraps, fans have been waiting for this news since as far back as 2021, when the duo began teasing a follow-up. At the time, Gibbs told NPR: “Next [album] I want to go to Hawaii. We can record in Hawaii. I’m going to bring in like 20 strippers. I need it for my mindset.”
The announcement arrives amid rumors that another highly anticipated Gibbs project — his joint album with Madlib — had been lost in the devastating Los Angeles wildfires earlier this year. A Reddit post from a fan claimed Gibbs had said the album was destroyed. However, Gibbs quickly shut that down on social media with a simple post: “This cap,” he wrote, denying the report.
While Madlib did indeed lose his family home and music archives in the wildfires, no confirmation has come that any collaborative work with Gibbs was lost. A fundraiser launched by Madlib’s manager, Stacy Epps, noted the producer lost “decades of music and equipment”, and asked fans for help as he rebuilds.
Despite the tragic setbacks in his musical orbit, Gibbs is pressing forward. With Alfredo 2 now on the horizon, fans can look forward to more gritty lyricism, cinematic beats, and razor-sharp chemistry from two of Hip Hop’s most respected names.
Stay tuned for a release date — this sequel promises to serve another gourmet-level plate of rap.
West continues to stand by embattled mogul Diddy amid legal turmoil
Kanye West has once again shocked fans — this time with the surprise release of a collaborative album with King Combs, son of music mogul Diddy. The project, titled Never Stop, is executive produced by West and is now available on all major streaming platforms.
The album opens with a guest appearance from Kanye’s daughter North West, marking her latest foray into music. One of the most talked-about tracks is “Diddy Free,” a defiant anthem featuring the line: “N-ggas ain’t goin’ to sleep ’til we see Diddy free,” — a refrain repeated throughout the song, signaling West and King Combs’ continued support for the embattled Bad Boy Records founder.
Though Never Stop had been rumored for months, neither West nor Combs heavily promoted it ahead of release, and Diddy himself has yet to comment.
Kanye West has remained one of Diddy’s most vocal defenders since allegations of sexual assault and sex trafficking surfaced in 2023. In May, West publicly criticized former collaborator Kid Cudi for testifying against Diddy in court, writing on X: “I wish Cudi hadn’t testified against Puff… We need to not be locked in white systems. Praying for Puff and his family.”
West has also questioned the legitimacy of accusations made by Diddy’s ex-girlfriend Cassie, suggesting they were part of an extortion attempt.
With Never Stop, West appears to be doubling down on his loyalty to Diddy — and further cementing his reputation as one of music’s most polarizing and unpredictable figures.
6 God fires back after T-Pain suggests he should “gracefully bow out”
Drake has clapped back at T-Pain after the singer made comments suggesting the Canadian rapper should consider stepping back from music.
During a recent appearance on the Crash Dummies podcast, T-Pain called out what he saw as inconsistency in Drake’s career approach, referencing a past quote where Drake said he wanted to “gracefully bow out” rather than be “kicked out.” T-Pain contrasted that with what he sees as Drake’s refusal to let go: “Drake is like, ‘No, listen. OK, I got another one. Y’all ain’t like that one? OK, real quick, just one more,’” he said.
Drake didn’t let the remarks slide, taking to Instagram to respond: “This guy always had resentment for me [laughing emoji]. You can hear it every time he speaks on my name.”
T-Pain has been increasingly vocal about his opinions on Drake, previously alleging that the rapper’s collaborative album with PartyNextDoor, $ome $exy $ongs 4 U, was composed of leftover tracks from previous projects. He claimed: “These are all the songs that didn’t make my previous albums. Go for it, bro. Put verses on these songs.”
Despite his recent criticisms, T-Pain has kept his distance from the rap civil war between Drake and Kendrick Lamar, saying bluntly: “Drake or Kendrick? I choose to mind my fucking business.”
As the back-and-forth between the two artists continues, fans are left wondering if this tension will spill into music—or remain a war of words online.
Producer says he was underappreciated and branded “the white devil” during his time with the grou
Veteran producer Scott Storch has taken aim at his former group, The Roots, accusing them of being “haters” after he left the band to collaborate with Dr. Dre.
In a recent interview with controversial host Patrick Bet-David, Storch reflected on his time as a member of the Philadelphia hip-hop collective from 1993 to 1995. “I did a lot of stuff for them, very underappreciated,” he said. “I came up with a lot of the nucleus of what that shit was.” Storch also recalled being compared to Pete Best, the drummer who left The Beatles before their rise to superstardom.
He went on to say the group dismissed him after his departure, calling him “the white devil” and disregarding his contributions. “I’m not gonna go on the road with a bunch of guys that don’t appreciate me,” he added. “I’m the fucking guy coming up with all the shit.”
Storch further claimed The Roots turned on him when he started working with Dr. Dre on 2001, branding them “all haters.”
The Roots have yet to respond to the allegations.
Storch also opened up about trying to help the late DMX battle addiction, saying, “It was like the blind leading the blind.”
‘Am I the Drama?’ set for September release with fiery visuals and bold words
After a seven-year hiatus since her Grammy-winning debut Invasion of Privacy, Cardi B has officially announced her long-anticipated second album, Am I the Drama?, set for release on September 19.
The Bronx rapper revealed the album’s striking cover art, which features her clad in a dramatic red gown, flanked by two crows—symbolizing transformation and perhaps, vengeance. In a passionate Instagram video accompanying the reveal, Cardi reflects on her journey, declaring, “Seven years of love, light and loss… I’m not your villain, I’m your karma.”
The rapper previously expressed frustration over pending guest features delaying the project, urging fellow artists on X Spaces to contribute, saying, “I’ll sing this s–t myself! But I really need y’all.”
The first single from the album, “Outside,” dropped last Friday and immediately sparked conversation for its fiery lyrics aimed at estranged husband Offset, whom she is currently divorcing. Cardi also makes a bold nod to new beau, NFL star Stefon Diggs, with unfiltered braggadocio.
Offset has yet to comment publicly on the diss-laden track, though he released his own new song, “Bodies,” featuring JID—conspicuously absent of any response.
