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The Iceman rollout is a case study in sustained intrigue. It proves that in an era of instant gratification, patience and theater still move the culture.

Two years ago, Drake instigated one of the most embarrassing defeats in rap-beef history by going up against Kendrick Lamar ...

Olaolu Slawn doesn’t need a title, a label, or anyone’s permission. Just the next canvas, the next mission, and the keys to whatever room he walks into. Read our cover story on the artist from the ...

Kevin Durant first unveiled his new Nike KD19 sneaker in March. He tapped Drake to hype up the June release even more. Watch ...

J.I.D blasts BET after not receiving any 2026 BET Awards nominations and disses J. Cole's lyrics in deleted tweets. On ...

A Florida investor is suing a real estate syndicator in Mississippi federal court, alleging fraud, commingled funds and ...

The Canadian rapper releases his comeback record—alongside two surprise albums. Regrets from the past few years rise to the ...

Even Drake's producer Gordo had no idea the rapper was going to release three albums. The What Did I Miss? hitmaker's friend and frequent collaborator had worked on the music for the last 18 months, ...

Producer and artist Gordo shares how Drake's three-album drop took him by surprise and how songs like "Hoe Phase" came ...

Streamer Yonna Jay says she couldn't believe she was featured on Drake's new album Iceman after a viral livestream clip with ...

Drake turns Kendrick Lamar's "Not Like Us" victory inside out with a three-album statement of purpose that stands against rigid ideas of authenticity ...