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Episode 8 | Rory's Apology, Joe Budden responds, Pusha T Baby Duty Backlash & More

This week's biggest hip-hop stories unpacked – Rory addresses resurfaced racist tweets and gets heat from Vlad and Akademiks, Pusha T catches backlash for saying he doesn’t change diapers, NBA YoungBoy claps back at NLE Choppa, Boosie calls out Diddy for crying, Vlad says he got finessed by Top 5, and Roddy Ricch finally returns with that classic sound.

Episode 7 | Kendrick vs The Clipse, Drake vs Meek Mill

Demaris flips on her Kendrick hate after getting caught bumping DAMN. at the gym. Meek-Drake war gets a rewrite debate. NLE Choppa drops another shirtless YB diss with zero comeback. Kevin Gates defends dating a 26-year-old at 39. Grammy CEO admits labels rig noms, and Demaris says Clipse deserves rap album over GNX.

Episode 6 | Lil Uzi sued, Ja Rule vs 50, Adin Ross on Kendrick, 6ix9ine vs Durk

Lil Uzi Vert faces a $110M lawsuit over "Just Wanna Rock." Ja Rule claims 50 Cent copied his melodic style. Adin Ross leaks a Drake-Carti track meant for Carti's album and backs Drake against Kendrick. G Herbo says Lil Durk is mentally strong amid his case. 6ix9ine questions Durk's faith and eyes full-time streaming.

Episode 5 | Travis Scott vs Pusha T, Ye seeks forgiveness, kendrick grammy nominations, Drake, more

Travis Scott adds a direct diss to Pusha T in his Japan opener with Ye as guest; Pusha T and Malice explain their rollout influence in interview; Kendrick Lamar earns nine 2026 Grammy nods for GNX tracks like "Luther"; Ye meets rabbi in New York, shares remorse for antisemitic comments tied to health; Drake guests as mover on The Office Movers season 2, confusing clients with "Guy Lafleur" and "Guyanese" bits.

Episode 4 | NLE Choppa Clout Chases? Blueface Free, Ice Cube and Kendrick's "Not Like Us"

Ice Cube posted a photo holding the World Series trophy, captioned "They Not Like Us," referencing Kendrick Lamar's track used in the Dodgers' playoffs against Drake's Toronto Blue Jays. Ice Cube said in an interview that fans pay to hear artists perform, not sing the words themselves. One comment: "Fans pay big money to see artists perform, not help out." A lawsuit by RBX claims Spotify ignored billions of botted Drake streams, cutting royalties. Drake is suing UMG, alleging bots for Kendrick's "Not Like Us." One comment: "Bro was literally accusing Kendrick for this and got exposed himself." Blueface posted bedroom videos confirming his prison release after two years for battery and violations. He looks more built and plans a family party. Charlamagne tha God called NLE Choppa's diss at NBA YoungBoy clout chasing, saying target everyone influencing youth, not just one. The Dodgers entered their parade to "Not Like Us," with DJ Mustard hosting and fans chanting.