The story behind how a 1987 Buick transformed into both a childhood memory and a metaphor for one of rap’s greatest artists.

The Fall-Off double-album arrives Feb. 6.

Two years after the Kendrick Lamar vs. Drake beef started, J. Cole had something to say about it again. The North Carolina-raised rapper will release his first studio album in five years, “The Fall-Off,

J. Cole speaks about his Kendrick Lamar apology in a new freestyle. The 41-year-old rapper has tackled his often-discussed apology to Kendrick Lamar following his 2024 diss in a new freestyle, Birthday Blizzard ’26.

Music aficionados with a keen ear for the trends — and the drama — join us for a preview of music’s biggest night.

In 2024, J Cole went viral for apologizing to Kendrick Lamar during their rap beef. Now he’s reflecting on that

Lane Kiffin hasn't yet coached his first game at LSU, but he's already embracing the school spirit. Kiffin took to social media to praise the LSU Tiger Girls' hip-hop dance routine at the 2026 Universal Dance Association College Nationals. "'JustDifferent' @LSU," Kiffin wrote.

J. Cole's relationship with Kendrick Lamar went south when Cole appeared to diss -- and later apologize -- to K.Dot back in 2024 ... and it looks like the experience might've made him a stronger person.

This Greatest Pop Stars podcast episode looks at our staff's pick for the No. 4 Greatest Pop Star of 2025, with help from Billboard's Carl Lamarre.