The reviews are in on Donda and they are as mixed as the Kayne West image that has existed for over 2 decades. With blockbuster features like The Weeknd, Lil Baby and more, this album is supposed to represent Kayne West's Best body of work. Here is a good review that showcases the mixed reviews.
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“We Might Just Get Hit With a RICO": Drake’s Lawsuit Era.
Drake is currently a defendant in a civil RICO class‑action lawsuit in the United States, centered on his relationship with the online gambling platform Stake.us and alleged manipulation of his music streams. The complaint, filed in federal court in Virginia, claims Drake, streamer Adin Ross, Australian national George Nguyen and Stake.us formed an “enterprise” that promoted illegal online gambling and used the site’s internal tipping system to move money in ways that broke state and federal law
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Kidnapped or Captured? Venezuelan President Whisked Away by U.S. Forces
U.S. forces’ capture of Nicolás Maduro has become one of the most contested moments of Donald Trump’s second term, with supporters calling it a long‑overdue arrest and critics describing it as a cross‑border kidnapping of a sitting head of state. The operation, launched in the early hours of January 3 under the name Operation Absolute Resolve, combined airstrikes on Venezuelan air‑defense and military sites with a special‑forces raid on a compound outside Caracas where intelligence agencies beli
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NYC Mayor Mamdani Opens David Dinkins Building for Black History Month
Mayor Zohran Mamdani said this week that New Yorkers will soon be able to access the cupola atop the David N. Dinkins Manhattan Municipal Building, opening a civic space long closed to the public. The announcement was made in a video posted on X, where the mayor described the structure as “one of the most magnificent government buildings in the world.” Named for the city’s first Black mayor, the building occupies a central place in Manhattan’s civic landscape. City officials framed the plan as a
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J. Cole Unveils ‘The Fall-Off’ Tracklist, Calls It a Double Album Meant to Be His Last
J. Cole has revealed the tracklist for The Fall-Off two days ahead of the album’s Friday (Feb. 6) arrival. The double-LP boasts 24 tracks in total. It’s broken down into 11 tracks plus a bonus on each disc, which are titled Disc 29 and Disc 39. It’s possible that the featured guests are being hidden. In addition to Cole, Dreamville cofounder Ibrahim “IB” Hamad, T-Minus and Dreamville are credited as executive producers. The back cover reveals posters of Cole’s hip-hop inspirations, including r
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Gorillaz Climb The Mountain: Inside the Band’s New, Star‑Packed 2026 Album
Gorillaz’ ninth studio album, The Mountain, is due out February 27, 2026, via their own Kong label, with distribution through Sony’s The Orchard. The band has shared artwork, tracklist and pre‑order details on their official Gorillaz website, where fans can also stream the advance singles. It’s a 15‑track, collaboration‑heavy project that early write‑ups describe as a “vast sonic tapestry” about grief, hope and pushing through loss. The guest list includes Black Thought, IDLES, Johnny Marr, Spa
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Chanel’s Culture Fund Hands Out Six‑Figure “Next Prize” Checks to the Artists Shaping What’s Cool
Chanel’s Culture Fund has announced a new group of “Next Prize” recipients, giving 10 artists across visual art, performance, film, design, and music 100,000 euros each to push ambitious, boundary‑breaking projects in ArtAsiaPacific’s weekly news roundup. The award is explicitly aimed at people who are already bending culture—dancers choreographing for stadium tours, filmmakers straddling gallery and streaming spaces, designers treating clothing as installation. Winners also get access to mentor
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