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Diddy appears on trial and a large cellphone with 'freak-offs' in a chat bubble on the screen can be seen on a monitor.

News & Press Releases

Diddy Trial Day 25: Judge Threatens Criminal Charges Over Media Leak, Juror Removed, and Graphic Messages Revealed

TLDR: Day 25 of the Diddy trial saw sealed evidence leaks, juror drama, and explicit testimony linking finances to alleged “freak-offs.” Tensions ran high...

Remi Louis HarrisJune 20, 2025

An illustration of rapper Checkmate, from the set of his May Flowers video shoot.

Music

Checkmate Videos “May Flowers” and “Fly & Incredible” Hit Hard

TLDR: Checkmate drops two standout visuals—”May Flowers” with Concise and “Fly & Incredible”—delivering sharp energy and depth from his Pro Game 2 album. Vancouver...

Johnny MazarattiJune 20, 2025

Checkmate demonstrates his 'pro game' with a performance in Toronto at OVOFest.

Features

Checkmate Talks Pro Game 2, Legacy and Vancouver Hip-Hop

TLDR: Veteran Vancouver emcee Checkmate shares insights on his latest album Pro Game 2, his approach to music and promotion, and what’s next for...

Capital WaveJune 20, 2025

An illustration representing day 23 of the Diddy trial.

News & Press Releases

Diddy Trial Day 23: Guns, Evidence Disputes and a Kanye Sighting

As proceedings resumed Friday in the federal sex trafficking and racketeering trial of Sean “Diddy” Combs, Day 23 centred on evidentiary rulings, juror eligibility...

Remi Louis HarrisJune 20, 2025

Illustration depicting a Jamz Unplugged recording session.

Features

Inside Jamz Unplugged: Capturing Toronto’s Underground Sound

We were recently introduced to Jamz Unplugged, a gritty new performance series from Toronto’s own HNTRS CLUB, and were pleasantly surprised by their deep...

Johnny MazarattiJune 13, 2025

A cartoon-illustration of police blocking Kanye West from entering the Diddy trial.

News & Press Releases

Diddy Trial Day 22: Kanye West Gets Barred from Courthouse

TLDR: Day 22 of the Diddy trial took a surprising turn as Kanye West was blocked from the courtroom, causing delays and raising new...

Remi Louis HarrisJune 12, 2025

Various people leaving the courthouse on day 20 of the Diddy trial in New York City.

News & Press Releases

Day 20 of the Diddy Trial: Metadata Dispute, Intimate Testimony, and Emotional Cross-Examination

We were back inside the Southern District of New York courthouse for Day 20 of Sean “Diddy” Combs’ federal trial, where the defence began...

Remi Louis HarrisJune 12, 2025

Anime versions of Sayzee and Big Van Vader.

Music

Big Van Vader! Sayzee Previews New Wrestling-Inspired Album

TLDR: The new Sayzee single “Big Van Vader” is a preview to the Canadian lyricist’s new wrestling-inspired album, Summer Slam—self-produced, self-shot, and packed with...

Johnny MazarattiJune 5, 2025

Canadian artists Crook the Kid, Muzion and Fredz performing at Canada Day 2025.

News & Press Releases

Fredz, Crook the Kid, Muzion, More Join Canada Day 2025 Lineup

TLDR: Fredz, Crook the Kid, and Muzion bring Canadian hip-hop to the 2025 Canada Day Evening Show, joining a star-studded lineup including Blue Rodeo,...

Code the CollectorMay 29, 2025

Music

Kardinal Offishall Drops “LET EM OUT” Video Ahead of New EP

TLDR: “LET EM OUT” is the explosive new single and video from Toronto legend Kardinal Offishall, previewing his long-awaited new EP while showcasing raw...

Johnny MazarattiMay 29, 2025