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• 14 Artists You’ll Be Of Fan By The End Of 2026

  10-01-2026 21:13 via hiphopwired.com
  Source: @yakiyn,@n3wyrkla,@sinawynne,@lareezymusic / Instagram
  As we kick off the new year, it’s only right that Hip-Hop Wired brings you our annual list of artists to keep on your radar.
  Last year’s list featured names like Skrilla, who went on to have a breakout year thanks to his viral record “Doot Doot,” with kids across with world screaming “6’7!” at the top of their lungs. Jorjiana carved out her own lane with an unorthodox flow, while Montana 700
  
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• 14 Artists You’ll Be A Fan Of By The End Of 2026

  10-01-2026 21:13 via hiphopwired.com
  Source: @yakiyn,@n3wyrkla,@sinawynne,@lareezymusic / Instagram
  As we kick off the new year, it’s only right that Hip-Hop Wired brings you our annual list of artists to keep on your radar.
  Last year’s list featured names like Skrilla, who went on to have a breakout year thanks to his viral record “Doot Doot,” with kids across with world screaming “6’7!” at the top of their lungs. Jorjiana carved out her own lane with an unorthodox flow, while Montana 700
  
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• Donald Trump Clowned After Reading Private Note From Marco Rubio Out Loud During Meeting With Oil Execs

  10-01-2026 18:02 via hiphopwired.com
  SAUL LOEB / Donald Trump / Marco RubioIf you needed more proof that Donald Trump is a moron, this latest incident will solidify that for you.
  It was the classic Ron Burgundy reads everything on the teleprompter moment on Friday afternoon during a meeting with prominent oil executives as Donald Trump, flanked by his loyal cronies, discussed what to do with Venezuela’s stolen, oops, we mean “seized” oil.
  In attendance were executives from ExxonMobil, Chevron, and ConocoPhillips,
  
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• French Montana, Max B Link For ‘Coke Wave 3.5: Narcos’ Tape

  10-01-2026 00:15 via hiphopwired.com
  The duo of French Montana and Max B elevated their chemistry to new levels after launching the Coke Wave mixtape series in 2009. French Montana and Max B got the powder and the surfboards ready after delivering their new Coke Wave 3.5: Narcos mixtape.As mentioned, French Montana and Max B kicked off the Coke Wave series in 2009, dropping the first two tapes of the series back in 2009. The pair skipped the third part of the series with Coke Wave 4 dropping in 2009, so 3.5 is restoring the proper
  
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• Disney, Lucasfilm & Lego Team Up To let You Blow Up The Death Star On The Sphere During CES

  09-01-2026 22:41 via hiphopwired.com
  PATRICK T. FALLON / Star Wars / The Sphere / Lego / Disney / Lucasfilm
  Imagine using The Sphere in Las Vegas as your television screen while gaming. Well, that has become a reality during CES.
  Lego Group, Disney Consumer Products, and Lucasfilm used their force powers to make something incredible happen on Wednesday night as tech enthusiasts flooded Las Vegas for the CES (Consumer Electronics Show) convention. 
  The “Exosphere” at The Sphere entertainment venue was transformed in
  
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• Man Accused Of Stealing Beyoncé’s Music Pleads Not Guilty

  09-01-2026 22:21 via hiphopwired.com
  Source: Christopher Polk / GettySuspect Kelvin Evans is currently facing theft and trespassing charges.The charges come from allegations that Evans stole mutable hard drives belonging to Beyoncé that reportedly contained unreleased music. According to authorities, the hard drive also included plans for upcoming tours and other personal materials. On Wednesday (Jan.7), Evans appeared virtually in a Fulton County courtroom, where he was charged with entering a vehicle with the intent to com
  
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• Sony’s Wants Your PS5 & Dualsense Controller To “Take Over” Your Living Room With Its New Hyperpop Collection

  09-01-2026 20:39 via hiphopwired.com
  Source: PlayStation / Hyperpop Collection
  Sony has added some “pop” literally to your PS5 console and DualSense controller with its new Hyperpop Collection.
  We usually get subtle console covers and DualSense controller designs, but Sony decided to go bold with its Hyperpop Collection.
  The collection features eye-catching PlayStation 5 covers and DualSense controllers blessed with neon and glossy black finishes.
  The Hyperpop Collection arrives officially on March 12 in three distinct
  
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• NBA Youngboy Affiliate Lul Timm Denies Being Shot

  09-01-2026 20:12 via hiphopwired.com
  Source: @lul_timm3 / InstagramClose affiliate of NBA Youngboy, Lul Timm, went online to shut down rumors claiming he had been shot.Earlier in the week, false reports from fake social media detectives alleged that Lul Timm had been harmed in Texas. The Savannah, GA. rapper quickly called cap, posting, “Chill out ni, if y’all miss me just say that.”Lul Timm has been circulating heavily online in recent weeks, largely due to his visible presence alongside NBA Youngboy. Multiple cl
  
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• President Donald Trump Confirms Diddy Pardon Denial

  09-01-2026 19:55 via hiphopwired.com
  President Donald Trump dished on the legal woes of Sean “Diddy” Combs, revealing that the mogul reached out via letter for a pardon. For the second time, President Trump acknowledged Diddy but said he isn’t moving forward with granting the pardon.President Trump sat down with The New York Times on Wednesday (January 7), another of the former business magnate’s signature interviews that went in various directions. Trump fielded questions about his family’s financial
  
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• Jesse Ventura Body Slams Donald Trump, Calls Him A “Draft Dodging Coward”

  09-01-2026 18:41 via hiphopwired.com
  WWE / Jesse VenturaFormer Minnesota Governor and WWE Hall-of-Fame, Jesse “The Body” Ventura, didn’t mince his words when talking about Donald Trump and his Gestapo, aka ICE.Speaking in front of his alma mater, Roosevelt High School, Ventura snapped at Trump, calling Orange Mussolini “a draft-dodging coward,” even going as far as to hint at throwing his name in the hat for Minnesota Governor after Tim Walz, whom he endorsed in 2022 for re-election, decided to end his
  
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• The Zoo Is Free: Fetty Wap Released From Prison

  09-01-2026 16:42 via hiphopwired.com
  Source: WWD / GettyAfter three long years in prison, Fetty Wap is finally a free man.Being released 11 months earlier, as he was expected to be home in December 2026. An early New Year’s present to the Trap Queen artist. He also did not waste any time thanking everyone who held him down during his tough time, “I want to thank my family, friends, and fans for the love, prayers, and continued support. It truly means everything to me.”Also telling Billboard what his focus is now t
  
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• Fetty Wap Released From Prison Early

  09-01-2026 16:08 via hiphopdx.com
  Fetty Wap is a free man after being released from prison almost a year early.
  The New Jersey rapper, best known for his hits “Trap Queen,” “679” and “My Way,” was transferred from a federal prison in Minnesota to home confinement in Philadelphia on Wednesday (January 7), according to Billboard and TMZ.
  Fetty (real name Willie Maxwell II) was sentenced to six years behind bars in May 2023 on federal drug charges. His original release date was scheduled for Dece
  
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• Donald Trump Responds To Diddy’s Request For A Pardon

  09-01-2026 15:36 via hiphopdx.com
  Donald Trump has given a definitive answer on whether he’ll grant Diddy‘s request for a pardon — and it’s not good news for the Bad Boy boss.
  In an interview with The New York Times on Wednesday (January 7), President Trump revealed that Puffy had “asked me for a pardon … through a letter.”
  However, “Mr. Trump said he is not considering granting the request,” the publication reported. “Mr. Trump also indicated that he had no intention
  
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• Fatal ICE Shooting In Minneapolis Sparks Heavy Outrage

  09-01-2026 13:52 via hiphopwired.com
  Source: The Washington Post / GettyOn Wednesday (Jan. 7), an ICE agent shot and killed Renee Nicole Good in her SUV after they confronted her on a street in Minneapolis. The incident was captured on video by a bystander, Caitlin Callenson, showing events unfolding that contradicted a report by the Department of Homeland Security Assistant Secretary Trisha McLaughlin.“One of these violent rioters weaponized her vehicle, attempting to run over our law enforcement officers in an attempt to ki
  
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• New Music Friday: French Montana & Max B, IDK & Pusha T, Larry June & More

  09-01-2026 11:32 via hiphopdx.com
  New Music Friday has kicked back into gear to begin the new year — and there’s plenty of heat to help you warm up this winter.
  Following his long-awaited prison release late last year, Max B is making up for lost time as he returns with his second project in as many months — this time a reunion with his Coke Wave comrade French Montana. With help from Metro Boomin and Harry Fraud, the Rotten Apple duo connect for a Narcos-inspired third installment in their cult classic mixtape
  
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• #lilzayosama got baptized and denounced Drill

  09-01-2026 06:21 via youtube.com
  #lilzayosama got baptized and denounced Drill
  
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• ‘Fable,’ ‘Forza Horizon 6,’ & ‘Pokémon’ Developer’s RPG Headline Xbox’s First Developer_Direct of 2026

  09-01-2026 03:37 via hiphopwired.com
  Xbox / Developer_DirectXbox is confident that 2026 will be a banger year for Xbox console gamers and is bringing some heat with its first Developer_Direct broadcast of the new year.Get ready: a Developer_Direct broadcast is coming on January 22, with Xbox promising updates, new gameplay, and insights directly from the teams working on highly anticipated titles coming this year.
  Like the previous Developer_Direct broadcasts, the creators of the games will provide us with an inside look at the gam
  
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• Fetty Wap is FREE - Record Label Greets Him

  09-01-2026 01:15 via youtube.com
  Fetty Wap is FREE - Record Label Greets Him
  
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• YoungThreat From Kendrick Lamar’s ‘GNX’ Now Facing Murder Charges

  08-01-2026 23:13 via hiphopwired.com
  Source: Cindy Ord / GettyLos Angeles rapper who was featured on Kendrick Lamar’s GNX album is being charged with murder.Rising artist YoungThreat has been charged with murder and attempted murder, according to court documents. The 25-year-old rapper was arrested on Dec.16 after authorities connected him to a shooting that allegedly took place months earlier.The West Coast native is also facing additional charges related to shooting at an occupied establishment or vehicle, along with a felo
  
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• Trae Young Traded From Atlanta Hawks To Washington Wizards

  08-01-2026 22:06 via hiphopwired.com
  The Trae Young era of the Atlanta Hawks is over after the team traded the All-Star point guard to the Washington Wizards. The trade lands veteran guard CJ McCollum and 3-point specialist Cory Kispert with the Hawks, with Trae Young bringing his long-range shooting and playmaking abilities to the Wizards.ESPN was among the first outlets to report on rumblings of the trade, which was officially confirmed Wednesday evening (January 7). Trae Young, 27, reportedly wanted to come to Washington to reig
  
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• ‘Stranger Things’ Fans Look Ridiculous After Crashing Netflix Waiting For Nonexistent Secret Episode

  08-01-2026 21:39 via hiphopwired.com
  Netflix / Stranger ThingsStranger Things fans can’t seem to get over the fact that they witnessed the series finale and clung to hope there was a secret episode. Spoiler alert: they were wrong.Following the highly polarizing Stranger Things finale, theories flooded the internet and social media claiming that the show is not actually over.
  One of those rumors that ran amok was this idea of a “Conformity Gate” secret episode that some butthurt fans felt believed would magically s
  
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• 6ix9ine Claims NBA YoungBoy Tried To Tax Him $2 Million For A Feature

  08-01-2026 19:40 via hiphopwired.com
  Source: Carmen Mandato / GettyDJ Akademiks detailed a time 6ix9ine attempted to secure a feature from NBA Youngboy, and the price tag was supposedly higher than expected.On a recent stream, he spoke about the situation shortly after the GUMMO rapper tuned himself in to begin his three-month bid. During the live, Ak recalled a moment when Tekashi tried to lock in a verse from NBA Youngboy. At the time, YB had been posting online that his feature price was around $300,000, a number 6ix9ine was rep
  
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• ‘Live Wire’ Featuring Luhh Dyl

  08-01-2026 17:59 via hiphopwired.com
  Source: iONE / Live WireOn the latest episode of Hip-Hop Wired’s Live Wire series, we got to know rising rapper Luhh Dyl.The Detroit native has been steadily making a name for himself in the Hip-Hop space. During his sit-down with The Morning Hustle’s Lore’l, the two discussed new music, family, and personal growth. Dyl opened up about his latest record, “O Lord Hear My Cry,” which serves as a tribute to his brother, who is currently serving overseas:“It just
  
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• Chris Redd Bares Soul Over Romance With Kenan Thompson’s Ex-Wife

  08-01-2026 17:49 via hiphopwired.com
  Chris Redd took to social media to address not only his romance with the ex-wife of his former Saturday Night Live co-star, Kenan Thompson, but also to highlight the aftermath. In the video, a teary-eyed Chris Redd explains how his romantic relationship with Christina Evangeline wasn’t insidiously planned.Chris Redd, 40, shared the video on his Instagram page, using the moment to explain his side of the story. Redd opens the video by stating that the path towards his romance with Evangelin
  
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• Cam’ron & 50 Cent Gang Up On Jim Jones Amid ‘Heated’ Back & Forth

  08-01-2026 17:37 via hiphopdx.com
  Cam’ron and 50 Cent may have once been foes, but they continue to find a mutual enemy in Jim Jones.
  On Wednesday (January 7), Killa Cam seemingly took aim at his former Dipset compatriot by mocking his alleged financial struggles.
  “How u worried about me when ya heat off and rent due,” he wrote on Instagram, adding in the caption: “Herd it was 7 degrees in da Bronx last night [facepalm emoji] [laughing emojis].”
  The post appeared to reference 50 Cent’s recent
  
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• JAY-Z, Kevin Hart, Tom Brady & Travis Scott Will Return To Fanatics Fest

  08-01-2026 17:17 via hiphopwired.com
  Getty Images / Fanatics Fest / JAY-Z / Kevin Hart / Tom Brady / Travis ScottComic Con for sports dweebs, Fanatics Fest is returning to Javits Center in 2026, and when it does, it will be bigger than ever and boast some serious star power.Before the convention begins its four-day run in July 2026, we are learning what big names will be roaming the halls of the Javits Center at this year’s event. 
  Fanatics happily announced that JAY-Z, Tom Brady, Travis Scott, and Kevin Hart will be ret
  
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• The X-Men Prepare For War In New ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ Trailer

  08-01-2026 14:04 via hiphopwired.com
  Source: Marvel / MarvelIt goes without saying that Avengers: Endgame was quite literally the peak of the Marvel Cinematic Universe film run, as every movie that followed felt lackluster in both content and overall experience.Knowing what’s a stake with the next two and possibly final Avengers films, the Russo brothers are pulling out all the stops to not only giving day-one Marvel fans all the nostalgic feels, but also something to remember for decades to come. A week after dropping their
  
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• Method Man & Kelly Rowland’s Chemistry Sizzles In ‘Relationship Goals’: Watch The Trailer

  08-01-2026 13:01 via hiphopdx.com
  Method Man and Kelly Rowland play work rivals-turned-rekindled lovers in their latest movie, Relationship Goals.
  Based on the New York Times bestselling book of the same name, the rom-com pits the two musicians/actors against each other as they compete for the same job at a top NYC morning show.
  Further complicating things is the fact that Rowland (Leah Caldwell) and Meth (Jarrett Roy) used to date, and their breakup wasn’t exactly end amicably.
  “He claims he’s a changed man, t
  
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• Diddy’s Staff Upset By No Pay As He Does Time

  08-01-2026 01:05 via hiphopwired.com
  Source: Sonia Moskowitz / GettyAccording to reports, there’s some unhappy employees who work for Diddy, but not because he’s currently in prison. It’s because they aren’t getting paid, leading to some making their departures. Representatives for Diddy are denying the claims.The allegations are pointed at the business management firm Tri Star Sports & Entertainment, who have been handling Diddy aka Sean Combs’ money since he began serving his 50-month sentence af
  
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• Glasses Malone G-Checks Adin Ross Again, Says "Wack 100 Can't Save You"

  08-01-2026 00:01 via youtube.com
  
  
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• Sister Confirms Death Of Dallas Rapper ZeeTheWizard After New Years Shooting

  07-01-2026 23:13 via hiphopwired.com
  Source: @zeethewizard / InstagramDallas rapper ZeeTheWizard has tragically passed away following a shooting that occurred on New Year’s.Zee was reportedly involved in a shooting in the parking lot of Pink House strip club around 3 a.m., where he was allegedly shot in the head. Shortly after, a video surfaced showing fellow Texas rapper and close friend BigXThaPlug walking out of the club’s grand opening visibly shaken, saying, “F*ck they shot Zee in the head, what the f*ck.&rdq
  
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• Donald Trump Warns House GOP “I’ll Get Impeached” If They Lose Midterms, Dems On Social Media: “Say Less”

  07-01-2026 21:45 via hiphopwired.com
  MANDEL NGAN / Donald TrumpDonald Trump knows his future as President of the United States could be in trouble and sounded the alarm to his fellow MAGA republicans.While lying and “weaving” at the House GOP retreat on Tuesday, Orange Mussolini predicted that he would be impeached if Democrats manage to take back the House of Representatives in the 2026 midterm elections. 
  Trump begged Republicans to step up their cheating game and not lose. 
  “But you got to win th
  
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• L.A. Reid Sexual Assault Trial Begins Next Week

  07-01-2026 20:37 via hiphopwired.com
  L.A. Reid will stand trial next week in a sexual assault lawsuit brought by a former employee who worked under him during the mogul’s time at Arista Records. Drew Dixon claims that L.A. Reid sexually assaulted her in 2001 and essentially tanked her music executive career for denying his advances.As reported by Page Six, L.A. Reid, 69, was accused of sexual assault by Drew Dixon, who worked under Reid as Vice President of A&R for Arista Records.
  Dixon filed a suit against Reid in 2023 b
  
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• Lil Durk In Solitary Over Being Caught With An Apple Watch, Allegedly

  07-01-2026 19:56 via hiphopwired.com
  Source: Prince Williams / GettyReports are circulating that Lil Durk has been held in solitary confinement for the past four months. The Chicago rapper was allegedly caught with an Apple Watch, which prompted his attorney to file a motion requesting an update on the status of his case. As Durk has been locked up with no clear trial timeline. Christy O’Connor, Durk’s lawyer, states that he has been in solitary confinement for the last 131 days, with only one phone call per month
  
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• 50 Cent Roasts T.I. Over Stand-Up Comedy Struggles

  07-01-2026 18:44 via hiphopdx.com
  T.I. is the latest rapper to be targeted by 50 Cent and his social media shenanigans.
  The Atlanta rap legend has made an unlikely pivot into the world of stand-up comedy in recent years, but it appears the G-Unit general is not impressed by his comedic talents.
  In a since-deleted Instagram post, 50 shared a clip of T.I. seemingly bombing on stage during his recent Cheaper Than Therapy comedy special while delivering a joke about friend and collaborator Young Thug.
  “That man was fighting a
  
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• 50 Cent Working On A True Crime Series Focusing On Gang Rivalries For A&E

  07-01-2026 17:59 via hiphopwired.com
  Jason Koerner / 50 CentCurtis “50 Cent” Jackson continues to build his television empire.Deadline exclusively reports that 50 Cent and his G-Unit Film & Television tentpole are teaming up with Jonah Bekhor and Jonas Bell Pasht’s Citizen Jones to develop a new true crime series for A&E. 
  The G-Unit general is best known for the crime dramas his name is attached to, like Power and BMF, but for his latest TV project, he will be diving into the real world to focus on i
  
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• 6ix9ine Turns Himself In Blasting Akon’s ‘Locked Up’ In The Background

  07-01-2026 17:10 via hiphopwired.com
  Source: SOPA Images / SOPA Images
  6ix9ine has turned himself in to begin his three-month bid.It wouldn’t be Tekashi without a little humor mixed into a serious moment. Streamer Adin Ross was present leading up to the surrender, with his team capturing everything on video. As the sprinter van opened and the Bushwick TattleTeller stepped out, Akon’s classic “Locked Up” blared in the background.SMH…
  Before heading to the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn, 6ix9
  
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• Megan Thee Stallion Teams Up Dunkin’ For New Protein Milk Campaign

  07-01-2026 16:56 via hiphopwired.com
  Starting today (January 7), Dunkin’, the popular coffee, beverage, and doughnut brand, is rolling out its new Protein Milk menu with the help of the Houston Hot Girl, Megan The Stallion. To get eyes on the new “Dunk N’ Pump” ad campaign for the refreshed menu, Megan Thee Stallion lent her time for a fun new commercial to support the announcement.
  Dunkin’ is looking to make a big splash this year with its Protein Milk menu, which gives a new look to the Refreshers li
  
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• Senator Bill Cassidy Rips RFK Jr’s Crackpot Vaccine Schedule, Social Media Reminds Him He Was The Deciding Confirmation Vote

  07-01-2026 00:05 via hiphopwired.com
  Samuel Corum /Bill Cassidy / RFK Jr.Senator Bill Cassidy (R-La.) is once again having buyer’s remorse about Robert F. Kennedy Jr., but still doesn’t have the spine to do anything to stop him.Following the news that RFK Jr. once again lied to Senators during his confirmation hearing by continuing to push his anti-vax conspiracy theories while being the HHS Secretary, and messing with the scientifically proven childhood vaccine schedule, Bill Cassidy took to social media to issue a str
  
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• NY Producer, Skitzo Clears The Air On Disagreement With Dave East

  06-01-2026 23:28 via hiphopwired.com
  Source: Johnny Nunez / Getty/InstagramDave East recently crossed paths with a familiar face, and the interaction didn’t appear to be a friendly one.In a video that circulated online, a tense exchange appeared to unfold between East and another individual. Fans quickly began piecing together the moment, speculating that it involved an old peer attempting to reconnect with the Harlem rapper after years of being brushed off. New York producer Skitzo later sat down with Hip-Hop Wired to share
  
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• Marvel Drops 1st Trailer For ‘Wonder Man’ Starring Yahya Abdul-Mateen II

  06-01-2026 22:48 via hiphopwired.com
  Source: Marvel / Walt Disney StudiosA little more than three years ago, Marvel announced that the new Candyman, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, would be joining their ever-growing superhero family as their new Wonder Man. And now it’s finally coming to fruition as Marvel Studios has just released its first trailer for the upcoming Disney+ series.Starring Yahya Abdul-Mateen II as the titular character, the trailer for the series follows Simon (Wonder Man) as he struggles to find his footing as an up
  
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• Tyler Perry Hit With 2nd Sexual Assault Lawsuit

  06-01-2026 22:41 via hiphopwired.com
  Source: Jerod Harris / GettyEntertainment mogul Tyler Perry is facing another lawsuit from another actor, who alleges that Perry subjected him to multiple unwanted sexual advances over several years. Mario Rodriguez, an actor who appeared in Perry’s 2017 film Boo! A Madea Halloween, filed the suit on Thursday (Dec. 25) in California.In the lawsuit, Rodriguez claims that Tyler Perry first approached him through a gym trainer at Equinox in 2014. The two connected, and after he auditioned for
  
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• Jeweler TraxNYC Tells Tekashi 6ix9ine He Wants The Fade After He Gets Out Of Jail

  06-01-2026 22:31 via hiphopwired.com
  Source: Dar Yaskil / GettyOver the weekend, a video of TraxNYC (Maksud Agadjani) getting into a physical altercation with another jeweler went viral. While most of the world was more concerned about Cheeto Jesus possibly leading America into World War III, others were fixated on the drama unfolding in the diamond district of New York City.Now it seems like TraxNYC is out looking for more blood as he put Tekashi 6ix9ine on notice that he’d love to square up against the rainbow-haired rapper
  
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• A$AP Rocky Drops New “Punk Rocky” Video Featuring Winona Ryder

  06-01-2026 22:22 via hiphopwired.com
  Source: Taylor Hill / GettyWith the pending release of his long-awaited Don’t Be Dumb album just 10 days away, A$AP Rocky is looking to get people talking and heads bopping, and after watching his latest video, “Punk Rocky,” Pretty Flacko just may be able to get that done.Starring Winona Ryder, “Punk Rocky” seemingly takes us back to a mid-’90s vibe both sonically and visually as A$AP takes his talents to the burbs. Rather than introduce his Caucasian neighbor
  
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• Rap Scholar Mickey Factz Breaks Down Bars, NYU, Drake, Jay-Z vs Nas & What the Culture Is Missing

  06-01-2026 22:07 via youtube.com
  
  
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• Meta Delays International Release of Its Ray-Ban Display Glasses

  06-01-2026 21:40 via hiphopwired.com
  Meta / Meta Ray-Ban DisplayThose abroad looking forward to sporting Meta’s new Ray-Ban display glasses, you’re going to have to wait a tad bit longer to do so.
  Meta announced at CES 2026 that it is delaying the release of its Ray-Ban Display smart glasses in the UK, France, Italy, and Canada.The reasoning behind its decision is due to “unprecedented demand and limited inventory.
  Meta didn’t share a new date for customers in those countries, only saying on its blog that &l
  
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• Kyrie Irving Pays $11K For Independent Rapper LaRussell’s Album

  06-01-2026 20:39 via hiphopwired.com
  Source: Dana Jacobs/NBPA Headshot / Dana Jacobs/NBPA HeadshotKyrie Irving is putting his money where his mouth is by supporting one of Hip-Hop’s most promising independent acts.As LaRussell once said, “Billboard can’t count my spins, I’m out the trunk.” He has truly embraced the independent route and stuck to it. While many up-and-coming rappers fold once a lucrative contract is on the table, the Bay Area MC chose the long road, refusing to cut corners, and it&rsquo
  
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• Mayor Zohran Mamdani Protecting New Yorkers’ Pockets Via New Executive Orders

  06-01-2026 19:20 via hiphopwired.com
  Mayor Zohran Mamdani is easing forward into his mayoral duties in the early days of his administration and is already making good on a campaign trail promise. Mayor Zohran Mamdani signed two executive orders into effect, which were designed to protect consumers from junk fees and other deceptive business practices.The New York Times reports that Mayor Zohran Mamdani, just five days on the job, has put forth two executive orders and addressed their purpose in a news conference held on Monday (Jan
  
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• Former Pro Skateboarder Terry Kennedy Free From Prison

  06-01-2026 18:42 via hiphopwired.com
  Terry Kennedy, a former professional skateboarder who worked with the likes of Pharrell Williams and other celebs, was released from prison at the end of last year. Terry Kennedy was convicted of two counts of aggravated battery in a 2021 assault case involving fellow skateboarder Josiah Kassahun.
  TMZ Sports, which has been covering the matter intently, reports that Terry Kennedy, 40, was released on New Year’s Eve (December 31) of 2025. Kennedy’s case was heard in a DuPage County co
  
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• CBS Evening News’ Tony Dokoupil Clowned For First Week On-Air Flubs

  06-01-2026 18:06 via hiphopwired.com
  Spencer Platt / CBS Evening NewsCBS News under Trump-aligned former opinion columnist Bari Weiss is off to a very sloppy start, and no one is honestly shocked about that.Jokes were abundant during CBS Evening News’ fresh start with its MAGA-friendly host, Tony Dokoupil, who came out of the gate looking very amateurish to say the least. 
  Dokoupil flubbed a transition between segments on his first night, completely mixing up a story about Minnesota Governor Tim Walz announcing he was dr
  
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