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• Cam’ron & Vic Mensa Clash Over Africa Comments

  07-08-2026 22:14 via hiphopwired.com
  
  Source: GFive Cultivation / GFIVECam’ron and Vic Mensa are going back and forth after comments about Africa sparked an unexpected debate.Killa and Vic beefing in 2026 definitely wasn’t our bingo card, but here we are. The exchange started after the Dipset rapper addressed his heritage during a recent conversation.“I’m not African, I f*ck with Africans… I’m not African, bro. [Co-host] Sen [City] went to Africa and told me people stink.”Vic Mensa quickly
  
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• Foot Locker Teams Up With Method Man For Fresh Commercial Spot

  07-08-2026 21:09 via hiphopwired.com
  
  Source: YouTube / Foot LockerFoot Locker has been the go-to spot for sneakers and sports attire for five decades and counting now and while most people feel the establishment is fine just the way it is, the sports brand retailer is looking to reintroduce itself with the help of a Hip-Hop icon.Foot Locker is on the verge of launching a brand new platform and have enlisted the timeless talents of the Ticallion Stallion, Method Man to help them get their point across. In a new commercial spot, John
  
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• Old Yeller: Social Media Clowns Trump’s New Wigpiece

  07-08-2026 21:02 via hiphopwired.com
  
  Source: Chip Somodevilla / GettyOn Wednesday (August 5), President Donald Trump appeared before an audience in Las Vegas, Nevada to discuss his administration’s economic policy. But many on the Internet were paying to his apparently new hairpiece, and roasting him for how bad it looked. Trump addressed the crowd at the Red Rocks Casino Resort and Spa, focusing on promoting new tax policies and touting one part of his “One, Big Beautiful Bill” agenda, which was the “N
  
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• Lil Wayne Slides In ‘Teen Mom’ Rachel Beaver’s DM, She Was All For It

  07-08-2026 19:56 via hiphopwired.com
  
  Source: handout / Republic RecordsLil Wayne’s bounce-back game is A1, as the rap legend was caught in 4K sliding into a reality TV star’s DM.Shortly after announcing to the world that he’s single, Weezy isn’t wasting no time getting back in the field. Teen Mom star Rachel Beaver recently revealed that the New Orleans rapper popped up in her inbox. To be fair, according to the screenshots, she kicked things off first.Beaver opened the conversation by telling Tunechi, &ldqu
  
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• Busta Rhymes Unveils J Dilla-Produced “SPAZZZ” Single

  07-08-2026 18:52 via hiphopwired.com
  
  Busta Rhymes has been teasing a sequel to his 2007 mixtape, Dillagence, built atop beats from the late, great J Dilla. Now, it appears that day is nearing soon after Busta Rhymes dropped off a new single, “SPAZZZ,” featuring production from J Dilla, although some fans have raised questions.
  The track “SPAZZZ” is an aggressive track that opens with Busta Rhymes’ signature baritone over Dilla’s bouncy but hard-driving track.
  “Blundering fools be wondering
  
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• Lil Durk Hit With 4th Superseding Indictment Before Trial

  07-08-2026 17:43 via hiphopwired.com
  
  Lil Durk is slated to face trial in the murder-for-hire plot that led to the death of rival Quondo Rondo’s cousin later this month, and there are new developments. Lil Durk was hit with a fourth superseding indictment, adding to a list of charges as prosecutors gather more evidence, with the rapper’s defense attorneys arguing the findings.XXL examined court documents related to Lil Durk’s case, revealing that prosecutors filed the latest indictment on July 31. Durk was hit with
  
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• Biggest Takeaways From Pooh Shiesty’s New Album ‘All Eyes On Shiest’

  07-08-2026 16:01 via hiphopwired.com
  
  Source: @poohshiesty / InstagramPooh Shiesty has broken his silence with the release of his new album, All Eyes On Shiest.The Memphis rapper is once again behind bars as he battle a high-profile legal case. Shiesty was arrested in connection with an alleged kidnapping and robbery involving Gucci Mane and has been denied bond multiple times while awaiting trialDespite his legal situation, the project gives fans new music from one of Memphis’ biggest names.Before this case, Pooh Shiesty was
  
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• Own Goal: Haitian Trump Supporter Upset Over TPS Removal

  07-08-2026 00:22 via hiphopwired.com
  
  Source: Kirk Irwin / GettyThe Trump administration’s decision to revoke Temporary Protected Status for Haitian migrants living in the United States is eliciting major concern. But one news interview of a Haitian restaurant owner about the impact also led to the owner disclosing that he voted for President Donald Trump.The situation affecting 330,000 to 350,000 Haitians in the United States was the focus of a segment on the Wednesday evening (Aug. 5) episode of the CBS Evening News. Reporte
  
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• Ludacris Reacts To Social Media Calling “Roll Out” The “Nosey” Song

  06-08-2026 23:09 via hiphopwired.com
  
  Source: Prince Williams / GettyLudacris stopped by the Urban One Summit and caught up with Hip-Hop Wired.The Atlanta legend is nowhere near finished stacking wins across Hip-Hop, film, and his various business ventures. While attending the event, Ludacris even gave Urban One program directors a preview of new music that’s on the way. Last month, he teamed up with GloRilla for their collaboration, “Real Hustla.”Before that release, Luda dropped “Pull Over,” his first
  
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• Boosie Badazz Keeps It Real On ‘Rickey Smiley On The Spot’, Explains Pardon Jig

  06-08-2026 22:09 via hiphopwired.com
  
  Source: Paras Griffin / GettyIf there’s one thing that Boosie Badazz is going to do, it’s speak his mind. And on the latest episode of the Rickey Smiley On The Spot podcast, the rapper does that heavily and talks about everything he’s been through and encountered.
  
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• Man Who Knocked Out Hawaii Congressional Candidate Says 2-Piece Recipient Threatened To Shoot Woman

  06-08-2026 22:07 via hiphopwired.com
  
  Source: X / xA Hawaii congressional candidate’s campaign may have just taken the hardest hit imaginable after a viral video captured him getting knocked out during a wild confrontation on a Maui beach.
  
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• Tupac Shakur Murder Suspect Heads To Trial Monday

  06-08-2026 20:05 via hiphopwired.com
  
  Source: Pool / GettyA trial date is set for the man accused of orchestrating the murder of Hip-Hop icon Tupac Shakur.
  The Associated Press reports that the long-awaited trial of Duane “Keffe D” Davis is scheduled to begin on Monday, August 10. Davis, who has been jailed since 2023, faces one count of murder with a deadly weapon with the intent to promote, further or assist a criminal gang. He has pleaded not guilty to the crime.While it is unlikely that the trial will reveal the gunm
  
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• Malice Of Clipse Accused Of Thieving A Glizzy In Chicago [UPDATE]

  06-08-2026 19:20 via hiphopwired.com
  
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  Pusha T and Malice, collectively known as Clipse, are having a resurgence in their career on the heels of their critically acclaimed album, Let God Sort Them Out. While visiting Chicago for Lollapalooza, a famous eatery in the city is accusing Malice of taking a glizzy without paying for it.For those uninitiated, The Wiener’s Circle is known for its array of Chicago-style hot dogs, polish sausages, burgers, and fries. The service is, in a word, colorful, with employees and customer
  
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• Mexican Influencer Cesar Gastelum Shot Dead On Livestream

  06-08-2026 19:15 via hiphopwired.com
  
  Cesar Gastelum, a popular Mexican influencer, was shot and killed during a livestream after a gunman rode up on a motorcycle. Authorities in Mexico are investigating the brazen murder, while speculation online bubbles over.Cesar Gastelum, who boasted over 600,000 followers on the TikTok platform, was livestreaming in front of a fast food eatery in the city of Culiacán on Tuesday evening (August 4), according to a CNN report. The outlet broke down the livestream footage, which they saw was
  
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• Perez Hilton In Hospital After Appearing To Harm Himself On Livestream

  06-08-2026 18:17 via hiphopwired.com
  
  Perez Hilton, a well-known celebrity blogger and media personality, is currently hospitalized after appearing to harm himself during a livestream broadcast. While details and questions continue to emerge about Perez Hilton’s health status, many online are reacting to the news.Several outlets, including CNN, reported on the incident involving Perez Hilton, although law enforcement officials have confirmed nothing. In CNN’s report, Hilton’s fans called the police after they repor
  
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• Rockstar Games & Netflix To Premiere ‘Grand Theft Auto VI: An Extended Look’ Later This August

  06-08-2026 17:36 via hiphopwired.com
  
  Source: Netflix / Rockstar GamesIn just a few short months, gamers will finally get the chance to once again immerse themselves in a digital world of sex, drugs and violence when Grand Theft Auto VI finally drops on Nov. 19. Although the game doesn’t need any hype or promotion to move units, Rockstar Games and Netflix are collaborating to do just that.On Aug. 27, Netflix will premiere Grand Theft Auto VI: An Extended Look, which will delve into the highly anticipated game that’s been
  
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• Kurupt Reveals How Eminem & Dr. Dre Helped Him Through Alcohol Addiction

  06-08-2026 15:36 via hiphopwired.com
  
  Source: Heritage Music Group / HMG WestKurupt is opening up about one of the darkest chapters of his life and the two Hip-Hop legends who helped him through it.The Dogg Pound rapper recently reflected on his battle with alcoholism during an appearance on Sway In The Morning. Kurupt revealed that his addiction became so severe it led to multiple seizures and medically induced comas, forcing him to confront his health before it was too late.Looking back, Kurupt credited Dr. Dre for offering words
  
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• Trolli Unveils Spicy Crawlers, Drop Jeff Cole-Designed Sneakers Lil Kicks

  06-08-2026 03:29 via hiphopwired.com
  
  Trolli, the sour gummi giant, has a new addition to its already classic lineup of products. Trolli now has its Spicy Crawlers gummy worms, packed with a bit of habanero, and the brand also has a new sneaker drop as well.The Spicy Crawlers are Trolli’s latest candy release, with habanero spice spread across three flavors: mango habanero, pineapple habanero, and strawberry habanero.
  To commemorate the new candy drop, the brand connected with visual artist and sneaker designer Jeff Cole for t
  
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• Rihanna Stuns At Crop Over In Carnival-Ready Outfit

  05-08-2026 23:38 via hiphopwired.com
  
  Rihanna has become comfortable as one of the top businesswomen of her era, adding to her lore as she continues to stray further away from music. That said, Rihanna popped out at this year’s Crop Over in her home country, stunning in a Carnival-ready fit that showed off curvy looks.Rihanna returned to Barbados to join the Crop Over festivities and, naturally, images of the superstar made their rounds online. In images shared by Kristopher Streek, also a native of Barbados, Rih-Rih is decked
  
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• Dave Bautista In Talks To Play Kratos In Amazon’s ‘God Of War’ Series

  05-08-2026 23:08 via hiphopwired.com
  
  Source: Chelsea Guglielmino / GettyDave Bautista may finally be stepping into one of the most fan-requested roles of his career. He is in talks to play Krartos for Amazon’s God of War series.
  
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• Joe Budden Questions Whether Lil Wayne’s Abs Are Real

  05-08-2026 22:29 via hiphopwired.com
  
  Source: handout / Republic RecordsJoe Budden and his podcast co-hosts found themselves debating one the most random topics, Lil Wayne’s abs.The self-proclaimed Greatest Rapper Alive recently went viral after taking the stage shirtless during a stop on his 20 Years of Carter Classics tour. While seeing Weezy perform without a shirt isn’t anything new, fans couldn’t stop talking about his noticeably chiseled physique.Many people online buying the transformation, one user joked, &
  
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• Struggle Attorney Jeanine Pirro Defends Reflecting Pool Fumble To Trump


  05-08-2026 22:13 via hiphopwired.com
  
  Source: Tom Williams / GettyAccording to reports, the U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia Jeanine Pirro had a tense meeting with President Donald Trump at the White House. The subject of that meeting was her withdrawal of charges against a former Olympian accused of vandalizing the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool.Pirro was spotted on Monday (Aug. 3), heading to the White House by a photographer with CBS News. Photos showed her arriving with a large office box in tow, just before Secretar
  
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• Diddy Gets Release Date Pushed Back After Brawl

  05-08-2026 21:07 via hiphopwired.com
  
  Sean “Diddy” Combs recently received some positive news regarding his prison sentence, which was moved up to January 2028. However, the recent brawl Diddy was involved in resulted in the mogul getting his date pushed back an additional month.As reported by USA Today, Sean “Diddy” Combs, 56, will now be released on February 20, 2028, which came after he received word that his release date was moved up to January 24, 2026.
  Combs is serving a 50-month federal prison sentence
  
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• Young Thug Tries To Recruit Quavo As The Next Piece Of YSL’s Super Team

  05-08-2026 19:17 via hiphopwired.com
  
  Source: David Becker / GettyYoung Thug is continuing to build could become one Hip-Hop’s strongest rosters at YSL.The Atlanta rapper has been adding to the label’s lineup by signing rising artists including Tezzus, Diamond, and 1300 Saint. He also recently introduced Yume as the first lady of YSL, further expanding the label’s talent pool.Now, Thugger has sights set on veteran. Not just any vet, Quavo. The two have built plenty of chemistry over the years, collaborating on reco
  
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• Joe Budden Launches ‘Crime In America’ Podcast With Wolf Entertainment

  05-08-2026 17:40 via hiphopwired.com
  
  Joe Budden might be best known for hosting one of the most popular entertainment podcasts around, and he’s now entering into a new lane. Partnering with Wolf Entertainment, Joe Budden is launching a new true crime podcast series titled Crime In America.After teasing the news on his eponymously named podcast, Joe Budden unveiled a trailer for Crime In America, connecting his love of true crime series and documentaries to his massive podcasting empire.
  Wolf Entertainment, the company behind
  
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• Everything We Know About Drake’s ’Strong Women, Stronger Drinks’ Event

  05-08-2026 17:14 via hiphopwired.com
  
  Source: Prince Williams/Wireimage / Prince Williams/WireimageDrake has a habit of turning exclusive gatherings into some of the internet’s biggest talking points, and his “Strong Women, Stronger Drinks” event was no different. Held in Toronto, the third annual edition of the celebration quickly went viral as clips flooded social media showing Drake mingling with guests, handing out extravagant gifts and creating another memorable hometown moment. While the event remains invite-
  
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• JAŸ-Z Returns With Some New Work On Beyoncé’s “Morning Dew (Donk)” Remix

  05-08-2026 16:30 via hiphopwired.com
  
  Source: Roc Nation / Roc NationFor years now JAŸ-Z and Beyoncé have established themselves as music artists who basically never collaborate with anyone outside their happy marriage but when they finally do best believe 9 times out of 10 it’s going to be with each other.In the wee hours of Wednesday morning (Aug. 5), Beyoncé released the remix to her latest cut “Morning Dew” which featured some guest vocals from her hubby, Hova who spit his first new verse on
  
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• JAŸ-Z Returns With Some New Work On Beyonce’s “Morning Dew (Donk)” Remix

  05-08-2026 16:30 via hiphopwired.com
  
  Source: Roc Nation / Roc NationFor years now JAŸ-Z and Beyonce´ have established themselves as music artists who basically never collaborate with anyone outside their happy marriage but when they finally do best believe 9 times out of 10 it’s going to be with each other.In the wee hours of Wednesday morning (Aug. 5), Beyonce´ released the remix to her latest cut “Morning Dew” which featured some guest vocals from her hubby, Hova who spit his first new verse on
  
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• Drakeo The Ruler’s Brother Shuts Down Rumors Involving Drake

  05-08-2026 15:39 via hiphopwired.com
  
  Source: Timothy Norris / GettyConspiracy theories surrounding Drakeo The Ruler’s death continue to circulate, but his brother, Ralfy The Plug, is clearing the air.The West Coast rapper was fatally stabbed backstage at the Once Upon a Time in L.A. festival in 2021. In the years since, fans and internet detectives have continued to speculate about who may have been involved.
  Due to his public fued with Drakeo at the time, YG has frequently been mentioned in online discussions, even though no
  
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• 21 Savage Gives Back To Atlanta With 10th Annual School Drive

  04-08-2026 22:21 via hiphopwired.com
  
  Source: Club Shay Shay / Youtube21 Savage is continuing his commitment to giving back to the community with another successful back-to-school drive.The Slaughter Gang rapper recently hosted the 10th “Issa Back 2 School Drive” at the Wade Walker Family YMCA in DeKalb County, Georgia. Through his Leading By Example Foundation, 21 Savage provided backpacks, school supplies, shoes, and food to nearly 2,000 students ahead of the new school year.For the past decade, the annual event has he
  
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• T.I. & Tiny Renew Their Wedding Vows After 16 Years Of Marriage

  04-08-2026 20:00 via hiphopwired.com
  
  Source: Tiny / InstagramLove is still in the air for T.I. and his longtime wife, Tiny Harris.The couple celebrated 16 years of marriage by renewing their wedding vows during an intimate ceremony in Jamaica. Surrounded by close family and friends, T.I. and Tiny said “I do” all over again, marking another chapter in their decades-long relationship.Photos from the celebration captured a beautiful ceremony, with the couple exchanging vows beneath a flower-covered altar before celebrating
  
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• Killer Mike, Domani & T.I. Open 4th Season Of Red Bull Spiral

  04-08-2026 19:44 via hiphopwired.com
  
  Red Bull Spiral, the circular one-take freestyle cypher session, is back for its fourth season, this time putting on for the A. Atlanta legends Killer Mike and T.I. rock the Red Bull Spiral session alongside Tip’s son, Domani.The concept of Red Bull Spiral is simple. Get some spitters in a cypher, deliver your bars in one take as the camera circles the MC going to work. With a booming beat from fellow Atlanta star DJ Toomp, the trio all deliver their verses with measurable punch.Killer Mik
  
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• Killer Mike, Domani & T.I. Continue 4th Season Of Red Bull Spiral

  04-08-2026 19:44 via hiphopwired.com
  
  Red Bull Spiral, the circular one-take freestyle cypher session, is continuing its fourth season, this time putting on for the A. Atlanta legends Killer Mike and T.I. rock the Red Bull Spiral session alongside Tip’s son, Domani.The concept of Red Bull Spiral is simple. Get some spitters in a cypher, deliver your bars in one take as the camera circles the MC going to work. With a booming beat from fellow Atlanta star DJ Toomp, the trio all deliver their verses with measurable punch.Killer M
  
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• Hoax?!: ‘NY Post’ Dragged For Suspect Mamdani 9/11 Story

  04-08-2026 18:56 via hiphopwired.com
  
  Source: The Washington Post / GettyOn Monday (Aug. 3), independent journalist Judd Legum delivered an update on a bombshell report that showed that the New York Post published a cover story claiming “thousands” of 9/11 families were trying to ban New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani from the 25th anniversary ceremony at Ground Zero.
  
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• Hoax?!: ‘NY Post’ Dragged For Alleged Mamdani 9/11 Story

  04-08-2026 18:56 via hiphopwired.com
  
  Source: The Washington Post / GettyOn Monday (Aug. 3), independent journalist Judd Legum delivered an update on a bombshell report that showed that the New York Post published a cover story claiming “thousands” of 9/11 families were trying to ban New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani from the 25th anniversary ceremony at Ground Zero.
  
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• Hoax?!: NY Post Dragged For Alleged Mamdani 9/11 Story

  04-08-2026 18:56 via hiphopwired.com
  
  Source: The Washington Post / GettyOn Monday (August 3), independent journalist Judd Legum delivered an update on a bombshell report that showed that The New York Post published a cover story claiming ‘thousands’ of 9/11 families were trying to ban New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani from the 25th anniversary ceremony at Ground Zero.”
  
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• MAGA Nicki Minaj Is Charging Fans $10 A Month For Access To Her “Exclusive” Tweets

  04-08-2026 18:53 via hiphopwired.com
  
  Source: Bernard Smalls / @PhotosByBeanzCould MAGA’s latest darling, Nicki Minaj, need to expand her streams of income? We don’t know, but Erika Kirk’s new bestie has suddenly taken an interesting approach to rack up some extra dough for her faithful Barbz fanbase.
  According to TMZ, Nicki Minaj has decided to begin charging her faithful followers a cool $10 a month for access to “exclusive content” on her social media accounts. While we’re not knocking anyone f
  
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• Dr. Dre Spotted With Mystery Woman At Nobu Malibu Amid New Romance

  04-08-2026 18:47 via hiphopwired.com
  
  Dr. Dre and Bravo TV star Michelle Saniei were recently reported to be an item after being spotted at Nobu Malibu earlier in the year. Dr. Dre returned to the same location, this time spotted by a mystery woman who was not Saniei.TMZ reports that Dr. Dre was seen alongside a mystery woman at Nobu Malibu, and while the outlet smartly added that they couldn’t confirm if it was a date or not, the images are out there.
  From what we’ve seen, it just looks like Dre is out for a quick bite
  
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• New York ICE Agents Will Keep Masks On After Judge’s Ruling

  04-08-2026 17:15 via hiphopwired.com
  
  New York’s push to require ICE agents to reveal their faces and ditch their customary masks has been blocked by a federal judge. On Monday (August 3), the judge overseeing the matter issued an injunction requiring ICE agents to keep their masks on while on duty.As reported by the New York Times, the state had a ban in place that prevented immigration officers from donning masks and to display indentification. The Department of Justice has railed against New York’s stance wi
  
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• Lupe Fiasco Shares New Song “Shrink,” References CRS Era

  04-08-2026 16:46 via hiphopwired.com
  
  Lupe Fiasco is staying away from podcast microphones at the moment and getting back to the music, sharing a new track via social media. The song, titled “Shrink,” was apparently crafted during Lupe Fiasco’s Child Rebel Soldier (CRS) supergroup era, and he shared the potential title of their collaborative album.
  The track “Shrink” is crafted as a longer metaphor about materialism and the connection to high-end fashion, with the video for the snippet showing a row of
  
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• Cardi B & Megan Thee Stallion’s “WAP” Earns Diamond Certification

  04-08-2026 16:07 via hiphopwired.com
  
  Source: Screenshot / YoutubeCardi B is celebrating yet another major milestone in her career.Her chart-topping hit “WAP,” featuring Megan Thee Stallion, has officially earned Diamond certification. Released in 2020, the record has remained relevant, with the two rap stars now adding another historic achievement to their résumés.The song didn’t just dominate the charts, it became a pop culture staple, turning “WAP” into a phrase recognized by just about
  
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• Fergie Baby's Top 5 Harlem Artists - One Of Them Will Shock

  04-08-2026 15:59 via youtube.com
  
  Fergie Baby's Top 5 Harlem Artists - One Of Them Will Shock
  
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• Ice Cube and W.C. Perform In Long Beach, CA

  04-08-2026 15:00 via youtube.com
  
  Ice Cube and W.C. Perform In Long Beach, CA
  
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• Malice Of Clipse Accused Of Thieving A Glizzy In Chicago

  04-08-2026 02:13 via hiphopwired.com
  
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  Pusha T and Malice, collectively known as Clipse, are having a resurgence in their career on the heels of their critically acclaimed album, Let God Sort Them Out. While visiting Chicago for Lollapalooza, a famous eatery in the city is accusing Malice of taking a glizzy without paying for it.For those uninitiated, The Wiener’s Circle is known for its array of Chicago-style hot dogs, polish sausages, burgers, and fries. The service is, in a word, colorful, with employees and customer
  
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• Remy Ma Shades Papoose In The Midst Of Divorce

  04-08-2026 02:03 via youtube.com
  
  Remy Ma Shades Papoose In The Midst Of Divorce
  
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• Meek Mill “Nightmares To Dreams,” YG ft. Pusha T “OMG” & More | Daily Visuals 8.3.26

  04-08-2026 01:40 via hiphopwired.com
  
  If you keep up with Meek Mill you’d know that the last decade of his career has been rather rough thanks to the likes of Drake, the judicial system and those rumors surrounding Diddy, but the man is a fighter from Philly so regardless of how rocky things get for him you can count on him coming back swinging.Hoping to put the past behind him and get things back on track, Meek Mill comes through with some new visuals to “Nightmares To Dreams” and takes things back to the block to
  
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• State Of New York Sues Kalshi, Frames Company As “Illegal”

  04-08-2026 01:28 via hiphopwired.com
  
  Kalshi, a prediction market platform where users can bet on far more than sports outcomes, has come under fire in the state of New York. Last week, Gov. Kathy Hochul and AG Letitia James announced that the state is suing Kalshi, framing the company as an “illegal gambling” operation.The rise of Kalshi in recent times has been tied to several controversies, including gearing its platform for younger users, betting on the Gaza conflict, and bets on the demise of Iran’s Supreme Le
  
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• Mahershala Ali Channels The Spirit Of Blade In New Trailer To ‘Your Mother Your Mother Your Mother’

  03-08-2026 22:16 via hiphopwired.com
  
  Source: Emma McIntyre / GettyNow that it’s been confirmed that Mahershala Ali will no longer be taking on the mantle of Blade in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (damn you, Kevin Feige!), the Oscar winning actor has no other option than to move on with his career but luckily for us it seems like he’s got a banger of a film on deck and we can’t wait to take it in.Over the weekend Amazon MGM Studios released their first trailer for Your Mother Your Mother Your Mother, which stars Ma
  
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• A$AP Rocky Cancels Logo Collaboration After Designer Leaks His DM

  03-08-2026 22:14 via hiphopwired.com
  
  Source: Ollie Millington / GettyA$AP Rocky was apparently ready to recruit a respected graphic designer for some branding work, but the possible collaboration ended before it could even begin.
  
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• Mamdani Picks Veteran Black Politician Jennifer Jones Austin To Lead NYPD Watchdog

  03-08-2026 22:13 via hiphopwired.com
  
  Source: Arturo Holmes / GettyLast Friday (July 31), New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani appointed Jennifer Jones Austin, a notable Black political leader to head the Civilian Complaint Review Board. Austin’s appointment comes amid open criticism of Mamdani’s administration not having sufficient Black representation.“Jennifer Jones Austin has spent her career standing with New Yorkers who are too often shut out of the halls of power,” Mamdani said in a statement announcing
  
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