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• Instagram Will Now Allow Users To Reorganize Their Profile Grids

  09-06-2026 23:14 via hiphopwired.com
  
  NurPhoto / InstagramIt only took nearly a year, but Instagram is finally rolling out a new feature that will let users reorganize their profile grids.
  The Meta-owned platform announced that the feature, which was once available to some users in test groups,began rolling out to users on both iOS and Android platforms beginning June 8.
  Photos on your grid, outside of pinned posts, were shared in chronological order. The new feature will now allow users to move posts by long-pressing them and placi
  
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• Boosie Calls Himself & Webbie “The Best Duo Ever”

  09-06-2026 23:08 via hiphopwired.com
  
  Source: Julia Beverly / GettyBoosie Badazz recently sat down for an interview on Posted On the Corner With Incognito and DJ Misses.He spoke about family, music, and a few topics that only Mr. Badazz could turn into a viral moment. The conversation kicked off Boosie proudly highlighting his son’s academic success, making it clear he’s happy with how he’s been raised.“Not one B, I raised them right.” Badazz said, noting his son is bringing home straight A’s.From
  
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• Matt Damon To Use Hip-Hop To Address Global Water Crisis

  09-06-2026 22:48 via hiphopwired.com
  
  Matt Damon doesn’t come to mind when one thinks about Hip-Hop music, but he’s employing the culture as a vehicle to support a necessary initiative. With his Water.org co-founder, Gary White, Matt Damon is using music as a way to bring attention to Get Blue, which connects consumers with partner brands that are aiming their collective efforts to address the global water crisis.In a new feature from GQ, Matt Damon and engineer turned philanthropist, Gary White, talk at length about Wat
  
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• Lil Baby Calls DJ Akademiks The Feds, Ak Fires Back

  09-06-2026 19:57 via hiphopwired.com
  
  Source: YouTube / YoutubeDJ Akademiks and Lil Baby have started exchanging shots online and neither of them plan on backing down.The latest round began after Wham was spotted filming a music video for an unreleased collab with EST Gee. In a snippet making rounds on the internet, the Atlanta rapper appeared to take direct aim at Akademiks.“F*ck Akademiks that n*gga the feds.”As expected, Big Ak wasn’t about to let that one slide. The media personality fired back almost immediate
  
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• Sir No Chill Charles Barkley Refers To Cardi B As “Cardi D’s” At NBA Finals Game 3

  09-06-2026 18:50 via hiphopwired.com
  
  Source: Dylan Buell / GettyGame 3 of the NBA Finals in New York City was one of the worst days New Yorkers experienced in recent history. Not only did city officials shut down foot traffic in Midtown to accommodate the arrival of the human jinx known as Donald Trump, but the world watched as referees basically handed the San Antonio Spurs the victory in what many felt was blatant favoritism throughout the game.That being said, Cardi B’s halftime performance did give New Yorkers something t
  
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• Liar Liar: Charles Blow Takes Down MAGA Pundit On CNN

  09-06-2026 18:44 via hiphopwired.com
  
  Source: Arturo Holmes / GettyOn Monday night’s (June 8) episode of CNN’s NewsNight, the panel moderated by host Abby Phillip were front-row attendees to CNN commentator Charles Blow blasting Hal Lambert, a Republican megadonor and frequent NewsNight guest as a “liar”.
  
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• Summer Grays Is Building Businesses Across Healthcare, Tech And Media

  09-06-2026 18:00 via youtube.com
  
  
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• President Donald Trump Doesn’t Think Stephen A. Smith Could Be President

  09-06-2026 16:32 via hiphopwired.com
  
  President Donald Trump had some choice words for the presidential hopes of ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith, perhaps in retaliation for the host’s comments. After attending Game 3 of the NBA Finals in New York, President Trump delivered his comments on Smith, attacking his intellect in the process.The big story in New York was President Trump returning to the city to attend the contest between the New York Knicks and the San Antonio Spurs. Stephen A. Smith aimed harsh words at the president a
  
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• Offset Checks Driver For Allegedly Touching Women Aggressively

  09-06-2026 16:13 via hiphopwired.com
  
  Source: Paras Griffin / GettyOffset nearly came to blows with a driver in Monaco after witnessing what multiple people described as aggressive behavior toward women.The Atlanta rapper appeared heated as he confronted the driver, who was allegedly grabbing women by the neck while attempting to remove them from a vehicle. According to witnesses at the scene, the driver was “manhandling women aggressively, pulling their hair, and trying to get them out of his car.” Footage caught by TMZ
  
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• Umlaut JAŸ-Z Announces Paris & Los Angeles Shows

  09-06-2026 15:42 via hiphopwired.com
  
  Source: Al Bello / GettyUmlaut JAŸ-Z is going to be active this fall. On Tuesday (June 9), the Hip-Hop mogul and Roc Nation announced that he will be performing in Paris and Los Angeles in September and October, respectively.
  The shows go down in Paris, on Thursday, September 10, 2026 at Stade De France, and Los Angeles, Friday, October 23, 2026 at SoFi Stadium. Tickets go on sale starting Thursday, June 11 through Citi and Mastercard presales, while general sales will kick off Friday, June
  
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• Umlaut JAŸ-Z Announces Fall Paris & Los Angeles Shows

  09-06-2026 15:42 via hiphopwired.com
  
  Source: Al Bello / GettyUmlaut JAŸ-Z is going to be active this fall. On Tuesday (June 9), the Hip-Hop mogul and Roc Nation announced that he will be performing in Paris and Los Angeles in September and October, respectively.
  The shows go down in Paris, on Thursday, September 10, 2026 at Stade De France, and Los Angeles, Friday, October 23, 2026 at SoFi Stadium. Tickets go on sale starting Thursday, June 11 through Citi and Mastercard presales, while general sales will kick off Friday, June
  
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• Umlaut JAŸ-Z Announce Fall Paris & Los Angeles Shows

  09-06-2026 15:42 via hiphopwired.com
  
  Source: Al Bello / GettyUmlaut JAŸ-Z is going to be active this fall. On Tuesday (June 9), the Hip-Hop mogul and Roc Nation announced that he will be performing in Paris and Los Angeles in September and October, respectively.
  The shows go down in Paris, on Thursday, September 10, 2026 at Stade De France, and Los Angeles, Friday, October 23, 2026 at SoFi Stadium. Tickets go on sale starting Thursday, June 11 through Citi and Mastercard presales, while general sales will kick off Friday, June
  
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• Westside Gunn Shuts Down JAŸ-Z & Griselda Rift Rumors

  09-06-2026 14:28 via hiphopwired.com
  
  Source: Johnny Nunez / GettyWestside Gunn is pushing back after a new round of Griselda rumors hit the timeline. This time, the chatter involves JAŸ-Z, business splits and the long-speculated tension between Griselda’s core trio.
  
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• Knicks Lose First Game Since April, Commander In Sleep Donald Trump To Blame

  09-06-2026 14:12 via hiphopwired.com
  
  Source: Al Bello / GettyDonald Trump just had to make it about himself. With the Knicks on an epic 13-game winning streak that saw them up 2-0 against the Spurs in the NBA Finals, the Commander In Sleep just had to attend game 3 — and right on brand, due to the Trump Effect, the squad suffered a loss.
  Cheeto was invited by the team owner James Dolan, who has long been a Trump supporter. This is despite New York City and Knicks fans being generally anti-Trump by default. Nevertheless, the c
  
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