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T.I. On Rappers Doing Verzuz Battles, “Poor People Activity”

23-06-2026 22:11 via hiphopwired.com

Source: Kevin D. Liles/Atlanta Braves / GettyIt’s safe to say T.I. won’t be stepping into a Verzuz battle anytime soon.Months after challenging 50 Cent to a friendly showdown, the Atlanta rapper appears to have had a change of heart. During a recent appearance on The Joe Budden Podcast, TIP revealed that he’s no longer interested in participating in the popular battle series.“I don’t want to indulge in that side of life no more. I ain’t even interested, bruh.

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Sexyy Red Sues Security Guard After $500K Worth Of Jewelry Allegedly Stolen

23-06-2026 19:34 via hiphopwired.com

Source: Prince Williams/WireImage / Prince Williams/WireimageSexyy Red is taking legal action after claiming hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of personal belongings were stolen from her mother’s home.According to reports, the St. Louis rapper has filed a lawsuit accusing a former security guard of being involved in the theft roughly $500,000 worth of valuables. The alleged burglary reportedly took place during a birthday-celebration for her mother. Among the items reported missi

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Brooklyn Public Library To Release A Limited Edition JAŸ-Z Library Card For ‘Reasonable Doubt”s 30th Anniversary

23-06-2026 17:24 via hiphopwired.com

Source: Instagram / Brooklyn Public LibraryIt’s been 30 years since JAŸ-Z dropped his classic debut album, Reasonable Doubt, and to commemorate the album’s anniversary, the Brooklyn Public Library is releasing a limited-edition library card with the album cover’s likeness.Just weeks before JAŸ-Z is set to take over Yankee Stadium for his highly anticipated two-night concert, the Brooklyn Public Library is once again celebrating the legacy of Jay-Z with a brand new lib

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JAŸ-Z Gets Legal Victory Over Tony Buzbee

23-06-2026 16:52 via hiphopwired.com

JAŸ-Z has notched a legal victory over his foe, Tony Buzbee, although it appears the battle may be extended further. A Texas judge has dismissed all claims made by a pair of Tony Buzbee’s former clients, with the famed attorney saying he will seek an appeal.TMZ reports that Texas state judge Kristen Hawkins dismissed the lawsuits brought against Jay-Z’s Roc Nation by two of Buzzbee’s clients on the grounds that the court lacked jurisdiction.
The lawsuit alleged that Roc Na

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Young Thug Wants Kodak Black To Join YSL, Says He’d Give Him “Whatever He Thinks He Wants”

23-06-2026 16:10 via hiphopwired.com

Source: Lisa Dragani / GettyYoung Thug has been looking to add some more talent to the YSL roster.The Atlanta rapper already has a new wave of artists carrying the flag, including, Tezzus, Diamond*, and 1300 Saint. Earlier this month, Thugger popped up during Tezzus and Diamond*’s set at Lyrical Lemonade’s Summer Smash Festival in Chicago, showing love to the labels rising stars.But it looks like he’s not done recruiting just yet.Recently, Thug took to Instagram Stories and pub

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