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• August Alsina Calls Out Young Thug Over Recent Comments About Sexuality

  25-06-2026 21:17 via hiphopwired.com
  
  Source: Joseph Okpako / GettyAugust Alsina is speaking out after Young Thug’s comments about sexuality didn’t sit well with him.The R&B singer, who has been open about his sexuality in recent years, shared his disappointment with remarks Thug made regarding people who “turn gay.” During a new video on his social media, Alsina questioned why sexuality continues to be such a focal point for some people, especially given everything happening in the world. “May
  
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• Hunter Biden Gives Democrats Sound Advice Following Shocking DSA Primary Wins

  25-06-2026 20:13 via hiphopwired.com
  
  Anadolu / Hunter Biden
  We are very sure no one had Hunter Biden providing much-needed advice to the Democrat party on their bingo cards after incumbents suffered shocking primary defeats to Mayor Zohran Mamdani-backed DSA candidates.
  The internet was absolutely stunned when former President Joe Biden’s son, Hunter Biden, took to X (formerly Twitter) to share his observations about the New York City primary elections.
  In his post, Biden urged the Democrats to take lessons from the stunning
  
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• Big Tigger Issues Statement After Arrest, Denies All Charges

  25-06-2026 18:53 via hiphopwired.com
  
  Big Tigger put out a statement in the wake of his arrest last weekend on battery and cruelty to children charges. In the statement, Big Tigger denied all the charges and said more will come as he continues to cooperate with the authorities.Taking to IG, Big Tigger shared the following statement on Wednesday (June 24):unequivocally deny every allegation that has been made against me.For the past 30+ years, I have built my life around relationships and community. Those who know me know the man, fa
  
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• StockX To Allow Used Sneakers & Attire To Be Sold On Their Platform, Authenticity Still Not Guaranteed Though

  25-06-2026 18:20 via hiphopwired.com
  
  Source: StockX / StockXFrom teaming up with Walmart to opening a brick-and-mortar store in New York City, StockX is doing everything it can to remain in the sneaker game and get that resale paper. The brand is now looking to expand its products by letting resellers buy and sell used sneakers and vintage attire on its platform.According to Complex, StockX is ditching its day-one rule of all its merchandise having to be brand new and have made the decision to let used sneakers and clothing be move
  
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• Knicks Fan Fired For Trash Can Theft Still Getting Fined

  25-06-2026 18:13 via hiphopwired.com
  
  Source: @NYCSanitation / xA New York Knicks fan who went viral for snatching up a Knicks-themed garbage can from a city street is still paying for it, as she’s been hit with multiple fines for the act – shortly after losing her job over the incident.According to reports, the New York City Department of Sanitation confirmed that the orange-and-blue trash can had been returned with a post on X, formerly Twitter showing the can with the caption reading, “Welcome Back!” and &
  
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• ‘GTA 6’ Reportedly Getting Physical Release In December

  25-06-2026 17:27 via hiphopwired.com
  
  Rockstar Games / GTA 6GTA 6’s November 19 launch date is locked in, and preorders for the game are live, but there is plenty of hoopla surrounding what is easily one of the most anticipated games of all time.
  When the preorder and price information for GTA 6 dropped, there were two major reactions: The game costing $80 for the standard edition and $100 for the ultimate edition. What also had gamers chirping was that they would be spending that much money on a video game that would not have
  
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• Takeoff’s Parents Reportedly At Odds Over Wrongful Death Settlement

  25-06-2026 16:20 via hiphopwired.com
  
  Source: Jay L. Clendenin / GettyThe family of Takeoff is reportedly involved in a dispute over the settlement stemming from the late rapper’s wrongful death lawsuit.According to reports, Takeoff’s mother, Titania Davenport, originally filed the wrongful death lawsuit following her son’s tragic passing in 2022. The family ultimately secured a settlement, though the exact amount has not been publicly disclosed. Now, Takeoff’s father, Kenneth Ball, is reportedly seeking
  
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• XXL Freshman Class Of 2026: An Old Head’s Guide To The New Wave Of Hip-Hop

  25-06-2026 00:01 via hiphopwired.com
  
  Source: @lareezymusic/@itsmstrim/@trapdickey / InstagramThe XXL Freshman Class of 2026 has officially arrived, and we got the full breakdown for the people.Last year’s class had its highs, and it definitely had its lows. Gelo caught lightning in a bottle with his viral hit, “Tweaker.” What started as a song previewed on a livestream quickly turned into one of the biggest records of the year, leading him to put the basketball down, pick up a mic, and sign with Def Jam Records.Lo
  
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