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• DJ Akademiks & Daphne Joy Appear Boo’d Up On A Date

  29-06-2026 22:49 via hiphopwired.com
  
  Source: @djakademiks / InstagramAfter weeks of lustful pandering, it seems that DJ Akademiks finally landed a date with social media influencer Daphne Joy.The blogger proudly flexed his arm candy for the evening, enjoying a night out. The two kept it cozy as Joy held a single red rose while wrapped in Akademiks’ warm embrace. The link up happened after the streamer caught a glimpse of Joy’s leaked sex tape with Diddy and adult entertainer Sly Diggler. That led to an interview be
  
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• Fat Joe Scores Court Win As Judge Sanctions Opposing Attorney

  29-06-2026 21:34 via hiphopwired.com
  
  Source: Kevin Mazur / GettyFat Joe just picked up a significant victory in his ongoing legal battle. A federal judge has sanctioned the attorney representing his former hype man, calling out the lawyer’s conduct during the discovery process and ordering additional steps as the case moves forward.
  
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• Twista Facing Prison Time After Alleged $440K Tax Debt

  29-06-2026 20:36 via hiphopwired.com
  
  Source: Barry Brecheisen / GettyTwista has found himself in legal trouble over allegations that he failed to pay his federal income taxes over several years.The Chicago rapper pleaded not guilty in federal court after being charged with five counts of willfully failing to pay income taxes. The charges stem from tax years spanning 2019 through 2023.According to court documents, Twista continued earning income from live performance, album sales, streaming royalties, and other business ventures dur
  
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• From Tributes To Vocal Masterclasses, Here Are The Best 2026 BET Awards Performances

  29-06-2026 18:55 via hiphopwired.com
  
  Source: Christopher Polk / GettyBET Awards continues to nail performances after 25 years. While other award shows often feel like a series of acceptance speeches broken up by musical numbers, BET has always understood that the stage is the main event. The performances become memes, group chat topics, and cultural moments that people revisit long after the trophies have been handed out. Check out our favorite performances from the 2026 BET Awards inside. This year’s ceremony was someth
  
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• Donald Trump’s Great American Fair Was An Epic Flop

  29-06-2026 18:29 via hiphopwired.com
  
  UCG / Great American FairThis shouldn’t be a shock to anyone, but Donald Trump’s Great American Fair was an epic flop, and his loyal fans couldn’t hide it.
  Critics of Orange Mussolini wasted no time clowning him when videos began appearing showing that attendance at the Great American Fair was less than stellar.
  Instead of celebrating America’s 250th anniversary, the weekend, thanks to the Trump-linked group Freedom 25, was more about celebrating the current occupant of t
  
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• Exclusive Heat: Ras Kass Spits Fire On "Where the Fu-Schnickens @?"

  29-06-2026 18:13 via youtube.com
  
  
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• Skepta Calls Out Fan Interaction With North West At Paris Fashion Week

  29-06-2026 18:07 via hiphopwired.com
  
  Skepta is making headlines after comments he made online regarding North West, the daughter of Kanye West aka Ye, and Kim Kardashian. In his missives, Skepta railed against adult fans and paparazzi hounding the teenager at Paris Fashion Week.Over the weekend, Skepta fired off a few tweets regarding what he viewed as inappropriate interactions with North West at Paris Fashion Week. In one video shared by Big Smoke, West, 13, is greeting a fan with her hand out, who then leans in for a hug.The vet
  
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• Nike Pays Homage To JAŸ-Z With ‘Reasonable Doubt’ Air Force 1

  29-06-2026 17:02 via hiphopwired.com
  
  Source: @kodaklens / InstagramThe Nike Air Force 1 may be regarded as a “dad sneaker” by today’s generation (ya lil bastards!) but the silhouette is still a classic and whenever an exclusive colorway or iteration of the sneaker drops, heads take notice.The latest ultra-exclusive friends-and-family Nike Air Force 1 was revealed by the good people over at Sneaker News, who captured images of the JAŸ-Z-inspired Air Force 1, which commemorates the 30th anniversary of the iconi
  
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• BET Awards 2026 Crown Clipse, Teyana Taylor As Fans React

  29-06-2026 16:28 via hiphopwired.com
  
  The 2026 BET Awards have concluded, and with the dust settled, the accolades, performances, and more. With Clipse and Teyana Taylor clearing the competition by notching the most BET Awards, fans are dissecting the wins and notable subs online.Taking place at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, the BET Awards, hosted by Druski, were another crowd-pleasing feather in the cap for the network. Clipse took home three awards, including Album Of The Year for Let God Sort Them Out, Best Group, and Best
  
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• Dame Dash Throws Shade At JAŸ-Z’s ‘Reasonable Doubt’ Subway Pop-Up

  29-06-2026 16:15 via hiphopwired.com
  
  Source: Paras Griffin / GettyDame Dash isn’t done taking shots at his favorite op, JAŸ-Z.As Hov continues celebrating the 30th anniversary of Reasonable Doubt, he’s been making rounds with special fan experiences. including pop-ups dedicated to both Reasonable Doubt and The Blueprint. The celebrations also come on the heels of his recent appearance at Roots Picnic, where his freestyle had the Hip-Hop world talking for days.Many fans believe the NYC rapper slipped a few shots at
  
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