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• Dripless: Todd Blanche Spars With Trump Appointee Over Sneakers

  08-07-2026 22:48 via hiphopwired.com
  
  Source: Anna Moneymaker / GettyOn the eve of the 250th birthday of the United States, top officials from the Trump administration were present at a special private party that turned “wild” – thanks partly to a spat between Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche and another Trump appointee over Blanche’s sneakers.According to reporting by the British tabloid Daily Mail, the incident took place during a lively party with the rapper 50 Cent at the Executive Branch, a private c
  
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• Benjamin Netanyahu Was In His Feelings During CNN Interview

  08-07-2026 22:31 via hiphopwired.com
  
  ILIA YEFIMOVICH / Benjamin NetanyahuIsrael’s warmongering Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu got put on the spot during a recent interview with CNN.
  Speaking with CNN’s Dana Bash, Netanyahu was visibly annoyed when the topic of people “suffering” in Gaza as a result of Israel’s ongoing war with Palestine was brought up.
  Near the end of the interview, Bash had to remind Netanyahu that there were two sides in the conflict that continues to grow increasingly unpopular a
  
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• Lil Wayne’s Battle With Epilepsy: A Complete Timeline Of His Seizure History 

  08-07-2026 22:24 via hiphopwired.com
  
  Source: Julia Beverly / GettyLil Wayne recently reminded fans that health always comes first. The rapper has unexpectedly canceled scheduled shows and failed to show up for concerts without warning. Now, Wayne has revealed what’s really happening with his health. Read on for a full timeline of Wayne’s ongoing battle with epilepsy inside. After unexpectedly canceling a scheduled concert in Bangor, Maine, the rap icon returned to social media to explain that he was dealing with a
  
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• Egypt Coach Says Team “Suffered Injustice,” Fans Blast The Refs

  08-07-2026 22:15 via hiphopwired.com
  
  Source: Catherine Ivill – AMA / GettyHossam Hassan didn’t hold back after Egypt’s heartbreaking loss to Argentina, placing much of the blame on the officiating crew.The Egypt national team coach said his side “suffered injustice” following a controversial VAR decision that disallowed what appeared to be a legitimate goal. Just 10 minutes later, The Pharaohs found the back of the next again, meaning they could have been leading 3-0 has the original goal stood.Instead
  
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• Mamdani More Liked Than Netanyahu By Jewish Americans

  08-07-2026 20:45 via hiphopwired.com
  
  Source: John Lamparski / GettyThe popularity of New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is still surging, even with his views on Israel and the war in Gaza. More proof of this came from a recent poll that shows Mamdani being viewed more favorably than Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.The Associated Press-NORC poll was conducted over the week of June 11 to June 17, resulting in Mamdani having 44% favorability as opposed to a 39% unfavorable rating, leaving him with 5% net favorability,
  
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• The Legend Grows: Knicks Jalen Brunson Underwent Surgery On Left Wrist He Injured During The Playoffs

  08-07-2026 20:17 via hiphopwired.com
  
  Source: Pacific Press / GettyAnd just like that the legend, the mythology, and the iconic status of one Jalen Marquis Brunson has grown that much more than it was on that faithful night of Game 5 of the NBA Finals on June 13, 2026.Three weeks after Jalen Brunson dropped 45 points on the San Antonio Spurs to help secure the New York Knicks first NBA Championship in 53 years we’re learning that the “undersized” franchise point guard with the heart of a giant actually did so
  
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• Diddy Seen Taking Daily Walk At FCI Fort Dix In New Footage

  08-07-2026 19:43 via hiphopwired.com
  
  Source: Sean “Diddy” Combs – Picture / Sean “Diddy” Combs – Picture provided by CanvaThere’s a new Sean “Diddy” Combs sighting as he continues serving time behind bars.TMZ obtained footage of Diddy taking a stroll around the yard at FCI Fort Dix, the federal correctional facility in New Jersey where he’s currently being housed. According to the outlet, the video was captured on Monday around 2 p.m.Diddy was seen wearing a white T-shirt,
  
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• Jermaine Dupri Sues Sony Music Entertainment Over Unpaid Royalties

  08-07-2026 19:01 via hiphopwired.com
  
  Jermaine Dupri filed a lawsuit this week against Sony Music Entertainment, claiming that the company owes him millions in unpaid royalties. According to Jermaine Dupri, Sony Music owes him over $18 million in royalties connected to Mariah Carey, Usher, and other artists.Billboard was the first to report on the filing, which was made by Jermaine Dupri on July 7, naming the producer’s So-So Def Recordings in the claim and calling into question Sony’s accounting practices and the transp
  
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• The Plot Thickens: Estranged Wife of Big Tigger, Alicia Brown, Arrested On Kidnapping Charges

  08-07-2026 18:31 via hiphopwired.com
  
  Prince Williams / Big Tigger / Alicia BrownThe ongoing saga between popular radio personality Big Tigger and his estranged wife, Alicia Brown, has taken an interesting turn.TMZ Hip Hop exclusively reports that Alicia Brown has some legal problems of her own after she was arrested in Georgia on an outstanding warrant related to kidnapping.
  Bruh.
  According to the celebrity gossip site, the Hart County Sheriff’s Office was able to track down Brown’s SUV after receiving a BOLO (be on the
  
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• Nipsey Hussle’s Children Paid Portion Of Father’s Estate

  08-07-2026 18:20 via hiphopwired.com
  
  Nipsey Hussle was tragically taken from the world back in 2019, just as his career was making larger strides. Now, his children are benefiting from the groundwork he laid after they were paid a portion of funds and assets from Nipsey Hussle’s estate.As reported by TMZ, Nipsey Hussle’s estate, currently overseen by the late rapper’s brother, Blacc Sam, paid out a portion of funds and related assets to Hussle’s 17-year-old daughter and 9-year-old son. According to the repor
  
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• Nike Debuts Kobe Bryant Air Force 1 “Rucker Park” & They’re Low-key Hard

  08-07-2026 17:44 via hiphopwired.com
  
  Source: Sneakers News / SneakersNews.comIt’s been more than two decades since Kobe Bryant pulled up to Harlem’s legendary Rucker Park and put on a show for all to remember, and to commemorate that moment, Nike is dropping a new Air Force 1 in honor of the NBA icon (RIP).According to Sneaker News, the Nike Air Force 1 Kobe Protro “Rucker Park” sneaker has been created and while we don’t know if this is a sample or a general release pair, we want it. Sporting an all-w
  
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• YG Has Avoided Making “FDT” Part 2 After Receiving A White House Letter

  08-07-2026 15:54 via hiphopwired.com
  
  Source: Maury Phillips / GettyBack in 2016, YG and the late Nipsey Hussle released “FDT,” and certain people were not rocking with it.The record served as a protest against Donald Trump and quickly became one of the most talked-about records of the election cycle.
  A decade later, the 400 Hunnid rapper is opening up about the backlash he received and why fans still haven’t gotten a sequel.Despite constant requests for an “FDT Part 2,” YG say’s he’s stayed
  
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• iShowSpeed Mourns Cristiano Ronaldo’s World Cup Exit

  08-07-2026 13:52 via hiphopwired.com
  
  Source: Sebastian Frej / GettyAs Portugal’s run at the 2026 FIFA World Cup ended on Monday (July 6) against Spain, the streamer iShowSpeed was overwhelmed by the emotions he felt seeing star striker Cristiano Ronaldo walk around the pitch.iShowSpeed broke down as Ronaldo appeared on the Jumbotron at AT&T Stadium in Dallas, Texas. Ronaldo had already confirmed that this World Cup, his sixth, would be his last.
  
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