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• Mahershala Ali Moves On From Long-Awaited ‘Blade’ Role

  31-07-2026 22:36 via hiphopwired.com
  
  Movie fans were excited at the prospect of Mahershala Ali joining the sprawling Marvel Cinematic Universe as the lethal daywalker, Blade. However, after delays and dealings shielded from the public eye, Mahershala Ali is moving on from the role and focusing on other endeavors.Mahershala Ali sat down with GQ for a conversation regarding his latest role in Your Mother Your Mother Your Mother from director and screenwriter Bassam Tariq, who coincidentally was contracted to direct the film in 2021 b
  
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• Hip-Hop Wired Presents: CRT FRSH (Certified Fresh) Playlist 7.31.26

  31-07-2026 21:48 via hiphopwired.com
  
  Peace to the entire Hip-Hop Wired nation, massive and crew! We’re back with an update to our CRT FRSH (Certified Fresh) playlist, our last one for July, so let’s get into it.Disclaimer:I want to explain how I approach curating the CRT FRSH playlist. Most importantly, I don’t segregate my Hip-Hop. Every form of music from the main cultural tree deserves a listen and a look. When I construct the playlist, I want to include all regions across the States and, when applicable, acros
  
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• Lil Kim and 11-Year Old Daughter Royal Reign

  31-07-2026 21:08 via youtube.com
  
  Lil Kim and 11-Year Old Daughter Royal Reign
  
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• Soulja Boy Offers Kai Cenat The Taper & Fade In Online Rant

  31-07-2026 19:56 via hiphopwired.com
  
  Source: Prince Williams / GettySoulja Boy has exuded extreme confidence as both an entertainer and public figure, using his platform in sometimes aggressive fashion. Taking to X, Soulja Boy called out Kai Cenat, challenging his younger counterpart to a boxing match.Soulja Boy, 36, took to X and fired off a triplet of tweets referencing Kai Cenat, continuing their issues from earlier this summer connected to the Streamer University platform.“You a b*tch @KaiCenat,” read the first of t
  
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• Joe Budden & Charlamagne Tha God Land Among The Highest-Paid Podcasters

  31-07-2026 18:56 via hiphopwired.com
  
  Source: Jamie McCarthy / GettyJoe Budden and Charlamagne Tha God continue to cash in on the podcasting game.Both media moguls have been named among the 15 highest-paid podcasters, proving there’s still plenty of money to be made behind the mic. Running up the bag is an understatement for the two, with the rapper-turned-podcaster coming in at No.15 reportedly earning $20 million last year.Charlamagne Tha God landed at No. 10 on the list, bringing in a reported $27 million over the same peri
  
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• Alleged Gang Leader Big U Slapped With New Federal Charges

  31-07-2026 18:17 via hiphopwired.com
  
  Alleged gang leader and music executive Eugene “Big U” Henley Jr. was indicted in 2025 on a sweeping 43-count RICO case that has yet to go to trial. Now, prosecutors are adding new charges to Big U’s ongoing matter, including a murder-for-hire plot to take out an alleged witness.NBC 4 Los Angeles reports that Eugene “Big U” Henley Jr., 59, is facing a slew of new charges after prosecutors unsealed an updated indictment. Henley, alleged to be a leader in the Rollin&r
  
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• Barack Obama’s Summer Playlist Once Again Doesn’t Miss

  31-07-2026 16:08 via hiphopwired.com
  
  Source: Tom Williams / GettyBarack Obama has shared his annual summer playlist, and the former president clearly still knows ball.Featuring 46 songs in total, Obama also took a moment to pay his respects to Fred Hansard, who tragically passed away.“Here are some of the songs I’ve been listening to this summer. It starts with a song Michelle and I love by Glen Hansard, a great musician who passed tragically this week. Our hearts go out to his family.“As always, Obama’s pla
  
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• Kanye West Reaches Settlement In Former Assistant’s Sexual Assault Lawsuit

  31-07-2026 15:11 via hiphopwired.com
  
  Source: RAMON VAN FLYMEN / GettyKanye West and his former assistant, Lauren Pisciotta, have reached a settlement in the civil lawsuit she filed against the rapper, bringing an end to a legal battle that has stretched on for more than two years.
  
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