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• Lauren Boebert’s Son Busted On Child Sexual Exploitation Charges

  11-08-2026 23:47 via hiphopwired.com
  
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  The Republican Party loves to bill itself as the party of family values, but its members always seem to be the exact opposite of that; case in point, the drama going on with Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-CO) and her 21-year-old son, Tyler Boebert, who was arrested on Sunday on child sexual exploitation charges.Raw Story reported on new details surrounding Boebert’s son and his alleged crimes. According to an affidavit obtained by The Denver Post, the inv
  
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• Latto Claps Back At Charleston White Over 21 Savage “Side Chick” Comments

  11-08-2026 22:25 via hiphopwired.com
  
  Source: Bre Johnson/Deonté Lee / BFA.comLatto isn’t letting the disrespect from Charleston White slide.The controversial commentator recently claimed that Latto is 21 Savage’s “side chick” and alleged that the Atlanta rapper got pregnant by the married MC. He also questioned why Latto hasn’t faced backlash over the alleged relationship.“Latto don’t get no backlash for getting pregnant by a married n*gga. What’s the problem, people? Being hyp
  
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• Shabaam Sahdeeq: From Rawkus to Right Now (Interview)

  11-08-2026 20:44 via rapindustry.com
  By: Todd “DG” DavisRapindustry.com
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  Before algorithms dictated discovery and “underground” became a marketing term, Hip-Hop traveled through late-night radio, mixtapes, record stores, open mics and cyphers. Shabaam Sahdeeq was built in that world.
  Brooklyn born and raised, with Northern New Jersey also shaping his story, Sahdeeq sharpened his pen listening to Red Alert and Mr. Magic, studying records, battling in lunchroom cyphers and recording his earliest rhymes
  
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• Lil Durk’s Legal Team Push Back Against Prosecutors Using Music Video In Trial

  11-08-2026 20:04 via hiphopwired.com
  
  Source: Rapper Lil Durk Mugshot / Broward County Clerk of the CourtsLil Durk’s lawyers have been working around the clock to build a strong defense for the rapper.In his upcoming murder-for-hire trial, prosecutors have pushed to use Smurk’s music video for “Pissed Me Off” as part of their case.
  They argue that the song and video show Durk allegedly preparing to retaliate following the killing of his close friend, King Von. Prosecutors claim these were among hints the OTF
  
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• Donald Trump Rode Off In A Catering Truck & Onto Another Plane Due To Threats From Iran

  11-08-2026 19:35 via hiphopwired.com
  
  KENT NISHIMURA / Donald TrumpWe all knew Donald Trump is a coward, unfit for the office, but this latest news takes the cake as reports reveal the Orange Menace went to great lengths to ensure his safety while using his staff and reporters as decoys.
  Trump loves to boast on Truth Social as well as from the resolute desk that he is winning the war with Iran, but new reporting reveals that the country that allegedly is so decimated had Trump so shook and fearing for his life that he was put on a m
  
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• NBA Unveils Stacked Christmas Day Slate, Fans Online React

  11-08-2026 19:02 via hiphopwired.com
  
  Christmas Day is one of the most active days in the NBA with a slate of games that feature some of the league’s biggest stars. Coupled with a recent announcement of games for the October 20 season opener, the Christmas Day games are icing on the cake for hoops fans.As shared on the NBA’s website, the slate of games for Christmas Day (December 25) is as follows:San Antonio Spurs vs. New York Knicks (12 p.m. ET, ABC/ESPN)
  Miami Heat vs. Boston Celtics (2:30 p.m. ET, ABC/ESPN)
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• Michael Harris Acquires License to TBL Team Boxing League’s Atlanta Attack Franchise in Multi-Million-Dollar Deal.

  11-08-2026 18:25 via rapindustry.com
  TBL Team Boxing League (“TBL”) today announced they have closed a deal with entrepreneur, entertainment executive, and national community leader Michael Harris of Godfather Entertainment to acquire the license for the Atlanta Attack in a milestone, multi-million-dollar transaction. The acquisition represents one of the most significant franchise investments in the rapidly growing TBL and underscores Harris’ commitment to expanding the reach of professional boxing while bringing
  
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• Warner Chappell Music Signs Global Publishing Deals with Fat Papi and Prodshushy.

  11-08-2026 18:04 via rapindustry.com
  Today, Warner Chappell Music continues to expand its global roster, signing Fat Papi and prodshushy to worldwide publishing deals. The two agreements will encompass Fat Papi’s and prodshushy’s entire catalogue and future works, including their viral Billboard Hot 100 and Spotify Global Top 100 hit “FREAKED OUT”.
  Dan Rosen, President of Warner Chappell Music Australasia, says: “I’m incredibly excited to officially welcome Fat Papi and prodshushy to our global r
  
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• KRS-One ’’

  11-08-2026 18:00 via rapindustry.com
  Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson will serve as an executive producer for a TV adaptation of the “Payday” video games under G-Unit Film & Television.
  The rapper/producer has boarded the TV adaptation of the popular first-person shooter video game series according to Variety.. He’ll executive produce under his G-Unit Film & Television production company, alongside Vice Studios and Starbreeze Entertainment.
  “Vice has always been drawn to stories that live outside
  
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• John Gotti’s Grandson Carmine Agnello Denied Kidney Donation Bid

  11-08-2026 17:28 via hiphopwired.com
  
  Carmine Agnello, the grandson of Mob boss John Gotti, attempted to delay reporting to prison to donate a kidney to his mother. Carmine Agnello’s mother, Victoria Gotti, was going to be the recipient of the organ, but a judge shut down the delay.TMZ reports that Carmine Agnello, 40, attempted to get another delay in his prison bid after initially securing one previously to donate the kidney. Agnello’s mother was set to receive the kidney on August 3, but Ms. Gotti fell ill with an inf
  
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• KRS-One ’’ Cent to Executive Produce ‘Payday’’

  11-08-2026 17:22 via rapindustry.com
   
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• Lena The Plug Hid Wedding Ring While Meeting Drake On Dating Show

  11-08-2026 16:56 via hiphopwired.com
  
  Lena The Plug and Adam22 have an unconventional union, with the adult entertainer and podcaster routinely engaging in acts outside the norm. Lena The Plug once again shocked some viewers after meeting Drake during a speed-dating show on a livestream, hiding her wedding ring in the process.Lena The Plug was one of nearly two dozen women who vied for Drake’s attention during a NELK Kick livestream that the crew titled “20 Women Vs Drake.”With the Canadian superstar humorously gre
  
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• Lauryn Hill’s Diaspora Calling! Festival Cut Short Due To Curfew

  11-08-2026 16:35 via hiphopwired.com
  
  Lauryn Hill and her Diaspora Calling! music festival was held this past weekend in London, featuring one of her Fugees bandmates and more stars. However, the star-studded set was cut short due to curfew, to the dismay of some fans.As spotted in The Sun, Lauryn Hill’s Diaspora Calling! festival took place last Friday (August 7) at the Milton Keynes Bowl venue. With Hill and her Fugees bandmate Wyclef Jean headlining, they were joined by Erykah Badu, YG Marley, Giggs, Fireboy DML, andZion Ma
  
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• Hot Girl Is Back: Megan Thee Stallion’s ‘Act III’ Is On The Way

  11-08-2026 15:39 via hiphopwired.com
  
  Source: JC Olivera/WireImage / JC Olivera/WireImageMegan Thee Stallion appears to be teasing that she’s back in her music bag.After taking some time to focus on her role in the Broadway musical Moulin Rouge!, the Houston rapper may have something new cooking up. Meg posted a series of photos on social media, including one that read “I’m back” and another teasing “Act III.”The Hot Girl captain has also been killing the feature game, appearing on the remix of Bo
  
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• Jacquees On Young Thug’s Reaction To His Artist, Tyler Watts Singing To Mariah The Scientist

  11-08-2026 00:32 via hiphopwired.com
  
  Source: Prince Williams / GettyJacquees sits down with Hip-Hop Wired to discuss his new album Mood 2.It’s been a long time in the making for the second part of the Mood series, 10 years to be exact. The first came out in 2016 and instantly became a staple in the Atlanta’s singers catalog. Que answers what the long wait was for Mood 2 to come out ten years after the first one.“It just felt good right now. I feel like these songs fit the criteria of ‘Mood,’ this feels
  
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