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• Larry June And Jhené Aiko Seemingly Confirm Dating Rumors In “California Dreamin’” Video

  13-08-2026 22:36 via hiphopwired.com
  
  Source: Scott Dudelson / GettyLarry June and Jhené Aiko appear to be fueling dating rumors with some cozy moments in his latest music video.In the “California Dreamin’” video, the two are seen cuddled up in several scenes. The first moment shows Larry and Jhené pulling up to a spotlight in their respective Porsche, where they lock eyes before the video cuts to several intimate moments.The pair are later seen holding hands, with Jhené even sitting on the Wes
  
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• Level Up?: Sean Duffy Boasts About Hiring Gamers As Air Traffic Controllers

  13-08-2026 21:16 via hiphopwired.com
  
  Getty Images / Sean Duffy / FortniteAnother one of Donald Trump’s DEI Hires, Sean Duffy, is happy to report he solved the air traffic controller shortage he started when he fired thousands of workers a year and a half ago by fast-tracking gamers to fill those roles.
  We’re not sure if this is gonna help frequent flyers feel any more confident when they board an airplane, but do know that an expert-level Fortnite player will be ensuring airplanes don’t crash into each other in th
  
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• Diddy Moved Out Solitary Confinement Following Prison Fight

  13-08-2026 20:51 via hiphopwired.com
  
  Source: Justin Goff Photos / GettyIt has been reported that Diddy has been released from solitary confinement following an altercation with another inmate. Puff reportedly remained in confinement after a fight broke out between him and another prisoner in July. According to TMZ, the altercation allegedly began after the inmate insulted Diddy. The situation reportedly started with an exchange of words and some pushing before the two inmates began throwing hands.Correctional officers quickly
  
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• Fear Of God Takes Legal Action Against Alleged Essentials Bootleggers

  13-08-2026 19:30 via hiphopwired.com
  
  Source: Edward Berthelot / GettyFear Of God is cracking down on what it claims is a counterfeit operation selling fake versions of its highly popular clothing.
  
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• Family Members of Sailors & Marines Sound Alarm About Deteriorating Conditions Aboard USS Abraham Lincoln

  13-08-2026 19:01 via hiphopwired.com
  
  Handout / U.S.S. Abraham LincolnIf you take the word of Donald Trump and his DEI hire of a Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, the military is the strongest it has ever been, but according to families and some active sailors, that is far from the truth.
  Spotted on Stars and Stripes, family members of the approximately 5,000 sailors and Marines currently on the USS Abraham Lincoln are sounding the alarm about the deteriorating mental health of their loved ones as they are currently being pushed to
  
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• MIDiA Releases New 2026–2033 Global Music Forecasts.

  13-08-2026 18:54 via rapindustry.com
  According to a new report released by MIDiA — By 2033, global recorded music revenues are expected to grow by 62.9% to $121.1 billion, from $74.3 billion in 2025, as expanded rights become the second-fastest growing source of revenue after streaming.
  The MIDiA Research 2026–2033 Global Music Forecasts preview outlines a major transformation in the music business, moving from a pure streaming market into a highly diversified ecosystem.
  Here is the strategic breakdown of the report&rsq
  
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• Flock Safety Claims It Will Safeguard Citizens From Snooping

  13-08-2026 18:47 via hiphopwired.com
  
  Flock Safety, which operates a network of cameras and other surveillance tools, has encountered public disdain over its existence. Amid lawsuits and privacy concerns raised by citizens, Flock Safety claims it has guardrails in place to make its technology ethically sound.
  According to a Bloomberg report, Flock Safety says it plans to announce today (August 13) changes that will expand privacy protections for citizens and clamp down on abuse of its network.
  One change of note is that the cur
  
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• Trump’s Air Force One Jig Stokes Outrage and Jokes

  13-08-2026 18:33 via hiphopwired.com
  
  Source: Anna Moneymaker / GettyRecent reporting on President Donald Trump’s escape from a Iranian assasination threat by slipping away from Air Force One in a catering cart last month gave off the air of an espionage thriller. But more details regarding the rest of the passengers – including cabinet members- being kept in the dark and in danger during the elaborate ruse has led some to ridicule the president and be outraged over the incident.The Washington Post’s initial report
  
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• Ms. Lauryn Hill &The Musalini x 9th W More A ‘The Don & Eye 3: The Trilogy More Announced for 2026

  13-08-2026 18:12 via rapindustry.com
  Today Global Citizen, the world’s largest movement to end extreme poverty, announced the lineup for the 2026 Global Citizen Festival will include Ms. Lauryn Hill & Wyclef Jean celebrating the 30th anniversary of Fugees’ seminal album ‘The Score,’ Lenny Kravitz, John Legend, Lainey Wilson, Shaboozey, and TOMORROW X TOGETHER. Taking place on Central Park’s Great Lawn on Saturday, September 26, the festival will be hosted by Hugh Jackman, and feature appearances by
  
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• Styles P – ‘Ghostmaster’

  13-08-2026 17:47 via rapindustry.com
  The post Styles P – ‘Ghostmaster’ first appeared on Rap Industry: New Hip Hop, Rap Videos, Music, News, & more..
  
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• Roc Nation Shuts Down Completed JAŸ-Z LP Rumor

  13-08-2026 17:45 via hiphopwired.com
  
  JAŸ-Z‘s return to the stage, along with the evolution of his hairstyle, naturally has the Hip-Hop and music world buzzing in anticipation. While speculation from music insiders and fans alike is high about the possibility of a new JAŸ-Z album, Roc Nation stopped the rumors of a completed project dead in its tracks.Music executive Ray Daniels, who has helped propel some of music’s biggest stars across various genres, took to his Ray Daniels Presents podcast to make a strong
  
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• Nipsey Hussle x Bino Rideaux x Cardi B – ‘I Just Wanna Know’

  13-08-2026 17:44 via rapindustry.com
  The post Nipsey Hussle x Bino Rideaux x Cardi B – ‘I Just Wanna Know’ first appeared on Rap Industry: New Hip Hop, Rap Videos, Music, News, & more..
  
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• Yasiin Bey – ‘Priority’

  13-08-2026 17:38 via rapindustry.com
   
  Directed by Cognito for Frolab.Edited by Jewell Green & Cognito for Frolab.
  SONG CREDITS:Written by Dante Smith, Jean Daval, Bobby Hebb, Sandy Brown.The post Yasiin Bey – ‘Priority’ first appeared on Rap Industry: New Hip Hop, Rap Videos, Music, News, & more..
  
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• Apollo Brown & Skyzoo – ‘God Given’

  13-08-2026 17:33 via rapindustry.com
   
  Apollo Brown & Skyzoo return with “God Given,” the new single from their forthcoming collaborative album Luxury Tax.
  Ten years after their acclaimed 2016 album The Easy Truth, the Detroit producer and Brooklyn emcee reunite for a new chapter, continuing timeless production, razor-sharp lyricism, and the chemistry that made their first project a modern underground classic.The post Apollo Brown & Skyzoo – ‘God Given’ first appeared on Rap Industry: New
  
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• Tyga Gets 0 Rating From Pitchfork For AI-boosted $tarface LP

  13-08-2026 17:18 via hiphopwired.com
  
  Tyga released his ninth studio album, $tarface, at the end of last month and dropped a bombshell on fans in an interview surrounding the project. After admitting that he used AI to complete $tarface, Pitchfork unceremoniously granted his album a rare 0 rating as a result.It was bad news for the California native when, during an interview with VIBE, Tyga admitted to using AI. In his view, he viewed the use of AI as a tool akin to how some vocalists used Auto-Tune. With growing anti-AI sentiment a
  
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• Megan Thee Stallion Says Social Media Helps “Terrible Songs” Blow Up

  13-08-2026 15:43 via hiphopwired.com
  
  Source: JC Olivera/WireImage / JC Olivera/WireImageMegan Thee Stallion is keeping it real about what she believes is one of the downsides of social media.The Houston Hottie has experienced firsthand how social media can turn a song into a massive hit. Her 2020 single “Savage” took over the internet during quarantine, with the viral Savage dance challenge becoming a cultural moment.The song became so popular that Beyoncé hopped on the remix, taking it to even greater heights. T
  
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