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• The Game Calls Cap On Dissing Kendrick Lamar

  26-08-2026 22:51 via hiphopwired.com
  
  Source: Kristy Sparow / GettyThe Game is denying that he took a shot at Kendrick Lamar on his new album.The West Coast MC recently dropped the surprise trilogy, The Documentary III, marking the first installment in the series since The Documentary 2 and The Documentary 2.5 arrived in 2015.While the project has received mixed reviews, the biggest conversation online has less to do with the album’s quality and more to do with one particular bar. Fans and online detectives believe The Game ma
  
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• Hit-Boy Tells Elliott Wilson & DJ Vlad He’ll Never Work With Nas Again

  26-08-2026 22:48 via hiphopwired.com
  
  Hit-Boy and Nas shocked the Hip-Hop world six years ago with the release of King’s Disease, which culminated into a trilogy in the series and another in their Magic collaborations. Despite the critical acclaim and return to form for Nas, Hit-Boy said that he doesn’t see himself working with the Queens legend in the future.Sitting across from DJ Vlad and esteemed music journalist Elliott Wilson, Hit-Boy, 39, answered candidly several questions about his career, his father’s musi
  
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• Dame Dash Shares Last Texts With Aaliyah Before Her Death

  26-08-2026 21:48 via hiphopwired.com
  
  Source: Kevin Kane / GettyOn Tuesday (Aug. 25), thousands of fans marked the 25th anniversary of the tragic death of “the Princess of R&B,” Aaliyah. In an interview published that same day, Dame Dash shared how his former girlfriend felt uneasy before boarding the plane that ultimately killed her.“She texted me saying, ‘I don’t like the plane.’ I told her, ‘Don’t get on it,’” Dame Dash said in the interview with US Weekly, which cov
  
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• Beyoncé & Eminem Share Tributes To Dolly Parton

  26-08-2026 21:17 via hiphopwired.com
  
  Dolly Parton passed away on Tuesday (August 25), with fans the world over celebrating her life, generosity, and accomplishments. Joining in the tributes for Dolly Parton were fellow entertainers such as Beyoncé and Eminem.Dolly Parton was reportedly battling an illness related to kidney and automimmune issues, along with contending with cancer symptoms. The news of Parton’s passing spread through several news outlets and on social media where tributes were both moving, and perhaps r
  
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• Famous Dex Arrested In Las Vegas On Domestic Battery Charges

  26-08-2026 20:11 via hiphopwired.com
  
  Source: @JustInMyView / R1 DigitalFamous Dex has been arrested in Las Vegas on domestic battery charges.The Chicago rapper was reportedly taken into custody on Sunday, Aug. 23, following a dispute involving an unidentified person. According to TMZ, details surrounding the incident and what led to the arrest have not been made public.The arrest comes years after Dex faced similar legal trouble involving domestic violence allegations.In 2021, Dex was arrested and faced 19 charges stemming from thr
  
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• ‘Avengers Endgame: Encore’ Returning To Theaters

  26-08-2026 17:25 via hiphopwired.com
  
  Source: Marvel / DisneyWe’re just a few months away from finally witnessing Doctor Doom make his long-awaited debut in the Marvel Cinematic Universe and demonstrate why he’s been regarded as the most dangerous supervillain in Marvel Comics for decades.While no hype is needed for Doctor Doom’s much anticipated introduction, Marvel will indeed be banking off the excitement and this coming September will be re-releasing Avengers: Endgame but with a special twist.
  On Tuesday (Aug.
  
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• Machine Gun Kelly Shows Up For Lil Durk Amid Murder-For-Hire Trial

  26-08-2026 15:46 via hiphopwired.com
  
  Source: Arturo Holmes / GettyMachine Gun Kelly is standing 10 toes down for his close friend Lil Durk.As the murder-for-hire trial begins, several of the Chicago rapper’s high-profile affiliates have shown up to the courthouse in support. G Herbo, Dreezy, India Royal and others have made appearances during the early days of the trial.MGK was also in attendance on Day 1, making it clear that he was there to support his longtime friend.TMZ reported that the Cleveland artist was at Smurk&rsqu
  
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• Foot Locker & The Marathon Brand Keep Nipsey Hussle’s Memory Alive With New ‘The Crenshaw Rec’ Center

  26-08-2026 15:41 via hiphopwired.com
  
  Source: Bernard Smalls / @PhotosByBeanzIt’s been seven years since the Hip-Hop world lost one of its brightest stars in Nipsey Hussle, and though he’s no longer here with us in the physical, the man’s legacy continues to live on, and Foot Locker is doing its part to ensure that remains the case.According to VIBE, Foot Locker will be partnering with Nipsey’s The Marathon Brand to bring a new community-based retail space to Southern Los Angeles, The Crenshaw Rec. Hopin
  
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• Wendy Williams’ Daytime TV Reign To Be Examined In New Peacock Docuseries, But She Says It’s Unauthorized

  26-08-2026 15:40 via hiphopwired.com
  
  Source: Johnny Nunez / GettyWendy Williams’ legendary run in daytime television is getting another documentary treatment. This time, Peacock is taking viewers behind the scenes of the talk show that made her one of television’s most recognizable personalities.
  
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• Zül-Qarnain Says India Royale Remained “Composed” During Lil Durk Trial

  26-08-2026 01:31 via hiphopwired.com
  
  Source: Jeff Kravitz / GettyMuslim activist Zül-Qarnain appeared during the first two days of Lil Durk’s trial and spoke with Hip-Hop Wired about supporting all parties involved.At the request of Durk’s father, Dontay “Big Durk” Banks, Zül attended the trial to advocate for a fair case. He has relationships with both sides and wanted to make the proceedings were reported without bias.Zül also spoke about his previous efforts to help bring peace between Lil
  
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