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• AOC Drags Robert Kraft For Macklemore Ultimatum

  17-09-2026 20:50 via hiphopwired.com
  
  Source: Sarah Rice / GettyThe rapper Macklemore being removed from pop singer Ed Sheeran’s tour after his pro-Palestine comments stoked the ire of many, including Democratic Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.
  
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• Let Them Fight: Daphne Joy Sends Warning To Brittany Renner

  19-09-2026 06:06 via hiphopwired.com
  
  Getty Images / Daphne Joy / Brittany RennerBrittany Renner, of all people, has a problem with the lifestyle Daphne Joy is currently living.
  Daphne Joy has been the talk of social media due to her involvement in Diddy’s sexual exploits and the sextape that eventually hit the internet.
  Looking to make the most of her 15 minutes of fame, she is appearing on podcasts and talking about the lifestyle she now lives in the aftermath of the sextape leak.
  Joy was not shy about sharing that she loves
  
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• Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar Distances Herself From Donald Trump, Says “He’s Gone Too Far”

  18-09-2026 22:56 via hiphopwired.com
  
  Getty Images / Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar / Donald TrumpAre the MAGA walls cracking? One Republican seeking re-election is distancing herself from Donald Trump.
  In a stunning move, Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar shared a campaign ad warning Orange Mussolini that he has “gone too far” regarding his administration’s mass deportation campaign that has seen immigrants without any criminal records get swept up in the massive effort.
  “Mr. President, some of your immigration enfo
  
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• Slain Chicago Rappers: 10 Artists Who Lost Their Lives Too Soon

  18-09-2026 22:15 via hiphopwired.com
  
  Source: (Photo by Prince Williams/Wireimage) / (Photo by Prince Williams/Wireimage)Chicago’s fingerprints are all over American music. The city has helped shape blues, gospel, house, soul and Hip-Hop, while producing generations of artists who found ways to make their neighborhoods, slang and experiences travel far beyond Illinois. When Chicago rap entered another era in the early 2010s, drill gave the city a new sound that would eventually influence rappers from New York to London and bey
  
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• Top Takeaways From AZ Chike’s ‘No Rest For The Wicked’ LP

  18-09-2026 22:08 via hiphopwired.com
  
  AZ Chike might have the sheen of a new artist to many across the nation, but he’s been active as an artist since 2017. While some might connect the Los Angeles native to his collaborations with ScHoolboy Q and Kendrick Lamar, AZ Chike is his own man, and his latest studio album, No Rest For The Wicked, is proof positive of that fact.AZ Chike, born Damaria Walker, got his start in rapping while in high school, later forming the AZ Cult and releasing a series of mixtapes that led to his sign
  
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• NEED FM: Offset Launches Hotline Giving Fans Some Free Advice

  18-09-2026 21:41 via hiphopwired.com
  
  Source: Paras Griffin / GettyOffset is giving out some advice through his new hotline.Want some advice from Set? Fans can now call the Migos member through his “NEED FM” hotline at 470-742-6949. The hotline is part of the rollout for his new single, “Something I Need,” with Offset answering questions and giving advice to fans.In a new Instagram post, Offset encouraged his followers to give him a call if they need someone to talk to.“Call a player and tell me what ya
  
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• You Care: Kid Cudi Accepted Ebro’s Apology For Sharing Private Convo About Kanye West

  18-09-2026 21:18 via hiphopwired.com
  
  Getty Images / Kid Cudi / Ebro DardenYou care. Kid Cudi and Ebro Darden are no longer beefing after the Chicago artist shared that he accepted the radio personality’s apology.
  In a now-deleted post, Cudi said on Thursday (Sept.17) that he wasn’t happy about Darden being loose with his lips about their private conversation. “Ebro, u were sitting next to me at dinner (not planned) and we were having a private conversation,” Cudi wrote. “Not an interview. U are thirsty
  
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• Claressa Shields And Papoose Relationship Timeline

  18-09-2026 21:04 via hiphopwired.com
  
  Source: Jason Mendez / GettyClaressa Shields and Papoose have been very public about when their relationship began, but resurfaced posts involving Shields’ former fiancé Tony Richardson have added another wrinkle to an already complicated love story. Check out Claressa Shields and Papoose’s relationship timeline inside. Baller Alert reports that the couple’s relationship timeline got messier. Shields says she met Papoose on July 6, 2024, at a boxing match in Newark.
  
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• Ta-Nehisi Coates To Appear on Barack Obama’s Book Podcast

  18-09-2026 19:47 via hiphopwired.com
  
  Source: Carol Lee Rose / GettyFormer President Barack Obama will be hosting a new podcast dedicated to books, and among the guests will be the notable author and activist Ta-Nehisi Coates. The podcast, named A Great Book, will have each of the six episodes hosted by Obama in discussion of a favorite book with his invited guest.The podcast is a collaborative production between Audible and Higher Ground, the production company the former president created with his wife, former First Lady Michelle
  
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• Tay Keith’s Cause Of Death Revealed Three Months After His Passing

  18-09-2026 18:50 via hiphopwired.com
  
  Source: Johnny Nunez / GettyThree months after Memphis producer Tay Keith’s untimely passing, the cause of death has been revealed.According to the Nashville Medical Examiner’s Officer, Keith died from an alleged overdose. His autopsy found ketamine and multiple compounds associated with kratom, including mitragynine, in his system. The manner of death was ruled an accident.The report also found nicotine and ethanol in Keith’s system, along with mild coronary artery disease. It
  
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• Bestiality No Longer Disqualifying In Kash Patel’s FBI, Social Media & Sen. John Kennedy Are Confused

  18-09-2026 18:36 via hiphopwired.com
  
  Getty Images / Kash Patel
  If you want to join Kash Patel’s FBI and worry that past bestiality moments will keep you from landing your dream job, don’t worry; the agency still has a place for you.
  Highly unqualified FBI Director Kash Patel’s absurd run as the man in charge continues to produce some strange moments.Republicans who remain loyal to Trump have defended Patel through thick and thin, even ignoring his abuse of the FBI jet, using agents as bodyguards for his girlfriend
  
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• MAGA Nutballs Lose It Over Tillamook Cheese Being Halal-Certified

  18-09-2026 18:01 via hiphopwired.com
  
  Tillamook, one of the top leading cheese and dairy product brands in America, is facing an unusual backlash. Some MAGA-coded nutballs and folks who don’t read very well are waving pitchforks because Tillamook cheese is halal-certified.Tillamook saw itself trending on X Friday morning after several “America First” types took to the social media platform to decry the brand’s halal certification and the fact that they brand their cheese as vegetarian. Because people usually
  
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• Sway DaSafo, MOBO Award-Winning Rapper, Dies At 44

  18-09-2026 17:07 via hiphopwired.com
  
  Sway DaSafo, an award-winning rapper raised in North London, has passed away, with many of his Hip-Hop peers sharing condolences. According to reports, Sway DaSafo just celebrated his birthday recently and shared that he was working on new music.The news of Sway DaSafo’s passing came by way of the MOBO Awards Instagram page, which shared a video of Sway.From IG:We’re deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Sway.Sway will always hold a special place in MOBO history. In 2005, still i
  
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• The Knicks Pause Ticket Sales After Fans Complain About Comically High Prices

  18-09-2026 17:01 via hiphopwired.com
  
  Source: John Nacion / GettyThis past Wednesday (Sep. 16), ticket sales for the New York Knicks season opener went live and the franchise immediately drew scrutiny from its hardcore fanbase as everyone noticed that ticket prices were ridiculously overpriced with nosebleed seats fetching more than $1000.However, the tickets still sold like hotcakes. Many fans are foregoing a month or two of rent and risking eviction just to be there for the raising of the Knicks first championship banner in more t
  
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• No More Daddy Issues?: Coi Leray Says She & Benzino Are Back On Good Terms

  18-09-2026 16:53 via hiphopwired.com
  
  Source: Stephanie Augello / GettyCoi Leray and Benzino are giving their father-daughter relationship another shot, with a little help from the next generation.
  
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• Biggest Takeaways From Yeat’s New Album ‘COCOON’

  18-09-2026 16:04 via hiphopwired.com
  
  Source: @yeat / InstagramYeat surprises his fans with a new project, COCOON.Before the release, the Oregon rapper went back through his previous projects and changed their cover art, giving them all a black-and-white, night-vision aesthetic. The changes sparked speculation that Yeat had something on the way.Less than 24 hours later, Yeat dropped COCOON with little notice.The project marks his second album release of 2026. Back in March, Yeat dropped ADL, which featured NBA YoungBoy, Don Toliver,
  
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• PlaqueBoyMax Thinks Don Tolliver Isn’t Sexy Enough

  17-09-2026 22:24 via hiphopwired.com
  
  Source: Christopher Polk / GettyPlaqueBoyMax, one of the most popular streamers out there, is known for using his platform to share whatever thoughts float into his mind with his viewers. During a recent livestream, PlaqueBoyMax essentially said that Don Toliver’s lack of worldwide notoriety is due to the rapper and singer’s looks.PlaqueBoyMax, 23, hopped on his Twitch channel and shot from the hip as he typically does. When the chat moved to the topic of Don Toliver, the streamer an
  
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• Mads Mikkelsen Revealed As ‘Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4’s Villain In New Campaign Trailer

  17-09-2026 22:23 via hiphopwired.com
  
  Activision / Infinity Ward / Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4Tokyo Game Show is underway, meaning more video game announcements and trailers, including a new look at Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4’s campaign trailer, revealing that Casino Royale and Death Stranding star Mads Mikkelsen is in the game.During the XBOX Tokyo Game Show broadcast, Infinity Ward delivered a new trailer for Modern Warfare 4’s campaign, and we are very excited to play it.
  
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• Colin Kaepernick Says JAŸ-Z Became “Black Face Of The NFL”

  17-09-2026 21:08 via hiphopwired.com
  
  Colin Kaepernick has become more famous for his activism and conviction than for his time on the football field, and he just made an explosive claim. According to Colin Kaepernick, the quarterback stated that the NFL employed JAŸ-Z to become the “Black Face of the NFL” in a bid to end protests.Sitting down with the MediasTouch podcast, Colin Kaepernick discussed a variety of topics and spoke extensively about the long-rumored and alleged efforts of NFL owners to keep him out of
  
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• Somebody Lying: New Photos Reveal US Bases Severely Damaged By Iranian Drones & Missiles

  17-09-2026 20:57 via hiphopwired.com
  
  Getty Images / Pete Hegseth / Iran WarIf you asked DEI Hire Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth and his sorry boss Donald Trump, the war with Iran that was supposed to last only a few weeks is going well, but photos tell a different story.
  Hilariously, the Bari Weiss-controlled CBS News dropped a whole bunch of photos showing multiple US bases across Iran have suffered severe damage from Iranian drones and missile strikes, completely making Pete Hegseth and Trump look like liars because they&rsquo
  
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• We Don’t Trust NPCs: Future & Metro Boomin Reportedly Joining ‘GTA VI’

  17-09-2026 20:45 via hiphopwired.com
  
  Source: Rockstar Games / GTA VIFuture and Metro Boomin might be taking their chemistry from the studio to the streets of Vice City, with the frequent collaborators reportedly getting involved in Grand Theft Auto VI.
  
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• Nicki Minaj & Her Team Sued For $275K ‘Pink Friday 2’ Promo Budget

  17-09-2026 20:41 via hiphopwired.com
  
  Source: Bernard Smalls / @PhotosByBeanzLike most celebrities, Nicki Minaj loves to live large whenever going out and about. But when it came time for her team to reimburse another company for footing the bill for her Pink Friday 2 promo expenses, things allegedly got messy.According to TMZ, 24/7 Productions is suing Nicki Minaj and her company for a cool $275,000 claiming that they paid for her travel and hotel expenses under a pre-approved budget expecting that they’d get the money back o
  
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• Master P Defines His Rise On “Rickey Smiley On The Spot”

  17-09-2026 20:39 via hiphopwired.com
  
  Source: Urban One Podcasts / Urban OneIt’s undeniable that Hip-Hop culture owes a great deal to the South, and part of that is thanks to Master P. The New Orleans, Louisiana native helped put his city on the map in the 1990s with No Limit Records, making his brand known in music and later in film and other business endeavors. And he sat down with veteran comedian Rickey Smiley
  for the latest episode of Rickey Smiley On The Spot to talk about it all.
  
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• Macklemore Donates $1M Tour Salary To Palestinian Aid

  17-09-2026 19:13 via hiphopwired.com
  
  Macklemore has used his platform to draw attention to the crisis in Palestine and has long championed peace in the Gaza region. After pledging his $1 million salary from Ed Sheeran’s Loop Tour towards Palestinian humanitarian organizations, Macklemore challenged Robert Kraft to do the same.In a post on Instagram, Macklemore shared his intention to donate his $1 million tour salary to aid efforts in Palestine, which drew a strong response from fans and supporters online.From Instagram:With
  
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• Social Media Call Republicans Rolling Out Mitch McConnell To Vote “Elder Abuse”

  17-09-2026 19:06 via hiphopwired.com
  
  Finn Gomez / Getty Images / Mitch McConnellIt’s currently Weekend at Bernie’s on Capitol Hill, and Kentucky Senator Mitch McConnell is looking like the new Bernie Lomax.Red flags are continuing to be raised regarding Mitch McConnell and his obvious failing health after a video showed him looking like a smiling vegetable.
  McConnell has reemerged after being out of the public eye following several health scares, and he was wheelchaired to Capitol Hill to cast a decisive vote in the Sen
  
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• Rockstar Games Drops 6 Tracks From ‘Grand Theft Auto VI – The Album’

  17-09-2026 16:40 via hiphopwired.com
  
  Rockstar Games / Grand Theft Auto VI – The AlbumAs we zoom toward Grand Theft Auto VI’s November 19 release date, Rockstar Games continues its steady, calculated announcements for the highly anticipated video game.
  Grand Theft Auto VI is more than just your typical video game; it’s a whole experience. We got an extended look at the game on Netflix, which turned out to be a massive success despite complaints about being behind a paywall, and now we know there will be a
  
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• Emmy Winner Stephen Root Confirms He Is In ‘GTA 6’

  17-09-2026 00:01 via hiphopwired.com
  
  Getty Images / Stephen Root / GTA 6As we inch closer to GTA 6’s November 19 release, folks involved with the highly anticipated video game are spilling the beans.
  Travis Scott, Metro Boomin, and other musicians have all revealed their involvement in the game without spilling any details, and now Stephen Root, fresh off his supporting-actor Emmy win for his portrayal of Wyck in Widow’s Bay, confirmed he is in GTA 6.
  Speaking with AP, Root confirmed he lent his voice to the g
  
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• What Does OPP Stand For In Slang? The Hip-Hop History Behind The Phrase

  16-09-2026 23:35 via hiphopwired.com
  
  Source: Paul Archuleta / GettyIf you listen to Hip-Hop long enough — especially drill, trap or street rap — you’re eventually going to hear somebody mention “the opps.” In modern slang, an opp is essentially an opponent, enemy or rival: somebody who is on the other side of a conflict. “Opps,” the plural version, can refer to a rival group, crew, neighborhood or simply anybody viewed as working against you. Depending on the context, that could mean anythi
  
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• Drake Drops “Pray For Gaza” Bar In New Song Snippet During ‘FOMO’ Livestream

  16-09-2026 22:13 via hiphopwired.com
  
  Simone Joyner / DrakeDrake is once again the talk of the music world thanks to his FOMO (Fear of Missing Out) livestream, and he is also letting us know that the people of Palestine are on his mind.
  Say what you want about Kendrick Lamar’s favorite punching bag, who is notoriously problematic. However, he is consistent when speaking up for the plight of the people of Palestine, who are still the victims of an ongoing genocide.
  We can’t also forget his Jewish heritage.Drake was one of
  
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• Balenciaga Announces Partnership With SEGA Ahead of TGS

  16-09-2026 20:39 via hiphopwired.com
  
  SEGA / Sonic The Hedgehog / BalenciagaFashion and video games coming together is nothing new, but Balenciaga’s partnership with SEGA is.
  Announced Wednesday, SEGA revealed its partnership with Balenciaga, which will bring a collection of ready-to-wear pieces and merchandise, including a Japan-exclusive varsity jacket and long-sleeved T-shirt, to Sonic the Hedgehog fans.
  SEGA / Sonic The HedgehogThe collection was available in select Balenciaga stores and online in Japan starting September
  
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