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• Bmg And Concord Complete Merger.

  01-09-2026 18:41 via rapindustry.com
  BMG and Concord announced today the successful completion of their combination, creating a new global music company with the scale, expertise, and capabilities to unlock greater opportunities for creators. The transaction, first announced on April 28, 2026, has received all required regulatory approvals. The company’s global headquarters will be located in Nashville, with Berlin serving as its European headquarters.
  Operating under the BMG name, the combined company brings together two hig
  
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• The Ongoing Grift Continues: Donald Trump’s Coin Features Hilarious Design Gaffe

  03-09-2026 21:50 via hiphopwired.com
  
  KENT NISHIMURA / Donald Trump CoinAmericans can’t afford rent, groceries, and gas prices keep rising, and Donald Trump’s plan to address those issues is giving you a “gold” coin no one asked for.
  The U.S. Mint unfortunately began selling the new $1 coin with Orange Mussolini’s ugly mug on it on Wednesday, and the internet didn’t waste any time clowning it.
  According to Raw Story’s reporting, the stupid coin “sells in 25-coin rolls for $61 and 100-c
  
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• D4vd’s Father Reportedly Sells Houston Home Amid Murder Case

  03-09-2026 21:18 via hiphopwired.com
  
  Source: Pool / GettyD4vd’s father, Dawud Burke, reportedly made a real estate move involving his son’s property amid the singer’s ongoing murder case.According to reports, Burke sold a three-bedroom, two-bathroom home in Houston in July. The 1,819-square-foot property was reportedly valued at approximately $229,000.Burke currently resides in Texas in a four-bedroom, three-bathroom home.The reported real estate transaction comes shortly after D4vd’s private defense team wi
  
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• Prince George’s County Executive Aisha Braveboy Talks Afro Plus Fest & More

  03-09-2026 21:00 via hiphopwired.com
  
  Prince George’s County Executive Aisha Braveboy is currently serving out the term vacated by current Maryland Sen. Angela Alsobrooks. With Aisha Braveboy campaigning this year for a full four-year term as Prince George’s County Executive, she graciously spoke with us about some exciting moments happening in the county, including this weekend’s Afro Plus Fest.Our Q&A with Prince George’s County Executive Aisha Braveboy can be viewed below. The questions and answers hav
  
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• Detective Takes Stand In Kewon White Trial, Says Yella Beezy Paid For MO3 Hit

  03-09-2026 19:03 via hiphopwired.com
  
  Kevon White, the man accused of killing Dallas rapper MO3, is currently on trial and a testimony delivered this week could prove detrimental in his defense. A detective took the stand, alleging that rapper Yella Beezy paid Kevon White to carry out the deadly hit.As reported by local outlet KDFW, Det. Eric Barnes, who led the investigation, took the stand on Wednesday (September 2) as the state’s witness, with prosecutors alleging that Yella Beezy, real name Markies Conway, withdrew $40,000
  
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• Gamers Believe Sony Had Its “Xbox One Moment” With PS5 Live TV Announcement

  03-09-2026 18:42 via hiphopwired.com
  
  Getty / PS5 Live TV / Xbox OneGamers believe time is a flat circle, and history is truly repeating itself and not in a good way for Sony after announcing PS5 Live TV.
  PS5 Live TV, Sony’s attempt to turn the PS5 truly into a one-stop shop for all your entertainment needs, has finally arrived.
  Yes, you could already use popular streaming platforms like Netflix, Hulu, and HBO Max on your console to enjoy your favorite series and movies. Still, now Sony has announced a massive slate of free, a
  
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• Lil Durk Allegedly Listed NBA YoungBoy, Quando Rondo, And 6ix9ine Among His “Ops”

  03-09-2026 15:59 via hiphopwired.com
  
  Source: Erika Goldring / GettyDuring Wednesday’s trial proceedings in Lil Durk’s murder-for-hire case, alleged text messages were revealed in court.The messages reportedly came from a private thread involving Durk and other OTF members, where the Chicago rapper allegedly listed several people he considered his “ops.” The names included Trina, NBA YoungBoy, Quando Rondo, Puke, The Feds, Buttercup, 6ix9ine, and Alexander Witherspoon.The alleged message ended with Durk writi
  
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• Apple Joins Google In Bowing To Donald Trump & Renames Lake Ontario

  03-09-2026 05:01 via hiphopwired.com
  
  CFOTO / Lake Ontario / Lake America / Google / Apple MapsGoogle and Apple both bowed down to Donald Trump and his stupid renaming of Lake Ontario to Lake America, but one company used the moment to take a stand: Mapquest.
  Once again, the two tech giants couldn’t help themselves and kissed the ring for no good reason except to please Orange Mussolini by changing the name of Lake Ontario on their maps, a move they necessarily didn’t have to do.Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman reporte
  
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• Ex-Factor?: Lauryn Hill Denies Claims Rohan Marley “Destroyed” Her

  02-09-2026 23:32 via hiphopwired.com
  
  Source: Scott Gries / GettyMs. Lauryn Hill is usually very selective about what she shares regarding her personal life, but she apparently had time to clear up the Internet’s version of her relationship with Rohan Marley.
  
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• ‘Grand Theft Auto VI’s Extended Preview Was Netflix’s Most-Watched Weekly Title

  02-09-2026 22:09 via hiphopwired.com
  
  Netflix / Grand Theft Auto VIGrand Theft Auto VI continues to prove it will likely be one of the biggest video game releases of the century.The most-watched title on Netflix last week wasn’t one of its series; that win went to the extended look at Grand Theft Auto VI.
  Deadline reports that the 27-minute extended look at the highly anticipated video game, which showed off gameplay and pretty much proved that Rockstar Games is in a league of its own when it comes to making games, garnered ov
  
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• JAŸ-Z Surprises Fans At London Pop-Up Celebrating 30 Years Of Hov

  02-09-2026 22:04 via hiphopwired.com
  
  Source: ROC NATION / Roc NationJAŸ-Z is taking his 30th anniversary celebration across the pond, and Hov himself made sure to check in on the festivities.
  
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• Nicki Minaj Judging Trump’s ‘Patriot Pitch’ Competition

  02-09-2026 22:01 via hiphopwired.com
  
  Source: Win McNamee / GettyIt looks like Nicki Minaj will be taking part in another event by the Trump administration – this time, as a judge for a reality show-styled competition of small businesses aiming to win their share of $1 million.Nicki Minaj shared news about the announcement with her followers on X, formerly Twitter, on Monday (Aug. 31), shortly after the announcement by Small Business Administration head Kelly Loeffler framing it as “bringing the boardroom energy to Washi
  
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• Famous Dex Denies Domestic Violence Accusations During Arrest, Brings Up Future And Playboi Carti

  02-09-2026 21:43 via hiphopwired.com
  
  Source: Scott Dudelson / GettyFootage of Famous Dex being arrested has now been released.In the video, Dex is questioned by a police officer in what appears to be a hotel lobby in Las Vegas. The arrest took place on August 23 after his girlfriend, influencer Pam Rodriguez, accused him of domestic violence.During the questioning, Famous Dex denied doing anything to Rodriguez. He also alleged that she was trying to take money from him and claimed her security team had been influencing her.Dex and
  
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• Cassandra Wilson, Award-Winning Jazz Vocalist, Dies At 70

  02-09-2026 21:19 via hiphopwired.com
  
  Cassandra Wilson, one of the premier jazz vocalists of her era, amassed a stellar career with the recognition from her peers and accolades to match. According to a note from her manager, Cassandra Wilson passed away on Wednesday (September 2) morning surrounded by her family and loved loved ones.Cassandra Wilson was born on December 4, 1955, in Jackson, Mississippi. As a young girl, Wilson was trained to play the piano and later picked up guitar. In the mid-1970s, Wilson found work as a singer a
  
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• DEI Hire Pete Hegseth Secretly Gave MAGA Trolls Government Jobs

  02-09-2026 20:20 via hiphopwired.com
  
  Leon Neal / Pete HegsethIt has not been alast few days for the most highly unqualified Secretary of Defense in the history of the United States, Pete Hegseth.
  Spotted on Crooks & Liars via The Washington Post, Kegsbreath has been caught red-handed hiring an army of MAGA influencers for secret roles in the Pentagon, and he won’t say what exactly they are doing in those roles.Per Crooks & Liars:
  This band of former military personnel turned online Right-wing influencers tur
  
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• Afro Plus Fest 2026 To Take Over DMV For Labor Day Weekend

  02-09-2026 19:58 via hiphopwired.com
  
  Afro Plus Fest, billed as the world’s largest celebration of global Black music and culture, will be taking over the DMV region this Labor Day Weekend. Among the headliners for this year’s Afro Plus Fest are Tems, Ayra Starr, Davido, Wizkid, Alkaline, and more.Now in its second year, Afro Plus Fest will now take place at the Northwest Stadium Complex in Landover, Maryland in Prince George’s County starting this Friday (September 4) and running through September 6. The all-ages
  
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• Cardi B Snaps On Lindsay Clancy, “Stop Looking For An Excuse”

  02-09-2026 19:15 via hiphopwired.com
  
  Source: handout / Atlantic RecordsCardi B sounds off on the Lindsay Clancy case during a Spaces session.Clancy, a former nurse, is facing charges in connection with the deaths of her three children, who prosecutors allege she strangles. Not holding back, the New York rapper said Clancy should be held accountable for he alleged actions.“One thing about me, when it comes to kids, is stop looking for different loopholes to give this woman an excuse for why these three kids are dead,” sh
  
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• Judge In Fat Joe Defamation Case Calls Out Defense Lawyer Over Professionalism

  02-09-2026 18:55 via hiphopwired.com
  
  Fat Joe and his ongoing defamation case against his former hype man and attorney has taken a new turn. The judge overseeing Fat Joe’s case is calling out the defense team’s attorney for their lack of professionalism.As reported by Complex, Fat Joe’s defamation case against for hype man Terrance Dixon, and named attorney Tyrone Blackburn in the same lawsuit filed in 2025. Fat Joe, real name Joe Cartagena, stated that Dixon attempted to extort him and put out unproven claims abou
  
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• Doja Cat Opens Up About Past Drug Use, Self-Hate & Loving Her Biracial Self On TikTok

  02-09-2026 18:44 via hiphopwired.com
  
  Source: @dojacat / TikTokFor years now, Doja Cat has been one of the most polarizing celebrities in pop culture. The biracial artist has had a sketchy history when it comes cozying up to racists and her apparent support of Nazism in recent years.Now it seems like Doja has some things to get off her chest and took to TikTok to drop a lengthy post about her past and not only revealed that she used to “hit the slopes” (use cocaine) but also admitted that it was very “obvious&rdquo
  
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• Bari Weiss Called Out For Pushing Racist Story About Dr. Abdul El-Sayed

  02-09-2026 17:24 via hiphopwired.com
  
  Getty Images / Bari Weiss / CBSIf you needed any more proof that CBS News editor-in-chief, Bari Weiss, is nothing more than a lackey for Donald Trump and the Republican Party, this latest decision should help convince you.
  According to media watchdog Status, Bari Weiss is in “hot water” after pushing a story about Democratic Michigan Senate candidate Dr. Abdul El-Sayed that many are calling “overt racism.”
  Status reports CBS News “published a post on X at 8:18 a.m.
  
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• Rep. Thomas Massie Calls Out Alleged Jeffrey Epstein Co-Conspirators On House Floor

  02-09-2026 16:44 via hiphopwired.com
  
  Rep. Thomas Massie has found himself in the crosshairs of President Donald Trump’s ire, specifically for not falling in line with the administration’s aims. The outgoing Republican Party congressman once more took aim at alleged co-conspirators in the exploits of late financier Jeffrey Epstein and demanding transparency regarding his dealings.Rep. Thomas Massie has been one of the more vocal members of his party to demand answers about the so-called Epstein Files, which contain milli
  
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• Lil Durk Allegedly Mentioned NBA YoungBoy While Discussing Revenge For King Von

  02-09-2026 15:27 via hiphopwired.com
  
  Source: Julia Beverly / GettyIn week 2 of Lil Durk’s murder-for-hire trial, OTF Vonni took the stand, where text messages between the Chicago rapper and fellow OTF members were presented in court.The messages allegedly discussed plans involving retaliation following King Von’s death, with Vonni testifying that Durk grew frustrated with the crew over what he viewed as a lack of urgency in getting revenge for his fallen friend.At one point, Durk allegedly reference NBA YoungBoy, sugges
  
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• Lionel Richie Hospitalized In St. Louis After Weekend Concert

  02-09-2026 14:47 via hiphopwired.com
  
  Lionel Richie is reportedly dealing with some health issues after performing a weekend show, leading to him being hospitalized in St. Louis. According to the report, Lionel Richie completed the show but not without needing a chair to finish out the set at the end.TMZ reports that Lionel Richie, 77, performed at The Muny at Forest Park in St. Louis, Missouri last Saturday (August 29). As reported by the outlet, Richie began having issues onstage and ask the staff to bring out a chair so he could
  
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• DJ Vlad Turns Up Heat On Beef With N.O.R.E., The Culture Reacts

  02-09-2026 13:51 via hiphopwired.com
  
  DJ Vlad and N.O.R.E. and their previously simmering feud is now sizzling under a roaring blaze. The Ukrainian-American interviewer threw yet another shot at the Queens veteran, prompting many in the culture to react.As Hip-Hop Wired reported last week, DJ Vlad and N.O.R.E. were at odds after the New York rapper turned podcaster agreed to sit down with Vlad yet later declined. Vlad took umbrage at N.O.R.E. not appearing on his program, calling him a “snake.”N.O.R.E. responded by sayin
  
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• Creep Squad Unite: Russell Simmons Puts On His Cape For Bill Gates

  02-09-2026 00:04 via hiphopwired.com
  
  Bernard Smalls / Getty Images / Russell Simmons / Bill GatesKnown creep Russell Simmons wants Black people to put some respect on Microsoft co-founder and billionaire Bill Gates’ name.
  During a recent livestream, probably from his hideout in Bali, Russell Simmons put on his cape for Bill Gates because he feels the entrepreneur and philanthropist isn’t getting enough credit for the many lives he saved.
  Simmons shared his thoughts on Gates, who has been in the news lately due to his na
  
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• Creep Squad Unite: Russell Simmons Puts His On Cape For Bill Gates

  02-09-2026 00:04 via hiphopwired.com
  
  Bernard Smalls / Getty Images / Russell Simmons / Bill GatesKnown creep Russell Simmons wants Black people to put some respect on Microsoft co-founder and billionaire Bill Gates’ name.
  During a recent livestream, probably from his hideout in Bali, Russell Simmons put on his cape for Bill Gates because he feels the entrepreneur and philanthropist isn’t getting enough credit for the many lives he saved.
  Simmons shared his thoughts on Gates, who has been in the news lately due to his na
  
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• Jim Jones & Fabolous “New York,” Ghostface Killah “Soul Thang” & More | Daily Visuals 9.1.26

  01-09-2026 23:00 via hiphopwired.com
  
  Source: Bernard Smalls / @PhotosByBeanzSummer 2026 for New York City has been one for the books as not only did the New York Knicks win the NBA Championship for the first time in decades, but NY also has the most beloved mayor in America in Zohran Mamdani, and the overall vibes in the city has been through the roof. Looking to show love to their hometown, Jim Jones and Fabolous look to drop a new anthem for the city that never sleeps but can it compete with Jay-Z’s “Empire State Of M
  
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• D4vd’s Will Reportedly Have A Public Defender After Legal Team Steps Down From Murder Case

  01-09-2026 22:54 via hiphopwired.com
  
  Source: Scott Dudelson / GettyAn interesting turn of events has occurred in D4vd’s ongoing murder case.Blair Berk, Marilyn Bednarski, and Regina Peter have stepped down from representing the singer, according to reports.“This morning the court granted our request to withdraw as counsel and appointed the Los Angeles County Public Defender’s Office, after it was determined David qualified for appointed counsel.”The attorneys also confirmed that D4vd will be represented by t
  
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• Incarcerated Rap Faces: 10 Rappers Who Are Currently In Prison

  01-09-2026 21:38 via hiphopwired.com
  
  Source: Handout / GettyUpdated: Tuesday, September 1, 3:38 pm E.T.Rap has never had the cleanest relationship with the criminal justice system. From street cases that followed artists into fame to federal indictments that completely stopped careers in their tracks, plenty of rappers have gone from performing in front of thousands to spending years behind bars.
  Of course, these lists change fast. Some names that were locked up the last time around — including Max B, Fivio Foreign and Young
  
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• The ‘GTA 6’ Effect: PS5 Pro Is Currently Sold Out At Many Retailers

  01-09-2026 20:59 via hiphopwired.com
  
  PlayStation / PS5 ProIs the PS Blackout actually working? Or is it just social media noise? Gamers are wondering after reports dropped that the PS5 Pro is virtually sold out everywhere, and it all could be from the excitement for GTA 6.It seems Netflix’s extended look at Grand Theft Auto 6 did what it was supposed to do: retailers like Best Buy are currently sold out of the PS5 Pro, and the only way to get your hands on one is through PS Direct or to buy a significantly marked-up
  
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