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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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• 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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• 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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• 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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• 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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• Balenciaga Annoucnes 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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• Boosie BadAzz Shares Texts Between Him & Pardon Brokerage Firm

  16-09-2026 17:58 via hiphopwired.com
  
  Boosie BadAzz and his ongoing quest to be compensated for paying a pardon brokerage firm to secure the clearing of his name has taken a new turn. Taking to social media, Boosie BadAzz revealed a series of text messages between him and the firm, which some online are saying should have let him know the pardon wasn’t going to happen as planned.Boosie BadAzz is currently attempting to recoup half of the alleged $600,000 he paid to Jacob Wohl and Jack Burkman of JM Burkman & Associates. Ac
  
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• Ed Sheeran’s Tour Support Acts Drop Out After Macklemore Exit

  16-09-2026 17:23 via hiphopwired.com
  
  Ed Sheeran has found himself in an impossible position after all his supporting acts for his Loop Tour have dropped out. Several acts have said that after Macklemore was asked to leave over his pro-Palestine comments, they followed suit in solidarity.As reported by The Independent, Ed Sheeran was on the U.S. leg of his worldwide Loop Tour with Macklemore among the many supporting acts for the event. Macklemore was the first to leave the tour and stated that the promoter requested that the Seattl
  
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• Donald Trump Jr.’s Alleged Russian-Funded Wedding Under Investigation

  16-09-2026 06:11 via hiphopwired.com
  
  Getty Images / Donald Trump Jr. / Vladimir Putin / Donald TrumpDonald Trump swore up and down he has no ties to Vladimir Putin or Russia, but this latest news involving his son, Donald Trump Jr., and a recent wedding tells a different story.
  Allegedly, a Russian oligarch who has very close ties to Vladimir Putin dropped a large sum of money on Don Jr.’s wedding celebration, and top Democrat on the House Oversight Committee, Rep. Robert Garcia (D-CA), is looking into it.
  Axios reports that
  
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• Mitch McConnell’s “Muted” Senate Return Raises More Outrage

  16-09-2026 00:44 via hiphopwired.com
  
  Source: Finn Gomez / GettyOn Monday (Sept. 14), Senator Mitch McConnell of Kentucky returned to the United States Senate after an absence of nearly three months. However, the return stoked more questions about McConnell’s health, especially as reporters were told they couldn’t record video of McConnell speaking to the press.The longtime Republican politician was spotted by TMZ in a wheelchair, surrounded by staffers and security as he was placed into a vehicle to venture to the Capit
  
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• KONY: Jalen Brunson Makes Surprise Cameo At The 78th Annual Emmy Awards

  16-09-2026 00:32 via hiphopwired.com
  
  Source: Pacific Press / GettyJalen Brunson may not like to refer to himself as “The King of New York,” but the NBA Champion and Finals MVP sure as heck has no problem soaking in the limelight that comes with being a king as he continues to pop up at places you’d least expect to see him. Last night, it was the Emmys.After a summer in which Jalen Brunson took his championship talents to Yankee Stadium, the U.S. Open, and even a Harry Styles concert, the Knicks superstar point gua
  
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• Scarface, Ghostface Killah & Kool G Rap Body Red Bull Spiral Freestyle

  15-09-2026 22:49 via hiphopwired.com
  
  Red Bull Spiral is back with a new edition, and this one is definitely for fans of a certain era. Scarface, Ghostface Killah, and Kool G Rap bodied their Red Bull Spiral freestyle session, showing and proving their triple OG status.With a blistering hot track from Jake One, Scarface, Ghostface Killah, and Kool G Rap effortlessly delivered one of the most astounding and confident Red Bull Spiral freestyle sessions yet.Opening the session is Scarface, who made his solo debut in 1991 after establis
  
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• LeBron James And Will Smith Meet Angola’s President After E1 Championship

  15-09-2026 22:20 via hiphopwired.com
  
  Source: Malcolm Griffiths / GettyLeBron James and Will Smith received a special invitation from Angolan President João Lourenço following their visit to South Africa for the E1 World Championship’s first Grand Prix powerboat race.The NBA All-Star and the legendary actor both have ownership stakes in teams competing in the championship. James is an investor in Team AlUla, while Smit is part of the ownership group of Westbrook Racing.A day after the E1 World Championship, James
  
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• It Ain’t Ralph Tho: Nike’s New ‘Shoe Dog’ Mascot Looks Awfully Familiar

  15-09-2026 22:11 via hiphopwired.com
  
  Source: NIKE / NIkeNike might have a new dog in the fight, but sneakerheads and fashion fans have probably seen this trick somewhere before.
  
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• Mama Gotta Have A Life Too: Ari Fletcher Hits Back At Deadbeat Mom Claims

  15-09-2026 21:35 via hiphopwired.com
  
  Ari Fletcher has had enough of strangers online criticizing her parenting abilities after revealing that her son lives with her mother. Ari Fletcher seemingly called her critics out for not being able to retire their parents and give them the grandparent life.Ari Fletcher, 31, who shares her elementary school-aged child with Chicago rapper G Herbo, took to social media to hit back at the claims of being a deadbeat parent. In Fletcher’s words, she defended the decision to have the boy live
  
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• Mahershala Ali Cites Ka As Inpiration For New Movie Role

  15-09-2026 20:39 via hiphopwired.com
  
  Mahershala Ali is one of the most talented actors of his generation who has shown respect for Hip-Hop music and culture in the past as both fan and participant. In a recent red carpet interview, Mahershala Ali cited the late Kaseem “Ka” Ryan as an inspiration for his latest movie role.Speaking with CTV’s Etalk, Mahershala Ali, 52, was stopped on the red carpet during the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) where a reporter asked about Ali’s role as Latif, a Muslim
  
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• Macklemore Claims Palestine Advocacy Cost Him Spot On Ed Sheeran Tour

  15-09-2026 19:35 via hiphopwired.com
  
  Source: ARNAUD FINISTRE / GettyMacklemore has been removed from Ed Sheeran’s U.S. tour.Messina Touring Group, the promoter behind Sheeran’s U.S. Loop Tour, released a statement regarding Macklemore’s removal from the remaining dates.“As the concert promoter for Ed Sheeran’s U.S. Loop Tour, we have been notified by venues on the upcoming U.S. tour dates that they will not allow a concert to take place with Macklemore on the lineup, which would result in the cancellat
  
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• Security For Donald Trump’s Wasteful Ireland Trip Described As A “Sh*t Show”

  15-09-2026 19:29 via hiphopwired.com
  
  Brendan Moran / Donald TrumpThe United States is in the middle of an ongoing war with Iran, with no end in sight, causing nothing but grief for Americans, but that didn’t stop Donald Trump from taking an unnecessary and wasteful trip to Ireland that is described as a security “sh*t show.”
  Spotted on Crooks and Liars, footage featuring a BBC reporter speaking on security for Orange Mussolini, giggling while calling it a “sh*t show.”More than likely trying to escape h
  
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• N.O.R.E. Denies Carmen Bryan’s Sexual Assault Allegations, Calls Lawsuit “Legally Groundless”

  15-09-2026 17:06 via hiphopwired.com
  
  Source: Derek White / GettyN.O.R.E. is forcefully denying sexual assault allegations made by Carmen Bryan in a newly filed civil lawsuit, with his attorney calling the claims “entirely false” and promising to fight them in court.
  
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• Kid Cudi Teams With Barbie Ferreira For New Horror Film ‘Wrong Number’

  15-09-2026 17:03 via hiphopwired.com
  
  Source:
  Fresh off reuniting with Kanye West at Yeezy’s Homecoming concert in Chicago just last week, Kid Cudi is already back to work in Hollywood putting together a brand new horror film.
  According to Deadline, Scott “Kid Cudi” Mescudi will write, direct and star in his upcoming project, Wrong Number, which will also feature former Euphoria cast member Barbie Ferreira. Centered around Cudi’s character of a self-help author named Ibn, Wrong Number will see the lonely auth
  
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