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• Explaining The Beef Between Adin Ross & Doechii

  05-01-2026 20:36 via hiphopwired.com
  Adin Ross, one of the most popular streamers today, used his massive platform to unleash a barrage of criticism against Doechii, accusing her of being an industry plant. Doechii has since responded along with rapper and podcaster Glasses Malone, and Hip-Hop Wired has examined the beef given the information that is present.
  Adin Ross, 25, launched his crusade against Doechii late last year, referring to the rising star as an industry plant and dressing down her alignment with Top Dawg Entertainme
  
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• L.A. Reid Sexual Assault Trial Begins Next Week

  07-01-2026 20:37 via hiphopwired.com
  L.A. Reid will stand trial next week in a sexual assault lawsuit brought by a former employee who worked under him during the mogul’s time at Arista Records. Drew Dixon claims that L.A. Reid sexually assaulted her in 2001 and essentially tanked her music executive career for denying his advances.As reported by Page Six, L.A. Reid, 69, was accused of sexual assault by Drew Dixon, who worked under Reid as Vice President of A&R for Arista Records.
  Dixon filed a suit against Reid in 2023 b
  
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• Lil Durk In Solitary Over Being Caught With An Apple Watch, Allegedly

  07-01-2026 19:56 via hiphopwired.com
  Source: Prince Williams / GettyReports are circulating that Lil Durk has been held in solitary confinement for the past four months. The Chicago rapper was allegedly caught with an Apple Watch, which prompted his attorney to file a motion requesting an update on the status of his case. As Durk has been locked up with no clear trial timeline. Christy O’Connor, Durk’s lawyer, states that he has been in solitary confinement for the last 131 days, with only one phone call per month
  
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• 50 Cent Roasts T.I. Over Stand-Up Comedy Struggles

  07-01-2026 18:44 via hiphopdx.com
  T.I. is the latest rapper to be targeted by 50 Cent and his social media shenanigans.
  The Atlanta rap legend has made an unlikely pivot into the world of stand-up comedy in recent years, but it appears the G-Unit general is not impressed by his comedic talents.
  In a since-deleted Instagram post, 50 shared a clip of T.I. seemingly bombing on stage during his recent Cheaper Than Therapy comedy special while delivering a joke about friend and collaborator Young Thug.
  “That man was fighting a
  
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• 50 Cent Working On A True Crime Series Focusing On Gang Rivalries For A&E

  07-01-2026 17:59 via hiphopwired.com
  Jason Koerner / 50 CentCurtis “50 Cent” Jackson continues to build his television empire.Deadline exclusively reports that 50 Cent and his G-Unit Film & Television tentpole are teaming up with Jonah Bekhor and Jonas Bell Pasht’s Citizen Jones to develop a new true crime series for A&E. 
  The G-Unit general is best known for the crime dramas his name is attached to, like Power and BMF, but for his latest TV project, he will be diving into the real world to focus on i
  
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• 6ix9ine Turns Himself In Blasting Akon’s ‘Locked Up’ In The Background

  07-01-2026 17:10 via hiphopwired.com
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  6ix9ine has turned himself in to begin his three-month bid.It wouldn’t be Tekashi without a little humor mixed into a serious moment. Streamer Adin Ross was present leading up to the surrender, with his team capturing everything on video. As the sprinter van opened and the Bushwick TattleTeller stepped out, Akon’s classic “Locked Up” blared in the background.SMH…
  Before heading to the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn, 6ix9
  
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• Megan Thee Stallion Teams Up Dunkin’ For New Protein Milk Campaign

  07-01-2026 16:56 via hiphopwired.com
  Starting today (January 7), Dunkin’, the popular coffee, beverage, and doughnut brand, is rolling out its new Protein Milk menu with the help of the Houston Hot Girl, Megan The Stallion. To get eyes on the new “Dunk N’ Pump” ad campaign for the refreshed menu, Megan Thee Stallion lent her time for a fun new commercial to support the announcement.
  Dunkin’ is looking to make a big splash this year with its Protein Milk menu, which gives a new look to the Refreshers li
  
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• Senator Bill Cassidy Rips RFK Jr’s Crackpot Vaccine Schedule, Social Media Reminds Him He Was The Deciding Confirmation Vote

  07-01-2026 00:05 via hiphopwired.com
  Samuel Corum /Bill Cassidy / RFK Jr.Senator Bill Cassidy (R-La.) is once again having buyer’s remorse about Robert F. Kennedy Jr., but still doesn’t have the spine to do anything to stop him.Following the news that RFK Jr. once again lied to Senators during his confirmation hearing by continuing to push his anti-vax conspiracy theories while being the HHS Secretary, and messing with the scientifically proven childhood vaccine schedule, Bill Cassidy took to social media to issue a str
  
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• NY Producer, Skitzo Clears The Air On Disagreement With Dave East

  06-01-2026 23:28 via hiphopwired.com
  Source: Johnny Nunez / Getty/InstagramDave East recently crossed paths with a familiar face, and the interaction didn’t appear to be a friendly one.In a video that circulated online, a tense exchange appeared to unfold between East and another individual. Fans quickly began piecing together the moment, speculating that it involved an old peer attempting to reconnect with the Harlem rapper after years of being brushed off. New York producer Skitzo later sat down with Hip-Hop Wired to share
  
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• Marvel Drops 1st Trailer For ‘Wonder Man’ Starring Yahya Abdul-Mateen II

  06-01-2026 22:48 via hiphopwired.com
  Source: Marvel / Walt Disney StudiosA little more than three years ago, Marvel announced that the new Candyman, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, would be joining their ever-growing superhero family as their new Wonder Man. And now it’s finally coming to fruition as Marvel Studios has just released its first trailer for the upcoming Disney+ series.Starring Yahya Abdul-Mateen II as the titular character, the trailer for the series follows Simon (Wonder Man) as he struggles to find his footing as an up
  
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• Tyler Perry Hit With 2nd Sexual Assault Lawsuit

  06-01-2026 22:41 via hiphopwired.com
  Source: Jerod Harris / GettyEntertainment mogul Tyler Perry is facing another lawsuit from another actor, who alleges that Perry subjected him to multiple unwanted sexual advances over several years. Mario Rodriguez, an actor who appeared in Perry’s 2017 film Boo! A Madea Halloween, filed the suit on Thursday (Dec. 25) in California.In the lawsuit, Rodriguez claims that Tyler Perry first approached him through a gym trainer at Equinox in 2014. The two connected, and after he auditioned for
  
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• Jeweler TraxNYC Tells Tekashi 6ix9ine He Wants The Fade After He Gets Out Of Jail

  06-01-2026 22:31 via hiphopwired.com
  Source: Dar Yaskil / GettyOver the weekend, a video of TraxNYC (Maksud Agadjani) getting into a physical altercation with another jeweler went viral. While most of the world was more concerned about Cheeto Jesus possibly leading America into World War III, others were fixated on the drama unfolding in the diamond district of New York City.Now it seems like TraxNYC is out looking for more blood as he put Tekashi 6ix9ine on notice that he’d love to square up against the rainbow-haired rapper
  
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• A$AP Rocky Drops New “Punk Rocky” Video Featuring Winona Ryder

  06-01-2026 22:22 via hiphopwired.com
  Source: Taylor Hill / GettyWith the pending release of his long-awaited Don’t Be Dumb album just 10 days away, A$AP Rocky is looking to get people talking and heads bopping, and after watching his latest video, “Punk Rocky,” Pretty Flacko just may be able to get that done.Starring Winona Ryder, “Punk Rocky” seemingly takes us back to a mid-’90s vibe both sonically and visually as A$AP takes his talents to the burbs. Rather than introduce his Caucasian neighbor
  
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• Rap Scholar Mickey Factz Breaks Down Bars, NYU, Drake, Jay-Z vs Nas & What the Culture Is Missing

  06-01-2026 22:07 via youtube.com
  
  
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• Meta Delays International Release of Its Ray-Ban Display Glasses

  06-01-2026 21:40 via hiphopwired.com
  Meta / Meta Ray-Ban DisplayThose abroad looking forward to sporting Meta’s new Ray-Ban display glasses, you’re going to have to wait a tad bit longer to do so.
  Meta announced at CES 2026 that it is delaying the release of its Ray-Ban Display smart glasses in the UK, France, Italy, and Canada.The reasoning behind its decision is due to “unprecedented demand and limited inventory.
  Meta didn’t share a new date for customers in those countries, only saying on its blog that &l
  
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• Kyrie Irving Pays $11K For Independent Rapper LaRussell’s Album

  06-01-2026 20:39 via hiphopwired.com
  Source: Dana Jacobs/NBPA Headshot / Dana Jacobs/NBPA HeadshotKyrie Irving is putting his money where his mouth is by supporting one of Hip-Hop’s most promising independent acts.As LaRussell once said, “Billboard can’t count my spins, I’m out the trunk.” He has truly embraced the independent route and stuck to it. While many up-and-coming rappers fold once a lucrative contract is on the table, the Bay Area MC chose the long road, refusing to cut corners, and it&rsquo
  
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• Mayor Zohran Mamdani Protecting New Yorkers’ Pockets Via New Executive Orders

  06-01-2026 19:20 via hiphopwired.com
  Mayor Zohran Mamdani is easing forward into his mayoral duties in the early days of his administration and is already making good on a campaign trail promise. Mayor Zohran Mamdani signed two executive orders into effect, which were designed to protect consumers from junk fees and other deceptive business practices.The New York Times reports that Mayor Zohran Mamdani, just five days on the job, has put forth two executive orders and addressed their purpose in a news conference held on Monday (Jan
  
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• Former Pro Skateboarder Terry Kennedy Free From Prison

  06-01-2026 18:42 via hiphopwired.com
  Terry Kennedy, a former professional skateboarder who worked with the likes of Pharrell Williams and other celebs, was released from prison at the end of last year. Terry Kennedy was convicted of two counts of aggravated battery in a 2021 assault case involving fellow skateboarder Josiah Kassahun.
  TMZ Sports, which has been covering the matter intently, reports that Terry Kennedy, 40, was released on New Year’s Eve (December 31) of 2025. Kennedy’s case was heard in a DuPage County co
  
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• CBS Evening News’ Tony Dokoupil Clowned For First Week On-Air Flubs

  06-01-2026 18:06 via hiphopwired.com
  Spencer Platt / CBS Evening NewsCBS News under Trump-aligned former opinion columnist Bari Weiss is off to a very sloppy start, and no one is honestly shocked about that.Jokes were abundant during CBS Evening News’ fresh start with its MAGA-friendly host, Tony Dokoupil, who came out of the gate looking very amateurish to say the least. 
  Dokoupil flubbed a transition between segments on his first night, completely mixing up a story about Minnesota Governor Tim Walz announcing he was dr
  
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• Kanye West’s ‘BULLY’ Racks Up 500K Spotify Pre-Saves

  06-01-2026 16:18 via hiphopwired.com
  Source: Matthias Nareyek / GettyKanye West’s upcoming album BULLY has fans going crazy, with pre-saves piling up at a rapid pace. Toward the end of 2024, Ye promised to flood the streets with new music. However, with missed release dates, fans have begun questioning whether the project will actually arrive. Delayed rollouts are nothing new for the Chicago rapper; DONDA, VULTURES, and even The Life Of Pablo were all pushed back multiple times before their official release.But there&rsq
  
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• Trump Claims US Oil Firms Will “Revive” Venezuela

  06-01-2026 15:47 via hiphopwired.com
  Source: NurPhoto / GettyAfter a raid by United States special forces captured Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife last Saturday (Jan. 3), President Donald Trump stated that U.S.-based oil giants ExxonMobil, ConocoPhillips and Chevron are poised to pour billions into efforts to “revive” the country’s oil infrastructure and “start making money for the country.” Analysts noted that he barely mentioned drugs as a reason for the raid at a press conference.
  
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• A$AP Rocky Goes Full Rockstar In New “Punk Rocky” Video Starring Winona Ryder

  06-01-2026 15:19 via hiphopdx.com
  A$AP Rocky has ramped up his Don’t Be Dumb rollout with the release of a new single and video, “Punk Rocky.”
  Produced by Ging, Zach Fogarty, Cristoforo Donadi and Rocky himself, the track finds Pretty Flacko flexing his musical range and showcasing his smooth singing voice over melodic rock production.
  “I thought I fell in love, I thought she felt it too / I thought we was in love, she just another fluke / I thought you was the one, I guess you just the two / You want the
  
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• Claressa Shields Tells 50 Cent To ST*U Over Papoose Beef

  06-01-2026 14:25 via hiphopwired.com
  Source: Johnny Nunez / GettyClaressa Shields has stepped into yet another Rap squabble. She has told 50 Cent to keep quiet after he responded to Papoose.
  
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• NYPD Fires Cop Over Intimate Affairs With Women He Arrested

  06-01-2026 13:53 via hiphopwired.com
  Source: LEONARDO MUNOZ / GettyAccording to reports, a detective with the New York Police Department in Staten Island was fired after its internal affairs division discovered he had improper relationships with five women, three of whom he had arrested in the past. The officer, Brooks Ingram, then lied about those affairs when questioned by members of the internal affairs office.“[He] appeared to view his work as an opportunity to meet potential dates,” NYPD Assistant Deputy Commission
  
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• Geolier ft. 50 Cent “Phantom,” Hit-Boy “Crow Bars” & More | Daily Visuals 1.5.26

  06-01-2026 00:07 via hiphopwired.com
  Source: Alexander Tamargo / Getty2025 was a stellar year for the king of petty known as 50 Cent. Aside from the explosive documentary which showcased the dark side of Diddy in Sean Combs: The Reckoning, 50 also took on some other of his Hip-Hop peers in some completely unnecessary social media drama. Still, the man began his career as a rapper so why not kick off 2026 with some new bars from the man who many call the pettiest man in Hollywood.Lending his talents to Geolier for the visuals t
  
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• Bad Press Is Good Press: Nike Tech Fleece Allegedly Sells Out After Nicolás Maduro Does Perp Walk In The Tracksuit

  05-01-2026 23:59 via hiphopwired.com
  XNY/Star Max / Nicolas MaduroCaptured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro accidentally became a fashion icon, bringing Nike some much-needed sales in the new year.
  The Nike Tech Fleece is already a New York staple, especially in winter. Still, it has gained a new level of popularity after Maduro was photographed wearing the tracksuit during his capture. 
  The photograph of Maduro in his Nike Tech Fleece, shared by Donald Trump on Truth Social to confirm his capture during Operation Ab
  
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• Sonny Digital Says Thieves Cleaned Out His Atlanta Studio

  05-01-2026 22:54 via hiphopwired.com
  Source: Scott Dudelson / GettySonny Digital revealed online that his Atlanta studio was recently robbed, leaving him fuming.The 34-year-old producer has worked with major artists such as Beyoncé, Future, Travis Scott, 21 Savage, and many more. Along with collaborating with some of the biggest names in music, Sonny has also been a strong supporter of up-and-coming artists like Seddy Hendrix, Tony Shhnow, and Landstrip Chip.After discovering the break-in, the Atlanta producer took to social
  
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• My Book: ‘Being Dope: Hip Hop & Theory Through Mixtape Memoir’ By Dr. A.D. Carson

  05-01-2026 20:35 via hiphopwired.com
  Source: Joyce Boghosian / HandoutBy now, the phrase “Hip-Hop changed my life” is a well-worn cliché, but that won’t stop me from saying it. I’m from the small Central Illinois town of Decatur. My hometown is one of the sites where the war on drugs and many of its battles took place. In 2018, Decatur was listed at number seven in USA Today’s “15 worst cities for Black Americans” and ranked third nationally in their 2019 “America’s
  
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• Megan Thee Stallion Opens Her Popeyes Location In Miami

  05-01-2026 20:19 via hiphopwired.com
  Source: Apple TV/Instagram / Photo of Megan Thee Stallion provided for use by Apple TV+/IGMegan Thee Stallion is taking her talents to South Beach with Popeyes.The Hot Girl captain announced back in March that she and the historic fast-food franchise linked up for a sauce collaboration called the “Hottie Sauce.” Alongside the release, she also revealed plans to open her own Popeyes franchise in the 305:
  “My very own @popeyes IS OPENING THIS SUMMER HOTTIES! I just visited m
  
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• Hit-Boy Drops New Song After ‘Idiots’ Break Into His Studio

  05-01-2026 18:15 via hiphopdx.com
  Hit-Boy is turning misfortune into music after his studio was targeted by robbers.
  On Sunday (January 4), the multi-platinum producer/rapper released a new song called “Crow Bars” inspired by the scary incident, which occurred in the early hours of that morning.
  “This morning around 4am some idiots broke into my office / studio and went thru a hassle just to get next to nothing. I had my grammys there and I know they wanted my jewels but not today champions FOH,” he expla
  
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