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• iShowSpeed Mourns Cristiano Ronaldo’s World Cup Exit

  08-07-2026 13:52 via hiphopwired.com
  
  Source: Sebastian Frej / GettyAs Portugal’s run at the 2026 FIFA World Cup ended on Monday (July 6) against Spain, the streamer iShowSpeed was overwhelmed by the emotions he felt seeing star striker Cristiano Ronaldo walk around the pitch.iShowSpeed broke down as Ronaldo appeared on the Jumbotron at AT&T Stadium in Dallas, Texas. Ronaldo had already confirmed that this World Cup, his sixth, would be his last.
  
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• Donald Trump’s Qatari Force One Reportedly Grounded Due To Security Concerns

  09-07-2026 17:42 via hiphopwired.com
  
  ABDULLAH GUCLU / Donald Trump / Qatari Force OneDonald Trump had to use “the old plane” because his illegal foreign jet from Qatar wasn’t secure enough to fly out of an active warzone, many experts believe.Trump’s Qatari-“gifted” jet, which he claims is “the world’s most luxurious plane,” was grounded yesterday, forcing him to use the original Air Force One out of Turkey. On Truth Social, where the president does a good portion of his ly
  
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• Graham Platner Ends Senate Run After Sex Abuse Claims

  09-07-2026 17:28 via hiphopwired.com
  
  Source: Portland Press Herald / GettyOn Wednesday (July 8), Graham Platner, the Democratic candidate for the United States Senate from Maine, suspended his campaign. It comes after a former girlfriend, Jenny Racicot, came forward alleging that Platner raped her in 2021. The report was published by POLITICO, followed by a CNN interview on Monday (July 6).“We believe that for the movement to continue, it can’t be me,” Platner said in a video posted to his social media accounts. &
  
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• Predicting Every Feature On Future’s New Album ‘The Real Me’

  09-07-2026 15:50 via hiphopwired.com
  
  Source: @future / InstagramFuture has finally come out of hiding and is set to drop his next album, The Real Me, tomorrow.The project marks the Atlanta rapper’s first album in two years, following the success of MIXTAPE PLUTO. With records like “LIL DEMON,” “TOO FAST,” and “SOUTH OF FRANCE,” Pluto set the bar high, making this one of the most anticipated rap releases of the year.MIXTAPE PLUTO also carried extra meaning in Future’s catalog, as it wa
  
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• Dripless: Todd Blanche Spars With Trump Appointee Over Sneakers

  08-07-2026 22:48 via hiphopwired.com
  
  Source: Anna Moneymaker / GettyOn the eve of the 250th birthday of the United States, top officials from the Trump administration were present at a special private party that turned “wild” – thanks partly to a spat between Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche and another Trump appointee over Blanche’s sneakers.According to reporting by the British tabloid Daily Mail, the incident took place during a lively party with the rapper 50 Cent at the Executive Branch, a private c
  
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• Benjamin Netanyahu Was In His Feelings During CNN Interview

  08-07-2026 22:31 via hiphopwired.com
  
  ILIA YEFIMOVICH / Benjamin NetanyahuIsrael’s warmongering Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu got put on the spot during a recent interview with CNN.
  Speaking with CNN’s Dana Bash, Netanyahu was visibly annoyed when the topic of people “suffering” in Gaza as a result of Israel’s ongoing war with Palestine was brought up.
  Near the end of the interview, Bash had to remind Netanyahu that there were two sides in the conflict that continues to grow increasingly unpopular a
  
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• Lil Wayne’s Battle With Epilepsy: A Complete Timeline Of His Seizure History 

  08-07-2026 22:24 via hiphopwired.com
  
  Source: Julia Beverly / GettyLil Wayne recently reminded fans that health always comes first. The rapper has unexpectedly canceled scheduled shows and failed to show up for concerts without warning. Now, Wayne has revealed what’s really happening with his health. Read on for a full timeline of Wayne’s ongoing battle with epilepsy inside. After unexpectedly canceling a scheduled concert in Bangor, Maine, the rap icon returned to social media to explain that he was dealing with a
  
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• Egypt Coach Says Team “Suffered Injustice,” Fans Blast The Refs

  08-07-2026 22:15 via hiphopwired.com
  
  Source: Catherine Ivill – AMA / GettyHossam Hassan didn’t hold back after Egypt’s heartbreaking loss to Argentina, placing much of the blame on the officiating crew.The Egypt national team coach said his side “suffered injustice” following a controversial VAR decision that disallowed what appeared to be a legitimate goal. Just 10 minutes later, The Pharaohs found the back of the next again, meaning they could have been leading 3-0 has the original goal stood.Instead
  
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• Mamdani More Liked Than Netanyahu By Jewish Americans

  08-07-2026 20:45 via hiphopwired.com
  
  Source: John Lamparski / GettyThe popularity of New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is still surging, even with his views on Israel and the war in Gaza. More proof of this came from a recent poll that shows Mamdani being viewed more favorably than Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.The Associated Press-NORC poll was conducted over the week of June 11 to June 17, resulting in Mamdani having 44% favorability as opposed to a 39% unfavorable rating, leaving him with 5% net favorability,
  
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• The Legend Grows: Knicks Jalen Brunson Underwent Surgery On Left Wrist He Injured During The Playoffs

  08-07-2026 20:17 via hiphopwired.com
  
  Source: Pacific Press / GettyAnd just like that the legend, the mythology, and the iconic status of one Jalen Marquis Brunson has grown that much more than it was on that faithful night of Game 5 of the NBA Finals on June 13, 2026.Three weeks after Jalen Brunson dropped 45 points on the San Antonio Spurs to help secure the New York Knicks first NBA Championship in 53 years we’re learning that the “undersized” franchise point guard with the heart of a giant actually did so
  
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• Diddy Seen Taking Daily Walk At FCI Fort Dix In New Footage

  08-07-2026 19:43 via hiphopwired.com
  
  Source: Sean “Diddy” Combs – Picture / Sean “Diddy” Combs – Picture provided by CanvaThere’s a new Sean “Diddy” Combs sighting as he continues serving time behind bars.TMZ obtained footage of Diddy taking a stroll around the yard at FCI Fort Dix, the federal correctional facility in New Jersey where he’s currently being housed. According to the outlet, the video was captured on Monday around 2 p.m.Diddy was seen wearing a white T-shirt,
  
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• Jermaine Dupri Sues Sony Music Entertainment Over Unpaid Royalties

  08-07-2026 19:01 via hiphopwired.com
  
  Jermaine Dupri filed a lawsuit this week against Sony Music Entertainment, claiming that the company owes him millions in unpaid royalties. According to Jermaine Dupri, Sony Music owes him over $18 million in royalties connected to Mariah Carey, Usher, and other artists.Billboard was the first to report on the filing, which was made by Jermaine Dupri on July 7, naming the producer’s So-So Def Recordings in the claim and calling into question Sony’s accounting practices and the transp
  
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• The Plot Thickens: Estranged Wife of Big Tigger, Alicia Brown, Arrested On Kidnapping Charges

  08-07-2026 18:31 via hiphopwired.com
  
  Prince Williams / Big Tigger / Alicia BrownThe ongoing saga between popular radio personality Big Tigger and his estranged wife, Alicia Brown, has taken an interesting turn.TMZ Hip Hop exclusively reports that Alicia Brown has some legal problems of her own after she was arrested in Georgia on an outstanding warrant related to kidnapping.
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  According to the celebrity gossip site, the Hart County Sheriff’s Office was able to track down Brown’s SUV after receiving a BOLO (be on the
  
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• Nipsey Hussle’s Children Paid Portion Of Father’s Estate

  08-07-2026 18:20 via hiphopwired.com
  
  Nipsey Hussle was tragically taken from the world back in 2019, just as his career was making larger strides. Now, his children are benefiting from the groundwork he laid after they were paid a portion of funds and assets from Nipsey Hussle’s estate.As reported by TMZ, Nipsey Hussle’s estate, currently overseen by the late rapper’s brother, Blacc Sam, paid out a portion of funds and related assets to Hussle’s 17-year-old daughter and 9-year-old son. According to the repor
  
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• Nike Debuts Kobe Bryant Air Force 1 “Rucker Park” & They’re Low-key Hard

  08-07-2026 17:44 via hiphopwired.com
  
  Source: Sneakers News / SneakersNews.comIt’s been more than two decades since Kobe Bryant pulled up to Harlem’s legendary Rucker Park and put on a show for all to remember, and to commemorate that moment, Nike is dropping a new Air Force 1 in honor of the NBA icon (RIP).According to Sneaker News, the Nike Air Force 1 Kobe Protro “Rucker Park” sneaker has been created and while we don’t know if this is a sample or a general release pair, we want it. Sporting an all-w
  
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• YG Has Avoided Making “FDT” Part 2 After Receiving A White House Letter

  08-07-2026 15:54 via hiphopwired.com
  
  Source: Maury Phillips / GettyBack in 2016, YG and the late Nipsey Hussle released “FDT,” and certain people were not rocking with it.The record served as a protest against Donald Trump and quickly became one of the most talked-about records of the election cycle.
  A decade later, the 400 Hunnid rapper is opening up about the backlash he received and why fans still haven’t gotten a sequel.Despite constant requests for an “FDT Part 2,” YG say’s he’s stayed
  
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• Donald Trump’s Meddling Blamed For Belgium’s Thrashing of Team USA

  07-07-2026 22:49 via hiphopwired.com
  
  Getty Images / Belgium Red Devils / Donald TrumpEverything that Donald Trump touches goes to sh*t. The US Men’s Soccer Team found that out the hard way on Monday night.
  It didn’t take long for the world to figure out that it was Orange Mussolini who called his good friend, FIFA President Gianni Infantino, to do him a solid and reverse the horrible red card given to Team USA’s striker Folarin Balogun, if it was allowed to stand, would have kept him out of the round-of-16 match a
  
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• Woman Alleges Graham Platner Sexually Assaulted Her

  07-07-2026 20:37 via hiphopwired.com
  
  Source: Portland Press Herald / GettyOn Monday (July 6), a former girlfriend of Graham Platner, the Democratic nominee for the Senate from Maine, came forward with the allegation that he raped her when they were dating. Platner has firmly denied the incident.
  
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• Donald Trump Calls Nicki Minaj “Hot” & “A Great Friend” During Rose Garden Speech At White House

  07-07-2026 20:34 via hiphopwired.com
  
  Source: MANDEL NGAN / GettyNicki Minaj really shocked many in her fanbase when she came out as a MAGA supporter earlier this year. Even as the Trump administration continues to lift the temporary protected status of hundreds of thousands of immigrants in the United States to continue their ethnic cleansing, Nicki (an illegal Trinidadian immigrant herself) is still putting her full support for Donald Trump on display for all to see, and he’s taken notice.On Monday, Donald Trump gave a &ldqu
  
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• JAŸ-Z Adds London Stadium Show To 30-Year Celebration Run

  07-07-2026 20:29 via hiphopwired.com
  
  Source: ANP / GettyJAŸ-Z is taking his 30-year celebration overseas. He will be extending his concert run with a new show date in London.
  
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• Ruff Ryders' Fakefree Kp Says DMX Comparisons Aren't Why He's The Face Of Double R

  07-07-2026 20:10 via youtube.com
  
  
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• Dame Dash Compares Himself To Great Leaders

  07-07-2026 19:14 via youtube.com
  
  Dame Dash Compares Himself To Great Leaders
  
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• Kai Cenat Reveals ‘Streamer University 2’ Faculty & Students

  07-07-2026 18:12 via hiphopwired.com
  
  Julian Hamilton /Kai Cenat / Streamer University 2Kai Cenat’s fashion industry-inspired hiatus is over, and he is back with a bang with Streamer University 2. He has just revealed who we can expect to see “teaching” and who will be attending. He also made some other big announcements.The 24-year-old streamer is hitting the ground running following his hiatus. During a massive live broadcast on Monday, July 6, 2026, he finally revealed the professors and students.Kai Cenat final
  
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• Maino Reveals His Hairline Has Been On An Installment Plan For 5 Years

  07-07-2026 18:05 via hiphopwired.com
  
  Source: Aaron J. Thornton / GettyMaino kept it a buck about his hairpiece, and his Let’s Rap About It co-hosts immediately turned the reveal into a barbershop comedy session.
  
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• George E. Johnson, Founder Of Johnson Products Company, Dies At 99

  07-07-2026 17:44 via hiphopwired.com
  
  George E. Johnson, the founder of the pioneering Johnson Products company focused on hair care items and more, has died. George E. Johnson’s legacy in the business world has been long-cemented, and his success remains inspiring.
  George E. Johnson was born June 16, 1927, in Richton, Mississippi, moving to Chicago when he was just a toddler. Johnson learned the value of hard work early, taking a job while still in elementary school to shine shoes. After dropping out of high school to help su
  
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• Pioneering Brooklyn MC Sparky D Dies At 61

  07-07-2026 16:26 via hiphopwired.com
  
  MC Sparky D was a key Hip-Hop figure in the 1980s after getting involved in the “Roxanne Wars” battles on wax. Last weekend, MC Sparky D passed away, with Hip-Hop fans remembering her legacy.Sparky D, born Doreen C. Broadnax, grew up in the Brownsville section of Brooklyn, New York.As seen in a 2022 profile on Business Insider featuring the pioneering women of Hip-Hop, it was highlighted that Sparky D’s most notable track is the track “Sparky’s Turn (Roxanne You&rsq
  
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• Giannis Antetokounmpo Thinks Drake Won The Beef Against Kendrick Lamar

  07-07-2026 15:44 via hiphopwired.com
  
  Source: Ethan Miller / GettyGiannis Antetokounmpo has officially let it be known where he stands in the Drake vs. Kendrick Lamar debate.The newly acquired Miami Heat star recently hopped on a livestream with N3on, where the two spent time trolling each other. At one point, the conversation shifted to the hottest topic in sports, LeBron James.With King James reportedly exploring free agency, the streamer played a joke on Giannis by claiming the four-time champion had decided to return to the Clev
  
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• Lance “Un” Rivera Responds To JAŸ-Z Once Again Rapping About Stabbing Him

  07-07-2026 00:19 via hiphopwired.com
  
  Source: Clarence Williams / GettyJAŸ-Z’s freestyle at the Roots Picnic in May rubbed many of his rivals the wrong way as he took shots and subliminals at quite a few of his Hip-Hop peers and former associates, but one man didn’t necessarily take issue with JAŸ-Z bringing his name up again, he just wishes Jay would break him off a little something-something for making him relive his trauma.In a recent interview on The Art of Dialogue, Lance “Un” Rivera was asked
  
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• Hunter Biden Rips Trump Greed In Online Rant

  07-07-2026 00:10 via hiphopwired.com
  
  Source: Joe McNally / GettyOn Sunday (July 5), as many were no doubt taking it easy after Fourth of July celebrations, Hunter Biden set off more fireworks with a lengthy post on X, formerly Twitter, that scorched President Donald Trump and his family for their unprecedented earnings from deals made by his administration.After a brief greeting, Hunter Biden began his post strongly: “250 years ago we declared independence from a king who ran the colonies as a family business. In just 18 mont
  
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• Concordia University Launches Drake Course Exploring His Music, Legacy & OVO Empire

  06-07-2026 22:19 via hiphopwired.com
  
  Source: Daniel LEAL / AFP / Daniel LEAL / AFPWhen people say Drake needs to be studied, they’re about to get their wish.Yassin “Narcy” Alsalman, a professor at Concordia University in Montreal, has announced a new course centered around the Toronto superstar’s career titled “Hip-Hop: Past/Present/Future – Drake: Media. Myth and Manhood.According to Alsalman, the class exmaine Drizzy’s impact on Hip-Hop and pop culture, while also exploring how he built t
  
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