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• Kodak Black’s “KKK” Rap Group Idea Is Getting Cooked Online

  09-07-2026 20:42 via hiphopwired.com
  
  Source: (Photo by Johnny Louis/FilmMagic) / (Photo by Johnny Louis/FilmMagic)Kodak Black has the internet scratching its head again after sharing one of his wildest ideas yet.During a recent livestream, the Florida rapper suggested that he, Kanye West, and Kendrick Lamar should form a rap group. At first, the idea didn’t sound too far-fetched. Three heavyweight artists linking up? Fans have seen crazier collaborations.Then Yak revealed what he thinks the group should be called “KKK.&
  
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• Infamous Twitter Troll @Son_ImSleep Allegedly Shot & Killed In Florida

  10-07-2026 02:33 via hiphopwired.com
  
  Infamous Twitter troll @Son_ImSleep made his name on the social media platform by hurling witty insults, some of which were violent and homophobic. @Son_ImSleep, who some online say is named Mike Menard, was found shot dead inside his car in Florida this week, causing many online to react to the news.As reported by local outlet WSVN, Menard, 32, was found inside his vehicle in a Fort Lauderdale neighborhood outside his parents’ home. Police responded to calls about a shooting around 4:25 A
  
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• Infamous Twitter Star @Son_ImSleep Allegedly Shot & Killed In Florida

  10-07-2026 02:33 via hiphopwired.com
  
  Infamous Twitter star @Son_ImSleep made his name on the social media platform by hurling witty insults, some of which were often violent and homophobic. @Son_ImSleep, who some online say is named Mike Menard, was found shot dead inside his car in Florida this week, causing many online to react to the news.As reported by local outlet WSVN, Menard, 32, was found inside his vehicle in a Fort Lauderdale neighborhood outside his parents’ home. Police responded to calls about a shooting around 4
  
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• CBS Opp Tony Dokoupil a Mixes Up Diddy and Ye On Air

  10-07-2026 00:22 via hiphopwired.com
  
  Source: Kristina Bumphrey / GettyCBS is facing a serious crisis months after right-wing influencer Bari Weiss took over the network, and its CBS Evening News anchor Tony Dokoupil is at the center of it thanks to a slip-up that used Ye aka Kanye West in place of Diddy for a news story.According to reports, the mix-up took place last Friday (July 3) when the program “mistakenly aired an image of rapper Kanye West instead of Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs in its report that President [Donald]
  
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• 50 Cent Takes Petty Victory Lap After Diddy Doc Scores 3 Emmy Nominations

  10-07-2026 00:13 via hiphopwired.com
  
  Source: Gilbert Flores / Getty50 Cent has never been one to let a moment pass quietly, especially when it involves Diddy. His documentary on the mogul is up for three Emmy awards.
  
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• Where’s Mitch McConnell? : The Internet Thinks Republicans Are Covering Up The Senator’s Fate

  09-07-2026 23:49 via hiphopwired.com
  
  The Washington Post / Mitch McConnellHas the Grim Reaper finally come for the self-proclaimed “Grim Reaper” of Democrat policy, Mitch McConnell? Many people are wondering about the fate of the longtime Kentucky Senator.
  Everyone is wondering where Mitch McConnell, who has apparently been hospitalized for nearly a month after he was reportedly found unconscious and unresponsive in his Washington, D.C. home, according to the New York Post, is.
  According to the newspaper’s reporti
  
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• Candace Parker Says WNBA Players Need “Therapy” After Caitlin Clark’s Ranking

  09-07-2026 22:15 via hiphopwired.com
  
  Source: Slaven Vlasic / GettyCandace Parker isn’t holding back when it comes to where WNBA players ranked Caitlin Clark among the league’s top guards.The former WNBA star and current analyst took issue with Clark being voted the 11th-best guard by her fellow players, calling the results “crazy.”“I wholeheartedly believe that there needs to be some rules with the WNBA players, because this is getting out of hand. Caitlin Clark voted 11th-best guard by WNBA players? T
  
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• Well Deserved: Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl Halftime Show Receives 9 Emmy Nominations

  09-07-2026 19:27 via hiphopwired.com
  
  Source: Focus On Sport / GettyFor all the unnecessary hate, backlash and even death threats that Bad Bunny received from Donald Trump and his MAGA cult simply for being Puerto Rican and chosen to headline the halftime show at Super Bowl LX, it’s pretty safe to say that Jay-Z and Roc Nation made the right choice as not only did it end up becoming the most viewed halftime show in history, but it’s now been nominated for multiple Emmy Awards.On Wednesday (July 8), the list of Emmy nomin
  
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• Vince Staples Launching Apple Music Radio Show

  09-07-2026 19:26 via hiphopwired.com
  
  Vince Staples has modeled his career on being as creative as possible and eliminating filler when it comes to his albums and other endeavors. In his latest venture, Vince Staples makes a return to Apple Music Radio for his new weekly 5 On Fridays show, highlighting five new tracks he’s checking out.In a no-nonsense trailer, Vince Staples succinctly explains the concept of 5 On Fridays, sharing that it will differ somewhat from his former Ramona Radio series, which he informed viewers was c
  
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• J. Cole Drops Exclusive ‘The Fall-Off’ Print Magazine

  09-07-2026 18:59 via hiphopwired.com
  
  J. Cole released his double album, The Fall-Off, to much fanfare amid hints that it would be his swan song. While that point hasn’t been firmly solidified by J. Cole himself, he is still pushing out grand creative ideas by way of a limited edition print magazine named after the album and featuring some of music’s top journalists and creative minds.Announced on Wednesday (July 8), The Fall-Off print magazine is a limited edition run headed by veteran music journalist Bonsu Thompson se
  
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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.
  Bruh.
  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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• 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 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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