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• Mark Ruffalo Hulks Out On Paramount After After Calling His Merger Comments “Antisemetic”

  24-08-2026 20:55 via hiphopwired.com
  
  Getty Images / Mark Ruffalo / Paramount
  Mark Ruffalo, aka Bruce Banner, had time for Paramount after the studio slammed his comments about the merger.Spotted on Variety, Ruffalo is best known for his roles in the Marvel Cinematic Universe fired back at Paramount after the studio called his statements about the divisive merger “antisemitic,” afrer he said David and Larry Ellison were “powering some of the most destructive and inhuman forces in the world.”“The accusat
  
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• Kanye West Shows Support For Lil Durk, Pulls Up To Trial

  28-08-2026 22:32 via hiphopwired.com
  
  Source: Revolt / RevoltKanye West pulled up to Lil Durk’s murder-for-hire trial in Los Angeles to show his support for the Chicago rapper.In true Ye fashion, he arrived at the courthouse dressed in all black as he stood behind his Chicago bredrin. West reportedly sat with Smurk’s family during OTF Jam’s testimony.Following the court proceedings, the Graduation rapper linked up with Durk affiliate OTF Doodie Lo, who held up a “Free Durk” T-shirt. Doodie Lo later shar
  
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• Donald Trump Hilariously Trolled After Renaming Lake Ontario

  28-08-2026 22:22 via hiphopwired.com
  
  Andrew Harnik / Donald Trump / Lake America
  Donald Trump isn’t done rebranding things in the name of stupidity. First it was the Gulf of Mexico, now it’s Lake Ontario, and it’s all because his ego is fragile.
  The so-called “deal maker” got sonned by Canada after starting another stupid trade war with our neighbors to the north and trade partner after negotiations between the two countries epically collapsed, with the US slapping new 50% tariffs on billions of dollar
  
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• Florida “Deputy of The Year” Quits In Disgrace After Ex-Girlfriend Reveals Racist Behavior

  28-08-2026 21:35 via hiphopwired.com
  
  Getty Images / Douglas Rissing / Florida Deputy of The YearBrevard County’s 2025 Deputy of the Year decided to resign in disgrace rather than being given the boot after photos showed him being a wild racist.
  Spotted on Raw Story, Deputy Michael Fultz, 24, quit before he could be fired for “egregious misconduct” after an ex-girlfriend did the world a favor and aired him out in an email, putting out all his racist dirty laundry.
  In photos she attached to the email that
  
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• Biggest Takeaways From Fat Joe’s New Album ‘Organized Rhyme’

  28-08-2026 19:28 via hiphopwired.com
  
  Source: @FatJoe / InstagramFat Joe released his new album, Organized Rhyme.It’s definitely Crack season across the board Alongside Jadakiss, Joe has built one of the most popular Hip-Hop podcasts with The Joe & Jada Show, welcoming A-list guests like Allen Iverson, Cardi B, Clipse and many more.Joey cracking the mic in the podcast world isn’t the only thing he’s been doing. The New York MC is back in the booth, giving his day ones something new to listen to. Two years after
  
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• J. Cole Cancels Show Following Death of Touring Crew Member

  28-08-2026 19:24 via hiphopwired.com
  
  Bernard Smalls / J. Cole
  J. Cole’s upcoming show in Sacramento was canceled following the tragic death of a touring crew member.
  TMZ reports a member of J. Cole’s touring crew was killed in a trucking accident early Thursday morning, leading to his performance at the Golden 1 Center being canceled.
  In a statement, the North Carolina rapper’s team announced the decision, writing, “Following the tragic passing of a member of the touring crew in a trucking accident this morn
  
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• Black August, Its History, & Notable Figures #BlackAugust

  28-08-2026 17:38 via hiphopwired.com
  
  Black August is an annual recognition of Black freedom fighters, political prisoners, and key figures who fought against racism, bigotry, and oppression. With nearly five decades in existence, Black August and its grand purpose is more important than ever to acknowledge and uphold these inspirational figures—and the notable names below are worth examining.Black August’s roots can be traced back to 1979 in San Quentin Prison in California, with the Black Guerilla Family stating that t
  
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• Drake Sells Majority Stake Of OVO To Authentic Brand Group

  28-08-2026 16:49 via hiphopwired.com
  
  Source: Johnny Nunez / GettyDrake’s personal stock may be at an all-time low (the man is randomly doing dating shows for God’s sake), but that isn’t keeping investors from spending big time to own a big piece of his OVO brand for the foreseeable future.According to Complex, Authentic Brands Group has just plunked down some major chips to acquire the majority stake in Drake’s OVO intellectual property and while some may be confused as to why Drake would give up a big porti
  
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• Biggest Takeaways From Rod Wave’s New Album ‘Don’t Look Down’

  28-08-2026 16:12 via hiphopwired.com
  
  Source: @rodwave / InstagramAfter a few pushbacks, Rod Wave has finally released his new album, Don’t Look Down.The Florida artist has quickly built a cult following, with fans eagerly waiting for new music. His last release, Last Lap, arrived in 2024 and featured standout tracks like “Passport Junkie,” “Last Lap” and “25.”The 2024 project also kept the features to a minimum, with appearances from Lil Baby, Rylo Rodriguez and Lil Yachty.Fast-forward to D
  
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• Cyberleek Clowned Following ‘GTA 6’ x Netflix Extended Look

  28-08-2026 06:15 via hiphopwired.com
  
  NurPhoto / Cyberleek / Grand Theft Auto VI / Netflix
  Grand Theft Auto VI leaker Cyberleek might want to stay off social media for the immediate future.
  Before Grand Theft Auto VI: Extended Look dropped on Netflix, Cyberleek got all the attention while leaking various clips from a build of the game he had, showing off different sections and taking donations for a sketchy cryptocurrency.Cyberleek’s most recent leaks took us to the strip club and to a nude colony where plenty of nudity was on
  
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• Gamers Ready To Press Start on ‘GTA 6’ After Watching Extended Look On Netflix

  27-08-2026 22:57 via hiphopwired.com
  
  Rockstar Games / GTA 6Despite Cyberleek’s best effort to steal Rockstar Games’ thunder, gamers were still blown away after watching the extended look at GTA 6 on Netflix.
  NO CAP, but GTA 6 looks absolutely ridiculous.
  Rockstar Games teamed up with the streaming platform to show off 27 minutes of gameplay footage, captured entirely on PS5, with no narration, and honestly, that’s fine because what we are shown speaks for itself.
  In the footage, we see the game’s two protago
  
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• N.O.R.E Responds To DJ Vlad Calling Him A “Snake”

  27-08-2026 22:43 via hiphopwired.com
  
  Source: Derek White / GettyN.O.R.E is firing back at DJ Vlad, questioning his place in Hip-Hop and the impact of his platform.The situation began when the Drink Champs host initially planned to sit down with Vlad for an interview. Shortly after agreeing to the appearance, N.O.R.E. had a change of heart and decided to decline. The decision reportedly rubbed Vlad the wrong way, leading him to call N.O.R.E. a “snake” and “selfish.”Following Vlad’s harsh comments, N.O.R
  
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• JAŸ-Z & Rick Rubin Revisit 30 Years Of Hov’s Career In ‘JAŸ-Z IN 8’ Trailer [Video]

  27-08-2026 21:16 via hiphopwired.com
  
  Source: Courtesy of HBO / HBOJAŸ-Z is taking a trip through three decades of his legendary career with Rick Rubin for the upcoming documentary series, JAŸ-Z IN 8.
  
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• James Gunn Says ‘Superman: Man Of Tomorrow’ Has Wrapped Filming

  27-08-2026 21:13 via hiphopwired.com
  
  Source: @JamesGunn / InstagramIt’s no secret that James Gunn-rebooted DCU needs a big win badly following the major flop that was Supergirl this past July. And while HBO’s Lanterns is doing what it can to keep interest in the DCU going, fans are hoping his upcoming Superman Sequel can help right the struggling ship.Whether or not that will be the case is anyone’s guess, but what we do know is that principal photography on Superman: Man Of Tomorrow has just wrapped. Director Jam
  
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• Number Of Soldiers Leaving Hegseth’s Military “Skyrocketing”

  27-08-2026 21:11 via hiphopwired.com
  
  Source: Andrew Harnik / GettyThe state of the American military under President Donald Trump’s second term is in disarray, with troops seeking to leave as conscientious objectors in “skyrocketing” numbers because of the gross mismanagement of the armed forces by Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth.According to reports, “the number of service members seeking a formal discharge from the military as conscientious objectors has skyrocketed, according to two groups that help the
  
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• Home Decor Achievement Unlocked: XBOX & IKEA Unveil New Furniture Collection

  27-08-2026 20:31 via hiphopwired.com
  
  IKEA / XBOXXBOX wants to be your one-stop station for entertainment, and it also wants to help furnish your gaming room or your digs.
  At gamescom, XBOX and Swedish furniture company IKEA unveiled a new furniture collection that should have members of the team green chomping at the bit.
  The new nine-piece furniture collection is called “YXSTABY”. It is part of XBOX’s continued celebration of its 25th Anniversary, giving gamers a chance to take their gaming setup to the next leve
  
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• Lil Durk Allegedly “Didn’t Like People Trolling Him” After King Von’s Death, OTF Jam Testifies

  27-08-2026 19:55 via hiphopwired.com
  
  Source: Rapper Lil Durk Mugshot / Broward County Clerk of the CourtsAs we get deeper into Lil Durk’s murder-for-hire trial, several notable details have come to light.OTF Jam, a former Durk affiliate, has been identified as the first witness to take the stand. Jam appeared visibly shaken while testifying and was asked multiple times by the judge to raise his voice.During his testimony, he referred to Lil Durk’s OTF organization as a “gang enterprise.” He also testified th
  
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• Rep. Hakeem Jeffries Criticized After Rep. Jared Moskowitz Named To New Post

  27-08-2026 19:35 via hiphopwired.com
  
  Rep. Hakeem Jeffries is currently enduring critiques over a pro-Israel member of the Democratic Party getting assigned to a new post. Rep. Jared Moskowitz was named a ranking member of the House Foreign Affairs Committe’s Subcomittee on the Middle East and North Africa this week, with Rep. Hakeem Jeffries catching heat although he didn’t name Moskowitz to the post.In a press release published on Tuesday (August 25), Rep. Gregory Meeks, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Comm
  
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• The Game – ‘The Life’

  27-08-2026 19:15 via rapindustry.com
   
  Directed by: Sela Vave
  Cinematography by: Rippy AustinThe post The Game – ‘The Life’ first appeared on Rap Industry: New Hip Hop, Rap Videos, Music, News, & more..
  
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• Drake Partners with Authentic to Scale OVO.

  27-08-2026 18:42 via rapindustry.com
  Authentic Brands Group today announced the acquisition of a majority stake in the intellectual property of OVO, the premium lifestyle brand co-founded by Drake. As the driving force behind OVO, Drake will retain a significant ownership stake and continue shaping its creative vision alongside Authentic.
  The partnership builds on Authentic’s proven approach to growing iconic brands and cultural assets through content, experiences and global commerce while preserving the identity and creative
  
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• Kelly Rowland Joins OLAY as Newest Brand Ambassador

  27-08-2026 18:12 via rapindustry.com
  Skincare brand, OLAY has added singer and actress Kelly Rowland as its newest brand ambassador. Together, they’re spotlighting the OLAY Super Collection, a lineup of high-performing, multi-benefit skincare products designed to help skin bounce back from life’s busiest days for refreshed, plump and radiant-looking skin.
  “My life is always moving, so I like to keep my routine simple,” said Kelly Rowland. “OLAY Super Serum is an easy choice for me because it gives my s
  
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• Ghostface Killah – ‘Soul Thang’

  27-08-2026 17:33 via rapindustry.com
   
  featuring DRIS, Nems, Iceman Bronxman, Supreme-Intelligence, Sun God, Pillz, Reek da Villian FROM GHOSTFACE KILLAH’S NEW ALBUM “SUPREME CLIENTELE 2”The post Ghostface Killah – ‘Soul Thang’ first appeared on Rap Industry: New Hip Hop, Rap Videos, Music, News, & more..
  
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• YNW Melly – Collect Call 2 (Short Film)

  27-08-2026 17:22 via rapindustry.com
  The post YNW Melly – Collect Call 2 (Short Film) first appeared on Rap Industry: New Hip Hop, Rap Videos, Music, News, & more..
  
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• Actor Samuel Monroe Jr. Dies At 52

  27-08-2026 17:22 via hiphopwired.com
  
  Samuel Monroe Jr., an actor who landed roles in several street-themed classics in the 1990s, has died after a recent hospitalization. According to a post from his mother, Samuel Monroe Jr. died early Thursday morning (August 27).Samuel Monroe Jr. played the role of Ilena’s cousin in Menace II Society, directed by The Hughes Brothers. For viewers of the film, Monroe’s character confront’s Tyrin Turner’s Caine character and was assaulted, prompting the tragic ending of the
  
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• Yung Miami Taps Lil Baby And Kodak Black For “Spend Dat Remix”

  27-08-2026 15:37 via hiphopwired.com
  
  Source: Prince Williams / GettyYung Miami announces that the “Spend Dat Remix” is dropping Friday, August 28.After the original version of the song performed well, it was only right that Caresha kept the momentum going. Fans have been speculating about who would appear on the remix, with many pointing to the biggest “spender” of them all, Drake, as the perfect addition.The Miami rapper didn’t get The Boy, but she did tap another big spender in Lil Baby. Alongside Wh
  
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• David Banner Gives Crying Man Money In His Time Of Need, Big Hugs

  27-08-2026 05:40 via youtube.com
  
  David Banner Gives Crying Man Money In His Time Of Need, Big Hugs
  
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• Social Media Shows Off The “Girls” For Dolly Parton #4Dolly

  27-08-2026 00:53 via hiphopwired.com
  
  Dolly Parton had several claims to fame, including her hit songs, big blonde hair, her well-documented kindness and penchant for dazzling outfits. Dolly Parton was also a famously buxom woman who didn’t dial down that fact, and fans online are showing off their décolletage in her honor.Fans and celebrities alike are sharing their thoughts on the late Dolly Parton, and sharing some of her past interviews. In Parton’s own words, she styled herself after the “town tramp&rdq
  
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• The Game Calls Cap On Dissing Kendrick Lamar

  26-08-2026 22:51 via hiphopwired.com
  
  Source: Kristy Sparow / GettyThe Game is denying that he took a shot at Kendrick Lamar on his new album.The West Coast MC recently dropped the surprise trilogy, The Documentary III, marking the first installment in the series since The Documentary 2 and The Documentary 2.5 arrived in 2015.While the project has received mixed reviews, the biggest conversation online has less to do with the album’s quality and more to do with one particular bar. Fans and online detectives believe The Game ma
  
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• Hit-Boy Tells Elliott Wilson & DJ Vlad He’ll Never Work With Nas Again

  26-08-2026 22:48 via hiphopwired.com
  
  Hit-Boy and Nas shocked the Hip-Hop world six years ago with the release of King’s Disease, which culminated into a trilogy in the series and another in their Magic collaborations. Despite the critical acclaim and return to form for Nas, Hit-Boy said that he doesn’t see himself working with the Queens legend in the future.Sitting across from DJ Vlad and esteemed music journalist Elliott Wilson, Hit-Boy, 39, answered candidly several questions about his career, his father’s musi
  
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• Dame Dash Shares Last Texts With Aaliyah Before Her Death

  26-08-2026 21:48 via hiphopwired.com
  
  Source: Kevin Kane / GettyOn Tuesday (Aug. 25), thousands of fans marked the 25th anniversary of the tragic death of “the Princess of R&B,” Aaliyah. In an interview published that same day, Dame Dash shared how his former girlfriend felt uneasy before boarding the plane that ultimately killed her.“She texted me saying, ‘I don’t like the plane.’ I told her, ‘Don’t get on it,’” Dame Dash said in the interview with US Weekly, which cov
  
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