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• Mystikal’s Bond Request Rejected, Will Remain Behind Bars Until Trail

  20-11-2025 23:03 via hiphopwired.com
  Source: Julia Beverly / GettyRapper Mystikal has been ordered to stay in jail for a bit longer, according to KLYFY.A Louisiana judge of Ascension denied the New Orleans artist’s request for bond. Mystikal pleaded not guilty to charges from an incident in 2022. The charges he was facing consisted of first-degree rape, domestic abuse battery, strangulation, and false imprisonment. During Tuesday’s hearing, the Here I Go rapper’s mother and business manager were front and center.
  
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• Dipset Collaborator J.R. Writer Files Lawsuit Against Universal Music Group Over Alleged Unpaid Royalties

  08-06-2026 22:49 via hiphopwired.com
  
  Source: Johnny Nunez / GettyJ.R. Writer is taking legal action against Universal Music Group, alleging the company has failed to pay him master and publishing royalties.
  Born Juan Rusty Brito, the Harlem rapper and songwriter is seeking compensation for his work on records by Dipset members Cam’ron and Juelz Santana. Writer claims he has not received his share of royalties tied to Cam’s “Shake” and Juelz Santana’s “Squalie,” despite being credited o
  
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• We Can’t Deny It, Tupac In ‘Stranger Than Heaven’ Is… Strange

  08-06-2026 21:48 via hiphopwired.com
  
  RGG Studio / SEGA / Stranger Than HeavenGeoff Keighley’s Summer Game Fest has come and gone, but there is one moment in particular that had gamers collectively saying huh?
  RGG Studios had one of the many announcements of the night, delivering a new look at its highly anticipated game, Stranger Than Heaven, and when Tupac, who plays a new character named Amaru, showed up, boy, was it strange.While I was sitting in the audience watching the latest Stranger Than Heaven announcement next to th
  
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• Cam’ron Says He Isn’t Interested In Any Kind Of Dipset Reunion

  08-06-2026 21:10 via hiphopwired.com
  
  Source: Johnny Nunez / GettyWell, it looks like witnessing The LOX manhandle Dipset at the classic Verzuz battle of the summer of 2021 will be the last time we’ll see Cam’ron alongside his Harlem brethren on stage. Killa says he has no interest in being part of any Diplomats reunion anytime soon.On a recent appearance on the Do You podcast, Cam chopped it up a bit with its hostesses, Jenny and Shy, who touched on the subject of a possible Dipset reunion happening in the future to whi
  
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• Trump Insults ‘Meet The Press’ Journalist Kristen Welker, Crashes Out

  08-06-2026 21:02 via hiphopwired.com
  
  Source: YouTube / NBCPresident Donald Trump stormed off the set of an interview with Meet The Press – but not before he lashed out at the host, Kristen Welker after a verbal exchange calling her and NBC “crooked” and “stupid” and appearing to step on the microphone in the process.
  
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• Drake’s ‘ICEMAN’ Holds Top Spot On Billboard For Third Straight Week

  08-06-2026 20:21 via hiphopwired.com
  
  Source: Prince Williams/Wireimage / Prince Williams/WireimageDrake’s latest album, ICEMAN, continues to dominate the charts, securing the No. 1 spot on the Billboard 200 for a third consecutive week.Love it or hate it, ICEMAN has lived up to the hype. According to Billboard, the OVO rapper’s latest project earned an additional 171,000 album-equivalent units in its third week, helping it remain atop the chart.The achievement puts Drizzy one week away from having ICEMAN become the long
  
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• Summer Game Fest: All The Big Announcements

  08-06-2026 19:14 via hiphopwired.com
  
  Summer Game FestSummer Game Fest, Geoff Keighley’s annual event, is back and has plenty of video game announcements to get you hyped for 2026 and beyond.
  Shifting from the YouTube Theater to the Dolby Theater in Hollywood, HHW Gaming was in the building on Friday to soak in all the excitement before Play Days kicked off Saturday, where we got hands-on with a lot of games that we will be talking about very soon, so keep it locked on HipHopWired.
  But, until then, step into these announcement
  
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• Scary Movie Scores Global Ticket Haul Of $105.5 Million

  08-06-2026 17:35 via hiphopwired.com
  
  The latest installment of the Scary Movie franchise is either a sequel or a reboot, depending on one’s view. However, the Wayans have themselves a global hit after Scary Movie grossed $105.5 million against a $30 million budget.The sixth installment of Scary Movie follows the same cast as the original film, with Anna Faris returning as Cindy Campbell, Regina Hall reprising her Brenda Meeks role, Marlon Wayans as Shorty Meeks, and Shawn Wayans returning as Ray Wilkins.
  Directed by Michael T
  
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• JAŸ-Z 30: Why ‘Reasonable Doubt’ Is Still A Classic Rap Debut

  08-06-2026 16:42 via hiphopwired.com
  
  NitroIt’s only fitting that in 2026, the world of hip-hop can still be shaken with one movement from Shawn “JAŸ-Z” Carter, as we saw recently following his industry-stirring freestyle heard at Roots Picnic.Three decades removed from his breakout solo debut, the years since have been filled with single-handedly becoming one of the most accomplished rappers in the genre’s history. Whether he’s breaking records at the GRAMMYs, maintaining a decades-long streak of
  
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• DaBaby Reaches Settlement In Lawsuit Over 2022 Bowling Alley Fight

  08-06-2026 16:21 via hiphopwired.com
  
  Source: Kevin Rawls / Radio One DigitalAfter four years of legal back-and-forth, DaBaby has reached a settlement in the lawsuit stemming from his bowling alley squabble in 2022.The Charlotte rapper has been facing an ongoing lawsuit filed by Brandon Bill$, the brother of his ex-girlfriend, Dani Leigh. Bill$ accused Baby of assault and battery following a confrontation at a Los Angeles bowling alley.During a night out with his entourage, the Suge rapper and Bill$ crossed paths, leading to a heate
  
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• Jamaica Suffered Islandwide Blackout, Power Has Returned

  08-06-2026 16:08 via hiphopwired.com
  
  Jamaica suffered an islandwide electrical blackout at the start of last weekend, knocking out power to all customers for more than two hours. Officials there are criticizing the blackout after power was restored as the weekend rolled on.As reported by the Jamaica Gleaner, the Jamaica Public Service Company (JPS), which powers the entire island, says that all utility customers lost power last Friday (June 5) at around 9 PM local time.
  According to statements from JPS, a system failure caused the
  
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• Preacher & Trucker Anthony J. Moore Saves Black Woman From White Kidnapper

  07-06-2026 23:52 via hiphopwired.com
  
  Anthony J. Moore works as both a truck driver and preacher, and it appears a bit of divine timing helped save a young woman from a harrowing situation. According to a report, Anthony J. Moore happened to be driving his truck down a South Carolina roadway and seemingly headed off an alleged attempted kidnapping in the process.As reported by the Associated Press, Anthony J. Moore, 53, was driving along a road last week (June 5) in Aiken County when he happened across a young Black woman in handcuf
  
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• Daphne Joy Sits Down With DJ Akademiks, Talks Diddy Sex Tape Leak

  07-06-2026 03:56 via hiphopwired.com
  
  Daphne Joy appears to be leaning into the controversy of an allegedly leaked sex tape featuring her and Sean “Diddy” Combs with fearlessness. In a sitdown with DJ Akademiks, Daphne Joy discussed the leaked footage and answered some questions that most would have ducked.With the allegedly leaked sex tape featuring Daphne Joy, her ex Sean “Diddy” Combs, and male escort Sly Diggler, making its rounds, she’s used the moment to leverage interest in her other endeavors, i
  
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• Star Trek Star Nichelle Nichols’ Family Wins $13 Million In Wrongful Death Lawsuit

  07-06-2026 00:58 via hiphopwired.com
  
  Nichelle Nichols, known to many Star Trek fans as Lt. Nyota Uhura, passed away at the age of 89 in 2022 in New Mexico. Nichelle Nichols’ family filed a wrongful death lawsuit against a medical center, with the jury awarding them $13 million in the process.As reported by local news outlet KOAT, the family of Nichelle Nichols filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the Gila Medical Center in Silver City, New Mexico, in 2025. The suit alleges that the center was negligent in their treatment of
  
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• Key Glock Escapes As Somebody Blasts Up Album Release Party

  06-06-2026 18:45 via youtube.com
  
  Key Glock Escapes As Somebody Blasts Up Album Release Party
  
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• Legend George Clinton On Funk, Legacy, Hip-Hop & The New Mothership At Essence Fest

  06-06-2026 17:00 via youtube.com
  
  
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• Kennedy Center Told To Remove Trump’s Name By June 12

  06-06-2026 03:29 via hiphopwired.com
  
  Source: Kevin Dietsch / GettyAccording to reports, lawyers for the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts have directed employees to remove President Donald Trump’s name from signs and other materials bearing his title to comply with a judge’s order. The deadline for everything to be done is June 12 – two days before Trump’s birthday.The memo from the center’s legal counsel, which was issued June 4, asked employees to change email signatures to reflect “The Jo
  
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• Latto Confirms “Gimme Dat” Addresses Cardi B’s Leaked Phone Call [Video]

  06-06-2026 03:12 via hiphopwired.com
  
  Latto is finally setting the record straight about the inspiration behind her latest single. She has revealed that she was responding to Cardi B on “Gimme Dat.”
  
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• Senate Debates DOJ Fund, Okays $70B Immigration Bill

  06-06-2026 02:57 via hiphopwired.com
  
  Early on Friday morning (June 5), the Senate passed legislation that will provide $70 billion in funding to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and the Border Patrol for the remainder of President Donald Trump’s second term in office.The vote was 52-47, with Senator Lisa Murkowski of Alaska being the lone Republican to join the Democrats in opposing it, save for Michael Bennett of Colorado, who missed the vote. The bill is expected to go before the House of Representatives, who are e
  
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• Commander in Sleep Donald Trump Scraps Struggle Freedom 250 Music Festival

  05-06-2026 22:32 via hiphopwired.com
  
  Kevin Dietsch / Donald Trump
  Donald Trump’s Freedom 250 concert series is a wrap after damn near all of the artists bowed out, but don’t worry, MAGA faithful, he has a backup plan, himself, and an 83-year-old country singer.
  Trump announced on Truth Social Thursday that he is pivoting to a campaign-style rally event he claims will be “Rally to End All Rallies,” taking place on June 24 in Washington, D.C., one day before the struggle Great American State Fair concert
  
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• Earth, Wind & Fire Reflect On Their Legacy In Questlove’s New Documentary

  05-06-2026 21:54 via hiphopwired.com
  
  Few groups have left a mark on music quite like Earth, Wind & Fire. Now, the legendary band is looking back on its remarkable journey through a new documentary directed by Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson.
  
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• Key Glock Talks New Album Date, Renewed Focus

  05-06-2026 20:55 via hiphopwired.com
  
  For those waiting on word of new music from Key Glock, that wait is almost over. The Memphis rapper stopped by Holiday Season Live on Atlanta’s Hot 107.9 to share a few details about his upcoming album, Project X, and the process behind it.
  
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• Drake’s ICEMAN Album Reaches 1 Billion Streams On Spotify

  05-06-2026 20:49 via hiphopwired.com
  
  Drake shocked fans by delivering his highly anticipated Iceman album, along with two other releases in Habibti and Maid of Honour. In yet another milestone for the OVO honcho, Drake’s Iceman has been streamed over 1 billion times in just three weeks, thus breaking his own record.If there were any doubts about Drizzy’s ability to move units, those concerns were confidently addressed in the weeks since Iceman‘s release.The feat was pointed out by fan account @Kurrco on X, which s
  
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• Daphne Joy Posts Twerk Clip Amid Diddy Sex Tape Leak Chatter

  05-06-2026 19:47 via hiphopwired.com
  
  Daphne Joy is seemingly moving behind the controversy and shock of having an allegedly leaked sex tape featuring her and Sean “Diddy” Combs going public. In a pair of recent social media posts, Daphne Joy appears largely unbothered.Daphne Joy’s initial reaction to the allegedly leaked video featuring her ex, Sean “Diddy” Combs, and a male escort named Sly Diggler appeared to be one of shock and anger at the footage going viral.
  The now-deleted statement from Joy par
  
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• ‘Marvel’s Wolverine’ Looks Great, So Why Are People Still Complaining?

  05-06-2026 18:33 via hiphopwired.com
  
  Insomniac Games / Marvel’s Wolverine
  PlayStation’s latest State of Play presentation did more than give us a glimpse of the heat we can expect to play on our PS5 consoles; it also exposed that the gaming community is full of annoying haters.
  We already highlighted the incels and sexist morons crying about the fact that in God of War Laufey, our favorite Spartan/sad dad, Kratos, takes a backseat, and his deceased warrior wife, Faye, takes over as the game’s protagonist
  
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• Fans Accuse The Joe Budden Podcast Of Caping For JAŸ-Z Over Drake

  04-06-2026 23:56 via hiphopwired.com
  
  JAŸ-Z and Drake fans have been divided since the weekend after the Brooklyn mogul delivered a blistering freestyle at the Roots Picnic. Now, fans of Drake are calling out The Joe Budden Podcast for allegedly picking a side in the feud, taking note of the unverified pedophilia claims and other factors.The critique that the cast of Joe Budden’s podcast is facing stems from a clip made by Akademiks TV of the hosts discussing Kendrick Lamar and Drake’s feud, in particular, “No
  
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• Doja Cat Slams Elon Musk For Removing Audio Posts On X, Calls Him A “Frog Build Looking B*tch”

  04-06-2026 23:10 via hiphopwired.com
  
  Getty Images / Doja Cat / Elon MuskDoja Cat really misses the ability to post audio messages on X (formerly Twitter) so much that she decided to slam the platform’s owner, Elon Musk, for removing them.
  “The Streets” crafter didn’t hold back while venting about audio posts being taken down. In a post on her X account, the musician called out Elon Musk for the removal of the feature and went in.
  “Hey Elon, if u see this, please put the audio post feature back on here.
  
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• Rep. Ted Lieu Brilliantly Corners Marco Rubio Into Lying About Donald Trump Sleeping During Meetings

  04-06-2026 21:42 via hiphopwired.com
  
  KENT NISHIMURA / Marco Rubio / Donald TrumpSecretary of State Marco Rubio was caught lying about Donald Trump sleeping in his presence during his ass-kissing sessions, oops, we mean cabinet meetings.
  During a House Foreign Affairs Committee hearing where Rubio was testifying on the FY2027 State Department budget request, a tense exchange between Rep. Ted Lieu and the Secretary of State broke out over President Donald Trump’s health.
  Rep. Ted Lieu Came With Receipts In The Form of Mult
  
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• Lena The Plug Files For Divorce From Adam22

  04-06-2026 19:22 via hiphopwired.com
  
  Lena The Plug is ending her three-year marriage to Adam22 after filing for divorce. Lena The Plug is seeking half of the couple’s $1.1 million entertainment studio, along with other considerations.As TMZ reported, Lena The Plug, real name Lena Nersesian, filed for divorce in a Los Angeles County court on June 1, her 35th birthday. The outlet obtained court documents that reveal Nersesian is seeking legal and physical custody of the couple’s daughter.Despite the success of their OnlyF
  
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• Sure?: Dame Dash Says Jay-Z’s Roots Picnic Freestyle Was “Terrible” [Video]

  04-06-2026 17:27 via hiphopwired.com
  
  Source: KMazur / GettyJay-Z had Hip-Hop buzzing over the weekend after headlining The Roots Picnic. To nobody’s surprise, Dame Dash has weighed in on the set and the freestyle that had fans talking.
  
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