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• Netlfix Reaches $72 Billion Deal To Acquire Warner Bros. Film & Steaming Assets

  05-12-2025 17:53 via hiphopwired.com
  Anadolu / Netflix / Warner Bros.Netflix dropped an early Friday-morning bomb when it announced it had purchased parts of Warner Bros. Discovery, which could shake Hollywood for the foreseeable future.The intense bidding war that saw other giants like Paramount, Skydance, and Comcast trying to get their hands on the legacy assets is now over.
  Both companies revealed that the deal is comprised of cash and stock and valued at $27.75 per WBD share, putting the equity value of the agreement at a
  
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• Trump’s DEI Hires Sean Duffey & RFK Jr. Clowned For Holding Struggle Pull-Up Contest In Airport

  10-12-2025 02:57 via hiphopwired.com
  Heather Diehl / Sean Duffy / Robert F. Kennedy Jr.The Trump Administration continues to put on a masterclass in showing the country how ridiculous it is.
  Two more of Donald Trump’s DEI hires, HHS Secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr. and Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy, were out here making fools out of themselves on Tuesday.
  While promoting their joint effort, a new initiative called “Make Travel Family Friendly Again,” which will see $1 billion of our tax dollars used to add mor
  
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• From Rapper To Activist: Who Is Mysonne Linen?

  10-12-2025 02:03 via hiphopwired.com
  Source: Joy Malone / GettyThe rapper Mysonne Linen, once convicted of armed robbery before becoming a social justice activist, was named to New York City Mayor Elect’s Zohran Mamdani’s criminal legal system transition committee, sparking some backlash from Mamdani’s opposition.Mysonne’s Until Freedom foundation shared the news in a post on Instagram last month. He also shared the news on his own account, writing “GOD’S WORK” in the caption. The news was
  
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• Ludacris Fires Shots & Reclaims Rap Throne In New Single, “44 Bars”

  09-12-2025 22:53 via hiphopwired.com
  Source: Icon Sportswire / GettyAfter a three-year hiatus, Ludacris stepped back on the mic to reclaim his crown in the South. Luda dropped “44 Bars,” produced by Timbaland and Luca Starz. In less than three minutes, the ATL rap legend reminded folks why he is one of the most underrated MCs in the past 20+ years. Now, we don’t know exactly who he is referring to on the track, but it is clear that he is none too pleased with today’s crop of mumble rappers. “
  
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• Bronx Man Charged With Attempted Murder In Shooting Of NY Jet Kris Boyd

  09-12-2025 22:16 via hiphopwired.com
  Source: Ishika Samant / GettyA person of interest has been arrested in the shooting of New York Jets cornerback Kris Boyd last month. A spokesperson for the U.S. Marshal’s Service for the Western District of New York told PEOPLE that a 20-year-old man was taken into custody on Monday, Dec. 8, and charged with attempted murder.
  On Sunday, Nov. 16, Boyd, 29, and two teammates linebacker Jamien Sherwood and wide receiver Irvin Charles, were standing outside of an Asian fusion restaurant,
  
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• LiAngelo Ball’s Ex Claims He Still Hasn’t Met His Newborn Daughter

  09-12-2025 21:04 via hiphopwired.com
  Source: Billboard / GettyLiAngelo Ball and his ex-wife, Rashida Nicole, appear to be at odds right now.Nicole posted a photo of their newborn daughter on her Instagram Story and took a jab at Ball, writing, “Poor baby been on this earth for six days, still ain’t seen or heard from her dad, wow!” This also isn’t the first time he has been called out by a former partner. Back in February, Nikki Baby claimed The Tweaker rapper gathered his belongings and left her and their c
  
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• Rep. Jasmine Crockett Offcially Enters U.S. Senate Race

  09-12-2025 20:51 via hiphopwired.com
  Rep. Jasmine Crockett, one of the most dynamic and outspoken members of the Democratic Party, has announced her plans to run for the United States Senate next year. Rep. Jasmine Crockett, a former Texas state representative, was elected to the United States House of Representatives in 2022.Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett shared the news in Dallas on Monday (December 8) to a crowd of supporters and members of the media. Ahead of her 40-minute speech, Crockett shared an ad that showed President Don
  
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• Vince Staples’ Ziwe Interview Was Pure Comedic Mayhem & Social Media Ate It Up

  09-12-2025 20:38 via hiphopwired.com
  Source: Lila Seeley / GettyVince Staples has been riding a wave lately that’s brought him well beyond the rap game. His Netflix series, The Vince Staples Show (a satirical, surreal take on his life in Long Beach), premiered its second season on November 6, 2025. It introduced his audience to a deeper, darker version of fame, grief, and absurdity. Season 1 had already earned critical love, boasting a 94% score on Rotten Tomatoes, as critics praised its offbeat, dead-on satire and
  
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• Donald Trump Calls ABC’s Rachel Scott “Obnoxious” After Asking Him About The Pentagon’s Boat Strike Scandal

  09-12-2025 20:32 via hiphopwired.com
  Getty Images / Donald Trump / Rachel ScottDonald Trump has a real knack for berating female reporters, especially Black ones.
  The Orange Menace, and current occupant of the White House, got BIG MAD at ABC’s Rachel Scott for doing her job.
  Trump decided to insult her when she asked him about the recent Pentagon scandal involving a boat from Venezuela that was allegedly carrying drugs being destroyed by a missile strike allegedly ordered by DEI Secretary of Defense, Pete Hegseth. 
  Scott
  
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• Method Man Admits He Didn’t Like Drake’s “Wu-Tang Forever”: “I [Wasn’t] Getting On That”

  09-12-2025 19:36 via hiphopdx.com
  Method Man has explained why he rejected Drake‘s “Wu-Tang Forever” remix, admitting he didn’t like the song and was confused why it was named after his crew’s blockbuster second album.
  Appearing on Carmelo Anthony and Kazeem Famuyide’s 7PM In Brooklyn podcast, Johnny Blaze revisited the proposed 2013 posse cut for which Drizzy unsuccessfully attempted to assemble the entire Wu-Tang Clan.
  “I like Drake. I think he’s a dope artist, he puts out some g
  
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• Nas & DJ Premier’s ‘Light-Years’ Tracklist Extends Their Legacy

  09-12-2025 17:59 via hiphopdx.com
  Nas and DJ Premier have revealed the tracklist for their long-awaited joint album Light-Years, and it’s guaranteed to stoke the excitement even more.
  The hip-hop veterans took to social media on Monday (December 8) to give fans their first look at the eagerly anticipated project, which drops this Friday (December 12) via Mass Appeal Records.
  Light-Years clocks in at 15 songs and includes sequels to some of Nas and Premo’s most iconic tracks, adding to their legacy as one of the great
  
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• ‘Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta’ Star Erica Banks Arrested For Ecstasy Pills

  09-12-2025 17:28 via hiphopwired.com
  Nicholas Hunt / Erica BanksErica Banks, best known for her viral song “Buss It” and her starring role in Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta, was busted on drug charges.TMZ Hip Hop exclusively reports that rapper Erica Banks, born Erica Breaux, was arrested and charged with possession of a Schedule II controlled substance with intent to distribute.Banks was caught with “several” ecstasy pills in her purse. At the same time, the driver had “several packets’ of mar
  
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• Busta Rhymes Snaps On Trolls For Calling Him Tracy Morgan

  09-12-2025 16:22 via hiphopwired.com
  Source: XNY/Star Max / GettyBusta Rhymes was trying to enjoy the vibes at Art Basel in Miami before being met with a buzz kill.
  Content creators were outside trolling celebrities for clicks and viral moments. There are certain people you may be able to get away with those shenanigans, but Busta is not one of them. A shameless TikTok prankster approached the Hip-Hop legend and asked to take a picture with him. While they were posing, the TikToker called Busta Rhymes “Tracy Morgan.”Ins
  
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• The Air Jordan 11 “Space Jam” Set To Return In 2026

  09-12-2025 02:16 via hiphopwired.com
  Source: Sotheby’s / Sotheby’sDays after word spread that Nike was planning on bringing back the timeless Air Jordan 4 “Bred” in 2026, it’s now being reported that Nike will be also be resurrecting another classic that hasn’t been seen in almost a decade.According to Sneaker Files, the Air Jordan 11 “Space Jam” is rumored to be re-releasing for the holiday season of 2026 in celebration of the 30th anniversary of the classic Michael Jordan film, Spac
  
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• Tim Westwood Appears In UK Court On Rape Charges

  09-12-2025 02:13 via hiphopwired.com
  Source: Dan Kitwood / GettyOn Monday (Dec. 8), former BBC Radio 1 DJ Tim Westwood pleaded not guilty at a court hearing in the United Kingdom to multiple charges of rape and sexual assault. The media personality had appeared at Westminster Magistrates’ Court last month to confirm his name, date of birth, and address after being formally charged in October.The 68-year-old arrived at Southwark Criminal Court in a plain burgundy shirt and black jeans, and didn’t speak except to confirm
  
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• Hasbro & Robosen Robotics Unveil Auto Converting ‘Transformers’ Soundwave Robot

  09-12-2025 01:40 via hiphopwired.com
  Robosen Robotics Innovation / HasbroWe’re one step closer to actually living out an episode of the Transformers cartoon in your home. Robosen Robotics has teamed up with Hasbro once again to deliver a toy that is more than meets the eye.Joining the roster of auto-converting Transformers toys is none other than the fan favorite Soundwave, Megatron’s loyal communications lieutenant.Like the other Robosen Transformer robots, Soundwave transforms when issued commands from his iconic tape
  
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• Cardi B Shuts Down Rumors Of Stefon Diggs & Offset Club Fight, “Not True At All”

  08-12-2025 23:05 via hiphopwired.com
  Source: Amy Sussman / GettyCardi B doesn’t play about her man, Stefon Diggs, and it’s no secret.The NFL star recently celebrated his 32nd birthday at Booby Trap in Miami. Cardi and Diggs were seen catching a vibe until an unexpected guest supposedly pulled up to the club. Rumors began circulating that the Bodak Yellow rapper’s ex-husband, Offset, arrived and that a fight allegedly broke out.
  Social media user @g0atalexis claimed that Offset did, in fact, run into his ex and her
  
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• Fugees’ Pras Michel Files Appeal To Have Conviction & Federal Prison Sentence Tossed

  08-12-2025 21:23 via hiphopwired.com
  Kevin Dietsch / Pras MichelPras is hoping this latest appeal will spring him from federal prison.
  Fugees’ rapper Pras Michel has officially filed an appeal to overturn his current 14-year federal prison bid for money laundering.On Dec.4, Pras filed a Notice of Appeal in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the DC Circuit in hopes of having his conviction and prison sentence tossed.
  The “Ghetto Superstar” crafter was found guilty in April 2023 on 10 counts, including conspiracy, illega
  
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• Nipsey Hussle Docuseries Getting Pitched To Platforms

  08-12-2025 20:17 via hiphopwired.com
  Nipsey Hussle tragically passed away at the age of 33 in 2019, just as his career was making yet another grand upturn. Now, the producers of a docuseries centered around the life of Nipsey Hussle are currently shopping the project in seek of a platform partner.As exclusively reported by Variety, One9, the director of the three-part Allen Iverson docuseries, Allen Iv3rson, is reported to helm the project. Blacc Sam, the brother of Hussle, is set to narrate the series along with Hussle himself. Th
  
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• FBG Casino Released From Prison After Facing RICO Charges, Denies Snitching Allegations

  08-12-2025 19:56 via hiphopwired.com
  Source: Prince Williams / GettyClose friend of Future, FBG Casino, has been released from prison.The Free Bandz rapper was reportedly caught with 21 kilograms of fentanyl and charged with possession and intent to distribute. He was taken into the feds after agents conducted a raid at an Airbnb in Forest Park, Georgia, on November 14th. According to reports, federal authorities executed the operation at the rented property, where they allegedly seized 21 kilos of fentanyl. Casino reportedly attem
  
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• Cassidy & Eazy the Block Captain’s Illadelphia Battle Goes Off The Rails

  08-12-2025 19:29 via hiphopwired.com
  Cassidy and Eazy the Block Captain faced one another in a highly anticipated rap battle between two of Philadelphia’s more notable names in the scene. However, the pair’s Illadelphia event was halted early after Cassidy and Eazy the Block Captain nearly fought onstage.Several outlets, such as Complex and AllHipHop, reported on the happenings at Illadelphia this past Saturday (December 6). As he’s known to do, Cassidy did an excellent job in selling the fight, not dissimilar to
  
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• ‘Avengers: Endgame’ Returning To Theaters Ahead of ‘Avengers: Doomsday’s Release

  08-12-2025 18:53 via hiphopwired.com
  Marvel / Avengers: EndgameMarvel movie fans will get to relive the most significant moments in MCU history when Avengers: Endgame returns to theaters.The second-highest-grossing movie ever, Avengers: Endgame, is returning to theaters on September 25, 2026.The films returning to the big screen will come ahead of the next highly anticipated MCU film, Avengers: Doomsday, which arrives in theaters on December 18, 2026.The Russo Brothers directed both films.
  Avengers: Endgame wrapped up the Infinity
  
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• Ja Rule Takes Aim At 50 Cent Over Diddy Documentary

  08-12-2025 18:28 via hiphopdx.com
  Ja Rule has put 50 Cent on blast over his Netflix documentary on Diddy‘s alleged history of abuse, accusing his longtime foe of hypocrisy.
  In a series of social media posts on Sunday (December 7), the former Murder Inc. star aired his grievances with Fif’s explosive docuseries Sean Combs: The Reckoning, which Diddy himself has attempted to get pulled since its premiere last week.
  “N*gga always telling on somebody… [laughing face emoji] ol dry snitch ass n*gga!!! #SYBAU,&
  
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• André 3000 Presents Tyler, The Creator With Innovator of the Decade Award

  08-12-2025 16:42 via hiphopdx.com
  Tyler, The Creator has been recognized by one of his musical heroes for his indelible impact on music, fashion and culture.
  On Saturday (December 6), none other than André 3000 presented the Odd Future founder with the Innovator of the Decade award at Variety‘s Hitmaker event in Los Angeles.
  While presenting the distinguished trophy, 3 Stacks praised Tyler’s legacy and contributions over the last 10-plus years as a true artist who remains dedicated to pursuing his creativity a
  
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• Meek Mill Gives Young Thug His Flowers For Sticking Beside Him Even During Drake Beef

  08-12-2025 16:06 via hiphopwired.com
  Source: Rick Diamond / Getty
  Meek Mill returned home this past weekend for a huge concert that had the whole city of Philly on lock.Meek Mill and Friends had special guests such as G Herbo, Rob49, & YK Niece. Even the OG’s Beanie Sigel & Freeway came out and showed love.The most shocking guest of the night had to be when Young Thug came out and performed “We Ball.” Fans even got some of Thugger’s solo tracks like “Digits” & “Ski.” In th
  
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• Trump’s Bandaged Hand Caught On Camera Again

  08-12-2025 14:08 via hiphopwired.com
  Source: Chip Somodevilla / GettyThe health of President Donald Trump is in the spotlight again after a picture of his bandaged right hand is circulating across social media, making it two days in a row. It’s spurred more conversations about the health of Trump, who had made it a point to disparage former President Joe Biden about his age and stamina during his campaign last year.
  
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• 50 Cent Insists No Personal Agenda Behind Diddy Docuseries

  08-12-2025 14:04 via hiphopwired.com
  Source: Getty Images / Bernard Smalls / 50 Cent / Diddy50 Cent says his involvement in Netflix’s Diddy documentary isn’t about settling old scores. The rapper insists he had no personal agenda and was simply helping tell a story the world already wanted to see.
  
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• Iman Shumpert Accused of Dragging, Hitting Woman Who Refused To Leave His Home

  08-12-2025 14:02 via hiphopwired.com
  Source: Cassy Athena / GettyFormer Cleveland Cavaliers guard Iman Shumpert may be in big trouble after being accused of “hitting” and “dragging” a woman during an alleged dispute inside his home. According to footage obtained by TMZ, the South Fulton police were called to Shumpert’s Georgia home around 4:37 a.m. on Nov. 26 after receiving a call about a domestic dispute with a woman named Joanna Donnejour.When police arrived they found a shirtless Shumpert plac
  
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• Ralph Lauren Unveils Team USA’s 2026 Winter Games Collection

  08-12-2025 14:01 via hiphopwired.com
  Source: RALPH LAUREN / Ralph LaurenTeam USA is going to be looking its very best while attempting to make history at the Olympics. Ralph Lauren has unveiled a preview of its 2026 Winter Games collection.
  
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• India Love Reportedly Booed Offstage At Streamer Awards

  08-12-2025 01:42 via hiphopwired.com
  India Love channeled Kanye West’s infamous 2009 Video Music Awards moment and crashed the stage at this year’s Streamer Awards in a similar fashion. For her troubles, India Love was greeted with jeers from the crowd and was escorted from the event.As seen in The Mirror US, India Love, 29, was in attendance at the Streamer Awards, which was held at the Wiltern Theatre in Los Angeles on December 6.
  What caused Love to rush the stage was the announcement of YouTube streamer FaZe Adapt w
  
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