<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom"><channel><title><![CDATA[Hip-Hop news - Newslocker]]></title><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/</link><atom:link rel="self" href="https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/rss/1000/" /><atom:link rel="hub" href="http://pubsubhubbub.appspot.com" /><description><![CDATA[Find your latest Hip-Hop news news with just one click. Don't miss out on anything happening in your favorite interest!]]></description><language>en-us</language><copyright>Copyright (C) 2026 newslocker.com</copyright><lastBuildDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2026 20:52:00 +0100</lastBuildDate><item><title><![CDATA[The Greatest Hip-Hop Producer Tags Of All Time]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: AXE / AXEYou know a song is about to go crazy when you hear that producer tag. Sometimes it’s a voice, sometimes it’s a sound effect, and sometimes it’s just a few words that have somehow become just as recognizable as the artist on the track. But have you ever wondered where some of Hip-Hop’s most iconic and popular producer tags actually came from? Turns out, a few of them have some pretty hilarious origin stories, and some producers weren’t even planning to create something]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/the-greatest-hip-hop-producer-tags-of-all-time/</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2026 20:52:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/the-greatest-hip-hop-producer-tags-of-all-time/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DJ Akademiks Says Drake Is Bound To Sign The “Biggest Record Deal” In History]]></title><description><![CDATA[Getty Images / DJ Akademiks / DrakeDrake may not be the mega superstar that he was prior to Kendrick Lamar tearing down his empire brick-by-brick back in the Spring of 2024, but you can’t tell that to DJ Akademiks, who continues to sing the praises of the embattled king of the North and revealed the Canadian crooner/rapper is on the cusp of making Hip-Hop history regardless of his current social status.In a recent NFR podcast, Drake’s favorite fluffer, DJ Akademiks, touched on the topic of D]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/dj-akademiks-says-drake-is-bound-to-sign-the-biggest-record-deal-in-history/</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2026 20:21:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/dj-akademiks-says-drake-is-bound-to-sign-the-biggest-record-deal-in-history/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Felony Charge Cut From Rick Ross’ Domestic Assault Case]]></title><description><![CDATA[Joy MaloneThe rapper Rick Ross has a little less to worry about in his domestic violence case, as prosecutors have dropped the felony charge filed against him.According to reports, the felony battery/strangulation charge was one of two in the case filed against Rick Ross in Miami, Florida, a month ago. The other charge was a misdemeanor. Prosecutors dropped the top charge because they had insufficient evidence.“I’m thrilled, [a] felony charge is very serious,” said Rick Ross’ attorney to]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/felony-charge-cut-from-rick-ross-domestic-assault-case/</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2026 19:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/felony-charge-cut-from-rick-ross-domestic-assault-case/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Order In The Pod: Joe Budden Makes ‘Law &amp; Order’ Cameo]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: WWE / GettyJoe Budden is taking his talents from the podcast couch to scripted television. The rapper-turned-media personality popped up on Law &amp; Order, adding another chapter to his recent interest in crime programming.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/order-in-the-pod-joe-budden-makes-law-amp-order-cameo/</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2026 19:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/order-in-the-pod-joe-budden-makes-law-amp-order-cameo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bellygang Kush Teams Up With Magic City To Bring His Lemon Pepper Wings Bar To Life]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: @_strikernine / otherBellygang Kush and Magic City are making a full-circle moment happen.The rising star has been representing Atlanta from Day 1, putting on for his city every chance he gets. From the beginning, Kush has drawn comparisons to some of the city’s greats, including Jeezy. Many fans online have pointed out the similarities between their voices and subject matter, giving the rising rapper a sound reminiscent of the Trap legend.Kush has been hitting the scene with records t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/bellygang-kush-teams-up-with-magic-city-to-bring-his-lemon-pepper-wings-bar-to-life/</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2026 16:32:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/bellygang-kush-teams-up-with-magic-city-to-bring-his-lemon-pepper-wings-bar-to-life/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[T.I. Brings The Energy To The One Voyage 2026 Cruise]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Darryl Edwards / Darryl EdwardsT.I. pulled up to the One Voyage and brought Atlanta with him.The King of the South made his One Voyage debut, headlining Day 3 of the cruise packed with some of his biggest hits. Fans got to hear classics like “24s,” “Whatever You Like,” “Top Back,” and plenty more.Legendary R&amp;B Keith Sweat also touched the stage, giving cruisegoers a taste of his timeless catalog. Once Sweat hit the stage, everyone was locked in, turning the moment into a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/ti-brings-the-energy-to-the-one-voyage-2026-cruise/</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2026 02:06:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/ti-brings-the-energy-to-the-one-voyage-2026-cruise/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hot Ghoul Ish: Megan Thee Stallion Unleashes Creepy ‘Hottieween’ Circus Trailer [Video]]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dimitrios KambourisMegan Thee Stallion is giving the Hotties something to scream about. The Houston rapper has unveiled a creepy new trailer ahead of her Hottieween celebration in Las Vegas.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/hot-ghoul-ish-megan-thee-stallion-unleashes-creepy-hottieween-circus-trailer-video/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2026 22:36:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/hot-ghoul-ish-megan-thee-stallion-unleashes-creepy-hottieween-circus-trailer-video/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Can’t Leave Rap Alone: J. Cole Scraps Retirement Plans, Revisits Kendrick Lamar Beef [Video]]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: David Peters / Courtesy of DreamvilleJ. Cole isn’t calling it a career just yet. The Dreamville rapper is revisiting his brief clash with Kendrick Lamar while leaving the door open for more music.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/cant-leave-rap-alone-j-cole-scraps-retirement-plans-revisits-kendrick-lamar-beef-video/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2026 21:46:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/cant-leave-rap-alone-j-cole-scraps-retirement-plans-revisits-kendrick-lamar-beef-video/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘X-Men’ &amp; ‘Star Trek’ Star, Sir Patrick Stewart, Dead At 86]]></title><description><![CDATA[Paul Morigi / Patrick StewartSir Patrick Stewart, the iconic actor best known for his roles in Star Trek and X-Men films, has died at 86.<br />
Nerds, blerds, and anyone with a pulse are all deeply saddened after Stewart’s official social media accounts shared the sad news of the legendary actor’s passing.<br />
“We announce with great sorrow the passing of Sir Patrick Stewart yesterday at his home in Los Angeles, in the loving care of his beloved wife Sunny, following a brief and poignant journey wit]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/x-men-amp-star-trek-star-sir-patrick-stewart-dead-at-86/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2026 21:26:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/x-men-amp-star-trek-star-sir-patrick-stewart-dead-at-86/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New ‘GTA 6’ Gameplay Featured On Latest Episode Of ‘South Park’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Comedy CentralWe’re just a few weeks away from GTA 6 finally hitting gaming systems and keeping most of the world indoors for the foreseeable future, and to further hype the upcoming release (as if it were necessary), some gameplay footage actually made its way onto the latest episode of South Park.While the gameplay wasn’t exactly action-driven or spoiler-heavy, it did show that players can hurl dog poop at other people during the game.Throwing dog sh*t at people really is a lost art the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/new-gta-6-gameplay-featured-on-latest-episode-of-south-park/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2026 20:49:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/new-gta-6-gameplay-featured-on-latest-episode-of-south-park/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[James Dolan Salty Over Knicks Refusing White House Visit]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kevin MazurAccording to reports, New York Knicks owner James Dolan is unhappy with his players. The reason? Their apparent unwillingness to visit President Donald Trump at the White House.The New York Knicks have begun the 2026-2027 NBA season as champions for the first time in 53 years, but Dolan finds this situation frustrating. ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith broke the story on Wednesday morning (October 28) during First Take.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/james-dolan-salty-over-knicks-refusing-white-house-visit/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2026 19:58:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/james-dolan-salty-over-knicks-refusing-white-house-visit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A Florida Judge Grants 50 Cent A Temporary Restraining Order Against Rick Ross’ Baby Mama, Tia Kemp]]></title><description><![CDATA[Getty Images / Bernard Smalls (@PhotosBybeanz)/ Tia Kemp / 50 CentDays ago, 50 Cent asked a court to order Rick Ross’ ex, Tia Kemp, to stop harassing his 14-year-old son on social media, and though Kemp has since posted multiple videos slandering 50 and his son, a court has sided with Diddy and granted him a protective order in the situation.According to TMZ, a Florida judge granted 50 Cent a temporary injunction protecting his 14-year-old son, Sire Jackson, from online harassment by Rick Ross]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/a-florida-judge-grants-50-cent-a-temporary-restraining-order-against-rick-ross-baby-mama-tia-kemp/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2026 19:05:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/a-florida-judge-grants-50-cent-a-temporary-restraining-order-against-rick-ross-baby-mama-tia-kemp/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kim Kardashian Says She Makes Up Stories To Explain Kanye West’s Absences To Their Kids]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Getty Images / Kanye West / Kim KardashianKim Kardashian says she is still protecting her children’s relationship with Kanye West, even when that means finding explanations for their father’s absences.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/kim-kardashian-says-she-makes-up-stories-to-explain-kanye-wests-absences-to-their-kids/</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2026 21:34:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/kim-kardashian-says-she-makes-up-stories-to-explain-kanye-wests-absences-to-their-kids/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[JAŸ-Z  &amp; J. Cole Submit Letters To A Federal Judge Supporting Lil Durk Getting Bail]]></title><description><![CDATA[Taylor Hill / JAŸ-Z / J. Cole<br />
Just last month, Lil Durk was found not guilty of putting out a hit on rival rapper Quando Rondo, but unfortunately the Chicago rapper remains behind bars as he awaits a second racketeering trial to get underway.Lil Durk has since filed a motion to grant him bail, and while things aren’t exactly looking good at the moment for the “All My Life” rapper, Billboard is reporting that both Jay-Z and J. Cole have submitted letters of support for the motion to the f]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/ja-z-amp-j-cole-submit-letters-to-a-federal-judge-supporting-lil-durk-getting-bail/</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2026 21:23:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/ja-z-amp-j-cole-submit-letters-to-a-federal-judge-supporting-lil-durk-getting-bail/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[10 Smartest Black Characters In Horror Films]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gareth DaviesHalloween season is officially upon us!With the return of pumpkin lattes and horror movie marathons on nearly every broadcast network, the month of October has been a ghoulishly good time thus far. In terms of the latter, advancements in streaming services now allow viewers to plan their own watch parties by providing instant access to hundreds of classic slasher flicks and monster mayhem titles.LIKE US ON FACEBOOK. FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM &amp; TWITTER. SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/10-smartest-black-characters-in-horror-films/</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2026 21:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/10-smartest-black-characters-in-horror-films/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Beyoncé Gives $25K To HBCU Introductory Camp For Kids Via BeyGOOD]]></title><description><![CDATA[ANGELA WEISSProving yet again that she is the superstar amongst superstars, Beyoncé just made a big investment into future HBCU graduates with a $25,000 grant through her BeyGOOD Foundation for Camp HBCYouth.The summer program gives an introductory course to elementary school children who are already on the path towards attending historically Black colleges and universities.<br />
RELATED: Make a Difference Day: 10 Black Celebrities Using Their Star Power For GoodB-Side Bangers: Beyoncé<br />
According to]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/beyonc-gives-25k-to-hbcu-introductory-camp-for-kids-via-beygood/</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2026 20:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/beyonc-gives-25k-to-hbcu-introductory-camp-for-kids-via-beygood/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Drake’s “Janice STFU” Copyright Lawsuit Thrown Out]]></title><description><![CDATA[XNY/Star Max / DrakeA copyright infringement lawsuit against Drake over his recent hit “Janice STFU” was dismissed less than two weeks after filing.According to reports, rapper/songwriter Aviel Hirschfield filed a motion in federal court on Tuesday (October 27) to dismiss his lawsuit against Drake. He offered no explanation for filing the motion in the letter requesting the dismissal.The Portland, Oregon-based Hirschfield filed his lawsuit against Drake on October 16, alleging that the Can]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/drakes-janice-stfu-copyright-lawsuit-thrown-out/</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2026 17:19:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/drakes-janice-stfu-copyright-lawsuit-thrown-out/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heckler Tells Donald Trump To Shove His Ballroom Up His Behind]]></title><description><![CDATA[Getty Images / Donald Trump / HecklerAll heroes don’t wear capes. Case in point, a heckler at Donald Trump’s Mississippi rally told the liar-in-chief what a lot of people have been itching to tell him to his face.<br />
Trump is still traveling the country and delivering his tired and very bizarre speeches, while putting on a masterclass in making the GOP toxic as hell; so much, in fact, that he has to visit a Republican stronghold like Mississippi because he has hurt the brand so much with his aw]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/heckler-tells-donald-trump-to-shove-his-ballroom-up-his-behind/</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2026 16:16:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/heckler-tells-donald-trump-to-shove-his-ballroom-up-his-behind/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tyga Sued For $135K Over Alleged Canceled Beijing Club Appearances]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Station Provided/Radio One / Hot 96.3Tyga is reportedly facing a lawsuit over allegedly backing out of multiple club appearances in Beijing.Looks like T-Raww’s Beijing fans may not be hearing “Rack City” live anytime soon, as the West Coast rapper is dealing with some legal trouble. According to the lawsuit, Beijing Tongxing Wanxin Catering Management claims Tyga was booked to appear at Club Pac in 2023 but allegedly failed to show up, not once, but twice.The company claims the fir]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/tyga-sued-for-135k-over-alleged-canceled-beijing-club-appearances/</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2026 15:19:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/tyga-sued-for-135k-over-alleged-canceled-beijing-club-appearances/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nicki Minaj As Press Secretary]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nicki Minaj As Press Secretary]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/nicki-minaj-as-press-secretary/</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2026 00:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/nicki-minaj-as-press-secretary/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BigXthaPlug Previews New Album/Video]]></title><description><![CDATA[BigXthaPlug Previews New Album/Video]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/bigxthaplug-previews-new-albumvideo/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2026 23:55:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/bigxthaplug-previews-new-albumvideo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Everything That Happened Day 1 of The One Voyage Cruise 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Darryl Edwards / Darryl EdwardsThe party with a purpose is back and better than ever. The 25th annual One Voyage crusie set sail for its first day, continuing a legacy of celebration, music, and community empowerment on the high seas. This year’s “party on the water” kicked off with an incredible lineup that left everyone hype for the days to come.For over two decades, the One Voyage Cruise has served as more than just a cruise; it’s a cultural institution and a family reunion fo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/everything-that-happened-day-1-of-the-one-voyage-cruise-2026/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2026 23:31:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/everything-that-happened-day-1-of-the-one-voyage-cruise-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Method Man Talks Almost Ruining His Acting Career]]></title><description><![CDATA[Method Man Talks Almost Ruining His Acting Career]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/method-man-talks-almost-ruining-his-acting-career/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2026 22:23:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/method-man-talks-almost-ruining-his-acting-career/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bobby Shmurda Goofing Off With Unwilling Lady 🫣]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bobby Shmurda Goofing Off With Unwilling Lady 🫣]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/bobby-shmurda-goofing-off-with-unwilling-lady-/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2026 20:44:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/bobby-shmurda-goofing-off-with-unwilling-lady-/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Halftime Hov: JAŸ-Z Officially Named Super Bowl LXI Halftime Show Headliner]]></title><description><![CDATA[NFL / JAY-Z / Apple MusicJAŸ-Z has spent years helping shape the Super Bowl halftime show. Now, Hov is stepping into the spotlight himself.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/halftime-hov-ja-z-officially-named-super-bowl-lxi-halftime-show-headliner/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2026 19:48:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/halftime-hov-ja-z-officially-named-super-bowl-lxi-halftime-show-headliner/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nipsey Hussle’s Marathon Burger Opens LAX Location With Breakfast]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nipsey Hussle’s Marathon Burger Opens LAX Location With Breakfast]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/nipsey-hussles-marathon-burger-opens-lax-location-with-breakfast/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2026 19:39:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/nipsey-hussles-marathon-burger-opens-lax-location-with-breakfast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nike &amp; Outkast Team Up for Exclusive Georgia x Outkast Collection Uniting Sport, Sound and the South.]]></title><description><![CDATA[What is it?A limited-edition apparel and on-field collection from Nike, the University of Georgia and Outkast, in collaboration with Class Trip, celebrates the first Georgia vs Florida football game ever played in Atlanta.<br />
What’s included?The collection includes a full suite of apparel created through the lens of André 3000 and Big Boi, drawn directly from the artists’ personal style. The range includes a varsity jacket, football jerseys, rugby shirts, a satin bomber, a heavyweight fleece h]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/nike-amp-outkast-team-up-for-exclusive-georgia-x-outkast-collection-uniting-sport-sound-and-the-south/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2026 17:36:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/nike-amp-outkast-team-up-for-exclusive-georgia-x-outkast-collection-uniting-sport-sound-and-the-south/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Doug E. Fresh Closes Out One Voyage Cruise’s Opening Night With Classic Hits]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Darryl Edwards / Darryl EdwardsDoug E. Fresh closed out the first night of the One Voyage Cruise with a performance to remember.Headlining the festivities, the legendary Human Beat Box ran through his catalog of classics, giving cruisegoers a chance to hear fan favorite records like “The Show” and “La Di Da Di.” However, the crowd went into a frenzy when he performed “Let Me Clear My Throat,” turning the cruise into one big party.In the middle of the excitement, Doug E. Fresh]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/doug-e-fresh-closes-out-one-voyage-cruises-opening-night-with-classic-hits/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2026 17:27:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/doug-e-fresh-closes-out-one-voyage-cruises-opening-night-with-classic-hits/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rick Ross, Kodak Black, Elephant Man and Bossman Dlow On Deck For Beer B Que Music Festival.]]></title><description><![CDATA[The seventh annual Beer B Que Music Festival will take place Saturday, Nov. 14, 2026, to Central Broward Park &amp; Broward County Stadium, bringing together South Florida communities for a celebration of live music, food and cultural diversity.<br />
Presented by the City of Lauderhill and Blow1ENT, the festival will be headlined by rapper Rick Ross, South Florida’s own Kodak Black, dancehall star Elephant Man and rapper Bossman Dlow. The lineup also includes Webbie, Bunna B, Koly P, FattSmaxx, YK]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/rick-ross-kodak-black-elephant-man-and-bossman-dlow-on-deck-for-beer-b-que-music-festival/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2026 16:44:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/rick-ross-kodak-black-elephant-man-and-bossman-dlow-on-deck-for-beer-b-que-music-festival/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cassie Dismissed From “Freak-Off” Lawsuit Against Diddy]]></title><description><![CDATA[ANGELA WEISSA federal judge has granted Cassie’s request to be dropped from a lawsuit against Diddy, filed by a former escort who claimed that they were involved in “freak-off” sessions with her and Diddy.At a hearing in Los Angeles, California, last Wednesday (October 21), U.S. District Judge Anne Hwang granted Cassie’s motion to be removed from the lawsuit with prejudice. That distinction means Cassie cannot be sued on the same grounds in another lawsuit.“Defendant Ventura’s motion]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/cassie-dismissed-from-freak-off-lawsuit-against-diddy/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2026 16:38:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/cassie-dismissed-from-freak-off-lawsuit-against-diddy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sheek Louch – ‘GLOVES OFF’ (Prod. DJ Uneek)]]></title><description><![CDATA[ <br />
Produced by DJ UneekThe post Sheek Louch – ‘GLOVES OFF’ (Prod. DJ Uneek) first appeared on Rap Industry: New Hip Hop, Rap Videos, Music, News, &amp; more..]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/sheek-louch-gloves-off-prod-dj-uneek/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2026 16:22:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/sheek-louch-gloves-off-prod-dj-uneek/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ras Kass – “Summer Jam” ft. MJE]]></title><description><![CDATA[ <br />
From the EP: FALLOUT<br />
Directed &amp; Edited by: William PorcheWritten &amp; Performed by: Ras KassFeaturing: MJEProduced by: GenreCo-Produced by: St. LouisAdditional Footage by: KG for FantasyImagesThe post Ras Kass – “Summer Jam” ft. MJE first appeared on Rap Industry: New Hip Hop, Rap Videos, Music, News, &amp; more..]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/ras-kass-summer-jam-ft-mje/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2026 16:17:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/ras-kass-summer-jam-ft-mje/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[50 Cent Asks A Court To Keep Rick Ross’ Ex, Tia Kemp From Harassing His Son]]></title><description><![CDATA[Getty Images / @PhotosByBeanz / Tia Kemp / 50 CentBack in 2009, when 50 Cent was publicly feuding with Rick Ross, he released a diss record dubbed “Tia Told Me” in which he bragged about spending time with Ross’ baby mother, Tia Kemp, and “exposed” Ricky’s dirty laundry.Fast forward 16 years, and it seems 50’s apparent friendship with Rick Ross’ baby mama has gotten a bit hostile as he takes her to court to leave his family alone.According to TMZ Hip Hop, 50 Cent has filed a law]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/50-cent-asks-a-court-to-keep-rick-ross-ex-tia-kemp-from-harassing-his-son/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2026 16:06:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/50-cent-asks-a-court-to-keep-rick-ross-ex-tia-kemp-from-harassing-his-son/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Papoose Admits To Knocking Eazy Da Block Captain Out]]></title><description><![CDATA[Papoose Admits To Knocking Eazy Da Block Captain Out]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/papoose-admits-to-knocking-eazy-da-block-captain-out/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2026 15:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/papoose-admits-to-knocking-eazy-da-block-captain-out/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[JAŸ-Z to Perform at Apple Music Super Bowl LXI Halftime Show.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Apple Music, the NFL and Roc Nation announced that JAŸ-Z will perform at the Apple Music Super Bowl LXI Halftime Show at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, Calif. on Sunday, February 14, 2027, airing on ESPN, ABC and Disney+, and on mobile devices with NFL+. ESPN’s Spanish-language telecast will also be available on ESPN Deportes and Disney+, with a separate Spanish-language presentation on Univision. <br />
JAŸ-Z is the first hip-hop artist to be inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame, a four-time]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/ja-z-to-perform-at-apple-music-super-bowl-lxi-halftime-show/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2026 03:12:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/ja-z-to-perform-at-apple-music-super-bowl-lxi-halftime-show/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Drake Honors Parents on 40th Birthday With Custom Necklace]]></title><description><![CDATA[XNY/Star MaxSuperstar rapper Drake is officially 40, and he celebrated his birthday in New York City over the past weekend. A key part of the festivities was a custom necklace featuring a photo of his parents, Sandi and Dennis Graham.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/drake-honors-parents-on-40th-birthday-with-custom-necklace/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 21:47:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/drake-honors-parents-on-40th-birthday-with-custom-necklace/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jungle Brothers: Originality, Funk &amp; the Native Tongues Spirit That Changed Hip-Hop (Interview)]]></title><description><![CDATA[By: Todd “DG” DavisRapindustry.com___<br />
Hip-hop has never stood still, and few groups understood its possibilities as early as the Jungle Brothers. Before genre labels tried to define alternative rap, Mike Gee and Afrika Baby Bam were pulling from the sounds, ideas, and street-level experiences that shaped the culture itself. Their music wasn’t built around fitting in. It grew from the freedom to experiment, the confidence to be different, and the understanding that hip-hop could carry a mes]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/jungle-brothers-originality-funk-amp-the-native-tongues-spirit-that-changed-hip-hop-interview/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 20:59:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/jungle-brothers-originality-funk-amp-the-native-tongues-spirit-that-changed-hip-hop-interview/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nicki Minaj For White House Press Secretary? Is This A Joke?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alex WongThe Trump administration is such a mess that when a White House official floats the idea of rapper Nicki Minaj becoming the next White House Press Secretary, America doesn’t know if they’re joking or not.White House Communications Director Steven Cheung apparently decided the best way to spend a flight aboard Air Force One was to conduct a mock job interview with Minaj, asking the rapper about President Donald Trump before suggesting she could replace the administration’s press se]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/nicki-minaj-for-white-house-press-secretary-is-this-a-joke/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 20:49:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/nicki-minaj-for-white-house-press-secretary-is-this-a-joke/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Emmy-Winning ‘Looney Tunes’ Voice Actor Eric Bauza Dies At 46]]></title><description><![CDATA[JC OliveraEric Bauza brought Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, and a long list of cartoon favorites to a new generation of viewers. The Emmy-winning voice actor has died at 46.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/emmy-winning-looney-tunes-voice-actor-eric-bauza-dies-at-46/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 19:49:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/emmy-winning-looney-tunes-voice-actor-eric-bauza-dies-at-46/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ain’t No Love: JAŸ-Z Pushes Back On Concert Criticism, Warns Fans About AI]]></title><description><![CDATA[Courtesy of Roc Nation.JAŸ-Z has heard the chatter about his concerts, and he’s encouraging fans to trust their own eyes and ears. During his final Los Angeles performance, Hov addressed criticism of the shows while offering a broader warning about artificial intelligence and the narratives circulating online.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/aint-no-love-ja-z-pushes-back-on-concert-criticism-warns-fans-about-ai/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 17:35:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/aint-no-love-ja-z-pushes-back-on-concert-criticism-warns-fans-about-ai/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Latest ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ Teaser Has Fans Speculating Captain America Isn’t Captain America]]></title><description><![CDATA[Marvel Studios / Avengers: DoomsdayWe’re still two months away from the highly anticipated world premiere of Avengers: Doomsday, and while rumors and theories are still running rampant about what will happen in the film, one theory seems to have gained traction in the latest Doomsday TV spot.Over the weekend, Marvel Studios dropped a quick 30-second commercial featuring Ant-Man (Paul Rudd) calling Steve Rogers (Chris Evans) Cap, even though Sam Wilson (Anthony Mackie) is currently Captain Amer]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/latest-avengers-doomsday-teaser-has-fans-speculating-captain-america-isnt-captain-america/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 17:11:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/latest-avengers-doomsday-teaser-has-fans-speculating-captain-america-isnt-captain-america/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chris Brown’s London Case Put On Hold As Prison Sentence Is Suspended]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Publicity / RCAChris Brown’s ongoing legal situation in London has taken another turn, with his prison sentence reportedly suspended.The R&amp;B singer ran into legal trouble following an alleged incident at a London nightclub in 2023. Brown was accused of using a glass weapon and striking a man in the head twice.Brown’s vocal coach, Omololu Akinlolu, was also reportedly accused of being invovled in the alleged assault.After pleading guilty, Breezy was handed an eight-month prison se]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/chris-browns-london-case-put-on-hold-as-prison-sentence-is-suspended/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 17:09:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/chris-browns-london-case-put-on-hold-as-prison-sentence-is-suspended/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Primary Wave Music Partners With Mary J. Blige.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Primary Wave Music, the leading independent publisher of iconic and legendary music in the world, announces its partnership with another award-winning icon – the “Queen of Hip Hop Soul”, Mary J. Blige. This exciting new partnership will see the dynamic publisher work alongside the nine-time Grammy winner on her catalog compositions and recordings. Blige and her team will also now have access to Primary Wave’s marketing and publishing infrastructure, with the potential for working closely]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/primary-wave-music-partners-with-mary-j-blige/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 17:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/primary-wave-music-partners-with-mary-j-blige/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Alchemist – ‘Drakkar Noir’]]></title><description><![CDATA[ <br />
Produced By The Alchemist<br />
Mixed by Eddie SanchoMastered by Joe LaportaThe post The Alchemist – ‘Drakkar Noir’ first appeared on Rap Industry: New Hip Hop, Rap Videos, Music, News, &amp; more..]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/the-alchemist-drakkar-noir/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 16:28:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/the-alchemist-drakkar-noir/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Planet Asia – ‘F.A.F.O.’ (Prod. Local Astronauts)]]></title><description><![CDATA[The post Planet Asia – ‘F.A.F.O.’ (Prod. Local Astronauts) first appeared on Rap Industry: New Hip Hop, Rap Videos, Music, News, &amp; more..]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/planet-asia-fafo-prod-local-astronauts/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 16:23:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/planet-asia-fafo-prod-local-astronauts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Erik the Architect – ‘YERR’ ft. Ghostface Killah &amp; Fergie Baby]]></title><description><![CDATA[ <br />
Three generations of New York Hip Hop come together on “YERR,” as Brooklyn’s Erick the Architect joins forces with Staten Island legend Ghostface Killah and Harlem’s Fergie Baby. Bringing together three distinct voices and boroughs, the track celebrates the energy, culture, and unmistakable sound of NYC.The post Erik the Architect – ‘YERR’ ft. Ghostface Killah &amp; Fergie Baby first appeared on Rap Industry: New Hip Hop, Rap Videos, Music, News, &amp; more..]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/erik-the-architect-yerr-ft-ghostface-killah-amp-fergie-baby/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 16:22:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/erik-the-architect-yerr-ft-ghostface-killah-amp-fergie-baby/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What's Going On With Keyshia Cole?]]></title><description><![CDATA[What's Going On With Keyshia Cole?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/whats-going-on-with-keyshia-cole/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 14:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/whats-going-on-with-keyshia-cole/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cardi B Addresses Nicki Minaj Fans Upset She Didn’t Credit Her For Being An Influence]]></title><description><![CDATA[Just because it’s been a minute since Cardi B and Nicki Minaj have traded barbs that doesn’t mean that the two have made any kind of amends and recently Cardi B reminded the world that regardless of the silence there’s still no love lost between the two biggest female rappers in the game.On Wednesday (Oct. 21), Cardi B took to X Spaces to interact with her fans and address her critics for the list of her personal influencers that she provided to The New York Times. While she credited the l]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/cardi-b-addresses-nicki-minaj-fans-upset-she-didnt-credit-her-for-being-an-influence/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 12:39:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/cardi-b-addresses-nicki-minaj-fans-upset-she-didnt-credit-her-for-being-an-influence/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Donald Trump Fawns Over Nicki Minaj’s Enhanced Cakes In Bizarre Rally Moment]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alex Wong / Donald Trump / Nicki Minaj<br />
Donald Trump continues to talk about admiring butts during his campaign rallies; this time, Nicki Minaj got some love from Orange Mussolini.<br />
At a recent rally on Sunday in Michigan for Republican Senate candidate Mike Rodgers, Trump made cheeky comments about Minaj’s surgically enhanced cheeks while praising Republican Ohio senator Jon Husted’s rear end.For those who have been under a rock, Trump has repeatedly expressed admiration for Husted’s behind]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/donald-trump-fawns-over-nicki-minajs-enhanced-cakes-in-bizarre-rally-moment/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 08:20:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/donald-trump-fawns-over-nicki-minajs-enhanced-cakes-in-bizarre-rally-moment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ice-T Explains Donald Trump To AllHipHop's Chuck Jigsaw Creekmur]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ice-T Explains Donald Trump To AllHipHop's Chuck Jigsaw Creekmur]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/ice-t-explains-donald-trump-to-allhiphops-chuck-jigsaw-creekmur/</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 Oct 2026 17:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/ice-t-explains-donald-trump-to-allhiphops-chuck-jigsaw-creekmur/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[“What’s with all the gold?”: Barack Obama Clowns Donald Trump’s White House Renovations]]></title><description><![CDATA[Getty Images / Barack Obama / Donald TrumpFormer President Barack Obama was in rare form during two rallies in Michigan and Ohio, clowning Donald Trump and his tacky White House renovations.<br />
At a rally in Detroit, Michigan, Obama put on his closer hat and stumped for Democrat Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed and other Michigan Democrats, and he didn’t disappoint.<br />
Obama took the gloves off and slammed Trump, pointing out that the current occupant of the White House couldn’t care less about the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/whats-with-all-the-gold-barack-obama-clowns-donald-trumps-white-house-renovations/</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/whats-with-all-the-gold-barack-obama-clowns-donald-trumps-white-house-renovations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Still the Jesus Guy: Kirk Franklin Talks I Am What I Am and Faith Without Filters]]></title><description><![CDATA[✕<br />
Kirk Franklin walked into the “Posted on the Corner” studio with three decades of gospel history behind him and a new project to share. In a lively conversation with hosts Incognito and DJ Misses, the gospel icon moved easily between punchlines and preaching. It was a clear reminder of why he remains one of the most influential voices in Black music. A Double Album, Two Sides of WorshipFranklin came to talk about I Am What I Am, his first-ever double album. The project is split into two]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/still-the-jesus-guy-kirk-franklin-talks-i-am-what-i-am-and-faith-without-filters/</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2026 18:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/still-the-jesus-guy-kirk-franklin-talks-i-am-what-i-am-and-faith-without-filters/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[“Every AI Has Its Cost”: Jay Jones and Donnie Carrington Talk Power, Ambition, and Micro-Drama Mess]]></title><description><![CDATA[✕<br />
DJ Misses sits down with two stars of the new TikTok micro-series Power and Influence. Jay Jones plays Chris Whitmore, and Donnie Carrington plays Dominic Wells. The is out now on Bossip of TikTok, and both actors arrived ready to talk.Big Moments, Small WindowWith episodes averaging about 90 seconds, there’s no time to warm up. Carrington described his approach plainly: “You got to be raw, you got to be real, you got to be unapologetic. You got to know your instrument.”Jones agreed a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/every-ai-has-its-cost-jay-jones-and-donnie-carrington-talk-power-ambition-and-micro-drama-mess/</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2026 18:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/every-ai-has-its-cost-jay-jones-and-donnie-carrington-talk-power-ambition-and-micro-drama-mess/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Timbaland Gets Cussed Out And Called A Scammer By Angry Indie Rapper]]></title><description><![CDATA[Timbaland Gets Cussed Out And Called A Scammer By Angry Indie Rapper]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/timbaland-gets-cussed-out-and-called-a-scammer-by-angry-indie-rapper/</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/timbaland-gets-cussed-out-and-called-a-scammer-by-angry-indie-rapper/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[I LOVE HIP-HOP! Jadakiss' Son Jae'Won Explains How He Embraces The Culture]]></title><description><![CDATA[I LOVE HIP-HOP! Jadakiss' Son Jae'Won Explains How He Embraces The Culture]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/i-love-hip-hop-jadakiss-son-jaewon-explains-how-he-embraces-the-culture/</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2026 03:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/i-love-hip-hop-jadakiss-son-jaewon-explains-how-he-embraces-the-culture/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Exclusive: Jeff Negus Talks Exploring Provocative Subject Matter In ‘Modern Warfare 4’s Campaign]]></title><description><![CDATA[✕In Call of Duty: Modern Warfare campaigns, you can always expect them to touch on topics that will elicit strong reactions. Infinity Ward’s narrative director, Jeff Negus, broke down that process for us ahead of the game’s release.<br />
Don’t expect Modern Warfare 4’s campaign to shy away from any sensitive material. The game has already sparked plenty of conversation thanks to one moment that forces players to make a very hard choice, but unlike Modern Warfare 2’s very controversial mis]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/exclusive-jeff-negus-talks-exploring-provocative-subject-matter-in-modern-warfare-4s-campaign/</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/exclusive-jeff-negus-talks-exploring-provocative-subject-matter-in-modern-warfare-4s-campaign/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boosie Badazz’s Son Reportedly Arrested On Drug And Armed Robbery Charges]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: (Photo by Prince Williams/Wireimage) / (Photo by Prince Williams/Wireimage)Boosie Badazz’s son, Ivy Ray Hatch, has reportedly been arrested on multiple charges.The 18-year-old was booked on allegations including drug possession and armed robbery, according to reports. The Livingston Parish Sheriff’s Office reportedly confirmed that Hatch was taken into custody on Thursday.Hatch has since been released on bond. The charges reportedly include possession of drug paraphernalia, possessio]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/boosie-badazzs-son-reportedly-arrested-on-drug-and-armed-robbery-charges/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 22:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/boosie-badazzs-son-reportedly-arrested-on-drug-and-armed-robbery-charges/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ryan Cameron Honored With Induction In Campbell High School’s Hall of Fame]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Prince Williams / GettyRyan Cameron has returned to his alma mater, Campbell High School, for a special honor this week.<br />
On Thursday (Oct. 22), the veteran media personality became the first Black man inducted into Campbell High’s Hall of Fame, with his permanent marker unveiled during a special ceremony.<br />
The 1983 graduate has also been named Grand Marshall of Campbell’s homecoming parade and will receive special recognition at their homecoming game.<br />
With more than 30 years in the bu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/ryan-cameron-honored-with-induction-in-campbell-high-schools-hall-of-fame/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 21:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/ryan-cameron-honored-with-induction-in-campbell-high-schools-hall-of-fame/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arkane Lyon Reportedly Facing Closure, ‘Marvel’s Blade’ Could Be Shelved]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arkane Studios / Marvel’s BladeThe video game industry news continues to be bleak. A new report says Arkane Lyon, the studio currently developing Marvel’s Blade, is facing closure.<br />
French outlet Le Monde reports that the studio is running out of time to find a buyer before it closes its doors.<br />
As the consultation and negotiation period ends, things look bleak for the video game studio, with unions saying a decision must be made, according to Le Monde.<br />
Per Insider Gaming:<br />
A union delegate, wh]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/arkane-lyon-reportedly-facing-closure-marvels-blade-could-be-shelved/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 20:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/arkane-lyon-reportedly-facing-closure-marvels-blade-could-be-shelved/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Biggest Takeaways From Yung Miami’s New Album ‘Watch Dis!’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: @yungmiami / InstagramThe wait is finally over, Yung Miami is stepping into a new chapter with the release of her debut solo album, Watch Dis!.The Florida rapper has been building her solo career for years after making a name of herself as one-half of the City Girls alongside her former groupmate, JT. Now, with both rappers pursuing their own paths, it’s Caresha’s turn pop it.JT released her debut solo project, City Cinderella, in 2024, following her departure from the City Girls. Th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/biggest-takeaways-from-yung-miamis-new-album-watch-dis/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 19:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/biggest-takeaways-from-yung-miamis-new-album-watch-dis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Overstayed: Stevie Wonder Sues To Evict Ex After Four Decades Of Rent-Free Living]]></title><description><![CDATA[Noam GalaiBy 1988, Stevie Wonder was already the music legend we recognize him as today. He was fresh off releasing his 21st studio album, which garnered two number one singles on the R&amp;B chart, and in just a year’s time would go on to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.<br />
Surprisingly enough, it also appears he was reportedly engaged during that year to a woman named Carmen Efferson. Even though things apparently didn’t work out, Wonder has allowed the woman to live in a Los]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/overstayed-stevie-wonder-sues-to-evict-ex-after-four-decades-of-rent-free-living/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 19:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/overstayed-stevie-wonder-sues-to-evict-ex-after-four-decades-of-rent-free-living/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Offset Is Out Here Giving Walmart Shoppers Flowers, But Fans Have One Question]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Prince Williams / ATLPics.NetOffset is spreading the love, one Walmart bouquet at a time. The Atlanta rapper stopped by a Walmart on Wednesday, Oct. 21, and surprised unsuspecting women and employees with flowers and uplifting messages. Apparently, somebody decided it was time to give the ladies their flowers — literally.Soundtracked by “Every Night,” his recent collaboration with Don Toliver, Offset handed out bouquets to women throughout the store, catching many of them off guard]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/offset-is-out-here-giving-walmart-shoppers-flowers-but-fans-have-one-question/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 18:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/offset-is-out-here-giving-walmart-shoppers-flowers-but-fans-have-one-question/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Funk Flex Addresses TT Torrez &amp; Shadow Stokes Altercation At Madison Square Garden]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Johnny Nunez / GettyFunk Flex is giving his version of the confrontation involving former HOT 97 colleague TT Torrez and her husband, Shadow Stokes. The veteran DJ claims the encounter was an attempt to provoke him into a lawsuit, while Torrez alleges he shoved her.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/funk-flex-addresses-tt-torrez-amp-shadow-stokes-altercation-at-madison-square-garden/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 18:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/funk-flex-addresses-tt-torrez-amp-shadow-stokes-altercation-at-madison-square-garden/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yeat Releases ‘Luh Leakyz Vol. 1.’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Today, Yeat releases Luh Leakyz Vol. 1, a new tape compiling fan-demanded songs recorded across different periods of his iconic career. Four tracks from the collection – “HeliMan,” “Lil Krazy,” “Timë Passed” and “MÄRCHING” were the first introduced through Yeat’s collaboration with Fortnite. Stream Luh Leakyz Vol. 1.Celebrating the massive success of Yeat’s Fortnite collaboration, Luh Leakyz Vol. 1 brings together fan-demanded tracks that fans first discovered in-game. Th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/yeat-releases-luh-leakyz-vol-1/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 18:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/yeat-releases-luh-leakyz-vol-1/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kevin Gates Owes Dreka Gates 1 Million From Catalog]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Jimmy Fontaine / AtlanticThe rapper Kevin Gates and his former wife, Dreka, have been separated for quite some time. But it appears that the two will be linked again, this time due to a court ruling that dictates that he send a chunk of his music proceeds to Dreka, to the tune of one million dollars.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/kevin-gates-owes-dreka-gates-1-million-from-catalog/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 18:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/kevin-gates-owes-dreka-gates-1-million-from-catalog/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Beenie Man Explains How He Stays Current In Modern Dancehall]]></title><description><![CDATA[Beenie Man Explains How He Stays Current In Modern Dancehall]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/beenie-man-explains-how-he-stays-current-in-modern-dancehall/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/beenie-man-explains-how-he-stays-current-in-modern-dancehall/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Coolio’s “Gangsta’s Paradise” 30th Anniversary Campaign Wins 2026 Davey Award.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Reservoir/Tommy Boy Music took home a Gold Integrated Campaign-Arts &amp; Entertainment Davey Award for the Coolio 30th Anniversary campaign. The Davey Awards is a premier international creative awards focused exclusively on honoring outstanding work from small agencies, independent creators and in-house teams. This win follows the campaign’s Award of Excellence at the 2026 Communicator Awards and its 2026 Webby nomination earlier this year.<br />
Tommy Boy Music supported the anniversary with marke]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/coolios-gangstas-paradise-30th-anniversary-campaign-wins-2026-davey-award/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 17:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/coolios-gangstas-paradise-30th-anniversary-campaign-wins-2026-davey-award/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chaka Khan to Receive Classic ‘Soul Honor’ at the “Soul Train Awards” 2026.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Legendary singer, songwriter and cultural icon Chaka Khan will receive the Classic Soul Honor at the “Soul Train Awards” 2026, recognizing a career defined by vocal brilliance, artistic innovation, and decades of excellence that have helped shape the sound and soul of R&amp;B.<br />
The Classic Soul Honor celebrates a legacy artist whose influence and decades of excellence have shaped the sound and soul of R&amp;B. Chaka Khan’s recognition underscores the “Soul Train Awards”’ longstanding]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/chaka-khan-to-receive-classic-soul-honor-at-the-soul-train-awards-2026/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 17:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/chaka-khan-to-receive-classic-soul-honor-at-the-soul-train-awards-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chaka Khan to Receive Classic ‘Soul Honor]]></title><description><![CDATA[Legendary singer, songwriter and cultural icon Chaka Khan will receive the Classic Soul Honor at the “Soul Train Awards” 2026, recognizing a career defined by vocal brilliance, artistic innovation, and decades of excellence that have helped shape the sound and soul of R&amp;B.<br />
The Classic Soul Honor celebrates a legacy artist whose influence and decades of excellence have shaped the sound and soul of R&amp;B. Chaka Khan’s recognition underscores the “Soul Train Awards”’ longstanding]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/chaka-khan-to-receive-classic-soul-honor/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 17:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/chaka-khan-to-receive-classic-soul-honor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Buckshot – “What I Bring To The Table”]]></title><description><![CDATA[ <br />
Directed by Sun BronxProduced by BDI ThugThe post Buckshot – “What I Bring To The Table” first appeared on Rap Industry: New Hip Hop, Rap Videos, Music, News, &amp; more..]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/buckshot-what-i-bring-to-the-table/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 17:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/buckshot-what-i-bring-to-the-table/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yung Miami Makes Solo Debut With ‘Watch Dis’ album.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Multiplatinum superstar Yung Miami’s debut solo album, WATCH DIS, is out now via Uptown Records<br />
Two years in the making, the 21-track album marks a defining moment for Caresha Brownlee: the arrival of her first full-length project as a solo artist. She has poured herself into every part of it, shaping an album that feels like a diary, with room for the records that make you dance, the moments that make you laugh and the feelings she’s ready to put into the open.<br />
People counted her out. That]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/yung-miami-makes-solo-debut-with-watch-dis-album/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 17:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/yung-miami-makes-solo-debut-with-watch-dis-album/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Millyz – ‘No Favors’  ft. Jadakiss, Dave East &amp; Styles P.]]></title><description><![CDATA[ <br />
Directed by Dom BrunoThe post Millyz – ‘No Favors’ft. Jadakiss, Dave East &amp; Styles P. first appeared on Rap Industry: New Hip Hop, Rap Videos, Music, News, &amp; more..]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/millyz-no-favors-ft-jadakiss-dave-east-amp-styles-p/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 17:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/millyz-no-favors-ft-jadakiss-dave-east-amp-styles-p/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Millyz –]]></title><description><![CDATA[ <br />
Directed by Dom BrunoThe post Millyz – ‘No Favors’ft. Jadakiss, Dave East &amp; Styles P. first appeared on Rap Industry: New Hip Hop, Rap Videos, Music, News, &amp; more..]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/millyz-/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 17:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/millyz-/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meyhem Lauren – ‘Oceanic Treasures’]]></title><description><![CDATA[ <br />
Directed by: KWERVOThe post Meyhem Lauren – ‘Oceanic Treasures’ first appeared on Rap Industry: New Hip Hop, Rap Videos, Music, News, &amp; more..]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/meyhem-lauren-oceanic-treasures/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 17:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/meyhem-lauren-oceanic-treasures/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cordae &amp; Anderson .PAAK – ‘Heavy Is The Crown’ album]]></title><description><![CDATA[The post Cordae &amp; Anderson .PAAK – ‘Heavy Is The Crown’ album first appeared on Rap Industry: New Hip Hop, Rap Videos, Music, News, &amp; more..]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/cordae-amp-anderson-paak-heavy-is-the-crown-album/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 17:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/cordae-amp-anderson-paak-heavy-is-the-crown-album/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mathematics – “Knowledge My Wisdom” Ft. Masta Killa, Inspectah Deck, Planet Asia &amp; Popa Wu.]]></title><description><![CDATA[The post Mathematics – “Knowledge My Wisdom” Ft. Masta Killa, Inspectah Deck, Planet Asia &amp; Popa Wu. first appeared on Rap Industry: New Hip Hop, Rap Videos, Music, News, &amp; more..]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/mathematics-knowledge-my-wisdom-ft-masta-killa-inspectah-deck-planet-asia-amp-popa-wu/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 17:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/mathematics-knowledge-my-wisdom-ft-masta-killa-inspectah-deck-planet-asia-amp-popa-wu/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mathematics – “Knowledge My Wisdom” Ft. Masta Killa, Inspectah Deck, Planet Asia]]></title><description><![CDATA[The post Mathematics – “Knowledge My Wisdom” Ft. Masta Killa, Inspectah Deck, Planet Asia &amp; Popa Wu. first appeared on Rap Industry: New Hip Hop, Rap Videos, Music, News, &amp; more..]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/mathematics-knowledge-my-wisdom-ft-masta-killa-inspectah-deck-planet-asia/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 17:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/mathematics-knowledge-my-wisdom-ft-masta-killa-inspectah-deck-planet-asia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hit-Boy – ‘The Chauncey Hollis Project II’]]></title><description><![CDATA[The post Hit-Boy – ‘The Chauncey Hollis Project II’ first appeared on Rap Industry: New Hip Hop, Rap Videos, Music, News, &amp; more..]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/hit-boy-the-chauncey-hollis-project-ii/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 17:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/hit-boy-the-chauncey-hollis-project-ii/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boosie Badazz: Why Nobody Can Out Hustle Me]]></title><description><![CDATA[✕<br />
Boosie Badazz walked into the studio like he never left. The show’s executive producer and unofficial third co-host joined Incognito and DJ Misses on “Posted On the Corner” with plenty to discuss and a few surprises.Owning the Cash Money/No Limit TourBoosie called his run on the Cash Money/No Limit tour “legendary,” with sold-out crowds every night. In Birmingham, promoter Blake gave him 10 extra minutes on stage, and he admitted he went over that too. He has also circled November]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/boosie-badazz-why-nobody-can-out-hustle-me/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 05:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/boosie-badazz-why-nobody-can-out-hustle-me/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cardi B's Sexy Walk Turns Eyes   #hiphop #cardib]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cardi B's Sexy Walk Turns Eyes #hiphop #cardib]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/cardi-bs-sexy-walk-turns-eyes-hiphop-cardib/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 00:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/cardi-bs-sexy-walk-turns-eyes-hiphop-cardib/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kanye West Brings Yeezy Back With Runway Show &amp; New Retail Plans]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Revolt / YoutubeKanye West is reportedly bringing the Yeezy brand back with new products on the way and an upcoming runway show.For the first time four years, Yeezy fans could see new products hit the shelves at the brand’s flagship store in Los Angeles. Following a soft launch earlier this year, Ye appears ready to give the brand a fresh start.According to Women’s Wear Daily, Kanye has partnered with JD Sports to stock Yeezy slides. He’s also reportedly planning to release the Yee]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/kanye-west-brings-yeezy-back-with-runway-show-amp-new-retail-plans/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 22:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/kanye-west-brings-yeezy-back-with-runway-show-amp-new-retail-plans/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Modern Warfare 4’ Exclusive: Mads Mikkelsen &amp; Barry Sloane Tease The Archer &amp; Price Crossing Paths]]></title><description><![CDATA[✕Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 officially releases on October 23, but some gamers eager to get boots on the ground are already playing the new campaign thanks to early access. This latest chapter in Modern Warfare features a new villain, The Archer (Mads Mikkelsen), and mainstay John Price (Barry Sloane). We spoke with the actors who bring them to life in the popular first-person shooter.Modern Warfare 4 feels ripped from real-life headlines and set against the backdrop of longstanding tens]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/modern-warfare-4-exclusive-mads-mikkelsen-amp-barry-sloane-tease-the-archer-amp-price-crossing-paths/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 20:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/modern-warfare-4-exclusive-mads-mikkelsen-amp-barry-sloane-tease-the-archer-amp-price-crossing-paths/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4’ Exclusive: Mads Mikkelsen &amp; Barry Sloane Tease What We Can Expect When The Archer &amp; John Price Cross Paths]]></title><description><![CDATA[✕Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 officially releases on October 23, but some gamers eager to get boots on the ground are already playing the new campaign thanks to early access. This latest chapter in Modern Warfare features a new villain, The Archer (Mads Mikkelsen), and mainstay John Price (Barry Sloane). We spoke with the actors who bring them to life in the popular first-person shooter.Modern Warfare 4 feels ripped from real-life headlines and set against the backdrop of longstanding tens]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/call-of-duty-modern-warfare-4-exclusive-mads-mikkelsen-amp-barry-sloane-tease-what-we-can-expect-when-the-archer-amp-john-price-cross-paths/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 20:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/call-of-duty-modern-warfare-4-exclusive-mads-mikkelsen-amp-barry-sloane-tease-what-we-can-expect-when-the-archer-amp-john-price-cross-paths/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[TYGER and UMG Announce Strategic Licensing Agreement.]]></title><description><![CDATA[TYGER, the adaptive music platform built for gaming, and Universal Music Group (UMG), the world leader in music-based entertainment, today announced the first major-music licensing agreement that connects artists and songwriters from UMG’s global roster to TYGER’s gaming-focused music service.<br />
Under the agreement, select licensed recordings from UMG’s global recorded music and publishing catalogs will soon be available through TYGER’s paid, on-demand subscription service, for personal im]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/tyger-and-umg-announce-strategic-licensing-agreement/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 18:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/tyger-and-umg-announce-strategic-licensing-agreement/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wedding's OFF: Blueface Slams Chrisean Rock For Using Son As A Shield In Arrest]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wedding's OFF: Blueface Slams Chrisean Rock For Using Son As A Shield In Arrest]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/weddings-off-blueface-slams-chrisean-rock-for-using-son-as-a-shield-in-arrest/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 18:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/weddings-off-blueface-slams-chrisean-rock-for-using-son-as-a-shield-in-arrest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wiz Khalifa Inks With 10k.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wiz Khalifa has signed with 10K Projects and will release his new single “The Calm,” via the label this evening.<br />
The deal sees Khalifa returning to the Warner Music Group family and reunite with his close friend and former project manager, Marsha St. Hubert, who is now co-president of 10K Projects. The rapper signed with Warner Records at the age of 18, before signing with Atlantic Records four years later, beginning a long and successful stint with the label.<br />
On Thursday, he received 12 new]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/wiz-khalifa-inks-with-10k/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 18:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/wiz-khalifa-inks-with-10k/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[He Created a Time-Traveling Rapper &amp; Worked With Hip-Hop Legends!]]></title><description><![CDATA[He Created a Time-Traveling Rapper &amp; Worked With Hip-Hop Legends!]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/he-created-a-time-traveling-rapper-amp-worked-with-hip-hop-legends/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/he-created-a-time-traveling-rapper-amp-worked-with-hip-hop-legends/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sony Music Publishing Nigeria Signs Songwriter, Rapper LADIPOE To Global Deal.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Today, Sony Music Publishing Nigeria announced a new worldwide exclusive publishing agreement with globally renowned songwriter and artist, LADIPOE, which will include all catalogue and future works written by the renowned rapper.<br />
LADIPOE, born Oladipo Eso, is a Nigerian songwriter and recording artist known for his sharp lyricism, wordplay and distinctive approach to African rap. LADIPOE’s global following stems from notable releases including “Know You” featuring Simi, “Feeling” feat]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/sony-music-publishingnigeria-signs-songwriter-rapper-ladipoe-to-global-deal/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 17:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/sony-music-publishingnigeria-signs-songwriter-rapper-ladipoe-to-global-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spotify Reports Third Quarter 2026 Earnings.]]></title><description><![CDATA[In Q3 2026, Spotify grew to 306 million Premium Subscribers, with growth across every region, and reached 788 million Monthly Active Users, while our Gross Margin and Operating Income came in ahead of expectations. They continued to add value for listeners, artists, creators, and authors by expanding Audiobooks to more than 180 markets by year end, bringing the Spotify Partner Program to 35 more markets, and launching Creator Memberships.<br />
Alex Norström, Co-CEO, said: “This was a quarter where]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/spotify-reports-third-quarter-2026-earnings/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 17:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/spotify-reports-third-quarter-2026-earnings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Styles P – ‘The Drop’ Freestyle]]></title><description><![CDATA[ <br />
Styles P delivers “The Drop” freestyle<br />
Directed by Your Drunk UncleThe post Styles P – ‘The Drop’ Freestyle first appeared on Rap Industry: New Hip Hop, Rap Videos, Music, News, &amp; more..]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/styles-p-the-drop-freestyle/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 17:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/styles-p-the-drop-freestyle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MC Eiht – ‘The Story of My Life’ album]]></title><description><![CDATA[The post MC Eiht – ‘The Story of My Life’ album first appeared on Rap Industry: New Hip Hop, Rap Videos, Music, News, &amp; more..]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/mc-eiht-the-story-of-my-life-album/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 17:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/mc-eiht-the-story-of-my-life-album/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[E-40 x Killer Mike x Whoingodsname – ‘Get High’]]></title><description><![CDATA[ <br />
Directed by Jae SynthThe post E-40 x Killer Mike x Whoingodsname – ‘Get High’ first appeared on Rap Industry: New Hip Hop, Rap Videos, Music, News, &amp; more..]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/e-40-x-killer-mike-x-whoingodsname-get-high/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 17:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/e-40-x-killer-mike-x-whoingodsname-get-high/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cory Gunz – ’99’s 9’s’]]></title><description><![CDATA[The post Cory Gunz – ’99’s 9’s’ first appeared on Rap Industry: New Hip Hop, Rap Videos, Music, News, &amp; more..]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/cory-gunz-99s-9s/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 17:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/cory-gunz-99s-9s/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Diddy Back In Gen Pop After Prison Transfer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Sean “Diddy” Combs – Picture / Sean “Diddy” Combs – Picture provided by CanvaSean “Diddy” Combs has returned to general population following his transfer to a new prison, marking a change in his living conditions after reportedly facing disciplinary action at his previous facility.Jose Rojas, a union secretary representing Bureau of Prisons employees, told TMZ that Combs is now housed in general population at FCI Allenwood in Pennsylvania. The music mogul was transferred]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/diddy-back-in-gen-pop-after-prison-transfer/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 17:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/diddy-back-in-gen-pop-after-prison-transfer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A Hard Knock Life: Dame Dash’s Life Rights Auctioned Off For $550K]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Paras Griffin / GettyDame Dash’s life story has drawn a six-figure bid, but the Roc-A-Fella co-founder isn’t the one set to collect. His life rights have been auctioned off for $550,000 as part of his bankruptcy proceedings, with the proceeds earmarked for his creditors.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/a-hard-knock-life-dame-dashs-life-rights-auctioned-off-for-550k/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 17:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/a-hard-knock-life-dame-dashs-life-rights-auctioned-off-for-550k/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mayor Pushes Back on 50 Cent’s Claims About Shreveport Studio.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Shreveport Mayor Tom Arceneaux says the city has been accommodating to rapper and businessman Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson regarding his G-Unit Film Studios project and says it’s time for Jackson to deliver.<br />
“Well, we have been most accommodating to Mr. Jackson from the very beginning, and now it’s time for him to perform,” Arceneaux said.<br />
Jackson’s claims<br />
Jackson said on the podcast “The Crew” that the revitalization has happened without real backing from the city’s administrati]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/mayor-pushes-back-on-50-cents-claims-about-shreveport-studio/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 17:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/mayor-pushes-back-on-50-cents-claims-about-shreveport-studio/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pooh Shiesty Seeks Better Jail Conditions As Prosecutors Allege Fentanyl Use]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Paras Griffin / GettyPooh Shiesty is pushing for better jail conditions, claiming he’s unhappy with his current living situation.The Memphis rapper has reportedly complained about spending 23 hours a day alone in his cell, with only two hours of visits from family and friends each month.Prosecutors, however, are telling a different story. They claim the Back In Blood rapper has access to a tablet that allows him to make video calls and play video games to pass the time. Based on those]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/pooh-shiesty-seeks-better-jail-conditions-as-prosecutors-allege-fentanyl-use/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 15:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/pooh-shiesty-seeks-better-jail-conditions-as-prosecutors-allege-fentanyl-use/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Does Harlem's Fergie Baby Mean The Rebirth of New York Hip-Hop? He Discusses!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Does Harlem's Fergie Baby Mean The Rebirth of New York Hip-Hop? He Discusses!]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/does-harlems-fergie-baby-mean-the-rebirth-of-new-york-hip-hop-he-discusses/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/does-harlems-fergie-baby-mean-the-rebirth-of-new-york-hip-hop-he-discusses/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Bubble Is Bursting: EA Shuts Down BioWare, XBOX Will Reportedly Undergo Another Round of Layoffs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Getty Images / BioWare / XboxOn top of gaming becoming a ridiculously expensive hobby, we learned that legendary game studio BioWare won&rsquo;t be making any new games after being shut down, and XBOX is reportedly preparing to lay off more employees.<br />
Pour one out for BioWare, the iconic studio behind the Dragon Age and Mass Effect franchise, and for bangers like Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic, Jade Empire, Neverwinter Nights, and Baldur&rsquo;s Gate. Bloomberg reported that EA is shutte]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/the-bubble-is-bursting-ea-shuts-down-bioware-xbox-will-reportedly-undergo-another-round-of-layoffs/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 23:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/the-bubble-is-bursting-ea-shuts-down-bioware-xbox-will-reportedly-undergo-another-round-of-layoffs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Funkmaster Flex's Alleged Fight With TT Torrez's Husband At MSG]]></title><description><![CDATA[Funkmaster Flex's Alleged Fight With TT Torrez's Husband At MSG]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/funkmaster-flexs-alleged-fight-with-tt-torrezs-husband-at-msg/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 22:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/funkmaster-flexs-alleged-fight-with-tt-torrezs-husband-at-msg/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Big30 Denies Gucci Mane Robbery, Calls Out Internet Detectives]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Michael Loccisano / GettyBig30 is finally speaking out about the alleged robbery involving Gucci Mane.The Memphis rapper has been accused of being involved alongside Pooh Shiesty and his father in the alleged kidnapping and robbery of Gucci Mane. Since then, Pooh Shiesty has remained behind bars without bond, while Big30 is out awaiting trial.In the meantime, Big30 has briefly addressed the situation on social media, denying rumors that anyone cooperated with police. Speculation began sw]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/big30-denies-gucci-mane-robbery-calls-out-internet-detectives/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 20:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/big30-denies-gucci-mane-robbery-calls-out-internet-detectives/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Funkmaster Flex Gets Into Heated Brawl During Knicks-Sixers Game]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Johnny Nunez / GettyFunkmaster Flex brought some unexpected heat to Madison Square Garden on Tuesday night, and this time it had nothing to do with the Knicks-Sixers matchup.The legendary Hot 97 DJ found himself in a physical altercation with another man inside the packed Manhattan arena, with video capturing the confrontation as it spiraled into a full-blown scene. Flex posted the footage to Instagram early Wednesday, giving the internet a front-row seat to the chaos.Dressed head to toe]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/funkmaster-flex-gets-into-heated-brawl-during-knicks-sixers-game/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 20:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/funkmaster-flex-gets-into-heated-brawl-during-knicks-sixers-game/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[You Might Have To Sell Some Organs To Get Sony &amp; XBOX’s Next Consoles]]></title><description><![CDATA[SOPA Images / Sony PlayStation / XBOXAccording to reports, both Sony and XBOX will be asking for a lot of your hard-earned coins.<br />
Gaming is already an expensive hobby, and a new report from Fortune says it won’t get any cheaper.While we still have no definitive idea what exactly XBOX’s Project Helix is, despite rumors of it being a family of consoles, a new report from Fortune claims gamers could expect to dish out up to $1,800 if the company decides not to subsidize its next-gen console, wh]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/you-might-have-to-sell-some-organs-to-get-sony-amp-xboxs-next-consoles/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 20:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/you-might-have-to-sell-some-organs-to-get-sony-amp-xboxs-next-consoles/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[You Might Have To Sell Some Organs To Get Sony &amp; XBOX&rsquo;s Next Consoles]]></title><description><![CDATA[SOPA Images / Sony PlayStation / XBOXAccording to reports, both Sony and XBOX will be asking for a lot of your hard-earned coins.<br />
Gaming is already an expensive hobby, and a new report from Fortune says it won&rsquo;t get any cheaper.While we still have no definitive idea what exactly XBOX&rsquo;s Project Helix is, despite rumors of it being a family of consoles, a new report from Fortune claims gamers could expect to dish out up to $1,800 if the company decides not to subsidize its next-gen con]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/you-might-have-to-sell-some-organs-to-get-sony-amp-xboxrsquos-next-consoles/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 20:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/you-might-have-to-sell-some-organs-to-get-sony-amp-xboxrsquos-next-consoles/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[15 Songs JAŸ-Z Should Perform At The 2027 Super Bowl Halftime Show]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: NurPhoto / GettyThe wait is over, JA&Yuml;-Z is reportedly set to headline the 2027 Apple Music Super Bowl Halftime Show on Feb. 14, according to a music insider who spoke to Deadline on Oct. 20.Now, fans are wondering what the New York rap icon will have in store when he takes center stage at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California. Will he revisit classics from The Black Album, deliver fan favorites from Reasonable Doubt, or dig into the hits from his Blueprint trilogy? Only time will te]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/15-songs-ja-z-should-perform-at-the-2027-super-bowl-halftime-show/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 19:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/15-songs-ja-z-should-perform-at-the-2027-super-bowl-halftime-show/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A$AP ROCKY – – Set For November Release.’Lil Baby Announces New Album ‘FRESH’ – Set For November Release.’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Today, Grammy Award- winning rapper and songwriter, Lil Baby announces his highly anticipated album FRESH is set for release on November 6th.<br />
The album will feature his hit single “Dead Fresh”<br />
Produced by Pharell Williams, “Dead Fresh” has spent 12 weeks on the Billboard Hot 100, peaking at #18. It also most recently reached #1 at Urban and Rhythmic Radio. Lil Baby first debuted the song at Louis Vuitton’s Menswear Spring-Summer 2027 show in Paris in June.<br />
Recently, Lil Baby teamed up]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/aap-rocky-set-for-november-releaselil-baby-announces-new-album-fresh-set-for-november-release/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 18:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/aap-rocky-set-for-november-releaselil-baby-announces-new-album-fresh-set-for-november-release/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Megan Thee Stallion Freestyle Burns Up The Web]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: JC Olivera/WireImage / JC Olivera/WireImageThe weather might be getting colder, but Megan Thee Stallion&rsquo;s latest installment in her freestyle series as her alter ego Tina Snow, entitled &ldquo;Thin Ice&rdquo;&nbsp; raised the temperature&nbsp;quite a bit after its release on Tuesday (October 20). It&rsquo;s also left fans speculating on how close she is to dropping a new album.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/new-megan-thee-stallion-freestyle-burns-up-the-web/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 17:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/new-megan-thee-stallion-freestyle-burns-up-the-web/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Habitual Line Stepping: Rick Ross’ Son Allegedly Pistol-Whipped, 50 Cent Offers To Bail Out Suspect]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Bernard Smalls / @PhotosByBeanzRick Ross&rsquo; son allegedly survived a frightening encounter involving a handgun in Daytona Beach, Florida. Now, 50 Cent has inserted himself into the situation, offering to help the suspect and drawing a heated response from the young man&rsquo;s mother, Tia Kemp.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/habitual-line-stepping-rick-ross-son-allegedly-pistol-whipped-50-cent-offers-to-bail-out-suspect/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 17:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/habitual-line-stepping-rick-ross-son-allegedly-pistol-whipped-50-cent-offers-to-bail-out-suspect/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A$AP ROCKY – – Set For November Release.’]]></title><description><![CDATA[ <br />
Directed byA$AP Rocky &amp; Arnaud Deroudilhe<br />
Production CompanyFrenzy Paris<br />
Executive ProducersStan BertinElsa RakotosonThe post A$AP ROCKY – ‘Swat Team’ first appeared on Rap Industry: New Hip Hop, Rap Videos, Music, News, &amp; more..]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/aap-rocky-set-for-november-release/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 17:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/aap-rocky-set-for-november-release/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Doechii – ‘Cat Woman’ | Swamp Sessions]]></title><description><![CDATA[ <br />
Directors: Doechii &amp; Carlos AcostaProduction Company: Adele DriveExecutive Producers: Anthony “Top Dawg” Tiffith, Anthony “Moosa” TiffithThe post Doechii – ‘Cat Woman’ | Swamp Sessions first appeared on Rap Industry: New Hip Hop, Rap Videos, Music, News, &amp; more..]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/doechii-cat-woman-swamp-sessions/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 17:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/doechii-cat-woman-swamp-sessions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[De La Soul – ‘Stakes Is High’ (J Dilla Remix) ft. Mos Def &amp; Truth Enola]]></title><description><![CDATA[ <br />
De La Soul’s Stakes Is High captures the group at a crucial turning point: older, sharper, and completely locked in. Released in 1996, the album marked their fourth full-length and their first without Prince Paul, opening the door to a tougher, more stripped-back sound led in part by a young J Dilla on the title track. Stakes Is High remains such a vital listen because it hears De La Soul confronting the mid-’90s head-on, with wit, frustration, and a deep sense of artistic confidence.<br />
Dir]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/de-la-soul-stakes-is-high-j-dilla-remix-ft-mos-def-amp-truth-enola/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 17:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/de-la-soul-stakes-is-high-j-dilla-remix-ft-mos-def-amp-truth-enola/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LeBron James Goes Off On Knicks Fans After Sixers Beat New York]]></title><description><![CDATA[LeBron James Goes Off On Knicks Fans After Sixers Beat New York]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/lebron-james-goes-off-on-knicks-fans-after-sixers-beat-new-york/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 15:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/lebron-james-goes-off-on-knicks-fans-after-sixers-beat-new-york/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PlaqueBoyMax Snaps On White House For Using His Song In Donald Trump TikTok Video]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Christopher Polk/AARON SCHWARTZ / GettyPlaqueBoyMax isn&rsquo;t going for the foolery.The streamer and producer recently caught wind of someone using his song on TikTok, and he was far from happy about it. The White House posted a video on TikTok featuring Donald Trump attempting to look cool.<br />
At one point the video uses PlaqueBoyMax&rsquo;s &ldquo;Man Of The Year&rdquo; record, seemingly hoping to add some aura to the clip. PBM was not feeling that whatsoever, respond to the post with t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/plaqueboymax-snaps-on-white-house-for-using-his-song-in-donald-trump-tiktok-video/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 15:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/plaqueboymax-snaps-on-white-house-for-using-his-song-in-donald-trump-tiktok-video/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[10 Things To Know About A Superficial Blood Clot Diagnosis]]></title><description><![CDATA[Emilee ChinnHealth scares can arrive at any time, and most importantly at anyone&rsquo;s doorstep. We learned that recently with the shocking news of Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts&rsquo; blood clot diagnosis, which has forced him to sit out the remainder of the current NFL season.His health status was shared with fans on Monday (October 19) in a joint statement from the Eagles and his agent, Nicole Lynn. Based on the statement (seen below), it&rsquo;s understood that Hurts is curre]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/10-things-to-know-about-a-superficial-blood-clot-diagnosis/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 00:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/10-things-to-know-about-a-superficial-blood-clot-diagnosis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NFL Will Not Punish Eagles in Jalen Hurts’ Blood Clot Situation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Ric Tapia / GettyNFL Will Not Punish Eagles in Jalen Hurts&rsquo; Blood Clot SituationThe NFL will reportedly not discipline the Philadelphia Eagles following questions surrounding the team&rsquo;s handling of quarterback Jalen Hurts&rsquo; medical condition.According to The Athletic, the league determined that the process used to clear Hurts to play against the Jacksonville Jaguars in London on October 11 was &ldquo;handled appropriately.&rdquo; The NFL will not issue punishment over th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/nfl-will-not-punish-eagles-in-jalen-hurts-blood-clot-situation/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 23:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/nfl-will-not-punish-eagles-in-jalen-hurts-blood-clot-situation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Money B Explains Tupac / Black Panther Party Connection &amp; How They Were Had Common Bonds]]></title><description><![CDATA[Money B Explains Tupac / Black Panther Party Connection &amp; How They Were Had Common Bonds]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/money-b-explains-tupac-black-panther-party-connection-amp-how-they-were-had-common-bonds/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 22:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/money-b-explains-tupac-black-panther-party-connection-amp-how-they-were-had-common-bonds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bloodhound Q50’s Autopsy Reveals He Was Shot 5 Times]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: @bloodhoundq50.762 / IGNew details surrounding Bloodhound Q50&rsquo;s death have emerged following the release of his autopsy report.According to reports, investigators recovered approximately 50 bullet casings at the crime scene. Q50 was struck by five bullets, sustaining gunshot wounds to his head, left shoulder, neck, and back.The rapper was ambushed at a gas station in September, with surveillance footage reportedly capturing the deadly encounter. The footage showed Q50 entering the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/bloodhound-q50s-autopsy-reveals-he-was-shot-5-times/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 21:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/bloodhound-q50s-autopsy-reveals-he-was-shot-5-times/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yung Miami: “I Remember Everybody That Had Something to Say”]]></title><description><![CDATA[&#10005;<br />
Yung Miami walked into Posted On The Corner looking like money and radiating nothing but good energy. Just days before dropping her debut solo album Watch This on Oct. 23, Caresha linked up with hosts DJ Misses and Incognito for a real one: part vibe session, part victory lap, all facts.&ldquo;Is it Friday yet?&rdquo; she laughed. &ldquo;I feel really good about my music.&rdquo;And honestly? The culture feels it too.&ldquo;Spend It&rdquo; Ran the Summer and Then Hit No. 1When Caresha l]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/yung-miami-i-remember-everybody-that-had-something-to-say/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 20:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/yung-miami-i-remember-everybody-that-had-something-to-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Godfather Too: How Roc Marciano Created The Blueprint For Modern Underground Rap]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Johnny Nunez / GettyThere was a time when what Roc Marciano was doing did not constitute a movement. There was no convenient subgenre name for it, no algorithm feeding listeners endless variations of it and certainly no thriving ecosystem of rappers selling limited vinyl, expensive digital downloads and merch directly to fiercely loyal audiences. There was just Roc.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/the-godfather-too-how-roc-marciano-created-the-blueprint-for-modern-underground-rap/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 20:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/the-godfather-too-how-roc-marciano-created-the-blueprint-for-modern-underground-rap/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Masego x Buju Banton – ‘Hello’]]></title><description><![CDATA[&nbsp;<br />
Credits:Executive Producer: Geremiah &ldquo;&rdquo;Huey&rdquo; EdnessDirector: Cam HicksCreative Producer: Dave HenriquezLine Producer: Christian HernandezEditor/VFX: David BenjaminMasego stylist: Jaedyn DeniseThe post Masego x Buju Banton &ndash; &lsquo;Hello&rsquo; first appeared on Rap Industry: New Hip Hop, Rap Videos, Music, News, &amp; more..]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/masego-x-buju-banton-hello/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 17:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/masego-x-buju-banton-hello/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blueface Arrested In Santa Clarita For Allegedly Delaying Police Investigation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Bernard Smalls / @PhotosByBeanzBlueface has found himself on the wrong side of the law again, this time after allegedly interfering with a police investigation in Los Angeles County.The rapper was arrested Monday night in Santa Clarita on suspicion of delaying a law enforcement investigation, a representative for the Los Angeles County Sheriff&rsquo;s Office told TMZ.According to the sheriff&rsquo;s office, deputies responding to a call detained several people at the scene, including Blu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/blueface-arrested-in-santa-clarita-for-allegedly-delaying-police-investigation/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 17:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/blueface-arrested-in-santa-clarita-for-allegedly-delaying-police-investigation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Believe and Spotify Partner to Unlock New Opportunities for Artists Through Licensed Fan Remixes and Covers.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Believe and Spotify have signed a licensing agreement for Spotify&rsquo;s upcoming tool, allowing Believe and TuneCore&rsquo;s participating artists and labels to benefit from new creative and revenue opportunities, while enabling fans to create remixes of their songs.<br />
The tool is designed specifically for AI-powered remixes and covers, not entirely new works, letting fans reinterpret songs they love while the artists are paid. Streams of these remixes will generate royalties for the participati]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/believe-and-spotify-partner-to-unlock-new-opportunities-for-artists-through-licensed-fan-remixes-and-covers/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 17:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/believe-and-spotify-partner-to-unlock-new-opportunities-for-artists-through-licensed-fan-remixes-and-covers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Venues Refuse to Pay Songwriters While Profiting from Their Music – ASCAP MOVES IN.]]></title><description><![CDATA[ASCAP Moves to Protect Its Songwriters&rsquo; Livelihoods with Legal Action Against 11 Establishments Nationwide for Consistently Performing Musical Works Without Permission.<br />
The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) announced today that it has filed 11 separate copyright infringement actions against establishments across the country that are allowing unauthorized public performances of its members&rsquo; copyrighted musical works.<br />
ASCAP is a membership association that r]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/venues-refuse-to-pay-songwriters-while-profiting-from-their-music-ascap-moves-in/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 17:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/venues-refuse-to-pay-songwriters-while-profiting-from-their-music-ascap-moves-in/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gunna Becomes 25th Artist to Chart 100 Hot 100 Hits.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gunna scores his 100th career entry on the chart dated Oct. 24, as &ldquo;Pop It&rdquo; debuts at No. 55. He becomes just the 25th artist in the Hot 100&rsquo;s 68-year history to tally 100 or more entries.<br />
&ldquo;Pop It&rdquo; arrives with 4.7 million radio airplay audience impressions and 4.6 million U.S. streams in the Oct. 9-15 tracking week, according to Luminate. It was released Oct. 9 via Atlantic Records, alongside a video featuring tennis star Coco Gauff.<br />
The song is also off to a quick]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/gunna-becomes-25th-artist-to-chart-100-hot-100-hits/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 17:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/gunna-becomes-25th-artist-to-chart-100-hot-100-hits/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Eto – ‘THE WORKER’ (Prod. Vinny Idol)]]></title><description><![CDATA[The post Eto &ndash; &lsquo;THE WORKER&rsquo; (Prod. Vinny Idol) first appeared on Rap Industry: New Hip Hop, Rap Videos, Music, News, &amp; more..]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/eto-the-worker-prod-vinny-idol/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 17:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/eto-the-worker-prod-vinny-idol/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kool Keith – ‘Wall Street/ Rework’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wall Street/ Rework by Kool Keith<br />
Lyrics by Kool Keith.Produced by Junkaz Lou.Rework by Mister Modo &amp; Ugly Mac Beer.Artwork by Veenom.The post Kool Keith &ndash; &lsquo;Wall Street/ Rework&rsquo; first appeared on Rap Industry: New Hip Hop, Rap Videos, Music, News, &amp; more..]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/kool-keith-wall-street-rework/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 17:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/kool-keith-wall-street-rework/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Allow Me To Reintroduce Myself: JAŸ-Z Reportedly Set To Headline Super Bowl Halftime Show]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Roc Nation / Roc NationJA&Yuml;-Z could be taking his next stadium takeover to the Super Bowl. After spending much of 2026 celebrating the albums that helped build his empire, Hov has reportedly selected himself to headline the NFL&rsquo;s biggest stage.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/allow-me-to-reintroduce-myself-ja-z-reportedly-set-to-headline-super-bowl-halftime-show/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 16:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/allow-me-to-reintroduce-myself-ja-z-reportedly-set-to-headline-super-bowl-halftime-show/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Drake Denies Stealing “Janice STFU” Hook After Alleged Reference Track Surfaces]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Mike Marsland/WireImage / Mike Marsland/WireImageDrake is no stranger to reference tracks, and now another one has surface amid a legal back-and-forth over his music.The OVO rapper released his long-awaited album, ICEMAN, this year, delivering records like &ldquo;Shabang,&rdquo; &ldquo;Ran To Atlanta,&rdquo; and &ldquo;Whisper My Name.&rdquo;Each track has made noise for different reasons. &ldquo;Shabang&rdquo; became the official opening theme for WWE NXT, while &ldquo;Ran To Atlanta&rd]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/drake-denies-stealing-janice-stfu-hook-after-alleged-reference-track-surfaces/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 16:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/drake-denies-stealing-janice-stfu-hook-after-alleged-reference-track-surfaces/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Best Freestyles From TikTok Micheal Jackson, Big Micheal Micheal lol]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Best Freestyles From TikTok Micheal Jackson, Big Micheal Micheal lol]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/the-best-freestyles-from-tiktok-micheal-jackson-big-micheal-micheal-lol/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 02:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/the-best-freestyles-from-tiktok-micheal-jackson-big-micheal-micheal-lol/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Power’ Creator Courtney Kemp Tells 50 Cent To “Move On” After He Takes Shots At Her]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brad Barket / 50 Cent / Courtney Kemp50 Cent continues to prove he will turn on you on a dime if you do or say something he doesn&rsquo;t like.<br />
In a new interview with Variety, the Street Fighter star took off his boxing gloves and said nothing nice about Courtney Kemp, creator of the Starz hit drama&nbsp;Power, blaming her for budget issues, downplaying his role in the rise of the Power Universe, and claiming she slept with cast and crew members.<br />
If you ask social media, Power is basically the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/power-creator-courtney-kemp-tells-50-cent-to-move-on-after-he-takes-shots-at-her/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 22:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/power-creator-courtney-kemp-tells-50-cent-to-move-on-after-he-takes-shots-at-her/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Biggest Takeaways From Cardi B’s Tiny Desk Concert]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: @nprmusic / InstagramCardi B did her big one stepping into the Tiny Desk office and putting on a show.Taking her talents to Washington, D.C., Bardi did NOT come to play. The Bronx MC performed some of her biggest hits, including &ldquo;ErrTime,&rdquo; &ldquo;Up,&rdquo; and her classic breakout record, &ldquo;Bodak Yellow.&rdquo;The New York MC has been on a generational run and shows no signs of slowing down. After ending her seven-year album drought, Cardi released her sophmore album, A]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/biggest-takeaways-from-cardi-bs-tiny-desk-concert/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 21:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/biggest-takeaways-from-cardi-bs-tiny-desk-concert/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Master P Opens Up About Mystikal’s Prison Sentence]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: UNCENSORED / TV OneIn a recent podcast interview, No Limit Records founder Master P finally broke his silence about his former label artist Mystikal. Mystikal is currently serving a twenty-year sentence for rape and assault.Master P&rsquo;s tone was sympathetic as he spoke about the situation on the We In Miami podcast. &ldquo;I don&rsquo;t think he ever got the right medicine he need,&rdquo; Master P said, viewing Mystikal&rsquo;s actions as a result of not taking care of his mental hea]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/master-p-opens-up-about-mystikals-prison-sentence/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 19:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/master-p-opens-up-about-mystikals-prison-sentence/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cardi B Took Over Tiny Desk, And The Internet Is Here For It]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: handout / Atlantic RecordsThere are only a few times where it seems like the world still loves all of us. Like when there is that one time around the end of October when the NFL, NBA, college basketball, and the MLB playoffs are all on television at the same time. Or when Drake saved Top Boy to give the show the proper ending it deserved. And you learn on a random Monday that Tiny Desk is Bardigang and got Belcalis Marlenis Alm&aacute;nzar to grace the office and set the desk ablaze.Card]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/cardi-b-took-over-tiny-desk-and-the-internet-is-here-for-it/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 19:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/cardi-b-took-over-tiny-desk-and-the-internet-is-here-for-it/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wu Tang Before Wu Tang? Money B Explains Tupac &amp; Digital Underground's Original Concept]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wu Tang Before Wu Tang? Money B Explains Tupac &amp; Digital Underground's Original Concept]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/wu-tang-before-wu-tang-money-b-explains-tupac-amp-digital-undergrounds-original-concept/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 18:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/wu-tang-before-wu-tang-money-b-explains-tupac-amp-digital-undergrounds-original-concept/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Landstrip Chip – ‘No License’]]></title><description><![CDATA[&nbsp;<br />
Lyrics:Going through the dark timesMan this shit get lonelyI ain&rsquo;t dapping nobody upNggas ain&rsquo;t my homiesSay she wanna fuck under the starsSo I threw the bitch the Rolls keysMade her pop a g6 &amp; a perc 10Now she fucking me slowlyCall up your friends okaySend a driver for whoever fuckingI&rsquo;m ready to spend dividends okayHit for an hour then jump in the showerI&rsquo;m washing my sins awayFuck all the doubters I got all the powerI&rsquo;m on top the tower nggas just sour]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/landstrip-chip-no-license/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 18:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/landstrip-chip-no-license/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hot Girl Heaven: Megan Thee Stallion Stuns In Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show Debut]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Source: Megan Thee Stallion / Hot Girl Summer / Source: Megan Thee Stallion / Hot Girl SummerMegan Thee Stallion told the Hotties she was getting her wings, and she made sure the moment lived up to the anticipation. The Houston rapper brought plenty of Hot Girl energy to the 2026 Victoria&rsquo;s Secret Fashion Show, turning a longtime dream into one very memorable debut.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/hot-girl-heaven-megan-thee-stallion-stuns-in-victorias-secret-fashion-show-debut/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 18:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/hot-girl-heaven-megan-thee-stallion-stuns-in-victorias-secret-fashion-show-debut/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[OTF Jam Continues To Take Shots At Lil Durk From Behind Bars]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Jackson State University / GettyWith both OTF Jam and Lil Durk remain behind bars, Jam appears to be sneak dissing the Chicago rapper.Jam made headlines after serving as a key witness in Durk&rsquo;s federal murder-for-hire case. He famously became the first OTF member to take the stand against Durk, accusing the rapper of allegedly orchestrated crimes.One of the cases centered on the 2022 killing of Quando Rondo&rsquo;s cousin, Lul Pab, in Los Angeles. However, Durk was acquitted of the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/otf-jam-continues-to-take-shots-at-lil-durk-from-behind-bars/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 18:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/otf-jam-continues-to-take-shots-at-lil-durk-from-behind-bars/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tierra Whack Releases Expanded Edition of Mixtape.]]></title><description><![CDATA[The exhibition may be closed, but the experience is far from over. GRAMMY-nominated recording artist and creative powerhouse Tierra Whack releases WHACK&rsquo;S MUSEUM (DELUXE), an expanded edition of her critically acclaimed mixtape. The newly extended project adds seven new works of art to the collection.Much like its predecessor, the deluxe edition gives Tierra the stage all to herself, with no guest appearances and certainly no filler. Leading the additions is the eagerly anticipated fan fav]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/tierra-whack-releases-expanded-edition-of-mixtape/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 17:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/tierra-whack-releases-expanded-edition-of-mixtape/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wale – WYFL (WNBA Finals 2026 Anthem)]]></title><description><![CDATA[The post Wale &ndash; WYFL (WNBA Finals 2026 Anthem) first appeared on Rap Industry: New Hip Hop, Rap Videos, Music, News, &amp; more..]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/wale-wyfl-wnba-finals-2026-anthem/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 17:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/wale-wyfl-wnba-finals-2026-anthem/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kuzi Cee Continues to Carve Out his Lane in R&amp;B With &lsquo;Frequency&rsquo;]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kuzi Cee returns with &ldquo;Frequency,&rdquo; out today via Universal Music Canada, offering an early glimpse at the next phase of his artistry. The release follows a year of growing momentum for the Zimbabwe-born, Calgary-based R&amp;B singer-songwriter, including &ldquo;Rather Be&rdquo; reaching #16 at Canadian Top 40 radio and being named to Rolling Stone Canada&rsquo;s 2026 Future of Music list.<br />
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On &ldquo;Frequency,&rdquo; Kuzi sounds more direct and self-assured than ever. Ce]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/kuzi-cee-continues-to-carve-out-his-lane-in-rampb-with-lsquofrequencyrsquo/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 17:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/kuzi-cee-continues-to-carve-out-his-lane-in-rampb-with-lsquofrequencyrsquo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cardi B: Tiny Desk Concert]]></title><description><![CDATA[&nbsp;<br />
SET LIST&ldquo;Hello&rdquo;&ldquo;ErrTime&rdquo;&ldquo;Man of Your Word&rdquo;&ldquo;Be Careful&rdquo;&ldquo;Up&rdquo;&ldquo;AH HA&rdquo;&ldquo;Bodak Yellow&rdquo;&ldquo;I Like It&rdquo;<br />
MUSICIANSCardi B: vocalsAdam Blackstone: bass, keys, music directorDJ Ray G: DJEugene Roberts: keysClayton Sears: guitarCedric Thompson: drumsKenneth Whalum: saxMelvin Jones: trumpetTiffany Stevens: background vocalsEbony Franklin: background vocalsThe post Cardi B: Tiny Desk Concert first appeared on Rap]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/cardi-b-tiny-desk-concert/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 17:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/cardi-b-tiny-desk-concert/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Third Eyez (Roc C &amp; Phoenix Flame) &ndash; &lsquo;Third Eye Vision&rsquo; album]]></title><description><![CDATA[Third Eye Vision by Third Eyez (Roc C &amp; Phoenix Flame)<br />
When two hip-hop heavyweights collide, the result is nothing short of visionary. Third Eyez, the formidable powerhouse duo composed of Roc C and Phoenix Flame, are officially gearing up to shake the underground to its core with their debut full-length project, Third Eye Vision via URBNET.<br />
Leading the charge is the album&rsquo;s blistering lead single, &ldquo;Cinematic Bars.&rdquo; featuring a earth-shattering guest verse from lyrical tit]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/third-eyez-roc-c-amp-phoenix-flame-ndash-lsquothird-eye-visionrsquo-album/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 17:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/third-eyez-roc-c-amp-phoenix-flame-ndash-lsquothird-eye-visionrsquo-album/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Czarface Meets Frankie Pulitzer – “Nerve Agent” (Bonus Track)]]></title><description><![CDATA[&nbsp;<br />
Video / Edit: Super Evil Genius CorpThe post Czarface Meets Frankie Pulitzer &ndash; &ldquo;Nerve Agent&rdquo; (Bonus Track) first appeared on Rap Industry: New Hip Hop, Rap Videos, Music, News, &amp; more..]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/czarface-meets-frankie-pulitzer-nerve-agent-bonus-track/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 17:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/czarface-meets-frankie-pulitzer-nerve-agent-bonus-track/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Digital Underground's Money B Tells Tupac Tales, Humpty Hump vs Shock G, His Black Panther Fam]]></title><description><![CDATA[Digital Underground's Money B Tells Tupac Tales, Humpty Hump vs Shock G, His Black Panther Fam]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/digital-undergrounds-money-b-tells-tupac-tales-humpty-hump-vs-shock-g-his-black-panther-fam/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 15:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/digital-undergrounds-money-b-tells-tupac-tales-humpty-hump-vs-shock-g-his-black-panther-fam/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nią Long's Beauty Is The 9th Wonder Of The World]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nią Long's Beauty Is The 9th Wonder Of The World]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/ni-longs-beauty-is-the-9th-wonder-of-the-world/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/ni-longs-beauty-is-the-9th-wonder-of-the-world/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tesla Stans Are Big Mad At Marques Brownlee aka MKBHD For Calling CAP on Elon’s Flying Car]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chance Yeh / Marques Brownlee<br />
Elon Musk, aka Bootleg Tony Stark, had the internet (mainly Tesla stans) salivating when he unveiled his &ldquo;flying&rdquo; Tesla Roadster, but one person, Marques Brownlee aka MKBHD, wasn&rsquo;t so quick to give Musk all the praise, and people are BIG MAD about it.Brownlee is one of the most popular tech reviewers in the world, so when he says he&rsquo;s not feeling something, his words carry a lot of weight.Everyone was blown away by Musk&rsquo;s presentation f]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/tesla-stans-are-big-mad-at-marques-brownlee-aka-mkbhd-for-calling-cap-on-elons-flying-car/</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2026 13:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/tesla-stans-are-big-mad-at-marques-brownlee-aka-mkbhd-for-calling-cap-on-elons-flying-car/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A Gentleman Never Tells: Meet Delonte West’s Wife, Melissa Anaya [Photos]]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: @delontewest / InstagramDelonte West is entering a new chapter in his life, announcing that he and his longtime girlfriend, Melissa Anaya, are officially getting married.It&rsquo;s been a major turnaround for the former NBA player, who faced difficult time in recent years. Now, West is celebrating a new milestone with the woman who has been by his side for two decades.Sharing a selfie with Anaya, West announced the news with an excited caption.&ldquo;It&rsquo;s been 20 years, we getting]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/a-gentleman-never-tells-meet-delonte-wests-wife-melissa-anaya-photos/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 22:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/a-gentleman-never-tells-meet-delonte-wests-wife-melissa-anaya-photos/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DEI Press Secretary Katie Zacharia Out After Serving Half A Scaramucci, The Jokes Are Immaculate]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Washington Post / Katie ZachariaKatie Zacharia&rsquo;s struggle run as White House Press Secretary has hilariously ended after only five days.<br />
News of Zacharia breaking Anthony Scaramucci&rsquo;s record of serving only 10 days as press secretary dropped, followed by Donald Trump sharing what he told Zacharia:&nbsp;&ldquo;Honestly, if I&nbsp;were you, I&rsquo;d reconsider. Katie, do you need this? I don&rsquo;t think you need this,&rdquo; hinting that he convinced her to step down after only]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/dei-press-secretary-katie-zacharia-out-after-serving-half-a-scaramucci-the-jokes-are-immaculate/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 20:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/dei-press-secretary-katie-zacharia-out-after-serving-half-a-scaramucci-the-jokes-are-immaculate/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SteelSeries Delivers The Perfect Xbox / PC Controller With The Aeon Pro]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Bernard Smalls / @BeanzGotGamez / @PhotosByBeanz / SteelSeries Aeon ProMany consider the standard XBOX controller to be the best option overall for Xbox and PC, but it also has some glaring issues. SteelSeries aims to address some glaring issues with its new controller, the Aeon Pro.SteelSeries continues to market itself as the brand that supplies all your gaming needs because, at this point, you have to ask: what don&rsquo;t they make?<br />
With the Aeon Pro, SteelSeries aimed to deliver wha]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/steelseries-delivers-the-perfect-xbox-pc-controller-with-the-aeon-pro/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 19:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/steelseries-delivers-the-perfect-xbox-pc-controller-with-the-aeon-pro/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Megan Thee Stallion Revives Tina Snow Ahead Of New Album And Victoria’s Secret Show]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: JC Olivera/WireImage / JC Olivera/WireImageMegan Thee Stallion is bringing back a familiar side of herself as she prepares for a new album and an appearance at the Victoria&rsquo;s Secret Fashion Show this Sunday.Late last month, the Houston rapper dropped a new freestyle, &ldquo;Tina Tuesday Freestyle.&rdquo; This is her first solo release of the year and marks the revival of Tina Snow, Megan&rsquo;s alter ego, first introduced on her 2018 EP of the same name. For many fans, the return]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/megan-thee-stallion-revives-tina-snow-ahead-of-new-album-and-victorias-secret-show/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 19:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/megan-thee-stallion-revives-tina-snow-ahead-of-new-album-and-victorias-secret-show/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Case And Carl Thomas Are Bringing The Slow Jams To Verzuz, R&amp;B Lovers Reacts]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: @verzuz / InstagramVerzuz&nbsp;is becoming a battle for R&amp;B supremacy as legends Case&nbsp;and&nbsp;Carl&nbsp;Thomas&nbsp;set&nbsp;to&nbsp;go&nbsp;head-to-head&nbsp;in&nbsp;a&nbsp;battle&nbsp;of&nbsp;catalogs that while have ladies and men alike in their respective living rooms drinking brown liquor our of a red cup.&nbsp;Both&nbsp;singers&nbsp;helped&nbsp;define&nbsp;the&nbsp;sound&nbsp;of&nbsp;early-2000s&nbsp;R&amp;B,&nbsp;making&nbsp;this&nbsp;a&nbsp;matchup&nbsp;built&nbsp;for&n]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/case-and-carl-thomas-are-bringing-the-slow-jams-to-verzuz-rampb-lovers-reacts/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 18:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/case-and-carl-thomas-are-bringing-the-slow-jams-to-verzuz-rampb-lovers-reacts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cruel Santino – “Big Drop” ft Zaylevelten]]></title><description><![CDATA[&nbsp;<br />
Known for treating every release as a fully realized world rather than simply a collection of songs, Cruel Santino once again expands the boundaries of contemporary African music with the release of his next single &ldquo;Big Drop&rdquo;. The song is off Santino&rsquo;s forthcoming new album KOTB &ndash; The Bomberman Chronicles due Nov 6th and features fellow Nigerian rapper, singer and producer Zaylevelten.<br />
Speaking about the new single Cruel Santino shares, &ldquo;Big Drop speaks for i]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/cruel-santino-big-drop-ft-zaylevelten/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 18:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/cruel-santino-big-drop-ft-zaylevelten/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fireboy DML Releases New Album ZUKO!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Global star Fireboy DML releases his fifth studio album, ZUKO! The 11-track project showcasing the versatility and range of one of Afrobeats&rsquo; most distinctive voices. Featuring the viral hit &ldquo;CLAAT!&rdquo; with dancehall heavyweight Masicka and &ldquo;IMALI&rdquo; with award-winning duo JAZZWRLD &amp; Thukuthela, the album finds Fireboy continuing to push the boundaries of his signature blend of Afrobeats, R&amp;B, and Afropop.<br />
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The world of ZUKO! extends beyond the music]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/fireboy-dml-releases-new-album-zuko/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 17:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/fireboy-dml-releases-new-album-zuko/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SOB X RBE – ‘Someone’]]></title><description><![CDATA[&nbsp;<br />
Ten years after first emerging from North Vallejo, SOB X RBE have announced From The Land, their first new album together in seven years, arriving November 6 via EMPIRE/SOB X RBE.&nbsp;&nbsp;Today, the reunited trio of Yhung T.O., DaBoii and Slimmy B share their new video &ldquo;Someone.&rdquo;<br />
The announcement follows the group&rsquo;s long-awaited return earlier this year with &ldquo;Ten Summers,&rdquo; their first new music together since 2019. Named for the decade since SOB X RBE firs]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/sob-x-rbe-someone/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 17:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/sob-x-rbe-someone/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lucky Daye -‘ALOUD!’ Album + New Video with Pusha T – ‘Mouf Say’]]></title><description><![CDATA[&nbsp;<br />
The post Lucky Daye -&lsquo;ALOUD!&rsquo; Album + New Video with Pusha T &ndash; &lsquo;Mouf Say&rsquo; first appeared on Rap Industry: New Hip Hop, Rap Videos, Music, News, &amp; more..]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/lucky-daye-aloud-album-new-video-with-pusha-t-mouf-say/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 17:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/lucky-daye-aloud-album-new-video-with-pusha-t-mouf-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A$AP Rocky – ‘Shroom Clouds’]]></title><description><![CDATA[&nbsp;<br />
Associated Performer: A$AP Rocky feat. reggie &amp; JeremihVocal, Associated Performer, Producer: A$AP RockyAssociated Performer, Vocal: reggieAssociated Performer, Vocal: JeremihComposer, Lyricist: Rakim MayersRecording Engineer, Mixing Engineer, Composer, Lyricist, Producer: Hector DelgadoProducer, Composer, Lyricist: Kevin ArcillaComposer, Lyricist: Reginald Helms, Jr.Lyricist, Composer: Jeremy FeltonAssistant Engineer: Franky KastleMastering Engineer: Tatsuya Sato<br />
&nbsp;The post A$AP]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/aap-rocky-shroom-clouds/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 17:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/aap-rocky-shroom-clouds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meek Mill  – ‘Wanna Be Free’ ft. G Herbo]]></title><description><![CDATA[&nbsp;<br />
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&nbsp;The post Meek Mill&ndash; &lsquo;Wanna Be Free&rsquo; ft. G Herbo first appeared on Rap Industry: New Hip Hop, Rap Videos, Music, News, &amp; more..]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/meek-mill-wanna-be-free-ft-g-herbo/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 17:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/meek-mill-wanna-be-free-ft-g-herbo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Che Noir &ndash; &lsquo;Fame &amp; Fiction&rsquo; ft. Black Thought]]></title><description><![CDATA[&nbsp;<br />
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&nbsp;The post Che Noir &ndash; &lsquo;Fame &amp; Fiction&rsquo; ft. Black Thought first appeared on Rap Industry: New Hip Hop, Rap Videos, Music, News, &amp; more..]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/che-noir-ndash-lsquofame-amp-fictionrsquo-ft-black-thought/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 17:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/che-noir-ndash-lsquofame-amp-fictionrsquo-ft-black-thought/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Z-Ro – ‘Forever King’ album]]></title><description><![CDATA[The post Z-Ro &ndash; &lsquo;Forever King&rsquo; album first appeared on Rap Industry: New Hip Hop, Rap Videos, Music, News, &amp; more..]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/z-ro-forever-king-album/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 17:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/z-ro-forever-king-album/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Statik Selektah &ndash; &lsquo;Champagne Wishes&rsquo; ft. Ab-Soul, Raekwon &amp; Freddie Gibbs]]></title><description><![CDATA[The post Statik Selektah &ndash; &lsquo;Champagne Wishes&rsquo; ft. Ab-Soul, Raekwon &amp; Freddie Gibbs first appeared on Rap Industry: New Hip Hop, Rap Videos, Music, News, &amp; more..]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/statik-selektah-ndash-lsquochampagne-wishesrsquo-ft-ab-soul-raekwon-amp-freddie-gibbs/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 17:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/statik-selektah-ndash-lsquochampagne-wishesrsquo-ft-ab-soul-raekwon-amp-freddie-gibbs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Missy Elliott to Receive Icon Award at Gala of the Stars.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Missy Elliott is being honored with the Icon Award at this year&rsquo;s Gala of the Stars, the annual benefit supporting Dancers Against Cancer.<br />
Janet Jackson will present the award.<br />
&ldquo;Missy Elliott represents everything the Icon Award celebrates,&rdquo; Noah Lands, executive producer of the Gala of the Stars, shared in a statement.<br />
&ldquo;Her groundbreaking artistry has inspired generations of performers, and having Janet Jackson, last year&rsquo;s honoree, present her with this award make]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/missy-elliott-to-receive-icon-award-at-gala-of-the-stars/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 17:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/missy-elliott-to-receive-icon-award-at-gala-of-the-stars/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scrap Or Cap? Bureau Of Prisons Denies Diddy’s Reported Fight With Jamaican Drug Lord]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Sean &ldquo;Diddy&rdquo; Combs &ndash; Picture / Sean &ldquo;Diddy&rdquo; Combs &ndash; Picture provided by CanvaDiddy&rsquo;s alleged prison showdown with Christopher &ldquo;Dudus&rdquo; Coke has taken another turn, with federal prison officials denying that the reported fight ever happened.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/scrap-or-cap-bureau-of-prisons-denies-diddys-reported-fight-with-jamaican-drug-lord/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 16:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/scrap-or-cap-bureau-of-prisons-denies-diddys-reported-fight-with-jamaican-drug-lord/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Biggest Takeaways From Gucci Mane’s New Album ‘Against All Odds’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: @laflare1017 / InstagramGucci Mane dropped his new album, Against All Odds, and it&rsquo;s clear he has a chip on his shoulder.Outside of the 20th-anniversary deluxe edition of Hard To Kill, this marks Wop&rsquo;s first official release of the year. His last project was 2025&rsquo;s Episodes, which arrived alongside his book, Episodes: The Diary of a Recovering Mad Man.In both the album and book, the Atlanta legend opened up about his struggles with bipolar disorder and schizophrenia thr]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/biggest-takeaways-from-gucci-manes-new-album-against-all-odds/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 15:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/biggest-takeaways-from-gucci-manes-new-album-against-all-odds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GloRilla’s Sister Apologizes For Saying The Rapper Was Obligated To Share Her Wealth]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Aaron J. Thornton/WireImage / Aaron J. Thornton/WireImageGloRilla&rsquo;s sister, BroRilla, is walking back her past comments about the Memphis rapper.The past year has been rocky between the sisters. A few months ago, BroRilla spoke with TMZ and aired out her issues with Glo, claiming that her sister wasn&rsquo;t doing enough to take care of the family.&ldquo;She got an obligation to share the wealth. We sat here and struggled together. Yea she obligated, them friends obligated? She doi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/glorillas-sister-apologizes-for-saying-the-rapper-was-obligated-to-share-her-wealth/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 22:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/glorillas-sister-apologizes-for-saying-the-rapper-was-obligated-to-share-her-wealth/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Duke Dennis &amp; More Continue To Sound Off On &lsquo;Hood Warfare 2&rsquo;]]></title><description><![CDATA[Trapstar Games / Hood Warfare 2Yesterday, Trapstar Games&rsquo; Hood Warfare 2 had social media talking, and that continues to be the case as people continue to call out its glorification of Chicago&rsquo;s gang violence.<br />
For those who don&rsquo;t know what the hell Hood Warfare 2 is, it&rsquo;s a $5&nbsp;Call of Duty&nbsp;clone that features the Bloods and Crips (we wish we were lying) battling out on Chicago&rsquo;s streets. It is currently enjoying viral success after gameplay clips landed on]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/duke-dennis-amp-more-continue-to-sound-off-on-lsquohood-warfare-2rsquo/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 22:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/duke-dennis-amp-more-continue-to-sound-off-on-lsquohood-warfare-2rsquo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lil Jon Recalls The Day His Son Passed Away In His New Book ‘I Only Shout So You Can Hear Me’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Earlier this yer Lil Jon experienced a father&rsquo;s worst nightmare when his 27-year-old son, Nathan Smith a.k.a. DJ Young Slade, tragically passed away in a drowning accident this past February.<br />
Now it seems like Lil Jon is ready to open up about the heartbreaking tragedy as People is reporting that in his new book, I Only Shout So You Can Hear Me, Lil Jon writes about the last conversation he had with his son before he disappeared and was ultimately found days later. Telling People that he &]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/lil-jon-recalls-the-day-his-son-passed-away-in-his-new-book-i-only-shout-so-you-can-hear-me/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 20:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/lil-jon-recalls-the-day-his-son-passed-away-in-his-new-book-i-only-shout-so-you-can-hear-me/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Halle Berry’s Son Allowed To Testify In Custody Battle Amid Abuse Allegations]]></title><description><![CDATA[Halle Berry and Olivier Martinez&rsquo;s custody battle is getting messier, and now their teenage son could be called to testify in court.A judge has ruled that the former couple&rsquo;s 13-year-old son, Maceo, can testify in the ongoing legal dispute following Martinez&rsquo;s shocking allegations that Berry abused their child.&ldquo;The minor child is permitted to testify,&rdquo; Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Shelley Kaufman said in court documents obtained by the Daily Mail. However, the j]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/halle-berrys-son-allowed-to-testify-in-custody-battle-amid-abuse-allegations/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 20:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/halle-berrys-son-allowed-to-testify-in-custody-battle-amid-abuse-allegations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Your Old Droog – ‘Pavlovian Effect’]]></title><description><![CDATA[The post Your Old Droog &ndash; &lsquo;Pavlovian Effect&rsquo; first appeared on Rap Industry: New Hip Hop, Rap Videos, Music, News, &amp; more..]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/your-old-droog-pavlovian-effect/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 19:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/your-old-droog-pavlovian-effect/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[B2K – ‘Lil Freak’]]></title><description><![CDATA[&nbsp;<br />
B2K continues their return with &ldquo;Lil Freak,&rdquo; the latest single from their forthcoming album, ECLIPSE.The post B2K &ndash; &lsquo;Lil Freak&rsquo; first appeared on Rap Industry: New Hip Hop, Rap Videos, Music, News, &amp; more..]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/b2k-lil-freak/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 19:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/b2k-lil-freak/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Anthony Edwads Dubs Justin Bieber “White Boy Of The Year”]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Kevin Mazur/Anadolu / GettyDon&rsquo;t look now, but there&rsquo;s a new &ldquo;White Boy of The Year&rdquo;. Superstar singer Justin Bieber was given the title at the second edition of the Believe That Awards, created and hosted by NBA star Anthony Edwards and Nick Maddox. The event is billed as &ldquo;an awards show where no one is safe.&rdquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/anthony-edwads-dubs-justin-bieber-white-boy-of-the-year/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 18:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/anthony-edwads-dubs-justin-bieber-white-boy-of-the-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DMX Tried To Battle 2Pac When Ruff Ryders Nearly Signed To Death Row Records - Waah Dean Explains]]></title><description><![CDATA[DMX Tried To Battle 2Pac When Ruff Ryders Nearly Signed To Death Row Records - Waah Dean Explains]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/dmx-tried-to-battle-2pac-when-ruff-ryders-nearly-signed-to-death-row-records-waah-dean-explains/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/dmx-tried-to-battle-2pac-when-ruff-ryders-nearly-signed-to-death-row-records-waah-dean-explains/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[&lsquo;Grand Theft Auto 6&rsquo;s Launch Trailer Features Crime, Shower Sex &amp; A New Song Featuring SZA]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rockstar Games / Grand Theft Auto 6While Cyberleek is still out here trying to spoil Grand Theft Auto 6 after his crypto scheme flopped, Rockstar Games dropped the launch trailer for the highly anticipated game, and it&rsquo;s packed with new details.<br />
Surprise, we got another look at Grand Theft Auto 6 ahead of its locked-in November 19 release date. Unlike the other trailers, there were no teases or indications this was coming, but here we are.<br />
We Learn Jason&rsquo;s Motives In Grand Theft Auto]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/lsquogrand-theft-auto-6rsquos-launch-trailer-features-crime-shower-sex-amp-a-new-song-featuring-sza/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 17:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/lsquogrand-theft-auto-6rsquos-launch-trailer-features-crime-shower-sex-amp-a-new-song-featuring-sza/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Diddy's Former Bodyguard Says He Did Not Get Mollywopped By Shower Posses Boss]]></title><description><![CDATA[Diddy's Former Bodyguard Says He Did Not Get Mollywopped By Shower Posses Boss]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/diddys-former-bodyguard-says-he-did-not-get-mollywopped-by-shower-posses-boss/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 17:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/diddys-former-bodyguard-says-he-did-not-get-mollywopped-by-shower-posses-boss/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MC Eiht – ‘DEAR NEIGHBORHOOD’ + ‘8 LAWZ’ ft. Glasses Malone]]></title><description><![CDATA[&nbsp;<br />
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&nbsp;The post MC Eiht &ndash; &lsquo;DEAR NEIGHBORHOOD&rsquo; + &lsquo;8 LAWZ&rsquo; ft. Glasses Malone first appeared on Rap Industry: New Hip Hop, Rap Videos, Music, News, &amp; more..]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/mc-eiht-dear-neighborhood-8-lawz-ft-glasses-malone/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 17:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/mc-eiht-dear-neighborhood-8-lawz-ft-glasses-malone/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Symba – ‘One Wrong Move’ (FX’s The Drop)]]></title><description><![CDATA[&nbsp;<br />
Producer: Rance 1500Producer: Seige MonstracityMixing Engineer: Joshua SchubackMastering Engineer: Brian MaloufComposer Lyricist: Henry LawesComposer Lyricist: Winston FosterComposer Lyricist: Larrance DopsonComposer Lyricist: Marcus WhiteComposer Lyricist: Jason MartinComposer Lyricist: Charles Phillip Ivory Penniman<br />
&nbsp;The post Symba &ndash; &lsquo;One Wrong Move&rsquo; (FX&rsquo;s The Drop) first appeared on Rap Industry: New Hip Hop, Rap Videos, Music, News, &amp; more..]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/symba-one-wrong-move-fxs-the-drop/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 17:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/symba-one-wrong-move-fxs-the-drop/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Public Enemy's Chuck D Headlines AllHipHop's Summit In Wilmington Delaware - FREE!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Public Enemy's Chuck D Headlines AllHipHop's Summit In Wilmington Delaware - FREE!]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/public-enemys-chuck-d-headlines-allhiphops-summit-in-wilmington-delaware-free/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 17:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/public-enemys-chuck-d-headlines-allhiphops-summit-in-wilmington-delaware-free/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Many Men, Zero Worries: 50 Cent Jokes He’s ‘Got Shooters’ When Asked About Diddy’s Release [Video]]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Getty Images / Bernard Smalls / 50 Cent / Diddy50 Cent has spent years taking shots at Sean &ldquo;Diddy&rdquo; Combs, and he apparently isn&rsquo;t worried about an awkward reunion when the Bad Boy founder gets out of prison. Asked whether he had any concerns about Diddy&rsquo;s eventual release, the Queens rapper responded with a joke that had the room cracking up.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/many-men-zero-worries-50-cent-jokes-hes-got-shooters-when-asked-about-diddys-release-video/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 16:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/many-men-zero-worries-50-cent-jokes-hes-got-shooters-when-asked-about-diddys-release-video/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Clark Atlanta University Homecoming 2026: Yung Miami, G Herbo, YFN Lucci &amp; More]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: @therealkahlel / iOneClark Atlanta University students and alumni were treated to a homecoming concert for the books.Yung Miami hit the stage following a scorching-hot summer, with two records making noise, &ldquo;Tea Time&rdquo; and &ldquo;Spend Dat.&rdquo; Alongside Caresha, a stacked lineup of artists did their big one at CAU&rsquo;s homecoming, including G Herbo, who ran through some of his biggest records.One of the night&rsquo;s standout sets came from DJ Holiday and Friends. Holid]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/clark-atlanta-university-homecoming-2026-yung-miami-g-herbo-yfn-lucci-amp-more/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 16:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/clark-atlanta-university-homecoming-2026-yung-miami-g-herbo-yfn-lucci-amp-more/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump Posts Fake Quote Of Denzel Washington Calling Him ‘A Great Friend And Better President’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Susan Stava / GettyLook, we were already well aware that President Donald Trump is not a man who lives in the same reality as the rest of us, but there&rsquo;s just no way this man really thought Denzel Washington was about to be out here on Angela Bassett&rsquo;s internet singing his orangey-white nationalist praises.&nbsp;Please tell me that even Trump isn&rsquo;t so delusional that he thinks the man who embodied Malcolm X in the &rsquo;90s would be a supporter of the president who wou]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/trump-posts-fake-quote-of-denzel-washington-calling-him-a-great-friend-and-better-president/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 16:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/trump-posts-fake-quote-of-denzel-washington-calling-him-a-great-friend-and-better-president/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Floyd Mayweather Speaks At Trump Rally, Stutters Words]]></title><description><![CDATA[Floyd Mayweather Speaks At Trump Rally, Stutters Words]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/floyd-mayweather-speaks-at-trump-rally-stutters-words/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 04:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/floyd-mayweather-speaks-at-trump-rally-stutters-words/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Diddy's Former Bodyguard Says He Did Not Get Beat Down]]></title><description><![CDATA[Diddy's Former Bodyguard Says He Did Not Get Beat Down]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/diddys-former-bodyguard-says-he-did-not-get-beat-down/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 03:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/diddys-former-bodyguard-says-he-did-not-get-beat-down/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ava DuVernay Drops A Film Industry Hot Take: “Hollywood Is Over”]]></title><description><![CDATA[Joe MaherThe film industry is going through a major shift at the moment as insiders and moviegoers alike try to make sense of the viral Paramount-Warner Bros. merger officially known as Skydance.<br />
Famed director Ava DuVernay appeared on stage this past Monday (October 12) during the 70th BFI London Film Festival for a panel discussion centered on her latest documentary, 14th. In addition to giving some insight on her career path to date, she also made a bold statement regarding the current state]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/ava-duvernay-drops-a-film-industry-hot-take-hollywood-is-over/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 01:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/ava-duvernay-drops-a-film-industry-hot-take-hollywood-is-over/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump’s New Press Secretary, Katie Zacharia, Is Bad On Stage And Lying About Being A Lawyer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Tom Williams / GettyIn today&rsquo;s episode of The MAGA Meritocracy Strikes Again, President Donald Trump has chosen a new White House press secretary, 42-year-old Katie Zacharia.At least I think she&rsquo;s new.I&rsquo;m pretty sure that&rsquo;s not Karoline Leavitt.Or Kayleigh McEnany.Or Pam Bondi.Or Kellyanne Conway.Or Betsy DeVos.Or Linda McMahon.Or Erika Kirk.Or Miss South Carolina Teen USA 2007 pageant winner Lauren Caitlin Upton.Or almost every female Fox News anchor ever.Or Drus]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/trumps-new-press-secretary-katie-zacharia-is-bad-on-stage-and-lying-about-being-a-lawyer/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 22:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/trumps-new-press-secretary-katie-zacharia-is-bad-on-stage-and-lying-about-being-a-lawyer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Social Media Believes $5 ‘Call of Duty’ Clone, ‘Hood Warfare 2’ Was Planted By The CIA]]></title><description><![CDATA[Trapstar Games / Hood Warfare 2A $5 Call of Duty-style FPS game where the Bloods and Crips fight over territory in Chicago? If you&rsquo;re wondering whether this is a real game, yes, it is, and it&rsquo;s currently gone viral on social media.<br />
The game, which costs only the price of four chicken wings from the hood Chinese restaurant, is currently on Steam with very positive reviews and follows the original game, which peaked at 68 players when it first dropped.<br />
Now, thanks to social media, Hood]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/social-media-believes-5-call-of-duty-clone-hood-warfare-2-was-planted-by-the-cia/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 22:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/social-media-believes-5-call-of-duty-clone-hood-warfare-2-was-planted-by-the-cia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Coi Leray Says She’s Single, Social Media Starts Shooting Their Shot]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Stephanie Augello / GettyCoi Leray woke up today and decided to let the world know where she stands when it comes to her relationship status.It appears the New Jersey rapper&rsquo;s highly publicized relationship with blogger Justin Laboy may be over, at least from her perspective.&ldquo;Single and not looking for anything. This world is just too cold.&rdquo;Leray and Laboy first sparked dating rumors in 2025 after rans noticed their chemistry during an interview. Following her appearanc]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/coi-leray-says-shes-single-social-media-starts-shooting-their-shot/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 21:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/coi-leray-says-shes-single-social-media-starts-shooting-their-shot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Coi Leray Says She Single, Social Media Starts Shooting Their Shot]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Stephanie Augello / GettyCoi Leray woke up today and decided to let the world know where she stands when it comes to her relationship status.It appears the New Jersey rapper&rsquo;s highly publicized relationship with blogger Justin Laboy may be over, at least from her perspective.&ldquo;Single and not looking for anything. This world is just too cold.&rdquo;Leray and Laboy first sparked dating rumors in 2025 after rans noticed their chemistry during an interview. Following her appearanc]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/coi-leray-says-she-single-social-media-starts-shooting-their-shot/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 21:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/coi-leray-says-she-single-social-media-starts-shooting-their-shot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mob Ties: A$AP Rocky Offers To Help Distribute Ferg’s New Album]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Rob Kim / GettyFerg might have dropped A$AP from his name, but A$AP Rocky is reminding him that he still knows where home is. After the Harlem rapper announced that his next album is finished and put out a call for distribution, Pretty Flacko stepped into the comments with an invitation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/mob-ties-aap-rocky-offers-to-help-distribute-fergs-new-album/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 21:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/mob-ties-aap-rocky-offers-to-help-distribute-fergs-new-album/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Urban One Enters Microseries Market With Thrillers &lsquo;Power &amp; Influence&rsquo; and &lsquo;Foul Play&rsquo;]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Radio One / Urban OneThe world of entertainment is growing to match the times, particularly with digital streaming changing how we watch and enjoy our favorite shows. With the convenience of viewing straight from a phone screen paired with the new trend of clip sharing on social media, a new market in the industry developed with the rise of the microseries.Urban One was clever enough to get in on the action with the announcement of two&nbsp;original vertical&nbsp;microseries&nbsp;created]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/urban-one-enters-microseries-market-with-thrillers-lsquopower-amp-influencersquo-and-lsquofoul-playrsquo/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 21:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/urban-one-enters-microseries-market-with-thrillers-lsquopower-amp-influencersquo-and-lsquofoul-playrsquo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Top 25 Most Pest-Infested Cities in America]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Daniel Tamas Mehes / GettyThe Top 25 Most Pest-Infested Cities in AmericaNobody wants to share their home with uninvited guests, but in some American cities, the bugs and critters have practically signed the lease. A new ranking from PestControlPricing.com combines Orkin&rsquo;s 2025 top-50 lists for bed bugs, rodents, mosquitoes and termites into a single score.A perfect 200 would mean a city topped all four lists. Los Angeles comes in at No. 1 with a near-perfect 196, leading the nati]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/the-top-25-most-pest-infested-cities-in-america/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 20:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/the-top-25-most-pest-infested-cities-in-america/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sergio Hudson Is Giving The OshKosh Classics We Grew Up Loving A High-Fashion Makeover With A Little Help From His Godson]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: HB/Lauren Evette / HB/Writer: Lauren WilliamsSergio Hudson is taking his signature fashion designs from the runway to the playground with his first-ever kidswear line. And the inspiration behind the capsule is someone very special to him: his godson Croi.&ldquo;Most of it was inspired by my godson Croix, who&rsquo;s actually in one of the pictures and in the ad campaign,&rdquo; Sergio told HelloBeautiful exclusively about his new collaboration with Carter&rsquo;s OshKosh and Harlem&rsquo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/sergio-hudson-is-giving-the-oshkosh-classics-we-grew-up-loving-a-high-fashion-makeover-with-a-little-help-from-his-godson/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 20:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/sergio-hudson-is-giving-the-oshkosh-classics-we-grew-up-loving-a-high-fashion-makeover-with-a-little-help-from-his-godson/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yung Miami Isn’t Backing Down With Debut Solo Album]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Reach Media / otherYung Miami stopped by The Morning Hustle ahead of her album Watch Dis, which drops October 23rd, and she came ready.On the music side, Yung Miami released two singles at once, &ldquo;F You&rdquo; and &ldquo;2008,&rdquo; to be &ldquo;disruptive.&rdquo; She calls &ldquo;2008&rdquo; a hood record inspired by Jeezy, the Snowman she grew up listening to in Miami.&#10005;She confirmed that she and Kodak Black apologized to each other and moved past their old issues. Lil Baby]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/yung-miami-isnt-backing-down-with-debut-solo-album/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 20:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/yung-miami-isnt-backing-down-with-debut-solo-album/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hosea Chanchez Is Celebrating 20 Years Of ‘The Game’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Reach Media / otherHosea Chanchez joined The Morning Hustle to celebrate 20 years of The Game. The conversation covered his famous role, his health, his business and his past. Chanchez said he is in the best stage of his life. He described knowing himself, feeling whole and co-creating his life with the Creator.	&#10005;He shares more with Malik Wright than many fans realize. Both were raised by single mothers in homes, but in real life his grandmother served as the matriarch, which gave]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/hosea-chanchez-is-celebrating-20-years-of-the-game/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 20:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/hosea-chanchez-is-celebrating-20-years-of-the-game/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[She’s Definitely Not Like Us: Senator Marsha Blackburn Dragged For Cringe Kendrick Lamar AI-Slop Video]]></title><description><![CDATA[Getty Images / Marsha Blackburn / Kendrick LamarRepublicans don&rsquo;t hide the fact that they love to make the lives of Black people absolutely miserable, but they sure as hell love our contributions to entertainment.<br />
GOP Sen. Marsha Blackburn, who is currently running for Governor of Tennessee, is being swamped with well-deserved backlash after she shared AI-generated slop featuring herself as Kendrick Lamar performing his iconic Drake diss, &ldquo;Not Like Us,&rdquo; flanked by Rep. Tim Burc]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/shes-definitely-not-like-us-senator-marsha-blackburn-dragged-for-cringe-kendrick-lamar-ai-slop-video/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 19:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/shes-definitely-not-like-us-senator-marsha-blackburn-dragged-for-cringe-kendrick-lamar-ai-slop-video/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[15 B-Sides Showing D’Angelo At His Most Soulful]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Barbara Davidson / GettyWhen you think of the so-called &ldquo;Neo Soul&rdquo; movement, few names are held in as much reverence as D&rsquo;Angelo.<br />
Breaking through the music scene in the mid-1990s, D&rsquo;Angelo blended classic R&amp;B sounds with Hip-Hop influence. The method to his madness was rather simplistic in nature. In a 2014 conversation with longtime friend/collaborator Questlove (captured by The Guardian), the musician was authentically pure. &ldquo;It&rsquo;s about capturin]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/15-b-sides-showing-dangelo-at-his-most-soulful/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 19:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/15-b-sides-showing-dangelo-at-his-most-soulful/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BLACK GIRLS ROCK!® and Black Promoters Collective Partner to Launch BGR! LIVE.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Beverly Bond, founder and CEO of the award-winning media, entertainment, philanthropic, and lifestyle brand BLACK GIRLS ROCK!&reg;, and Black Promoters Collective (BPC), one of the world&rsquo;s leading Black-owned live entertainment companies, today announced a strategic, multi-year partnership to launch BGR! LIVE. The platform will encompass a multi-city arena tour, premium concerts, and festivals.<br />
For two decades, BLACK GIRLS ROCK!&reg; has recognized, elevated, and amplified the voices and a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/black-girls-rock-and-black-promoters-collective-partner-to-launch-bgr-live/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 19:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/black-girls-rock-and-black-promoters-collective-partner-to-launch-bgr-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[50 Cent Reveals New Eminem Album In The Works]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Tim Warner / GettyFor those expecting a collaboration between 50 Cent and Eminem on the soundtrack to the upcoming Street Fighter movie, there&rsquo;s some disappointment. But that was replaced with news that Eminem is set to release a new album soon.50 Cent dropped the news on the red carpet for the highly anticipated blockbuster, when he was asked about appearing on the soundtrack with his friend and collaborator. &ldquo;He put a couple pieces together for it,&rdquo; 50 Cent began, add]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/50-cent-reveals-new-eminem-album-in-the-works/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 19:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/50-cent-reveals-new-eminem-album-in-the-works/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ON DECK: Nick Cannon @ Night.]]></title><description><![CDATA[BET today announced that &ldquo;Nick Cannon @ Night,&rdquo; produced by Ncredible Entertainment, will premiere Tuesday, October 20 at 10 p.m. ET/9 p.m. CT on BET, with new episodes airing weekly across its 10-episode season. Hosted by Nick Cannon, The modern late-night conversation series will bring together entertainers, creators, cultural leaders, doctors, and professionals for candid, funny, and thought-provoking conversations.<br />
Each episode uses pop culture, current events, and personal stori]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/on-deck-nick-cannon-night/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 18:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/on-deck-nick-cannon-night/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chicago-Area Rap Promoter Sentenced for Role in Nationwide Fraud Conspiracy Including G Herbo.]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Chicago man was sentenced on Oct. 8, 2026 in federal court in Springfield, Mass. for his role in a nationwide wire fraud conspiracy that victimized businesses and individuals across the United States.<br />
Steven Hayes, Jr. 34, was sentenced by U.S. District Court Judge Mark G. Mastroianni to three years of probation. The government recommended a sentence of 4-6 months in prison. Hayes was also ordered to pay $2,728 in both restitution and forfeiture. In May 2026, Hayes pleaded guilty to one count]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/chicago-area-rap-promoter-sentenced-for-role-in-nationwide-fraud-conspiracy-including-g-herbo/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 18:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/chicago-area-rap-promoter-sentenced-for-role-in-nationwide-fraud-conspiracy-including-g-herbo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘The Oval’ Actor Travis Cure Sued By Ex Who Claims He Gave Her Herpes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Paras Griffin / GettyThe Oval star Travis Cure is at the center of a messy lawsuit filed by his former situationship, who is accusing the actor of giving her an incurable STD. Cure claims that he does have said STD but always wore a condom when having sex with his ex. Because apparently, what happens in the situationship doesn&rsquo;t always stay in the situationship.According to court documents obtained by TMZ, Cure&rsquo;s former partner claims that the two started dating around August]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/the-oval-actor-travis-cure-sued-by-ex-who-claims-he-gave-her-herpes/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 18:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/the-oval-actor-travis-cure-sued-by-ex-who-claims-he-gave-her-herpes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kriss Kross Had A Video Game In The 90s?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kriss Kross Had A Video Game In The 90s?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/kriss-kross-had-a-video-game-in-the-90s/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/kriss-kross-had-a-video-game-in-the-90s/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chance The Rapper Wins Breach of Fiduciary Duty Case Against Ex-Manager.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chance The Rapper has won his breach-of-fiduciary-duty case against former manager Patrick &ldquo;Pat&rdquo; Corcoran, bringing a nearly six-year legal battle between the independent rapper and his former manager to a close. Cook County Circuit Court Judge James E. Hanlon Jr. ruled that Corcoran violated his fiduciary obligations to the artist in multiple instances. The Judge&rsquo;s ruling means that Pat will ultimately have to forfeit up to the $1.5 million he was paid by Chance in management]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/chance-the-rapper-wins-breach-of-fiduciary-duty-case-against-ex-manager/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 17:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/chance-the-rapper-wins-breach-of-fiduciary-duty-case-against-ex-manager/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Drake Breaks Record for Most No. 1 R&amp;B/Hip-Hop Albums.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Drake tops another record on Billboard&rsquo;s charts. He is now the artist with the most No. 1 titles on the Top R&amp;B/Hip-Hop Albums chart outright. Drake&rsquo;s HABIBTI hits the top after the release of HABIBTI (FOMO) deluxe edition to securing his 18th title, breaking from a tie with Future and The Temptations for the highest total among all acts since the list launched in January 1965.<br />
HABIBTI (FOMO) dropped on Oct. 2, adding four new joints &ndash; &ldquo;Solar Eclipse&rdquo; (with Don]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/drake-breaks-record-for-most-no-1-rampbhip-hop-albums/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 17:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/drake-breaks-record-for-most-no-1-rampbhip-hop-albums/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Illa J – ’20 years’]]></title><description><![CDATA[&nbsp;<br />
Written, Performed by: John Yancey/ILLA JProduced by: Calvin Valentine, 6ix, Eric DiamondMusic Publisher: Copyright ControlVocals Recorded &amp; Mixed by: Nechi Noir<br />
Video Production: Litewerk StudioDirected, Shot, Edited by: Sarah Samira YanceyThe post Illa J &ndash; &rsquo;20 years&rsquo; first appeared on Rap Industry: New Hip Hop, Rap Videos, Music, News, &amp; more..]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/illa-j-20-years/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 17:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/illa-j-20-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Offset – ‘Every Night’ ft. Don Toliver]]></title><description><![CDATA[Atlanta superstar Offset is back with the neon-lit single &ldquo;Every Night&rdquo; featuring Houston hitmaker Don Toliver<br />
&nbsp;<br />
The passionate track inventively samples Jodeci&rsquo;s 1995 classic &ldquo;Freek&rsquo;n You,&rdquo; and arrives alongside the announcement of Offset&rsquo;s next album, GMFU, out October 23 on Motown Records.<br />
Produced by Jaasu (Don Toliver, Yeat, Vict0ny) &ldquo;Every Night&rdquo; laces its iconically lustful source material with distorted synths and rumbling drums,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/offset-every-night-ft-don-toliver/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 17:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/offset-every-night-ft-don-toliver/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Summer Walker Wants Out Of LVRN Deal, Accuses Label Of Financial Misconduct]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Prince Williams / GettySummer Walker has been dealing with multiple legal battles surrounding her record deals.First, Interscope Records reportedly sued the R&amp;B singer for more than $5 million, claiming she owes the label that amount. Now, Walker is turning her attention to LVRN, seeking legal action against the label, according to reports.The Atlanta-based singer is accusing Love Renaissance Records of fraudulently withholding money and abusing the control it has over her as an arti]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/summer-walker-wants-out-of-lvrn-deal-accuses-label-of-financial-misconduct/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 16:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/summer-walker-wants-out-of-lvrn-deal-accuses-label-of-financial-misconduct/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rick Ross Explains His Business Philosophy With Chuck Jigsaw Creekmur - &quot;It's Not Complicated&quot;]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rick Ross Explains His Business Philosophy With Chuck Jigsaw Creekmur - &quot;It's Not Complicated&quot;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/rick-ross-explains-his-business-philosophy-with-chuck-jigsaw-creekmur-quotits-not-complicatedquot/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 16:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/rick-ross-explains-his-business-philosophy-with-chuck-jigsaw-creekmur-quotits-not-complicatedquot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gorilla's Sister BroRilla Finally Apologizes Her Publicly On Live]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gorilla's Sister BroRilla Finally Apologizes Her Publicly On Live]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/gorillas-sister-brorilla-finally-apologizes-her-publicly-on-live/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 04:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/gorillas-sister-brorilla-finally-apologizes-her-publicly-on-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wyclef Says The Haitian Revolution Movie Can Be Made With AI]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wyclef Says The Haitian Revolution Movie Can Be Made With AI]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/wyclef-says-the-haitian-revolution-movie-can-be-made-with-ai/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 00:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/wyclef-says-the-haitian-revolution-movie-can-be-made-with-ai/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ruff Ryders' Founder Waah Dean Reveals Global Expansion Beyond Hip-Hop]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ruff Ryders' Founder Waah Dean Reveals Global Expansion Beyond Hip-Hop]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/ruffrydersfounderwaah-dean-revealsglobalexpansionbeyondhip-hop/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 00:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/ruffrydersfounderwaah-dean-revealsglobalexpansionbeyondhip-hop/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tupac's Sister Rips Keefe D In Court, Tells Judge What Pac Would Do had He Lived]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tupac's Sister Rips Keefe D In Court, Tells Judge What Pac Would Do had He Lived]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/tupacs-sister-rips-keefe-d-in-court-tells-judge-what-pac-would-do-had-he-lived/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 22:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/tupacs-sister-rips-keefe-d-in-court-tells-judge-what-pac-would-do-had-he-lived/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Keffe D Sentenced To 40 Years To Life In Prison For Tupac Shakur’s Murder]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Pool / GettyDuane &ldquo;Keffe D&rdquo; Davis, the lone person charged in the shooting death of Tupac Shakur, has been sentenced to 40 years to life in prison, Tuesday. Davis was facing the possibility of life without parole.&nbsp;The conviction comes just 30 years after the beloved rapper was gunned down in a drive-by shooting near the Las Vegas Strip on Sept. 7, 1996. Shakur was rushed to a nearby hospital where he died six days later, TMZ reports.For years, Davis had been suspected an]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/keffe-d-sentenced-to-40-years-to-life-in-prison-for-tupac-shakurs-murder/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 21:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/keffe-d-sentenced-to-40-years-to-life-in-prison-for-tupac-shakurs-murder/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Coulda Been Live: Druski Reportedly Set To Make History As ‘Saturday Night Live’ Host]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: SEGA / Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth / DruskiDruski has spent the year turning his characters into must-watch internet comedy, and his next stop could come with one of television&rsquo;s most famous introductions. The comedian is reportedly headed to Saturday Night Live for a hosting appearance that would mark a first for the show.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/coulda-been-live-druski-reportedly-set-to-make-history-as-saturday-night-live-host/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 21:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/coulda-been-live-druski-reportedly-set-to-make-history-as-saturday-night-live-host/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Netflix Is Bringing Young Thug’s YSL RICO Trial To The Screen In New Documentary]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Prince Williams / GettyNetflix is bringing Young Thug&rsquo;s infamous YSL RICO trial to our living rooms with a new documentary that will take viewers inside one of Hip-Hop&rsquo;s most talked-about legal cases.The highly publicized trial captivated audiences as prosecutors attempted to prove that Young Thug&rsquo;s record label, YSL, was a criminal street gang. Now, Netflix has gathered footage from the proceedings for a 90-minute documentary titled Young Thug On Trial.Fans can expect]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/netflix-is-bringing-young-thugs-ysl-rico-trial-to-the-screen-in-new-documentary/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 21:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/netflix-is-bringing-young-thugs-ysl-rico-trial-to-the-screen-in-new-documentary/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Duane ‘Keffe D’ Davis Sentenced to 40 Years to Life in Prison for Tupac Shakur’s Murder.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Duane &ldquo;Keffe D&rdquo; Davis, charged with the murder of Tupac Shakur was sentenced to 40 years to life in prison Tuesday in a Las Vegas court after his conviction in August.<br />
It comes just over 30 years after the rap icon&rsquo;s drive-by shooting near the Las Vegas Strip on Sept. 7, 1996. Shakur succumbed to his gunshot wounds six days after being gunned down.<br />
In the ensuing years, Davis went on to tell a remarkably consistent account of what happened that night. In multiple police intervi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/duane-keffe-d-davis-sentenced-to-40-years-to-life-in-prison-for-tupac-shakurs-murder/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 20:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/duane-keffe-d-davis-sentenced-to-40-years-to-life-in-prison-for-tupac-shakurs-murder/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Apple Announces Lineup Of New Smart Home Devices]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Apple / Apple Home CollectionApple fanatics, this news is for you. You already have everything Apple, including your MacBook, iPhone, iPad, AirPods, HomePod, and Apple TV. Still, now the tech giant wants to take over your home, literally, with its new lineup of smart home accessories, the Apple Home Collection, in partnership with LG Electronics and Schneider Electric.<br />
That&rsquo;s right, you no longer need to rely on Google or other companies to turn your digs into a smart home; Apple h]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/apple-announces-lineup-of-new-smart-home-devices/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 20:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/apple-announces-lineup-of-new-smart-home-devices/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[girlsweetvoiced Announces Debut Headline Shows.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Following the release of her debut full-length Lovesweet, Canadian singer-songwriter girlsweetvoiced announces her debut headline shows in New York City at Baby&rsquo;s All Right and Los Angeles at Moroccan Lounge.<br />
The announcement arrives as girlsweetvoiced wraps up her supporting run on select dates of Ryan Beatty&rsquo;s headline North American tour, which saw her perform her first-ever live shows at hallowed venues such as LA&rsquo;s Greek Theatre and Chicago&rsquo;s House of Blues, before c]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/girlsweetvoiced-announces-debut-headline-shows/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 18:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/girlsweetvoiced-announces-debut-headline-shows/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Doechii – WATCH LIVE: Duane ‘Ke’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Duane &ldquo;Keffe D&rdquo; Davis faces sentencing today (Oct 13) after he was convicted of first-degree murder for orchestrating the death of rap legend Tupac Shakur three decades ago in Las Vegas.<br />
Davis, the only person to ever face charges in Shakur&rsquo;s 1996 shooting death, faces up to life in prison without the possibility of parole.<br />
The verdict was reached in August just hours after closing arguments ended and the jury entered deliberations in the roughly two-week trial in a Nevada cour]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/doechii-watch-live-duane-ke/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/doechii-watch-live-duane-ke/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Paul Pierce’s Ex Calls Foul, Takes Him To Court For Child Support]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Paul Archuleta / GettyNBA legend Paul Pierce is back in court, due to his ex-partner claiming he&rsquo;s hiding finances to avoid paying child support.&nbsp;The mother of former NBA star Paul Pierce is accusing him of not being honest about his financial records, and has taken him back to court to force him to disclose that information and to pay court-ordered child support.&nbsp;According to reports, Princess Santiago filed a motion claiming that the former Boston Celtics star had purpo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/paul-pierces-ex-calls-foul-takes-him-to-court-for-child-support/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 17:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/paul-pierces-ex-calls-foul-takes-him-to-court-for-child-support/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lil Wayne’s ‘No Ceilings’ Is Set To Drop On Vinyl For The First Time]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: handout / Republic RecordsMixtape Wayne fans are in for a treat as one of Weezy&rsquo;s most popular projects is getting its own vinyl release.Back in 2009, Lil Wayne blessed Hip-Hop with No Ceilings, a mixtape that saw him go off on some of the hottest at the time. From &ldquo;Swag Surf,&rdquo; to &ldquo;Ice Cream&rdquo; and &ldquo;Wasted,&rdquo; no instrumental was safe when Weezy got his hands on it.Wayne was coming off the success of Tha Carter III and decided to give his day ones a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/lil-waynes-no-ceilings-is-set-to-drop-on-vinyl-for-the-first-time/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 16:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/lil-waynes-no-ceilings-is-set-to-drop-on-vinyl-for-the-first-time/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[TLC’s Chilli Gives Update On T-Boz’s Sickle Cell Crisis After Tour Absences]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Vinnie Zuffante / GettyThere are people who still attend TLC shows and those people were saddened to learn that the group who used to own the pop charts were cancelling tour dates because of T-Boz&rsquo;s health.&nbsp;During an Oct. 9 stop on the &ldquo;It&rsquo;s Iconic&rdquo; Tour, which also features En Vogue and Salt-N-Pepa, Chilli explained T-Boz&rsquo;s absence and asked fans to show support for her longtime bandmate.&ldquo;Some of you may not know that my group member, T-Boz, has]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/tlcs-chilli-gives-update-on-t-bozs-sickle-cell-crisis-after-tour-absences/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 21:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/tlcs-chilli-gives-update-on-t-bozs-sickle-cell-crisis-after-tour-absences/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Smells Like Weaponization: Rep.Ilhan Omar Home Searched By Federal Agents]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scott Eisen / Rep. Ilhan OmarDonald Trump and his loyal cronies claimed that former President Joe Biden weaponized the government against him, but it would seem the current occupant of the White House is the one doing all the weaponizing.<br />
The Associated Press reported that federal agents searched the home of Democratic U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar, who also just happens to be on Trump and his administration&rsquo;s favorite targets, and for obvious reasons, being that she is Somali American. The Somalia]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/smells-like-weaponization-repilhan-omar-home-searched-by-federal-agents/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 21:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/smells-like-weaponization-repilhan-omar-home-searched-by-federal-agents/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Diddy Allegedly Hospitalized After Suffering Head Injury Behind Bars]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Sean &ldquo;Diddy&rdquo; Combs &ndash; Picture / Sean &ldquo;Diddy&rdquo; Combs &ndash; Picture provided by CanvaDiddy was reportedly transported to a hospital after suffering a head injury while behind bars, according to sources.The circumstances surrounding the injury remain unclear, and it has not been disclosed how the Bad Boy Records founder was hurt. A representative for Combs addressed the reports in a statement to Complex.&ldquo;We are aware of the reports concerning Sean Combs a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/diddy-allegedly-hospitalized-after-suffering-head-injury-behind-bars/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 20:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/diddy-allegedly-hospitalized-after-suffering-head-injury-behind-bars/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Doechii – WATCH LIVE: Duane ‘Ke’fe DBOMBS’]]></title><description><![CDATA[&nbsp;<br />
Director: DoechiiProduction Company: Adele DriveExecutive Producers: Anthony &ldquo;Top Dawg&rdquo; Tiffith, Anthony Moosa TiffithThe post Doechii &ndash; &lsquo;BOMBS&rsquo; first appeared on Rap Industry: New Hip Hop, Rap Videos, Music, News, &amp; more..]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/doechii-watch-live-duane-kefe-dbombs/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 19:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/doechii-watch-live-duane-kefe-dbombs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Doechii – ‘BOMBS’]]></title><description><![CDATA[&nbsp;<br />
Director: DoechiiProduction Company: Adele DriveExecutive Producers: Anthony &ldquo;Top Dawg&rdquo; Tiffith, Anthony Moosa TiffithThe post Doechii &ndash; &lsquo;BOMBS&rsquo; first appeared on Rap Industry: New Hip Hop, Rap Videos, Music, News, &amp; more..]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/doechii-bombs/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 19:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/doechii-bombs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Big Draco For President?! Soulja Boy Teases 2028 White House Run]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Prince Williams / GettySoulja Boy has spent years reminding everybody he did it first. Now Big Draco is eyeing a title that would give him a new level of bragging rights: President of the United States.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/big-draco-for-president-soulja-boy-teases-2028-white-house-run/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 19:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/big-draco-for-president-soulja-boy-teases-2028-white-house-run/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lakeith Stanfield Reveals New Horror Film Role At NYCC]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Slaven Vlasic / GettyLast Friday (October 9), actor Lakeith Stanfield appeared at New York Comic-Con&rsquo;s second day for a special reason &ndash; to share the news of his latest film that he&rsquo;s starring in, the horror picture Molepeople.&nbsp;The audience cheered when the Atlanta star was announced as the star of the latest horror movie from Blumhouse and Paramount Primal, and he joined director Rob Savage on stage to discuss his role.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/lakeith-stanfield-reveals-new-horror-film-role-at-nycc/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 18:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/lakeith-stanfield-reveals-new-horror-film-role-at-nycc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Erykah Badu Cancels France, Italy, Bulgaria, Poland Shows.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Erykah Badu announces updates to her upcoming European tour schedule. Due to unforeseen circumstances, Ms. Badu will be unable to perform several previously announced dates, while upcoming engagements in London, Amsterdam, Brussels and Basel will continue. She sincerely apologizes to fans affected by these changes and recognizes the time, effort and travel many have committed to attending. Ms. Badu deeply appreciates their understanding and flexibility.<br />
Badu will perform the following European d]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/erykah-badu-cancels-france-italy-bulgaria-poland-shows/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 17:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/erykah-badu-cancels-france-italy-bulgaria-poland-shows/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Conway the Machine – ‘Timeless’ freestyle (IHYPH 2)]]></title><description><![CDATA[The post Conway the Machine &ndash; &lsquo;Timeless&rsquo; freestyle (IHYPH 2) first appeared on Rap Industry: New Hip Hop, Rap Videos, Music, News, &amp; more..]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/conway-the-machine-timeless-freestyle-ihyph-2/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 17:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/conway-the-machine-timeless-freestyle-ihyph-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Drake’s ‘HABIBTI (FOMO)’ Makes Its Way Onto The Billboard 200]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Simone Joyner / GettyAfter yet another release, Drake finds himself back on top.The OVO rapper is closing out the year by giving his fans exactly what they wanted. Not only did they get ICEMAN, but Drizzy also delivered three project in total, including HABIBTI and MAID OF HONOUR.Recently, Drake released a short film reflecting on his life and teased a gang of unreleased songs. Once the tracks were played during FOMO, fans took to the internet demanding that he drop them. The Boy listene]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/drakes-habibti-fomo-makes-its-way-onto-the-billboard-200/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 16:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/drakes-habibti-fomo-makes-its-way-onto-the-billboard-200/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Waah Dean Tells ALL: DMX, Suge Knight, Jay-Z, Tupac, &amp; Ruff Ryders Secrets &amp; Ruff Ryders' Legacy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Waah Dean Tells ALL: DMX, Suge Knight, Jay-Z, Tupac, &amp; Ruff Ryders Secrets &amp; Ruff Ryders' Legacy]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/waah-dean-tells-all-dmx-suge-knight-jay-z-tupac-amp-ruff-ryders-secrets-amp-ruff-ryders-legacy/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 15:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/waah-dean-tells-all-dmx-suge-knight-jay-z-tupac-amp-ruff-ryders-secrets-amp-ruff-ryders-legacy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ruff Ryders CEO Waah Dean Explains How DMX Took Over Bad Boy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ruff Ryders CEO Waah Dean Explains How DMX Took Over Bad Boy]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/ruff-ryders-ceo-waah-dean-explains-how-dmx-took-over-bad-boy/</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Oct 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/ruff-ryders-ceo-waah-dean-explains-how-dmx-took-over-bad-boy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Geek Out!: The Best Cosplay From Day 3 of NYCC 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bernard Smalls / @BeanzGotGamez / New York Comic ConNew York Comic Con continued for a third day, and the cosplayers were out in abundance on a glorious Saturday in NYC.<br />
The search for some of the sickest cosplay continued at New York Comic Con, and it didn&rsquo;t disappoint.On the third day of the annual convention, we spotted sick cosplay takes on the Fantastic Four, characters from the popular Prime Video cartoon series Invincible, more Marvel and DC Comics superheroes and villains, Resident]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/geek-out-the-best-cosplay-from-day-3-of-nycc-2026/</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Oct 2026 10:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/geek-out-the-best-cosplay-from-day-3-of-nycc-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Happy Birthday Mya!😍]]></title><description><![CDATA[Happy Birthday Mya!😍]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/happy-birthday-mya/</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Oct 2026 02:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/happy-birthday-mya/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Geek Out!: The Best Cosplay From Day 2 of NYCC 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bernard&rdquo;&rdquo;Beanz&rdquo; Smalls / @BeanzGotGamez /New York Comic ConDay one of New York Comic Con 2026 was a strong start, so you already know day 2 was absolutely popping on the cosplay front.<br />
HipHopWired and CassiusLife were in the building, searching the halls of the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center for the best cosplay, and we weren&rsquo;t disappointed.<br />
No surprise: while walking around, we spotted a great John Stewart cosplay from the hit HBO Max series Lanterns by cosplayer @Wal]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/geek-out-the-best-cosplay-from-day-2-of-nycc-2026/</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2026 21:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/geek-out-the-best-cosplay-from-day-2-of-nycc-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BigXThaPlug – ‘BURN’  ft Ava Max]]></title><description><![CDATA[&nbsp;<br />
&ldquo;BURN&rdquo; is the official music video from Dallas rapper BigXthaPlug, featuring global dance-pop singer Ava Max. Rooted in the heavy bass and trap instrumentation of the modern Texas rap scene, BigXthaPlug contrasts his Southern hip-hop delivery with Max&rsquo;s melodic pop vocals to create an unexpected cross-genre collaboration.<br />
The track arrives ahead of his late-2026 album BETTER OVER TIME, building on the foundational success of previous regional and mainstream hits like &ld]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/bigxthaplug-burn-ft-ava-max/</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2026 17:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/bigxthaplug-burn-ft-ava-max/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ghostface Raps Raekwon's Verse For Comic Con Crowd]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ghostface Raps Raekwon's Verse For Comic Con Crowd]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/ghostface-raps-raekwons-verse-for-comic-con-crowd/</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2026 03:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/ghostface-raps-raekwons-verse-for-comic-con-crowd/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gunna Launches New Label, SB THE LABEL.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Grammy-nominated rapper Gunna just launched his new imprint SB THE LABEL in partnership with Atlantic Music Group. The new roster includes emerging Atlanta talent Casper Bluff, Nechie and Dracc.<br />
300 Entertainment/AMG Hip Hop, R&amp;B Global Music Co-presidents Rayna Bass and Selim Bouab said, &ldquo;We&rsquo;ve watched Gunna grow into not only one of his generation&rsquo;s defining artists but also a true leader as an entrepreneur and executive. SB THE LABEL is a natural extension of his vision,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/gunna-launches-new-label-sb-the-label/</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2026 00:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/gunna-launches-new-label-sb-the-label/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hit-Boy Says No Album Can Top ‘Watch The Throne’ Despite Kanye West’s Recent Claims]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Paul Archuleta / GettyHit-Boy has produced some of Hip-Hop&rsquo;s biggest records, but his work on Watch The Throne remains in a league of its own.The iconic 2011 album, a collaboration between Kanye West and JA&Yuml;-Z, featured &ldquo;N*ggas In Paris,&rdquo; one of the biggest records in Hip-Hop history, with Hit-Boy behind the prodction.In July, Kanye West shared his thought on his latest project, Bully, during the Urban One Summit, claiming the project meant more to him than Watch T]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/hit-boy-says-no-album-can-top-watch-the-throne-despite-kanye-wests-recent-claims/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 23:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/hit-boy-says-no-album-can-top-watch-the-throne-despite-kanye-wests-recent-claims/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Von off North Ave – ‘Been Busy’ ft. Chinch 33]]></title><description><![CDATA[&nbsp;<br />
&ldquo;Been Busy&rdquo; by Von off North Ave (before Dyzzi from DivSel) is the first single with his new name after taking a break of 5 years.<br />
Von adds: &ldquo;&rdquo;Been Busy&rdquo; was a song I wrote after the first time I went to jail, was going through a bad writers block and was thrown off with so many other things going on in life at the time. I went searching for a beat that sounded how I felt; dark, gritty, and a bit indistinct. Looking back at it, I simply just wanted to reflect]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/von-off-north-ave-been-busy-ft-chinch-33/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 22:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/von-off-north-ave-been-busy-ft-chinch-33/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BUD’DA ANDERSON: ‘Bow Down’ Was Only The Beginning (Interview).]]></title><description><![CDATA[By: Todd &ldquo;DG&rdquo; DavisRapindustry.com<br />
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Before the Emmy, Bow Down, The Proud Family, BMF, or the many records carrying his fingerprints, Stephen &ldquo;Bud&rsquo;da&rdquo; Anderson was a kid in Pittsburgh with rhythm in his blood. Raised in a musical family and shaped by the drums, he developed an ear that would eventually help him bridge worlds&mdash;Pittsburgh and Los Angeles, hip-hop and R&amp;B, records and television.&nbsp;<br />
Then came California.&nbsp;<br />
Bud&rsquo;da arrived carryin]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/budda-anderson-bow-down-was-only-the-beginning-interview/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 22:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/budda-anderson-bow-down-was-only-the-beginning-interview/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lil Jon Reveals How Dave Chappelle Made Him An Icon]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lil Jon Reveals How Dave Chappelle Made Him An Icon]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/lil-jon-reveals-how-dave-chappelle-made-him-an-icon/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 21:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/lil-jon-reveals-how-dave-chappelle-made-him-an-icon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Muni Long Spills on Marriage, Music, and Owning Her Masters]]></title><description><![CDATA[&#10005;<br />
Muni Long is not just having a moment. She&rsquo;s building a whole legacy. The Grammy-winning R&amp;B star sat down with Incognito and DJ Misses for a real one, covering everything from her grind behind the scenes, to love, to why owning your stuff is non-negotiable. If you slept on this interview, here&rsquo;s your recap.She Was Writing Hits Before You Even Knew Her NameBefore &ldquo;Muni Long&rdquo; was on everybody&rsquo;s lips, she was Priscilla Renea, one of the most in-demand so]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/muni-long-spills-on-marriage-music-and-owning-her-masters/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 21:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/muni-long-spills-on-marriage-music-and-owning-her-masters/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Woman Arrested In Fatal Shooting Of S.F. Security Guard At ‘Baddies’ Event]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Douglas Sacha / GettySan Francisco police have arrested Shakia Vanderbilt, 32, in connection with the fatal shooting of Ulysses &ldquo;Bear&rdquo; Davis, a security guard who was working at the Warfield Theater during an event for the reality television show &ldquo;Baddies.&rdquo;Davis, 47, was reportedly helping fellow security staff escort a &ldquo;rowdy&rdquo; woman out of the theater around 1 a.m. when the woman allegedly shot him in the back, KTVU reports.Police have not released de]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/woman-arrested-in-fatal-shooting-of-sf-security-guard-at-baddies-event/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 21:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/woman-arrested-in-fatal-shooting-of-sf-security-guard-at-baddies-event/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Morris Chestnut Gets Roasted For His “Chiraq” Slang Talk On Hulu’s ‘Reasonable Doubt’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Warner Bros. TV / GettyEarlier this year Taye Diggs went viral for his unintentionally hilarious depiction of a psychotic stepdad in the Tubi film, Stepfather, but this time around it seems like his Best Man co-star, Morris Chestnut has caught the comedic wrath of Black Twitter as a scene from his Hulu show, Reasonable Doubt has the internet going nuts.In the drama series, Chestnut tackles the role of a successful Los Angeles defense attorney, Corey Cash, but it wasn&rsquo;t until he tri]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/morris-chestnut-gets-roasted-for-his-chiraq-slang-talk-on-hulus-reasonable-doubt/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 20:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/morris-chestnut-gets-roasted-for-his-chiraq-slang-talk-on-hulus-reasonable-doubt/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[They Grow Up So Fast: Druski Hilariously Spoofs Former Child Stars In Wild New Skit [Video]]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Rodin Eckenroth / GettyDruski has made a habit of sending social media into a frenzy with his comedy sketches, and his latest offering might have a few former Disney Channel stars feeling a way. The comedian has released a hilarious new skit poking fun at the unpredictable lives of former child stars, with some not-so-subtle references to Raven-Symon&eacute;, Orlando Brown and JoJo Siwa.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/they-grow-up-so-fast-druski-hilariously-spoofs-former-child-stars-in-wild-new-skit-video/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 20:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/they-grow-up-so-fast-druski-hilariously-spoofs-former-child-stars-in-wild-new-skit-video/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bad Bunny, Trick Daddy, Trina &amp; More Will Host &lsquo;GTA 6&rsquo; Radio Stations]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rockstar Games / GTA 6As we keep inching towards Grand Theft Auto VI&rsquo;s highly anticipated launch, we are slowly learning what tunes and other content we will be enjoying while engaging in criminal behavior.<br />
Rockstar Games shared 6 radio stations players can tune in to while committing random acts of delinquency in Grand Theft Auto VI.<br />
One of those stations, Cocoteo FM, focuses on modern Latin music and will be hosted by Bad Bunny and fellow Puerto Rican singer-songwriter RaiNao, who will a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/bad-bunny-trick-daddy-trina-amp-more-will-host-lsquogta-6rsquo-radio-stations/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 19:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/bad-bunny-trick-daddy-trina-amp-more-will-host-lsquogta-6rsquo-radio-stations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spotify and Joe Rogan Continue Longstanding Partnership / Joe Talks Favorite Hip Hop.]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Joe Rogan Experience is the world&rsquo;s most popular podcast, and with 18 million followers has been the most-followed show on Spotify since their partnership with Joe Rogan began in 2020. Six years later, JRE remains a defining show on Spotify, with a massive global audience and a format built around the wide-ranging, long-form conversations that have become its signature.<br />
Spotify and Joe are continuing their longstanding relationship with a new multi-year licensing agreement for JRE. Fan]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/spotify-and-joe-rogan-continue-longstanding-partnership-joe-talks-favorite-hip-hop/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 18:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/spotify-and-joe-rogan-continue-longstanding-partnership-joe-talks-favorite-hip-hop/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Druski Takes Equity Stake in Gopuff and Enters Multi-Year Strategic Partnership.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gopuff, the leading instant commerce company, today announced that it has teamed up with award-winning comedian, actor and entrepreneur Druski on an innovative equity and multi-year strategic partnership.<br />
As part of the collaboration, Druski will work closely with Gopuff to unveil exclusive products and create special consumer experiences tailored to his audience. Additionally, he will help strategically broaden the brand&rsquo;s reach through his Coulda Been Records and 4Lifers Entertainment pr]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/druski-takes-equity-stake-in-gopuff-and-enters-multi-year-strategic-partnership/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 18:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/druski-takes-equity-stake-in-gopuff-and-enters-multi-year-strategic-partnership/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ovrkast. – ‘STRIKING’ album + ‘WINDO’ video ft. Michael Sneed.]]></title><description><![CDATA[&nbsp;<br />
In fall 2026, music fans unfamiliar with ovrkast. discovered him as the target of a federal trademark lawsuit by legendary Atlanta rap duo Outkast. But fans know the Oakland, California rapper/producer has been working for a decade-plus: After a string of beat tapes and a placement on Earl Sweatshirt&rsquo;s FEET OF CLAY, he&rsquo;s released several solo projects with features by rappers like Navy Blue and Vince Staples, dropped a collaborative EP with Cardo Got Wings and landed a pair o]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/ovrkast-striking-album-windo-video-ft-michael-sneed/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/ovrkast-striking-album-windo-video-ft-michael-sneed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stu Bangas x Young Reese Dude – “Low Low”]]></title><description><![CDATA[&nbsp;<br />
Produced by Stu BangasThe post Stu Bangas x Young Reese Dude &ndash; &ldquo;Low Low&rdquo; first appeared on Rap Industry: New Hip Hop, Rap Videos, Music, News, &amp; more..]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/stu-bangas-x-young-reese-dude-low-low/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 17:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/stu-bangas-x-young-reese-dude-low-low/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LeBron James Racks Up 10 in 18 Minutes of Sixers Debut]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Ishika Samant / GettyWhen LeBron James chose to sign with the Philadelphia 76ers over the summer, many wondered what his game would look like on a squad with a mix of veterans and young talent. They got their answer in a solid debut in the team&rsquo;s second preseason game on Thursday night (October 8).LeBron James thrilled the crowd at Barclays Center, who gave him heavy applause as he suited up for Philadelphia against the Brooklyn Nets. James was the center of a new look for the Sixe]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/lebron-james-racks-up-10-in-18-minutes-of-sixers-debut/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 17:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/lebron-james-racks-up-10-in-18-minutes-of-sixers-debut/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gunna – ‘pop it’]]></title><description><![CDATA[The post Gunna &ndash; &lsquo;pop it&rsquo; first appeared on Rap Industry: New Hip Hop, Rap Videos, Music, News, &amp; more..]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/gunna-pop-it/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 17:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/gunna-pop-it/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[EZ MIL &amp; Eminem &ndash; &lsquo;MADARA&rsquo; ft. Neil Kaplan &amp; Hideyoshi]]></title><description><![CDATA[&nbsp;<br />
&lsquo;Madara&rsquo; is set to drop on Ez Mil&rsquo;s 3RD WRLD VOL. 2 EP, Eminem will co-produce.The post EZ MIL &amp; Eminem &ndash; &lsquo;MADARA&rsquo; ft. Neil Kaplan &amp; Hideyoshi first appeared on Rap Industry: New Hip Hop, Rap Videos, Music, News, &amp; more..]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/ez-mil-amp-eminem-ndash-lsquomadararsquo-ft-neil-kaplan-amp-hideyoshi/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 17:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/ez-mil-amp-eminem-ndash-lsquomadararsquo-ft-neil-kaplan-amp-hideyoshi/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Joyce Wrice – ‘MACHIKO’ album]]></title><description><![CDATA[Joyce Wrice &middot; MACHIKOThe post Joyce Wrice &ndash; &lsquo;MACHIKO&rsquo; album first appeared on Rap Industry: New Hip Hop, Rap Videos, Music, News, &amp; more..]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/joyce-wrice-machiko-album/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 17:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/joyce-wrice-machiko-album/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mix Master Mike to Headline a Free Set at RADwood NorCal.]]></title><description><![CDATA[RADwood, driven by Hagerty and presented by Goodyear, returns to the San Francisco Bay Area on Saturday, October 24, for its most engaging event yet. The automotive festival known for celebrating the cars and culture of the &rsquo;80s and &rsquo;90s will stage the brand&rsquo;s first free-to-attend evening event and feature iconic cars at full-throttle in its latest, enthusiast-focused format. This year&rsquo;s event will also be headlined by DJ, producer and member of the Beastie Boys, Mix Mast]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/mix-master-mike-to-headline-a-free-set-at-radwood-norcal/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 17:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/mix-master-mike-to-headline-a-free-set-at-radwood-norcal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ray Vaughn – ‘Set It Off’]]></title><description><![CDATA[The post Ray Vaughn &ndash; &lsquo;Set It Off&rsquo; first appeared on Rap Industry: New Hip Hop, Rap Videos, Music, News, &amp; more..]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/ray-vaughn-set-it-off/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 17:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/ray-vaughn-set-it-off/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[REKS &amp; Hazardis Sound &ndash; &lsquo;Bodega Bop&rsquo; ft. Capone]]></title><description><![CDATA[&nbsp;<br />
&ldquo;Bodega Bop&rdquo; marks the long-awaited collaborative comeback of Showoff crew lyricist REKS (Rhythmatic Eternal King) and powerhouse producer Hazardis Soundz&mdash;their first major reunion since their critically acclaimed 2014 joint album, Eyes Watching God. The two originally connected in Miramar, FL, where Hazardis is based and where their debut joint project was born. Known for his pristine sonic engineering on the top-rated podcast Drink Champs (featuring N.O.R.E. &amp; DJ E]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/reks-amp-hazardis-sound-ndash-lsquobodega-boprsquo-ft-capone/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 17:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/reks-amp-hazardis-sound-ndash-lsquobodega-boprsquo-ft-capone/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cardi B – ‘Don’t Chart’ (from GTAVI: The Album)]]></title><description><![CDATA[&nbsp;<br />
Additional Producer: Andre BettsVocals: Cardi BEngineer, Mixer: Evan LaRayPerformance: Grand Theft Auto VIMasterer: Joe LaPortaCo- Producer: TimbalandProducer: VinylzThe post Cardi B &ndash; &lsquo;Don&rsquo;t Chart&rsquo; (from GTAVI: The Album) first appeared on Rap Industry: New Hip Hop, Rap Videos, Music, News, &amp; more..]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/cardi-b-dont-chart-from-gtavi-the-album/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 17:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/cardi-b-dont-chart-from-gtavi-the-album/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tobe Nwigwe x Busta Rhymes – ‘CHINEKE’]]></title><description><![CDATA[&nbsp;<br />
CREDITS:A GOOD STEWARDS Production<br />
Artists:Tobe NwigweBusta Rhymes<br />
Director:Tobe Nwigwe<br />
Creative Director:Tobe Nwigwe<br />
Song Produced By:Kizzo &amp; Tobe Nwigwe<br />
LYRICS:Chineke layyyyyyyooooo<br />
Talk slick you can leak like a faucet<br />
Seen a n***a breath leave he ain&rsquo;t even (cough)Blick sit in the whip as precautionIf you hear the (grrrrrrr) sorry for ya loss<br />
Talk slick you can leak like a faucet<br />
Seen a n***a breath leave he ain&rsquo;t even coughBlick sit in the whip as precaution<br />
Ok big d]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/tobe-nwigwe-x-busta-rhymes-chineke/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 17:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/tobe-nwigwe-x-busta-rhymes-chineke/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[frau – ‘flutter’ album]]></title><description><![CDATA[Following an intimate listening party to preview the album for fans at Silence Please in NYC last week, Brooklyn&rsquo;s singer, songwriter and producer frau releases her debut album flutter via Spoonerism. Made in partnership with executive producer brand0 (Elphi, RYL0, ChiChi; developer of audio plugins used by umru and Charli xcx), flutter is a tender exploration of the nuances of human connection, embracing intimacy in her songwriting and the portraying the chaotic spectrum of emotions that]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/frau-flutter-album/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 17:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/frau-flutter-album/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nas and Slick Rick Talk At New York Comic-Con With Artist Sanford Greene]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nas and Slick Rick Talk At New York Comic-Con With Artist Sanford Greene]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/nas-and-slick-rick-talk-at-new-york-comic-con-with-artist-sanford-greene/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 16:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/nas-and-slick-rick-talk-at-new-york-comic-con-with-artist-sanford-greene/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Geek Out!:The Best Cosplay From Day 1 of NYCC 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bernard Smalls / New York Comic ConNYC Blerds, nerds, anime lovers, and gamers, rejoice: New York Comic Con is back, and you know what that means- the best cosplayers have come out to play.<br />
Like we always do at this time,&nbsp;HipHopWired/CassiusLife&nbsp;was on the ground for the biggest fan convention on the East Coast, immersing ourselves in all things nerdy.<br />
The annual convention is ground zero every year not just for collectors to drop coins on hard-to-find comic books, Funko Pops, models,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/geek-outthe-best-cosplay-from-day-1-of-nycc-2026/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 16:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/geek-outthe-best-cosplay-from-day-1-of-nycc-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spelhouse Concert 2026 Recap: Bellygang Kush, Bossman DLow, Pluto &amp; More]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: @_strikernine / InstagramSpelhouse Homecoming took things to a different level this year.The annual celebration got an upgrade, giving students and alumni a festival-style experience. Alongside the annual fashion show, attendees enjoyed a 50-foot Ferris wheel, boat rides, mini hoops, and plenty of other activities.&nbsp;Then came the highlight of the night, the live performances. Some of the biggest names hit the Spelhouse stage, including Bellygang Kush, Bossman DLow, and Pluto.Several]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/spelhouse-concert-2026-recap-bellygang-kush-bossman-dlow-pluto-amp-more/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 16:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/spelhouse-concert-2026-recap-bellygang-kush-bossman-dlow-pluto-amp-more/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Most Wanted: Black TV Characters We All Agree Need A Comeback]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fotos International / WENN.com / Aaron Rapoport / GettyWho doesn&rsquo;t love a good comeback?! No matter what field we&rsquo;re talking, there&rsquo;s nothing quite like seeing a good thing from the past make a return to form after much anticipation from the masses.Those who recently finished streaming the new A Different World reboot on Netflix were left off with quite an interesting cliffhanger, as the season ended with a strong possibility that we may see the return of fan-favorite OG charac]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/most-wanted-black-tv-characters-we-all-agree-need-a-comeback/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 01:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/most-wanted-black-tv-characters-we-all-agree-need-a-comeback/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pete Hegseth Hilariously Flamed For Epic Workout Fail]]></title><description><![CDATA[Finn Gomez / Pete Hegseth<br />
Cosplay Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth proudly proclaimed his &ldquo;Department of War&rdquo; has no room for &ldquo;fatties, beardos, and weirdos.&rdquo; Still, a recent workout video pretty much confirmed he meant himself.<br />
When it comes to having the &ldquo;warrior ethos,&rdquo; Hegseth doesn&rsquo;t have it.<br />
Hegseth became the butt of jokes on social media after a clip of him failing to keep up with military members circulated.<br />
The 46-year-old, highly unqualified]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/pete-hegseth-hilariously-flamed-for-epic-workout-fail/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 00:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/pete-hegseth-hilariously-flamed-for-epic-workout-fail/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Best Of The Baddest: Black Horror Movie Villains We Love To Hate]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: LMPC / Getty&nbsp;You never have to wait until Halloween to press play on a good horror movie marathon &mdash; it could be Hallow&rsquo;s Eve, Friday the 13th or just another Thursday night if you ask us! From classic slasher franchises that never get old, to new age thrillers carving out a fresh legacy in horror film history, you&rsquo;ve got more than enough options out there to get anyone hooting and hollering well into Mischief Night or any time you deem it to be spooky season.Take]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/best-of-the-baddest-black-horror-movie-villains-we-love-to-hate/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 00:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/best-of-the-baddest-black-horror-movie-villains-we-love-to-hate/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Quavo And Offset Could Be Called To Testify In Takeoff Settlement Battle]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Paras Griffin / GettyTakeoff&rsquo;s mother, Titania Davenport, is still picking up the pieces following the tragic death of her son.Last year, Davenport reached a settlement with the venue where Takeoff lost where Takeoff lost his life. She also had to navigate a separate legal dispute involving Takeoff&rsquo;s father, Kenneth Ball.According to TMZ, Quavo&rsquo;s sister is now asking a Georgia court to further examine the case involving Ball, which is currently being handled in Texas.Da]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/quavo-and-offset-could-be-called-to-testify-in-takeoff-settlement-battle/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 23:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/quavo-and-offset-could-be-called-to-testify-in-takeoff-settlement-battle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Pacs: 30 Years Of Rappers Influenced By 2Pac]]></title><description><![CDATA[WENN / Raymond Boyd /Joe Papeo ; Variety ; Penske Media/GettyIt was 30 years ago today that beloved rap star Tupac Shakur would succumb to the injuries he suffered a week prior in a drive-by shooting that, only recently, came to some form of justice.<br />
Although we lost him physically in 1996, the legacy of 2Pac has continued to resonate in hip-hop thanks to a classic catalog that will never be forgotten and an influence on many emcees who came after.<br />
From the cadence in his flow and a signature st]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/new-pacs-30-years-of-rappers-influenced-by-2pac/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 21:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/new-pacs-30-years-of-rappers-influenced-by-2pac/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bronny James Drawing Trade Interest Around NBA, Allegedly]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Ezra Shaw / GettyIt looks like Bronny James might extend his NBA career outside of Los Angeles. A recent report has declared that multiple teams around the National Basketball Association have their eyes on the third-year guard, hoping to trade for him before the 2026-2027 season gets underway.This was fueled by an insider report from Yahoo Sports citing an unnamed league executive who points to Bronny&rsquo;s development within his short career.&nbsp; &ldquo;There&rsquo;s definitely int]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/bronny-james-drawing-trade-interest-around-nba-allegedly/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 19:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/bronny-james-drawing-trade-interest-around-nba-allegedly/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[West Philly, Born And Raised: Will Smith &amp; DJ Jazzy Jeff&rsquo;s Rise Inspires New TV Series &lsquo;215&rsquo;]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Al Pereira / GettyBefore the mansion in Bel-Air and the Hollywood blockbusters, Will Smith was the Fresh Prince, building a Rap career alongside DJ Jazzy Jeff in West Philadelphia. Their early partnership is now the inspiration for a new scripted television series called 215.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/west-philly-born-and-raised-will-smith-amp-dj-jazzy-jeffrsquos-rise-inspires-new-tv-series-lsquo215rsquo/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 18:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/west-philly-born-and-raised-will-smith-amp-dj-jazzy-jeffrsquos-rise-inspires-new-tv-series-lsquo215rsquo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[B-Side Bangers: JAY-Z]]></title><description><![CDATA[Al PereiraWhen looking back at the trajectory of any emcee to step foot into the world of hip-hop since its inception over 50 years ago in The Bronx on August 11, 1973, there hasn&rsquo;t been anything quite like what we&rsquo;ve seen accomplished by Shawn Corey Carter, otherwise known to the world as JAY-Z.Inspired by the NYC subway lines that connect to Marcy Ave in his native neighborhood of Brooklyn, a Black boy raised in public housing and destined for a life of hustling took two simple let]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/b-side-bangers-jay-z/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 18:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/b-side-bangers-jay-z/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Diddy’s Prison Release Date Just Got Pushed Back Again]]></title><description><![CDATA[It looks like Sean &ldquo;Diddy&rdquo; Combs release date just got pushed back after photos were released online showing the former Bad Boy captain with an illegal cellphone inside the prison.At this point, Diddy might not want to leave.If reports are to be believed he&rsquo;s living his best incarcerated life including having a personal cook and daily massages inside FCI Fort Dix where he&rsquo;s being housed. Because the &ldquo;take that&rdquo; rapper can&rsquo;t seem to follow the rules, he&r]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/diddys-prison-release-date-just-got-pushed-back-again/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 18:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/diddys-prison-release-date-just-got-pushed-back-again/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Angel Reese Has Been Putting It On All Season, And The Playoffs Are No Different]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: TheStewartofNY / GettyThe WNBA semifinals are heating up, and some of our favorite basketball baddies are stepping up their fashion game as the competition on the court gets even hotter.Angel Reese is leading the charge. The Atlanta Dream star &ndash; recently named the 2026 WNBA Defensive Player of the Year &ndash; has served tunnel looks all season long. And now that the semifinals are here, she&rsquo;s pulling out some of her best threads yet. Her latest looks have included designer d]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/angel-reese-has-been-putting-it-on-all-season-and-the-playoffs-are-no-different/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 18:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/angel-reese-has-been-putting-it-on-all-season-and-the-playoffs-are-no-different/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tisha Campbell Is Healing And Helping With New Book]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Reach Media / otherTisha Campbell Gets Real on The Morning HustleTisha Campbell stopped by The Morning Hustle for a candid conversation about motherhood, healing, and the roles that shaped a generation. The beloved actress opened up like never before, and the community showed up for every word.A Mother&rsquo;s Journey, In Her Own WordsCampbell talked about her first book, The A Word: A Mother&rsquo;s Journey Through Austism and Love, which she wrote entirely herself&mdash;no ghostwriter.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/tisha-campbell-is-healing-and-helping-with-new-book/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 18:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/tisha-campbell-is-healing-and-helping-with-new-book/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tamron Hall Shocked By Fan Response To Season 8 Carlos King Interview]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Reach Media / otherTamron Hall Brings Real Talk to the Morning Hustle for Season 8Tamron Hall called into the Morning Hustle Show and gave listeners a full look at her show&rsquo;s biggest season yet.Season 8 Birthday Episode<br />
Hall celebrated her 56th birthday on the show and eight seasons on air, calling both her &ldquo;babies.&rdquo; To kick off the festivities, En Vogue rolled through, and Hall couldn&rsquo;t stop smiling about the empowering moment with the legendary group.	&#10005;Ca]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/tamron-hall-shocked-by-fan-response-to-season-8-carlos-king-interview/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 18:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/tamron-hall-shocked-by-fan-response-to-season-8-carlos-king-interview/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sanya Richards-Ross Is Back On Screen With New Talk Show]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Reach Media / otherSanya Richards-Ross Talks Gold, Grit, and Legacy on The Morning HustleOlympic gold medalist Sanya Richards-Ross brought her winning energy to The Morning Hustle bringing a wide-range conversation about career, family, and culture.Sanya opened up about her new Scripps Networks show, Beyond the Curve, which spotlights people who keep achieving greatness after their first big chapter. Featured guests include Kirk Franklin, Lecrae, and Jemele Hill. As a mom of three, Sanya]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/sanya-richards-ross-is-back-on-screen-with-new-talk-show/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 18:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/sanya-richards-ross-is-back-on-screen-with-new-talk-show/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sanya Richards-Ross Admits Real Housewives Reignited Her Career]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Paras Griffin / GettyOlympic champion Sanya Richards-Ross stopped by The Morning Hustle and kept it real about her run on The Real Housewives of Atlanta. The track legend talked about whether she would ever return to the franchise, what reality TV did for her brand, and why she chose to walk away on her own terms.	&#10005;Asked if she would go back to RHOA if given the opportunity, Richards-Ross answered quickly. &ldquo;I don&rsquo;t think I would,&rdquo; she said, repeating it for empha]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/sanya-richards-ross-admits-real-housewives-reignited-her-career/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 18:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/sanya-richards-ross-admits-real-housewives-reignited-her-career/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Raheem DeVaughn On R&amp;B And Black Mental Health]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Reach Media / otherRaheem DeVaughn Talks Ownership, R&amp;B, and Healing on The Morning HustleR&amp;B mainstay Raheem DeVaughn stopped by The Morning Hustle for a conversation that spanned business, music, and community. The DMV favorite opened up about his new project, Quiet Storm Lover Tome Un, and his decision to re-record his 20th-anniversary album, The Love Experience. For DeVaughn, the move is about ownership. Re-recording old work creates a new master, and he wants to lead by exam]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/raheem-devaughn-on-rampb-and-black-mental-health/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 18:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/raheem-devaughn-on-rampb-and-black-mental-health/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MAJOR. Isn’t Keeping Love Alive With His Latest Single]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Reach Media / otherMAJOR. Talks Love, Legacy, and Being a &ldquo;Hope Dealer&rdquo; on The Morning HustleSoul singer MAJOR. brought his signature energy to The Morning Hustle, opening up about music, marriage, and message. His wedding classic &ldquo;Why I Love You&rdquo; remains one of the most requested wedding songs across the globe, cementing its place as a soundtrack for Black love everywhere.	&#10005;MAJOR. also talked about joining the One Voyage Cruise, sharing a playful history l]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/major-isnt-keeping-love-alive-with-his-latest-single/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 18:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/major-isnt-keeping-love-alive-with-his-latest-single/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Timbaland &amp; 1K Phew Are Bringing Gospel To The Streets]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Reach Media / otherTimbaland and 1K Phew Bring &ldquo;Street Gospel&rdquo; to The Morning HustleLegendary producer Timbaland and rising Christian hip-hop star 1K Phew stopped by The Morning Hustle to break down their new collaborative album, Seven Trumpets. The duo call their sound &ldquo;street gospel&rdquo;&mdash;music that carries the flavor of the streets while delivering a spiritual message. As 1K Phew put it, &ldquo;I&rsquo;m saved, not soft.&rdquo; The project drops October 30th a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/how-timbaland-amp-1k-phew-are-bringing-gospel-to-the-streets/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 18:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/how-timbaland-amp-1k-phew-are-bringing-gospel-to-the-streets/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[God Gotta Afro And Rapsody Is Back With Something Say]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Reach Media / otherRapsody Breaks Down New Album on The Morning HustleRapsody stopped by The Morning Hustle to discuss her new album, God Gotta Afro &amp; Gold Hoops, a project shaped by a trip to Ghana. The North Carolina MC said the title is about seeing the divine in everyone. &ldquo;You can&rsquo;t put God into any shape, form, fashion, race, gender,&rdquo; she said. &ldquo;God is in all things and everyone. But don&rsquo;t take yourself out of that either.&rdquo; Asked whether she f]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/god-gotta-afro-and-rapsody-is-back-with-something-say/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 18:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/god-gotta-afro-and-rapsody-is-back-with-something-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gail Bean Is At The Top Of The Call Sheet With ‘The Drop’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Reach Media / Radio OneGail Bean Talks &ldquo;The Drop,&rdquo; Hollywood, and 90s Hip-Hop on The Morning HustleGail Bean pulled up to The Morning Hustle with big energy and even bigger news. The actress, known for playing Wanda on FX&rsquo;s Snowfall, is now the number one lead in the new spin-off, The Drop: A Snowfall Saga. In the series, we follow Wanda&rsquo;s journey as she moves from battling addiction to chasing a new life in the music industry. It&rsquo;s a role that carries weigh]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/gail-bean-is-at-the-top-of-the-call-sheet-with-the-drop/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 18:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/gail-bean-is-at-the-top-of-the-call-sheet-with-the-drop/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Erica Peeples Is Taking Lead In Her Career With New Vertical Series]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Reach Media / otherErica Peeples Is Forging Her Own Hollywood PathActress, writer, DJ, and poet Erica Peeples brought her full self to a candid sit-down with digital producer JeremiahLikeTheBible for The Morning Hustle. The Juilliard-trained multi-hyphenate opened up about her gifts, her grind, and the projects putting her name in lights.	&#10005;Peeples reflected on her Juilliard drama training, where technique ruled everything. Referencing a viral Viola Davis clip, she agreed that elit]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/erica-peeples-is-taking-lead-in-her-career-with-new-vertical-series/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 18:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/erica-peeples-is-taking-lead-in-her-career-with-new-vertical-series/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cree Summer Co Signs A Different World Newbies In Netflix Sequel]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Reach Media / other&lsquo;A Different World&rsquo; Cast Talks HBCU Legacy and Netflix Sequel on The Morning HustleThe stars of Netflix&rsquo;s A Different World sequel pulled up to The Morning Hustle to celebrate a show that shaped how many of us first learned about HBCU culture. Original cast member Cree Summer joined newcomers Alijah Kai and Maleah Joi Moon to break down what this return means. The hosts, proud HBCU grads themselves, made it clear: this comeback felt right on time.	&#1]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/cree-summer-co-signs-a-different-world-newbies-in-netflix-sequel/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 18:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/cree-summer-co-signs-a-different-world-newbies-in-netflix-sequel/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brittany Packnett Cunningham On How Voting Impacts Grand Jury Decisions]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Reach Media / otherBrittany Packnett Cunningham Talks Racial Justice and Voting Power on Morning HustleActivist, educator, and Campaign Zero co-founder Brittany Packnett Cunningham sat down with the Morning Hustle crew to break down the stories shaping our community right now.Nolan Wells and the Grand Jury Decision<br />
Packnett Cunningham didn&rsquo;t hold back on the Nolan Wells case. An 18-year-old is dead, and a grand jury filed no charges. She reminded listeners that grand juries &ldquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/brittany-packnett-cunningham-on-how-voting-impacts-grand-jury-decisions/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 18:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/brittany-packnett-cunningham-on-how-voting-impacts-grand-jury-decisions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ASK UNCLE ALTON: Mom’s Embarrassing Dance Videos]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Reach MediaAsk Uncle Alton: Should You Stop Posting Those Dancing Videos?Every week, The Morning Hustle crew opens the mailbag for Ask Uncle Alton, and this one hit home for every parent with a smartphone and a little rhythm.The Question:<br />
&ldquo;Hey, Unc, my 16-year-old daughter wants me to stop posting dancing videos. She&rsquo;s embarrassed because the kids at school keep bringing it up. Should I stop?&rdquo;<br />
Uncle Alton&rsquo;s Answer:<br />
&ldquo;She gotta stop because she&rsquo;s probabl]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/ask-uncle-alton-moms-embarrassing-dance-videos/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 18:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/ask-uncle-alton-moms-embarrassing-dance-videos/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alton Walker and GRIFF Join Forces for the &lsquo;Get Up &amp; Hustle Tour&rsquo;]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: GRIFF and Alton Walter / otherAlton Walker of&nbsp;The Morning Hustle&nbsp;and GRIFF of&nbsp;Get Up! Mornings with Erica Campbell&nbsp;are teaming up for the&nbsp;Get Up &amp; Hustle Tour, a new live comedy experience bringing together two very different comedic styles for one night of laughs, culture and plenty of real talk.Both comedians have spent years helping audiences start their mornings with laughter, but the Get Up &amp; Hustle Tour gives fans an opportunity to experience their]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/alton-walker-and-griff-join-forces-for-the-lsquoget-up-amp-hustle-tourrsquo/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 18:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/alton-walker-and-griff-join-forces-for-the-lsquoget-up-amp-hustle-tourrsquo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Akeem Ali Is Betting On Himself With The Texture Tour]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Reach Media / otherAkeem Ali Talks Texture Tape 3, Lou Williams and Military PastMississippi&rsquo;s own Akeem Ali visited The Morning Hustle and covered his new project, his road from the military to the stage, and why he&rsquo;s betting on himself.	&#10005;Singer or Rapper?<br />
Ali said he feels more comfortable singing, but he&rsquo;s a better rapper. Singing, he explained, carries a nostalgia and emotion that bars can&rsquo;t always reach. Kyle Santillion called Texture Tape 3 &ldquo;phe]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/akeem-ali-is-betting-on-himself-with-the-texture-tour/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 18:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/akeem-ali-is-betting-on-himself-with-the-texture-tour/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Biggie Was My Cousin?! Rasheeda Wallace Reveals Family Secrets, Dating Drama &amp; Hip-Hop History]]></title><description><![CDATA[Biggie Was My Cousin?! Rasheeda Wallace Reveals Family Secrets, Dating Drama &amp; Hip-Hop History]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/biggie-was-my-cousin-rasheeda-wallace-reveals-family-secrets-dating-drama-amp-hip-hop-history/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/biggie-was-my-cousin-rasheeda-wallace-reveals-family-secrets-dating-drama-amp-hip-hop-history/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Denzel Curry Finally Tells The Story Of How He Found Out Smino Was His Cousin]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: @redbullmusic / otherDenzel Curry and Smino being cousins still wasn&rsquo;t on our bingo cards.Behind the scenes of the latest Red Bull 64 Bars episode, Curry sat down with Hip-Hop Wired and opened up about his excitement being invited back to the Red Bull booth to run it back.&ldquo;We came back, we had to do the repeat. The last time I came here I was with Tia and Key Nyata, we were promoting the cypher album. So they was like, &lsquo;Man can you come back?&rsquo; I was like, why not.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/denzel-curry-finally-tells-the-story-of-how-he-found-out-smino-was-his-cousin/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 16:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/denzel-curry-finally-tells-the-story-of-how-he-found-out-smino-was-his-cousin/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Victoria Monét Credits Nas With Helping Her Kickstart Her Music Career]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Warner Bros. TV / GettyVictoria Mon&eacute;t is more than a decade strong in the game and while she&rsquo;s known for her melodic R&amp;B music and many accolades she&rsquo;s accumulated along the way, many people may not know that a Hip-Hop legend actually helped kickstart her Grammy Award winning career.In a recent interview on the Jennifer Hudson Show, the Southern songstress revealed that before she became a well-known name in the music game, it was non other than Nas who helped put]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/victoria-mont-credits-nas-with-helping-her-kickstart-her-music-career/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 16:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/victoria-mont-credits-nas-with-helping-her-kickstart-her-music-career/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Biggest Sneakerheads Of The Black Sitcom Universe]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ron Galella / GettyWe&rsquo;re currently at a point in pop culture where interest in Black sitcoms are at an all-time high. From A Different World getting a revival series on Netflix that continues the legacy of Hillman College to Martin receiving a sitcom spinoff with The Varnell Hill Show streaming on Paramount+, some of our favorite fictional stars are making comebacks like they never left.The influence has even manifested in other ways as well, like 27-year-old NBA star Ja Morant launching a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/the-biggest-sneakerheads-of-the-black-sitcom-universe/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 00:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/the-biggest-sneakerheads-of-the-black-sitcom-universe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lil Duval Exposes the Hardest Person to Film With on Camp Duvall]]></title><description><![CDATA[&#10005;<br />
Lil Duval and Erica Duchess sat down with Posted on the Corner hosts Incognito and DJ Misses to talk about their new independent comedy-horror film Camp Duvall: Ain&rsquo;t Nobody Dying Today, the power of Black ownership in entertainment, and the unfiltered stories only a film set can produce. From hit records born out of rejection to the business behind putting an independent project in AMC Theaters, this conversation covers what it really means to build something on your own terms an]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/lil-duval-exposes-the-hardest-person-to-film-with-on-camp-duvall/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 22:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/lil-duval-exposes-the-hardest-person-to-film-with-on-camp-duvall/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lil Wayne Says He And Drake Have Plenty Of Unreleased Music]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Julia Beverly / GettyLil Wayne and Drake have some hits the world has never heard.Not just one or two, but a boatload of records sitting in the tuck. During a recent conversation, Weezy confirmed that he and The Boy have plenty more music on the way.Wayne revealed that he regularly goes through their old recordings, including tracks dating back to 2014 and 2015, and revists them with fresh edits.&ldquo;We have a whole bunch of unreleased material. I go through stuff from 2014 and 2015, l]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/lil-wayne-says-he-and-drake-have-plenty-of-unreleased-music/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 22:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/lil-wayne-says-he-and-drake-have-plenty-of-unreleased-music/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Not Me: Drake Denies Being Keisha Chanté’s Baby Daddy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: NurPhoto / GettyIn just the span of a few months Drake has gone from courting a voluptuous goth baddie to fending off rumors of being another non-goth baddie&rsquo;s baby daddy (must suck to be him).Earlier this week former Entertainment Tonight Canada host and singer, Keisha Chant&eacute; revealed she was with child during an interview with Hello! Canada and though she didn&rsquo;t reveal who her baby daddy was she did insinuate he was a music artist posting that &ldquo;Dada&rsquo;s got]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/not-me-drake-denies-being-keisha-chants-baby-daddy/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 21:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/not-me-drake-denies-being-keisha-chants-baby-daddy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kevin Hart’s 2017 Sex Tape Scandal Just Won’t Die]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Arturo Holmes / GettyKevin Hart&rsquo;s 2017 sex tape scandal apparently didn&rsquo;t get the memo that it was supposed to stay in the past.Nearly a decade later, the whole mess could be dragged back into court, with Montia Sabbag, the woman in the video with Hart&mdash;potentially being called to testify.According to TMZ, Hart is currently fighting with his former assistant, Miesha Shakes, over a non-disclosure agreement. Hart claims Shakes violated the NDA by discussing his personal li]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/kevin-harts-2017-sex-tape-scandal-just-wont-die/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 21:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/kevin-harts-2017-sex-tape-scandal-just-wont-die/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ESPN Analyst Declares Deion Sanders “Done” At Colorado]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: AAron Ontiveroz/MediaNews Group/The Denver Post via Getty Images / GettyESPN Analyst Matt Barrie expressed that Deion Sanders&rsquo; time coaching at the University of Colorado is &ldquo;as good as done&rdquo;, noting how disastrous the 2026 season has been for the Buffaloes.The Sportcenter anchor spoke about those issues on the October 4 episode of his podcast, The Matt Barrie Show, with senior college football analyst Paul Feinbaum. It appears that Deion Sanders&rsquo; run in Colorado]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/espn-analyst-declares-deion-sanders-done-at-colorado/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 20:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/espn-analyst-declares-deion-sanders-done-at-colorado/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Digital Underground's Money B Reveals Reason For Writing A Book]]></title><description><![CDATA[Digital Underground's Money B Reveals Reason For Writing A Book]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/digital-undergrounds-money-b-reveals-reason-for-writing-a-book/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 19:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/digital-undergrounds-money-b-reveals-reason-for-writing-a-book/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Flacko Gives Back: A$AP Rocky Launches Full-Tuition Scholarship At Roc Nation School]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Gilbert Carrasquillo / GettyA$AP Rocky is giving one future industry player a major head start on their college education. The Harlem rapper has announced a four-year, full-tuition scholarship to the Roc Nation School of Music, Sports &amp; Entertainment at Long Island University, helping an aspiring creative learn the business with the tuition bill handled.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/flacko-gives-back-aap-rocky-launches-full-tuition-scholarship-at-roc-nation-school/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 18:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/flacko-gives-back-aap-rocky-launches-full-tuition-scholarship-at-roc-nation-school/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sherrionn – ‘Still’ (Acoustic Version)]]></title><description><![CDATA[&nbsp;<br />
Chicago singer, songwriter, and audio engineer Sherrionn is back with an acoustic rendition of her song, &ldquo;Still,&rdquo; from her debut mixtape, Honey Trap, out now via Young Chop&rsquo;s Chop Squad Records.<br />
Stripping the record down to its core, the performance puts Sherrionn&rsquo;s vocals front and center while offering a new take on the standout track.<br />
The performance follows Sherrionn&rsquo;s recent video for &ldquo;Way Up,&rdquo; another notable track from Honey Trap. Inspired]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/sherrionn-still-acoustic-version/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 18:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/sherrionn-still-acoustic-version/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Denzel Curry Returns To Red Bull’s 64 Bars With Hit-Boy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: @redbullmusic / otherRed Bull&rsquo;s latest episode of 64 Bars features Florida rapper Denzel Curry alongside West Coast producer Hit-Boy.This isn&rsquo;t Curry&rsquo;s first time in the Red Bull studios. He previously appeared in a cypher alongside TiasCorine and Key Nyata while promoting their cypher album. This time, however, he&rsquo;s back for a solo performance.&nbsp;During a behind-the-scenes interview with Hip-Hop Wired at the 64 Bars taping, Curry discussed returning to the pla]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/denzel-curry-returns-to-red-bulls-64-bars-with-hit-boy/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 18:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/denzel-curry-returns-to-red-bulls-64-bars-with-hit-boy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Will Smith and DJ Jazzy Jeff Developing New TV Series Together.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Will Smith and DJ Jazzy Jeff are developing a new scripted television series titled 215, named after their hometown Philadelphia area code.<br />
Announced by Smith&rsquo;s Westbrook Studios and The Malar Group, the show serves as an &ldquo;untold origin story&rdquo; that chronicles the early life, friendship, and music careers of the legendary hip-hop duo in late-1980s West Philadelphia before they hit Hollywood stardom.<br />
&nbsp;<br />
Key Details of the Show<br />
&bull; The Plot: It follows a quick-witted teenag]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/will-smith-and-dj-jazzy-jeff-developing-new-tv-series-together/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/will-smith-and-dj-jazzy-jeff-developing-new-tv-series-together/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boldy James &amp; Real Bad Man &ndash; &lsquo;Flowers At The Bezzle&rsquo;]]></title><description><![CDATA[The post Boldy James &amp; Real Bad Man &ndash; &lsquo;Flowers At The Bezzle&rsquo; first appeared on Rap Industry: New Hip Hop, Rap Videos, Music, News, &amp; more..]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/boldy-james-amp-real-bad-man-ndash-lsquoflowers-at-the-bezzlersquo/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 17:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/boldy-james-amp-real-bad-man-ndash-lsquoflowers-at-the-bezzlersquo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Apollo Brown &amp; Skyzoo &ndash; &lsquo;No Discounts&rsquo;]]></title><description><![CDATA[&nbsp;<br />
Apollo Brown &amp; Skyzoo with yet another visual. This time for &ldquo;No Discounts,&rdquo; the 2nd single from their popular new album &ldquo;Luxury Tax&rdquo;The post Apollo Brown &amp; Skyzoo &ndash; &lsquo;No Discounts&rsquo; first appeared on Rap Industry: New Hip Hop, Rap Videos, Music, News, &amp; more..]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/apollo-brown-amp-skyzoo-ndash-lsquono-discountsrsquo/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 17:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/apollo-brown-amp-skyzoo-ndash-lsquono-discountsrsquo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Freddie Jackson Was The Soundtrack To A Generation’s Grown-Folks Love]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Prince Williams / GettyFreddie Jackson died Monday at 70, and for people of a certain age, that news hits differently.&nbsp;Jackson wasn&rsquo;t just a singer with a string of R&amp;B hits in the 1980s and early &rsquo;90s. He was part of the soundtrack. His songs were staples at cookouts, weddings, house parties, school dances, roller rinks and, most importantly, in the bedrooms (sorry, but it&rsquo;s true. This was also back when people had waterbeds).Born in Harlem in 1956, Jackson gr]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/freddie-jackson-was-the-soundtrack-to-a-generations-grown-folks-love/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 00:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/freddie-jackson-was-the-soundtrack-to-a-generations-grown-folks-love/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chris Brown’s Ex-Girlfriend Accuses Singer Of Threatening Men She Dates]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Publicity / RCAChris Brown finds himself at the center of more allegations from another baby mama.&nbsp;Ex-girlfriend Diamond Brown, the mother of his 4-year-old daughter Lovely Symphani Brown, has accused the singer of making death threats against men she&rsquo;s tried dating since their relationship ended.&nbsp;According to court documents obtained by TMZ, Diamond made the allegations as part of an ongoing child support dispute, describing Brown&rsquo;s alleged behavior as &ldquo;extre]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/chris-browns-ex-girlfriend-accuses-singer-of-threatening-men-she-dates/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 22:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/chris-browns-ex-girlfriend-accuses-singer-of-threatening-men-she-dates/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[B-Side: Freddie Jackson’s Most Underrated Songs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Raymond BoydThere are no words that can truly sum up the sound of R&amp;B during the peak era of beloved crooner Freddie Jackson.Sadly, many soul music lovers who fondly remember the times are currently mourning the recent news of his passing on Monday (October 5), bringing an end to a musical legacy that created a certified superstar and went on to inspire generations.Between the mid-80s to late-90s, Jackson served us a multitude of R&amp;B jams that spelled out the emotions many of us couldn&r]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/b-side-freddie-jacksons-most-underrated-songs/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 22:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/b-side-freddie-jacksons-most-underrated-songs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GameStop &amp; Other Third-Party Retailers Jack Up Price of Used PS5 Pro Consoles]]></title><description><![CDATA[PS5 Pro/ Getty Images / GameStopThe PS5 Pro is already hard to acquire, and now GameStop and other third-party retailers are raising the price of used consoles.<br />
The Grand Theft Auto 6 effect is very real, plus Rampocalypse and Donald Trump&rsquo;s blatant use of tariffs, making it very difficult for gamers to get their hands on the PS5 Pro console. Now that challenge has become even greater after GameStop and other third-party retailers have raised the price of used PS5 Pro consoles as much as $]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/gamestop-amp-other-third-party-retailers-jack-up-price-of-used-ps5-pro-consoles/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 21:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/gamestop-amp-other-third-party-retailers-jack-up-price-of-used-ps5-pro-consoles/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Legendary R&amp;B Singer Freddie Jackson Passes Away At 70]]></title><description><![CDATA[Al Pereira / Freddie JacksonR&amp;B legend Freddie Jackson, who gave us timeless hits like &ldquo;You Are My Lady&rdquo; and &ldquo;Rock Me Tonight (For Old Times Sake),&rdquo; has passed away at 70.<br />
The family of the singer announced the sad news via his Instagram account, telling his fans/followers he &ldquo;went home to rest,&rdquo; while not revealing the cause of death.The post announcing his passing reads:<br />
It is with profound sadness and heavy hearts that we share the passing of our belove]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/legendary-rampb-singer-freddie-jackson-passes-away-at-70/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 20:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/legendary-rampb-singer-freddie-jackson-passes-away-at-70/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[RSVP Denied: Too Short Walks Back Diddy Party Comments]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: ATL Pics / Hot 1079Too $hort is reconsidering some of his recent&nbsp;statements.It looks like he will no longer be attending any Diddy parties upon the Bad Boy founder&rsquo;s release from prison. During an appearance on the TMZ Podcast, the West Coast MC previously said he planed on celebrating with Puff once he came home.&ldquo;I&rsquo;m going to the Puff Daddy coming home party.&rdquo;After admitting that he did not know the full details surrounding Diddy&rsquo;s case, Too $hort has]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/rsvp-denied-too-short-walks-back-diddy-party-comments/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 19:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/rsvp-denied-too-short-walks-back-diddy-party-comments/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A Timeline Of Lucki &amp; Playboi Carti&rsquo;s Friendship And Beef]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Photos by Jerritt Clark/Quinn Harris/Getty Images.Rapper Lucki, known for underground rap classics such as &ldquo;New Drank&rdquo; and &ldquo;Sunset,&rdquo; was reportedly injured during a fight outside ComplexCon in Los Angeles, according to videos circulating on social media and reports from TMZ and PEOPLE. Lucki, who was once friends with Playboi Carti, was reportedly struck in the face during the altercation and suffered a laceration.Lucki&rsquo;s fight: What happened?Law enforcemen]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/a-timeline-of-lucki-amp-playboi-cartirsquos-friendship-and-beef/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 19:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/a-timeline-of-lucki-amp-playboi-cartirsquos-friendship-and-beef/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tom, Come Get Your Son: Chet Hanks Tries To Press Eric André At ComplexCon]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Axelle/Bauer-Griffin / GettyChet Hanks has brought his long-running tofu beef with Eric Andr&eacute; back to the timeline, and somehow Tom Hanks is catching strays again.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/tom-come-get-your-son-chet-hanks-tries-to-press-eric-andr-at-complexcon/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 19:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/tom-come-get-your-son-chet-hanks-tries-to-press-eric-andr-at-complexcon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Megan Thee Stallion – ‘Is You Cool?’]]></title><description><![CDATA[&nbsp;<br />
Text Megan Thee Stallion:(832) 210-1202The post Megan Thee Stallion &ndash; &lsquo;Is You Cool?&rsquo; first appeared on Rap Industry: New Hip Hop, Rap Videos, Music, News, &amp; more..]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/megan-thee-stallion-is-you-cool/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 19:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/megan-thee-stallion-is-you-cool/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Megan Thee Stallion –]]></title><description><![CDATA[&nbsp;<br />
Text Megan Thee Stallion:(832) 210-1202The post Megan Thee Stallion &ndash; &lsquo;Is You Cool?&rsquo; first appeared on Rap Industry: New Hip Hop, Rap Videos, Music, News, &amp; more..]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/megan-thee-stallion-/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 19:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/megan-thee-stallion-/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Isaiah John Breaks Down The Drop’s Messy Love Triangle]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Reach Media / otherIsaiah John, best known as Leon on FX&rsquo;s Snowfall, joined The Morning Hustle for a candid conversation. He covered viral moments, career setbacks and a life-changing trip to Ghana. The talk opened with the viral scene, where Dara puts her bid in for Leon over Wanda. John broke down the messy love triangle. His advice to Leon was simple: stop playing with fire.&#10005;John also unpacked Leon&rsquo;s inner pain. The character carries survivor&rsquo;s remorse and sti]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/isaiah-john-breaks-down-the-drops-messy-love-triangle/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 18:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/isaiah-john-breaks-down-the-drops-messy-love-triangle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jalen Brunson, JAŸ-Z Named To 2026 Ebony Power 100 List]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Bryn Lennon &ndash; Formula 1 / GettyThe Ebony100 Power List has been announced, and it contains some of the hottest Black celebrities to date, including the starting five for the 2026 NBA Champion New York Knicks as well as actress Keke Palmer, rappers JA&Yuml;-Z and Megan Thee Stallion as well as director and screenwriter Gina Prince-Bythewood.The Ebony Power 100 List is the highly-regarded publication&rsquo;s recognition of those who have blazed trails and are leading the charge in va]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/jalen-brunson-ja-z-named-to-2026-ebony-power-100-list/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 18:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/jalen-brunson-ja-z-named-to-2026-ebony-power-100-list/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Drake x Don Toliver – ‘Solar Eclipse’]]></title><description><![CDATA[The post Drake x Don Toliver &ndash; &lsquo;Solar Eclipse&rsquo; first appeared on Rap Industry: New Hip Hop, Rap Videos, Music, News, &amp; more..]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/drake-x-don-toliver-solar-eclipse/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/drake-x-don-toliver-solar-eclipse/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Donald Trump Slammed For Suggesting Iran Should “Take Out” Los Angeles or San Diego]]></title><description><![CDATA[Omaha World-Herald / Donald TrumpThere truly is no bottom when it comes to Donald Trump. The current occupant of the White House is getting excoriated on social media for suggesting the destruction of American cities during a rally Monday night.In an attempt to justify his ongoing stupid and highly unpopular war with Iran, and paying a &ldquo;little bit&rdquo; more at the pump, President Donald Trump claimed without any evidence that Iran possesses the capability to take out an American city.Thi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/donald-trump-slammed-for-suggesting-iran-should-take-out-los-angeles-or-san-diego/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 17:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/donald-trump-slammed-for-suggesting-iran-should-take-out-los-angeles-or-san-diego/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A$AP Rocky Announces Roc Nation School Scholarship.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Today, A$AP Rocky announced a four-year full-tuition scholarship for a student to attend the Roc Nation School of Music, Sports &amp; Entertainment at Long Island University (LIU).<br />
The scholarship will provide a first-time freshman student the opportunity to pursue a four-year education at the Roc Nation School while gaining access to an environment designed to connect academic learning with real-world opportunities across the entertainment industry.<br />
Applications are now open and will close on D]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/aap-rocky-announces-roc-nation-school-scholarship/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 17:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/aap-rocky-announces-roc-nation-school-scholarship/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Soul Train Awards 2026 Nominees Are In + Fans Decide.]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Soul Train Awards 2026 nominees, kicking off fan voting for the reimagined show. For the first time, fans will have a say in who takes home the trophies, with two new fan-voted categories: R&amp;B/Soul Song of the Year, with voting on BET.com and Spotify&rsquo;s RNB X International Artist, with voting in the Spotify app.<br />
Voting is open now through Oct. 16, and fans can see who takes home the trophies Friday, Nov. 27, at 8 p.m. ET/PT on BET, with a simulcast on CBS, BET Her, VH1, MTV2, and LO]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/the-soul-train-awards-2026-nominees-are-in-fans-decide/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 17:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/the-soul-train-awards-2026-nominees-are-in-fans-decide/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LeBron James Babysat Tyrese Maxey’s Newborn Baby During 76ers Scrimmage]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Mitchell Leff / GettyWhen LeBron James surprisingly signed with the Philadelphia 76ers this past summer, many wondered how he and up and coming Sixers star, Tyrese Maxey would gel on the court.<br />
While we don&rsquo;t know if LeBron and Tyrese will have any chemistry once the ball is in play, it seems like King James is at least building a connection with Maxey on a personal level as he spent some time babysitting Maxey&rsquo;s baby girl on the sideline during scrimmages earlier this weeken]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/lebron-james-babysat-tyrese-maxeys-newborn-baby-during-76ers-scrimmage/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 17:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/lebron-james-babysat-tyrese-maxeys-newborn-baby-during-76ers-scrimmage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rap Noir – ‘Vantage’ ft Guilty Simpson]]></title><description><![CDATA[&nbsp;<br />
&ldquo;Vantage,&rdquo; the new video from Rap Noir featuring Guilty Simpson, off the forthcoming WORK/RELEASE EP &ndash; a loose collaboration between Rap Noir, Osaka-based design creative Viva La Mort and Carhartt to pair rugged beats and rhymes with custom rugged workwear. Each single is paired with its own colorway of a customized Carhartt Jacket. Let&rsquo;s get to it!<br />
Directed by Justin HermanPerformed by Tajai and Guilty SimpsonProduced by UnJustThe post Rap Noir &ndash; &lsquo;Vant]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/rap-noir-vantage-ft-guilty-simpson/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 17:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/rap-noir-vantage-ft-guilty-simpson/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ILLA J – ‘IKYWI’]]></title><description><![CDATA[&nbsp;<br />
Written, Produced, Performed by: John Yancey/ILLA JMusic Publisher: Copyright ControlEngineer: Denisse Borquez<br />
Video Production: Litewerk StudioDirected, Shot, Edited by: Sarah Samira YanceyThe post ILLA J &ndash; &lsquo;IKYWI&rsquo; first appeared on Rap Industry: New Hip Hop, Rap Videos, Music, News, &amp; more..]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/illa-j-ikywi/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 17:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/illa-j-ikywi/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ice Spice Shares Thirst Traps From Iceland Trip, Has The Internet Turning Into Munches]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: @icepsice / InstagramIce Spice looks to have had a ball during her recent trip to Iceland.The New York rapper has been laying low and getting to the bag. Most recently, her &ldquo;Big Guy&rdquo; record landed on the Spongebob soundtrack. Taking a timeout from the music, Ice decided to take a trip to Iceland.Posting a thread of photos by the water, she has the internet in a chokehold once again. Cleverly misspelling Iceland and calling it &ldquo;Spiceland&rdquo; in the caption.Besides dro]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/ice-spice-shares-thirst-traps-from-iceland-trip-has-the-internet-turning-into-munches/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 15:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/ice-spice-shares-thirst-traps-from-iceland-trip-has-the-internet-turning-into-munches/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Skilla Baby Says Getting Sh#t Made Him A Civilian]]></title><description><![CDATA[Skilla Baby Says Getting Sh#t Made Him A Civilian]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/skilla-baby-says-getting-sht-made-him-a-civilian/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 05:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/skilla-baby-says-getting-sht-made-him-a-civilian/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[John P. Kee Defends Kirk Franklin’s Collaboration With GloRilla, “Leave Kirk Alone”]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Paras Griffin/FTP / iOneJohn P. Kee is not feeling the division online surrounding Kirk Franklin&rsquo;s collaboration with GloRilla.Kee spoke with Hip-Hop Wired after his performance at Praise 102.5&rsquo;s Praise In The Park, sharing his thoughts on Kirk and Big Glo&rsquo;s latest record.&ldquo;I&rsquo;m from the hood so you can&rsquo;t really ask me because I&rsquo;m not gonna line up with some of these religious preachers that just wanna soundbite. Kirk has been consistent, that&rsqu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/john-p-kee-defends-kirk-franklins-collaboration-with-glorilla-leave-kirk-alone/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 21:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/john-p-kee-defends-kirk-franklins-collaboration-with-glorilla-leave-kirk-alone/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[In Living Color Comedian Reggie McFadden Dies at 57]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Johnny Nunez / GettyReggie McFadden, the comedian and actor who appeared on Def Comedy Jam and In Living Color before eventually building a life in Tanzania, has died at 57.The U.S. State Department notified McFadden&rsquo;s sister, best-selling author Bernice McFadden, that her brother died in Tanzania. McFadden had been living in Tanzania for 18 years. The family has not been informed as to how the comedian died or what caused his death, The Hollywood Reporter&nbsp; reports.A Brooklyn]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/in-living-color-comedian-reggie-mcfadden-dies-at-57/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 20:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/in-living-color-comedian-reggie-mcfadden-dies-at-57/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Third Reich Vibes: Pete Hegseth’s “Department of War” New Branding Draws Nazi Comparisons]]></title><description><![CDATA[Getty Images/ Sec. of Defense Pete HegsethHighly unqualified Sec. of Defense Pete Hegseth&rsquo;s speech to Air Force cadets over the weekend is giving folks on social media plenty of Nazi vibes, thanks in large part to his department&rsquo;s new branding.Pete Hegseth followed up his bizarre State of Force address, where he made a bevy of controversial announcements, including the Department of Defense going all in on artificial intelligence and giving Elon Musk a role reviewing future warfare,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/third-reich-vibes-pete-hegseths-department-of-war-new-branding-draws-nazi-comparisons/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 19:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/third-reich-vibes-pete-hegseths-department-of-war-new-branding-draws-nazi-comparisons/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ComplexCon Chaos: LAPD Investigates Brawl That Left LUCKI Bloodied As Attempted Murder]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Barry Brecheisen / GettyLUCKI&rsquo;s appearance at ComplexCon took a troubling turn after the Chicago rapper was reportedly injured during an altercation outside the Los Angeles event.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/complexcon-chaos-lapd-investigates-brawl-that-left-lucki-bloodied-as-attempted-murder/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 19:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/complexcon-chaos-lapd-investigates-brawl-that-left-lucki-bloodied-as-attempted-murder/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Styles P – ‘Set Of P’s’]]></title><description><![CDATA[&nbsp;<br />
Styles P delivers the Ghostly freestyle &ldquo;Set Of P&rsquo;s&rdquo;The post Styles P &ndash; &lsquo;Set Of P&rsquo;s&rsquo; first appeared on Rap Industry: New Hip Hop, Rap Videos, Music, News, &amp; more..]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/styles-p-set-of-ps/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 18:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/styles-p-set-of-ps/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GloRilla Launches a Platform For On-Demand Beauty Services.]]></title><description><![CDATA[GloRilla is stepping into tech with an app designed to connect clients with verified hairstylists, makeup artists and nail technicians. She launched the app in Atlanta over the weekend at Buckhead Art and Company.<br />
&ldquo;I&rsquo;m so excited, I&rsquo;m super excited,&rdquo; GloRilla said about the new venture. &ldquo;Think about it every day. I dream about it.&rdquo; GloRilla says the idea for GloVerse grew out of her own experiences after her music career took off and she began traveling from c]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/glorilla-launches-a-platform-for-on-demand-beauty-services/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 18:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/glorilla-launches-a-platform-for-on-demand-beauty-services/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Big Boss Vette On Beating Stage 4 Cancer &amp; Returning To Music | Live Wire]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Live Wire / iOneThe latest episode of Live Wire features rapper Big Boss Vette, sitting down for an exclusive conversation.The St. Louis rapper made her debut at the ONE Yard HBU Tour stop at Clark Atlanta University, where she made it clear that she&rsquo;s an advocate for never giving up when facing adversity. Well-respected Hip-Hop manager ATL Snake gave Vette her flowers, saying, &ldquo;Vette is a very genuine person, very organic, she listens.&rdquo;Similar to Snake, many others in]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/big-boss-vette-on-beating-stage-4-cancer-amp-returning-to-music-live-wire/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 17:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/big-boss-vette-on-beating-stage-4-cancer-amp-returning-to-music-live-wire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[M-Dot &amp; Co Defendants &ndash; &lsquo;Out Of Paris&rsquo; Ft. Big Twins  (prod. by M-Dot)]]></title><description><![CDATA[&nbsp;<br />
M-Dot and Co-Defendants (Benefit &amp; IAmProfit) return with visuals for their single &ldquo;Out Of Paris,&rdquo; featuring legendary Infamous Mobb member Big Twins. The video shot by PWeezy Visuals in the Paris Las Vegas area, sets up the perfect backdrop for the aptly titled street anthem.The post M-Dot &amp; Co Defendants &ndash; &lsquo;Out Of Paris&rsquo; Ft. Big Twins(prod. by M-Dot) first appeared on Rap Industry: New Hip Hop, Rap Videos, Music, News, &amp; more..]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/m-dot-amp-co-defendants-ndash-lsquoout-of-parisrsquo-ft-big-twins-prod-by-m-dot/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 17:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/m-dot-amp-co-defendants-ndash-lsquoout-of-parisrsquo-ft-big-twins-prod-by-m-dot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Too $hort Clears Up Diddy Party Comments - He Apologizes To Women]]></title><description><![CDATA[Too $hort Clears Up Diddy Party Comments - He Apologizes To Women]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/too-hort-clears-up-diddy-party-comments-he-apologizes-to-women/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 04:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/too-hort-clears-up-diddy-party-comments-he-apologizes-to-women/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Epic Rick Ross Quote Gets Tatted On Fan]]></title><description><![CDATA[Epic Rick Ross Quote Gets Tatted On Fan]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/epic-rick-ross-quote-gets-tatted-on-fan/</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 Oct 2026 20:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/epic-rick-ross-quote-gets-tatted-on-fan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lucki Stabbed After Alleged Fight With Playboi Carti’s Team]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Barry Brecheisen / GettyVideo has surfaced online appearing to show rapper Lucki suffering an alleged stab wound.The Chicago rapper was making an appearance&nbsp; at ComplexCon when an alleged fight reportedly broke out involving himself and member of Playboi Carti&rsquo;s entourage.Two videos have surface online, one appears to show the alleged fight taking place backstage. Which shows what appears to be Carti standing over a black truck door and watching the altercation unfold.In a sec]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/lucki-stabbed-after-alleged-fight-with-playboi-cartis-team/</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 Oct 2026 03:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/lucki-stabbed-after-alleged-fight-with-playboi-cartis-team/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wallo Gets Slumped In PowerSlap Comp By Karate Master]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wallo Gets Slumped In PowerSlap Comp By Karate Master]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/wallo-gets-slumped-in-powerslap-comp-by-karate-master/</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Oct 2026 19:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/wallo-gets-slumped-in-powerslap-comp-by-karate-master/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Funny Marco ROASTS Chuck Jigsaw Creekmur, Talks G Herbo Drama, Kevin Hart &amp; Hollywood]]></title><description><![CDATA[Funny Marco ROASTS Chuck Jigsaw Creekmur, Talks G Herbo Drama, Kevin Hart &amp; Hollywood]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/funny-marco-roasts-chuck-jigsaw-creekmur-talks-g-herbo-drama-kevin-hart-amp-hollywood/</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Oct 2026 19:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/funny-marco-roasts-chuck-jigsaw-creekmur-talks-g-herbo-drama-kevin-hart-amp-hollywood/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Drake Explains His “Tricking” Ways After Victoria Monét Called Him A “Trickmaster”]]></title><description><![CDATA[Getty Images / Drake / Victoria Mon&eacute;tWhen it comes to &ldquo;tricking,&rdquo; Drake can&rsquo;t be touched. Still, according to the Toronto native, his generosity toward women goes beyond intimacy after jokingly being labeled a &ldquo;trickster&rdquo; by Victoria Mon&eacute;t.Promoting her new album Frequency of Love, Mon&eacute;t sat down with Complex for a fun conversation that eventually turned to &ldquo;tricking&rdquo; and the difference between the act and simply being generous.<br />
Drak]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/drake-explains-his-tricking-ways-after-victoria-mont-called-him-a-trickmaster/</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Oct 2026 18:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/drake-explains-his-tricking-ways-after-victoria-mont-called-him-a-trickmaster/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mac Miller – ‘The Divine Feminine’ LIVE]]></title><description><![CDATA[&nbsp;<br />
Based on the original television special from 2016.<br />
Produced, Directed and Edited by Sam BalabanOriginal Live Performance Director: Bart Peters for Audience MusicArchival Footage Videographer: Justin BoydAudio Mixing and Remastering: E. DanColorist &amp; Retoucher: Jeffrey SofferTitle Card Designer: Chloe ScheffeTitle Animator: Seongjin Yoon<br />
Featuring (in order of appearance):<br />
D&#257;M-FunKNjomzaCeeLo GreenAriana Grande<br />
BGV: Danetra Moore, Kenyon DixonBass: Eric Ingram<br />
Drums: Tony Royster]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/mac-miller-the-divine-feminine-live-2/</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Oct 2026 17:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/mac-miller-the-divine-feminine-live-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mac Miller – ‘The Divine Feminine’ LIVE’]]></title><description><![CDATA[&nbsp;<br />
Based on the original television special from 2016.<br />
Produced, Directed and Edited by Sam BalabanOriginal Live Performance Director: Bart Peters for Audience MusicArchival Footage Videographer: Justin BoydAudio Mixing and Remastering: E. DanColorist &amp; Retoucher: Jeffrey SofferTitle Card Designer: Chloe ScheffeTitle Animator: Seongjin Yoon<br />
Featuring (in order of appearance):<br />
D&#257;M-FunKNjomzaCeeLo GreenAriana Grande<br />
BGV: Danetra Moore, Kenyon DixonBass: Eric Ingram<br />
Drums: Tony Royster]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/mac-miller-the-divine-feminine-live/</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Oct 2026 17:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/mac-miller-the-divine-feminine-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bruiser Wolf, Twista &amp; Raphy &ndash; &lsquo;Barbiturates&rsquo;]]></title><description><![CDATA[&nbsp;<br />
Directed by: APJ FilmsThe post Bruiser Wolf, Twista &amp; Raphy &ndash; &lsquo;Barbiturates&rsquo; first appeared on Rap Industry: New Hip Hop, Rap Videos, Music, News, &amp; more..]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/bruiser-wolf-twista-amp-raphy-ndash-lsquobarbituratesrsquo/</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Oct 2026 17:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/bruiser-wolf-twista-amp-raphy-ndash-lsquobarbituratesrsquo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bruiser Wolf, Twista &amp; Raphy &ndash; &lsquo;]]></title><description><![CDATA[&nbsp;<br />
Directed by: APJ FilmsThe post Bruiser Wolf, Twista &amp; Raphy &ndash; &lsquo;Barbiturates&rsquo; first appeared on Rap Industry: New Hip Hop, Rap Videos, Music, News, &amp; more..]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/bruiser-wolf-twista-amp-raphy-ndash-lsquo/</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Oct 2026 17:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/bruiser-wolf-twista-amp-raphy-ndash-lsquo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Czarface – ‘No Competition’]]></title><description><![CDATA[&nbsp;CZARFACE &middot; No Competition<br />
Mixing Engineer: Andrew William MorinMastering Engineer: Jason BitnerProducer: 7LProducer: Jeremy PageThe post Czarface &ndash; &lsquo;No Competition&rsquo; first appeared on Rap Industry: New Hip Hop, Rap Videos, Music, News, &amp; more..]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/czarface-no-competition/</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Oct 2026 17:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/czarface-no-competition/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kirk Franklin – “This Time” ft Glorilla]]></title><description><![CDATA[The post Kirk Franklin &ndash; &ldquo;This Time&rdquo; ft Glorilla first appeared on Rap Industry: New Hip Hop, Rap Videos, Music, News, &amp; more..]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/kirk-franklin-this-time-ft-glorilla/</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Oct 2026 17:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/kirk-franklin-this-time-ft-glorilla/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sweet And Sour: The Best And Worst Hip-Hop Food Collaborations]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jerritt Clark/ McDonald&rsquo;s / Jeff Kravitz / Joe Raedle / GettyTo survive in the world of Hip-Hop is to always stay hungry, sometimes literally when it comes to collaborating alongside one of the premiere fast food chains in America.Atlanta rap icons Outkast recently went live with a new collaboration in partnership with beloved 24/7 diner, Waffle House. From fly merch to a few kitchen essentials, the joint venture of two legendary brands in the South and Midwest proved to be a savory union.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/sweet-and-sour-the-best-and-worst-hip-hop-food-collaborations/</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Oct 2026 01:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/sweet-and-sour-the-best-and-worst-hip-hop-food-collaborations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Latest ‘VISIONQUEST’ Trailer Reveals Vision Face Multiple Villains]]></title><description><![CDATA[Marvel Studios / VISIONQUESTThe final trailer for VISIONQUEST has arrived, and our favorite sentient android and the love of Wanda Maximoff, aka the Scarlet Witch, will have his hands full against villains.<br />
With VISIONQUEST arriving in two weeks on Disney+ with a two-episode premiere, Marvel Studios dropped the latest trailer for what is described as the epic conclusion to the trilogy begun by 2021&rsquo;s WandaVision and followed up by 2024&rsquo;s Agatha All Along.There Are Four Villains In VI]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/latest-visionquest-trailer-reveals-vision-face-multiple-villains/</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/latest-visionquest-trailer-reveals-vision-face-multiple-villains/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Game Sues UMG, Claims Lack Of Promotion Hurt Album Sales]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Logan Bowles / GettyThe Game is taking legal action against Universal Music Group after claiming the label failed to properly promote the release of his album, Drillmatic &ndash; Heart vs. Mind.According to court documents, the Compton rapper filed a lawsuit Universal Music Group and its subsidiary, Virgin Music Group, on Wednesday, September 30.The lawsuit centers around an alleged $500,000 marketing budget that The Game says the label promised for the 2022 release of Drillmatic &ndash;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/the-game-sues-umg-claims-lack-of-promotion-hurt-album-sales/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 22:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/the-game-sues-umg-claims-lack-of-promotion-hurt-album-sales/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Biggest Takeaways From Drake’s ’HABIBTI (FOMO)’ Deluxe ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: @champagnepapi / InstagramDrake delivers on his promise, dropping the deluxe version of his album, HABIBTI.Back in May, The Boy shocked everyone by dropping not one, but three albums in one night. Drizzy gave his fans ICEMAN, MAID OF HONOUR, and HABIBTI.All three projects were received well by 6 God fans, but the two that really stood out in both impact and first-week sales were ICEMAN and HABIBTI.ICEMAN moved 463,000 units, while HABIBTI sold 114,000 in its first week, dominating the mo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/biggest-takeaways-from-drakes-habibti-fomo-deluxe/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 18:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/biggest-takeaways-from-drakes-habibti-fomo-deluxe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cory Gunz – ’96 Era’]]></title><description><![CDATA[The post Cory Gunz &ndash; &rsquo;96 Era&rsquo; first appeared on Rap Industry: New Hip Hop, Rap Videos, Music, News, &amp; more..]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/cory-gunz-96-era/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 18:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/cory-gunz-96-era/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockitneedspace Releases New Project ‘Next Day Air.’ with SURF GANG via Tan Cressida Records.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Today, Los Angeles rapper and producer Rockitneedspace officially releases his collaborative project Next Day Air. with New York City producer collective SURF GANG, out now via Tan Cressida Records. The project features the previously released singles &ldquo;Mr. Doubt,&rdquo; featuring his labelmates Cletus Strap and Earl Sweatshirt and &ldquo;factory reset.,&rdquo; which arrived with an accompanying Aida Osman-directed (The Hawk, Rap Sh!t, Random Acts of Flyness) video.<br />
Next Day Air. by Rockitn]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/rockitneedspace-releases-new-project-next-day-air-with-surf-gang-via-tan-cressida-records/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 17:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/rockitneedspace-releases-new-project-next-day-air-with-surf-gang-via-tan-cressida-records/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kurupt &ndash; Nine &amp; Chrome &lsquo;Fiend&rsquo; ft. Kokane]]></title><description><![CDATA[The post Kurupt &ndash; Nine &amp; Chrome &lsquo;Fiend&rsquo; ft. Kokane first appeared on Rap Industry: New Hip Hop, Rap Videos, Music, News, &amp; more..]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/kurupt-ndash-nine-amp-chrome-lsquofiendrsquo-ft-kokane/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 17:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/kurupt-ndash-nine-amp-chrome-lsquofiendrsquo-ft-kokane/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mathematics, Method Man &amp; AZ &ndash; &lsquo;God Body&rsquo;]]></title><description><![CDATA[&nbsp;<br />
Mathematics, Method Man, AZ, Wu-Tang Clan performing God Body.All Maf Productions / DNA Music Group / Hitmaker Distro<br />
&nbsp;The post Mathematics, Method Man &amp; AZ &ndash; &lsquo;God Body&rsquo; first appeared on Rap Industry: New Hip Hop, Rap Videos, Music, News, &amp; more..]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/mathematics-method-man-amp-az-ndash-lsquogod-bodyrsquo/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 17:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/mathematics-method-man-amp-az-ndash-lsquogod-bodyrsquo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Mac Miller Estate Releases ‘The Divine Feminine (10th Anniversary)’ Featuring Three New Songs.]]></title><description><![CDATA[On the heels of the 10th anniversary of Mac Miller&rsquo;s landmark album The Divine Feminine (originally released on September 16th, 2016), The Mac Miller Estate releases a special 10th anniversary edition of the album digitally and physically (the latter on deluxe and standard 3LP anniversary vinyl editions).<br />
&nbsp;To celebrate the album&rsquo;s anniversary and the release of this special edition, the Mac Miller Estate releases The Divine Feminine Live, a Sam Balaban-directed concert special f]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/the-mac-miller-estate-releases-the-divine-feminine-10th-anniversary-featuring-three-new-songs/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 17:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/the-mac-miller-estate-releases-the-divine-feminine-10th-anniversary-featuring-three-new-songs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Apathy, Little Vic  –  ‘Miles And Miles’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Produced by Apathy.The post Apathy, Little Vic&ndash;&lsquo;Miles And Miles&rsquo; first appeared on Rap Industry: New Hip Hop, Rap Videos, Music, News, &amp; more..]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/apathy-little-vic-miles-and-miles/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 17:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/apathy-little-vic-miles-and-miles/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fat Joe &ndash; &lsquo;Set Of Keys&rsquo; ft Pusha T &amp; Dre]]></title><description><![CDATA[&nbsp;<br />
Fat Joe, Pusha T, and Dre align for &ldquo;Set of Keys&rdquo; from Fat Joe&rsquo;s Organized Rhyme album<br />
Song produced by Cool &amp; DreThe post Fat Joe &ndash; &lsquo;Set Of Keys&rsquo; ft Pusha T &amp; Dre first appeared on Rap Industry: New Hip Hop, Rap Videos, Music, News, &amp; more..]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/fat-joe-ndash-lsquoset-of-keysrsquo-ft-pusha-t-amp-dre/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 17:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/fat-joe-ndash-lsquoset-of-keysrsquo-ft-pusha-t-amp-dre/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Quavo – ‘QRÖMELIFE’ album]]></title><description><![CDATA[The post Quavo &ndash; &lsquo;QR&Ouml;MELIFE&rsquo; album first appeared on Rap Industry: New Hip Hop, Rap Videos, Music, News, &amp; more..]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/quavo-qrmelife-album/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 17:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/quavo-qrmelife-album/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Drake – HABIBTI (FOMO)]]></title><description><![CDATA[The post Drake &ndash; HABIBTI (FOMO) first appeared on Rap Industry: New Hip Hop, Rap Videos, Music, News, &amp; more..]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/drake-habibti-fomo/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 17:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/drake-habibti-fomo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ciara Is Back In Her Maternity Fashion Era &amp; Looking Good]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Getty // We&rsquo;re Officially On Ciara Maternity Style WatchWe are officially on Ciara maternity style watch as she enters her latest pre-mommy era.Since dropping the bombshell news that she and husband Russell Wilson are expecting another baby, nicknamed &ldquo;Cinco,&rdquo; on September 6, the singer has wasted no time showing off her growing baby bump. Ciara announced the news with the caption, &ldquo;One more person to Love,&rdquo; alongside photos celebrating their growing family.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/ciara-is-back-in-her-maternity-fashion-era-amp-looking-good/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 15:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/ciara-is-back-in-her-maternity-fashion-era-amp-looking-good/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4’ Drops Propaganda-Style Trailer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Activision / Infinity Ward / Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4It&rsquo;s almost time to return to the battlefield as we inch closer to Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4&rsquo;s launch date, and to keep the buzz going, Activision dropped a new trailer for the game&rsquo;s campaign.<br />
During Thursday Night Football, we got a propaganda-style trailer for Modern Warfare 4&rsquo;s campaign, which will see all-out war break out on the Korean Peninsula as North Korea launches a full-scale invasion of South Kor]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/call-of-duty-modern-warfare-4-drops-propaganda-style-trailer/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 07:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/call-of-duty-modern-warfare-4-drops-propaganda-style-trailer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rick Ross Says He’s Innocent On All Things He’s Accused]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rick Ross Says He’s Innocent On All Things He’s Accused]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/rick-ross-says-hes-innocent-on-all-things-hes-accused/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 22:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/rick-ross-says-hes-innocent-on-all-things-hes-accused/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mayor Zohran Mamdani &amp; Nas Sit Down To Discuss Hip-Hop In New York City]]></title><description><![CDATA[Getty / Zohran Mamdani / NasNew York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is arguably the most beloved politician in America right now (outside of MAGA country anyway), and if New Yorkers didn&rsquo;t love him enough already, the good mayor is now looking to further solidify the Big Apple as the Mecca of Hip-Hop culture.On Wednesday (Sept. 30), the GOAT mayor premiered a quick video about the importance of Hip-Hop and sat down with none other than the iconic Queensbridge King, Nas, to break down his take o]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/mayor-zohran-mamdani-amp-nas-sit-down-to-discuss-hip-hop-in-new-york-city/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 22:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/mayor-zohran-mamdani-amp-nas-sit-down-to-discuss-hip-hop-in-new-york-city/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[So Fresh, So Smothered: OutKast Teams Up With Waffle House For New Collaboration]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Julia Beverly / GettyOutKast is bringing some Atlanta flavor to the merch game, teaming up with Waffle House for a collaboration that puts two hometown institutions at the same table. Andr&eacute; 3000 and Big Boi are celebrating the city&rsquo;s music and diner culture with a drop arriving Friday, Oct. 2.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/so-fresh-so-smothered-outkast-teams-up-with-waffle-house-for-new-collaboration/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 22:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/so-fresh-so-smothered-outkast-teams-up-with-waffle-house-for-new-collaboration/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spike Lee Restrained At Yankee Stadium Over Palestine Taunt]]></title><description><![CDATA[Caleb BowlinAcclaimed film&nbsp;director&nbsp;Spike Lee is at the center of a video that went viral online yesterday, showing him being restrained by security at Yankee Stadium after confronting a fan who allegedly asked him to say &ldquo;F&mdash; Palestine&rdquo; while taking a selfie.The situation occurred before Game 2 of the wild card series between the New York Yankees and the Boston Red Sox on Wednesday evening (September 30), with Spike Lee enjoying his usual routine of dining in the Lege]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/spike-lee-restrained-at-yankee-stadium-over-palestine-taunt/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 21:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/spike-lee-restrained-at-yankee-stadium-over-palestine-taunt/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Anthony Anderson Set To Host Soul Train Awards 2026.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Emmy- and Golden Globe-nominated acclaimed actor, comedian, and television host Anthony Anderson will host &ldquo;SOUL TRAIN AWARDS 2026,&rdquo; airing Friday, November 27 at 8 PM ET/PT on BET and CBS. Returning to the BET stage, Anderson will lead an unforgettable celebration of the artists, music, and enduring cultural legacy of the iconic &ldquo;Soul Train&rdquo; franchise, with a night of performances, tributes, and honors.<br />
Anderson previously hosted the BET Awards in 2015 and 2016 and serve]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/anthony-anderson-set-to-host-soul-train-awards-2026/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 21:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/anthony-anderson-set-to-host-soul-train-awards-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What Could Go Wrong?:Pete Hegseth Enlists Elon Musk To Review Future Warfare]]></title><description><![CDATA[Getty Images / Elon Musk / Pete HegsethPete Hegseth is really trying to doom us all. During his &ldquo;State of the Force&rdquo; presentation, the highly unqualified Defense Secretary announced that Elon Musk will review future warfare.What could possibly go wrong?<br />
In what is a great example of white mediocrity, Elon Musk, who did a piss poor job of saving the country money with DOGE, is now getting another taxpayer-funded gig thanks to his buddy Pete Hegseth.<br />
During the &ldquo;State of the Forc]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/what-could-go-wrongpete-hegseth-enlists-elon-musk-to-review-future-warfare/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 21:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/what-could-go-wrongpete-hegseth-enlists-elon-musk-to-review-future-warfare/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Natanya Performs “Show Me Right!”]]></title><description><![CDATA[Today, London-based artist Natanya shares her COLORSxSTUDIOS performance of &ldquo;SHOW ME RIGHT!&rdquo;, a standout track from her new mixtape, ATTITUDE ERA!.<br />
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Written, composed, and produced by Natanya Popoola, with co-production by Oscar Scheller, ATTITUDE ERA! marks a new chapter for the rising London artist. Following &ldquo;CANDYLAND!&rdquo;, &ldquo;DON&rsquo;T ASK!&rdquo;, and &ldquo;PLAY WITH A KISS!&rdquo;, the project explores desire, independence, vulnerability, and self-]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/natanya-performs-show-me-right/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 20:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/natanya-performs-show-me-right/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chance The Rapper Releases Acoustic Reimaginings Of Three Beloved Coloring Book Tracks.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chance The Rapper has released acoustic reimaginings of three fan-favorite tracks, &ldquo;Same Drugs,&rdquo; &ldquo;Blessings,&rdquo; and &ldquo;Summer Friends,&rdquo; from his landmark mixtape Coloring Book, as he continues celebrating the project&rsquo;s 10th anniversary on tour.<br />
Among the new recordings is an acoustic version of &ldquo;Same Drugs,&rdquo; the same arrangement Chance performed on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon in August to kick off the Coloring Book 10th anniversary cel]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/chance-the-rapper-releases-acoustic-reimaginings-of-three-beloved-coloring-book-tracks/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 19:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/chance-the-rapper-releases-acoustic-reimaginings-of-three-beloved-coloring-book-tracks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rick Ross Judge Has No idea Who He Is]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rick Ross Judge Has No idea Who He Is]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/rick-ross-judge-has-no-idea-who-he-is/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 18:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/rick-ross-judge-has-no-idea-who-he-is/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Playboi Carti On Deck For COMPLEXCON 2026 as Artistic Director.]]></title><description><![CDATA[ComplexCon will celebrate its 10-year anniversary October 3&ndash;4, 2026, making its Los Angeles debut with its most expansive edition yet, taking place across the Los Angeles Convention Center and Crypto Arena.<br />
After a record-breaking two-year run in Las Vegas, which welcomed more than 70,000 attendees in 2025, ComplexCon arrives in Los Angeles for the first time in festival history, bringing together more than 300 of the most influential brands alongside global music talent, artists, designer]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/playboi-carti-on-deck-for-complexcon-2026-as-artistic-director/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 18:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/playboi-carti-on-deck-for-complexcon-2026-as-artistic-director/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rick Ross Arrested in Connection with a Domestic Violence Incident.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rapper Rick Ross was arrested Thursday in connection with a domestic violence incident at his Star Island mansion, where a woman accused him of repeatedly striking her and restricting her breathing during an altercation in August, according to Miami Beach police.<br />
Ross, whose legal name is William Leonard Roberts II, voluntarily surrendered to detectives at Miami Beach Police headquarters Thursday before being taken into custody, police said. He was booked into the Turner Guilford Knight Correcti]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/rick-ross-arrested-in-connection-with-a-domestic-violence-incident/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 18:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/rick-ross-arrested-in-connection-with-a-domestic-violence-incident/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rick Ross Arrested In Miami Beach Following Ex-Girlfriend’s Domestic Abuse Allegations]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Prince Williams / GettyRick Ross has reportedly been arrested in Miami-Dade County on Thursday, according to reports.Legal records show the Port of Miami rapper was booked around 6 a.m. on charges of battery and battery by strangulation. The arrest follows allegations from Ross&rsquo; ex-girlfriend, Jazzma Kendrick, who accused the rapper of physically abusing her.Kendrick recently responded to a fan online who commented on her appearance, writing, &ldquo;I&rsquo;m seeing what Ross is se]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/rick-ross-arrested-in-miami-beach-following-ex-girlfriends-domestic-abuse-allegations/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 18:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/rick-ross-arrested-in-miami-beach-following-ex-girlfriends-domestic-abuse-allegations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dave East &amp; Harry Fraud &ndash; &lsquo;Stay With Me&rsquo;]]></title><description><![CDATA[The post Dave East &amp; Harry Fraud &ndash; &lsquo;Stay With Me&rsquo; first appeared on Rap Industry: New Hip Hop, Rap Videos, Music, News, &amp; more..]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/dave-east-amp-harry-fraud-ndash-lsquostay-with-mersquo/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 17:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/dave-east-amp-harry-fraud-ndash-lsquostay-with-mersquo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stevie Wonder – ‘Songs in the Key of Life 50’ EP With 4 Songs.]]></title><description><![CDATA[&nbsp;<br />
To celebrate the 50th anniversary of his 1976 masterwork Songs in the Key of Life, Stevie Wonder surprise-released Songs in the Key of Life 50: The EP on September 28, 2026. The 4-track project features previously unreleased studio recordings pulled straight from the original 1976 album sessions.<br />
Stevie personally curated the tracks, which were recently mixed by the album&rsquo;s original engineers, John Fischbach and Gary O Adante.The post Stevie Wonder &ndash; &lsquo;Songs in the Key o]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/stevie-wonder-songs-in-the-key-of-life-50-ep-with-4-songs/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 17:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/stevie-wonder-songs-in-the-key-of-life-50-ep-with-4-songs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meek Mill Speaks Out Against Streaming Impact On Artists]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Mitchell Leff / GettyMeek Mill is sharing his thoughts on the issues affecting the music industry, particularly how streaming has changed the business for artists.The Philly rapper has been vocal about the challenges he has faced since blowing up. With streaming affecting artists across every genre, Meek took to social media to express how he believes the current system has negatively impacted rappers.&ldquo;The business of music has gotten far from our hands. The way it operates and the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/meek-mill-speaks-out-against-streaming-impact-on-artists/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 16:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/meek-mill-speaks-out-against-streaming-impact-on-artists/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Michael Jordan’s 1998 NBA Finals Game 3 Jersey Sells For An Astounding $12.2M]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Manny Millan / GettyAir Jordans may be struggling to make an extra buck on the secondary market or even move off shelves at retail prices, but game-worn Michael Jordan attire remains a hot commodity among collectors and continues breaking records on the auction block in 2026.According to Hypebeast, a game-worn jersey that Jordan sweated into during Game 3 of the 1998 NBA Finals just sold for a record-setting $12.260,000 on Tuesday (Sept. 29) on JOOPITER. While it&rsquo;s no surprise that]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/michael-jordans-1998-nba-finals-game-3-jersey-sells-for-an-astounding-122m/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 14:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/michael-jordans-1998-nba-finals-game-3-jersey-sells-for-an-astounding-122m/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hot Girl Wings: Megan Thee Stallion Is Joining The Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: JC Olivera/WireImage / JC Olivera/WireImageMegan Thee Stallion is adding another major fashion moment to her r&eacute;sum&eacute;, and this time the Hot Girl Coach is getting her Victoria&rsquo;s Secrets wings.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/hot-girl-wings-megan-thee-stallion-is-joining-the-victorias-secret-fashion-show/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 14:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/hot-girl-wings-megan-thee-stallion-is-joining-the-victorias-secret-fashion-show/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spike Lee Gets Trolled At Dinner For P@lestine Views ; Security Called]]></title><description><![CDATA[Spike Lee Gets Trolled At Dinner For P@lestine Views ; Security Called]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/spike-lee-gets-trolled-at-dinner-for-plestine-views-security-called/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 05:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/spike-lee-gets-trolled-at-dinner-for-plestine-views-security-called/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[TJ Porter Opens Up About Def Jam Exit, Skilla Baby &amp; Being The &quot;President Of Harlem&quot;]]></title><description><![CDATA[TJ Porter Opens Up About Def Jam Exit, Skilla Baby &amp; Being The &quot;President Of Harlem&quot;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/tj-porter-opens-up-about-def-jam-exit-skilla-baby-amp-being-the-quotpresident-of-harlemquot/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 00:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/tj-porter-opens-up-about-def-jam-exit-skilla-baby-amp-being-the-quotpresident-of-harlemquot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wyclef's Eric B &amp; Rakim Moment Was The Start Of His Legendary Career!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wyclef's Eric B &amp; Rakim Moment Was The Start Of His Legendary Career!]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/wyclefs-eric-b-amp-rakim-moment-was-the-start-of-his-legendary-career/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 00:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/wyclefs-eric-b-amp-rakim-moment-was-the-start-of-his-legendary-career/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[50 Cent BM Daphne Joy Confirms 3 Some with Kanye West &amp; Bianca Censori]]></title><description><![CDATA[50 Cent BM Daphne Joy Confirms 3 Some with Kanye West &amp; Bianca Censori]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/50-cent-bm-daphne-joy-confirms-3-some-with-kanye-west-amp-bianca-censori/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 21:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/50-cent-bm-daphne-joy-confirms-3-some-with-kanye-west-amp-bianca-censori/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fabulous, Maino, Jim Jones &amp; Dave East Have The Biggest Pause Moment Ever]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fabulous, Maino, Jim Jones &amp; Dave East Have The Biggest Pause Moment Ever]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/fabulous-maino-jim-jones-amp-dave-east-have-the-biggest-pause-moment-ever/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 20:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/fabulous-maino-jim-jones-amp-dave-east-have-the-biggest-pause-moment-ever/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Schmitt Stain: GOP Senator Gets Dragged For Lying On Jack Smith]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Win McNamee / GettyOn Tuesday (September 29), former Special Counsel Jack Smith appeared before the Senate Judiciary Committee to answer questions about his efforts to prosecute Donald Trump in connection with the aftermath of the 2020 presidential election. One Republican senator tried and failed spectacularly to smear Smith and was ripped apart for it.Eric Schmitt, the junior senator from Missouri, decided to set himself apart in attacking the former special counsel by alleging that he]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/schmitt-stain-gop-senator-gets-dragged-for-lying-on-jack-smith/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 20:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/schmitt-stain-gop-senator-gets-dragged-for-lying-on-jack-smith/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sean “Diddy” Combs Maintains Mogul Ways While Imprisoned]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sean &ldquo;Diddy&rdquo; Combs is currently imprisoned in New Jersey in a low-security facility and is reportedly enjoying the trappings of the outside world. According to a new report, Sean &ldquo;Diddy&rdquo; Combs has access to antidepressants, massages on demand, and expensive liquor.According to NBC News, Sean &ldquo;Diddy&rdquo; Combs, 56, is maintaining his mogul ways while imprisoned at Fort Dix federal prison. By way of sources who spoke with the outlet, Combs has access to cellphones t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/sean-diddy-combs-maintains-mogul-ways-while-imprisoned/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 19:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/sean-diddy-combs-maintains-mogul-ways-while-imprisoned/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sherrionn Documents Her Hustle in – “Way Up”]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chicago singer, songwriter, and audio engineer Sherrionn returns with the official video for &ldquo;Way Up,&rdquo; a standout from her debut mixtape, Honey Trap, out now via Young Chop&rsquo;s Chop Squad Records.<br />
More than a traditional music video, &ldquo;Way Up&rdquo; serves as a visual diary of Sherrionn&rsquo;s journey so far. Piecing together footage from different stages of her life and career a la Kanye West&rsquo;s &ldquo;Through the Wire,&rdquo; the raw, documentary-style visual moves f]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/sherrionn-documents-her-hustle-in-way-up/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 19:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/sherrionn-documents-her-hustle-in-way-up/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Czarface: The Mask, The Myth &amp; The Mission With Esoteric (Interview).]]></title><description><![CDATA[By: Todd &ldquo;DG&rdquo; DavisRapindustry.comPhotos by Steve Sweatpants Irby<br />
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Some groups make records. Some create characters.&nbsp;Czarface did both&mdash;and then built an entire universe around the idea.<br />
Born in 2013 from the collision of Boston underground veterans&nbsp;7L &amp; Esoteric&nbsp;and Wu-Tang Clan cornerstone&nbsp;Inspectah Deck, Czarface arrived with an old-school soul and a completely modern imagination. Three artists with different histories, but one shared mission: make]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/czarface-the-mask-the-myth-amp-the-mission-with-esoteric-interview/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 18:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/czarface-the-mask-the-myth-amp-the-mission-with-esoteric-interview/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wale – ‘Talk To Me’ (Freestyle)]]></title><description><![CDATA[The post Wale &ndash; &lsquo;Talk To Me&rsquo; (Freestyle) first appeared on Rap Industry: New Hip Hop, Rap Videos, Music, News, &amp; more..]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/wale-talk-to-me-freestyle/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 17:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/wale-talk-to-me-freestyle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[JAŸ-Z Files Second Appeal In Tony Buzbee Extortion Case Following Jane Doe Recantation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Al Bello / GettyJA&Yuml;-Z is taking another swing at his ongoing legal battle with attorney Tony Buzbee after the woman who previously accused the Hip-Hop mogul of sexual assault formally recanted her allegations.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/ja-z-files-second-appeal-in-tony-buzbee-extortion-case-following-jane-doe-recantation/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 16:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/ja-z-files-second-appeal-in-tony-buzbee-extortion-case-following-jane-doe-recantation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tom Cruise Jams On Jennifer Hudson's Spirit Tunnel at The Jennifer Hudson Show.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tom Cruise Jams On Jennifer Hudson's Spirit Tunnel at The Jennifer Hudson Show.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/tom-cruise-jams-on-jennifer-hudsons-spirit-tunnel-at-the-jennifer-hudson-show/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 05:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/tom-cruise-jams-on-jennifer-hudsons-spirit-tunnel-at-the-jennifer-hudson-show/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wale Ponders His Time In The Music Industry In Now-Deleted Tweet]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wale and his immense talent as a rapper are often unfairly juxtaposed with his human moments online, sharing his personal concerns and parts of his journey. In a recent moment this week on social media that is now deleted, Wale expressed measurable disdain in connection with his time in the music industry, prompting passionate replies.<br />
On Monday (September 28), Wale, 42, shared the following on social media:Oversharing. Journal entry..that I&rsquo;ll probably delete.Im sorry . I really apologize]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/wale-ponders-his-time-in-the-music-industry-in-now-deleted-tweet/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 23:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/wale-ponders-his-time-in-the-music-industry-in-now-deleted-tweet/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LeBron James Leaves 76ers' Philly Practice In The Helicopter]]></title><description><![CDATA[LeBron James Leaves 76ers' Philly Practice In The Helicopter]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/lebron-james-leaves-76ers-philly-practice-in-the-helicopter/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 23:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/lebron-james-leaves-76ers-philly-practice-in-the-helicopter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[J.R. Smith Arrested On Assault Charge For “Family Violence”]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Michael Reaves / GettyFormer NBA player J.R. Smith has landed in legal trouble.According to ESPN, the two-time NBA champion was arrested in Texas on Monday and charged with assault causing &ldquo;bodily injury family violence.&rdquo;The details and circumstances surrounding the arrest are still unknown. Cops weren&rsquo;t called to the scene; instead, an active warrant was issued for his arrest.&nbsp;A police officer&rsquo;s in-car license plate reader alerted them to a vehicle traveling]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/jr-smith-arrested-on-assault-charge-for-family-violence/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 22:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/jr-smith-arrested-on-assault-charge-for-family-violence/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bloodhound Q50 Affiliate Poohman Reportedly Killed In Shooting]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: @bloodhoundq50.762 / IGBloodhound Q50 affiliate Poohman was reportedly shot and killed following Q50&rsquo;s funeral.The Bloodhound Drill City rapper was reportedly shot at a gas station near 76th and Cottage Grove Avenue. After being shot, Poohman was still able to get into his Dodge Challenger and flee the scene in an attempt to get medical help.The alleged shooters reportedly continued following Poohman and fired additional shots as he drove away.Shortly after leaving the gas station,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/bloodhound-q50-affiliate-poohman-reportedly-killed-in-shooting/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 22:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/bloodhound-q50-affiliate-poohman-reportedly-killed-in-shooting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[N’Credible Seed Spreader Nick Cannon Promises Netflix Docuseries Will Tell All About His 12-Kid Family]]></title><description><![CDATA[Richard Rodriguez / Nick CannonFor those who care, Nick Cannon has a docuseries on the way, and according to the Wild &lsquo;n Out creator, he&rsquo;s not leaving out any details about his ridiculously large family.<br />
Speaking with US Weekly, Nick Cannon delved into the upcoming Netflix docuseries that will cover his N&rsquo;credible seed-spreading, which resulted in 12 children with six women, and he promises it will not be light on details or dodge any questions about his unusual family dynamic.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/ncredible-seed-spreader-nick-cannon-promises-netflix-docuseries-will-tell-all-about-his-12-kid-family/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 21:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/ncredible-seed-spreader-nick-cannon-promises-netflix-docuseries-will-tell-all-about-his-12-kid-family/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stevie Wonder Unveils New ‘Songs in The Key Of Life’ Tracks]]></title><description><![CDATA[Stevie Wonder&lsquo;s 18th studio album, Songs in the Key of Life, was released 50 years ago on September 28, 1976. To commemorate the moment, Stevie Wonder unveiled four new songs from the Songs in the Key of Life sessions.For many fans of Stevie Wonder, Songs in the Key of Life is considered to be the legendary singer and songwriter&rsquo;s magnum opus. This sentiment is apparently known to Wonder, as he&rsquo;s recently revealed that he&rsquo;s launching an 180-stop tour in connection with th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/stevie-wonder-unveils-new-songs-in-the-key-of-life-tracks/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 20:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/stevie-wonder-unveils-new-songs-in-the-key-of-life-tracks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lil Wayne Reveals He's Engaged To Be Married Along With Hotboy BG]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lil Wayne Reveals He's Engaged To Be Married Along With Hotboy BG]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/lil-wayne-reveals-hes-engaged-to-be-married-along-with-hotboy-bg/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 19:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/lil-wayne-reveals-hes-engaged-to-be-married-along-with-hotboy-bg/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Marvel To Re-Release &lsquo;Spider-Man: Brand New Day&rsquo; With New Footage, Cameos &amp; Extended Scenes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Sony Pictures / MarvelThe past summer&rsquo;s Spider-Man: Brand New Day was by far the biggest box office blockbuster Marvel has released since 2019&rsquo;s Avengers: Endgame, and though it fell short of the $3 billion mark that no film has ever crossed, Marvel has a plan to make that happen.According to Deadline, Marvel Studios is set to re-release Spider-Man: Brand New Day sometime later this year with additional footage following the success of their recently re-released Avengers Endg]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/marvel-to-re-release-lsquospider-man-brand-new-dayrsquo-with-new-footage-cameos-amp-extended-scenes/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 19:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/marvel-to-re-release-lsquospider-man-brand-new-dayrsquo-with-new-footage-cameos-amp-extended-scenes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Forever Migos: Quavo &amp; Offset Reunite For New Music]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Paras Griffin / GettyQuavo and Offset have laid down a new record together, marking the first time the two have linked up musically since the Migos split.After years of fans calling for the group to reunite, it looks like Huncho and Set are starting to link back up. Following the tragic death of Takeoff, Quavo and Offset were rarely seen together, leading to speculation about where their relationship stood.Rumors of a falling out continued to swirl, especially as Quavo and Takeoff remain]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/forever-migos-quavo-amp-offset-reunite-for-new-music/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 18:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/forever-migos-quavo-amp-offset-reunite-for-new-music/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Music Survey Reveals 74% of Independent Artists Earned Under $1,000 in 2025, Even as Releasing Music Gets Easier.]]></title><description><![CDATA[The barrier to making and releasing music has never been lower for independent artists. The barrier to making a living from it is another story. Ditto Music, a global music distribution and label services company with offices in New York, Los Angeles, the U.K. and Australia, today announced findings from The Independent Music Report 2026: 74% of independent artists earned less than $1,000 from music last year, while 64% work a full- or part-time job outside of music.<br />
Gathering insights from over]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/new-music-survey-reveals-74-of-independent-artists-earned-under-1000-in-2025-even-as-releasing-music-gets-easier/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 18:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/new-music-survey-reveals-74-of-independent-artists-earned-under-1000-in-2025-even-as-releasing-music-gets-easier/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Universal Music Group Announces Newly Created Role  for President, Global Brands and Commercial Partnerships.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Universal Music Group (UMG), today announced the appointment of Libby Bush to the newly created role of President, Global Brands and Commercial Partnerships, starting in November. Bush will lead a new global function that brings together UMG&rsquo;s brands, media, and commercial partnership businesses, including Universal Music Group for Brands (UMGB). Based in Los Angeles, Bush will report to UMG&rsquo;s Chief Operating Officer Boyd Muir.<br />
Great artists create worlds around their music, attracti]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/universal-music-group-announces-newly-created-role-for-president-global-brands-and-commercial-partnerships/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 17:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/universal-music-group-announces-newly-created-role-for-president-global-brands-and-commercial-partnerships/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Buddy – ‘Back to the Hood’ (Moves to Make)- The Drop FX]]></title><description><![CDATA[&nbsp;<br />
Producer: Rance 1500Producer: Mike &amp; KeysMixing Engineer: Joshua SchubackThe post Buddy &ndash; &lsquo;Back to the Hood&rsquo; (Moves to Make)- The Drop FX first appeared on Rap Industry: New Hip Hop, Rap Videos, Music, News, &amp; more..]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/buddy-back-to-the-hood-moves-to-make-the-drop-fx/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 17:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/buddy-back-to-the-hood-moves-to-make-the-drop-fx/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LilGoatD3 – Girls (Tyler, The Creator Remix)]]></title><description><![CDATA[The post LilGoatD3 &ndash; Girls (Tyler, The Creator Remix) first appeared on Rap Industry: New Hip Hop, Rap Videos, Music, News, &amp; more..]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/lilgoatd3-girls-tyler-the-creator-remix/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 17:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/lilgoatd3-girls-tyler-the-creator-remix/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Worth – ‘Thought You Knew’  Ft. Chuck Strangers, Blu, Malz Monday, WESTSIDE BOOGIE, Ben Reilly, John Michel, ICECOLDBISHOP, Aaron Rose, Henny Spitz.]]></title><description><![CDATA[&nbsp;<br />
Mastering Engineer, Mixing Engineer: Xavier WalkerProducer: Chuck StrangersThe post Worth &ndash; &lsquo;Thought You Knew&rsquo;Ft. Chuck Strangers, Blu, Malz Monday, WESTSIDE BOOGIE, Ben Reilly, John Michel, ICECOLDBISHOP, Aaron Rose, Henny Spitz. first appeared on Rap Industry: New Hip Hop, Rap Videos, Music, News, &amp; more..]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/worth-thought-you-knew-ft-chuck-strangers-blu-malz-monday-westside-boogie-ben-reilly-john-michel-icecoldbishop-aaron-rose-henny-spitz/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 17:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/worth-thought-you-knew-ft-chuck-strangers-blu-malz-monday-westside-boogie-ben-reilly-john-michel-icecoldbishop-aaron-rose-henny-spitz/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Luke Defends Yung Miami &amp; Says She Has The Secret Most Rappers Miss]]></title><description><![CDATA[Luke Defends Yung Miami &amp; Says She Has The Secret Most Rappers Miss]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/luke-defends-yung-miami-amp-says-she-has-the-secret-most-rappers-miss/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 16:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/luke-defends-yung-miami-amp-says-she-has-the-secret-most-rappers-miss/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Drake Teases Multiple New Songs Set To Drop This Thursday]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Mike Marsland/WireImage / Mike Marsland/WireImageDrake may be ready to unload a whole clip of new music following the release of his short film, FOMO.After previewing several snippets throughout the short film, fans could be getting some of those records sooner than expected. The OVO rapper confirmed that a &ldquo;bunch of songs&rdquo; are expected to drop Thursday.One of the standout snippets was Drake&rsquo;s collaboration with Don Toliver, &ldquo;Choosin&rsquo; Texas,&rdquo; which has]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/drake-teases-multiple-new-songs-set-to-drop-this-thursday/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 15:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/drake-teases-multiple-new-songs-set-to-drop-this-thursday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Larry June Reimagines A $4K Designer Chair]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: @PaulinPaulinPaulin / InstagramFor years now, we&rsquo;ve seen many rappers take a crack at designing sneakers, apparel, and even automobiles. But are we now entering an era where MC&rsquo;s take on home decor? It certainly seems that way.According to HighSnobiety, the high-end French furniture brand Paulin, Paulin, Paulin is launching a new &ldquo;DroPPP&rdquo; collaboration project, in which artists reimagine some of the company&rsquo;s classic furniture pieces. The first artist to kic]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/larry-june-reimagines-a-4k-designer-chair/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 03:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/larry-june-reimagines-a-4k-designer-chair/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Migos ‘Hotel Lobby’ Memes That Will Have You Laughing All Day]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Screenshot / YoutubeThe internet has officially checked into the Hotel Lobby, and apparently nobody is checking out anytime soon. These Migos &ldquo;Hotel Lobby&rdquo; memes will have you laughing all day.&nbsp;Quavo and Takeoff&rsquo;s 2022 COLORS performance of &ldquo;Hotel Lobby&rdquo; has found a whole new life on social media thanks to a wave of AI-generated edits that put everybody from fictional characters to politicians in the place of the late Migos rapper and his uncle. The ori]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/migos-hotel-lobby-memes-that-will-have-you-laughing-all-day/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 00:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/migos-hotel-lobby-memes-that-will-have-you-laughing-all-day/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Calypso Legend The Mighty Sparrow, Dies at 91]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Al Pereira / GettyThe Mighty Sparrow, known as &ldquo;The Calypso King,&rdquo; regaling audiences for over 60 years and solidifying the music of his homeland of Trinidad and Tobago globally, passed away Sunday (Sept. 27) at age 91 in Queens, New York, after a &ldquo;brief illness.&rdquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/calypso-legend-the-mighty-sparrow-dies-at-91/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 22:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/calypso-legend-the-mighty-sparrow-dies-at-91/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jacquees Hit With DUI Charge After Florida Arrest]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Brianna Bryson / GettyJacquees has reportedly been arrested in Broward County, according to sources.The R&amp;B singer was arrested on three charges: DUI, resisting arrest without violence, and battery on an officer, firefighter, or EMT. According to WSVN, the B.E.D. singer was found sleeping inside a car in Hollywood, Florida.Jacquees reportedly became combative with first responders who were on the scene, according to the report.The arrest comes as Jacquees has been on a press run for]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/jacquees-hit-with-dui-charge-after-florida-arrest/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 22:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/jacquees-hit-with-dui-charge-after-florida-arrest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Has Being &quot;A Brand&quot; Messed Rappers Up? Maino Explains!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Has Being &quot;A Brand&quot; Messed Rappers Up? Maino Explains!]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/has-being-quota-brandquot-messed-rappers-up-maino-explains/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 21:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/has-being-quota-brandquot-messed-rappers-up-maino-explains/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Madonna Gets Dragged Over 2026 MTV Music Video Awards Showing]]></title><description><![CDATA[Madonna has nothing left to prove as one of the top-selling female artists of all time. This year&rsquo;s MTV Music Video Awards showcased the icon, who notched several awards and nominations, but it appears her time at the event had some hiccups.Madonna, 68, was nominated for 13 awards at this year&rsquo;s VMAs, which the always-working Snoop Dogg hosted. Madge opened up the event with a performance en route to taking home seven Moonman trophies amid stars she most likely inspired.<br />
What has fol]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/madonna-gets-dragged-over-2026-mtv-music-video-awards-showing/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 21:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/madonna-gets-dragged-over-2026-mtv-music-video-awards-showing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New York Prosecutors Reopen Alleged Cornell University Gang Rape Case]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cornell University is at the center of a developing matter involving an alleged gang rape case that took place in 2024. Prosecutors are reopening the matter after the alleged victim filed a civil lawsuit against a group of fraternity members at Cornell University.ABC News reports that prosecutors in Tompkins County in Central New York State are examining the claims made by a Jane Doe, the alleged victim of the assault. According to Tompkins County District Attorney Matthew Van Houten, his office]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/new-york-prosecutors-reopen-alleged-cornell-university-gang-rape-case/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 18:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/new-york-prosecutors-reopen-alleged-cornell-university-gang-rape-case/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UMG Appoints Òscar Celma as Senior Vice President, Applied AI and Machine Learning.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Universal Music Group today announced the appointment of &Ograve;scar Celma as Senior Vice President, Applied AI and Machine Learning, effective immediately.A recognized expert in AI, machine learning and music recommendation, Celma has helped shape how people discover and experience music. At Spotify, he helped lead the development of AI-powered personalized listening experiences including AI DJ, Jam and Daylist, as well as personalization and discovery products used by hundreds of millions of]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/umg-appoints-scar-celma-as-senior-vice-president-applied-ai-and-machine-learning/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 18:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/umg-appoints-scar-celma-as-senior-vice-president-applied-ai-and-machine-learning/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spank Horton Gets Real About Kevin Hart, Wild Bachelor Parties &amp; His Next Move]]></title><description><![CDATA[Spank Horton Gets Real About Kevin Hart, Wild Bachelor Parties &amp; His Next Move]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/spank-horton-gets-real-about-kevin-hart-wild-bachelor-parties-amp-his-next-move/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/spank-horton-gets-real-about-kevin-hart-wild-bachelor-parties-amp-his-next-move/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yung Manny On Faith, Fame &amp; Finding Balance At Bowie State | Live Wire]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: LIVE WIRE / iOneLive Wire is back with an exclusive conversation with rapper Yung Manny.During the ONE Yard HBCU Tour, Live Wire stopped at Bowie State University and sat down with Yung Manny to talk about his rise in Hip-Hop.The Maryland rapper revealed that he wasn&rsquo;t always vocal about making music. In fact, both his mother and sister found out he was making music through a YouTube search. While balancing his music career, Yung Manny also attends Bowie State University, where he&]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/yung-manny-on-faith-fame-amp-finding-balance-at-bowie-state-live-wire/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 17:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/yung-manny-on-faith-fame-amp-finding-balance-at-bowie-state-live-wire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Young Thug Says Rich Homie Quan Was “My Brudda Forever”]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Brad Barket/BET / GettyRich Homie Quan&rsquo;s longtime affiliate, Rich Homie Nard, has some words for Young Thug.Nard recently took to social media to ask Thug to let go of whatever happened between him and the late Rich Homie Quan.&nbsp;&ldquo;@thuggerthugger1 u said until we d.i.e Quan gone and not coming back come on slime !!!!!!&nbsp;Y&rsquo;all n*ggas was kids having y&rsquo;all way @richhomiequan loved u homie&hellip; Stop doing da homie like dat that&rsquo;s not P slime! u tattoo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/young-thug-says-rich-homie-quan-was-my-brudda-forever/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 17:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/young-thug-says-rich-homie-quan-was-my-brudda-forever/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2026 MTV Video Music Awards – Winners List.]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 2026 MTV Video Music Awards returned to Los Angeles on Sunday night, bringing together music&rsquo;s biggest stars at the Peacock Theater for a celebration of the year&rsquo;s most-talked-about songs, videos and artists.<br />
Hosted by Snoop Dogg, the event featured memorable performances and major wins, including Madonna&rsquo;s first VMA performance in 23 years and Taylor Swift becoming the most-awarded artist in VMA history.<br />
Here&rsquo;s the full list of 2026 MTV Video Music Awards winners<br />
Vid]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/2026-mtv-video-music-awards-winners-list/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 17:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/2026-mtv-video-music-awards-winners-list/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Floyd Mayweather Says Trump Is &quot;The Best President We Ever Had&quot;]]></title><description><![CDATA[Floyd Mayweather Says Trump Is &quot;The Best President We Ever Had&quot;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/floyd-mayweather-says-trump-is-quotthe-best-president-we-ever-hadquot/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 03:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/floyd-mayweather-says-trump-is-quotthe-best-president-we-ever-hadquot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Craziest Grave / Headstone EVER - A Whole Car!]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Craziest Grave / Headstone EVER - A Whole Car!]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/the-craziest-grave-headstone-ever-a-whole-car/</link><pubDate>Sun, 27 Sep 2026 23:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/the-craziest-grave-headstone-ever-a-whole-car/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nicki MAGA Minaj Stupidly Urges Young Voters To “Vote Red”]]></title><description><![CDATA[Slaven Vlasic / Nicki MinajNicki MAGA Minaj is standing ten toes down for Donald Trump and slumping Republicans, and social media is roasting her and her awful wig.The Queen of the Barbs&rsquo; descent into far-right politics has been one of the more interesting things to watch, especially as she continues to proudly support the absolute worst president in modern times, Donald Trump.The Young Money rapper-turned-MAGA token took her ridiculous act on My View with Lara Trump on Fox News, where she]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/nicki-maga-minaj-stupidly-urges-young-voters-to-vote-red/</link><pubDate>Sun, 27 Sep 2026 18:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/nicki-maga-minaj-stupidly-urges-young-voters-to-vote-red/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rick Ross &amp; Ex Jazzma In Happier Times, Dancing, Taking Selfies]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rick Ross &amp; Ex Jazzma In Happier Times, Dancing, Taking Selfies]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/rick-ross-amp-ex-jazzma-in-happier-times-dancing-taking-selfies/</link><pubDate>Sun, 27 Sep 2026 18:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/rick-ross-amp-ex-jazzma-in-happier-times-dancing-taking-selfies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Insomniac Games’ Latest ‘Marvel’s Wolverine’ Patch Allows You To Almost Completely Turn Off Scent Trails]]></title><description><![CDATA[Insomniac Games / Marvel&rsquo;s WolverineMarvel&rsquo;s Wolverine has been accused of aggressive &ldquo;hand-holding&rdquo; because of some of its features. Insomniac dropped a new patch that addresses one of its most talked-about &ldquo;issues,&rdquo; the scent trail.<br />
No one would have thought Insomniac&rsquo;s latest superhero video game,&nbsp;Marvel&rsquo;s Wolverine, would be one of the most polarizing games released in 2026, but it is.<br />
Critics immediately called out the game&rsquo;s aggres]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/insomniac-games-latest-marvels-wolverine-patch-allows-you-to-almost-completely-turn-off-scent-trails/</link><pubDate>Sun, 27 Sep 2026 06:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/insomniac-games-latest-marvels-wolverine-patch-allows-you-to-almost-completely-turn-off-scent-trails/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Teddy Riley Explains Criminal Aspect In Hip-Hop To Chuck Jigsaw Creekmur⁩]]></title><description><![CDATA[Teddy Riley Explains Criminal Aspect In Hip-Hop To Chuck Jigsaw Creekmur⁩]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/teddy-riley-explains-criminal-aspect-in-hip-hop-to-chuck-jigsaw-creekmur/</link><pubDate>Sun, 27 Sep 2026 04:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/teddy-riley-explains-criminal-aspect-in-hip-hop-to-chuck-jigsaw-creekmur/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jermaine Dupri Explains What Most Producers Are Doing So Wrong]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jermaine Dupri Explains What Most Producers Are Doing So Wrong]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/jermaine-dupri-explains-what-most-producers-are-doing-so-wrong/</link><pubDate>Sat, 26 Sep 2026 22:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/jermaine-dupri-explains-what-most-producers-are-doing-so-wrong/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lil Durk's Lawyer Talks YNW Melly's Case &amp; Why It's Cruel And Wrong]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lil Durk's Lawyer Talks YNW Melly's Case &amp; Why It's Cruel And Wrong]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/lil-durks-lawyer-talks-ynw-mellys-case-amp-why-its-cruel-and-wrong/</link><pubDate>Sat, 26 Sep 2026 21:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/lil-durks-lawyer-talks-ynw-mellys-case-amp-why-its-cruel-and-wrong/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Is Bobby Shmurda Back? He Performed In NYC Last Night...]]></title><description><![CDATA[Is Bobby Shmurda Back? He Performed In NYC Last Night...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/is-bobby-shmurda-back-he-performed-in-nyc-last-night/</link><pubDate>Sat, 26 Sep 2026 20:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/is-bobby-shmurda-back-he-performed-in-nyc-last-night/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Second Source Alleges Netanyahu Knew of Pending Hamas Attack]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Xinhua News Agency / GettyIsraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is now facing another allegation that he had advanced knowledge of the terror attacks carried out in Gaza on October 7, 2023. It comes after his fiery speech at the United Nations on Thursday (September 24).According to reports, Netanyahu was contacted secretly by Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed, the president of the United Arab Emirates in late September 2023. Sheikh Mohammad told the prime minister that Hamas was planning to]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/second-source-alleges-netanyahu-knew-of-pending-hamas-attack/</link><pubDate>Sat, 26 Sep 2026 18:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/second-source-alleges-netanyahu-knew-of-pending-hamas-attack/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nicki Minaj Is Back At It]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nicki Minaj Is Back At It]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/nicki-minaj-is-back-at-it/</link><pubDate>Sat, 26 Sep 2026 18:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/nicki-minaj-is-back-at-it/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jhené Aiko – “Ghost”]]></title><description><![CDATA[&nbsp;<br />
written by: Jhen&eacute; Aiko Efuru Chilombo<br />
I&rsquo;m goin 90 on the 90I&rsquo;m tryna leave the past behind meNot tryna let the pain define meBut it always find meIt&rsquo;s all that I knowAll that I knowAll that I know<br />
Now I am a ghost<br />
It&rsquo;s all that I knewIt&rsquo;s all that I knewIt&rsquo;s all that I knewI&rsquo;m stuck in a loop&hellip;<br />
I&rsquo;m goin 90 on the 19I&rsquo;m in my white jeep in HawaiiI&rsquo;m tryna let my angels guide meBut we&rsquo;re always fighting<br />
It&rsquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/jhen-aiko-ghost/</link><pubDate>Sat, 26 Sep 2026 17:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/jhen-aiko-ghost/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[1K Phew x Timbaland – ‘SAFE!’]]></title><description><![CDATA[The post 1K Phew x Timbaland &ndash; &lsquo;SAFE!&rsquo; first appeared on Rap Industry: New Hip Hop, Rap Videos, Music, News, &amp; more..]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/1k-phew-x-timbaland-safe/</link><pubDate>Sat, 26 Sep 2026 17:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/1k-phew-x-timbaland-safe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sony Music Group Becomes First Music Company to Join ARIAM.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sony Music Group has joined the Alliance for Responsible Innovation in the Arts &amp; Media (ARIAM), becoming the first music company to join the global coalition focused on advancing responsible AI across the creative, media and sports sectors. The addition of Sony Music expands ARIAM&rsquo;s reach into the music industry and brings an important new voice to its work around the development of AI policies that protect creativity and consumers while supporting innovation. The announcement was mad]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/sony-music-group-becomes-first-music-company-to-join-ariam/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 22:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/sony-music-group-becomes-first-music-company-to-join-ariam/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MoneyBagg Yo &amp; Ari Fletcher Spark Wedding Rumors In New Photo]]></title><description><![CDATA[Over the past seven years, Moneybagg Yo and Ari Fletcher have had an on-again, off-again relationship, but the pair is seemingly doing well these days. According to images that surfaced online, Moneybagg Yo and Ari Fletcher are in romantic bliss, and one image in particular has sparked wedding rumors.A carousel of images posted on Ari Fletcher&rsquo;s Instagram page features several images with Moneybagg Yo in various locales. The first of them shows the pair kissing while wearing traditional wh]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/moneybagg-yo-amp-ari-fletcher-spark-wedding-rumors-in-new-photo/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 22:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/moneybagg-yo-amp-ari-fletcher-spark-wedding-rumors-in-new-photo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oakland Rapper Ovrkast. Opens Up About Legal Battle With OutKast]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Gary Gershoff / GettyOakland Rapper Ovrkast. has opened up about his ongoing legal battle with OutKast.The legendary Atlanta duo reportedly filed a lawsuit against Ovrkast. over his stage name, claiming it is too similar to the group&rsquo;s name. The legal battle came as a shock to the Oakland MC, who expressed his disappointment over the situation.In a series of posts, Ovrkast. explained that the situation has been an ongoing battle behind the scenes for some time.&ldquo;There&rsquo;s]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/oakland-rapper-ovrkast-opens-up-about-legal-battle-with-outkast/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 22:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/oakland-rapper-ovrkast-opens-up-about-legal-battle-with-outkast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mark Zuckerberg Downplays Ray-Ban Meta’s “Pervert Glasses” Criticism]]></title><description><![CDATA[picture alliance / Mark ZuckerbergMark Zuckerberg isn&rsquo;t too concerned about the nefarious use of his company&rsquo;s Meta Ray-Ban smart glasses.<br />
In an interview with NBC News, Mark Zuckerberg was pressed about people labeling the popular accessory as &ldquo;pervert glasses&rdquo; and reported deactivating the light indicator that lets people know that the glasses are recording or snapping a photo.Zuckerberg largely dismissed the claims by pointing out how few people were engaging in the &l]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/mark-zuckerberg-downplays-ray-ban-metas-pervert-glasses-criticism/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 21:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/mark-zuckerberg-downplays-ray-ban-metas-pervert-glasses-criticism/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Landstrip Chip – ‘Sin For Me’ ft. Pusha T]]></title><description><![CDATA[The post Landstrip Chip &ndash; &lsquo;Sin For Me&rsquo; ft. Pusha T first appeared on Rap Industry: New Hip Hop, Rap Videos, Music, News, &amp; more..]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/landstrip-chip-sin-for-me-ft-pusha-t/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 20:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/landstrip-chip-sin-for-me-ft-pusha-t/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[JAŸ-Z Rape Accuser Recants Entire Story: “There Is No Truth To Any Of My Claims”]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: BG048/Bauer-Griffin / GettyWhen news broke in late 2024 that an anonymous woman was accusing JA&Yuml;-Z, and Sean &ldquo;Diddy&rdquo; Combs, of sexual assault, the Brooklyn rapper-turned-mogul vehemently denied the claim. Now in September 2026, the Jane Doe recanted her story &mdash; and she says she made the entire thing up.<br />
According to Rolling Stone, the aforementioned former accuser wrote, &ldquo;Shawn &lsquo;Jay-Z&rsquo; Carter never raped me. I have never met or spoken to Mr. Carte]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/ja-z-rape-accuser-recants-entire-story-there-is-no-truth-to-any-of-my-claims/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 20:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/ja-z-rape-accuser-recants-entire-story-there-is-no-truth-to-any-of-my-claims/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Biggest Takeaways From Trae The Truth &amp; Mozzy&rsquo;s New Album &lsquo;Still Tapped In&rsquo;]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: @mozzy / InstagramTrae The Truth and Mozzy link up for their collaborative album, Still Tapped In.This is what it sounds like when two regions come together for some music. Trae, an OG who has remained relevant for decades, doesn&rsquo;t skip a beat and shows why he&rsquo;s still one of Houston&rsquo;s most respected MC&rsquo;s. Mozzy has also been a breath of fresh air when talking about the latest MCs to come out the West Coast over the past five years.The Houston rapper returns after]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/biggest-takeaways-from-trae-the-truth-amp-mozzyrsquos-new-album-lsquostill-tapped-inrsquo/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 19:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/biggest-takeaways-from-trae-the-truth-amp-mozzyrsquos-new-album-lsquostill-tapped-inrsquo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[RECAP: SAG-AFTRA and SoundExchange Honor Common with 2026 Artist Impact Award.]]></title><description><![CDATA[SAG-AFTRA and SoundExchange presented Common with the 2026 Artist Impact Award at an intimate luncheon on September 24 at The Luckman Club at Soho House West Hollywood. Leaders from across music, film, television and media such as Anthony Anderson, NO I.D., DeRay Davis, and D-Nice gathered to honor the Grammy, Oscar and Emmy-winning musician, actor, producer and entrepreneur.<br />
The Artist Impact Award honors an artist whose work crosses creative boundaries. It recognizes contributions across music]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/recap-sag-aftra-and-soundexchange-honor-common-with-2026-artist-impact-award/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 19:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/recap-sag-aftra-and-soundexchange-honor-common-with-2026-artist-impact-award/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[John Legend Partners with Bilt Ahead of Releasing New Album ‘Muse’ + New Video.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bilt, the membership that connects where you live with the places you love, today announced that John Legend, an EGOT-winning, multi-platinum artist and producer who has garnered 13 Grammy Awards, an Academy Award, a Golden Globe Award, a Tony Award and four Emmy Awards, among others, will join as October&rsquo;s Rent Day collaborator. On October 23, he&rsquo;ll release his new studio album, Muse, produced in full and co-written by Pharrell Williams. Advance tracks &ldquo;Fireflies&rdquo;, out t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/john-legend-partners-with-bilt-ahead-of-releasing-new-album-muse-new-video/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 19:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/john-legend-partners-with-bilt-ahead-of-releasing-new-album-muse-new-video/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Young Thug Launches New Creative Holding Company for Talent-Owned Ventures.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Young Thug is launching Primal, a new creative holding company focused on building businesses with some of the most influential artists, athletes, and creators in culture.<br />
Primal is designed around a simple idea: talent should participate in the long-term value of the businesses, brands, and intellectual property they help create.<br />
Rather than operating as a traditional management company, agency, or endorsement platform, Primal will work alongside talent to create new IP, acquire existing busine]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/young-thug-launches-new-creative-holding-company-for-talent-owned-ventures/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 19:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/young-thug-launches-new-creative-holding-company-for-talent-owned-ventures/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Avengers Endgame: Encore’ Features 3 Post-Credits Scenes To Set Up ‘Avengers: Doomsday’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Marvel / DisneyAvengers Endgame: Encore has finally hit theaters with some special Thursday night screenings and fans who relived the 2019 classic comic book film in IMAX and Infinity Vision were treated to three post-credits scenes that lead directly into the highly-anticipated Avengers: Doomsday.With only a few months to go before fans witness the debut of Doctor Doom in the MCU, the Russo brothers (Joe and Anthony Russo) added some extra scenes to their original epic, Endgame to set t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/avengers-endgame-encore-features-3-post-credits-scenes-to-set-up-avengers-doomsday/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 18:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/avengers-endgame-encore-features-3-post-credits-scenes-to-set-up-avengers-doomsday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[OnlyFans Star Zmeena Orr Pleads Guilty To Tax Evasion]]></title><description><![CDATA[Zmeena Orr, a popular Instagram star and OnlyFans model, has pleaded guilty to tax evasion charges. In a press statement from the U.S. Attorney for the District of Connecticut, the statement revealed that Zmeena Orr owes $1 million to the Internal Revenue Service.For Drake fans, Zmeena Orr might be a familiar name, as she was rumored to be linked to the Canadian superstar back in 2018. While their union was never officially confirmed, Orr did fire back at critics who attacked her online after be]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/onlyfans-star-zmeena-orr-pleads-guilty-to-tax-evasion/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 18:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/onlyfans-star-zmeena-orr-pleads-guilty-to-tax-evasion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ludacris On Deck for 2026 National ‘iHeartRadio Jingle Ball Tour’]]></title><description><![CDATA[iHeartMedia will celebrate the holiday season across the nation with its annual &ldquo;iHeartRadio Jingle Ball Tour Presented by Capital One&rdquo; &ndash; the season&rsquo;s iconic holiday music event, with the year&rsquo;s top artists including Olivia Rodrigo, Jonas Brothers, Charlie Puth, SOMBR, Hilary Duff, Alex Warren, RAYE, KATSEYE, OneRepublic, Ludacris, Teddy Swims, SIENNA SPIRO and more. This year, the 2026 iHeartRadio Jingle Ball Tour Presented by Capital One will stop in Dallas/Fort W]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/ludacris-on-deck-for-2026-national-iheartradio-jingle-ball-tour/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 18:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/ludacris-on-deck-for-2026-national-iheartradio-jingle-ball-tour/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WMG Announces Updates To Leadership Structure.]]></title><description><![CDATA[WMG today announced updates to its recorded music leadership structure to power the company&rsquo;s next chapter of growth. The strategic realignment elevates dynamic executive talent across key territories, optimizes cross-border operations and maximizes the impact of the team&rsquo;s diverse skill sets.Val Blavatnik&nbsp;joins the executive team in the new role of&nbsp;Managing Director, Warner Music North America, UK, &amp; Corporate Development. Blavatnik will unify and drive business and op]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/wmg-announces-updates-to-leadership-structure/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 18:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/wmg-announces-updates-to-leadership-structure/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Remy Ma, Keke Wyatt – ‘Why I Get Married?’ (papoose diss)]]></title><description><![CDATA[&nbsp;<br />
The wedding was the dream. The marriage was something else.<br />
In the official video for &ldquo;Why I Get Married?&rdquo; featuring Keke Wyatt, Remy Ma takes us through a marriage in four stages: the dream, the darkness, the drowning and finally, the walk away.<br />
From a white wedding dress that turns black, to the loneliness behind closed doors, Remy explores the difference between the marriage everyone sees and the reality a woman may be living privately. As the relationship unravels, the ima]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/remy-ma-keke-wyatt-why-i-get-married-papoose-diss/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 17:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/remy-ma-keke-wyatt-why-i-get-married-papoose-diss/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[G-Eazy &amp; Ty Dolla $ign &ndash; &lsquo;JFK&rsquo;]]></title><description><![CDATA[&nbsp;<br />
Shot and Edited by cory vanderploegThe post G-Eazy &amp; Ty Dolla $ign &ndash; &lsquo;JFK&rsquo; first appeared on Rap Industry: New Hip Hop, Rap Videos, Music, News, &amp; more..]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/g-eazy-amp-ty-dolla-ign-ndash-lsquojfkrsquo/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 17:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/g-eazy-amp-ty-dolla-ign-ndash-lsquojfkrsquo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rick Ross x Bustafree – “Ride”]]></title><description><![CDATA[&nbsp;<br />
BUSTAFREE teams up with Rick Ross for the official music video to &ldquo;RIDE&rdquo;&mdash;a record built on hustle, luxury, and staying true to the grind. From the streets of Dade County to the boss lifestyle, this visual delivers cinematic vibes, exotic cars, and nonstop energy.The post Rick Ross x Bustafree &ndash; &ldquo;Ride&rdquo; first appeared on Rap Industry: New Hip Hop, Rap Videos, Music, News, &amp; more..]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/rick-ross-x-bustafree-ride/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 17:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/rick-ross-x-bustafree-ride/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kardinal Offishall – ‘Firestarter Vol 2: Everyday, Sometimes..’]]></title><description><![CDATA[The post Kardinal Offishall &ndash; &lsquo;Firestarter Vol 2: Everyday, Sometimes..&rsquo; first appeared on Rap Industry: New Hip Hop, Rap Videos, Music, News, &amp; more..]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/kardinal-offishall-firestarter-vol-2-everyday-sometimes/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 17:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/kardinal-offishall-firestarter-vol-2-everyday-sometimes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Biggest Takeaways From DDG’s New Album ‘HIT-A-THON’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: @DDG / InstagramDDG is keeping the momentum going after his second annual HIT-A-THON, dropping the album he created alongside some of Atlanta&rsquo;s biggest names.The streamer-turned-rapper hosted his second HIT-A-THON stream, bringing out some of the city&rsquo;s best artists to lay down verses during the livestream. Legends like T.I., Travis Porter, and Rich Kidz pulled up to the stream, while some of Atlanta&rsquo;s newer stars, including YK Niece, Pluto, Bankroll Ni, Ian, and many m]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/biggest-takeaways-from-ddgs-new-album-hit-a-thon/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 16:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/biggest-takeaways-from-ddgs-new-album-hit-a-thon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gamers Are Baffled By Rockstar Games’ $400 ‘Grand Theft Auto VI’: Vice City Collection]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rockstar Games / Grand Theft Auto VI: Vice City CollectionThe rollout leading up to Grand Theft Auto VI&rsquo;s November 19 release has been an interesting one, to say the least, and the recent reveal of the $400 Vice City Collection hasn&rsquo;t been met with the enthusiasm the game studio hoped it would be.<br />
The Goodtime State: Vice City Collection is described as a collector&rsquo;s box full of premium items directly tied to the in-game universe, including Macca the Gator. But what&rsquo;s rea]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/gamers-are-baffled-by-rockstar-games-400-grand-theft-auto-vi-vice-city-collection/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 08:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/gamers-are-baffled-by-rockstar-games-400-grand-theft-auto-vi-vice-city-collection/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Okay, And?: Federal Judge Temporarily Blocks Trump Media Ban]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Andrew Harnik / GettyIn the early hours of Thursday morning (Sept.24), a federal judge ruled that President Donald Trump must restore press access to media outlets he attempted to ban from the White House last week. It comes after the networks sued the administration, citing their First Amendment rights.The ruling was made by District Court Judge Timothy Kelly. Kelly&rsquo;s decision granted a temporary 14-day stay on the ban in response to a lawsuit filed against Trump by media networks]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/okay-and-federal-judge-temporarily-blocks-trump-media-ban/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 01:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/okay-and-federal-judge-temporarily-blocks-trump-media-ban/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tyrese Haliburton Says 50 Cent Performed At His Wedding For Free After Other Rappers Tried To Charge A Quarter Mil]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Jason Koerner / GettyWeeks after 50 Cent caught backlash for performing at Donald Trump Jr.&rsquo;s elites exclusive Executive Branch club for what we assume was a hefty bag, the Queens rapper showed it isn&rsquo;t always about the money and took his show on the road to bless Indiana Pacers star point guard, Tyrese Haliburton, with a private performance as well &ndash; for free.In a recent interview with Speedy Morman, the two-time NBA All-Star revealed that he had a hard time booking a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/tyrese-haliburton-says-50-cent-performed-at-his-wedding-for-free-after-other-rappers-tried-to-charge-a-quarter-mil/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 01:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/tyrese-haliburton-says-50-cent-performed-at-his-wedding-for-free-after-other-rappers-tried-to-charge-a-quarter-mil/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meta Heard Your Complaints &amp; Responded With A Pair of Ray-Ban Smart Glasses With No Camera]]></title><description><![CDATA[Meta / Ray-Ban Meta AudioMeta&rsquo;s Ray-Ban smart glasses have become a popular accessory, but they have also sparked privacy concerns because they can record video. It seems Meta heard those concerns and launched a pair of Ray-Bans that ditched the cameras, but they are still smart.<br />
Meta announced its new Ray-Ban Meta Audio smartglasses that still offer wearers the ability to utilize popular features like taking calls, accessing Meta AI without reaching for their phones, plus listening to mus]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/meta-heard-your-complaints-amp-responded-with-a-pair-of-ray-ban-smart-glasses-with-no-camera/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 22:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/meta-heard-your-complaints-amp-responded-with-a-pair-of-ray-ban-smart-glasses-with-no-camera/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Quavo &amp; Takeoff&rsquo;s COLORS &ldquo;Hotel Lobby&rdquo; Performance Becomes AI Trend]]></title><description><![CDATA[In 2022, Quavo and the late Takeoff solidified their familial and musical bond with the collaborative project, Only Built For Infinity Links. The pair performed a track from the album, &ldquo;HOTEL LOBBY (Unc &amp; Phew)&rdquo; for the COLORS platform, and that performance has been flipped via AI, becoming a viral trend.Based in Germany, the COLORS platform features a bevy of musical artists in a studio space typically brightly colored, minimally decorated, with just the artist and the microphon]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/quavo-amp-takeoffrsquos-colors-ldquohotel-lobbyrdquo-performance-becomes-ai-trend/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 20:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/quavo-amp-takeoffrsquos-colors-ldquohotel-lobbyrdquo-performance-becomes-ai-trend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Elon Musk Potential Stake In CNN &amp; CBS Called &ldquo;Horrendously Bad&rdquo;]]></title><description><![CDATA[Andrew Harnik / Elon MuskElon Musk&rsquo;s meddling in U.S. politics has been a disaster for the country, and now he may be involved in reporting on political matters, with many journalists and Democrats sounding the alarm.<br />
According to a new report from Semafor, the higher-ups at Paramount have discussed inviting bootleg Tony Stark into a group of investors who will be pumping money into the company.<br />
Semafor&rsquo;s Rohan Goswami report, which dropped on Wednesday, claims Musk is one of several]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/elon-musk-potential-stake-in-cnn-amp-cbs-called-ldquohorrendously-badrdquo/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 20:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/elon-musk-potential-stake-in-cnn-amp-cbs-called-ldquohorrendously-badrdquo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Did You Know Tupac Had Dreams Of Starting His Own Cafe? Here’s The Story]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Bob Berg / GettyTupac Shakur wasn&rsquo;t just thinking about the next album, movie or hit record. The late rapper was also plotting his next business move, and it involved food, family, culture and a whole lot of good vibes. Here&rsquo;s the story behind Tupac&rsquo;s cafe dreams.&nbsp;Before Tupac&rsquo;s untimely death in 1996, the entertainer had already sketched out plans for his own restaurant called Powamekka Caf&eacute;. According to his handwritten notes recently shared by Hip H]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/did-you-know-tupac-had-dreams-of-starting-his-own-cafe-heres-the-story/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 20:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/did-you-know-tupac-had-dreams-of-starting-his-own-cafe-heres-the-story/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Irish McNasty Byke: Rory Seemingly Pressed QueenzFlip In The Club]]></title><description><![CDATA[QueenzFlip might be known to casual fans as a member of The Joe Budden Podcast, but he has long established himself as a leader in the content space. A video featuring QueenzFlip showed a moment between him and former&nbsp;JBP&nbsp;cast member Rory Farrell, with things appearing to be tense at the time.The video features QueenzFlip at the Girls Love Karaoke event, presumably with his son and cameraman J.R. capturing the footage. While inside the venue, Rory pulls up on Flip and starts pressing t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/irish-mcnasty-byke-rory-seemingly-pressed-queenzflip-in-the-club/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 19:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/irish-mcnasty-byke-rory-seemingly-pressed-queenzflip-in-the-club/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GENA (Liv.e &amp; Karriem Riggins) Enlist KAYTRANADA for &ldquo;Lead It Up&rdquo; Remix.]]></title><description><![CDATA[GENA, the duo of Liv.e and Karriem Riggins, share KAYTRANADA&rsquo;s remix of &ldquo;Lead It Up&rdquo;, one of the standout singles from the duo&rsquo;s acclaimed debut album The Pleasure Is Yours, released earlier this year via Lex Records. The Montreal dance music icon transforms the honeyed soul of the original song into a sleek, futuristic dance track. GENA&rsquo;s original version of &ldquo;Lead It Up&rdquo; was accompanied by a music video directed by Cam Hicks, starring Liv.e &amp; Karrie]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/gena-live-amp-karriem-riggins-enlist-kaytranada-for-ldquolead-it-uprdquo-remix/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 19:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/gena-live-amp-karriem-riggins-enlist-kaytranada-for-ldquolead-it-uprdquo-remix/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Common Debuts New Wine Brand ‘Jefferey Park’]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Grammy, Emmy and Academy Award-winning artist, actor, author and activist/rapper we all know as Common, announced the launch of Jefferey Park, a new limited-edition wine brand created in partnership with acclaimed Argentine winemaker Karim Mussi and Gopuff, the leader in instant commerce. Jefferey Park debuts with a 2024 Pinot Noir, available starting today on Gopuff and BevMo! in select markets.<br />
Jefferey Park is named after a neighborhood park just three blocks from Common&rsquo;s childhood]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/common-debuts-new-wine-brand-jefferey-park/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 18:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/common-debuts-new-wine-brand-jefferey-park/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Conway the Machine – ‘2012’ (Produced by Wun Two)]]></title><description><![CDATA[The post Conway the Machine &ndash; &lsquo;2012&rsquo; (Produced by Wun Two) first appeared on Rap Industry: New Hip Hop, Rap Videos, Music, News, &amp; more..]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/conway-the-machine-2012-produced-by-wun-two/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 17:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/conway-the-machine-2012-produced-by-wun-two/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[J. Cole Drops 1st Independent Sneaker Silhouette: The Dreamer Indie 5000]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: @dreamer / InstagramThe sneaker game in 2026 is something to behold as once-hyped Nike and Jordan silhouettes continue to brick and sit on shelves for weeks, if not months, while brands like adidas, Sambas, HOKA and Asics continue to grow in popularity among consumers.If there were ever a time for someone with aspirations of making a dent in the sneaker market, it would be now, and J. Cole seems to be heeding that call by releasing his first-ever independent sneaker silhouette, The Dream]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/j-cole-drops-1st-independent-sneaker-silhouette-the-dreamer-indie-5000-2/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/j-cole-drops-1st-independent-sneaker-silhouette-the-dreamer-indie-5000-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[J. Cole Drop’s 1st Independent Sneaker Silhouette, The Dreamer Indie 5000]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: @dreamer / InstagramThe sneaker game in 2026 is something to behold as once-hyped Nike and Jordan silhouettes continue to brick and sit on shelves for weeks, if not months, while brands like adidas, Sambas, HOKA and Asics continue to grow in popularity among consumers.If there were ever a time for someone with aspirations of making a dent in the sneaker market, it would be now, and J. Cole seems to be heeding that call by releasing his first-ever independent sneaker silhouette, The Dream]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/j-cole-drops-1st-independent-sneaker-silhouette-the-dreamer-indie-5000/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/j-cole-drops-1st-independent-sneaker-silhouette-the-dreamer-indie-5000/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oops: Byron Donalds Caught Erasing Daddy Trump From His Own Site]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Chip Somodevilla / GettyIt looks like Byron Donalds, the Republican candidate running to become governor of Florida, is actively creating distance between himself and President Donald Trump. Sources noted that his campaign website has removed several prominent endorsements of Trump&rsquo;s.The page&rsquo;s main headline once read &ldquo;TRUMP-ENDORSED Proven Conservative Fighter,&rdquo; along with a yellow banner icon that read &ldquo;ENDORSED BY PRESIDENT TRUMP!&rdquo; The button on the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/oops-byron-donalds-caught-erasing-daddy-trump-from-his-own-site/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 13:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/oops-byron-donalds-caught-erasing-daddy-trump-from-his-own-site/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dancehall Beenie Man Talks Shabba Ranks, Bounty Killer, Police Crashing Verzuz &amp; Modern Clashes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dancehall Beenie Man Talks Shabba Ranks, Bounty Killer, Police Crashing Verzuz &amp; Modern Clashes]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/dancehall-beenie-man-talks-shabba-ranks-bounty-killer-police-crashing-verzuz-amp-modern-clashes/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 03:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/dancehall-beenie-man-talks-shabba-ranks-bounty-killer-police-crashing-verzuz-amp-modern-clashes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sean “Diddy” Combs Has 15-Count Federal Lawsuit Case Tossed]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sean &ldquo;Diddy&rdquo; Combs can now celebrate a major legal victory after a lawsuit was dismissed by a federal judge. According to an exclusive new report, a lawsuit brought against Diddy by Las Vegas entertainer Julian Sapp was tossed aside due to the length of time that&rsquo;s passed/Exclusively reported by All Hip Hop, Julian Sapp, who allegedly crossed paths with Sean &ldquo;Diddy&rdquo; Combs in 2007, claims that the Bad Boy mogul hired the adult entertainer to work at a Las Vegas hotel]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/sean-diddy-combs-has-15-count-federal-lawsuit-case-tossed/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 02:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/sean-diddy-combs-has-15-count-federal-lawsuit-case-tossed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MAGA Barb Nicki Minaj Doubles Down On Trump Love Fest]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nicki Minaj&rsquo;s shift towards President Donald Trump and all things MAGA completely blindsided many, to the point that some observers thought it was all one long con. During a new interview, Nicki Minaj reaffirmed her connection with President Trump and doubled down on the love fest.As reported by USA Today, Nicki Minaj sat down with Laura Ingraham for the host&rsquo;s The Ingraham Angle program alongside SBA Administration Kelly Loeffler&nbsp;to talk about the finer points of the Million-Do]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/maga-barb-nicki-minaj-doubles-down-on-trump-love-fest/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 02:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/maga-barb-nicki-minaj-doubles-down-on-trump-love-fest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Drake Floods YouTube With New Videos After ‘FOMO’ Drop]]></title><description><![CDATA[Drake is still riding high on the success of his trio of studio albums, Iceman, Maid of Honour, and Habibti, including tracks from his new FOMO short film project. For those fans who want to experience the music videos from FOMO on their own, Drake has flooded his YouTube channel with standalone videos, along with a new visual and track.Drake&rsquo;s FOMO has amassed millions of views since its September 17 release, with the Canadian superstar providing a slate of visual accompaniments for some]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/drake-floods-youtube-with-new-videos-after-fomo-drop/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 23:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/drake-floods-youtube-with-new-videos-after-fomo-drop/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Struggle MAGA Festival Featuring Kid Rock &amp; Dog The Bounty Hunter Canceled After Poor VIP Ticket Sales]]></title><description><![CDATA[Getty Images ./ Kid Rock / Dog The Bounty HunterEric Deters,&nbsp;who organized the Freedom Fest event featuring Kid Rock and Dog the Bounty Hunter, announced the struggle event was canceled just one week before it was supposed to take place at Morning View Farm in northern Kentucky.Deters took to Facebook to announce the festival&rsquo;s cancellation and deliver a rant calling out the wealth class of the GOP, announcing, &ldquo;I am never ever, ever, ever, ever doing this event again. Ever.&rdq]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/struggle-maga-festival-featuring-kid-rock-amp-dog-the-bounty-hunter-canceled-after-poor-vip-ticket-sales/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 23:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/struggle-maga-festival-featuring-kid-rock-amp-dog-the-bounty-hunter-canceled-after-poor-vip-ticket-sales/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A Timeline Of The Complicated History Between JA&Yuml;-Z &amp; Lil Wayne]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Taylor Hill / GettyThere may not be two rappers whose relationship better represents Hip-Hop&rsquo;s complicated obsession with competition than JA&Yuml;-Z and Lil Wayne. For nearly two decades, the two Carters have bounced between admiration, collaboration, and the occasional subliminal &mdash; or not so subliminal &mdash; shot, all while making it clear that there has always been a tremendous amount of respect between them.<br />
At the center of much of that tension was one of rap&rsquo;s b]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/a-timeline-of-the-complicated-history-between-jayuml-z-amp-lil-wayne/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 22:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/a-timeline-of-the-complicated-history-between-jayuml-z-amp-lil-wayne/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ON DECK: Brent Faiyaz Live: I Spent The Night With Brent Faiyaz.]]></title><description><![CDATA[After three years away from U.S. stages, GRAMMY&reg;-nominated singer, songwriter, producer, and entrepreneur Brent Faiyaz is returning to the road this November and December for &ldquo;Brent Faiyaz Live: I Spent The Night With Brent Faiyaz,&rdquo; an exclusive three-city arena tour across Chicago, New York, and Los Angeles, presented by Encore Live.<br />
The three-city run marks Faiyaz&rsquo;s first U.S. headlining performances since 2023, giving fans in three of the country&rsquo;s biggest music ma]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/on-deck-brent-faiyaz-live-i-spent-the-night-with-brent-faiyaz/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 22:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/on-deck-brent-faiyaz-live-i-spent-the-night-with-brent-faiyaz/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[JasonMartin Debuts on FX’s The Drop: A Snowfall Saga.]]></title><description><![CDATA[West Coast artist, songwriter, and producer JasonMartin (aka Problem) continues to expand his creative footprint, making his acting debut as Trig on Episode 3 (&ldquo;Family Matters&rdquo;) of FX&rsquo;s hit series The Drop: A Snowfall Saga which premiered this week. Beyond stepping in front of the camera, JasonMartin plays an integral role behind-the-scenes as Creative Consultant, Original Lyric Writer and Vocal Producer on the series.<br />
Additionally, he is the Executive Producer alongside Emil P]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/jasonmartin-debuts-on-fxs-the-drop-a-snowfall-saga/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 20:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/jasonmartin-debuts-on-fxs-the-drop-a-snowfall-saga/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[T.I. – ‘We On’]]></title><description><![CDATA[&nbsp;<br />
Director: Jacob RInk<br />
Creative Direction: DomaniThe post T.I. &ndash; &lsquo;We On&rsquo; first appeared on Rap Industry: New Hip Hop, Rap Videos, Music, News, &amp; more..]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/ti-we-on/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/ti-we-on/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kanye West Returns Home For Street Renaming Ceremony Honoring His Late Mother]]></title><description><![CDATA[Richard Hartog / Kanye West / Donda WestFollowing his polarizing homecoming concerts at Soldier Field, Kanye West returned to his home of Chicago to see his late mother honored.<br />
West, now reffered to as just Ye was on hand for a steet renaming cermony honororing his mother Donda West which saw part of 78th street, near her former South Shore home, renamed to &ldquo;Dr. Donda West Way.&rdquo;The Grammy award winning artist made sure he was the one to do the unveiling, and pulled off the cover rev]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/kanye-west-returns-home-for-street-renaming-ceremony-honoring-his-late-mother/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 17:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/kanye-west-returns-home-for-street-renaming-ceremony-honoring-his-late-mother/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Headcrack!: 50 Cent Turns Classic Cee-Lo Into A Las Vegas Casino Game]]></title><description><![CDATA[Johnny Nunez50 Cent has turned everything from music and television to liquor and live entertainment into a business, so naturally, his next move involves rolling the dice &mdash; literally.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/headcrack-50-cent-turns-classic-cee-lo-into-a-las-vegas-casino-game/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 15:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/headcrack-50-cent-turns-classic-cee-lo-into-a-las-vegas-casino-game/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pot Meet Kettle?: Aries Spears Calls DJ Vlad A &ldquo;Liar&rdquo; &amp; &ldquo;Phony&rdquo; During Heated Podcast Clash]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: @KillaKreww / xAries Spears&nbsp;and&nbsp;DJ Vlad&nbsp;finally sat down face-to-face to address their ongoing issues, and to the surprise of absolutely no one, things went left.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/pot-meet-kettle-aries-spears-calls-dj-vlad-a-ldquoliarrdquo-amp-ldquophonyrdquo-during-heated-podcast-clash/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 00:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/pot-meet-kettle-aries-spears-calls-dj-vlad-a-ldquoliarrdquo-amp-ldquophonyrdquo-during-heated-podcast-clash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Next ‘Halo’ Game Will Be Made By Activision As Part of XBOX’s Massive Restructuring]]></title><description><![CDATA[Halo Studios / Activision<br />
It didn&rsquo;t take long for XBOX to step on a rake following the massive news that it stepped in and saved Hideo Kojima&rsquo;s PHYSINT.Once again, the video game landscape was shaken, but not by good news. Coming off the sugar high of announcing its partnership with Hideo Kojima, XBOX announced another round of layoffs, just two months after giving 1,600 employees their pink slips and selling off studios.<br />
These new changes are part of Xbox&rsquo;s reset as Asha Sharm]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/next-halo-game-will-be-made-by-activision-as-part-of-xboxs-massive-restructuring/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/next-halo-game-will-be-made-by-activision-as-part-of-xboxs-massive-restructuring/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lil Kim Vs. Foxy Brown: A Timeline Of Their Complicated History]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source:<br />
Before there was a Nicki Minaj and Cardi B rivalry dominating headlines, Lil Kim and Foxy Brown were two Brooklyn MCs at the center of one of hip hop&rsquo;s most enduring feuds. What makes their history especially complicated is that the two women were once friends. Check out a timeline of Lil Kim and Foxy Brown&rsquo;s complex past inside.&nbsp;Kim and Foxy grew up in Brooklyn, attended the same high school and came up in a male-dominated rap industry at nearly the exact same time. The]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/lil-kim-vs-foxy-brown-a-timeline-of-their-complicated-history/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 22:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/lil-kim-vs-foxy-brown-a-timeline-of-their-complicated-history/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[21 Of The Greatest Hip-Hop Samples Of All Time]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Tim Mosenfelder / GettySampling isn&rsquo;t just something Hip-Hop adopted along the way &mdash; the idea of taking existing music and reshaping it is baked into the culture&rsquo;s foundation. At DJ Kool Herc&rsquo;s legendary August 11, 1973 party in the Bronx, Herc used two turntables to isolate and extend the instrumental &ldquo;breaks&rdquo; dancers loved the most, a technique that became one of Hip-Hop&rsquo;s earliest musical building blocks.<br />
As technology evolved, so did the poss]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/21-of-the-greatest-hip-hop-samples-of-all-time/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 22:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/21-of-the-greatest-hip-hop-samples-of-all-time/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Twitch CEO Might Have Spilled The Beans On ‘GTA Online’s Release Date]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rockstar Games / GTA OnlineWhen Grand Theft Auto VI finally arrives on November 19, you may not have to wait too long for its online component.<br />
GTA Online is on the horizon, according to Twitch CEO Dan Clancy. Speaking with Bloomberg about his platform&rsquo;s plans for Rockstar Games&rsquo; earth-shaking release, Clancy revealed the possible release date for the next iteration of Grand Theft Auto&rsquo;s online multiplayer.<br />
In the conversation, Clancy touched on the massive viewership surge whe]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/twitch-ceo-might-have-spilled-the-beans-on-gta-onlines-release-date/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 21:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/twitch-ceo-might-have-spilled-the-beans-on-gta-onlines-release-date/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[TiaCorine – ‘Like They Me’]]></title><description><![CDATA[&nbsp;<br />
Produced by: bHonorable C.N.O.T.E.<br />
Director: TiaCorineVideo Production: TiaCorine &amp; Bosha NovartDOP: Bosha NovartEditor: MoshpxtThe post TiaCorine &ndash; &lsquo;Like They Me&rsquo; first appeared on Rap Industry: New Hip Hop, Rap Videos, Music, News, &amp; more..]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/tiacorine-like-they-me/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 20:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/tiacorine-like-they-me/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Teyana Taylor Teams with Calvin Klein for New Perfectly Fit Custom Lift Bra Campaign.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Calvin Klein introduces the new Perfectly Fit Custom Lift bra, unveiling its Fall 2026 underwear campaign starring award-winning actor, director and performer Teyana Taylor, whose dynamic movement brings the bra&rsquo;s innovations to life through a sensual Calvin Klein lens.<br />
The new Perfectly Fit Custom Lift bra is designed to deliver personalized shaping, natural-looking lift and lightweight comfort for everyday wear. Directed by Gordon Von Steiner, the campaign puts the Perfectly Fit Custom L]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/teyana-taylor-teams-with-calvin-klein-for-new-perfectly-fit-custom-lift-bra-campaign/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 20:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/teyana-taylor-teams-with-calvin-klein-for-new-perfectly-fit-custom-lift-bra-campaign/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tupac Shakur Murder Trial Documentary On Deck.]]></title><description><![CDATA[A feature documentary about the Tupac Shakur murder trial and the conviction of Duane &ldquo;Keffe D&rdquo; Davis is set to be directed by Emmy-nominated Marian Mohamed for Propagate Content and Passion Pictures.<br />
The true crime film will offer an inside look at the recent Las Vegas jury trial that followed the rapper&rsquo;s infamous death 30 years ago and the role Davis had in orchestrating his murder. The feature doc will land on Sky Documentaries and streaming service NOW in 2027, and will in]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/tupac-shakur-murder-trial-documentary-on-deck/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 18:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/tupac-shakur-murder-trial-documentary-on-deck/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[50 Cent Brings 50 Cent Headcrack™ to G2E Las Vegas 2026.]]></title><description><![CDATA[For more than a century the three-dice game known as Cee-Lo has lived outside regulated gaming &ndash; on stoops and sidewalks, in back rooms and card rooms, banked by whoever put up the money. At G2E Las Vegas 2026 it gets a dealer, a pay table and a place on the casino floor. TCSJOHNHUXLEY and Curtis &ldquo;50 Cent&rdquo; Jackson will unveil 50 Cent Headcrack, a live casino dice game that brings the street&rsquo;s most electric dice game to the live table without losing what made it travel: th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/50-cent-brings-50-cent-headcrack-to-g2e-las-vegas-2026/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 18:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/50-cent-brings-50-cent-headcrack-to-g2e-las-vegas-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Warner Chappell Music’s COO/Co-Chair to Leave Role After Seven Years.]]></title><description><![CDATA[WMG announced that Carianne Marshall will transition out of her role as Co-Chair and Chief Operating Officer of Warner Chappell Music (WCM), the global music publishing arm of WMG, at the end of this month, as the company streamlines its leadership structure.<br />
WCM CEO Guy Moot will become the sole chair of WCM, effective October 1. Marshall will remain with the company through the end of the calendar year to ensure a seamless transition.<br />
Marshall joined WCM in June 2018 and has co-led the publish]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/warner-chappell-musics-cooco-chair-to-leave-role-after-seven-years/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 18:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/warner-chappell-musics-cooco-chair-to-leave-role-after-seven-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[White House Launches Trump TV, Critics Say It’s Giving Dictatorship Vibes]]></title><description><![CDATA[CHARLY TRIBALLEAU / Donald Trump / Trump TVDonald Trump is currently getting no coverage after he unconstitutionally banned multiple news outlets from covering him. But it appears he had a backup plan: Trump TV.<br />
Trump learned quickly that his decision to ban&nbsp;CNN,&nbsp;MS Now,&nbsp;and&nbsp;Politico&nbsp;was an absolutely dumb move, due to ABC, CBS, Fox News, and NBC joining in solidarity and suspending pool coverage, leading to his voice being drowned out as Marine One&rsquo;s chopper blade]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/white-house-launches-trump-tv-critics-say-its-giving-dictatorship-vibes/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 17:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/white-house-launches-trump-tv-critics-say-its-giving-dictatorship-vibes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Daredevil: Born Again’ Is Set To End After Season 3]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Marvel Television / Disney+Bad news Marvel fans but it seems like Daredevil may not be sticking around for the post-Avengers: Secret Wars Marvel Cinematic Universe.We have no idea whether or not he&rsquo;ll fall victim to Doctor Doom or anything of the sort, but according to The Hollywood Reporter, the third season of Daredevil: Born Again is set to be the last as Marvel has decided to part ways with the series show runner, Dario Scardapane. The decision to end the show came just a few m]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/daredevil-born-again-is-set-to-end-after-season-3/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 16:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/daredevil-born-again-is-set-to-end-after-season-3/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alan Ritchson Details ‘Reacher’ Season That Was Canceled Due To Donald Trump’s Return]]></title><description><![CDATA[Prime Video / Reacher /Alan Ritchson / Getty Images / Donald TrumpAlan Ritchson isn&rsquo;t shy about letting the world know he hates Donald Trump. Still, this latest revelation that Orange Mussolini&rsquo;s return to the White House led to a season of the show being canceled could also be adding to Ritchson&rsquo;s disdain for Trump.<br />
Season 5 of the popular Prime Video series is currently in production. Still, Ritchson revealed to a fan who expressed disappointment on social media that the show]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/alan-ritchson-details-reacher-season-that-was-canceled-due-to-donald-trumps-return/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 22:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/alan-ritchson-details-reacher-season-that-was-canceled-due-to-donald-trumps-return/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Guilty Simpson: Detroit’s Son — The Voice That Lived the Story (Interview).]]></title><description><![CDATA[By: Todd &ldquo;DG&rdquo; DavisRapindustry.com<br />
___<br />
Detroit has never needed permission to sound like Detroit.&nbsp;The city built its own language&mdash;cars, factories, Motown, basement sessions, block corners, broken speakers, big dreams and even bigger truths. Out of that environment came Byron Dwayne Simpson, better known around the world as&nbsp;Guilty Simpson, an MC whose voice carries the weight of a city without ever pretending to speak for anybody but himself.<br />
Guilty came up when being]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/guilty-simpson-detroits-son-the-voice-that-lived-the-story-interview/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 21:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/guilty-simpson-detroits-son-the-voice-that-lived-the-story-interview/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kim Osorio Pleads Guilty To Lying To The Feds In Fraud Investigation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Johnny Nunez / GettyLast Thursday (Sept. 17), Kim Osorio, the former editor in cheif of the influential Hip-Hop magazine The Source, pleaded guilty to giving false information regarding hiding the phone of Rashad Ruhani. Mr. Ruhani was convicted of helping the founder of the Queens Defenders, Lori Zeno, embezzle hundreds of thousands of dollars from the organization.Osorio and Ruhani had been romantically involved since April 2025, according to prosecutors. The couple was traveling from]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/kim-osorio-pleads-guilty-to-lying-to-the-feds-in-fraud-investigation/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 20:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/kim-osorio-pleads-guilty-to-lying-to-the-feds-in-fraud-investigation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Supreme Unveils Their Fall 2026 Nike Collaboration]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Supreme / SupremeIt&rsquo;s that time of the year for sneaker hype beasts to get ready to pounce on the latest Supreme/Nike collection and though the economy is in a free fall and the cost of living is skyrocketing with every passing day, best believe heads will carve out a budget to copp some of Supreme&rsquo;s latest merch.On Monday morning (Sep. 21), Supreme unveiled their upcoming collaboration with Nike and though no sneakers were revealed in this collection (yet?), there&rsquo;s mo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/supreme-unveils-their-fall-2026-nike-collaboration-2/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 20:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/supreme-unveils-their-fall-2026-nike-collaboration-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Supreme Unveil’s Their Fall 2026 Nike Collaboration]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Supreme / SupremeIt&rsquo;s that time of the year for sneaker hype beasts to get ready to pounce on the latest Supreme/Nike collection and though the economy is in a free fall and the cost of living is skyrocketing with every passing day, best believe heads will carve out a budget to copp some of Supreme&rsquo;s latest merch.On Monday morning (Sep. 21), Supreme unveiled their upcoming collaboration with Nike and though no sneakers were revealed in this collection (yet?), there&rsquo;s mo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/supreme-unveils-their-fall-2026-nike-collaboration/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 20:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/supreme-unveils-their-fall-2026-nike-collaboration/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Gloves Are Off: Mike Tyson Confronts His Past In Netflix’s ‘TYSON’ Docuseries Trailer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Courtesy of Kai Deans, LF*GO! x Viral Nation / Kai Deans, LF*GO! x Viral NationMike Tyson is taking another look at the life that made him one of boxing&rsquo;s most feared and complicated figures, and the conversation gets uncomfortable.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/the-gloves-are-off-mike-tyson-confronts-his-past-in-netflixs-tyson-docuseries-trailer/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 19:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/the-gloves-are-off-mike-tyson-confronts-his-past-in-netflixs-tyson-docuseries-trailer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ed Sheeran Says He Made A Mistake With His Handling of The Macklemore Situation, Social Media Still Fries Him]]></title><description><![CDATA[Getty Images / Ed SheeranEd Sheeran tearfully opened up about the Gaza/Macklemore situation during his Philadelphia concert and apologized for how he handled it.<br />
Sheeran found himself mired in controversy after his opening act, Macklemore, was dropped from his tour following his &ldquo;Free Palestine&rdquo; remarks during his performances, sparking a wave of backlash.After Macklemore&rsquo;s removal, other supporting acts left the tour in solidarity, leading to an emotional moment for Sheeran on]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/ed-sheeran-says-he-made-a-mistake-with-his-handling-of-the-macklemore-situation-social-media-still-fries-him/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 18:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/ed-sheeran-says-he-made-a-mistake-with-his-handling-of-the-macklemore-situation-social-media-still-fries-him/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hideo Kojima Responds To Sony’s Claims, Reveals They Canceled ‘PHYSINT’ Over A Zoom Call]]></title><description><![CDATA[TheStewartofNY / Hideo KojimaThe fallout between Sony and Hideo Kojima continues as the legendary game director breaks his silence on the shenanigans that led to the high-profile split between PlayStation and Kojima.<br />
The video game world is still processing PlayStation seemingly fumbling the Kojima bag, after news broke that Sony would no longer be publishing Kojima&rsquo;s spiritual successor to Metal Gear, PHYSINT, allowing Asha Sharma and XBOX to swoop in, save the day, and the game.Following]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/hideo-kojima-responds-to-sonys-claims-reveals-they-canceled-physint-over-a-zoom-call/</link><pubDate>Sun, 20 Sep 2026 21:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/hideo-kojima-responds-to-sonys-claims-reveals-they-canceled-physint-over-a-zoom-call/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lauren Boebert Accused of Having Sexual Relationships With 3 Staffers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tom Williams / Lauren BoebertThere is video of Lauren Boebert literally telling reporters, &ldquo;Go to church. Find Jesus. Why is everybody so horny here?&rdquo; It turns out that may have been a serious case of projection on her part.<br />
An explosive complaint filed with the House Ethics Committee claims that Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-CO)&nbsp;engaged in a sexual relationship with her district director in the office, in a car, and in campaign-paid hotel rooms,&nbsp;and that she paid the person $200,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/lauren-boebert-accused-of-having-sexual-relationships-with-3-staffers/</link><pubDate>Sat, 19 Sep 2026 20:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/lauren-boebert-accused-of-having-sexual-relationships-with-3-staffers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Let Them Fight: Daphne Joy Sends Warning To Brittany Renner]]></title><description><![CDATA[Getty Images / Daphne Joy / Brittany RennerBrittany Renner, of all people, has a problem with the lifestyle Daphne Joy is currently living.<br />
Daphne Joy has been the talk of social media due to her involvement in Diddy&rsquo;s sexual exploits and the sextape that eventually hit the internet.<br />
Looking to make the most of her 15 minutes of fame, she is appearing on podcasts and talking about the lifestyle she now lives in the aftermath of the sextape leak.<br />
Joy was not shy about sharing that she loves]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/let-them-fight-daphne-joy-sends-warning-to-brittany-renner/</link><pubDate>Sat, 19 Sep 2026 06:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/let-them-fight-daphne-joy-sends-warning-to-brittany-renner/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kool G Rap Gives Details On New Album]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kool G Rap Gives Details On New Album]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/kool-g-rap-gives-details-on-new-album/</link><pubDate>Sat, 19 Sep 2026 02:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/kool-g-rap-gives-details-on-new-album/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar Distances Herself From Donald Trump, Says “He’s Gone Too Far”]]></title><description><![CDATA[Getty Images / Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar / Donald TrumpAre the MAGA walls cracking? One Republican seeking re-election is distancing herself from Donald Trump.<br />
In a stunning move, Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar&nbsp;shared a campaign ad warning Orange Mussolini that he has &ldquo;gone too far&rdquo; regarding his administration&rsquo;s mass deportation campaign that has seen immigrants without any criminal records get swept up in the massive effort.<br />
&ldquo;Mr. President, some of your immigration enfo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/rep-maria-elvira-salazar-distances-herself-from-donald-trump-says-hes-gone-too-far/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2026 22:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/rep-maria-elvira-salazar-distances-herself-from-donald-trump-says-hes-gone-too-far/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Slain Chicago Rappers: 10 Artists Who Lost Their Lives Too Soon]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: (Photo by Prince Williams/Wireimage) / (Photo by Prince Williams/Wireimage)Chicago&rsquo;s fingerprints are all over American music. The city has helped shape blues, gospel, house, soul and Hip-Hop, while producing generations of artists who found ways to make their neighborhoods, slang and experiences travel far beyond Illinois. When Chicago rap entered another era in the early 2010s, drill gave the city a new sound that would eventually influence rappers from New York to London and bey]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/slain-chicago-rappers-10-artists-who-lost-their-lives-too-soon/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2026 22:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/slain-chicago-rappers-10-artists-who-lost-their-lives-too-soon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Top Takeaways From AZ Chike’s ‘No Rest For The Wicked’ LP]]></title><description><![CDATA[AZ Chike might have the sheen of a new artist to many across the nation, but he&rsquo;s been active as an artist since 2017. While some might connect the Los Angeles native to his collaborations with ScHoolboy Q and Kendrick Lamar, AZ Chike is his own man, and his latest studio album, No Rest For The Wicked, is proof positive of that fact.AZ Chike, born Damaria Walker, got his start in rapping while in high school, later forming the AZ Cult and releasing a series of mixtapes that led to his sign]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/top-takeaways-from-az-chikes-no-rest-for-the-wicked-lp/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2026 22:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/top-takeaways-from-az-chikes-no-rest-for-the-wicked-lp/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NEED FM: Offset Launches Hotline Giving Fans Some Free Advice]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Paras Griffin / GettyOffset is giving out some advice through his new hotline.Want some advice from Set? Fans can now call the Migos member through his &ldquo;NEED FM&rdquo; hotline at 470-742-6949. The hotline is part of the rollout for his new single, &ldquo;Something I Need,&rdquo; with Offset answering questions and giving advice to fans.In a new Instagram post, Offset encouraged his followers to give him a call if they need someone to talk to.&ldquo;Call a player and tell me what ya]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/need-fm-offset-launches-hotline-giving-fans-some-free-advice/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2026 21:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/need-fm-offset-launches-hotline-giving-fans-some-free-advice/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[You Care: Kid Cudi Accepted Ebro’s Apology For Sharing Private Convo About Kanye West]]></title><description><![CDATA[Getty Images / Kid Cudi / Ebro DardenYou care. Kid Cudi and Ebro Darden are no longer beefing after the Chicago artist shared that he accepted the radio personality&rsquo;s apology.<br />
In a now-deleted post, Cudi said on Thursday (Sept.17) that he wasn&rsquo;t happy about Darden being loose with his lips about their private conversation. &ldquo;Ebro, u were sitting next to me at dinner (not planned) and we were having a private conversation,&rdquo; Cudi wrote. &ldquo;Not an interview. U are thirsty]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/you-care-kid-cudi-accepted-ebros-apology-for-sharing-private-convo-about-kanye-west/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2026 21:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/you-care-kid-cudi-accepted-ebros-apology-for-sharing-private-convo-about-kanye-west/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Claressa Shields And Papoose Relationship Timeline]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Jason Mendez / GettyClaressa Shields and Papoose have been very public about when their relationship began, but resurfaced posts involving Shields&rsquo; former fianc&eacute; Tony Richardson have added another wrinkle to an already complicated love story. Check out Claressa Shields and Papoose&rsquo;s relationship timeline inside.&nbsp;Baller Alert reports that the couple&rsquo;s relationship timeline got messier. Shields says she met Papoose on July 6, 2024, at a boxing match in Newark.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/claressa-shields-and-papoose-relationship-timeline/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2026 21:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/claressa-shields-and-papoose-relationship-timeline/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ta-Nehisi Coates To Appear on Barack Obama’s Book Podcast]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Carol Lee Rose / GettyFormer President Barack Obama will be hosting a new podcast dedicated to books, and among the guests will be the notable author and activist Ta-Nehisi Coates. The podcast, named A Great Book, will have each of the six episodes hosted by Obama in discussion of a favorite book with his invited guest.The podcast is a collaborative production between Audible and Higher Ground, the production company the former president created with his wife, former First Lady Michelle]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/ta-nehisi-coates-to-appear-on-barack-obamas-book-podcast/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2026 19:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/ta-nehisi-coates-to-appear-on-barack-obamas-book-podcast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dave Chappelle Adds Second Madison Square Garden Show.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dave Chappelle, who headlines the closing night of the inaugural Fastball Comedy Festival in Mesa, Arizona, on Sunday, October 18, today announced a second New York City show at MadisonSquare Garden on Saturday, November 7. The newly added date is part of the 22nd annual New York Comedy Festival, joining Chappelle&rsquo;s previously announced opening-night performance at the festival on Friday, November 6.&nbsp;<br />
The Fastball Comedy Festival will turn Sloan Park, one of baseball&rsquo;s premier S]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/dave-chappelle-adds-second-madison-square-garden-show/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2026 19:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/dave-chappelle-adds-second-madison-square-garden-show/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tay Keith’s Cause Of Death Revealed Three Months After His Passing]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Johnny Nunez / GettyThree months after Memphis producer Tay Keith&rsquo;s untimely passing, the cause of death has been revealed.According to the Nashville Medical Examiner&rsquo;s Officer, Keith died from an alleged overdose. His autopsy found ketamine and multiple compounds associated with kratom, including mitragynine, in his system. The manner of death was ruled an accident.The report also found nicotine and ethanol in Keith&rsquo;s system, along with mild coronary artery disease. It]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/tay-keiths-cause-of-death-revealed-three-months-after-his-passing/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2026 18:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/tay-keiths-cause-of-death-revealed-three-months-after-his-passing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bestiality No Longer Disqualifying In Kash Patel&rsquo;s FBI, Social Media &amp; Sen. John Kennedy Are Confused]]></title><description><![CDATA[Getty Images / Kash Patel<br />
If you want to join Kash Patel&rsquo;s FBI and worry that past bestiality moments will keep you from landing your dream job, don&rsquo;t worry; the agency still has a place for you.<br />
Highly unqualified FBI Director Kash Patel&rsquo;s absurd run as the man in charge continues to produce some strange moments.Republicans who remain loyal to Trump have defended Patel through thick and thin, even ignoring his abuse of the FBI jet, using agents as bodyguards for his girlfriend]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/bestiality-no-longer-disqualifying-in-kash-patelrsquos-fbi-social-media-amp-sen-john-kennedy-are-confused/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2026 18:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/bestiality-no-longer-disqualifying-in-kash-patelrsquos-fbi-social-media-amp-sen-john-kennedy-are-confused/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Apollo Provides $1.25 Billion Capital Solution to Support Combination of BMG and Concord.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Apollo has announced that Apollo-managed funds and affiliates have provided a $1.25 billion equity capital solution to support the recently completed combination of BMG and Concord, bringing together two highly complementary businesses spanning music publishing, recorded music, theatrical rights and digital distribution. The combined company retains the BMG name and is headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee.<br />
Under the terms of the transaction, Apollo acquired a noncontrolling interest in a subsid]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/apollo-provides-125-billion-capital-solution-to-support-combination-of-bmg-and-concord/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2026 18:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/apollo-provides-125-billion-capital-solution-to-support-combination-of-bmg-and-concord/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tay Keith’s Cause of Death Revealed.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Music producer Tay Keith died at age 29 from an accidental drug overdose involving a lethal combination of ketamine, kratom compounds, and alcohol, according to September 2026 autopsy results. The autopsy report issued by the Davidson County Medical Examiner in Nashville offers a comprehensive look at the specific substance levels and underlying health conditions that contributed to Tay Keith&rsquo;s passing.<br />
The medical examiner explicitly ruled the manner of death an accident driven by the &ld]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/tay-keiths-cause-of-death-revealed/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2026 18:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/tay-keiths-cause-of-death-revealed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MAGA Nutballs Lose It Over Tillamook Cheese Being Halal-Certified]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tillamook, one of the top leading cheese and dairy product brands in America, is facing an unusual backlash. Some MAGA-coded nutballs and folks who don&rsquo;t read very well are waving pitchforks because Tillamook cheese is halal-certified.Tillamook saw itself trending on X Friday morning after several &ldquo;America First&rdquo; types took to the social media platform to decry the brand&rsquo;s halal certification and the fact that they brand their cheese as vegetarian. Because people usually]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/maga-nutballs-lose-it-over-tillamook-cheese-being-halal-certified/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2026 18:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/maga-nutballs-lose-it-over-tillamook-cheese-being-halal-certified/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BigXthaPlug – ‘LITE’ ft. Belly Gang Kushington]]></title><description><![CDATA[The post BigXthaPlug &ndash; &lsquo;LITE&rsquo; ft. Belly Gang Kushington first appeared on Rap Industry: New Hip Hop, Rap Videos, Music, News, &amp; more..]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/bigxthaplug-lite-ft-belly-gang-kushington/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2026 17:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/bigxthaplug-lite-ft-belly-gang-kushington/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kurupt &amp; Snoop Dogg &ndash; &lsquo;Neighbors&rsquo;]]></title><description><![CDATA[&nbsp;<br />
Produced by: Rick RockDirected By Jo Lenz<br />
Edited By Will Smith III<br />
&ldquo;Neighbors&rdquo; is a raw salute to neighborhood pride and the West Coast way of life. Snoop Dogg and Kurupt take listeners through the world they know firsthand, repping their communities, paying respect to the people who came before them, and celebrating the unmistakable style and attitude of Los Angeles. The record is rooted in knowing exactly where you come from and carrying that identity with you wherever you g]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/kurupt-amp-snoop-dogg-ndash-lsquoneighborsrsquo/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2026 17:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/kurupt-amp-snoop-dogg-ndash-lsquoneighborsrsquo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[JOHN DENSMORE and CHUCK D – “No Country for Old Men”]]></title><description><![CDATA[&nbsp;<br />
The song is the album&rsquo;s thematic anchor, taking its cue from the line Densmore sent back to Chuck D early in the collaboration: &ldquo;Everybody gets older, but not everybody gets elder,&rdquo; and turning it into a spoken-word meditation on legacy, responsibility and what it means to keep creating with purpose. Watch the video, featuring footage of the duo in the studio, for &ldquo;no country for old men&rdquo;The post JOHN DENSMORE and CHUCK D &ndash; &ldquo;No Country for Old Men]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/john-densmore-and-chuck-d-no-country-for-old-men/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2026 17:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/john-densmore-and-chuck-d-no-country-for-old-men/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Termanology &amp; Royal Flush &ndash; &ldquo;Angel Whispers&rdquo; ft. Dru Hoffa (Remix)]]></title><description><![CDATA[&nbsp;<br />
Prod by Dom Dirtee<br />
Shot at UptownShots, NYCThe post Termanology &amp; Royal Flush &ndash; &ldquo;Angel Whispers&rdquo; ft. Dru Hoffa (Remix) first appeared on Rap Industry: New Hip Hop, Rap Videos, Music, News, &amp; more..]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/termanology-amp-royal-flush-ndash-ldquoangel-whispersrdquo-ft-dru-hoffa-remix/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2026 17:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/termanology-amp-royal-flush-ndash-ldquoangel-whispersrdquo-ft-dru-hoffa-remix/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rakim, Kurupt &amp; Masta Killa &ndash; &lsquo;DPG WU-TANG, WU-TANG DPG -THE GODBODY LP&rsquo;]]></title><description><![CDATA[The post Rakim, Kurupt &amp; Masta Killa &ndash; &lsquo;DPG WU-TANG, WU-TANG DPG -THE GODBODY LP&rsquo; first appeared on Rap Industry: New Hip Hop, Rap Videos, Music, News, &amp; more..]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/rakim-kurupt-amp-masta-killa-ndash-lsquodpg-wu-tang-wu-tang-dpg-the-godbody-lprsquo/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2026 17:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/rakim-kurupt-amp-masta-killa-ndash-lsquodpg-wu-tang-wu-tang-dpg-the-godbody-lprsquo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sway DaSafo, MOBO Award-Winning Rapper, Dies At 44]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sway DaSafo, an award-winning rapper raised in North London, has passed away, with many of his Hip-Hop peers sharing condolences. According to reports, Sway DaSafo just celebrated his birthday recently and shared that he was working on new music.The news of Sway DaSafo&rsquo;s passing came by way of the MOBO Awards Instagram page, which shared a video of Sway.From IG:We&rsquo;re deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Sway.Sway will always hold a special place in MOBO history. In 2005, still i]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/sway-dasafo-mobo-award-winning-rapper-dies-at-44/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2026 17:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/sway-dasafo-mobo-award-winning-rapper-dies-at-44/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Knicks Pause Ticket Sales After Fans Complain About Comically High Prices]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: John Nacion / GettyThis past Wednesday (Sep. 16), ticket sales for the New York Knicks season opener went live and the franchise immediately drew scrutiny from its hardcore fanbase as everyone noticed that ticket prices were ridiculously overpriced with nosebleed seats fetching more than $1000.However, the tickets still sold like hotcakes. Many fans are foregoing a month or two of rent and risking eviction just to be there for the raising of the Knicks first championship banner in more t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/the-knicks-pause-ticket-sales-after-fans-complain-about-comically-high-prices/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2026 17:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/the-knicks-pause-ticket-sales-after-fans-complain-about-comically-high-prices/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[No More Daddy Issues?: Coi Leray Says She &amp; Benzino Are Back On Good Terms]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Stephanie Augello / GettyCoi Leray and Benzino are giving their father-daughter relationship another shot, with a little help from the next generation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/no-more-daddy-issues-coi-leray-says-she-amp-benzino-are-back-on-good-terms/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2026 16:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/no-more-daddy-issues-coi-leray-says-she-amp-benzino-are-back-on-good-terms/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Biggest Takeaways From Yeat’s New Album ‘COCOON’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: @yeat / InstagramYeat surprises his fans with a new project, COCOON.Before the release, the Oregon rapper went back through his previous projects and changed their cover art, giving them all a black-and-white, night-vision aesthetic. The changes sparked speculation that Yeat had something on the way.Less than 24 hours later, Yeat dropped COCOON with little notice.The project marks his second album release of 2026. Back in March, Yeat dropped ADL, which featured NBA YoungBoy, Don Toliver,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/biggest-takeaways-from-yeats-new-album-cocoon/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2026 16:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/biggest-takeaways-from-yeats-new-album-cocoon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lizzo Looking Great! 🔥🔥🔥]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lizzo Looking Great! 🔥🔥🔥]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/lizzo-looking-great-/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2026 03:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/lizzo-looking-great-/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Drake – ‘FOMO’]]></title><description><![CDATA[&nbsp;<br />
This is self funded surrealism<br />
A story about making the absolute most of it all in one summerCredit to nobody but the members<br />
Here&rsquo;s some life advice before you watch<br />
Nobody is coming to save you<br />
You must use each day to decipher who you love and trust and march forward with themI hope this serves as motivation to make that call, take that trip, drop that song, open that shop, see your parents, leave that relationship or stay in it forever, spend the bread, get some more etc.<br />
They k]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/drake-fomo/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2026 02:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/drake-fomo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PlaqueBoyMax Thinks Don Tolliver Isn’t Sexy Enough]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Christopher Polk / GettyPlaqueBoyMax, one of the most popular streamers out there, is known for using his platform to share whatever thoughts float into his mind with his viewers. During a recent livestream, PlaqueBoyMax essentially said that Don Toliver&rsquo;s lack of worldwide notoriety is due to the rapper and singer&rsquo;s looks.PlaqueBoyMax, 23, hopped on his Twitch channel and shot from the hip as he typically does. When the chat moved to the topic of Don Toliver, the streamer an]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/plaqueboymax-thinks-don-tolliver-isnt-sexy-enough/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 22:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/plaqueboymax-thinks-don-tolliver-isnt-sexy-enough/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mads Mikkelsen Revealed As ‘Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4’s Villain In New Campaign Trailer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Activision / Infinity Ward / Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4Tokyo Game Show is underway, meaning more video game announcements and trailers, including a new look at&nbsp;Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4&rsquo;s&nbsp;campaign trailer, revealing&nbsp;that Casino Royale&nbsp;and&nbsp;Death Stranding&nbsp;star Mads Mikkelsen is in the game.During the XBOX Tokyo Game Show broadcast, Infinity Ward delivered a new trailer for&nbsp;Modern Warfare 4&rsquo;s&nbsp;campaign, and we are very excited to play it.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/mads-mikkelsen-revealed-as-call-of-duty-modern-warfare-4s-villain-in-new-campaign-trailer/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 22:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/mads-mikkelsen-revealed-as-call-of-duty-modern-warfare-4s-villain-in-new-campaign-trailer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Colin Kaepernick Says JAŸ-Z Became “Black Face Of The NFL”]]></title><description><![CDATA[Colin Kaepernick has become more famous for his activism and conviction than for his time on the football field, and he just made an explosive claim. According to Colin Kaepernick, the quarterback stated that the NFL employed JA&Yuml;-Z to become the &ldquo;Black Face of the NFL&rdquo; in a bid to end protests.Sitting down with the MediasTouch podcast, Colin Kaepernick discussed a variety of topics and spoke extensively about the long-rumored and alleged efforts of NFL owners to keep him out of]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/colin-kaepernick-says-ja-z-became-black-face-of-the-nfl/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 21:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/colin-kaepernick-says-ja-z-became-black-face-of-the-nfl/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Somebody Lying: New Photos Reveal US Bases Severely Damaged By Iranian Drones &amp; Missiles]]></title><description><![CDATA[Getty Images / Pete Hegseth / Iran WarIf you asked DEI Hire Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth and his sorry boss Donald Trump, the war with Iran that was supposed to last only a few weeks is going well, but photos tell a different story.<br />
Hilariously, the Bari Weiss-controlled CBS News dropped a whole bunch of photos showing multiple US bases across Iran have suffered severe damage from Iranian drones and missile strikes, completely making Pete Hegseth and Trump look like liars because they&rsquo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/somebody-lying-new-photos-reveal-us-bases-severely-damaged-by-iranian-drones-amp-missiles/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 20:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/somebody-lying-new-photos-reveal-us-bases-severely-damaged-by-iranian-drones-amp-missiles/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AOC Drags Robert Kraft For Macklemore Ultimatum]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Sarah Rice / GettyThe rapper Macklemore being removed from pop singer Ed Sheeran&rsquo;s tour after his pro-Palestine comments stoked the ire of many, including Democratic Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/aoc-drags-robert-kraft-for-macklemore-ultimatum/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 20:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/aoc-drags-robert-kraft-for-macklemore-ultimatum/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[We Don&rsquo;t Trust NPCs: Future &amp; Metro Boomin Reportedly Joining &lsquo;GTA VI&rsquo;]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Rockstar Games / GTA VIFuture and Metro Boomin might be taking their chemistry from the studio to the streets of Vice City, with the frequent collaborators reportedly getting involved in Grand Theft Auto VI.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/we-donrsquot-trust-npcs-future-amp-metro-boomin-reportedly-joining-lsquogta-virsquo/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 20:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/we-donrsquot-trust-npcs-future-amp-metro-boomin-reportedly-joining-lsquogta-virsquo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nicki Minaj &amp; Her Team Sued For $275K &lsquo;Pink Friday 2&rsquo; Promo Budget]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Bernard Smalls / @PhotosByBeanzLike most celebrities, Nicki Minaj loves to live large whenever going out and about. But when it came time for her team to reimburse another company for footing the bill for her Pink Friday 2 promo expenses, things allegedly got messy.According to TMZ, 24/7 Productions is suing Nicki Minaj and her company for a cool $275,000 claiming that they paid for her travel and hotel expenses under a pre-approved budget expecting that they&rsquo;d get the money back o]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/nicki-minaj-amp-her-team-sued-for-275k-lsquopink-friday-2rsquo-promo-budget/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 20:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/nicki-minaj-amp-her-team-sued-for-275k-lsquopink-friday-2rsquo-promo-budget/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Master P Defines His Rise On “Rickey Smiley On The Spot”]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Urban One Podcasts / Urban OneIt&rsquo;s undeniable that Hip-Hop culture owes a great deal to the South, and part of that is thanks to Master P. The New Orleans, Louisiana native helped put his city on the map in the 1990s with No Limit Records, making his brand known in music and later in film and other business endeavors. And he sat down with veteran comedian Rickey Smiley<br />
for the latest episode of Rickey Smiley On The Spot to talk about it all.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/master-p-defines-his-rise-on-rickey-smiley-on-the-spot/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 20:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/master-p-defines-his-rise-on-rickey-smiley-on-the-spot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tyla – ‘FEEL SOMETHING’ (Vevo Live Performance)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Vevo released Tyla&rsquo;s &lsquo;Official Live Performance&rsquo; of &ldquo;FEEL SOMETHING&rdquo; from her new album A*POP. This release marks the fourth installment of an exclusive series of performance videos, following the previously-released &ldquo;IS IT LOVE,&rdquo; &ldquo;SHE DID IT AGAIN&rdquo; and &ldquo;KISS.&rdquo;<br />
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These productions are the result of deep creative synergy between Vevo, the artist and their team, and help artists connect with their global fanbases through]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/tyla-feel-something-vevo-live-performance/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 19:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/tyla-feel-something-vevo-live-performance/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SoundExchange and Music Nation Copyrights Management Expand Global Rights Management Acess.]]></title><description><![CDATA[SoundExchange, the largest neighboring rights organization in the world, and Music Nation Copyrights Management (MusicNation), a pioneer in music rights management in the United Arab Emirates, today announced the signing of a groundbreaking reciprocal agreement to strengthen cross-border neighboring rights administration and create new revenue streams for rights holders in the United States and the United Arab Emirates (UAE).<br />
The agreement builds on SoundExchange&rsquo;s previously announced par]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/soundexchange-and-music-nation-copyrights-management-expand-global-rights-management-acess/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 19:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/soundexchange-and-music-nation-copyrights-management-expand-global-rights-management-acess/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Macklemore Donates $1M Tour Salary To Palestinian Aid]]></title><description><![CDATA[Macklemore has used his platform to draw attention to the crisis in Palestine and has long championed peace in the Gaza region. After pledging his $1 million salary from Ed Sheeran&rsquo;s Loop Tour towards Palestinian humanitarian organizations, Macklemore challenged Robert Kraft to do the same.In a post on Instagram, Macklemore shared his intention to donate his $1 million tour salary to aid efforts in Palestine, which drew a strong response from fans and supporters online.From Instagram:With]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/macklemore-donates-1m-tour-salary-to-palestinian-aid/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 19:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/macklemore-donates-1m-tour-salary-to-palestinian-aid/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Social Media Call Republicans Rolling Out Mitch McConnell To Vote “Elder Abuse”]]></title><description><![CDATA[Finn Gomez / Getty Images / Mitch McConnellIt&rsquo;s currently Weekend at Bernie&rsquo;s on Capitol Hill, and Kentucky Senator Mitch McConnell is looking like the new Bernie Lomax.Red flags are continuing to be raised regarding Mitch McConnell and his obvious failing health after a video showed him looking like a smiling vegetable.<br />
McConnell has reemerged after being out of the public eye following several health scares, and he was wheelchaired to Capitol Hill to cast a decisive vote in the Sen]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/social-media-call-republicans-rolling-out-mitch-mcconnell-to-vote-elder-abuse/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 19:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/social-media-call-republicans-rolling-out-mitch-mcconnell-to-vote-elder-abuse/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK Rapper, Sway (Derek Safo) Dies at 44.]]></title><description><![CDATA[The British rapper Sway, who proved inspirational to a generation of Black British musicians thanks to his independence and frank, dextrous storytelling, has died aged 44.<br />
The news was announced by the Mobo awards, with whom Sway won best hip-hop act in 2005, the first unsigned act to do so. &ldquo;Proud to have him as part of our history. Our love goes out to his family, loved ones and fans,&rdquo; the statement read.<br />
No cause of death has been announced. He died at his home in Ghana.<br />
Born Dere]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/uk-rapper-sway-derek-safo-dies-at-44/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 18:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/uk-rapper-sway-derek-safo-dies-at-44/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jhené Aiko – ‘Nothing Nice To Say’]]></title><description><![CDATA[&nbsp;<br />
So I been being quietCuz I&rsquo;ve had nothing nice to sayBeen sitting here in silenceWhile you keep playing in my faceYou&rsquo;re such great pretenderI cannot defend youYou know I can end youBut Lord knows how much I have changedBaby I am savedSo I guess that saved youOnly God can save youI don&rsquo;t think I can change you<br />
Gotta let this fade awayGotta let this fade away<br />
Gotta let this fade awayGotta let this fade away<br />
So I been sipping red wineEvery night at bed timeOh, this Opus go]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/jhen-aiko-nothing-nice-to-say/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 17:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/jhen-aiko-nothing-nice-to-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Joey Purps x Vic Mensa – ‘This Thing Of Ours’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Joey Purp &middot; This Thing Of OursThe post Joey Purps x Vic Mensa &ndash; &lsquo;This Thing Of Ours&rsquo; first appeared on Rap Industry: New Hip Hop, Rap Videos, Music, News, &amp; more..]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/joey-purps-x-vic-mensa-this-thing-of-ours/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 17:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/joey-purps-x-vic-mensa-this-thing-of-ours/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockstar Games Drops 6 Tracks From ‘Grand Theft Auto VI – The Album’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rockstar Games / Grand Theft Auto VI &ndash; The AlbumAs we zoom toward&nbsp;Grand Theft Auto VI&rsquo;s&nbsp;November 19 release date, Rockstar Games continues its steady, calculated announcements for the highly anticipated video game.<br />
Grand Theft Auto VI is more than just your typical video game; it&rsquo;s a whole experience. We got an extended look at the game on Netflix, which turned out to be a massive success despite complaints about being behind a paywall, and now we know there will be a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/rockstar-games-drops-6-tracks-from-grand-theft-auto-vi-the-album/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 16:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/rockstar-games-drops-6-tracks-from-grand-theft-auto-vi-the-album/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Emmy Winner Stephen Root Confirms He Is In ‘GTA 6’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Getty Images / Stephen Root / GTA 6As we inch closer to GTA 6&rsquo;s November 19 release, folks involved with the highly anticipated video game are spilling the beans.<br />
Travis Scott, Metro Boomin, and other musicians have all revealed their involvement in the game without spilling any details, and now Stephen Root, fresh off his supporting-actor Emmy win for his portrayal of Wyck in&nbsp;Widow&rsquo;s Bay, confirmed&nbsp;he is in GTA 6.<br />
Speaking with AP, Root confirmed he lent his voice to the g]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/emmy-winner-stephen-root-confirms-he-is-in-gta-6/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 00:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/emmy-winner-stephen-root-confirms-he-is-in-gta-6/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What Does OPP Stand For In Slang? The Hip-Hop History Behind The Phrase]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Paul Archuleta / GettyIf you listen to Hip-Hop long enough &mdash; especially drill, trap or street rap &mdash; you&rsquo;re eventually going to hear somebody mention &ldquo;the opps.&rdquo; In modern slang, an opp is essentially an opponent, enemy or rival: somebody who is on the other side of a conflict. &ldquo;Opps,&rdquo; the plural version, can refer to a rival group, crew, neighborhood or simply anybody viewed as working against you. Depending on the context, that could mean anythi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/what-does-opp-stand-for-in-slang-the-hip-hop-history-behind-the-phrase/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 23:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/what-does-opp-stand-for-in-slang-the-hip-hop-history-behind-the-phrase/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Drake Drops “Pray For Gaza” Bar In New Song Snippet During ‘FOMO’ Livestream]]></title><description><![CDATA[Simone Joyner / DrakeDrake is once again the talk of the music world thanks to his FOMO (Fear of Missing Out) livestream, and he is also letting us know that the people of Palestine are on his mind.<br />
Say what you want about Kendrick Lamar&rsquo;s favorite punching bag, who is notoriously problematic. However, he is consistent when speaking up for the plight of the people of Palestine, who are still the victims of an ongoing genocide.<br />
We can&rsquo;t also forget his Jewish heritage.Drake was one of]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/drake-drops-pray-for-gaza-bar-in-new-song-snippet-during-fomo-livestream/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 22:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/drake-drops-pray-for-gaza-bar-in-new-song-snippet-during-fomo-livestream/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Balenciaga Announces Partnership With SEGA Ahead of TGS]]></title><description><![CDATA[SEGA / Sonic The Hedgehog / BalenciagaFashion and video games coming together is nothing new, but Balenciaga&rsquo;s partnership with SEGA is.<br />
Announced Wednesday, SEGA revealed its partnership with Balenciaga, which will bring a collection of ready-to-wear pieces and merchandise, including a Japan-exclusive varsity jacket and long-sleeved T-shirt, to Sonic the Hedgehog fans.<br />
SEGA / Sonic The HedgehogThe collection was available in select Balenciaga stores and online in Japan starting September]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/balenciaga-announces-partnership-with-sega-ahead-of-tgs/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 20:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/balenciaga-announces-partnership-with-sega-ahead-of-tgs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Balenciaga Annoucnes Partnership With SEGA Ahead of TGS]]></title><description><![CDATA[SEGA / Sonic The Hedgehog / BalenciagaFashion and video games coming together is nothing new, but Balenciaga&rsquo;s partnership with SEGA is.<br />
Announced Wednesday, SEGA revealed its partnership with Balenciaga, which will bring a collection of ready-to-wear pieces and merchandise, including a Japan-exclusive varsity jacket and long-sleeved T-shirt, to Sonic the Hedgehog fans.<br />
SEGA / Sonic The HedgehogThe collection was available in select Balenciaga stores and online in Japan starting September]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/balenciaga-annoucnes-partnership-with-sega-ahead-of-tgs/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 20:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/balenciaga-annoucnes-partnership-with-sega-ahead-of-tgs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Anderson .Paak x Cordae – ‘A Good Day’]]></title><description><![CDATA[&nbsp;<br />
Producer: Hollywood ColeComposer: Brandon Paak AndersonComposer: Cordae Amari BrooksComposer: Kameron ColeComposer: Mariah CareyComposer: Jermaine DupriComposer: Johnta AustinComposer: Isaac FreemanComposer: Douglas DavisComposer: Ricky WaltersComposer: Manuel SealComposer: William Harrison WithersComposer: Clarence Alexander ScarboroughThe post Anderson .Paak x Cordae &ndash; &lsquo;A Good Day&rsquo; first appeared on Rap Industry: New Hip Hop, Rap Videos, Music, News, &amp; more..]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/anderson-paak-x-cordae-a-good-day/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 20:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/anderson-paak-x-cordae-a-good-day/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boosie BadAzz Shares Texts Between Him &amp; Pardon Brokerage Firm]]></title><description><![CDATA[Boosie BadAzz and his ongoing quest to be compensated for paying a pardon brokerage firm to secure the clearing of his name has taken a new turn. Taking to social media, Boosie BadAzz revealed a series of text messages between him and the firm, which some online are saying should have let him know the pardon wasn&rsquo;t going to happen as planned.Boosie BadAzz is currently attempting to recoup half of the alleged $600,000 he paid to Jacob Wohl and Jack Burkman of JM Burkman &amp; Associates. Ac]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/boosie-badazz-shares-texts-between-him-amp-pardon-brokerage-firm/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 17:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/boosie-badazz-shares-texts-between-him-amp-pardon-brokerage-firm/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ed Sheeran’s Tour Support Acts Drop Out After Macklemore Exit]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ed Sheeran has found himself in an impossible position after all his supporting acts for his Loop Tour have dropped out. Several acts have said that after Macklemore was asked to leave over his pro-Palestine comments, they followed suit in solidarity.As reported by The Independent, Ed Sheeran was on the U.S. leg of his worldwide Loop Tour with Macklemore among the many supporting acts for the event. Macklemore was the first to leave the tour and stated that the promoter requested that the Seattl]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/ed-sheerans-tour-support-acts-drop-out-after-macklemore-exit/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 17:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/ed-sheerans-tour-support-acts-drop-out-after-macklemore-exit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Donald Trump Jr.’s Alleged Russian-Funded Wedding Under Investigation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Getty Images / Donald Trump Jr. / Vladimir Putin / Donald TrumpDonald Trump swore up and down he has no ties to Vladimir Putin or Russia, but this latest news involving his son, Donald Trump Jr., and a recent wedding tells a different story.<br />
Allegedly, a Russian oligarch who has very close ties to Vladimir Putin dropped a large sum of money on Don Jr.&rsquo;s wedding celebration, and top Democrat on the House Oversight Committee, Rep. Robert Garcia (D-CA), is looking into it.<br />
Axios reports that]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/donald-trump-jrs-alleged-russian-funded-wedding-under-investigation/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 06:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/donald-trump-jrs-alleged-russian-funded-wedding-under-investigation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mitch McConnell’s “Muted” Senate Return Raises More Outrage]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Finn Gomez / GettyOn Monday (Sept. 14), Senator Mitch McConnell of Kentucky returned to the United States Senate after an absence of nearly three months. However, the return stoked more questions about McConnell&rsquo;s health, especially as reporters were told they couldn&rsquo;t record video of McConnell speaking to the press.The longtime Republican politician was spotted by TMZ in a wheelchair, surrounded by staffers and security as he was placed into a vehicle to venture to the Capit]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/mitch-mcconnells-muted-senate-return-raises-more-outrage/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 00:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/mitch-mcconnells-muted-senate-return-raises-more-outrage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[KONY: Jalen Brunson Makes Surprise Cameo At The 78th Annual Emmy Awards]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Pacific Press / GettyJalen Brunson may not like to refer to himself as &ldquo;The King of New York,&rdquo; but the NBA Champion and Finals MVP sure as heck has no problem soaking in the limelight that comes with being a king as he continues to pop up at places you&rsquo;d least expect to see him. Last night, it was the Emmys.After a summer in which Jalen Brunson took his championship talents to Yankee Stadium, the U.S. Open, and even a Harry Styles concert, the Knicks superstar point gua]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/kony-jalen-brunson-makes-surprise-cameo-at-the-78th-annual-emmy-awards/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 00:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/kony-jalen-brunson-makes-surprise-cameo-at-the-78th-annual-emmy-awards/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scarface, Ghostface Killah &amp; Kool G Rap Body Red Bull Spiral Freestyle]]></title><description><![CDATA[Red Bull Spiral is back with a new edition, and this one is definitely for fans of a certain era. Scarface, Ghostface Killah, and Kool G Rap bodied their Red Bull Spiral freestyle session, showing and proving their triple OG status.With a blistering hot track from Jake One, Scarface, Ghostface Killah, and Kool G Rap effortlessly delivered one of the most astounding and confident Red Bull Spiral freestyle sessions yet.Opening the session is Scarface, who made his solo debut in 1991 after establis]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/scarface-ghostface-killah-amp-kool-g-rap-body-red-bull-spiral-freestyle/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 22:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/scarface-ghostface-killah-amp-kool-g-rap-body-red-bull-spiral-freestyle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LeBron James And Will Smith Meet Angola’s President After E1 Championship]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Malcolm Griffiths / GettyLeBron James and Will Smith received a special invitation from Angolan President Jo&atilde;o Louren&ccedil;o following their visit to South Africa for the E1 World Championship&rsquo;s first Grand Prix powerboat race.The NBA All-Star and the legendary actor both have ownership stakes in teams competing in the championship. James is an investor in Team AlUla, while Smit is part of the ownership group of Westbrook Racing.A day after the E1 World Championship, James]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/lebron-james-and-will-smith-meet-angolas-president-after-e1-championship/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 22:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/lebron-james-and-will-smith-meet-angolas-president-after-e1-championship/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[It Ain’t Ralph Tho: Nike’s New ‘Shoe Dog’ Mascot Looks Awfully Familiar]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: NIKE / NIkeNike might have a new dog in the fight, but sneakerheads and fashion fans have probably seen this trick somewhere before.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/it-aint-ralph-tho-nikes-new-shoe-dog-mascot-looks-awfully-familiar/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 22:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/it-aint-ralph-tho-nikes-new-shoe-dog-mascot-looks-awfully-familiar/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mama Gotta Have A Life Too: Ari Fletcher Hits Back At Deadbeat Mom Claims]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ari Fletcher has had enough of strangers online criticizing her parenting abilities after revealing that her son lives with her mother. Ari Fletcher seemingly called her critics out for not being able to retire their parents and give them the grandparent life.Ari Fletcher, 31, who shares her elementary school-aged child with Chicago rapper G Herbo, took to social media to hit back at the claims of being a deadbeat parent. In Fletcher&rsquo;s words, she defended the decision to have the boy live]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/mama-gotta-have-a-life-too-ari-fletcher-hits-back-at-deadbeat-mom-claims/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 21:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/mama-gotta-have-a-life-too-ari-fletcher-hits-back-at-deadbeat-mom-claims/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mahershala Ali Cites Ka As Inpiration For New Movie Role]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mahershala Ali is one of the most talented actors of his generation who has shown respect for Hip-Hop music and culture in the past as both fan and participant. In a recent red carpet interview, Mahershala Ali cited the late Kaseem &ldquo;Ka&rdquo; Ryan as an inspiration for his latest movie role.Speaking with CTV&rsquo;s Etalk, Mahershala Ali, 52, was stopped on the red carpet during the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) where a reporter asked about Ali&rsquo;s role as Latif, a Muslim]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/mahershala-ali-cites-ka-as-inpiration-for-new-movie-role/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 20:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/mahershala-ali-cites-ka-as-inpiration-for-new-movie-role/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Macklemore Claims Palestine Advocacy Cost Him Spot On Ed Sheeran Tour]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: ARNAUD FINISTRE / GettyMacklemore has been removed from Ed Sheeran&rsquo;s U.S. tour.Messina Touring Group, the promoter behind Sheeran&rsquo;s U.S. Loop Tour, released a statement regarding Macklemore&rsquo;s removal from the remaining dates.&ldquo;As the concert promoter for Ed Sheeran&rsquo;s U.S. Loop Tour, we have been notified by venues on the upcoming U.S. tour dates that they will not allow a concert to take place with Macklemore on the lineup, which would result in the cancellat]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/macklemore-claims-palestine-advocacy-cost-him-spot-on-ed-sheeran-tour/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 19:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/macklemore-claims-palestine-advocacy-cost-him-spot-on-ed-sheeran-tour/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Security For Donald Trump’s Wasteful Ireland Trip Described As A “Sh*t Show”]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brendan Moran / Donald TrumpThe United States is in the middle of an ongoing war with Iran, with no end in sight, causing nothing but grief for Americans, but that didn&rsquo;t stop Donald Trump from taking an unnecessary and wasteful trip to Ireland that is described as a security &ldquo;sh*t show.&rdquo;<br />
Spotted on Crooks and Liars, footage featuring a BBC reporter speaking on security for Orange Mussolini, giggling while calling it a &ldquo;sh*t show.&rdquo;More than likely trying to escape h]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/security-for-donald-trumps-wasteful-ireland-trip-described-as-a-sht-show/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 19:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/security-for-donald-trumps-wasteful-ireland-trip-described-as-a-sht-show/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[N.O.R.E. Denies Carmen Bryan’s Sexual Assault Allegations, Calls Lawsuit “Legally Groundless”]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Derek White / GettyN.O.R.E. is forcefully denying sexual assault allegations made by Carmen Bryan in a newly filed civil lawsuit, with his attorney calling the claims &ldquo;entirely false&rdquo; and promising to fight them in court.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/nore-denies-carmen-bryans-sexual-assault-allegations-calls-lawsuit-legally-groundless/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 17:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/nore-denies-carmen-bryans-sexual-assault-allegations-calls-lawsuit-legally-groundless/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kid Cudi Teams With Barbie Ferreira For New Horror Film ‘Wrong Number’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source:<br />
Fresh off reuniting with Kanye West at Yeezy&rsquo;s Homecoming concert in Chicago just last week, Kid Cudi is already back to work in Hollywood putting together a brand new horror film.<br />
According to Deadline, Scott &ldquo;Kid Cudi&rdquo; Mescudi will write, direct and star in his upcoming project, Wrong Number, which will also feature former Euphoria cast member Barbie Ferreira. Centered around Cudi&rsquo;s character of a self-help author named Ibn, Wrong Number will see the lonely auth]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/kid-cudi-teams-with-barbie-ferreira-for-new-horror-film-wrong-number/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 17:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/kid-cudi-teams-with-barbie-ferreira-for-new-horror-film-wrong-number/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Beenie Man Gives The True Meaning Of Clash]]></title><description><![CDATA[Beenie Man Gives The True Meaning Of Clash]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/beenie-man-gives-the-true-meaning-of-clash/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 16:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/beenie-man-gives-the-true-meaning-of-clash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[French Montana Sparks Baby Rumors With Fiancée Sheikha Mahr]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Arturo Holmes / GettyFrench Montana and his fianc&eacute;e Sheikha Mahr, may be expecting their first child.During a livestream with N3on, Montana was sitting front row at a New York Fashion Week event when he was caught having a conversation that appeared to catch him off guard.A friend congratulated French, telling him, &ldquo;I&rsquo;m so happy for you.&rdquo;&ldquo;For real? Why?&rdquo; French replied.&ldquo;Because of the baby,&rdquo; the woman responded.French immediately tapped hi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/french-montana-sparks-baby-rumors-with-fiance-sheikha-mahr/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 15:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/french-montana-sparks-baby-rumors-with-fiance-sheikha-mahr/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boosie Says He's Not Snitching Suing Trump Lobbyists Over $600K For Fake Pardon]]></title><description><![CDATA[Boosie Says He's Not Snitching Suing Trump Lobbyists Over $600K For Fake Pardon]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/boosie-says-hes-not-snitching-suing-trump-lobbyists-over-600k-for-fake-pardon/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 00:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/boosie-says-hes-not-snitching-suing-trump-lobbyists-over-600k-for-fake-pardon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[215Sha Found God, Quit Secular Rap &amp; Reveals His Wild Lil Uzi Vert AND Tommie Lee Stories]]></title><description><![CDATA[215Sha Found God, Quit Secular Rap &amp; Reveals His Wild Lil Uzi Vert AND Tommie Lee Stories]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/215sha-found-god-quit-secular-rap-amp-reveals-his-wild-lil-uzi-vert-and-tommie-lee-stories/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 00:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/215sha-found-god-quit-secular-rap-amp-reveals-his-wild-lil-uzi-vert-and-tommie-lee-stories/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[4xtra Facing Attempted Murder Charge After LAPD Arrest]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: @4xtradageneral / Instagram4xtra, the former No Jumper host, has been arrested for attempted murder, according to sources.The West Coast rapper, whose real name is Resan Bingham, was booked by the LAPD Wednesday morning. His bail was reportedly set at $1 million.4xtra previously had a rough Fourth of July after losing two fingers in a firework accident. Around the time of incident, he asked his followers an unusual question.&ldquo;Who wants to get blown up today. I&rsquo;m going to blow]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/4xtra-facing-attempted-murder-charge-after-lapd-arrest/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 22:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/4xtra-facing-attempted-murder-charge-after-lapd-arrest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rep. Jasmine Crockett Slammed For Honoring Chris Brown With Congressional Record Recognition]]></title><description><![CDATA[Getty Images / Jasmine Crockett / Chris BrownRep. Jasmine Crockett is hearing it online after honoring Chris Brown and Usher at their Texas stadium tour stop.<br />
The outgoing Texas Congresswoman took the stage Saturday night at AT&amp;T Stadium in Arlington during the Chris Brown and Usher joint R&amp;B Tour, joined by State Rep.&nbsp;Venton Jones&nbsp;and producer&nbsp;Roccstar, to help bestow the surprise honor on the musicians.<br />
Telling the crowd she &ldquo;couldn&rsquo;t miss this night,&rdquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/rep-jasmine-crockett-slammed-for-honoring-chris-brown-with-congressional-record-recognition/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 21:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/rep-jasmine-crockett-slammed-for-honoring-chris-brown-with-congressional-record-recognition/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meek Mill And DJ Akademiks Are Back At It After Lil Durk Trial Verdict]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Thaddaeus McAdams/John Nacion / GettyMeek Mill and DJ Akademiks are reigniting their long-standing beef.The Philly rapper and media personality have gone back and forth for years, with Meek previously accusing Ak of posting his low album sales numbers to make him look bad.At one point, Meek even demanded that Akademiks stop posting about him altogether, whether the coverage was positive or negative. Ak didn&rsquo;t listen, and the back-and-forth continued.Now, following Lil Durk being fo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/meek-mill-and-dj-akademiks-are-back-at-it-after-lil-durk-trial-verdict/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 20:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/meek-mill-and-dj-akademiks-are-back-at-it-after-lil-durk-trial-verdict/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DWAYNE “MUFFLA” SIMON: You Know The Records. Now Know The Man (Interview)]]></title><description><![CDATA[By: Todd &ldquo;DG&rdquo; DavisRapindustry.com<br />
___<br />
Before the West Coast had a commercial &ldquo;sound,&rdquo; before East Coast/West Coast became one of Hip-Hop&rsquo;s most overused chapters, and before anybody was handing out flowers for helping change the culture, Dwayne &ldquo;Muffla&rdquo; Simon was already in the room making noise.&nbsp;<br />
South Los Angeles. Uncle Jamm&rsquo;s Army. L.A. Posse. That was the laboratory. The parties were packed, the streets were talking, and the music was evo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/dwayne-muffla-simon-you-know-the-records-now-know-the-man-interview/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 19:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/dwayne-muffla-simon-you-know-the-records-now-know-the-man-interview/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Drake Confirms ‘Fear Of Missing Out’ Film]]></title><description><![CDATA[Drake is a master of the rollout, and fans had heavy speculation regarding a series of recent social post, sparking some to think a new album was coming. Drake has since confirmed that Fear Of Missing Out is a film project that will be unveiled in full this week.Last month, Drake posted on his Instagram page on August 12 a carousel of images featuring members of his family with &ldquo;FOMO 2026&rdquo; in the caption. That was later followed by an August 21 post featuring what appeared to be a CD]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/drake-confirms-fear-of-missing-out-film/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 19:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/drake-confirms-fear-of-missing-out-film/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boosie BadAzz Says ’60 Minutes’ Left Out Details In Pardon Story]]></title><description><![CDATA[Boosie BadAzz has the world questioning his motives for appearing on the once-lauded 60 Minutes program to tell his side of his attempt to get a pardon. According to Boosie BadAzz, the show omitted several details during his interview but says he hopes the moment will aid him as he attempts to recoup $600,000 that he paid to lobbyists to secure a pardon.As we reported, Boosie BadAzz&rsquo;s time on 60 Minutes has been observed from various angles by many, with some wondering if the appearance wo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/boosie-badazz-says-60-minutes-left-out-details-in-pardon-story/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 18:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/boosie-badazz-says-60-minutes-left-out-details-in-pardon-story/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mike Johnson Defends Nazi Fan/GOP Candidate Brandon Herrera]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: KENT NISHIMURA / GettyHouse of Representatives Majority Leader Mike Johnson was confronted with the obscenely racist and misogynistic comments of Texas Republican candidate Brandon Herrera &ndash; and Johnson dismissed those words, backing Herrera.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/mike-johnson-defends-nazi-fangop-candidate-brandon-herrera/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 18:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/mike-johnson-defends-nazi-fangop-candidate-brandon-herrera/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Apple Reportedly Dropping Beats-Branded iPhone Game Controllers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Andrew Matthews &ndash; PA Images / Apple / BeatsApple&rsquo;s foray into gaming continues. Reportedly, the tech giant is dropping its own iPhone game controller.<br />
Spotted on MacRumors, Joe Rossignol reports that references to two unreleased Apple game controllers were discovered in macOS 26.7 beta code, with Bloomberg&lsquo;s Mark Gurman going into even more detail on the discovery.<br />
According to Gurman&rsquo;s reporting, the controller has been in development for a year for the iPhone and will f]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/apple-reportedly-dropping-beats-branded-iphone-game-controllers/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 18:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/apple-reportedly-dropping-beats-branded-iphone-game-controllers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lil Durk Thanks Supporters After Winning Murder-For-Hire Trial]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Prince Williams / GettyLil Durk breaks his silence after being found not guilty in his federal murder-for-hire trial.On Friday, September 11, the Chicago rapper was found not guilty on all counts in the case. The verdict was a major win for Smurk, who faced&nbsp; testimony from former affiliates who pointed him as the ringleader behind criminal activity involving OTF.Following the verdict, Durk posted a photo of his defense team and expressed his gratitude to those who supported him thro]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/lil-durk-thanks-supporters-after-winning-murder-for-hire-trial/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 16:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/lil-durk-thanks-supporters-after-winning-murder-for-hire-trial/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Papoose Aims New “Jezebel” Track At Remy Ma, Reactions Are In]]></title><description><![CDATA[Papoose and Remy Ma were at one point a Hip-Hop power couple and shared much of their relationship with the public, who found them inspirational. Now amid a bitter separation period en route to divorce, Papoose delivered a new track last week aimed at Remy and the reactions from fans online are in.The new track from Papoose, titled &ldquo;Jezebel,&rdquo; finds the Brooklyn rapper delivering bars over an R&amp;B-tinged track by producer Sean2 Miles. Rapping in an almost somber tone, Pap uses the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/papoose-aims-new-jezebel-track-at-remy-ma-reactions-are-in/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 14:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/papoose-aims-new-jezebel-track-at-remy-ma-reactions-are-in/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BloodHound Q50 Fatally Shot In Gas Station Shooting, Mother Vowed Revenge]]></title><description><![CDATA[BloodHound Q50, a rapper who made waves in Chicago&rsquo;s drill scene, was fatally shot down at a gas station on Sunday (September 13). While the case is still under investigation, the details that have emerged are chilling and family members are allegedly vowing revenge.BloodHound Q50, real name Mikquale Cooper, was at a Fuller Park BP gas station just south of the downtown area of Chicago, according to a report from CWB Chicago.<br />
Cooper was sitting in a 2019 Tesla around 4 AM local time when t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/bloodhound-q50-fatally-shot-in-gas-station-shooting-mother-vowed-revenge/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 04:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/bloodhound-q50-fatally-shot-in-gas-station-shooting-mother-vowed-revenge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BlizzCon 2026: &lsquo;Diablo V,&rsquo; &lsquo;StarCraft&rsquo;s Return &amp; Other Big Announcements]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bliizard Entertainment / BlizzCon<br />
After a 3-year hiatus, BlizzCon is back, and yes, there were plenty of big announcements.<br />
It was only right that Blizzard Entertainment&rsquo;s President&nbsp;Johanna Faries&nbsp;kicked things off at BlizzCon 2026 with an emotionally charged speech that featured some big announcements for your favorite Blizzard Games franchises like&nbsp;Heroes of the Storm,&nbsp;Diablo,&nbsp;World of Warcraft,&nbsp;StarCraft,&nbsp;Overwatch,&nbsp;and&nbsp;Hearthstone.<br />
So let&rs]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/blizzcon-2026-lsquodiablo-vrsquo-lsquostarcraftrsquos-return-amp-other-big-announcements/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 01:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/blizzcon-2026-lsquodiablo-vrsquo-lsquostarcraftrsquos-return-amp-other-big-announcements/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boosie Appears On ’60 Minutes,’ Social Media Debates If He’s Snitching?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Erika Goldring / GettyWe&rsquo;re willing to bet that rapper Lil Boosie appearing on 60 Minutes wasn&rsquo;t on your 2026 bingo card. The Baton Rouge rapper was on the storied &mdash; yet recently compromised &mdash; program and needless to say, the social media delegation who is keenly aware of when someone is being exploited was not amused.<br />
And there&rsquo;s also the snitching allegations.<br />
Boosie&rsquo;s appearance on the news program is scheduled for Sunday (Sept. 13) evening, but tha]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/boosie-appears-on-60-minutes-social-media-debates-if-hes-snitching/</link><pubDate>Sun, 13 Sep 2026 22:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/boosie-appears-on-60-minutes-social-media-debates-if-hes-snitching/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wyclef Jean: Is AI The Death of Music?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wyclef Jean: Is AI The Death of Music?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/wyclef-jean-is-ai-the-death-of-music/</link><pubDate>Sun, 13 Sep 2026 04:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/wyclef-jean-is-ai-the-death-of-music/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[September 11, 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[September 11, 2026]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/september-11-2026/</link><pubDate>Sat, 12 Sep 2026 04:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/september-11-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lil Durk: Adrien Broner and Dean The Great Celebrate]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lil Durk: Adrien Broner and Dean The Great Celebrate]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/lil-durk-adrien-broner-and-dean-the-great-celebrate/</link><pubDate>Sat, 12 Sep 2026 04:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/lil-durk-adrien-broner-and-dean-the-great-celebrate/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lil Durk Found Not Guilty In Murder-For-Hire Case]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Robert Gauthier / GettyLil Durk looked to have the odds stacked against him, but a jury has found the Chicago rapper not guilty on all charges related to his murder-for-hire case. The verdict was handed in Friday inside a Los Angeles courthouse and the reactions are still developing.As reported by the Los Angeles Times and several other outlets, Lil Durk, real name Durk Banks, was facing murder-for-hire, conspiracy and stalking charges as prosecutors brought several witnesses sses to the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/lil-durk-found-not-guilty-in-murder-for-hire-case/</link><pubDate>Sat, 12 Sep 2026 03:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/lil-durk-found-not-guilty-in-murder-for-hire-case/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PA. DRE: Remember The Name. Respect The Work. (Interview)]]></title><description><![CDATA[By: Todd &ldquo;DG&rdquo; DavisRapindustry.com<br />
___<br />
Before PA. Dre ever made a beat, music was already in his blood.&nbsp;<br />
Born in Memphis, raised in Northwest Pennsylvania, and now based in Sacramento, his journey runs from family musical roots to the heart of hip-hop&rsquo;s underground. His father, a percussionist, played on Anita Ward&rsquo;s &ldquo;Ring My Bell,&rdquo; while his grandfather played percussion on the original Shaft theme. For PA. Dre, though, that history wasn&rsquo;t some gra]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/pa-dre-remember-the-name-respect-the-work-interview/</link><pubDate>Sat, 12 Sep 2026 01:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/pa-dre-remember-the-name-respect-the-work-interview/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hip-Hop Wired Presents: CRT FRSH (Certified Fresh) Playlist 9.11.26]]></title><description><![CDATA[Peace to the entire Hip-Hop Wired nation and our latest update to our CRT FRSH playlist. While we&rsquo;ve been lacking when it comes to updating bi-weekly, hopefully the heat we put together for you makes up for it.DISCLAIMER:I want to explain how I approach curating the CRT FRSH playlist. Most importantly, I don&rsquo;t segregate my Hip-Hop. Every form of music from the main cultural tree deserves a listen and a look. When I construct the playlist, I want to include all regions across the Stat]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/hip-hop-wired-presents-crt-frsh-certified-fresh-playlist-91126/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 22:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/hip-hop-wired-presents-crt-frsh-certified-fresh-playlist-91126/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hov In Paris: JA&Yuml;-Z Brings Out Justin Timberlake &amp; Pharrell At Sold-Out Stade de France Show]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Fairchild Archive / GettyJA&Yuml;-Z made his return to Paris a memorable one, bringing out Justin Timberlake and Pharrell Williams during a sold-out JA&Yuml;-Z 30 show at Stade de France.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/hov-in-paris-jayuml-z-brings-out-justin-timberlake-amp-pharrell-at-sold-out-stade-de-france-show/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 22:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/hov-in-paris-jayuml-z-brings-out-justin-timberlake-amp-pharrell-at-sold-out-stade-de-france-show/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sony Reportedly Got Spooked By Hideo Kojima&rsquo;s Ballooning Budget For &lsquo;PHYSINT&rsquo; &amp; Missed Deadlines]]></title><description><![CDATA[FREDERIC J. BROWN / Hideo KojimaThe video game world is still trying to recover from Sony&rsquo;s bombshell decision to part ways with Hideo Kojima, giving XBOX a chance to save the day. A New report from Bloomberg&rsquo;s Jason Schreier gives us new details on why Sony made that decision.According to Bloomberg&rsquo;s report, Sony decided to no longer be a part of Kojima&rsquo;s spiritual successor to Metal Gear, PHYSINT, due to the ambitious project&rsquo;s budget ballooning, Kojima and his te]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/sony-reportedly-got-spooked-by-hideo-kojimarsquos-ballooning-budget-for-lsquophysintrsquo-amp-missed-deadlines/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 22:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/sony-reportedly-got-spooked-by-hideo-kojimarsquos-ballooning-budget-for-lsquophysintrsquo-amp-missed-deadlines/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Corn Flake Vivek Ramaswamy Deletes Struggle Batting-Cage Video ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Natalie Behring / GettyA campaign video from Vivek Ramaswamy, the Republican running to become governor of Ohio, showing him in a batting-cage has been deleted. The move came after multiple people took to social media to mercilessly mock his swing.The clip was released earlier in the week on Ramaswamy&rsquo;s social media accounts. Ramaswamy opens the video dressed in a white polo shirt and khakis, relating 10 campaign promises, with each point followed by him swinging in a batting cage.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/corn-flake-vivek-ramaswamy-deletes-struggle-batting-cage-video/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 22:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/corn-flake-vivek-ramaswamy-deletes-struggle-batting-cage-video/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[California Appeals Court Rules JA&Yuml;-Z Cannot Sue Lawyer For Defamation &amp; Extortion]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Bryn Lennon &ndash; Formula 1 / GettyIn the early 2000s, when Jay-Z was dominating the charts and establishing himself as the biggest rapper in Hip-Hop, one of his signature lines was &ldquo;I will not lose,&rdquo; and it really seemed that way. Well, he just took a rare loss in a court of law. Given the high-powered, well-paid lawyers at his disposal, we&rsquo;re low-key surprised by it.Yahoo reports that a California appeals court has ruled that Jay-Z cannot sue a personal injury attor]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/california-appeals-court-rules-jayuml-z-cannot-sue-lawyer-for-defamation-amp-extortion/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 22:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/california-appeals-court-rules-jayuml-z-cannot-sue-lawyer-for-defamation-amp-extortion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Exclusive: The Showboys Came From Queens, NY To Change Southern Hip-Hop With One Incredible Song]]></title><description><![CDATA[Exclusive: The Showboys Came From Queens, NY To Change Southern Hip-Hop With One Incredible Song]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/exclusive-the-showboys-came-from-queens-ny-to-change-southern-hip-hop-with-one-incredible-song/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 21:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/exclusive-the-showboys-came-from-queens-ny-to-change-southern-hip-hop-with-one-incredible-song/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA Ben10 &amp; OG 3Three Reportedly Arrested By FBI Over Houston Shooting]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Paras Griffin/@Babyboyten / InstagramNBA Ben10 &amp; OG 3Three have been arrested Thursday morning, according to sources.Connor Hagen, an FBI Houston spokesperson, stated that six people were arrested in Louisiana and Texas in connection to a connection to a shooting that occurred in Houston. Two of the six people arrested were Ben10 and OG 3Three.The alleged shooting occurred at Confessions restaurant in Houston back in April. Ben10 was injured in the shooting, leaving him with what was]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/nba-ben10-amp-og-3three-reportedly-arrested-by-fbi-over-houston-shooting/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 21:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/nba-ben10-amp-og-3three-reportedly-arrested-by-fbi-over-houston-shooting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MJ Performer Screams Over Speaker Falling On Him]]></title><description><![CDATA[MJ Performer Screams Over Speaker Falling On Him]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/mj-performer-screams-over-speaker-falling-on-him/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 20:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/mj-performer-screams-over-speaker-falling-on-him/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pusha T &amp; Pharrell Partner With Lavazza For Grindin&rsquo; Coffee]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pusha T, alongside his brother Malice as Clipse, released one of 2025&rsquo;s strongest bodies of work in their album, Let God Sort Em Out. In the midst of adding to his legacy as one of Hip-Hop&rsquo;s top lyricists, Pusha T and his longtime collaborator, Pharrell, partnered with a globally recognized coffee brand to launch their own brew blend, Grindin&rsquo; Coffee.In a wide-ranging profile with GQ, Pusha T chopped it up on several topics including physical fitness, being a family man, and ot]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/pusha-t-amp-pharrell-partner-with-lavazza-for-grindinrsquo-coffee/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 20:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/pusha-t-amp-pharrell-partner-with-lavazza-for-grindinrsquo-coffee/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Central Cee &amp; Kid Cudi Get Hands-On With Apple&rsquo;s iPhone Duo]]></title><description><![CDATA[Getty Images/ Central Cee / Kid Cudi. iPhone DuoCentral Cee and Kid Cudi are getting the hype train rolling for Apple&rsquo;s long rumored foldable phone, the iPhone Duo.<br />
The two rappers were on hand for Wednesday keynote address at Apple&rsquo;s Cupertino campus where the iPhone Duo was the star of the show.<br />
Both artists hopped on their Instagram acounts to let their followers know they were among the firsts to see and hold the device in their hands.In Cee&rsquo;s post featuring the Duo, he too]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/central-cee-amp-kid-cudi-get-hands-on-with-applersquos-iphone-duo/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 20:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/central-cee-amp-kid-cudi-get-hands-on-with-applersquos-iphone-duo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cletus Strap Announces Debut Headline LA Show + New Video “High” with Omari Lyseight.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Following the release of his new album rappers suck. via Tan Cressida Records earlier this summer, Los Angeles rapper Cletus Strap officially announces his debut headline LA show taking place at The Echo on Saturday, November 28th with support from Denyah, Rockitneedspace, and 12k Gotti. The performance leads his run of fall shows ahead of joining the &ldquo;Home on the Range tour&rdquo; with MIKE, Earl Sweatshirt, SURF GANG, and more across North America in October. Alongside the announcement,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/cletus-strap-announces-debut-headline-la-show-new-video-high-with-omari-lyseight/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 18:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/cletus-strap-announces-debut-headline-la-show-new-video-high-with-omari-lyseight/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Biggest Takeaways From Jhené Aiko’s New Album ‘Westside Whimsy’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: @jheneaiko / InstagramJhen&eacute; Aiko is back with a new album, Westside Whimsy.After a six-year drought, Aiko has finally given her fans some new music. Back in 2020, the Los Angeles singer released Chilombo, a project that featured hits like &ldquo;Triggered,&rdquo; &ldquo;P*$$y Fairy,&rdquo; and &ldquo;On The Way.&rdquo;The R&amp;B singer has gone through a lot of transitions in her personal life during that time, including a very public breakup with her former boyfriend, Big Sean.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/biggest-takeaways-from-jhen-aikos-new-album-westside-whimsy/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 17:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/biggest-takeaways-from-jhen-aikos-new-album-westside-whimsy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Quavo &amp; T.I. &ndash; &lsquo;Backwards&rsquo;]]></title><description><![CDATA[The post Quavo &amp; T.I. &ndash; &lsquo;Backwards&rsquo; first appeared on Rap Industry: New Hip Hop, Rap Videos, Music, News, &amp; more..]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/quavo-amp-ti-ndash-lsquobackwardsrsquo/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 17:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/quavo-amp-ti-ndash-lsquobackwardsrsquo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Q-Unique &amp; DJ Rhettmatic &ndash; &lsquo;All in the Mind&rsquo; ft. Ras Kass]]></title><description><![CDATA[&nbsp;<br />
Written by Q-Unique &amp; Ras KassProduced by DJ RhettmaticVideo produced &amp; directed by Ahren AnthonyThe post Q-Unique &amp; DJ Rhettmatic &ndash; &lsquo;All in the Mind&rsquo; ft. Ras Kass first appeared on Rap Industry: New Hip Hop, Rap Videos, Music, News, &amp; more..]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/q-unique-amp-dj-rhettmatic-ndash-lsquoall-in-the-mindrsquo-ft-ras-kass/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 17:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/q-unique-amp-dj-rhettmatic-ndash-lsquoall-in-the-mindrsquo-ft-ras-kass/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rakim x Kurupt x Masta Killa – ‘Rabbit’ ft. MAC SHAWN 100]]></title><description><![CDATA[The post Rakim x Kurupt x Masta Killa &ndash; &lsquo;Rabbit&rsquo; ft. MAC SHAWN 100 first appeared on Rap Industry: New Hip Hop, Rap Videos, Music, News, &amp; more..]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/rakim-x-kurupt-x-masta-killa-rabbit-ft-mac-shawn-100/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 17:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/rakim-x-kurupt-x-masta-killa-rabbit-ft-mac-shawn-100/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tee Grizzley, Skilla Baby &amp; Ashanti &ndash; &lsquo;Rain&rsquo;]]></title><description><![CDATA[The post Tee Grizzley, Skilla Baby &amp; Ashanti &ndash; &lsquo;Rain&rsquo; first appeared on Rap Industry: New Hip Hop, Rap Videos, Music, News, &amp; more..]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/tee-grizzley-skilla-baby-amp-ashanti-ndash-lsquorainrsquo/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 17:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/tee-grizzley-skilla-baby-amp-ashanti-ndash-lsquorainrsquo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jhené Aiko – ‘Westside Whimsy’ album]]></title><description><![CDATA[The post Jhen&eacute; Aiko &ndash; &lsquo;Westside Whimsy&rsquo; album first appeared on Rap Industry: New Hip Hop, Rap Videos, Music, News, &amp; more..]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/jhen-aiko-westside-whimsy-album/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 17:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/jhen-aiko-westside-whimsy-album/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jim Jones x JR Writer x Hell Rell x Duke Da God – ‘Stop Playing With Us’]]></title><description><![CDATA[&nbsp;<br />
Off The Album &ldquo;Double Trouble&rdquo;The post Jim Jones x JR Writer x Hell Rell x Duke Da God &ndash; &lsquo;Stop Playing With Us&rsquo; first appeared on Rap Industry: New Hip Hop, Rap Videos, Music, News, &amp; more..]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/jim-jones-x-jr-writer-x-hell-rell-x-duke-da-god-stop-playing-with-us/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 17:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/jim-jones-x-jr-writer-x-hell-rell-x-duke-da-god-stop-playing-with-us/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pac Div – ‘Still Sealed Vol. 1’ album.]]></title><description><![CDATA[The post Pac Div &ndash; &lsquo;Still Sealed Vol. 1&rsquo; album. first appeared on Rap Industry: New Hip Hop, Rap Videos, Music, News, &amp; more..]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/pac-div-still-sealed-vol-1-album/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 17:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/pac-div-still-sealed-vol-1-album/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fivio Foreign – ‘SOLDIER’ ft Fire Choir]]></title><description><![CDATA[&nbsp;<br />
Directed by: WhipaloProduced by: Rich Son<br />
Following the momentum of &ldquo;Chasin,&rdquo; Fivio continues his powerful new chapter with an anthem rooted in faith, strength, purpose and perseverance.The post Fivio Foreign &ndash; &lsquo;SOLDIER&rsquo; ft Fire Choir first appeared on Rap Industry: New Hip Hop, Rap Videos, Music, News, &amp; more..]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/fivio-foreign-soldier-ft-fire-choir/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 17:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/fivio-foreign-soldier-ft-fire-choir/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Carmen Bryan Accuses N.O.R.E. Of Sexual Assault]]></title><description><![CDATA[Carmen Bryan has filed a lawsuit, alleging that rapper and podcaster N.O.R.E. sexually assaulted her inside a nightclub in the 1990s. According to Carmen Bryan&rsquo;s account. N.O.R.E. physically accosted her without consent inside a packed venue.Rolling Stone reports that Carmen Bryan, a former executive who worked at Rush Management and parented a child with Nas, filed a 20-page lawsuit in New York this past Wednesday (September 9).The complaint points to &ldquo;pervasive sexism, sexual objec]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/carmen-bryan-accuses-nore-of-sexual-assault/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 17:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/carmen-bryan-accuses-nore-of-sexual-assault/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ne-Yo Says He’s Fine Not Reaching Beyoncé Or JAŸ-Z’s Level Of Fame]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Arturo Holmes / GettyNe-Yo has no complaints about how his career has turned out.Throughout the years, plenty of people have told the R&amp;B superstar that they believe he should have been &ldquo;bigger.&rdquo; On the contrary, Ne-Yo is completely comfortable with his level of fame and success.During a recent interview, he explained that he wouldn&rsquo;t want to reach the level of fame that Beyonc&eacute; or her husband, JA&Yuml;-Z, have.&ldquo;I&rsquo;ve heard people say to me that yo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/ne-yo-says-hes-fine-not-reaching-beyonc-or-ja-zs-level-of-fame/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 15:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/ne-yo-says-hes-fine-not-reaching-beyonc-or-ja-zs-level-of-fame/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[KONY: Jalen Brunson To Host The Season Premiere Of ‘Saturday Night Live’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: John Nacion / GettyThe summer of 2026 in New York City was one to behold. The Knicks brought the city its first NBA Championship in half a century, the World Cup brought visitors from all over the world to the Big Apple, and of course Jay-Z showed out for an entire weekend at Yankee Stadium and had Hip-Hoppers in their 40s and 50s reliving their teens and 20s.Now that September is here and the kids are back at school, summer in New York is officially over, but not before its main star ge]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/kony-jalen-brunson-to-host-the-season-premiere-of-saturday-night-live/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 15:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/kony-jalen-brunson-to-host-the-season-premiere-of-saturday-night-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GOP Midterm Gala Features Trump’s $5K Bribe, Fetterman Speech]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: The Washington Post / GettyThe Republican Party kicked off its midterm convention on Wednesday night (Sept. 9), and chief among the first night&rsquo;s moments was the appearance of Democratic Senator John Fetterman of Pennsylvania making an introductory speech, along with President Donald Trump imploring the public to vote for the GOP with a promise of $5,000 to all Americans.Fetterman&rsquo;s appearance came in the form of a video that introduced GOP Senator David McCormick, who also r]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/gop-midterm-gala-features-trumps-5k-bribe-fetterman-speech/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 15:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/gop-midterm-gala-features-trumps-5k-bribe-fetterman-speech/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Donald Trump Promises $5K To American Adults Who Vote For GOP In Midterms, Critics Slam It As An Obvious “Bribe”]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Dallas Morning News/Hearst NewspapersDonald Trump and the rest of the MAGA Republicans know they are in trouble in the upcoming midterm elections, so desperate times call for desperate measures.<br />
During his almost 2-hour meandering speech at Trumpalooza, aka the GOP midterm convention in Texas, the orange menace promised that his administration would pay a $5,000 &ldquo;Trump Dividend&rdquo; to every American adult if voters stupidly deliver a Republican victory in the midterm elections.<br />
&ldq]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/donald-trump-promises-5k-to-american-adults-who-vote-for-gop-in-midterms-critics-slam-it-as-an-obvious-bribe/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 23:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/donald-trump-promises-5k-to-american-adults-who-vote-for-gop-in-midterms-critics-slam-it-as-an-obvious-bribe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DJ Akademiks Believes The Feds Put His “Life In Danger” After Being Mentioned In Lil Durk Trial]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: YouTube / YoutubeDJ Akademiks is speaking out after his name was mentioned during Lil Durk&rsquo;s murder-for-hire trial.The Chicago rapper is now in his third week of the trial, stemming from prosecutors&rsquo; allegations that he organized a hit on Quando Rondo. The alleged order ultimately resulted in the death of Rondo&rsquo;s cousin, Lul Pab.At one point during the trial, Akademiks&rsquo; name was brought up in connection to an alleged murder confession Durk supposedly made during h]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/dj-akademiks-believes-the-feds-put-his-life-in-danger-after-being-mentioned-in-lil-durk-trial/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 22:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/dj-akademiks-believes-the-feds-put-his-life-in-danger-after-being-mentioned-in-lil-durk-trial/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sony Epically Fumbles The Hideo Kojima Bag, Xbox Scoops Up ‘Physint’]]></title><description><![CDATA[PlayStation / Kojima Productions / PhysintWe never thought we would see this day, but somehow Sony managed to fumble the Hideo Kojima bag epically, and gamers are absolutely stunned.<br />
Late Wednesday night, the gaming world was hit with an atomic bomb when PlayStation announced it was no longer partnering with the legend, the GOAT, Hideo Kojima and his studio Kojima Productions on his next game, PHYSINT, his spiritual successor to Metal Gear.<br />
Without giving much of a reason, PlayStation announced]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/sony-epically-fumbles-the-hideo-kojima-bag-xbox-scoops-up-physint/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 20:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/sony-epically-fumbles-the-hideo-kojima-bag-xbox-scoops-up-physint/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DaBaby Snaps On Trolls Hating On His $45 Waffles]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: SMG John Paul Jones Arena / SMG John Paul Jones ArenaDaBaby opened his own chicken and waffles spot, No Knife, but some of the restaurant&rsquo;s prices have people scratching their heads.Baby getting into the food business feels like a natural transition, as he&rsquo;s shown fans his passion for cooking over the years. He even started a social media segment where he called himself &ldquo;Chef No Knife,&rdquo; with the Charlotte rapper cooking some of his favorite dishes.The series showe]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/dababy-snaps-on-trolls-hating-on-his-45-waffles/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 20:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/dababy-snaps-on-trolls-hating-on-his-45-waffles/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Big Tigger Says He's Got Trust Issues, Celebrates Wife's BS Charges Being Dropped]]></title><description><![CDATA[Big Tigger Says He's Got Trust Issues, Celebrates Wife's BS Charges Being Dropped]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/big-tigger-says-hes-got-trust-issues-celebrates-wifes-bs-charges-being-dropped/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 19:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/big-tigger-says-hes-got-trust-issues-celebrates-wifes-bs-charges-being-dropped/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Taner&eacute;lle &amp; Mauim&oslash;on &ndash; &ldquo;Here They Come II&rdquo;]]></title><description><![CDATA[The post Taner&eacute;lle &amp; Mauim&oslash;on &ndash; &ldquo;Here They Come II&rdquo; first appeared on Rap Industry: New Hip Hop, Rap Videos, Music, News, &amp; more..]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/tanereacutelle-amp-mauimoslashon-ndash-ldquohere-they-come-iirdquo/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 19:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/tanereacutelle-amp-mauimoslashon-ndash-ldquohere-they-come-iirdquo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Snoop Dogg to Host 2026 VMA’S.]]></title><description><![CDATA[CBS and MTV announced today that Snoop Dogg will host the 2026 MTV VIDEO MUSIC AWARDS (&ldquo;VMAs&rdquo;) as the show returns to the West Coast for the first time since 2017. Live from Los Angeles, the &ldquo;VMAs&rdquo; will air on Sunday, Sept. 27 (7:30-9:30 PM, ET/4:30-6:30 PM, PT).<br />
Snoop Dogg is a 13-time &ldquo;VMAs&rdquo; nominee, having won three awards. His previous milestone moments on the &ldquo;VMAs&rdquo; stage include a first-of-its-kind performance with Eminem inspired by the worl]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/snoop-dogg-to-host-2026-vmas/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 19:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/snoop-dogg-to-host-2026-vmas/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UMG and ElevenLabs Announce Multi-Year Licensing Agreement.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Universal Music Group (UMG), the world leader in music-based entertainment, and ElevenLabs, the leading AI audio research and product company, today announced a multi-year licensing agreement and wider strategic collaboration to launch a new AI-powered music platform for fans as well as to jointly develop AI audio products for artists and songwriters.<br />
The groundbreaking agreement &ndash; ElevenLabs&rsquo; first with a major label &ndash; encompasses licensing and product development. It reflects]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/umg-and-elevenlabs-announce-multi-year-licensing-agreement/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 19:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/umg-and-elevenlabs-announce-multi-year-licensing-agreement/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Drake’s OVO Faces Unpaid C$5 Million Claim Detailed by A.R.I. Before Sale to Authentic Brands Group and Vince.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two weeks before Authentic Brands Group and Vince Holding Corp. (Nasdaq: VNCE) publicly announced the purchase of the intellectual property and operating business associated with Drake&rsquo;s October&rsquo;s Very Own (&ldquo;OVO&rdquo;), a lender to OVO&mdash;A.R.I. OVO Growth Capital I, LLC (&ldquo;A.R.I.&rdquo;), which provided financing through the purchase of convertible promissory notes (the &ldquo;Notes&rdquo;)&mdash;filed a 391-page Motion Record in the Ontario Superior Court of Justice]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/drakes-ovo-faces-unpaid-c5-million-claim-detailed-by-ari-before-sale-to-authentic-brands-group-and-vince/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 18:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/drakes-ovo-faces-unpaid-c5-million-claim-detailed-by-ari-before-sale-to-authentic-brands-group-and-vince/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Apple Unfolds Its New Foldable Device, The iPhone Duo, Here’s What People Are Saying About It]]></title><description><![CDATA[Apple /iPhone DuoApple has finally joined the foldable phone party after it unveiled its long-rumored folding smartphone, the iPhone Duo.<br />
With the iPhone Duo&rsquo;s official arrival on Wednesday, it marks the first major overhaul of Apple&rsquo;s smartphone design in years, and Apple hopes it will reignite excitement around the iPhone brand, which has grown a bit stale.As expected, the iPhone Duo isn&rsquo;t cheap, starting at $1,999 for the 256 GB (base model), and features what many describe]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/apple-unfolds-its-new-foldable-device-the-iphone-duo-heres-what-people-are-saying-about-it/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 16:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/apple-unfolds-its-new-foldable-device-the-iphone-duo-heres-what-people-are-saying-about-it/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Megan Thee Stallion Opens Up About Klay Thompson Relationship]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: JC Olivera/WireImage / JC Olivera/WireImageMegan Thee Stallion is keeping it real about her publicized relationship and breakup with NBA star Klay Thompson.At one point, everything seemed to be going smooth between the two. From constantly being spotted on the gold course together to Megan cooking Klay spaghetti and catfish, the Hotties even got a song out of the relationship. Meg released &ldquo;LOVER GIRL,&rdquo; giving a glimpse into how deep she was in her feelings.Once the relations]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/megan-thee-stallion-opens-up-about-klay-thompson-relationship/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 15:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/megan-thee-stallion-opens-up-about-klay-thompson-relationship/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Big Poppa: D&rsquo;Angelo &amp; Angie Stone&rsquo;s Son SwayvoTwain Cast As Biggie In Snoop Dogg Biopic]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Tim Mosenfelder / GettyUniversal&rsquo;s upcoming Snoop Dogg biopic continues to fill out its roster of Hip-Hop heavyweights, and the latest casting comes with some serious musical lineage of its own.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/big-poppa-drsquoangelo-amp-angie-stonersquos-son-swayvotwain-cast-as-biggie-in-snoop-dogg-biopic/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 14:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/big-poppa-drsquoangelo-amp-angie-stonersquos-son-swayvotwain-cast-as-biggie-in-snoop-dogg-biopic/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Godzilla Returns With A Vengeance In Trailer To ‘Godzilla: Minus Zero’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: TOHO / TohoFor many moviegoers, Avengers: Doomsday is the most anticipated film left on the calendar year for 2026, but for sci-fi lovers and fans of creature-features, the excitement for Godzilla: Minus Zero is right up there with the cinematic debut of Dr. Doom.On Tuesday (Aug. 8), TOHO films released the latest trailer for the upcoming Godzilla: Minus Zero, and if you were a fan of its 2023 predecessor, you&rsquo;re going to be in for a treat. Picking up two years after the events of]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/godzilla-returns-with-a-vengeance-in-trailer-to-godzilla-minus-zero/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 14:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/godzilla-returns-with-a-vengeance-in-trailer-to-godzilla-minus-zero/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MC Lyte Gets REAL About Rock Hall, New Tour, Legacy &amp; Why Fans Are Her “Walk Of Fame”]]></title><description><![CDATA[MC Lyte Gets REAL About Rock Hall, New Tour, Legacy &amp; Why Fans Are Her “Walk Of Fame”]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/mc-lyte-gets-real-about-rock-hall-new-tour-legacy-amp-why-fans-are-her-walk-of-fame/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/mc-lyte-gets-real-about-rock-hall-new-tour-legacy-amp-why-fans-are-her-walk-of-fame/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Timothy &ldquo;Buc Wild&rdquo; Joseph Of Star &amp; Buc Wild Fame Dies At 47]]></title><description><![CDATA[Although Troi Torain has long since been his own independent media entity for years, his early days as part of the Star &amp; Buc Wild duo. By way of his current YouTube show, Troi Torain shared that Timothy &ldquo;Buc Wild&rdquo; Joseph has passed away at the age of 47.By way of The Star Report, Torain titled his latest dispatch &ldquo;Timothy &lsquo;BUC WILD&rsquo; Joseph celebration of life 1/3/79 &ndash; 9/6/26.&rdquo;In his usual fashion, Torain spoke to the passing of his former Hot 97 co-]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/timothy-ldquobuc-wildrdquo-joseph-of-star-amp-buc-wild-fame-dies-at-47/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 13:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/timothy-ldquobuc-wildrdquo-joseph-of-star-amp-buc-wild-fame-dies-at-47/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tyler, The Creator Deactivates X Account]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tyler, The Creator rose as a founding member of the Odd Future collective, who largely leaned into extreme depictions of violent acts in some of their early works. This week, Tyler, The Creator has deactivated his X account and fans seem to believe it&rsquo;s connected to some of his old tweets.Tyler, The Creator, now 35, found fame with Odd Future at 18 and unleashed a barrage of acclaimed, if often alarming releases that fit his former collective&rsquo;s motif of edgy content for the sake of s]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/tyler-the-creator-deactivates-x-account/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 05:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/tyler-the-creator-deactivates-x-account/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vince Staples Sparks Debate Due To Nonchalant View Of His Career]]></title><description><![CDATA[Vince Staples has amassed one of Hip-Hop&rsquo;s most versatile discographies while also becoming a highly entertaining interview subject for journalists. Known for his dry wit, Vince Staples sparked a passionate debate regarding the nonchalant views he holds regarding his music career.X user @ByDobson shared a TikTok video from FDFROMTHEFUTURE in where the content creator asks Vince Staples what is his best song. In response and clearly in jest, Staples answered with, &ldquo;This my job. They d]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/vince-staples-sparks-debate-due-to-nonchalant-view-of-his-career/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 00:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/vince-staples-sparks-debate-due-to-nonchalant-view-of-his-career/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Palestinian Journalist Rula Jebreal Called Rep. Hakeem Jeffries “AIPAC Monkey”]]></title><description><![CDATA[Palestinian journalist Rula Jebreal is under fire over racist remarks aimed at Rep. Hakeem Jeffries over pro-Israel ties. In a recent interview, Rula Jebreal referred to the New York congressman as an &ldquo;AIPAC Monkey&rdquo; and other quips some viewed as racially insensitive.<br />
During a recent appearance on Wajahat Ali&rsquo;s The Left Hook podcast, Rula Jebreal voiced strong critiques against Jeffries regarding his connection with the American Israel Public Affairs Committee and their support]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/palestinian-journalist-rula-jebreal-called-rep-hakeem-jeffries-aipac-monkey/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 23:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/palestinian-journalist-rula-jebreal-called-rep-hakeem-jeffries-aipac-monkey/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lil Durk’s Case Is Now In The Hands Of The Jury After Closing Arguments]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Rapper Lil Durk Mugshot / Broward County Clerk of the CourtsLil Durk&rsquo;s murder-for-hire trial has reached the end of closing arguments, putting the case in the hands of the jury.Two of the Chicago rapper&rsquo;s former affiliates, OTF Jam and OTF Vonnie, took the stand as witnesses during the trial. At one point, Durk&rsquo;s defense team referred to them as &ldquo;rats&rdquo; for testifying against Smurk.On the 11th of the trial, supporters gathered outside the courthouse in suppor]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/lil-durks-case-is-now-in-the-hands-of-the-jury-after-closing-arguments/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 22:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/lil-durks-case-is-now-in-the-hands-of-the-jury-after-closing-arguments/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Giuliani Dragged For 9/11 Files Cover-Up, Mamdani Attack]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: BETH A. KEISER / GettyAs New York City prepares for the 25th anniversary of the horrific terror attacks on 9/11 that destroyed the original World Trade Center, former Mayor Rudy Giuliani called for Mayor Zohran Mamdani to not attend the memorial service. He would be excoriated heavily online for that, and for the city&rsquo;s disclosure of files that showed he was untruthful about the air quality after the attacks.Giuliani was interviewed by the right-wing television network Newsmax on S]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/giuliani-dragged-for-911-files-cover-up-mamdani-attack/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 22:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/giuliani-dragged-for-911-files-cover-up-mamdani-attack/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump White House Pulls “Build The Wall” Game, The Racist “Tetris” Clone From Arcade.Gov]]></title><description><![CDATA[Trump Arcade / Build A Wall<br />
While it hasn&rsquo;t been confirmed, it looks like the Tetris Company speaking out spooked the White House into removing its racist Tetris clone.Just days after launching Trump Arcade, the White House removed its racist game &ldquo;Build the Wall,&rdquo; which had players building a border wall on the southern border to prevent a &ldquo;zombie border siege&rdquo; using pieces synonymous with the popular video game Tetris.The Verge reports the White House didn&rsquo;t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/trump-white-house-pulls-build-the-wall-game-the-racist-tetris-clone-from-arcadegov/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 22:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/trump-white-house-pulls-build-the-wall-game-the-racist-tetris-clone-from-arcadegov/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Here Are The Best Black Star Trek Characters]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Ethan Miller / GettyOn September 8, 1966, television viewers were introduced to the USS Enterprise when Star Trek: The Original Series debuted with &ldquo;The Man Trap.&rdquo; What started as Gene Roddenberry&rsquo;s vision of humanity exploring the stars has grown into a six-decade franchise spanning numerous television series, feature films, animation, books and generations of devoted fans. This week, Star Trek officially celebrated its 60th anniversary, with events around the world ho]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/here-are-the-best-black-star-trek-characters/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 22:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/here-are-the-best-black-star-trek-characters/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DaBaby Attacked Online Over High Prices At His Waffle Restaurant]]></title><description><![CDATA[DaBaby is now in a long line of celebrities who made the decision to enter the restaurant business. However, DaBaby&rsquo;s new joint is raising eyebrows over its prices and one reporter says expediency is also lacking.As pointed out by The Charlotte Observer, DaBaby, real name Jonathan Kirk, opened up his new No Knife Chicken &amp; Waffles this past Sunday (September 6). Photos of the eatery&rsquo;s menu have made their way online, and fans had some questions over the prices, in particular one]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/dababy-attacked-online-over-high-prices-at-his-waffle-restaurant/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 21:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/dababy-attacked-online-over-high-prices-at-his-waffle-restaurant/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Black C: A Lesson in Being Ruthless—and Surviving to Tell It (Interview).]]></title><description><![CDATA[By: Todd &ldquo;DG&rdquo; DavisRapindustry.com<br />
___<br />
Before Bay Area rap became a sound the rest of the world studied, Black C was making records in a bedroom in Hunters Point.&nbsp;<br />
No million-dollar studio. No internet rollout. No algorithm waiting to make something viral. Just equipment, instinct, neighborhood stories and an emerging sound that was unmistakably San Francisco.&nbsp;<br />
Born Christopher Matthews and raised in the Harbor Road projects, Black C co-founded RBL Posse&mdash;Ruthless By L]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/black-c-a-lesson-in-being-ruthlessand-surviving-to-tell-it-interview/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 20:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/black-c-a-lesson-in-being-ruthlessand-surviving-to-tell-it-interview/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bryan-Michael Cox Says ‘Making The Band’ May Have Stunted Day26’s Growth]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Nykieria Chaney / GettyBryan-Michael Cox spoke with Hip-Hop Wired at Cousinz Festival 2026, where the super producer opened up about his work with Day26 and the impact Making the Band had on the R&amp;B group&rsquo;s career.Cox is coming off a major year after launching his latest venture, Illustrate New Ideas, a record label that counts a familiar face among its first signees, Day26.During the Making The Band era, B. Cox and the R&amp;B group cooked up several hits together, including &]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/bryan-michael-cox-says-making-the-band-may-have-stunted-day26s-growth/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 19:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/bryan-michael-cox-says-making-the-band-may-have-stunted-day26s-growth/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sony Isn’t Retiring Physical Games As Quickly As Many Think]]></title><description><![CDATA[NurPhoto / PlayStationPlayStation is still killing physical discs by January 2028, but the death blow isn&rsquo;t coming as fast as many believe.<br />
Two months after Sony reported repurposing its last disc-making plant, the company&rsquo;s disc-making division says a report about how much disc production will be cut is exaggerated.<br />
An unnamed Sony DADC spokesperson&nbsp;told&nbsp;Game&nbsp;journalist Brian Crecente&nbsp;that production will be cut by only 10 percent, not 90 percent as&nbsp;once bel]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/sony-isnt-retiring-physical-games-as-quickly-as-many-think/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 18:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/sony-isnt-retiring-physical-games-as-quickly-as-many-think/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Biggie, RBX, &amp; Big Reecie Cup Cast in Universal&rsquo;s Upcoming Snoop Dogg Biopic.]]></title><description><![CDATA[The cast for Universal&rsquo;s upcoming Snoop Dogg biopic just got a lot deeper. The film, simply titled Snoop, is officially locking in some massive names from hip-hop history to tell the definitive story of the Doggfather.<br />
We already know Jonathan Daviss is taking on the lead role of Snoop, but now we&rsquo;ve got a look at who&rsquo;s filling out his inner circle and his legendary peers. According to Variety, rising artist SwayvoTwain has landed the role of The Notorious B.I.G., while Bentley]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/biggie-rbx-amp-big-reecie-cup-cast-in-universalrsquos-upcoming-snoop-dogg-biopic/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 18:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/biggie-rbx-amp-big-reecie-cup-cast-in-universalrsquos-upcoming-snoop-dogg-biopic/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blu x Sndtrak – ‘Jesus’]]></title><description><![CDATA[&nbsp;<br />
Joining an impressive list that includes Exile, Madlib, Nottz, Evidence, Oh No, and more, Oakland beatsmith Sndtrak is the latest artist to produce an entire project for acclaimed Los Angeles lyricist Blu.To celebrate the release of their collaborative album &ldquo;LA&rdquo;, Blu and Sndtrak are now unveiling an official music video for &ldquo;Jesus&rdquo;. Blu brings his creative visions of a West Coast messiah to life, as Sndtrak blends trunk-rattling bass with haunting gospel melodies,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/blu-x-sndtrak-jesus/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 17:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/blu-x-sndtrak-jesus/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Buddy – ‘Rydah’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Producer: Rance 1500Producer: Seige Monstracity<br />
The track is the central theme song for Buddy&rsquo;s character, Artillery, in the FX series The Drop: A Snowfall Saga<br />
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&nbsp;The post Buddy &ndash; &lsquo;Rydah&rsquo; first appeared on Rap Industry: New Hip Hop, Rap Videos, Music, News, &amp; more..]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/buddy-rydah/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 17:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/buddy-rydah/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Apollo Brown &amp; Skyzoo &ndash; &lsquo;Hear Me Out&rsquo;]]></title><description><![CDATA[&nbsp;<br />
The 3rd single from their forthcoming collaborative album &ldquo;Luxury Tax&rdquo;.<br />
Ten years after their acclaimed 2016 album The Easy Truth, the Detroit producer and Brooklyn emcee reunite for a new chapter, continuing timeless production, razor-sharp lyricism, and the chemistry that made their first project a modern underground classic.The post Apollo Brown &amp; Skyzoo &ndash; &lsquo;Hear Me Out&rsquo; first appeared on Rap Industry: New Hip Hop, Rap Videos, Music, News, &amp; more..]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/apollo-brown-amp-skyzoo-ndash-lsquohear-me-outrsquo/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 17:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/apollo-brown-amp-skyzoo-ndash-lsquohear-me-outrsquo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[6lack – ‘Everywhere At Once’ (Tour Talk)]]></title><description><![CDATA[The post 6lack &ndash; &lsquo;Everywhere At Once&rsquo; (Tour Talk) first appeared on Rap Industry: New Hip Hop, Rap Videos, Music, News, &amp; more..]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/6lack-everywhere-at-once-tour-talk/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 17:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/6lack-everywhere-at-once-tour-talk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jemele Hill Talks Fat Joe's N-word Backlash &amp; Joe Budden Podcast.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jemele Hill Talks Fat Joe's N-word Backlash &amp; Joe Budden Podcast.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/jemele-hill-talks-fat-joes-n-word-backlash-amp-joe-budden-podcast/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 16:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/jemele-hill-talks-fat-joes-n-word-backlash-amp-joe-budden-podcast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lil Durk’s Dad On OTF Jam Testifying, “This Stuff Make Your Stomach Turn”]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Robert Gauthier / GettyLil Durk&rsquo;s father, Dontay Banks Sr., is sharing his thoughts on the murder-for-hire trial involving his son.As closing arguments begin, Durk&rsquo;s trial has been an emotional rollercoaster for those closest to him. With OTF Jam and OTF Vonnie taking the stand during the first two weeks, the testimony has made the case difficult to call.The case centers around the alleged 2022 attempt on Quando Rondo&rsquo;s life, which ultimately left his cousin, Lul Pab, s]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/lil-durks-dad-on-otf-jam-testifying-this-stuff-make-your-stomach-turn/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 15:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/lil-durks-dad-on-otf-jam-testifying-this-stuff-make-your-stomach-turn/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Social Media Begs Nintendo To Sue Donald Trump After White House Drops ‘The Legend of Trump’ MAGA Spoof of ‘Zelda’]]></title><description><![CDATA[The White House / The Legend of TrumpNothing is safe from Donald Trump and his administration. The White House shared a video of an awful MAGA knockoff of Nintendo&rsquo;s iconic video game, The Legend of Zelda.<br />
While the price at the pump continues to rise, food prices soar, the cost of everyday items spikes thanks to his tariffs, and the war with Iran rages on, Donald Trump and his administration continue to show they don&rsquo;t have their priorities straight.<br />
Trump was already getting dragge]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/social-media-begs-nintendo-to-sue-donald-trump-after-white-house-drops-the-legend-of-trump-maga-spoof-of-zelda/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 06:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/social-media-begs-nintendo-to-sue-donald-trump-after-white-house-drops-the-legend-of-trump-maga-spoof-of-zelda/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[“A Disgrace To Humanity”: Donald Trump Blasted For Egregious 9/11 Falsehood]]></title><description><![CDATA[ALEX WROBLEWSKI / Donald TrumpDonald Trump lies A LOT, but his latest tall tale regarding 9/11 is not sitting well with Americans.<br />
When it comes to Donald Trump, we have come to expect that he is incapable of telling the truth, so much in fact that it no longer surprises or shocks us when he says something blatantly false.<br />
But tha&rsquo;s not the case this time around.<br />
During a recent White House address to commemorate the 25th anniversary of September 11, 2001, Trump used the moment to bring up]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/a-disgrace-to-humanity-donald-trump-blasted-for-egregious-911-falsehood/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 23:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/a-disgrace-to-humanity-donald-trump-blasted-for-egregious-911-falsehood/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bone Thugs-No-Harmony Drama: Krayzie Bone Says Layzie Bone Was In Rehab]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bone Thugs-No-Harmony Drama: Krayzie Bone Says Layzie Bone Was In Rehab]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/bone-thugs-no-harmony-drama-krayzie-bone-says-layzie-bone-was-in-rehab/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 22:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/bone-thugs-no-harmony-drama-krayzie-bone-says-layzie-bone-was-in-rehab/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Layzie Bone Says He Was “Left In The Dark” About Bone Thugs-N-Harmony Tour]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: JC Olivera / GettyLayzie Bone of Bone Thugs-N-Harmony is speaking out about why he won&rsquo;t be joining the group&rsquo;s upcoming tour with Wu-Tang Clan.Both legendary Hip-Hop are hitting the road together, but one member will be missing from the lineup. Rumors began circulating among fans that Layzie didn&rsquo;t want to be part of the tour.In a video uploaded to Instagram, Layzie cleared the air, saying the rumors are cap and that he was never contact about the tour.&ldquo;That coul]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/layzie-bone-says-he-was-left-in-the-dark-about-bone-thugs-n-harmony-tour/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 21:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/layzie-bone-says-he-was-left-in-the-dark-about-bone-thugs-n-harmony-tour/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Emmy Sweep: Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl Halftime Show Wins 7 Awards]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Focus On Sport / GettyBad Bunny&rsquo;s historic Super Bowl halftime performance just added some serious hardware to its r&eacute;sum&eacute; after a record-setting awards night.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/emmy-sweep-bad-bunnys-super-bowl-halftime-show-wins-7-awards/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 21:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/emmy-sweep-bad-bunnys-super-bowl-halftime-show-wins-7-awards/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Authorities Recover $10M Worth Of Bootleg Nikes, adidas &amp; Fear Of God Merchandise]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Los Angeles County Sheriff&rsquo;s Department / LAPDThe sneaker game may be dead in the water for resellers and the secondary market, but that doesn&rsquo;t mean bootleggers are going to be closing up shop anytime soon, as the takedown of a huge counterfeit operation proves that the business of bootleg kicks is just as lucrative as it&rsquo;s ever been.According to Complex, authorities in California discovered more than 25,000 pieces of counterfeit Nikes, adidas, and Fear Of God apparel]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/authorities-recover-10m-worth-of-bootleg-nikes-adidas-amp-fear-of-god-merchandise/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 21:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/authorities-recover-10m-worth-of-bootleg-nikes-adidas-amp-fear-of-god-merchandise/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Macklemore Responds To “Free Palestine” Speech Criticism ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: ARNAUD FINISTRE / GettyThe multiple Grammy Award-winning rapper Macklemore has some words for those who criticized his recent call to &ldquo;Free Palestine&rdquo; as he performed onstage while on tour with Ed Sheeran.On Monday (Sept. 7), Macklemore shared a video of the speech he made during his opening set for the pop musician&rsquo;s Loop Tour stop at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey last Saturday (Sept. 5). The caption read, &ldquo;Wanting all humans to be treated equal should never be c]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/macklemore-responds-to-free-palestine-speech-criticism/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 21:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/macklemore-responds-to-free-palestine-speech-criticism/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Social Media Is Baffled By Donald Trump’s New Hairdo]]></title><description><![CDATA[JIM WATSON / Donald TrumpA lot is going on with Donald Trump lately, especially regarding his health and appearance. A recent photo of Orange Mussolini sporting a new hairdo has the internet talking.<br />
Donald Trump&rsquo;s hair is already a hot mess because he is so damn vain he refuses to submit to the idea of him losing it, so much to the point that he&rsquo;s one of the most ridiculous combovers in the history of combovers.<br />
As we visibly watch Trump deteriorate before our eyes, with bruising on]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/social-media-is-baffled-by-donald-trumps-new-hairdo/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 21:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/social-media-is-baffled-by-donald-trumps-new-hairdo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ron E – “Private Nights Vol. 1”]]></title><description><![CDATA[The post Ron E &ndash; &ldquo;Private Nights Vol. 1&rdquo; first appeared on Rap Industry: New Hip Hop, Rap Videos, Music, News, &amp; more..]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/ron-e-private-nights-vol-1/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 20:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/ron-e-private-nights-vol-1/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reservoir Announces New Publishing Deal with Diamond-Selling Songwriter-Producer for Jay-Z, Eminem, Alicia Keys, Rihanna, Mariah Carey &amp; more.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Reservoir Media, Inc. today announced a new publishing deal with Diamond-selling songwriter-producer Fred Ball to publish his future works.<br />
Based in London, Ball is a songwriter and producer whose catalog has garnered billions of global streams to date. Throughout his career, Ball has collaborated with some of the industry&rsquo;s biggest artists including Beyonc&eacute;, Jay-Z, Eminem, Alicia Keys, Madonna, Mariah Carey, Madison Beer, Olivia Dean, Zara Larsson, and RAYE, among others. He has co]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/reservoir-announces-new-publishing-deal-with-diamond-selling-songwriter-producer-for-jay-z-eminem-alicia-keys-rihanna-mariah-carey-amp-more/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 18:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/reservoir-announces-new-publishing-deal-with-diamond-selling-songwriter-producer-for-jay-z-eminem-alicia-keys-rihanna-mariah-carey-amp-more/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MMA Fighter Tries To Trick Floyd Mayweather]]></title><description><![CDATA[MMA Fighter Tries To Trick Floyd Mayweather]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/mma-fighter-tries-to-trick-floyd-mayweather/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 18:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/mma-fighter-tries-to-trick-floyd-mayweather/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[5th Place Legend Riley Gaines Clowned For Bizarre Take On ‘GTA 6’s Romance Feature]]></title><description><![CDATA[Getty Images / Riley Gaines / Rockstar Games / GTA 6Republicans, especially the MAGA brand, continue to prove they are a weird bunch of people. The queen of mediocre, Riley Gaines, said something profoundly stupid about GTA 6 and fertility rates that got her flamed for it.<br />
Riley Gaines, who for some reason has become a media darling among those on the left for finishing 5th in a college swim race and blaming it on a transgender athlete, took a break from &ldquo;championing women&rsquo;s sports&r]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/5th-place-legend-riley-gaines-clowned-for-bizarre-take-on-gta-6s-romance-feature/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 18:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/5th-place-legend-riley-gaines-clowned-for-bizarre-take-on-gta-6s-romance-feature/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rod Wave’s ‘Don’t Look Down’ Debuts at No. 1 on Billboard 200 Chart.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rod Wave earns his fourth No. 1 album on the Billboard 200 chart as Don&rsquo;t Look Down debuts atop the list dated Sept. 12. The set earned 99,000 equivalent album units in the United States in its first week, ending Sept. 3, according to Luminate, largely driven by streaming activity. He previously led the list with Nostalgia (in 2023), Beautiful Mind (2022) and SoulFly (2021).<br />
The Billboard 200 chart ranks the most popular albums of the week in the U.S. based on multi-metric consumption as m]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/rod-waves-dont-look-down-debuts-at-no-1-on-billboard-200-chart/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 18:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/rod-waves-dont-look-down-debuts-at-no-1-on-billboard-200-chart/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ras Kass x Ab-Soul – “Latency“ ft. Dina Rae]]></title><description><![CDATA[&nbsp;<br />
Produced by: Genre &amp; S Class<br />
Directed, Filmed &amp; Edited by: Gifted Glitch &ndash; courtesy of The Revindicated.The post Ras Kass x Ab-Soul &ndash; &ldquo;Latency&ldquo; ft. Dina Rae first appeared on Rap Industry: New Hip Hop, Rap Videos, Music, News, &amp; more..]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/ras-kass-x-ab-soul-latency-ft-dina-rae/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 17:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/ras-kass-x-ab-soul-latency-ft-dina-rae/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Alchemist &amp; Ohno (GANGRENE) &ndash; &ldquo;Gas Factory&rdquo; ft. Rome Streetz]]></title><description><![CDATA[&nbsp;<br />
Directed by New High Filmzfrom the album : BETTER THAN MCDONALDSThe post The Alchemist &amp; Ohno (GANGRENE) &ndash; &ldquo;Gas Factory&rdquo; ft. Rome Streetz first appeared on Rap Industry: New Hip Hop, Rap Videos, Music, News, &amp; more..]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/the-alchemist-amp-ohno-gangrene-ndash-ldquogas-factoryrdquo-ft-rome-streetz/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 17:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/the-alchemist-amp-ohno-gangrene-ndash-ldquogas-factoryrdquo-ft-rome-streetz/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Your Old Droog – ‘I Don’t Care’ ft. Georgia Anne Muldrow]]></title><description><![CDATA[&nbsp;<br />
prod. Flying Lotus<br />
Verse One (YOD)<br />
ayo i sit back, sip jack, room on pitch blackget stacks, think back to who I bitch smackedretract nothing, all i do is spit factsy&rsquo;all don&rsquo;t get that cuz you ain&rsquo;t live thatThey tryna go tit for tat, that shit wackMost cats just mad cuz i don&rsquo;t chit chatwhat type of shit is that? What is this preschool?I gotta socialize to be cool? Why I hate talking to y&rsquo;allif we gotta speak regularly to not be enemiesI ain&rsquo;t talking]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/your-old-droog-i-dont-care-ft-georgia-anne-muldrow/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 17:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/your-old-droog-i-dont-care-ft-georgia-anne-muldrow/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Don Frost – ‘Ghetto Princess’]]></title><description><![CDATA[&nbsp;<br />
Songwriting &amp; Lyrics by Don FrostProduced by Txmmy BeatsThe post Don Frost &ndash; &lsquo;Ghetto Princess&rsquo; first appeared on Rap Industry: New Hip Hop, Rap Videos, Music, News, &amp; more..]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/don-frost-ghetto-princess/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 17:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/don-frost-ghetto-princess/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Big30 Recovers Pooh Shiesty’s Chain From Police Custody]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Michael Loccisano / GettyBig30 is riding with Pooh Shiesty no matter what, showing his loyalty while the Memphis rapper remains behind bars.The two have allegedly been connected to the kidnapping and robbery of Gucci Mane, which reports claim stemmed from Pooh Shiesty&rsquo;s alleged attempt to get himself out of his 1017 record deal.Shiesty has remained behind bars, while his father, Lontrell Williams Sr., and Big30 have also been connected to the alleged crime but are not incarcerated.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/big30-recovers-pooh-shiestys-chain-from-police-custody/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 16:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/big30-recovers-pooh-shiestys-chain-from-police-custody/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bizzy Bone Reveals He's Not On Wu Tang / Bone Thugs-N-Harmony Tour]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bizzy Bone Reveals He's Not On Wu Tang / Bone Thugs-N-Harmony Tour]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/bizzy-bone-reveals-hes-not-on-wu-tang-bone-thugs-n-harmony-tour/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 04:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/bizzy-bone-reveals-hes-not-on-wu-tang-bone-thugs-n-harmony-tour/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cardi B Performs A-Ha In Revealing Bodysuit - at Don Oliver’s sold out show]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cardi B Performs A-Ha In Revealing Bodysuit - at Don Oliver’s sold out show]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/cardi-b-performs-a-ha-in-revealing-bodysuit-at-don-olivers-sold-out-show/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 04:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/cardi-b-performs-a-ha-in-revealing-bodysuit-at-don-olivers-sold-out-show/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Maino Say He's Not A Rapper - He's A Brand]]></title><description><![CDATA[Maino Say He's Not A Rapper - He's A Brand]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/maino-say-hes-not-a-rapper-hes-a-brand/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2026 23:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/maino-say-hes-not-a-rapper-hes-a-brand/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Exclusive: George Clinton Gets Keys To The City From Mayor Ras Baraka]]></title><description><![CDATA[Exclusive: George Clinton Gets Keys To The City From Mayor Ras Baraka]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/exclusive-george-clinton-gets-keys-to-the-city-from-mayor-ras-baraka/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2026 22:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/exclusive-george-clinton-gets-keys-to-the-city-from-mayor-ras-baraka/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bad Boy Artist Mark Curry Airs 50 Cent Out Over Diddy Doc, &quot;I made $69&quot;]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bad Boy Artist Mark Curry Airs 50 Cent Out Over Diddy Doc, &quot;I made $69&quot;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/bad-boy-artist-mark-curry-airs-50-cent-out-over-diddy-doc-quoti-made-69quot/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2026 17:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/bad-boy-artist-mark-curry-airs-50-cent-out-over-diddy-doc-quoti-made-69quot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ice Spice Sports Red-Hot Tattoos Under Her Backside, Social Media Is Thirsty]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ice Spice has kept somewhat busy in the last year with a handful of singles, while fans await a followup to her 2024 major label studio album debut. However, she set the Internet ablaze after debuting a pair of tattoos right under her backside and fans online have chimed in with the thirst.Ice Spice, 26, shared a post on social media showing off a pair of tattoos underneath her bottom on the upper thigh area reading &ldquo;Saint&rdquo; and &ldquo;Sinner&rdquo; in bright red ink in dramatic curs]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/ice-spice-sports-red-hot-tattoos-under-her-backside-social-media-is-thirsty/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2026 07:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/ice-spice-sports-red-hot-tattoos-under-her-backside-social-media-is-thirsty/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[An Amazon Plane K!lls 5 People At Miami International Airport - It Didn't Stop]]></title><description><![CDATA[An Amazon Plane K!lls 5 People At Miami International Airport - It Didn't Stop]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/an-amazon-plane-klls-5-people-at-miami-international-airport-it-didnt-stop/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2026 04:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/an-amazon-plane-klls-5-people-at-miami-international-airport-it-didnt-stop/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Beef: Layzie Bone Addresses Issues With Bone Thugs-N-Harmony &amp; Why He's Not On Wu Tang Clan Tour]]></title><description><![CDATA[Beef: Layzie Bone Addresses Issues With Bone Thugs-N-Harmony &amp; Why He's Not On Wu Tang Clan Tour]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/beef-layzie-bone-addresses-issues-with-bone-thugs-n-harmony-amp-why-hes-not-on-wu-tang-clan-tour/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2026 04:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/beef-layzie-bone-addresses-issues-with-bone-thugs-n-harmony-amp-why-hes-not-on-wu-tang-clan-tour/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ice Spice Shows Off New Thigh Tattoos &amp; Enters Thirst Trap Hall Of Fame, Social Media Drools]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Stephanie Augello / GettyIce Spice&rsquo;s collection of tattoos has been slowly growing over the past few years, and she just took a major step in her ink journey.The Bronx-born rapper got the words &lsquo;Saint&rsquo; and &lsquo;Sinner&rsquo; tattooed on the back of her upper thighs in scripted red ink. But what the internet is more in awe of is how she showed off the ink.While wearing a skimpy striped two-piece matching set, she strategically places her phone down before turning aroun]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/ice-spice-shows-off-new-thigh-tattoos-amp-enters-thirst-trap-hall-of-fame-social-media-drools/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2026 01:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/ice-spice-shows-off-new-thigh-tattoos-amp-enters-thirst-trap-hall-of-fame-social-media-drools/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump Pardons Jay-Z’s Friend Emory Jones, Social Media Jumps To Conclusions]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source:<br />
JA&Yuml;-Z and President Donald Trump have long been each other&rsquo;s opps, but they have now surprisingly intersected.The rapper has always named his friends in his rap songs, from friends growing up in Brooklyn to the ones sitting around him in business meetings, and sometimes both.One is Emory Jones, who has now been granted clemency by Trump and his White House Pardon Czar Alice Marie Johnson.On Friday, Johnson announced on her Instagram that 30 &rdquo;deserving&rdquo; people were]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/trump-pardons-jay-zs-friend-emory-jones-social-media-jumps-to-conclusions/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 16:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/trump-pardons-jay-zs-friend-emory-jones-social-media-jumps-to-conclusions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cousinz Festival 2026 Recap: T.I., The-Dream, Keyshia Cole, &amp; More]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: @shotbyearl / InstagramCousinz Festival 2026 was one for the books.The Norfolk festival brought out some huge names, with T.I. leading the lineup as headliner alongside Keyshia Cole, The-Dream, Plies, and many more.Coming off a major comeback year, TIP is enjoying is victory lap. From releasing his apparent farewell album, Kill The King, to headlining Hot 107.9&rsquo;s Birthday Bash in his hometown of Atlanta, the King of the South has had plenty to celebrate.That energy carried over to]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/cousinz-festival-2026-recap-ti-the-dream-keyshia-cole-amp-more/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 16:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/cousinz-festival-2026-recap-ti-the-dream-keyshia-cole-amp-more/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kanye West’s Homecoming Show Spark Social Media Discourse On Forgiveness]]></title><description><![CDATA[Erika Goldring / Kanye WestKanye West has become one of Hip-Hop&rsquo;s most polarizing figures, to say the least, and following the reception to his latest stadium performances in Chicago, the internet (specifically Black folks) is debating whether he is still worthy of the adulation.An artist like West, who gave us several albums that could be deemed classics and produced some of the biggest musical hits in the world, should be celebrated on a normal day, but when it comes to a man who wants t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/kanye-wests-homecoming-show-spark-social-media-discourse-on-forgiveness/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 16:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/kanye-wests-homecoming-show-spark-social-media-discourse-on-forgiveness/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tetris Does Not Approve of the Trump White House’s Racist Clone of Its Game]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Tetris CompanyThe Tetris Company is not here for the Trump White House&rsquo;s disgusting mockery of its iconic game.Thursday, the Trump White House launched Trump Arcade, which featured blatantly racist clones of iconic games, while ripping off the boot-up sequences from consoles from Nintendo, XBOX, and PlayStation.One of the games, &ldquo;Build The Wall,&rdquo; was a flat-out racist clone of Tetris that is playing off Orange Mussolini&rsquo;s signature campaign promise to build a wall alo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/tetris-does-not-approve-of-the-trump-white-houses-racist-clone-of-its-game/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 18:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/tetris-does-not-approve-of-the-trump-white-houses-racist-clone-of-its-game/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cory Gunz &amp; OT The Real &ndash; &lsquo;Livin Proof&rsquo;]]></title><description><![CDATA[&nbsp;<br />
Cory Gunz and OT The Real deliver hard-hitting East Coast street bars, channeling the classic 1990s boom-bap era with heavy props to Group Home&rsquo;s 1995 DJ Premier-produced classic Livin&rsquo; Proof.The post Cory Gunz &amp; OT The Real &ndash; &lsquo;Livin Proof&rsquo; first appeared on Rap Industry: New Hip Hop, Rap Videos, Music, News, &amp; more..]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/cory-gunz-amp-ot-the-real-ndash-lsquolivin-proofrsquo/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 17:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/cory-gunz-amp-ot-the-real-ndash-lsquolivin-proofrsquo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fabolous – ‘Lufthansa Heist’ Freestyle]]></title><description><![CDATA[The post Fabolous &ndash; &lsquo;Lufthansa Heist&rsquo; Freestyle first appeared on Rap Industry: New Hip Hop, Rap Videos, Music, News, &amp; more..]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/fabolous-lufthansa-heist-freestyle/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 17:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/fabolous-lufthansa-heist-freestyle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Real Skitso Reveals How Legendary Kokane Took Him Under His Wing]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Real Skitso Reveals How Legendary Kokane Took Him Under His Wing]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/the-real-skitso-reveals-how-legendary-kokane-took-him-under-his-wing/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 04:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/the-real-skitso-reveals-how-legendary-kokane-took-him-under-his-wing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wyclef Says Younger Generations Can Fake It, Not Make It Like OGs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wyclef Says Younger Generations Can Fake It, Not Make It Like OGs]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/wyclef-says-younger-generations-can-fake-it-not-make-it-like-ogs/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 03:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/wyclef-says-younger-generations-can-fake-it-not-make-it-like-ogs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chet Hanks Reveals He Dated “Cougar Milfs” With Daejon Love]]></title><description><![CDATA[Getty Images / Chet Hanks / Daejon LoveChet Hanks used to be friends with the wide deceiver, aka Daejon Love, and we are not surprised by this turn of events.<br />
Jamaican cosplayer Chet Hanks decided to get in on the Daejon Love drama and shared that he was once good friends with the man who cosplayed as a professional football player for the San Francisco 49ers and is now facing fraud charges.Thursday (Sept.3), the apple of Tom and Rita Hanks&rsquo; eyes shared an Instagram video from France, spea]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/chet-hanks-reveals-he-dated-cougar-milfs-with-daejon-love/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 22:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/chet-hanks-reveals-he-dated-cougar-milfs-with-daejon-love/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Olympic Breakdancer Raygun Opens Up About Viral Performance Backlash]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: John Walton &ndash; PA Images / GettyRaygun, the Australian Olympic breakdancer, is opening up about the difficult aftermath of her 2024 Olympic performance.In the Netflix documentary Untold: Raygun Breaking Badly, Rachael Gunn reflects on her experience competing in the inaugural Olympic breakdancing event in Paris. Following her performance, viral videos and widespread criticism left her feeling &ldquo;shame and embarrassment&rdquo; over how she represented her country.Gunn described t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/olympic-breakdancer-raygun-opens-up-about-viral-performance-backlash/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 20:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/olympic-breakdancer-raygun-opens-up-about-viral-performance-backlash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Op Out: Maria Bartiromo Gets Boot From Fox News For Trump Leak]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Michael M. Santiago / GettyOn Thursday (September 3), Fox News Media announced that veteran reporter Maria Bartiromo was no longer with the company, surprising many. But another report disclosed that the reason might&rsquo;ve been the fact that she funneled confidential information from the network to the White House.&ldquo;Effective today, Maria Bartiromo is no longer with FOX News Media,&rdquo; the statement released by the company said. &ldquo;We thank Maria for her work over the last]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/op-out-maria-bartiromo-gets-boot-from-fox-news-for-trump-leak/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 20:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/op-out-maria-bartiromo-gets-boot-from-fox-news-for-trump-leak/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[First Take, Second Thoughts?: Stephen A. Smith Gets Pressed By Jemele Hill &amp; Cari Champion Over ESPN Past]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Allen Berezovsky / GettyStephen A. Smith is used to doing the pressing on First Take, but the tables were turned when he sat down with former ESPN colleagues Jemele Hill and Cari Champion for a very candid conversation about their complicated history at the Worldwide Leader.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/first-take-second-thoughts-stephen-a-smith-gets-pressed-by-jemele-hill-amp-cari-champion-over-espn-past/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 20:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/first-take-second-thoughts-stephen-a-smith-gets-pressed-by-jemele-hill-amp-cari-champion-over-espn-past/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[White House Launches Trump Arcade Featuring Racist Mass Deportation Game]]></title><description><![CDATA[Trump Arcade / Rio RunWe can&rsquo;t believe this is real life, but the current administration in the White House continues to prove there is no bottom and is now trying to turn its fascist agenda into a form of entertainment.President Trump&rsquo;s administration launched the Trump Arcade, which features retro-inspired video games that are designed to push his problematic policies, like mass deportation and his recently introduced &ldquo;Trump accounts.&rdquo;The post shared on the official Whi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/white-house-launches-trump-arcade-featuring-racist-mass-deportation-game/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 19:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/white-house-launches-trump-arcade-featuring-racist-mass-deportation-game/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shay Lia, KAYTRANADA – ‘So Good’]]></title><description><![CDATA[&nbsp;<br />
Singer Shay Lia and Grammy Award-winning producer KAYTRANADA reunite once more for new single &ldquo;SO GOOD&rdquo; that is out today via RCA Records and KAYTRANADA&rsquo;s new imprint Stand Up Guy Records. The song follows a string of iconic collaborations from the Montreal artists, including their breakout &ldquo;LEAVE ME ALONE&rdquo; from KAYTRANADA&rsquo;s debut album 99.9%, 2018 single &ldquo;CHANCES&rdquo; and &ldquo;Blue,&rdquo; a standout from Shay Lia&rsquo;s 2019 EP Dangerous.<br />
N]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/shay-lia-kaytranada-so-good/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 17:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/shay-lia-kaytranada-so-good/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2 Chainz, Cash Cobain &amp; Young Nudy &ndash; &lsquo;Reign&rsquo;]]></title><description><![CDATA[The post 2 Chainz, Cash Cobain &amp; Young Nudy &ndash; &lsquo;Reign&rsquo; first appeared on Rap Industry: New Hip Hop, Rap Videos, Music, News, &amp; more..]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/2-chainz-cash-cobain-amp-young-nudy-ndash-lsquoreignrsquo/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 17:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/2-chainz-cash-cobain-amp-young-nudy-ndash-lsquoreignrsquo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blu &amp; Sndtrak &ndash; &lsquo;LA&rsquo;]]></title><description><![CDATA[LA by Blu &amp; Sndtrak<br />
Written by Blu (except features)Produced by SndtrakMixed &amp; Mastered by C SikArtwork by Dewey SaundersThe post Blu &amp; Sndtrak &ndash; &lsquo;LA&rsquo; first appeared on Rap Industry: New Hip Hop, Rap Videos, Music, News, &amp; more..]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/blu-amp-sndtrak-ndash-lsquolarsquo/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 17:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/blu-amp-sndtrak-ndash-lsquolarsquo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pac Div – ‘All Gas’]]></title><description><![CDATA[&nbsp;<br />
Producer: HussThe post Pac Div &ndash; &lsquo;All Gas&rsquo; first appeared on Rap Industry: New Hip Hop, Rap Videos, Music, News, &amp; more..]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/pac-div-all-gas/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 17:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/pac-div-all-gas/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Baron Von Alias ft. Keith Murray &amp; Tash &ndash;  &ldquo;Lost In Translation&rdquo;]]></title><description><![CDATA[Baron Von Alias &middot; Lost In Translation (feat. Keith Murray &amp; Tash)<br />
Independent hip-hop artist Baron Von Alias has officially released his latest single, &ldquo;Lost In Translation,&rdquo; featuring certified hip-hop royalty Keith Murray and Tash of The Alkaholiks. The hard-hitting new track is now available on all major streaming platforms.<br />
Produced by Steesh, the track delivers a distinct West Coast bounce that immediately sets a nostalgic yet revitalized tone. This heavy sonic backd]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/baron-von-alias-ft-keith-murray-amp-tash-ndash-ldquolost-in-translationrdquo/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 17:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/baron-von-alias-ft-keith-murray-amp-tash-ndash-ldquolost-in-translationrdquo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[KONY: Jalen Brunson Says He’ll Never Call Himself The “King Of New York”]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Joy Malone / GettyFor the past few years Knicks fan had been referring to Jalen Brunson as &ldquo;The King of New York&rdquo; as he brought back life and excitement to New York basketball, but once he and the Knicks finally won the NBA Championship this past June, the entire city co-signed that particular moniker.Jalen Brunson though? Not so much.During a recent appearance on the Road Trippin&rsquo; podcast, Jalen &ldquo;Big Body&rdquo; Brunson addressed the nickname bestowed on him by h]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/kony-jalen-brunson-says-hell-never-call-himself-the-king-of-new-york/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 17:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/kony-jalen-brunson-says-hell-never-call-himself-the-king-of-new-york/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[JR Writer x Hell Rell – ‘I Will Not Lose’]]></title><description><![CDATA[The post JR Writer x Hell Rell &ndash; &lsquo;I Will Not Lose&rsquo; first appeared on Rap Industry: New Hip Hop, Rap Videos, Music, News, &amp; more..]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/jr-writer-x-hell-rell-i-will-not-lose/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 17:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/jr-writer-x-hell-rell-i-will-not-lose/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Paul Wall – ‘Only Me and You’]]></title><description><![CDATA[The post Paul Wall &ndash; &lsquo;Only Me and You&rsquo; first appeared on Rap Industry: New Hip Hop, Rap Videos, Music, News, &amp; more..]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/paul-wall-only-me-and-you/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 17:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/paul-wall-only-me-and-you/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Memphis Bleek – ‘Difference’]]></title><description><![CDATA[The post Memphis Bleek &ndash; &lsquo;Difference&rsquo; first appeared on Rap Industry: New Hip Hop, Rap Videos, Music, News, &amp; more..]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/memphis-bleek-difference/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 17:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/memphis-bleek-difference/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump Wants To Cut Number of Federal Holidays, Allegedly — Again]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Al Drago / GettyWith a little over two months until the November midterm elections, President Donald Trump is now focusing his attention of the number of federal holidays. His proposal to limit the amount has drawn fierce criticism from the public.Trump took to his Truth Social media platform to bemoan how many federal holidays American citizens have, claiming they&rsquo;re adding to the country&rsquo;s unstable economy and that workers don&rsquo;t want them as well.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/trump-wants-to-cut-number-of-federal-holidays-allegedly-again/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 17:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/trump-wants-to-cut-number-of-federal-holidays-allegedly-again/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A-F-R-O &amp; Tylr C &ndash; &lsquo;All Flows Reach Out&rsquo;]]></title><description><![CDATA[The post A-F-R-O &amp; Tylr C &ndash; &lsquo;All Flows Reach Out&rsquo; first appeared on Rap Industry: New Hip Hop, Rap Videos, Music, News, &amp; more..]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/a-f-r-o-amp-tylr-c-ndash-lsquoall-flows-reach-outrsquo/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 17:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/a-f-r-o-amp-tylr-c-ndash-lsquoall-flows-reach-outrsquo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Michael Jordan’s Custom Ferrari 550 Maranello Hits The Auction Block]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Joopiter / JoopiterGood news Jordan fans, you can now own a piece of Michael Jordan history and stand out amongst the rest as theman, the myth, the legend has decided to part ways with a sweet ride that inspired the last sneaker silhouette he wore on the hardwood floor before he retired&hellip; the first time.According to Hypebeast, his Airness is auctioning off his customized 1997 Ferrari 550 Maranello which was the inspiration for the Air Jordan 14 which he donned in Game 6 of the 1997]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/michael-jordans-custom-ferrari-550-maranello-hits-the-auction-block/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 17:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/michael-jordans-custom-ferrari-550-maranello-hits-the-auction-block/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PlayStation State of Play: New &lsquo;Wolverine&rsquo; Trailer, &lsquo;Maneater 2,&rsquo;  &lsquo;Metro 2039,&rsquo; &lsquo;Final Fantasy VII Revelations&rsquo; Launch Date &amp; More]]></title><description><![CDATA[PlayStation / State of PlayYou might have slept through it, but PlayStation held two State of Play presentations this morning and had plenty to show off.<br />
The September 2026 State of Play was an interesting one, kicking things off with an extended look at Zac Cregger&rsquo;s very ambitious looking Resident Evil movie that we might add looks damn good.There were also two Grand Theft Auto VI inspired DualSense controllers which further cements that the PS5 and PS5 Pro is being pushed as the best pl]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/playstation-state-of-play-new-lsquowolverinersquo-trailer-lsquomaneater-2rsquo-lsquometro-2039rsquo-lsquofinal-fantasy-vii-revelationsrsquo-launch-date-amp-more/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 06:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/playstation-state-of-play-new-lsquowolverinersquo-trailer-lsquomaneater-2rsquo-lsquometro-2039rsquo-lsquofinal-fantasy-vii-revelationsrsquo-launch-date-amp-more/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Diddy’s Release Date Moved Up Again To Early February 2028, Social Media Annoyed]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Getty / GeneralUPDATE: SEPT. 3 2:00 PM<br />
Diddy&rsquo;s release date from FCI Fort Dixin New Jersey has been adjusted again to February 5, 2028. According to TMZ, that&rsquo;s two weeks earlier than the most recent date, which was February 20, 2028.<br />
&mdash;&mdash;Diddy&rsquo;s caught yet another break in prison as his release date gets moved up again.According to the Federal Bureau of Prisons&rsquo; website, the Bad Boy rapper will now be released on January 24, 2028.His 2028 release date h]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/diddys-release-date-moved-up-again-to-early-february-2028-social-media-annoyed/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 22:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/diddys-release-date-moved-up-again-to-early-february-2028-social-media-annoyed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Ongoing Grift Continues: Donald Trump’s Coin Features Hilarious Design Gaffe]]></title><description><![CDATA[KENT NISHIMURA / Donald Trump CoinAmericans can&rsquo;t afford rent, groceries, and gas prices keep rising, and Donald Trump&rsquo;s plan to address those issues is giving you a &ldquo;gold&rdquo; coin no one asked for.<br />
The U.S. Mint unfortunately began selling the new $1 coin with Orange Mussolini&rsquo;s ugly mug on it on Wednesday, and the internet didn&rsquo;t waste any time clowning it.<br />
According to Raw Story&rsquo;s reporting, the stupid coin &ldquo;sells in 25-coin rolls for $61 and 100-c]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/the-ongoing-grift-continues-donald-trumps-coin-features-hilarious-design-gaffe/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 21:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/the-ongoing-grift-continues-donald-trumps-coin-features-hilarious-design-gaffe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[D4vd’s Father Reportedly Sells Houston Home Amid Murder Case]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Pool / GettyD4vd&rsquo;s father, Dawud Burke, reportedly made a real estate move involving his son&rsquo;s property amid the singer&rsquo;s ongoing murder case.According to reports, Burke sold a three-bedroom, two-bathroom home in Houston in July. The 1,819-square-foot property was reportedly valued at approximately $229,000.Burke currently resides in Texas in a four-bedroom, three-bathroom home.The reported real estate transaction comes shortly after D4vd&rsquo;s private defense team wi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/d4vds-father-reportedly-sells-houston-home-amid-murder-case/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 21:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/d4vds-father-reportedly-sells-houston-home-amid-murder-case/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Prince George&rsquo;s County Executive Aisha Braveboy Talks Afro Plus Fest &amp; More]]></title><description><![CDATA[Prince George&rsquo;s County Executive Aisha Braveboy is currently serving out the term vacated by current Maryland Sen. Angela Alsobrooks. With Aisha Braveboy campaigning this year for a full four-year term as Prince George&rsquo;s County Executive, she graciously spoke with us about some exciting moments happening in the county, including this weekend&rsquo;s Afro Plus Fest.Our Q&amp;A with Prince George&rsquo;s County Executive Aisha Braveboy can be viewed below. The questions and answers hav]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/prince-georgersquos-county-executive-aisha-braveboy-talks-afro-plus-fest-amp-more/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 21:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/prince-georgersquos-county-executive-aisha-braveboy-talks-afro-plus-fest-amp-more/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Soul Train Awards Return.]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Soul Train Awards return Friday, Nov. 27. Taped in the city where Don Cornelius launched the original &ldquo;Soul Train&rdquo; more than 50 years ago, the show will celebrate the artists, music and enduring legacy of &ldquo;Soul Train&rdquo; through a dynamic night of performances and special moments.<br />
With Spotify as the exclusive music streaming partner and Toyota as the exclusive automotive partner, the return marks a new chapter for the franchise that has shaped Black music and culture fo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/soul-train-awards-return/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 20:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/soul-train-awards-return/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detective Takes Stand In Kewon White Trial, Says Yella Beezy Paid For MO3 Hit]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kevon White, the man accused of killing Dallas rapper MO3, is currently on trial and a testimony delivered this week could prove detrimental in his defense. A detective took the stand, alleging that rapper Yella Beezy paid Kevon White to carry out the deadly hit.As reported by local outlet KDFW, Det. Eric Barnes, who led the investigation, took the stand on Wednesday (September 2) as the state&rsquo;s witness, with prosecutors alleging that Yella Beezy, real name Markies Conway, withdrew $40,000]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/detective-takes-stand-in-kewon-white-trial-says-yella-beezy-paid-for-mo3-hit/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 19:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/detective-takes-stand-in-kewon-white-trial-says-yella-beezy-paid-for-mo3-hit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gamers Believe Sony Had Its “Xbox One Moment” With PS5 Live TV Announcement]]></title><description><![CDATA[Getty / PS5 Live TV / Xbox OneGamers believe time is a flat circle, and history is truly repeating itself and not in a good way for Sony after announcing PS5 Live TV.<br />
PS5 Live TV, Sony&rsquo;s attempt to turn the PS5 truly into a one-stop shop for all your entertainment needs, has finally arrived.<br />
Yes, you could already use popular streaming platforms like Netflix, Hulu, and HBO Max on your console to enjoy your favorite series and movies. Still, now Sony has announced a massive slate of free, a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/gamers-believe-sony-had-its-xbox-one-moment-with-ps5-live-tv-announcement/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 18:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/gamers-believe-sony-had-its-xbox-one-moment-with-ps5-live-tv-announcement/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lil Durk’s Father Speaks Out as The Murder-For-Hire Trial Continues.]]></title><description><![CDATA[The federal murder-for-hire trial of rap star Lil Durk (Durk Banks) pressed into its second week on Tuesday, marked by a significant procedural setback for the defense. Prosecutors claim Banks masterminded a 2022 Beverly Hills gas station shooting targeting rival rapper Quando Rondo&mdash;an ambush that ultimately claimed the life of Rondo&rsquo;s cousin.The ninth day of proceedings followed a damaging Monday session where an admitted gunman testified that Banks was the architect behind the oper]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/lil-durks-father-speaks-out-as-the-murder-for-hire-trial-continues/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 18:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/lil-durks-father-speaks-out-as-the-murder-for-hire-trial-continues/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shabaam Sahdeeq and Es-k – “Been there done that”]]></title><description><![CDATA[The post Shabaam Sahdeeq and Es-k &ndash; &ldquo;Been there done that&rdquo; first appeared on Rap Industry: New Hip Hop, Rap Videos, Music, News, &amp; more..]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/shabaam-sahdeeq-and-es-k-been-there-done-that/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 18:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/shabaam-sahdeeq-and-es-k-been-there-done-that/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hieroglyphics – ‘All Said and Done’ album]]></title><description><![CDATA[Produced by A-Plus, Domino, DJ ToureMixed and Mastered by StarskiCover Illustration: Shomari SmithDrawn by hand. No generative AI.<br />
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&nbsp;The post Hieroglyphics &ndash; &lsquo;All Said and Done&rsquo; album first appeared on Rap Industry: New Hip Hop, Rap Videos, Music, News, &amp; more..]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/hieroglyphics-all-said-and-done-album/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 17:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/hieroglyphics-all-said-and-done-album/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bfb Da Packman x Sada Baby – ‘Swiss Roll’]]></title><description><![CDATA[The post Bfb Da Packman x Sada Baby &ndash; &lsquo;Swiss Roll&rsquo; first appeared on Rap Industry: New Hip Hop, Rap Videos, Music, News, &amp; more..]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/bfb-da-packman-x-sada-baby-swiss-roll/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 17:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/bfb-da-packman-x-sada-baby-swiss-roll/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wiz Khalifa – ‘Yiccen’]]></title><description><![CDATA[&nbsp;<br />
Producer: SledgrenProducer: BaredexProgrammer: BaredexMasterer, Mixer: Eric DanAcoustic Guitar: Kenneth WrightRecorded By: Sean CannisterThe post Wiz Khalifa &ndash; &lsquo;Yiccen&rsquo; first appeared on Rap Industry: New Hip Hop, Rap Videos, Music, News, &amp; more..]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/wiz-khalifa-yiccen/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 17:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/wiz-khalifa-yiccen/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lil Durk Allegedly Listed NBA YoungBoy, Quando Rondo, And 6ix9ine Among His “Ops”]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Erika Goldring / GettyDuring Wednesday&rsquo;s trial proceedings in Lil Durk&rsquo;s murder-for-hire case, alleged text messages were revealed in court.The messages reportedly came from a private thread involving Durk and other OTF members, where the Chicago rapper allegedly listed several people he considered his &ldquo;ops.&rdquo; The names included Trina, NBA YoungBoy, Quando Rondo, Puke, The Feds, Buttercup, 6ix9ine, and Alexander Witherspoon.The alleged message ended with Durk writi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/lil-durk-allegedly-listed-nba-youngboy-quando-rondo-and-6ix9ine-among-his-ops/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 15:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/lil-durk-allegedly-listed-nba-youngboy-quando-rondo-and-6ix9ine-among-his-ops/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Apple Joins Google In Bowing To Donald Trump &amp; Renames Lake Ontario]]></title><description><![CDATA[CFOTO / Lake Ontario / Lake America / Google / Apple MapsGoogle and Apple both bowed down to Donald Trump and his stupid renaming of Lake Ontario to Lake America, but one company used the moment to take a stand: Mapquest.<br />
Once again, the two tech giants couldn&rsquo;t help themselves and kissed the ring for no good reason except to please Orange Mussolini by changing the name of Lake Ontario on their maps, a move they necessarily didn&rsquo;t have to do.Bloomberg&rsquo;s Mark Gurman&nbsp;reporte]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/apple-joins-google-in-bowing-to-donald-trump-amp-renames-lake-ontario/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 05:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/apple-joins-google-in-bowing-to-donald-trump-amp-renames-lake-ontario/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Enphamus: “Atlanta Is Still the Mecca of Hip-Hop” | Biggie, Young Nudy &amp; Major Label Truths]]></title><description><![CDATA[Enphamus: “Atlanta Is Still the Mecca of Hip-Hop” | Biggie, Young Nudy &amp; Major Label Truths]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/enphamus-atlanta-is-still-the-mecca-of-hip-hop-biggie-young-nudy-amp-major-label-truths/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 04:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/enphamus-atlanta-is-still-the-mecca-of-hip-hop-biggie-young-nudy-amp-major-label-truths/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Is Diddy Who They Really Want?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Is Diddy Who They Really Want?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/is-diddy-who-they-really-want/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 00:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/is-diddy-who-they-really-want/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ex-Factor?: Lauryn Hill Denies Claims Rohan Marley “Destroyed” Her]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Scott Gries / GettyMs. Lauryn Hill is usually very selective about what she shares regarding her personal life, but she apparently had time to clear up the Internet&rsquo;s version of her relationship with Rohan Marley.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/ex-factor-lauryn-hill-denies-claims-rohan-marley-destroyed-her/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 23:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/ex-factor-lauryn-hill-denies-claims-rohan-marley-destroyed-her/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Grand Theft Auto VI’s Extended Preview Was Netflix’s Most-Watched Weekly Title]]></title><description><![CDATA[Netflix / Grand Theft Auto VIGrand Theft Auto VI continues to prove it will likely be one of the biggest video game releases of the century.The most-watched title on Netflix last week wasn&rsquo;t one of its series; that win went to the extended look at Grand Theft Auto VI.<br />
Deadline reports that the 27-minute extended look at the highly anticipated video game, which showed off gameplay and pretty much proved that Rockstar Games is in a league of its own when it comes to making games, garnered ov]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/grand-theft-auto-vis-extended-preview-was-netflixs-most-watched-weekly-title/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 22:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/grand-theft-auto-vis-extended-preview-was-netflixs-most-watched-weekly-title/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[JAŸ-Z Surprises Fans At London Pop-Up Celebrating 30 Years Of Hov]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: ROC NATION / Roc NationJA&Yuml;-Z is taking his 30th anniversary celebration across the pond, and Hov himself made sure to check in on the festivities.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/ja-z-surprises-fans-at-london-pop-up-celebrating-30-years-of-hov/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 22:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/ja-z-surprises-fans-at-london-pop-up-celebrating-30-years-of-hov/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nicki Minaj Judging Trump’s ‘Patriot Pitch’ Competition]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Win McNamee / GettyIt looks like Nicki Minaj will be taking part in another event by the Trump administration &ndash; this time, as a judge for a reality show-styled competition of small businesses aiming to win their share of $1 million.Nicki Minaj shared news about the announcement with her followers on X, formerly Twitter, on Monday (Aug. 31), shortly after the announcement by Small Business Administration head Kelly Loeffler framing it as &ldquo;bringing the boardroom energy to Washi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/nicki-minaj-judging-trumps-patriot-pitch-competition/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 22:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/nicki-minaj-judging-trumps-patriot-pitch-competition/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jaguar Wright Wants Keefe D To Talk To Her NOW]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jaguar Wright Wants Keefe D To Talk To Her NOW]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/jaguar-wright-wants-keefe-d-to-talk-to-her-now/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 21:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/jaguar-wright-wants-keefe-d-to-talk-to-her-now/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Famous Dex Denies Domestic Violence Accusations During Arrest, Brings Up Future And Playboi Carti]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Scott Dudelson / GettyFootage of Famous Dex being arrested has now been released.In the video, Dex is questioned by a police officer in what appears to be a hotel lobby in Las Vegas. The arrest took place on August 23 after his girlfriend, influencer Pam Rodriguez, accused him of domestic violence.During the questioning, Famous Dex denied doing anything to Rodriguez. He also alleged that she was trying to take money from him and claimed her security team had been influencing her.Dex and]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/famous-dex-denies-domestic-violence-accusations-during-arrest-brings-up-future-and-playboi-carti/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 21:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/famous-dex-denies-domestic-violence-accusations-during-arrest-brings-up-future-and-playboi-carti/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cassandra Wilson, Award-Winning Jazz Vocalist, Dies At 70]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cassandra Wilson, one of the premier jazz vocalists of her era, amassed a stellar career with the recognition from her peers and accolades to match. According to a note from her manager, Cassandra Wilson passed away on Wednesday (September 2) morning surrounded by her family and loved loved ones.Cassandra Wilson was born on December 4, 1955, in Jackson, Mississippi. As a young girl, Wilson was trained to play the piano and later picked up guitar. In the mid-1970s, Wilson found work as a singer a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/cassandra-wilson-award-winning-jazz-vocalist-dies-at-70/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 21:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/cassandra-wilson-award-winning-jazz-vocalist-dies-at-70/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DEI Hire Pete Hegseth Secretly Gave MAGA Trolls Government Jobs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Leon Neal / Pete HegsethIt has not been alast few days for the most highly unqualified Secretary of Defense in the history of the United States, Pete Hegseth.<br />
Spotted on Crooks &amp; Liars via The Washington Post, Kegsbreath has been caught red-handed hiring an army of MAGA influencers for secret roles in the Pentagon, and he won&rsquo;t say what exactly they are doing in those roles.Per Crooks &amp; Liars:<br />
This band of former&nbsp;military&nbsp;personnel turned online Right-wing influencers tur]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/dei-hire-pete-hegseth-secretly-gave-maga-trolls-government-jobs/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 20:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/dei-hire-pete-hegseth-secretly-gave-maga-trolls-government-jobs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Afro Plus Fest 2026 To Take Over DMV For Labor Day Weekend]]></title><description><![CDATA[Afro Plus Fest, billed as the world&rsquo;s largest celebration of global Black music and culture, will be taking over the DMV region this Labor Day Weekend. Among the headliners for this year&rsquo;s Afro Plus Fest are Tems, Ayra Starr, Davido, Wizkid, Alkaline, and more.Now in its second year, Afro Plus Fest will now take place at the Northwest Stadium Complex in Landover, Maryland in Prince George&rsquo;s County starting this Friday (September 4) and running through September 6. The all-ages]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/afro-plus-fest-2026-to-take-over-dmv-for-labor-day-weekend/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 19:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/afro-plus-fest-2026-to-take-over-dmv-for-labor-day-weekend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cardi B Snaps On Lindsay Clancy, “Stop Looking For An Excuse”]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: handout / Atlantic RecordsCardi B sounds off on the Lindsay Clancy case during a Spaces session.Clancy, a former nurse, is facing charges in connection with the deaths of her three children, who prosecutors allege she strangles. Not holding back, the New York rapper said Clancy should be held accountable for he alleged actions.&ldquo;One thing about me, when it comes to kids, is stop looking for different loopholes to give this woman an excuse for why these three kids are dead,&rdquo; sh]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/cardi-b-snaps-on-lindsay-clancy-stop-looking-for-an-excuse/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 19:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/cardi-b-snaps-on-lindsay-clancy-stop-looking-for-an-excuse/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Judge In Fat Joe Defamation Case Calls Out Defense Lawyer Over Professionalism]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fat Joe and his ongoing defamation case against his former hype man and attorney has taken a new turn. The judge overseeing Fat Joe&rsquo;s case is calling out the defense team&rsquo;s attorney for their lack of professionalism.As reported by Complex, Fat Joe&rsquo;s defamation case against for hype man Terrance Dixon, and named attorney Tyrone Blackburn in the same lawsuit filed in 2025. Fat Joe, real name Joe Cartagena, stated that Dixon attempted to extort him and put out unproven claims abou]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/judge-in-fat-joe-defamation-case-calls-out-defense-lawyer-over-professionalism/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 18:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/judge-in-fat-joe-defamation-case-calls-out-defense-lawyer-over-professionalism/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Doja Cat Opens Up About Past Drug Use, Self-Hate &amp; Loving Her Biracial Self On TikTok]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: @dojacat / TikTokFor years now, Doja Cat has been one of the most polarizing celebrities in pop culture. The biracial artist has had a sketchy history when it comes cozying up to racists and her apparent support of Nazism in recent years.Now it seems like Doja has some things to get off her chest and took to TikTok to drop a lengthy post about her past and not only revealed that she used to &ldquo;hit the slopes&rdquo; (use cocaine) but also admitted that it was very &ldquo;obvious&rdquo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/doja-cat-opens-up-about-past-drug-use-self-hate-amp-loving-her-biracial-self-on-tiktok/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 18:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/doja-cat-opens-up-about-past-drug-use-self-hate-amp-loving-her-biracial-self-on-tiktok/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jay-Z Walks In London Before His Big 30 Show]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jay-Z Walks In London Before His Big 30 Show]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/jay-z-walks-in-london-before-his-big-30-show/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/jay-z-walks-in-london-before-his-big-30-show/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bari Weiss Called Out For Pushing Racist Story About Dr. Abdul El-Sayed]]></title><description><![CDATA[Getty Images / Bari Weiss / CBSIf you needed any more proof that CBS News editor-in-chief, Bari Weiss, is nothing more than a lackey for Donald Trump and the Republican Party, this latest decision should help convince you.<br />
According to media watchdog Status, Bari Weiss is in &ldquo;hot water&rdquo; after pushing a story about Democratic Michigan Senate candidate Dr. Abdul El-Sayed that many are calling &ldquo;overt racism.&rdquo;<br />
Status reports CBS News &ldquo;published a post on X at 8:18 a.m.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/bari-weiss-called-out-for-pushing-racist-story-about-dr-abdul-el-sayed/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 17:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/bari-weiss-called-out-for-pushing-racist-story-about-dr-abdul-el-sayed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rep. Thomas Massie Calls Out Alleged Jeffrey Epstein Co-Conspirators On House Floor]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rep. Thomas Massie has found himself in the crosshairs of President Donald Trump&rsquo;s ire, specifically for not falling in line with the administration&rsquo;s aims. The outgoing Republican Party congressman once more took aim at alleged co-conspirators in the exploits of late financier Jeffrey Epstein and demanding transparency regarding his dealings.Rep. Thomas Massie has been one of the more vocal members of his party to demand answers about the so-called Epstein Files, which contain milli]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/rep-thomas-massie-calls-out-alleged-jeffrey-epstein-co-conspirators-on-house-floor/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 16:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/rep-thomas-massie-calls-out-alleged-jeffrey-epstein-co-conspirators-on-house-floor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lil Durk Allegedly Mentioned NBA YoungBoy While Discussing Revenge For King Von]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Julia Beverly / GettyIn week 2 of Lil Durk&rsquo;s murder-for-hire trial, OTF Vonni took the stand, where text messages between the Chicago rapper and fellow OTF members were presented in court.The messages allegedly discussed plans involving retaliation following King Von&rsquo;s death, with Vonni testifying that Durk grew frustrated with the crew over what he viewed as a lack of urgency in getting revenge for his fallen friend.At one point, Durk allegedly reference NBA YoungBoy, sugges]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/lil-durk-allegedly-mentioned-nba-youngboy-while-discussing-revenge-for-king-von/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 15:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/lil-durk-allegedly-mentioned-nba-youngboy-while-discussing-revenge-for-king-von/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lionel Richie Hospitalized In St. Louis After Weekend Concert]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lionel Richie is reportedly dealing with some health issues after performing a weekend show, leading to him being hospitalized in St. Louis. According to the report, Lionel Richie completed the show but not without needing a chair to finish out the set at the end.TMZ reports that Lionel Richie, 77, performed at The Muny at Forest Park in St. Louis, Missouri last Saturday (August 29). As reported by the outlet, Richie began having issues onstage and ask the staff to bring out a chair so he could]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/lionel-richie-hospitalized-in-st-louis-after-weekend-concert/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 14:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/lionel-richie-hospitalized-in-st-louis-after-weekend-concert/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DJ Vlad Turns Up Heat On Beef With N.O.R.E., The Culture Reacts]]></title><description><![CDATA[DJ Vlad and N.O.R.E. and their previously simmering feud is now sizzling under a roaring blaze. The Ukrainian-American interviewer threw yet another shot at the Queens veteran, prompting many in the culture to react.As Hip-Hop Wired reported last week, DJ Vlad and N.O.R.E. were at odds after the New York rapper turned podcaster agreed to sit down with Vlad yet later declined. Vlad took umbrage at N.O.R.E. not appearing on his program, calling him a &ldquo;snake.&rdquo;N.O.R.E. responded by sayin]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/dj-vlad-turns-up-heat-on-beef-with-nore-the-culture-reacts/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 13:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/dj-vlad-turns-up-heat-on-beef-with-nore-the-culture-reacts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lizzo Says She's Cleared Of All Wrong Doing]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lizzo Says She's Cleared Of All Wrong Doing]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/lizzo-says-shes-cleared-of-all-wrong-doing/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 00:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/lizzo-says-shes-cleared-of-all-wrong-doing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Creep Squad Unite: Russell Simmons Puts On His Cape For Bill Gates]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bernard Smalls / Getty Images / Russell Simmons / Bill GatesKnown creep Russell Simmons wants Black people to put some respect on Microsoft co-founder and billionaire Bill Gates&rsquo; name.<br />
During a recent livestream, probably from his hideout in Bali, Russell Simmons put on his cape for Bill Gates because he feels the entrepreneur and philanthropist isn&rsquo;t getting enough credit for the many lives he saved.<br />
Simmons shared his thoughts on Gates, who has been in the news lately due to his na]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/creep-squad-unite-russell-simmons-puts-on-his-cape-for-bill-gates/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 00:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/creep-squad-unite-russell-simmons-puts-on-his-cape-for-bill-gates/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Creep Squad Unite: Russell Simmons Puts His On Cape For Bill Gates]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bernard Smalls / Getty Images / Russell Simmons / Bill GatesKnown creep Russell Simmons wants Black people to put some respect on Microsoft co-founder and billionaire Bill Gates&rsquo; name.<br />
During a recent livestream, probably from his hideout in Bali, Russell Simmons put on his cape for Bill Gates because he feels the entrepreneur and philanthropist isn&rsquo;t getting enough credit for the many lives he saved.<br />
Simmons shared his thoughts on Gates, who has been in the news lately due to his na]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/creep-squad-unite-russell-simmons-puts-his-on-cape-for-bill-gates/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 00:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/creep-squad-unite-russell-simmons-puts-his-on-cape-for-bill-gates/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sauce Walka Was A Conscious Rapper]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sauce Walka Was A Conscious Rapper]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/sauce-walka-was-a-conscious-rapper/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 23:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/sauce-walka-was-a-conscious-rapper/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jim Jones &amp; Fabolous &ldquo;New York,&rdquo; Ghostface Killah &ldquo;Soul Thang&rdquo; &amp; More | Daily Visuals 9.1.26]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Bernard Smalls / @PhotosByBeanzSummer 2026 for New York City has been one for the books as not only did the New York Knicks win the NBA Championship for the first time in decades, but NY also has the most beloved mayor in America in Zohran Mamdani, and the overall vibes in the city has been through the roof. Looking to show love to their hometown, Jim Jones and Fabolous look to drop a new anthem for the city that never sleeps but can it compete with Jay-Z&rsquo;s &ldquo;Empire State Of M]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/jim-jones-amp-fabolous-ldquonew-yorkrdquo-ghostface-killah-ldquosoul-thangrdquo-amp-more-daily-visuals-9126/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 23:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/jim-jones-amp-fabolous-ldquonew-yorkrdquo-ghostface-killah-ldquosoul-thangrdquo-amp-more-daily-visuals-9126/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[D4vd’s Will Reportedly Have A Public Defender After Legal Team Steps Down From Murder Case]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Scott Dudelson / GettyAn interesting turn of events has occurred in D4vd&rsquo;s ongoing murder case.Blair Berk, Marilyn Bednarski, and Regina Peter have stepped down from representing the singer, according to reports.&ldquo;This morning the court granted our request to withdraw as counsel and appointed the Los Angeles County Public Defender&rsquo;s Office, after it was determined David qualified for appointed counsel.&rdquo;The attorneys also confirmed that D4vd will be represented by t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/d4vds-will-reportedly-have-a-public-defender-after-legal-team-steps-down-from-murder-case/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 22:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/d4vds-will-reportedly-have-a-public-defender-after-legal-team-steps-down-from-murder-case/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Incarcerated Rap Faces: 10 Rappers Who Are Currently In Prison]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Handout / GettyUpdated: Tuesday, September 1, 3:38 pm E.T.Rap has never had the cleanest relationship with the criminal justice system. From street cases that followed artists into fame to federal indictments that completely stopped careers in their tracks, plenty of rappers have gone from performing in front of thousands to spending years behind bars.<br />
Of course, these lists change fast. Some names that were locked up the last time around &mdash; including Max B, Fivio Foreign and Young]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/incarcerated-rap-faces-10-rappers-who-are-currently-in-prison/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 21:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/incarcerated-rap-faces-10-rappers-who-are-currently-in-prison/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The ‘GTA 6’ Effect: PS5 Pro Is Currently Sold Out At Many Retailers]]></title><description><![CDATA[PlayStation / PS5 ProIs the PS Blackout actually working? Or is it just social media noise? Gamers are wondering after reports dropped that the PS5 Pro is virtually sold out everywhere, and it all could be from the excitement for GTA 6.It seems Netflix&rsquo;s extended look at&nbsp;Grand Theft Auto 6&nbsp;did what it was supposed to do: retailers like Best Buy are currently sold out of the PS5 Pro, and the only way to get your hands on one is through PS Direct or to buy a significantly marked-up]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/the-gta-6-effect-ps5-pro-is-currently-sold-out-at-many-retailers/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 20:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/the-gta-6-effect-ps5-pro-is-currently-sold-out-at-many-retailers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Don Toliver Brings Drake On Stage Despite Travis Scott And 6 God Beef Rumors]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Paras Griffin / GettyDon Toliver continues to surprise his fans on tour, bringing out some major names along the way.During his Miami show, the Houston rapper brought out Justin Timberlake for full-circle moment. Toliver sampled JT&rsquo;s &ldquo;Rock Your Body&rdquo; on his new album, using the classic record on Track 2, &ldquo;Body.&rdquo; Timberlake even performed Toliver&rsquo;s version of the song with him, giving fans a memorable moment.Then came Toronto. There was really only one]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/don-toliver-brings-drake-on-stage-despite-travis-scott-and-6-god-beef-rumors/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 20:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/don-toliver-brings-drake-on-stage-despite-travis-scott-and-6-god-beef-rumors/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mary J. Blige Faces Backlash For Using Suno Music]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mary J. Blige is the latest established musician to embrace the use of generative AI in their creations, sparking outrage from critics. As the resistance to generative AI is consistently on the rise, Mary J. Blige&rsquo;s endorsement of the practice has rubbed some fans the wrong way.The actual reel itself appeared on Facebook and now only seems the full session in question appears on Suno&rsquo;s Facebook page. In the clip, Mary J. Blige is in a studio being asked about what Suno is. She quickl]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/mary-j-blige-faces-backlash-for-using-suno-music/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 19:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/mary-j-blige-faces-backlash-for-using-suno-music/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rod Wave Makes History with 59 New RIAA Certifications.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Florida rapper Rod Wave has secured a major update to his catalog, earning 59 new certifications from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). The update features 31 Platinum and 28 Gold awards, bringing his career total to over 115 million certified units.<br />
While he often flies under the radar of mainstream pop radio, these new figures highlight his immense and consistent popularity on streaming platforms. The certifications move Rod Wave into the Top 35 most certified artists of al]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/rod-wave-makes-history-with-59-new-riaa-certifications/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 19:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/rod-wave-makes-history-with-59-new-riaa-certifications/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tennis Superstar Carlos Alcaraz Debuts The Travis Scott “Cactus Court” Sneakers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Clive Brunskill / GettyThe sneaker game may not be what it was just a few years ago but best believe when a Nike x Travis Scott collaboration drops, hypebeasts will come out the woodworks to get themselves some of that merchandise.On Monday (Aug. 31), the Travis Scott &ldquo;Cactus Court&rdquo; collection dropped in limited quantities in New York City and while it wasn&rsquo;t the madhouse that it would&rsquo;ve been in 2020, it still drew quite the number of people who needed the latest]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/tennis-superstar-carlos-alcaraz-debuts-the-travis-scott-cactus-court-sneakers/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 19:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/tennis-superstar-carlos-alcaraz-debuts-the-travis-scott-cactus-court-sneakers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Netanyahu Brags About Finessing Trump, Sparks Shock Online ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Anadolu / GettyThe war in Iran, initiated by President Donald Trump in February, has shaken the United States&rsquo; standing in the world. His main ally, Israel&rsquo;s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, has added to that turmoil by openly bragging that his&nbsp; &ldquo;successful&rdquo; influence on Trump to wage war worked.Netanyahu appeared on the Channel 14 television network on Sunday (August 30) to appeal directly to voters, as his government is underwater in polling before the na]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/netanyahu-brags-about-finessing-trump-sparks-shock-online/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 19:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/netanyahu-brags-about-finessing-trump-sparks-shock-online/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Isidore Luxury and the Estate of DMX Announce the Return of the DMX Collection.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Isidore Luxury, the Black-owned luxury fragrance house founded by Durell Martin, and the Estate of Earl &ldquo;DMX&rdquo; Simmons today announced the return of The DMX Collection, a limited-edition Eau de Parfum personally selected and endorsed by DMX prior to his passing.<br />
The collaboration between DMX and Isidore Luxury began through a chance encounter between the legendary artist and Martin at the W Hotel in Los Angeles. When Martin shared that he owned a fragrance company, DMX, who had a pers]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/isidore-luxury-and-the-estate-of-dmx-announce-the-return-of-the-dmx-collection/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 19:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/isidore-luxury-and-the-estate-of-dmx-announce-the-return-of-the-dmx-collection/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nicki Minaj Joins as Judge on $1M ‘Shark Tank-Like’ Competition.]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Trump administration is set to host its own Shark Tank-style competition later this month, with rapper Nicki Minaj among others with Superman actor Dean Cain to host.<br />
Nicki will serve as a judge of the small-business competition. The event, called Million Dollar Pitch Competition, will be held on 18 September in Washington DC. Five American entrepreneurs compete for a share of a $1 million prize pool.<br />
Five finalists have already advanced to the competition: defense technology company Compote]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/nicki-minaj-joins-as-judge-on-1m-shark-tank-like-competition/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 19:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/nicki-minaj-joins-as-judge-on-1m-shark-tank-like-competition/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bmg And Concord Complete Merger.]]></title><description><![CDATA[BMG and Concord announced today the successful completion of their combination, creating a new global music company with the scale, expertise, and capabilities to unlock greater opportunities for creators. The transaction, first announced on April 28, 2026, has received all required regulatory approvals. The company&rsquo;s global headquarters will be located in Nashville, with Berlin serving as its European headquarters.<br />
Operating under the BMG name, the combined company brings together two hig]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/bmg-and-concord-complete-merger/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 18:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/bmg-and-concord-complete-merger/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[RIAA Reports $6 Billion In Mid-Year Recorded Music Revenue.]]></title><description><![CDATA[6.9% Growth Outpaces US Inflation as Streaming, Physical and Sync Revenues Rise<br />
Paid Subscriptions Generate $3.4 Billion in First Half of 2026<br />
The Recording Industry Association of America&reg; (RIAA) today announced that US recorded music revenues for the first half of 2026 were up 6.9% from the first half of 2025 and outpaced inflation, with growth across every major revenue category as streaming, physical formats and sync all posted gains. Accounting for 82% of total revenue at $4.9 billion,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/riaa-reports-6-billion-in-mid-year-recorded-music-revenue/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 18:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/riaa-reports-6-billion-in-mid-year-recorded-music-revenue/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[G-Eazy – ‘Pretty Girls’]]></title><description><![CDATA[&nbsp;<br />
Shot and Edited by cory vanderploeg<br />
&nbsp;The post G-Eazy &ndash; &lsquo;Pretty Girls&rsquo; first appeared on Rap Industry: New Hip Hop, Rap Videos, Music, News, &amp; more..]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/g-eazy-pretty-girls/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 17:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/g-eazy-pretty-girls/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[EST Gee, 86Snot, EST Spit, EST4Nikk – ‘YOU KNOW IT’]]></title><description><![CDATA[The post EST Gee, 86Snot, EST Spit, EST4Nikk &ndash; &lsquo;YOU KNOW IT&rsquo; first appeared on Rap Industry: New Hip Hop, Rap Videos, Music, News, &amp; more..]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/est-gee-86snot-est-spit-est4nikk-you-know-it/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 17:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/est-gee-86snot-est-spit-est4nikk-you-know-it/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lil Durk’s Legal Team Files Motion To Admit DJ Akademiks Interview At Trial]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lil Durk is currently on trial for a murder-for-hire plot that resulted in the death of one man in retaliation over the murder of King Von. Over the weekend, Lil Durk&rsquo;s legal team has requested that a DJ Akademiks interview be introduced as evidence countering claims that the rapper orchestrated the plot.As has been previously reported, Lil Durk, real name Durk Banks, is facing two murder-for-hire charges and one racketeering charge. As noted by Complex, the legal team filed a motion on Su]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/lil-durks-legal-team-files-motion-to-admit-dj-akademiks-interview-at-trial/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 17:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/lil-durks-legal-team-files-motion-to-admit-dj-akademiks-interview-at-trial/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Joy Crookes, Ravyn Lenae – ‘Feet Don’t Fail Me Now – Part 2’]]></title><description><![CDATA[&nbsp;<br />
Following an extraordinary surge in global momentum behind &ldquo;Feet Don&rsquo;t Fail Me Now,&rdquo; the South London singer and songwriter Joy Crookes has joined forces with Ravyn Lenae, whose &ldquo;Love Me Not&rdquo; has achieved 2x Platinum status and reached #5 on the Billboard Hot 100 and just released her third studio album Blue Island to critical acclaim, for an outstanding new version of the track.<br />
Originally released as part of Joy&rsquo;s acclaimed debut album Skin, &ldquo;Fe]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/joy-crookes-ravyn-lenae-feet-dont-fail-me-now-part-2/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 17:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/joy-crookes-ravyn-lenae-feet-dont-fail-me-now-part-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DJ Akademiks Claims Kanye West, Drake And Other Are Allegedly Funding Lil Durk’s Legal Battle]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Revolt / RevoltDJ Akademiks is claiming Lil Durk has allegedly been receiving financial support from some of his high-profile celebrity friends while fighting his murder-for-hire case.The Chicago rapper has completed the first full week of his trial, which saw former affiliate OTF Jam take the stand and testify about his alleged side of the story, including claims that Durk was the ringleader behind the crimes.As the trial enter its second week, more witnesses are expected to take the st]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/dj-akademiks-claims-kanye-west-drake-and-other-are-allegedly-funding-lil-durks-legal-battle/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 15:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/dj-akademiks-claims-kanye-west-drake-and-other-are-allegedly-funding-lil-durks-legal-battle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Victor Victor Worldwide Teases Nike Air Force 1 Collab, Launches ‘Il Caos Parte 1’ EP]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: VICTOR VICTOR WORLDWIDE / VICTOR VICTOR WORLDWIDEVictor Victor Worldwide is giving fans another reason to pay attention to its latest creative rollout including new sneakers and music.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/victor-victor-worldwide-teases-nike-air-force-1-collab-launches-il-caos-parte-1-ep/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 15:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/victor-victor-worldwide-teases-nike-air-force-1-collab-launches-il-caos-parte-1-ep/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Israeli Settlers Attack NBC News Team While On Camera]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Anadolu / GettyA team from NBC News was attacked by masked Israeli settlers as they were interviewing a Palestinian woman<br />
over the weekend, sparking outrage and sharp criticism from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.The team was interviewing Aida Ahmed Abdullah, a 51-year-old Palestinian resident, and her family in the town of Jalud, near Nablus in the West Bank. She spoke of how she and her family had been previously attacked by other Israeli settlers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/israeli-settlers-attack-nbc-news-team-while-on-camera/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 04:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/israeli-settlers-attack-nbc-news-team-while-on-camera/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Charlie Clips Battle Raps Against AI Robot]]></title><description><![CDATA[Charlie Clips Battle Raps Against AI Robot]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/charlie-clips-battle-raps-against-ai-robot/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 04:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/charlie-clips-battle-raps-against-ai-robot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Duane Keith Davis aka Keffe D Found Guilty Of Murdering Tupac Shakur]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Pool / GettyIt took 30 years, but one of rapper Tupac Amaru Shakur&rsquo;s killers has been convicted of murder in a court law. On Monday, August 31, a Las Vegas jury found Duane Keith Davis&nbsp;aka Keffe D guilty of plotting the 1996 drive-by shooting of the beloved actor and rapper.<br />
The New York Times reports that the jury deliberated for about three hours before coming to its verdict.Keefe D was found guilty of first-degree murder, amongst other charges.<br />
Reportedly, the prosecution&r]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/duane-keith-davisaka-keffe-d-found-guilty-of-murdering-tupac-shakur/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 02:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/duane-keith-davisaka-keffe-d-found-guilty-of-murdering-tupac-shakur/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Duane ‘Keffe D’ Davis Found Guilty in Tupac Shakur Murder.]]></title><description><![CDATA[The trial has wrapped and Duane &lsquo;Keffe D&rsquo; Davis has been found guilty of murder in the death of Tupac Shakur.<br />
Closing arguments were heard Monday morning and early afternoon, wrapping just before 2 p.m. The jury returned its verdict less than three hours later.<br />
Davis is guilty of orchestrating Tupac Shakur&rsquo;s shooting on the Las Vegas Strip on Sept. 7, 1996. He died several days later on Sept. 13.Sentencing will take place on Oct. 13 at 10:30 a.m.<br />
On Monday, during closing argum]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/duane-keffe-d-davis-found-guilty-in-tupac-shakur-murder/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 02:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/duane-keffe-d-davis-found-guilty-in-tupac-shakur-murder/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pod Father Moves: Joe Budden Proposes To Shadée Monique, Couple Has Baby On The Way]]></title><description><![CDATA[Joe Budden is currently enjoying his foray into broadcasting and becoming a media mogul in the progress, but now he&rsquo;ll have added responsibilities. Joe Budden proposed to his longtime girlfriend Shad&eacute;e Monique over the weekend, who also revealed at the event that she is expecting.Fans of The Joe Budden Podcast have been aware that Budden has been planning this proposal for more than a year. He&rsquo;s publicly shared his search for a proper diamond engagement ring, and detailed movi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/pod-father-moves-joe-budden-proposes-to-shade-monique-couple-has-baby-on-the-way/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 00:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/pod-father-moves-joe-budden-proposes-to-shade-monique-couple-has-baby-on-the-way/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Surf7 Talks “Goose Coat,” Meek Mill Remix And His Journey To Islam]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: @silvversurfer7 / InstagramRising Philadelphia rapper Surf7 stops by Hip-Hop Wired for one of his first interviews.Since releasing his breakout single &ldquo;Goose Coat,&rdquo; Surf has gained instant traction, quickly becoming one of the most talked-about names out of the City of Brotherly Love. Growing up, Surf7 bounced around different parts of Philly and even spent some time in New Jersey.Music has always been a part of Surf&rsquo;s life, but this year is when he decided to take it s]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/surf7-talks-goose-coat-meek-mill-remix-and-his-journey-to-islam/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 23:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/surf7-talks-goose-coat-meek-mill-remix-and-his-journey-to-islam/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Details Emerge About Donald Trump’s Weak Deal With TikTok]]></title><description><![CDATA[SAUL LOEB / Donald Trump / TikTokIt&rsquo;s no secret that TikTok hasn&rsquo;t truly been the same since Donald Trump &ldquo;saved&rdquo; it, but new details reveal how the social media platform got a slap on the wrist from Orange Mussolini&rsquo;s DOJ.<br />
Spotted on Raw Story, the DOJ&rsquo;s $400 million settlement with TikTok to hold the popular social media platform responsible for its negative impact on young children turned out to be a &ldquo;sweetheart deal&rdquo; that let TikTok avoid prope]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/details-emerge-about-donald-trumps-weak-deal-with-tiktok/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 21:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/details-emerge-about-donald-trumps-weak-deal-with-tiktok/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[John Jigg$ &amp; EZ Elpee: Still Cutting Records, Never Cutting Corners (Interview)]]></title><description><![CDATA[By: Todd &ldquo;DG&rdquo; DavisRapindustry.com<br />
Photo credit: Da Don Digitals<br />
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Hip-Hop has always been at its best when generations don&rsquo;t compete&mdash;they connect.<br />
Few producers embody that bridge like&nbsp;EZ Elpee. Raised in the Bronx and mentored by Lord Finesse and Buckwild, the DJ-turned-producer helped soundtrack New York Hip-Hop with records including Junior M.A.F.I.A.&rsquo;s &ldquo;Get Money,&rdquo; Nas and the Bravehearts&rsquo; &ldquo;Oochie Wally&rdquo; and G. Dep&rsquo;s &]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/john-jigg-amp-ez-elpee-still-cutting-records-never-cutting-corners-interview/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 20:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/john-jigg-amp-ez-elpee-still-cutting-records-never-cutting-corners-interview/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Here’s A List Of The Internet’s Biggest Scammers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: instagram / InstagramThe internet spent the entire weekend locked in on the story of Daejon Love, and once you start going through the details, it&rsquo;s easy to see why. Federal prosecutors say Love spent years convincing women that he was either a San Francisco 49ers player or a wealthy real estate investor, complete with 49ers gear, luxury cars, fake financial accounts and an alleged accomplice posing as his investment adviser. Authorities say at least 26 women were convinced to hand]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/heres-a-list-of-the-internets-biggest-scammers/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 20:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/heres-a-list-of-the-internets-biggest-scammers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Angela Yee Announces Her Engagement While Entering A New Chapter In Life]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Joy Malone / GettyAngela Yee and her boo, Tameek Floyd, have taken a major step in their relationship announcing their engagement.During Yee&rsquo;s seventh annual &ldquo;Angela Yee Day&rdquo; in Brooklyn, Floyd surprised his longtime love with a ring. Surrounded by friends and family, Angela said yes. Following the proposal, Floyd shared a heartfelt message online to his fianc&eacute;e.&ldquo;Locked in with my best friend @angelayee. As individuals we&rsquo;re great, together we&rsquo;r]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/angela-yee-announces-her-engagement-while-entering-a-new-chapter-in-life/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 19:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/angela-yee-announces-her-engagement-while-entering-a-new-chapter-in-life/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Angie Nixon Claps Back At Loony Laura Loomer, Web Salutes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Joe Raedle / GettyThe race for the Senate in Florida has gained national attention due to progressive candidate Angie Nixon winning her primary. Part of that attention turned poisonous as far-right influencer Laura Loomer racially attacked her on social media &ndash; but Nixon fired back, drawing support online.In a post on X, formerly Twitter, Loomer attacked Nixon by invoking a stereotype of how Black women speak. &ldquo;These women are all ghetto, entitled, race-obsessed, destructive]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/angie-nixon-claps-back-at-loony-laura-loomer-web-salutes/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 19:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/angie-nixon-claps-back-at-loony-laura-loomer-web-salutes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reasonable Doubt: Stove God Cooks Says His Long-Delayed Sophomore Album Is Coming… Again]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: @JazzUNGang / @JazzUNGangStove God Cooks says his much delayed sophomore album is finally on the way. Stop us if you&rsquo;ve heard this one before.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/reasonable-doubt-stove-god-cooks-says-his-long-delayed-sophomore-album-is-coming-again/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 19:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/reasonable-doubt-stove-god-cooks-says-his-long-delayed-sophomore-album-is-coming-again/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NYPD Confiscates 580 Pounds Of Cocaine In Queens]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Anadolu / GettyGrocery prices are high, gas prices are high, and now the block about to go dry as the NYPD just pulled off the biggest drug bust in more than 10 years.According to Gothamist, authorities in New York City seized 580 pounds of cocaine this past Wednesday (Aug. 26) from a self-storage facility in Long Island City, making it the largest coke bust the city has seen in more than a decade. With drug dealers and drug users no doubt punching air upon hearing the news, Police Commi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/nypd-confiscates-580-pounds-of-cocaine-in-queens/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 19:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/nypd-confiscates-580-pounds-of-cocaine-in-queens/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kanye West’s Buddy Milo Yiannopoulos Seemingly Reacts After ICE Deports Him]]></title><description><![CDATA[Phillip Faraone / Milo YiannopoulosICE hilariously deported far-right numbskull and Kanye West&rsquo;s former chief of staff Milo Yiannopoulos, and he had something to say about it.<br />
TMZ exclusively broke the news over the weekend about British right-wing political commentator Yiannopoulos getting sent back to his country for overstaying his authorized stay after entering the country legally in 2019.<br />
The celebrity gossip site reports that Yiannopoulos missed an immigration hearing in July.In a st]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/kanye-wests-buddy-milo-yiannopoulos-seemingly-reacts-after-ice-deports-him/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 18:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/kanye-wests-buddy-milo-yiannopoulos-seemingly-reacts-after-ice-deports-him/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tupac Murder Trial – Day 11 (Live Updates)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Today is day ten of the trial of Duane &lsquo;Keffe D&rsquo; Davis, accused of orchestrating the murder of rapper Tupac Shakur in Las Vegas in 1996.<br />
Closing arguments are set for today.<br />
On Friday, lawyers from both sides and the judge spent about 90 minutes discussing wording that will be used when jurors are given directions for their deliberations in the case.<br />
Neither Davis nor the jurors appeared in the courtroom on Friday.<br />
The defense rested on Thursday after calling three witnesses, all of]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/tupac-murder-trial-day-11-live-updates/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 18:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/tupac-murder-trial-day-11-live-updates/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bane Got Bars?: Tom Hardy Shocks Hip-Hop Fans As Frankie Pulitzer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tom Hardy and his credentials as an actor are well established, leading to awards and accolades due to the variety of roles he&rsquo;s played over the years. Now with Tom Hardy stepping into the Hip-Hop world as Frankie Pulitzer, fans have been blown away by his skills as a rapper on the album, Czarface Meets Frankie Pulitzer.Fans of Tom Hardy are no doubt aware of acting chops with roles such as the supervillain Bane in Christopher Nolan&rsquo;s Batman films, starring as Max Rockatansky in Mad]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/bane-got-bars-tom-hardy-shocks-hip-hop-fans-as-frankie-pulitzer/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 17:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/bane-got-bars-tom-hardy-shocks-hip-hop-fans-as-frankie-pulitzer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lil Durk’s Murder-For-Hire Trial Could End This Week]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Rapper Lil Durk Mugshot / Broward County Clerk of the CourtsLil Durk is in the midst of his murder-for-hire trial, but according to prosecutors, the case could be wrapping up sooner than expected.Toward the end of Friday&rsquo;s proceedings, the judge reportedly asked federal prosecutors when they anticipate the trial being completed and whether the government plans to call any additional witnesses.The judge also acknowledged that the government could change its plans at any point and ex]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/lil-durks-murder-for-hire-trial-could-end-this-week/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 15:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/lil-durks-murder-for-hire-trial-could-end-this-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Top Takeaways From Erykah Badu &amp; The Alchemist&rsquo;s &lsquo;Before The World Blows&rsquo;]]></title><description><![CDATA[Erykah Badu and The Alchemist are two acts who truly need no introduction, but they&rsquo;re certainly separated by the genres they&rsquo;ve individually mastered. Erykah Badu &amp; The Alchemist&rsquo;s highly anticipated joint album, Before The World Blows, was released over the weekend and here are Hip-Hop Wired&rsquo;s top takeaways.In 2025, Erykah Badu and The Alchemist unveiled their first single &ldquo;Next 2 U&rdquo; and showed the promise of the union. However, the album&rsquo;s many st]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/top-takeaways-from-erykah-badu-amp-the-alchemistrsquos-lsquobefore-the-world-blowsrsquo/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 08:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/top-takeaways-from-erykah-badu-amp-the-alchemistrsquos-lsquobefore-the-world-blowsrsquo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What’s Going On Here?]]></title><description><![CDATA[What’s Going On Here?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/whats-going-on-here/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 22:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/whats-going-on-here/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Footage From EA Motive’s ‘Iron Man’ Game Leaks]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motive Studio / Iron ManAnother day, another leak, only it&rsquo;s not Grand Theft Auto 6 this time, but EA Motive&rsquo;s highly anticipated Iron Man game.<br />
It&rsquo;s been crickets since EA announced an Iron Man game was in development almost 4 years ago. The Iron Man game was one of three Marvel Games in production, including a now-canceled standalone Black Panther game and delayed 1943: Rise of Hydra, which will see Captain America and Black Panther team up.<br />
So you can understand how much of]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/footage-from-ea-motives-iron-man-game-leaks/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/footage-from-ea-motives-iron-man-game-leaks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kendrick Lamar Keeps Promise To Kid Mauled By Pitbull]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kendrick Lamar Keeps Promise To Kid Mauled By Pitbull]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/kendrick-lamar-keeps-promise-to-kid-mauled-by-pitbull/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 17:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/kendrick-lamar-keeps-promise-to-kid-mauled-by-pitbull/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Salt Of Salt-N-Pepa To Release Debut Solo Album]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Julian Hamilton / GettyAs more veterans of Hip-Hop are stepping back onto the scene, one icon is throwing her hat into the ring. Cheryl &ldquo;Salt&rdquo; James of the pioneering group Salt-N-Pepa is setting out to release her debut solo album.The Grammy Award-winning MC&rsquo;s debut album, Salty N Lit, will be released on Sept. 25. It will premiere on her own label, Salt Songs Inc. Fans will find that the album&rsquo;s tone draws strongly from Salt&rsquo;s own artistry and personal fou]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/salt-of-salt-n-pepa-to-release-debut-solo-album/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 00:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/salt-of-salt-n-pepa-to-release-debut-solo-album/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[De La Soul ft. Nas &ldquo;Run It Back!,&rdquo; Busta Rhymes &amp; J Dilla ft. D&rsquo;Angelo &ldquo;This Woman&rdquo; &amp; More | Daily Visuals 8.28.26]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Leon Neal / GettyBack in November of last year, iconic Hip-Hop group De La Soul released their tenth studio LP,&nbsp;Cabin In The Sky&nbsp;(RIP Trugoy) and though it was overlooked by today&rsquo;s generation of Hip-Hoppers, us older heads appreciated the project as it took us back to a simpler time when lyrics, content, and originality reigned supreme. Now all these months later the De La decided to breath life into one of the album&rsquo;s standout tracks featuring a fellow Hip-Hop leg]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/de-la-soul-ft-nas-ldquorun-it-backrdquo-busta-rhymes-amp-j-dilla-ft-drsquoangelo-ldquothis-womanrdquo-amp-more-daily-visuals-82826/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 23:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/de-la-soul-ft-nas-ldquorun-it-backrdquo-busta-rhymes-amp-j-dilla-ft-drsquoangelo-ldquothis-womanrdquo-amp-more-daily-visuals-82826/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kanye West Shows Support For Lil Durk, Pulls Up To Trial]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Revolt / RevoltKanye West pulled up to Lil Durk&rsquo;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&rsquo;s family during OTF Jam&rsquo;s testimony.Following the court proceedings, the Graduation rapper linked up with Durk affiliate OTF Doodie Lo, who held up a &ldquo;Free Durk&rdquo; T-shirt. Doodie Lo later shar]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/kanye-west-shows-support-for-lil-durk-pulls-up-to-trial/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 22:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/kanye-west-shows-support-for-lil-durk-pulls-up-to-trial/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Donald Trump Hilariously Trolled After Renaming Lake Ontario]]></title><description><![CDATA[Andrew Harnik / Donald Trump / Lake America<br />
Donald Trump isn&rsquo;t done rebranding things in the name of stupidity. First it was the Gulf of Mexico, now it&rsquo;s Lake Ontario, and it&rsquo;s all because his ego is fragile.<br />
The so-called &ldquo;deal maker&rdquo; 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]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/donald-trump-hilariously-trolled-after-renaming-lake-ontario/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 22:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/donald-trump-hilariously-trolled-after-renaming-lake-ontario/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Prince Estate Releases ‘Timeless,’ Rare and Unreleased Vault Recordings.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Today, The Prince Estate, in partnership with Legacy Recordings, releases Timeless, a new posthumous Prince album featuring 10 rare and previously unreleased recordings from Prince&rsquo;s legendary Vault. Available now across all major streaming platforms and in multiple physical configurations, Timeless is the first Prince release ever curated to span every major era of his career, bringing together recordings created between 1977 and 2016 in a sweeping portrait of one of music&rsquo;s most in]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/prince-estate-releases-timeless-rare-and-unreleased-vault-recordings/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 22:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/prince-estate-releases-timeless-rare-and-unreleased-vault-recordings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Florida “Deputy of The Year” Quits In Disgrace After Ex-Girlfriend Reveals Racist Behavior]]></title><description><![CDATA[Getty Images / Douglas Rissing / Florida Deputy of The YearBrevard County&rsquo;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.<br />
Spotted on&nbsp;Raw Story,&nbsp;Deputy Michael Fultz, 24, quit before he could be fired for &ldquo;egregious misconduct&rdquo; after an ex-girlfriend did the world a favor and aired him out in an email, putting out all his racist dirty laundry.<br />
In photos she attached to the email that]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/florida-deputy-of-the-year-quits-in-disgrace-after-ex-girlfriend-reveals-racist-behavior/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 21:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/florida-deputy-of-the-year-quits-in-disgrace-after-ex-girlfriend-reveals-racist-behavior/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Marco Polo: Crate Expectations (Interview)]]></title><description><![CDATA[By: Todd &ldquo;DG&rdquo; DavisRapindustry.com<br />
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Before everybody had a beat machine in their pocket, making beats meant digging. Crates. Samples. Chops. Drums. Hours spent searching for that one sound nobody else heard the same way.&nbsp;<br />
Marco Polo comes from that school.&nbsp;<br />
Toronto born and New York tested, Marco Bruno took student-loan money, bought an MPC and bet on himself. A move to NYC and an internship at Manhattan&rsquo;s famed Cutting Room Studios put him within earshot of the cu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/marco-polo-crate-expectations-interview/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 19:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/marco-polo-crate-expectations-interview/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Biggest Takeaways From Fat Joe’s New Album ‘Organized Rhyme’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: @FatJoe / InstagramFat Joe released his new album, Organized Rhyme.It&rsquo;s definitely Crack season across the board Alongside Jadakiss, Joe has built one of the most popular Hip-Hop podcasts with The Joe &amp; Jada Show, welcoming A-list guests like Allen Iverson, Cardi B, Clipse and many more.Joey cracking the mic in the podcast world isn&rsquo;t the only thing he&rsquo;s been doing. The New York MC is back in the booth, giving his day ones something new to listen to. Two years after]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/biggest-takeaways-from-fat-joes-new-album-organized-rhyme/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 19:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/biggest-takeaways-from-fat-joes-new-album-organized-rhyme/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[J. Cole Cancels Show Following Death of Touring Crew Member]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bernard Smalls / J. Cole<br />
J. Cole&rsquo;s upcoming show in Sacramento was canceled following the tragic death of a touring crew member.<br />
TMZ reports a member of J. Cole&rsquo;s touring crew was killed in a trucking accident early Thursday morning, leading to his performance at the Golden 1 Center being canceled.<br />
In a statement, the North Carolina rapper&rsquo;s team announced the decision, writing, &ldquo;Following the tragic passing of a member of the touring crew in a trucking accident this morn]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/j-cole-cancels-show-following-death-of-touring-crew-member/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 19:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/j-cole-cancels-show-following-death-of-touring-crew-member/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[E-40 – ‘Turning My Money Over’ (Quadruple Album) + ‘Night In The Bay’ Video.]]></title><description><![CDATA[&nbsp;<br />
Directed by Jae Synth<br />
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The post E-40 &ndash; &lsquo;Turning My Money Over&rsquo; (Quadruple Album) + &lsquo;Night In The Bay&rsquo; Video. first appeared on Rap Industry: New Hip Hop, Rap Videos, Music, News, &amp; more..]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/e-40-turning-my-money-over-quadruple-album-night-in-the-bay-video/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 19:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/e-40-turning-my-money-over-quadruple-album-night-in-the-bay-video/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Warner Chappell Music Inks Swedish Hitmaker and Songwriter Greekazo.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Warner Chappell Music (WCM), the music publishing arm of Warner Music Group, today announced the signing of hitmaking Swedish artist and songwriter Greekazo. To date, Greekazo has accumulated more than 400 million streams across his catalogue. This new deal marks a key milestone, as he continues to develop his creative output and looks to expand his international reach.<br />
Raised in Stockholm, Greekazo broke into the mainstream in 2019 with his 5x Platinum single &ldquo;HotSpot,&rdquo; instantly es]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/warner-chappell-music-inks-swedish-hitmaker-and-songwriter-greekazo/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 18:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/warner-chappell-music-inks-swedish-hitmaker-and-songwriter-greekazo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bmg Delivers Strong 2026 First Half Results.]]></title><description><![CDATA[BMG today reported strong financial results for the first half of 2026, with revenue of EUR 444 million, up 5% on a reported basis and 8% organically. The company also delivered operating EBITDA of EUR 127 million (+4%), while maintaining a 29% EBITDA margin, matching the record level achieved in the prior year.<br />
Performance was driven by continued growth in recorded music streaming subscriptions, strong frontline releases, continued progress under the company&rsquo;s BMG Next strategy, and inves]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/bmg-delivers-strong-2026-first-half-results/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 18:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/bmg-delivers-strong-2026-first-half-results/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[André 3000 Joins ‘Scooby-Doo: Origins’ Netflix Series.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Andr&eacute; &ldquo;3000&rdquo; Benjamin (High Life; Jimi: All Is By My Side) is returning to the Scooby-Doo franchise with a recurring role on Netflix&lsquo;s upcoming series Scooby-Doo: Origins, which is currently filming in Atlanta. Cathy Moriarty (Raging Bull, Casper) also will recur on the live-action series, which has been garnering strong buzz internally ahead of its 2027 global release.<br />
Scooby-Doo: Origins, from Berlanti Productions and Warner Bros Television, is the second live-action t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/andr-3000-joins-scooby-doo-origins-netflix-series/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 18:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/andr-3000-joins-scooby-doo-origins-netflix-series/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Black August, Its History, &amp; Notable Figures #BlackAugust]]></title><description><![CDATA[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&mdash;and the notable names below are worth examining.Black August&rsquo;s roots can be traced back to 1979 in San Quentin Prison in California, with the Black Guerilla Family stating that t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/black-august-its-history-amp-notable-figures-blackaugust/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 17:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/black-august-its-history-amp-notable-figures-blackaugust/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fat Joe – ‘Organized Rhyme’ Album]]></title><description><![CDATA[The post Fat Joe &ndash; &lsquo;Organized Rhyme&rsquo; Album first appeared on Rap Industry: New Hip Hop, Rap Videos, Music, News, &amp; more..]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/fat-joe-organized-rhyme-album/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 17:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/fat-joe-organized-rhyme-album/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rakim x Kurupt x Masta Killa – ‘DPG – WU TANG, WU TANG – DPG’]]></title><description><![CDATA[The post Rakim x Kurupt x Masta Killa &ndash; &lsquo;DPG &ndash; WU TANG, WU TANG &ndash; DPG&rsquo; first appeared on Rap Industry: New Hip Hop, Rap Videos, Music, News, &amp; more..]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/rakim-x-kurupt-x-masta-killa-dpg-wu-tang-wu-tang-dpg/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 17:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/rakim-x-kurupt-x-masta-killa-dpg-wu-tang-wu-tang-dpg/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mike D – ‘Thank You’ album]]></title><description><![CDATA[The post Mike D &ndash; &lsquo;Thank You&rsquo; album first appeared on Rap Industry: New Hip Hop, Rap Videos, Music, News, &amp; more..]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/mike-d-thank-you-album/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 17:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/mike-d-thank-you-album/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CZARFACE &amp; Frankie Pulitzer &ndash; &lsquo;Czarface Meets Frankie Pulitzer&rsquo; album]]></title><description><![CDATA[The post CZARFACE &amp; Frankie Pulitzer &ndash; &lsquo;Czarface Meets Frankie Pulitzer&rsquo; album first appeared on Rap Industry: New Hip Hop, Rap Videos, Music, News, &amp; more..]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/czarface-amp-frankie-pulitzer-ndash-lsquoczarface-meets-frankie-pulitzerrsquo-album/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 17:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/czarface-amp-frankie-pulitzer-ndash-lsquoczarface-meets-frankie-pulitzerrsquo-album/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Erykah Badu &amp; The Alchemist &ndash; &lsquo;Before The World Blows&rsquo; album]]></title><description><![CDATA[The post Erykah Badu &amp; The Alchemist &ndash; &lsquo;Before The World Blows&rsquo; album first appeared on Rap Industry: New Hip Hop, Rap Videos, Music, News, &amp; more..]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/erykah-badu-amp-the-alchemist-ndash-lsquobefore-the-world-blowsrsquo-album/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 17:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/erykah-badu-amp-the-alchemist-ndash-lsquobefore-the-world-blowsrsquo-album/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AZ Chike ft Tyler, The Creator – ‘LOOK LIKE MY MAMA’]]></title><description><![CDATA[The post AZ Chike ft Tyler, The Creator &ndash; &lsquo;LOOK LIKE MY MAMA&rsquo; first appeared on Rap Industry: New Hip Hop, Rap Videos, Music, News, &amp; more..]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/az-chike-ft-tyler-the-creator-look-like-my-mama/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 17:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/az-chike-ft-tyler-the-creator-look-like-my-mama/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lil Wayne – “Special Ops”]]></title><description><![CDATA[The post Lil Wayne &ndash; &ldquo;Special Ops&rdquo; first appeared on Rap Industry: New Hip Hop, Rap Videos, Music, News, &amp; more..]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/lil-wayne-special-ops/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 17:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/lil-wayne-special-ops/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cardi B – ‘AH HA’]]></title><description><![CDATA[The post Cardi B &ndash; &lsquo;AH HA&rsquo; first appeared on Rap Industry: New Hip Hop, Rap Videos, Music, News, &amp; more..]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/cardi-b-ah-ha/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 17:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/cardi-b-ah-ha/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Drake Sells Majority Stake Of OVO To Authentic Brand Group]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Johnny Nunez / GettyDrake&rsquo;s personal stock may be at an all-time low (the man is randomly doing dating shows for God&rsquo;s sake), but that isn&rsquo;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&rsquo;s OVO intellectual property and while some may be confused as to why Drake would give up a big porti]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/drake-sells-majority-stake-of-ovo-to-authentic-brand-group/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 16:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/drake-sells-majority-stake-of-ovo-to-authentic-brand-group/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Biggest Takeaways From Rod Wave’s New Album ‘Don’t Look Down’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: @rodwave / InstagramAfter a few pushbacks, Rod Wave has finally released his new album, Don&rsquo;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 &ldquo;Passport Junkie,&rdquo; &ldquo;Last Lap&rdquo; and &ldquo;25.&rdquo;The 2024 project also kept the features to a minimum, with appearances from Lil Baby, Rylo Rodriguez and Lil Yachty.Fast-forward to D]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/biggest-takeaways-from-rod-waves-new-album-dont-look-down/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 16:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/biggest-takeaways-from-rod-waves-new-album-dont-look-down/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cyberleek Clowned Following ‘GTA 6’ x Netflix Extended Look]]></title><description><![CDATA[NurPhoto / Cyberleek / Grand Theft Auto VI / Netflix<br />
Grand Theft Auto VI leaker Cyberleek might want to stay off social media for the immediate future.<br />
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&rsquo;s most recent leaks took us to the strip club and to a nude colony where plenty of nudity was on]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/cyberleek-clowned-following-gta-6-x-netflix-extended-look/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 06:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/cyberleek-clowned-following-gta-6-x-netflix-extended-look/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gamers Ready To Press Start on ‘GTA 6’ After Watching Extended Look On Netflix]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rockstar Games / GTA 6Despite Cyberleek&rsquo;s best effort to steal Rockstar Games&rsquo; thunder, gamers were still blown away after watching the extended look at GTA 6 on Netflix.<br />
NO CAP, but GTA 6 looks absolutely ridiculous.<br />
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&rsquo;s fine because what we are shown speaks for itself.<br />
In the footage, we see the game&rsquo;s two protago]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/gamers-ready-to-press-start-on-gta-6-after-watching-extended-look-on-netflix/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 22:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/gamers-ready-to-press-start-on-gta-6-after-watching-extended-look-on-netflix/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[N.O.R.E Responds To DJ Vlad Calling Him A “Snake”]]></title><description><![CDATA[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 &ldquo;snake&rdquo; and &ldquo;selfish.&rdquo;Following Vlad&rsquo;s harsh comments, N.O.R]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/nore-responds-to-dj-vlad-calling-him-a-snake/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 22:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/nore-responds-to-dj-vlad-calling-him-a-snake/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tupac Murder Trial – Day 9 (Live Updates)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Today is day 9 of the trial of Duane &lsquo;Keffe D&rsquo; Davis, accused of orchestrating the murder of rapper Tupac Shakur in Las Vegas in 1996.<br />
The trial leaves off after the prosecution rested ahead of schedule on Wednesday. It&rsquo;s unclear who exactly the defense will call to testify or what the order of witnesses will be.<br />
It is also unknown whether or not Davis will take the stand in his defense.<br />
&ldquo;At this particular point, I think that&rsquo;s a question I can&rsquo;t answer becau]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/tupac-murder-trial-day-9-live-updates/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 21:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/tupac-murder-trial-day-9-live-updates/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[JA&Yuml;-Z &amp; Rick Rubin Revisit 30 Years Of Hov&rsquo;s Career In &lsquo;JA&Yuml;-Z IN 8&rsquo; Trailer [Video]]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Courtesy of HBO / HBOJA&Yuml;-Z is taking a trip through three decades of his legendary career with Rick Rubin for the upcoming documentary series, JA&Yuml;-Z IN 8.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/jayuml-z-amp-rick-rubin-revisit-30-years-of-hovrsquos-career-in-lsquojayuml-z-in-8rsquo-trailer-video/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 21:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/jayuml-z-amp-rick-rubin-revisit-30-years-of-hovrsquos-career-in-lsquojayuml-z-in-8rsquo-trailer-video/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[James Gunn Says ‘Superman: Man Of Tomorrow’ Has Wrapped Filming]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: @JamesGunn / InstagramIt&rsquo;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&rsquo;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&rsquo;s guess, but what we do know is that principal photography on Superman: Man Of Tomorrow has just wrapped. Director Jam]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/james-gunn-says-superman-man-of-tomorrow-has-wrapped-filming/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 21:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/james-gunn-says-superman-man-of-tomorrow-has-wrapped-filming/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Number Of Soldiers Leaving Hegseth’s Military “Skyrocketing”]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Andrew Harnik / GettyThe state of the American military under President Donald Trump&rsquo;s second term is in disarray, with troops seeking to leave as conscientious objectors in &ldquo;skyrocketing&rdquo; numbers because of the gross mismanagement of the armed forces by Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth.According to reports, &ldquo;the number of service members seeking a formal discharge from the military as conscientious objectors has skyrocketed, according to two groups that help the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/number-of-soldiers-leaving-hegseths-military-skyrocketing/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 21:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/number-of-soldiers-leaving-hegseths-military-skyrocketing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Home Decor Achievement Unlocked: XBOX &amp; IKEA Unveil New Furniture Collection]]></title><description><![CDATA[IKEA / XBOXXBOX wants to be your one-stop station for entertainment, and it also wants to help furnish your gaming room or your digs.<br />
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.<br />
The new nine-piece furniture collection is called &ldquo;YXSTABY&rdquo;. It is part of XBOX&rsquo;s continued celebration of its 25th Anniversary, giving gamers a chance to take their gaming setup to the next leve]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/home-decor-achievement-unlocked-xbox-amp-ikea-unveil-new-furniture-collection/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 20:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/home-decor-achievement-unlocked-xbox-amp-ikea-unveil-new-furniture-collection/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lil Durk Allegedly “Didn’t Like People Trolling Him” After King Von’s Death, OTF Jam Testifies]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Rapper Lil Durk Mugshot / Broward County Clerk of the CourtsAs we get deeper into Lil Durk&rsquo;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&rsquo;s OTF organization as a &ldquo;gang enterprise.&rdquo; He also testified th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/lil-durk-allegedly-didnt-like-people-trolling-him-after-king-vons-death-otf-jam-testifies/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 19:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/lil-durk-allegedly-didnt-like-people-trolling-him-after-king-vons-death-otf-jam-testifies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rep. Hakeem Jeffries Criticized After Rep. Jared Moskowitz Named To New Post]]></title><description><![CDATA[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&rsquo;s Subcomittee on the Middle East and North Africa this week, with Rep. Hakeem Jeffries catching heat although he didn&rsquo;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]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/rep-hakeem-jeffries-criticized-after-rep-jared-moskowitz-named-to-new-post/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 19:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/rep-hakeem-jeffries-criticized-after-rep-jared-moskowitz-named-to-new-post/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Game – ‘The Life’]]></title><description><![CDATA[&nbsp;<br />
Directed by: Sela Vave<br />
Cinematography by: Rippy AustinThe post The Game &ndash; &lsquo;The Life&rsquo; first appeared on Rap Industry: New Hip Hop, Rap Videos, Music, News, &amp; more..]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/the-game-the-life/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 19:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/the-game-the-life/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Drake Partners with Authentic to Scale OVO.]]></title><description><![CDATA[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.<br />
The partnership builds on Authentic&rsquo;s proven approach to growing iconic brands and cultural assets through content, experiences and global commerce while preserving the identity and creative]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/drake-partners-with-authentic-to-scale-ovo/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 18:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/drake-partners-with-authentic-to-scale-ovo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kelly Rowland Joins OLAY as Newest Brand Ambassador]]></title><description><![CDATA[Skincare brand, OLAY has added singer and actress Kelly Rowland as its newest brand ambassador. Together, they&rsquo;re spotlighting the OLAY Super Collection, a lineup of high-performing, multi-benefit skincare products designed to help skin bounce back from life&rsquo;s busiest days for refreshed, plump and radiant-looking skin.<br />
&ldquo;My life is always moving, so I like to keep my routine simple,&rdquo; said Kelly Rowland. &ldquo;OLAY Super Serum is an easy choice for me because it gives my s]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/kelly-rowland-joins-olay-as-newest-brand-ambassador/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 18:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/kelly-rowland-joins-olay-as-newest-brand-ambassador/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ghostface Killah – ‘Soul Thang’]]></title><description><![CDATA[&nbsp;<br />
featuring DRIS, Nems, Iceman Bronxman, Supreme-Intelligence, Sun God, Pillz, Reek da Villian FROM GHOSTFACE KILLAH&rsquo;S NEW ALBUM &ldquo;SUPREME CLIENTELE 2&rdquo;The post Ghostface Killah &ndash; &lsquo;Soul Thang&rsquo; first appeared on Rap Industry: New Hip Hop, Rap Videos, Music, News, &amp; more..]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/ghostface-killah-soul-thang/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 17:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/ghostface-killah-soul-thang/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[YNW Melly – Collect Call 2 (Short Film)]]></title><description><![CDATA[The post YNW Melly &ndash; Collect Call 2 (Short Film) first appeared on Rap Industry: New Hip Hop, Rap Videos, Music, News, &amp; more..]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/ynw-melly-collect-call-2-short-film/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 17:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/ynw-melly-collect-call-2-short-film/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Actor Samuel Monroe Jr. Dies At 52]]></title><description><![CDATA[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&rsquo;s cousin in Menace II Society, directed by The Hughes Brothers. For viewers of the film, Monroe&rsquo;s character confront&rsquo;s Tyrin Turner&rsquo;s Caine character and was assaulted, prompting the tragic ending of the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/actor-samuel-monroe-jr-dies-at-52/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 17:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/actor-samuel-monroe-jr-dies-at-52/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yung Miami Taps Lil Baby And Kodak Black For “Spend Dat Remix”]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Prince Williams / GettyYung Miami announces that the &ldquo;Spend Dat Remix&rdquo; 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 &ldquo;spender&rdquo; of them all, Drake, as the perfect addition.The Miami rapper didn&rsquo;t get The Boy, but she did tap another big spender in Lil Baby. Alongside Wh]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/yung-miami-taps-lil-baby-and-kodak-black-for-spend-dat-remix/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 15:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/yung-miami-taps-lil-baby-and-kodak-black-for-spend-dat-remix/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[David Banner Gives Crying Man Money In His Time Of Need, Big Hugs]]></title><description><![CDATA[David Banner Gives Crying Man Money In His Time Of Need, Big Hugs]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/david-banner-gives-crying-man-money-in-his-time-of-need-big-hugs/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 05:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/david-banner-gives-crying-man-money-in-his-time-of-need-big-hugs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Social Media Shows Off The “Girls” For Dolly Parton #4Dolly]]></title><description><![CDATA[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&rsquo;t dial down that fact, and fans online are showing off their d&eacute;colletage 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&rsquo;s own words, she styled herself after the &ldquo;town tramp&rdq]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/social-media-shows-off-the-girls-for-dolly-parton-4dolly/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 00:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/social-media-shows-off-the-girls-for-dolly-parton-4dolly/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Game Calls Cap On Dissing Kendrick Lamar]]></title><description><![CDATA[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&rsquo;s quality and more to do with one particular bar. Fans and online detectives believe The Game ma]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/the-game-calls-cap-on-dissing-kendrick-lamar/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 22:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/the-game-calls-cap-on-dissing-kendrick-lamar/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hit-Boy Tells Elliott Wilson &amp; DJ Vlad He&rsquo;ll Never Work With Nas Again]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hit-Boy and Nas shocked the Hip-Hop world six years ago with the release of King&rsquo;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&rsquo;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&rsquo;s musi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/hit-boy-tells-elliott-wilson-amp-dj-vlad-hersquoll-never-work-with-nas-again/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 22:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/hit-boy-tells-elliott-wilson-amp-dj-vlad-hersquoll-never-work-with-nas-again/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dame Dash Shares Last Texts With Aaliyah Before Her Death]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Kevin Kane / GettyOn Tuesday (Aug. 25), thousands of fans marked the 25th anniversary of the tragic death of &ldquo;the Princess of R&amp;B,&rdquo; 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.&ldquo;She texted me saying, &lsquo;I don&rsquo;t like the plane.&rsquo; I told her, &lsquo;Don&rsquo;t get on it,&rsquo;&rdquo; Dame Dash said in the interview with US Weekly, which cov]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/dame-dash-shares-last-texts-with-aaliyah-before-her-death/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 21:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/dame-dash-shares-last-texts-with-aaliyah-before-her-death/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Beyonc&eacute; &amp; Eminem Share Tributes To Dolly Parton]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dolly Parton passed away on Tuesday (August 25), with fans the world over celebrating her life, generosity, and accomplishments. Joining in the tributes for Dolly Parton were fellow entertainers such as Beyonc&eacute; and Eminem.Dolly Parton was reportedly battling an illness related to kidney and automimmune issues, along with contending with cancer symptoms. The news of Parton&rsquo;s passing spread through several news outlets and on social media where tributes were both moving, and perhaps r]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/beyonceacute-amp-eminem-share-tributes-to-dolly-parton/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 21:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/beyonceacute-amp-eminem-share-tributes-to-dolly-parton/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wyclef Jean on Fame, Faith and a Room Full of That White, AllHipHop Exclusive Interview]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wyclef Jean on Fame, Faith and a Room Full of That White, AllHipHop Exclusive Interview]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/wyclef-jean-on-fame-faith-and-a-room-full-of-that-white-allhiphop-exclusive-interview/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 20:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/wyclef-jean-on-fame-faith-and-a-room-full-of-that-white-allhiphop-exclusive-interview/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tupac Murder Trial – Day 8 (Live Updates)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Today is day eight of the trial of Duane &lsquo;Keffe D&rsquo; Davis, accused of orchestrating the murder of rapper Tupac Shakur in Las Vegas in 1996.<br />
The trial is expected to continue at 1 p.m. on Wednesday after it was pushed back from a 9 a.m. start. It&rsquo;s unclear who exactly will testify or what the order of witnesses will be.<br />
On Tuesday, the trial continued with a witness who did not want to be in court, but he did reveal the words he said Tupac Shakur told him moments after he was sho]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/tupac-murder-trial-day-8-live-updates/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 20:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/tupac-murder-trial-day-8-live-updates/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Famous Dex Arrested In Las Vegas On Domestic Battery Charges]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: @JustInMyView / R1 DigitalFamous Dex has been arrested in Las Vegas on domestic battery charges.The Chicago rapper was reportedly taken into custody on Sunday, Aug. 23, following a dispute involving an unidentified person. According to TMZ, details surrounding the incident and what led to the arrest have not been made public.The arrest comes years after Dex faced similar legal trouble involving domestic violence allegations.In 2021, Dex was arrested and faced 19 charges stemming from thr]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/famous-dex-arrested-in-las-vegas-on-domestic-battery-charges/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 20:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/famous-dex-arrested-in-las-vegas-on-domestic-battery-charges/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chance the Rapper Receives SoundExchange Hall of Fame Award.]]></title><description><![CDATA[SoundExchange today announced that Chance the Rapper has earned a SoundExchange Hall of Fame Award. The recognition honors the Chicago-native&rsquo;s years of innovative, gospel-influenced rap music and his position as one of the most-streamed artists in SoundExchange&rsquo;s more than 20-year history of administering digital performance royalties.<br />
&ldquo;Chance the Rapper is a trailblazing independent artist with a soulful sound that permeates everything he creates,&rdquo; said SoundExchange Pr]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/chance-the-rapper-receives-soundexchange-hall-of-fame-award/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 18:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/chance-the-rapper-receives-soundexchange-hall-of-fame-award/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Snoop Dogg Headed to ‘Hitman: World Of Assassination’]]></title><description><![CDATA[IO Interactive, the independent video game developer and publisher behind, among others, the internationally acclaimed HITMAN franchise and the recently released 007 First Light, has just announced Snoop Dogg is being added to Hitman: World Of Assassination game as part of the new The Herbalist mission. These missions can only be attempted one time, and if the player fails to assassinate the target, they&rsquo;ll lose access to the mission.<br />
Snoop will appear in The Herbalist as Dr Crysu Cane, th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/snoop-dogg-headed-to-hitman-world-of-assassination/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 18:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/snoop-dogg-headed-to-hitman-world-of-assassination/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sony Music Group, Universal Music Group, Warner Music Group &amp; More Back Stability AI in Latest Funding Round.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Stability AI, the leader in purpose-built AI products for professional creatives across music, gaming, and entertainment, today announced a Series B fundraise of $76M in new capital. The news brings total funding to $232M, inclusive of two equity rounds and convertible notes, under CEO Prem Akkaraju since his appointment in June 2024. The capital will fuel the development of its product suite for creative production, deepen its applied research discipline, and expand its professional services ar]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/sony-music-group-universal-music-group-warner-music-group-amp-more-back-stability-ai-in-latest-funding-round/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 18:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/sony-music-group-universal-music-group-warner-music-group-amp-more-back-stability-ai-in-latest-funding-round/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Avengers Endgame: Encore’ Returning To Theaters]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Marvel / DisneyWe&rsquo;re just a few months away from finally witnessing Doctor Doom make his long-awaited debut in the Marvel Cinematic Universe and demonstrate why he&rsquo;s been regarded as the most dangerous supervillain in Marvel Comics for decades.While no hype is needed for Doctor Doom&rsquo;s much anticipated introduction, Marvel will indeed be banking off the excitement and this coming September will be re-releasing Avengers: Endgame but with a special twist.<br />
On Tuesday (Aug.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/avengers-endgame-encore-returning-to-theaters/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 17:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/avengers-endgame-encore-returning-to-theaters/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Apollo Brown and Skyzoo – ‘No Discounts’]]></title><description><![CDATA[&nbsp;<br />
Drum Machine: Apollo BrownDrum Programming: Apollo BrownExecutive Producer: Miles TaylorExecutive Producer: Skyler TaylorExecutive Producer: Erik Vincent StephensThe post Apollo Brown and Skyzoo &ndash; &lsquo;No Discounts&rsquo; first appeared on Rap Industry: New Hip Hop, Rap Videos, Music, News, &amp; more..]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/apollo-brown-and-skyzoo-no-discounts/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 17:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/apollo-brown-and-skyzoo-no-discounts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Machine Gun Kelly Shows Up For Lil Durk Amid Murder-For-Hire Trial]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Arturo Holmes / GettyMachine Gun Kelly is standing 10 toes down for his close friend Lil Durk.As the murder-for-hire trial begins, several of the Chicago rapper&rsquo;s high-profile affiliates have shown up to the courthouse in support. G Herbo, Dreezy, India Royal and others have made appearances during the early days of the trial.MGK was also in attendance on Day 1, making it clear that he was there to support his longtime friend.TMZ reported that the Cleveland artist was at Smurk&rsqu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/machine-gun-kelly-shows-up-for-lil-durk-amid-murder-for-hire-trial/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 15:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/machine-gun-kelly-shows-up-for-lil-durk-amid-murder-for-hire-trial/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Foot Locker &amp; The Marathon Brand Keep Nipsey Hussle&rsquo;s Memory Alive With New &lsquo;The Crenshaw Rec&rsquo; Center]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Bernard Smalls / @PhotosByBeanzIt&rsquo;s been seven years since the Hip-Hop world lost one of its brightest stars in Nipsey Hussle, and though he&rsquo;s no longer here with us in the physical, the man&rsquo;s legacy continues to live on, and Foot Locker is doing its part to ensure that remains the case.According to&nbsp;VIBE, Foot Locker will be partnering with Nipsey&rsquo;s The Marathon Brand to bring a new community-based retail space to Southern Los Angeles, The Crenshaw Rec. Hopin]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/foot-locker-amp-the-marathon-brand-keep-nipsey-husslersquos-memory-alive-with-new-lsquothe-crenshaw-recrsquo-center/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 15:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/foot-locker-amp-the-marathon-brand-keep-nipsey-husslersquos-memory-alive-with-new-lsquothe-crenshaw-recrsquo-center/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wendy Williams’ Daytime TV Reign To Be Examined In New Peacock Docuseries, But She Says It’s Unauthorized]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Johnny Nunez / GettyWendy Williams&rsquo; legendary run in daytime television is getting another documentary treatment. This time, Peacock is taking viewers behind the scenes of the talk show that made her one of television&rsquo;s most recognizable personalities.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/wendy-williams-daytime-tv-reign-to-be-examined-in-new-peacock-docuseries-but-she-says-its-unauthorized/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 15:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/wendy-williams-daytime-tv-reign-to-be-examined-in-new-peacock-docuseries-but-she-says-its-unauthorized/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zül-Qarnain Says India Royale Remained “Composed” During Lil Durk Trial]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Jeff Kravitz / GettyMuslim activist Z&uuml;l-Qarnain appeared during the first two days of Lil Durk&rsquo;s trial and spoke with Hip-Hop Wired about supporting all parties involved.At the request of Durk&rsquo;s father, Dontay &ldquo;Big Durk&rdquo; Banks, Z&uuml;l attended the trial to advocate for a fair case. He has relationships with both sides and wanted to make the proceedings were reported without bias.Z&uuml;l also spoke about his previous efforts to help bring peace between Lil]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/zl-qarnain-says-india-royale-remained-composed-during-lil-durk-trial/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 01:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/zl-qarnain-says-india-royale-remained-composed-during-lil-durk-trial/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gunna Named Under Armour Global Ambassador And P-Star Creative Director]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Venla Shalin / GettyGunna has been named Under Armour&rsquo;s official global ambassador and P-Star creative director, adding another major fashion move to his r&eacute;sum&eacute;.The Atlanta star has been rocking UA for some time, making the partnership a natural fit. As Wunna continues his health journey by staying active and paying closer attention to his diet, the collaboration aligns with his lifestyle and evolving brand.&nbsp;The partnership includes a signature Under Armour shoe]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/gunna-named-under-armour-global-ambassador-and-p-star-creative-director/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 22:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/gunna-named-under-armour-global-ambassador-and-p-star-creative-director/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Michigan Senate Candidate Abdul El-Sayed Spars With Jesse Watters On Fox News]]></title><description><![CDATA[Abdul El-Sayed, an epidemiologist, is currently running for a U.S. Senate seat in Michigan as a Democrat. Abdul El-Sayed was a guest on Fox News Monday (August 24), and was embroiled in an intense clash with host Jesse Watters.Abdul El-Sayed, known for his progressive political stances, was a guest on Jesse Watters Primetime. Watters appeared to have an aim to paint El-Sayed into a corner, especially over concerns of comments he made regarding Sharia law in an attempt to pin the Democratic Party]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/michigan-senate-candidate-abdul-el-sayed-spars-with-jesse-watters-on-fox-news/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 22:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/michigan-senate-candidate-abdul-el-sayed-spars-with-jesse-watters-on-fox-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Marathon Continues: Nipsey Hussle’s Burger Brand Heads To Las Vegas]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: MediaNews Group/Orange County Register via Getty Images / GettyNipsey Hussle&rsquo;s Marathon continues to grow, expanding into new avenues and new cities.The West Coast legend&rsquo;s family is keeping his legacy alive by expanding the Marathon Burger franchise into Las Vegas. The new location will mark the family-run business&rsquo; first burger restaurant with a drive-thru.Nip&rsquo;s brother, Blacc Sam, shared the news, explaining why Sin City has always held a special place in the M]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/the-marathon-continues-nipsey-hussles-burger-brand-heads-to-las-vegas/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 20:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/the-marathon-continues-nipsey-hussles-burger-brand-heads-to-las-vegas/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kevin Gates &amp; His Twin Share A Laugh &amp; A Haircut]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kevin Gates &amp; His Twin Share A Laugh &amp; A Haircut]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/kevin-gates-amp-his-twin-share-a-laugh-amp-a-haircut/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 19:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/kevin-gates-amp-his-twin-share-a-laugh-amp-a-haircut/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Soca King Machel Montano Honored With Exhibit In Brooklyn]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Santiago Felipe / GettyThe dynamic soca artist Machel Montano is being honored with an exhibit on his life and career at the Central Branch of the Brooklyn Public Library. The exhibit will be at the library from Aug. 22 to Sept. 12.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/soca-king-machel-montano-honored-with-exhibit-in-brooklyn/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 19:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/soca-king-machel-montano-honored-with-exhibit-in-brooklyn/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[President Donald Trump Pokes At Canada With Lake America Jab]]></title><description><![CDATA[President Donald Trump has reignited tensions with Canada after imposing stiff tariffs as trade talks between the United and the North American country fizzled. In a new social media post, Trump jabbed the Canadian government by sharing an image of Lake Ontario renamed as Lake America.Amid the unresolved blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, economic downturn in the United States and dropping polling numbers, President Trump is using his Truth Social social media platform to engage in a war of words]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/president-donald-trump-pokes-at-canada-with-lake-america-jab/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 19:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/president-donald-trump-pokes-at-canada-with-lake-america-jab/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Person Dressed Up As Spider-Man Issues Jan. 6 Rioter Jake Lang A Well-Deserved Fade]]></title><description><![CDATA[Getty Images / Jake Lang / Bernard Smalls / Spider-ManWith great power comes great responsibility. One person dressed up as Spider-Man understands that and used that power to issue a well-deserved fade to the Jan. 6 rioter, Jake Lang.<br />
Superman had his punching Nazi moment, and now Spider-Man has a decking a far-right lunatic moment.<br />
If you haven&rsquo;t seen it already, there&rsquo;s video footage of a person in a Spidey costume jumping onto a pile of people during a rally over the weekend and s]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/person-dressed-up-as-spider-man-issues-jan-6-rioter-jake-lang-a-well-deserved-fade/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 19:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/person-dressed-up-as-spider-man-issues-jan-6-rioter-jake-lang-a-well-deserved-fade/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tupac Murder Trial – Day 7 (Live Updates)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Today is day seven of the trial of Duane &lsquo;Keffe D&rsquo; Davis, accused of orchestrating the murder of rapper Tupac Shakur in Las Vegas in 1996.<br />
On Monday, the trial began with a heated exchange between defense attorney Michael Sanft and Michael Dorsey, a documentarian who has worked as a consultant on Death Row Chronicles, while he was called to the witness stand.<br />
Duane &ldquo;Keffe D&rdquo; Davis did paid interviews for the project. Dorsey said he took the information to Las Vegas Metro]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/tupac-murder-trial-day-7-live-updates/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 18:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/tupac-murder-trial-day-7-live-updates/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Busta Rhymes &amp; J Dilla &ndash; &ldquo;DILLAGENCE II&rdquo; album + New Video With D&rsquo;Angelo.]]></title><description><![CDATA[&nbsp;The new album features D&rsquo;Angelo, Anderson .Paak, Talib Kweli, T3 of Slum Village and more.The post Busta Rhymes &amp; J Dilla &ndash; &ldquo;DILLAGENCE II&rdquo; album + New Video With D&rsquo;Angelo. first appeared on Rap Industry: New Hip Hop, Rap Videos, Music, News, &amp; more..]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/busta-rhymes-amp-j-dilla-ndash-ldquodillagence-iirdquo-album-new-video-with-drsquoangelo/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/busta-rhymes-amp-j-dilla-ndash-ldquodillagence-iirdquo-album-new-video-with-drsquoangelo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Target Apologizes &amp; Pulls &ldquo;Offensive&rdquo; Halloween Costume After Social Media Backlash]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Justin Sullivan / GettyIt may only be August, but Target is responsible for this year&rsquo;s first offensive Halloween costume controversy.Under the kids section was a costume dubbed the &ldquo;Glows under Blacklight Circus Clown Halloween Costume Bodysuit&rdquo; from Hyde and EEK! Boutique.The imagery for the costume featured a young Black kid in an orange-and-black striped outfit, with a mask over the bottom half of his face that had big red lips on it, as well as a mini hat angled to]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/target-apologizes-amp-pulls-ldquooffensiverdquo-halloween-costume-after-social-media-backlash/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 17:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/target-apologizes-amp-pulls-ldquooffensiverdquo-halloween-costume-after-social-media-backlash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Famed Sneaker Boutique Wish ATL To Close Its Doors After 22 Years]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Prince Williams / GettyAfter more than two decades of serving their community with freshness and flavor, Alanta&rsquo;s famous sneaker boutique, Wish ATL will be shuttering it&rsquo;s doors as the sneaker game continues to nosedive something serious in 2026.According to Women&rsquo;s Wear Daily, 2026 will mark the end of Wish ATL&lsquo;s 22-year run as thee sneaker spot in The A as hype and overall interest in sneaker collecting just isn&rsquo;t what it used to be in years past. With peo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/famed-sneaker-boutique-wish-atl-to-close-its-doors-after-22-years-2/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 17:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/famed-sneaker-boutique-wish-atl-to-close-its-doors-after-22-years-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Famed Sneaker Boutique Wish ATL To Close It’s Doors After 22 Years]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Prince Williams / GettyAfter more than two decades of serving their community with freshness and flavor, Alanta&rsquo;s famous sneaker boutique, Wish ATL will be shuttering it&rsquo;s doors as the sneaker game continues to nosedive something serious in 2026.According to Women&rsquo;s Wear Daily, 2026 will mark the end of Wish ATL&lsquo;s 22-year run as thee sneaker spot in The A as hype and overall interest in sneaker collecting just isn&rsquo;t what it used to be in years past. With peo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/famed-sneaker-boutique-wish-atl-to-close-its-doors-after-22-years/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 17:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/famed-sneaker-boutique-wish-atl-to-close-its-doors-after-22-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Omarion – ‘Work Of Art’]]></title><description><![CDATA[&nbsp;<br />
Video By: ShotByStarksModel: Myori GrangerThe post Omarion &ndash; &lsquo;Work Of Art&rsquo; first appeared on Rap Industry: New Hip Hop, Rap Videos, Music, News, &amp; more..]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/omarion-work-of-art/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 17:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/omarion-work-of-art/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lil Durk’s Trial Gets Underway With Prosecutors Presenting Key Evidence]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Rapper Lil Durk Mugshot / Broward County Clerk of the CourtsLil Durk&rsquo;s trial has officially begun, and Day 1 got straight to business.Prosecutors presented a significant amount of evidence they say connects the Chicago rapper to the 2022 shooting that allegedly targeted Quando Rondo and ultimately resulted in the death of his cousin, Lul Pab.Smurk&rsquo;s close circle was also in the courtroom to support him, including his girlfriend, India Royale, his father, Dontay &ldquo;Big Dur]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/lil-durks-trial-gets-underway-with-prosecutors-presenting-key-evidence/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 16:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/lil-durks-trial-gets-underway-with-prosecutors-presenting-key-evidence/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Skill Issue?: Dr. Dre Says Only People Who Fear AI “Have Trouble Creating”]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alberto E. RodriguezDr. Dre is not losing any sleep over artificial intelligence taking over the music industry. In fact, the legendary producer thinks the people most afraid of the technology might have a creativity problem.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/skill-issue-dr-dre-says-only-people-who-fear-ai-have-trouble-creating/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 02:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/skill-issue-dr-dre-says-only-people-who-fear-ai-have-trouble-creating/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sean Grayson, Cop Who Shot &amp; Killed Sonya Massey, Dies In Prison]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sean Grayson, a former Illinois deputy convicted of killing Sonya Massey, died in prison from cancer complications. Just six months into his 20-year prison sentence, Sean Grayson&rsquo;s cancer spread to other areas of his body, with his death reported on August 23.The Associated Press reports that Sean Grayson, 32, was being held at an undisclosed location outside of Illiniois after he was convicted in January of this year of second-degree murder in the death of Sonya Massey, 36, inside her Woo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/sean-grayson-cop-who-shot-amp-killed-sonya-massey-dies-in-prison/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 00:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/sean-grayson-cop-who-shot-amp-killed-sonya-massey-dies-in-prison/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Latest ‘GTA 6’ Leak Features Plenty of Nudity]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rockstar Games / GTA 6<br />
Cyberleek&rsquo;s mission to make Rockstar Games suffer, while ruining GTA 6 for us gamers, continues with his drip of leaked game footage.<br />
Sunday we took a trip to the strip club, and saw the game&rsquo;s impressive &ldquo;jiggle mechanics.&rdquo; Now, for this latest round of leaks, a new video shows Jason, one of the game&rsquo;s protagonists, hanging out at a &ldquo;nudist town&rdquo; at night.<br />
Now, a lot of folks were wondering if there was going to be plenty of skin]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/latest-gta-6-leak-features-plenty-of-nudity/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 23:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/latest-gta-6-leak-features-plenty-of-nudity/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Washington Post Ordered to Rehire Columnist Karen Attiah]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: ISABEL INFANTES / GettyKaren Attiah, a longtime columnist for The Washington Post and the lone Black staffer for the publication&rsquo;s opinion desk, was fired after social media posts regarding Charlie Kirk. A private arbitrator examined the matter and found that the Post had no grounds to fire Karen Attiah and has been ordered to reinstate not only her former position but lost back pay and benefits.As reported by the Associated Press, an arbitrator determined that Karen Attiah&rsquo;s]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/washington-post-ordered-to-rehire-columnist-karen-attiah/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 23:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/washington-post-ordered-to-rehire-columnist-karen-attiah/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[White Mediocrity: Donald Trump Considering To Promote His Binky, Natalie Harp, To Press Secretary]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tasos Katopodis / Natalie Harp / Donald TrumpDonald Trump&rsquo;s administration continues to put on a masterclass in white mediocrity. The latest example on talentless Natalie Harp rising through the ranks.<br />
Natalie Harp&rsquo;s name has been in the headlines a lot lately after Georgia Senator Jon Ossoff brilliantly mentioned the woman who is known as Trump&rsquo;s &ldquo;human binky&rdquo; and the &ldquo;human printer&rdquo; during a speech, and then The Daily Beast shared the unhinged letters]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/white-mediocrity-donald-trump-considering-to-promote-his-binky-natalie-harp-to-press-secretary/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 22:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/white-mediocrity-donald-trump-considering-to-promote-his-binky-natalie-harp-to-press-secretary/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[50 Cent Doubles Down On Hip-Hop Youth Culture Angle]]></title><description><![CDATA[Curtis &ldquo;50 Cent&rdquo; Jackson found fame as a mixtape rapper en route to becoming one of the most successful artists in Hip-Hop history. Depsite his overwhelming success and talent, 50 Cent once more doubles down on stating that Hip-Hop is youth culture and that he has no intentions of releasing a new project due to his age.50 Cent was a guest on a special episode of Ebro and Nadeska Alexis&rsquo; Rap Life Review show, recapping the VERZUZ contest between R&amp;B titans Joe and Donnell Jo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/50-cent-doubles-down-on-hip-hop-youth-culture-angle/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 22:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/50-cent-doubles-down-on-hip-hop-youth-culture-angle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BigXthaPlug Faces DWI, Marijuana &amp; Gun Charges After Texas Arrest]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Courtesy of Billboard / Courtesy of BillboardBigXthaPlug has been arrested for the third time in less than a year, following an arrest in Texas this past Friday.The Dallas rapper is facing charges of driving while intoxicated, marijuana possession and unlawful possession. According to CBS News Texas, officer Sam Rippamonti confirmed the arrest, but said authorities were unable to provide additional details.&ldquo;At this time, we can confirm that an arrest has been made. However, we are]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/bigxthaplug-faces-dwi-marijuana-amp-gun-charges-after-texas-arrest/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 22:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/bigxthaplug-faces-dwi-marijuana-amp-gun-charges-after-texas-arrest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Don Toliver Brings Justin Timberlake On Stage During Miami Show]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Paras Griffin / GettyDon Toliver set the bar high during his Miami stop on the OCTANE World Tour.The Houston star has been setting the bar high throughout the tour, but his Miami show came with a special surprise. One of the concertgoers happened to be one of the biggest R&amp;B stars of the 2000s.Justin Timberlake was posted up in VIP before unexpectedly joining Toliver on stage. The two artists shared a special full-circle moment, as Toliver sampled Timberlake&rsquo;s &ldquo;Rock Your]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/don-toliver-brings-justin-timberlake-on-stage-during-miami-show/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 21:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/don-toliver-brings-justin-timberlake-on-stage-during-miami-show/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Missing Epstein Files Found On Popular File-Sharing Site]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: ALEX WROBLEWSKI / GettyAccording to reports, a cache of files that were believed to be missing from FBI files related to Jeffrey Epstein were found on a well-known file-sharing website. Those files are reported to contain allegations that President Donald Trump sexually abused a victim aged 13 to 15 years old.The situation dates back to February, when the Department of Justice was accused of withholding a number of files related to the disgraced financier. That packet consisted of 37 pag]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/missing-epstein-files-found-on-popular-file-sharing-site/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 21:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/missing-epstein-files-found-on-popular-file-sharing-site/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rick Ross Refuses To Let 50 Cent’s “Too Old For Rap” Talk Slide, Fires Back With Mom Jokes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source:<br />
Rick Ross and 50 Cent are back at it, and this time Rozay is not holding anything back &mdash; not even 50&rsquo;s mother. The two have been trading shots for years, but this latest round shows the beef is nowhere near cooling off.According to Hot New Hip Hop, Ross took to his Instagram Story to respond after 50 Cent made comments suggesting he was done dropping albums. Ross said he understood 50&rsquo;s decision, but pointed to rappers like Bun B as proof that age should never determine]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/rick-ross-refuses-to-let-50-cents-too-old-for-rap-talk-slide-fires-back-with-mom-jokes/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 21:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/rick-ross-refuses-to-let-50-cents-too-old-for-rap-talk-slide-fires-back-with-mom-jokes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mark Ruffalo Hulks Out On Paramount After After Calling His Merger Comments “Antisemetic”]]></title><description><![CDATA[Getty Images / Mark Ruffalo / Paramount<br />
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 &ldquo;antisemitic,&rdquo; afrer he said David and Larry Ellison were &ldquo;powering some of the most destructive and inhuman forces in the world.&rdquo;&ldquo;The accusat]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/mark-ruffalo-hulks-out-on-paramount-after-after-calling-his-merger-comments-antisemetic/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 20:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/mark-ruffalo-hulks-out-on-paramount-after-after-calling-his-merger-comments-antisemetic/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Negros De La Raza: No Translation Necessary (Interview)]]></title><description><![CDATA[By: Todd &ldquo;DG&rdquo; DavisRapindustry.com<br />
Photo Credit: Memo Ortega<br />
___<br />
Before hip-hop became a global commodity, it was a local conversation.<br />
It traveled through neighborhoods long before it traveled through fiber-optic cables. It lived in swap meets, corner liquor stores, backyard barbecues, lowrider cruises, and family gatherings where James Brown, Vicente Fern&aacute;ndez, Parliament, War, Curtis Mayfield, and Cypress Hill all belonged in the same afternoon. Nobody called it multicultur]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/negros-de-la-raza-no-translation-necessary-interview/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 20:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/negros-de-la-raza-no-translation-necessary-interview/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Drake Spotted “Fanning Out” At An Ella Langley Concert]]></title><description><![CDATA[Getty Images / Drake / Ella LangleyIs Drake about to co-opt country music? Is he trying to bag Ella Langley, or was he just a fan at Langley&rsquo;s concert? Those are the many scenarios playing out right now on the internet.<br />
Drizzy was spotted fanning out at a Ella Langley concert in North Little Rock, Arkansas over the weekend.<br />
Videos of the Canadian musician singing and dancing to Langley&rsquo;s &ldquo;Choosin&rsquo; Texas&rdquo; on the concert venue&rsquo;s jumbotron immediately went viral]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/drake-spotted-fanning-out-at-an-ella-langley-concert/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 18:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/drake-spotted-fanning-out-at-an-ella-langley-concert/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tupac Murder Trial – Day 6 (Live Updates)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Today is day six of the trial of Duane &lsquo;Keffe D&rsquo; Davis, accused of orchestrating the murder of rapper Tupac Shakur in Las Vegas in 1996.<br />
On Friday, Davis told the judge he had concerns while on trial, adding he believed police and prosecutors were putting his family in danger by releasing the details of his home address and other family members&rsquo; addresses. He also told the judge his home was vandalized and broken into, as well as his wife&rsquo;s car.<br />
Davis&rsquo;s son was seen]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/tupac-murder-trial-day-6-live-updates/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 18:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/tupac-murder-trial-day-6-live-updates/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dallas Murder-For-Hire Trial Begins in Shooting of Rapper MO3.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jury selection began on Monday for the high-profile Dallas murder case involving a deadly feud between rival rappers.<br />
MO3 was shot to death on Interstate 35 back in 2020. Prosecutors allege the shooting was part of a murder-for-hire plot organized by Yella Beezy.<br />
MO3, whose real name was Melvin Noble, was gunned down in the middle of the busy interstate. The deadly shooting shocked the local hip-hop community.<br />
But prosecutors allege it wasn&rsquo;t random. They believe Noble was targeted as part]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/dallas-murder-for-hire-trial-begins-in-shooting-of-rapper-mo3/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 18:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/dallas-murder-for-hire-trial-begins-in-shooting-of-rapper-mo3/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rapsody&rsquo;s God Gotta Afro &amp; Gold Hoops Examines Being Black As A Celebratory Act]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rapsody has covered significant ground in the last two decades, emerging first as a talented upstart to garnering well-deserved attention from the industry overall. Rapsody&rsquo;s latest body of work, God Gotta Afro &amp; Gold Hoops, is not only a culmination of her years of focused evolution, but also a vivid reminder that being Black is and should be seen as a celebratory act.Rapsody, affectionately called Rap by both her peers and fans alike, won her first Grammy Award last year for Best Mel]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/rapsodyrsquos-god-gotta-afro-amp-gold-hoops-examines-being-black-as-a-celebratory-act/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 17:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/rapsodyrsquos-god-gotta-afro-amp-gold-hoops-examines-being-black-as-a-celebratory-act/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Neighborhood Kids – ‘Livegood’ ft Rocky G]]></title><description><![CDATA[&nbsp;<br />
Shot and Edited: Big K Film LabelDirected by: The Neighborhood Kids &amp; Big K Film Label<br />
&nbsp;The post The Neighborhood Kids &ndash; &lsquo;Livegood&rsquo; ft Rocky G first appeared on Rap Industry: New Hip Hop, Rap Videos, Music, News, &amp; more..]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/the-neighborhood-kids-livegood-ft-rocky-g/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 17:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/the-neighborhood-kids-livegood-ft-rocky-g/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Smif-N-Wessun &amp; M.O.P &ndash; &lsquo;MEDINA&rsquo; (SNDTRAK REMIX)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Duck Down Music &middot; Smif-N-Wessun &amp; M.O.P. &ldquo;Medina&rdquo; SNDTRAK Remix<br />
The post Smif-N-Wessun &amp; M.O.P &ndash; &lsquo;MEDINA&rsquo; (SNDTRAK REMIX) first appeared on Rap Industry: New Hip Hop, Rap Videos, Music, News, &amp; more..]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/smif-n-wessun-amp-mop-ndash-lsquomedinarsquo-sndtrak-remix/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 17:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/smif-n-wessun-amp-mop-ndash-lsquomedinarsquo-sndtrak-remix/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A-F-R-O – ‘Play on Wordz’ ft. Bishop Lamont, Wordsworth, Terror Van Poo]]></title><description><![CDATA[&nbsp;<br />
Produced, mixed, mastered, edited by A-F-R-O<br />
&nbsp;The post A-F-R-O &ndash; &lsquo;Play on Wordz&rsquo; ft. Bishop Lamont, Wordsworth, Terror Van Poo first appeared on Rap Industry: New Hip Hop, Rap Videos, Music, News, &amp; more..]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/a-f-r-o-play-on-wordz-ft-bishop-lamont-wordsworth-terror-van-poo/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 17:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/a-f-r-o-play-on-wordz-ft-bishop-lamont-wordsworth-terror-van-poo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GELO – C’MON]]></title><description><![CDATA[The post GELO &ndash; C&rsquo;MON first appeared on Rap Industry: New Hip Hop, Rap Videos, Music, News, &amp; more..]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/gelo-cmon/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 17:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/gelo-cmon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump Reunites With Michael Cohen, Critics See Pardon Jig]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: MARK PETERSON / GettyIn a surprising twist, former lawyer Michael Cohen&rsquo;s next podcast guest was someone who he once worked for and publicly feuded with &ndash; President Donald Trump.According to reports, Trump sat down for an interview with Cohen for his When You Know, You Know podcast on Thursday (Aug. 20). The interview was first confirmed by a White House official and then Cohen himself confirmed that it would air on Thursday, with additional excerpts to be broadcast on his sh]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/trump-reunites-with-michael-cohen-critics-see-pardon-jig/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 16:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/trump-reunites-with-michael-cohen-critics-see-pardon-jig/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Quality Control’s Pierre “P” Thomas’ Mother Speaks Out Following Heart Attack]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Johnny Nunez / GettyQuality Control&rsquo;s co-founder Pierre &ldquo;P&rdquo; Thomas&rsquo; suffered a heart attack last week, and now his mother is speaking out about his condition.Several false reports began circulating about P&rsquo;s current health status. Following the initial reports, Quality Control released a statement confirming that P is alive and asked the public to respect his family&rsquo;s privacy during this difficult time.&ldquo;We want to clarify that Pierre &ldquo;P&rdq]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/quality-controls-pierre-p-thomas-mother-speaks-out-following-heart-attack/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 16:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/quality-controls-pierre-p-thomas-mother-speaks-out-following-heart-attack/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yahya Abdul-Mateen Calls Out Marvel Over ‘Wonder Man,’ ‘Blade’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Marvel / Walt Disney StudiosYahya Abdul-Mateen II has some questions about Marvel&rsquo;s recent decisions. He thinks the media giant&rsquo;s recent moves are all business driven.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/yahya-abdul-mateen-calls-out-marvel-over-wonder-man-blade/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 15:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/yahya-abdul-mateen-calls-out-marvel-over-wonder-man-blade/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cyberleek Takes Us Inside The  Strip Club In Latest ‘GTA 6’ Leak]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rockstar Games / GTA 6<br />
The GTA 6 leaks are still coming, and in this round, &ldquo;Cyberleek&rdquo; took folks to the strip club and showed off more gameplay from the upcoming game from Rockstar Games.<br />
Despite having a five-star wanted level, and GTA 6&rsquo;s publisher, Take-Two Interactive, ramping up efforts to figure out who Cyberleek is and stop him from leaking any more footage from the game ahead of the extended look coming to Netflix.<br />
Hilariously, Cyberleek was also charging admission to]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/cyberleek-takes-us-inside-the-strip-club-in-latest-gta-6-leak/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 06:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/cyberleek-takes-us-inside-the-strip-club-in-latest-gta-6-leak/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lil Kim Joins Forces With Thee Phantom &amp; The Illharmonic Orchestra for Upcoming One-Night Only Orchestral Performance.]]></title><description><![CDATA[GRAMMY Award-winning, multi-platinum hip-hop icon Lil&rsquo; Kim will return to the stage for Hard Core Symphony, an extraordinary one-night-only concert experience to celebrate the legacy of her groundbreaking double-platinum debut album, Hard Core. The Queen of Rap will bring the iconic album to life in a reimagined way, joined by Thee Phantom &amp; The Illharmonic Orchestra for a live orchestral performance at the legendary Kings Theatre in her hometown of Brooklyn, New York on November 19.<br />
T]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/lil-kim-joins-forces-with-thee-phantom-amp-the-illharmonic-orchestra-for-upcoming-one-night-only-orchestral-performance/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 18:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/lil-kim-joins-forces-with-thee-phantom-amp-the-illharmonic-orchestra-for-upcoming-one-night-only-orchestral-performance/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Five-Star Wanted Level: Take-Two Begins Legal Process To Bring Down ‘GTA 6’ Leaker]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rockstar Games / GTA 6GTA 6 spoiler &ldquo;Cyberleek&rdquo; currently has a five-star wanted level, and the game&rsquo;s publisher, Take-Two Interactive, is now beginning the legal process to take him down.On Thursday, Take-Two Interactive issued subpoenas in federal court to Discord and Microsoft, hoping to obtain information about Cyberleek.Under the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA), Take-Two is trying to identify Cyberleek through platforms like Discord and GitHub, while examining his]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/five-star-wanted-level-take-two-begins-legal-process-to-bring-down-gta-6-leaker/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 16:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/five-star-wanted-level-take-two-begins-legal-process-to-bring-down-gta-6-leaker/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hip-Hop Wired Presents: CRT FRSH (Certified Fresh) Playlist 8.21.26]]></title><description><![CDATA[Peace to the entire Hip-Hop Wired nation, massive and crew! We&rsquo;re back with an update to our CRT FRSH (Certified Fresh)&nbsp;playlist, our last one for August, so let&rsquo;s get into it.Disclaimer:I want to explain how I approach curating the CRT FRSH playlist. Most importantly, I don&rsquo;t segregate my Hip-Hop. Every form of music from the main cultural tree deserves a listen and a look. When I construct the playlist, I want to include all regions across the States and, when applicable]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/hip-hop-wired-presents-crt-frsh-certified-fresh-playlist-82126/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 05:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/hip-hop-wired-presents-crt-frsh-certified-fresh-playlist-82126/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Get Ronnie 2K On The Phone: Jaylen Brown “Offended” By ‘NBA 2k27’ Rating]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mitchell Leff / Jaylen BrownJaylen Brown, the newest member of the Philadelphia 76ers, had something to say about his rating in NBA 2K27; spoiler alert: he wasn&rsquo;t happy.<br />
During NBA 2K Community Day, the former Boston Celtic, now with the Sixers, Jaylen Brown, conducted a bunch of interviews throughout the day.<br />
Speaking with Bleacher Report, Brown was given a sheet of paper with a hidden player&rsquo;s ratings, and he accurately guessed it was him they were talking about.<br />
Brown, who is comi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/get-ronnie-2k-on-the-phone-jaylen-brown-offended-by-nba-2k27-rating/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 23:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/get-ronnie-2k-on-the-phone-jaylen-brown-offended-by-nba-2k27-rating/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dave Bautisa Closes Deal To Play Kratos In Prime Video’s ‘God of War’ Series]]></title><description><![CDATA[Getty Images / Dave Bautista / God of WarIt looks like Dave Bautista will replace Ryan Hurst (Sons of Anarchy / The Walking Dead) as Kratos in Prime Video&rsquo;s upcoming God of War series.Deadline reports that Dave Bautista has closed a deal to become popular video game character, replacing Ryan Hurst who suffered a seriuous injury while on set.<br />
According to the website, Amazon&nbsp;MGM Studios and Sony Pictures Television reached out to the former professional wrestler-turned-Hollywood supers]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/dave-bautisa-closes-deal-to-play-kratos-in-prime-videos-god-of-war-series/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 23:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/dave-bautisa-closes-deal-to-play-kratos-in-prime-videos-god-of-war-series/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Biggest Takeaways From The Game’s New Album ‘The Documentary III’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: @thegame / InstagramThe Game is back with the third installment of his classic The Documentary album series.With no prior hints or rollout, the Compton MC surprised fans by releasing The Documentary III, 11 years after dropping the second installment in 2015. The album featured guest appearances from Kanye West, Drake, Snoop Dogg, and more.For the third installment, Game keeps a similar feature lineup, bringing back both Drizzy and Uncle Snoop for another appearance.He also taps several]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/biggest-takeaways-from-the-games-new-album-the-documentary-iii/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 22:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/biggest-takeaways-from-the-games-new-album-the-documentary-iii/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Quality Control’s Pierre “P” Thomas Hospitalized In ICU After Heart Attack: Report]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Johnny Nunez / GettyWe are saddened to report that music mogul Pierre &ldquo;P&rdquo; Thomas is reportedly in the ICU after suffering a heart attack, according to sources.The man behind some of the biggest names in music, including Lil Baby, Migos, City Girls, and many more, reportedly suffered the heart attack while in Las Vegas. Thomas is currently surrounded by family as doctors determine the next steps i his care.The news as the Quality Control co-founder has continued to build a maj]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/quality-controls-pierre-p-thomas-hospitalized-in-icu-after-heart-attack-report/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 19:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/quality-controls-pierre-p-thomas-hospitalized-in-icu-after-heart-attack-report/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Quality Control’s Pierre “P” Thomas Allegedly Hospitalized In ICU After Heart Attack]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Johnny Nunez / GettyWe are saddened to report that music mogul Pierre &ldquo;P&rdquo; Thomas is reportedly in the ICU after suffering a heart attack, according to sources.The man behind some of the biggest names in music, including Lil Baby, Migos, City Girls, and many more, reportedly suffered the heart attack while in Las Vegas. Thomas is currently surrounded by family as doctors determine the next steps i his care.The news as the Quality Control co-founder has continued to build a maj]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/quality-controls-pierre-p-thomas-allegedly-hospitalized-in-icu-after-heart-attack/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 19:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/quality-controls-pierre-p-thomas-allegedly-hospitalized-in-icu-after-heart-attack/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tupac Murder Trial – Day 5 (Live Updates) Blume Drop New Album ‘ii’ + “(RE)CONNECT” Film + “Tupac Murder Trial – Day 5 (Live Updates)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Denzel Curry and producer Kenneth Blume officially release their new album ii, out now via Loma Vista Recordings. Earlier this week, Denzel and Kenneth shared &ldquo;(RE)CONNECT,&rdquo; an intimate 1-on-1 conversation piece in which the pair of visionary artists discuss their respective careers, reflect on their artistic and personal evolution, delve into what makes their collaborative chemistry special, unpack their outlook on the future, and more.<br />
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The project also arrives alongsid]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/tupac-murder-trial-day-5-live-updates-blume-drop-new-album-ii-reconnect-film-tupac-murder-trial-day-5-live-updates/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 19:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/tupac-murder-trial-day-5-live-updates-blume-drop-new-album-ii-reconnect-film-tupac-murder-trial-day-5-live-updates/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Denzel Curry &amp; Kenneth Blume Drop New Album &lsquo;ii&rsquo; + &ldquo;(RE)CONNECT&rdquo; Film + &ldquo;GONE FISHING&rdquo; Video.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Denzel Curry and producer Kenneth Blume officially release their new album ii, out now via Loma Vista Recordings. Earlier this week, Denzel and Kenneth shared &ldquo;(RE)CONNECT,&rdquo; an intimate 1-on-1 conversation piece in which the pair of visionary artists discuss their respective careers, reflect on their artistic and personal evolution, delve into what makes their collaborative chemistry special, unpack their outlook on the future, and more.<br />
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The project also arrives alongsid]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/denzel-curry-amp-kenneth-blume-drop-new-album-lsquoiirsquo-ldquoreconnectrdquo-film-ldquogone-fishingrdquo-video/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 19:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/denzel-curry-amp-kenneth-blume-drop-new-album-lsquoiirsquo-ldquoreconnectrdquo-film-ldquogone-fishingrdquo-video/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Natalie Harp’s Unhinged Letters To Donald Trump Reveal Weird Obsession With The Orange Menace]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Washington Post / Donald Trump / Natalie Harp<br />
Donald Trump loves to boast about the love letters he received from North Korea dictator Kim Jong Un, but he should be talking about the letters from his human binky, Natalie Harp.<br />
Social media was already suspicious about Natalie Harp, the young white woman who is always seen flanking Trump lately, and has already garnered plenty of nicknames like the &ldquo;human binky&rdquo;and the &ldquo;human printer&rdquo; because she allegedly travels ever]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/natalie-harps-unhinged-letters-to-donald-trump-reveal-weird-obsession-with-the-orange-menace/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 18:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/natalie-harps-unhinged-letters-to-donald-trump-reveal-weird-obsession-with-the-orange-menace/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tupac Murder Trial – Day 5 (Live Updates)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Today is day five of the trial of Duane &lsquo;Keffe D&rsquo; Davis, accused of orchestrating the murder of rapper Tupac Shakur in Las Vegas in 1996.<br />
On Thursday, Jurors heard audio of Duane &ldquo;Keffe D&rdquo; Davis telling LAPD detectives in 2008 that his nephew Orlando &ldquo;Baby Lane&rdquo; Anderson fired the shots that killed Tupac Shakur. In the audio, Davis could be heard telling LAPD he had conversations with Sean &ldquo;Puffy&rdquo; Combs about killing Shakur.<br />
One person called to te]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/tupac-murder-trial-day-5-live-updates/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 18:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/tupac-murder-trial-day-5-live-updates/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Game Returns With The Documentary 3]]></title><description><![CDATA[Compton rap icon The Game returns with The Documentary 3, the highly-anticipated third installment of his landmark The Documentary album series. Twenty years after The Documentary helped reignite Los Angeles in the hip-hop conversation, The Game is back with an expansive new album featuring Drake, Kanye West, Snoop Dogg, Lil Wayne, E-40, YG, Black Thought, Larry June, Drakeo The Ruler, Kalan.FrFr, PARTYNEXTDOOR, Leon Thomas, Marsha Ambrosious, Tyga, RJmrLA, Almighty Joey, Lit Papi, ArmonieJAY, L]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/the-game-returns-with-the-documentary-3/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 18:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/the-game-returns-with-the-documentary-3/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Young Chop – ‘Do it to you’ Ft. Nikko Baby]]></title><description><![CDATA[Global multiplatinum producer and artist Young Chop turns up the heat with the release of his new video for &ldquo;Do It To You&rdquo; featuring Chop Squad Records artist Nikko Baby. The R&amp;B-leaning record offers a different side of the Chicago hitmaker as he gears up for the release of his forthcoming project, 50 Million, arriving later this month.<br />
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On &ldquo;Do It To You,&rdquo; Chop trades the hard-hitting drill production he helped make synonymous with Chicago for a smoother]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/young-chop-do-it-to-you-ft-nikko-baby-2/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 18:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/young-chop-do-it-to-you-ft-nikko-baby-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Young Chop – ‘Do it to you’ Ft. Nikko Baby]]></title><description><![CDATA[Global multiplatinum producer and artist Young Chop turns up the heat with the release of his new video for &ldquo;Do It To You&rdquo; featuring Chop Squad Records artist Nikko Baby. The R&amp;B-leaning record offers a different side of the Chicago hitmaker as he gears up for the release of his forthcoming project, 50 Million, arriving later this month.<br />
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On &ldquo;Do It To You,&rdquo; Chop trades the hard-hitting drill production he helped make synonymous with Chicago for a smoother]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/young-chop-do-it-to-you-ft-nikko-baby/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 18:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/young-chop-do-it-to-you-ft-nikko-baby/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jordan Brand &amp; MoMA To Release A New Air Jordan 1 In 2027]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Nike / Jordan BrandIn just a matter of years, the Air Jordan 1 Highs went from one of Nike&rsquo;s most popular silhouettes on the market to straight bricks as hype for the sneaker tanked to the point that Jordan Brand is said to be significantly reducing the amount of Air Jordan 1s it plans on releasing in the near future.Still, Jordan Brand isn&rsquo;t giving up on its classic silhouette altogether and has collaborated with MoMA for its latest iteration of the sneaker that helped make]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/jordan-brand-amp-moma-to-release-a-new-air-jordan-1-in-2027/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 18:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/jordan-brand-amp-moma-to-release-a-new-air-jordan-1-in-2027/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Young Chop – ‘Do it to you’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ahead of the 10th anniversary of Mac Miller&rsquo;s landmark album The Divine Feminine in September, The Mac Miller Estate announces a 10th anniversary edition of the album that will be available digitally and physically on October 2nd. Upon its release in 2016, The Divine Feminine marked one of the most stark turning points in a career punctuated by creative reinvention. After doubling down on his rap prowess on 2015&rsquo;s GO:OD AM, Mac Miller stunned fans with an audacious pivot to create a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/young-chop-do-it-to-you/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 18:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/young-chop-do-it-to-you/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Mac Miller Estate Announces ‘The Divine Feminine (10th Anniversary)’ Ft Three New Songs.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ahead of the 10th anniversary of Mac Miller&rsquo;s landmark album The Divine Feminine in September, The Mac Miller Estate announces a 10th anniversary edition of the album that will be available digitally and physically on October 2nd. Upon its release in 2016, The Divine Feminine marked one of the most stark turning points in a career punctuated by creative reinvention. After doubling down on his rap prowess on 2015&rsquo;s GO:OD AM, Mac Miller stunned fans with an audacious pivot to create a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/the-mac-miller-estate-announces-the-divine-feminine-10th-anniversary-ft-three-new-songs/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 18:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/the-mac-miller-estate-announces-the-divine-feminine-10th-anniversary-ft-three-new-songs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rapsody &ndash; &lsquo;God Gotta Afro &amp; Gold Hoops&rsquo; album]]></title><description><![CDATA[&nbsp;<br />
Rapsody&rsquo;s much anticipated fifth studio album, God Gotta Afro &amp; Gold Hoops, features her powerful new single, &ldquo;God Gotta Afro,&rdquo; and further solidifies her place as one of hip hop&rsquo;s greatest storytellers.The post Rapsody &ndash; &lsquo;God Gotta Afro &amp; Gold Hoops&rsquo; album first appeared on Rap Industry: New Hip Hop, Rap Videos, Music, News, &amp; more..]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/rapsody-ndash-lsquogod-gotta-afro-amp-gold-hoopsrsquo-album/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 17:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/rapsody-ndash-lsquogod-gotta-afro-amp-gold-hoopsrsquo-album/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Skilla Baby x Nas – ‘Respect My Gangsta’]]></title><description><![CDATA[The post Skilla Baby x Nas &ndash; &lsquo;Respect My Gangsta&rsquo; first appeared on Rap Industry: New Hip Hop, Rap Videos, Music, News, &amp; more..]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/skilla-baby-x-nas-respect-my-gangsta/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 17:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/skilla-baby-x-nas-respect-my-gangsta/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lucky Daye &amp; Leon Thomas &ndash; &lsquo;Fly U Out&rsquo;]]></title><description><![CDATA[The post Lucky Daye &amp; Leon Thomas &ndash; &lsquo;Fly U Out&rsquo; first appeared on Rap Industry: New Hip Hop, Rap Videos, Music, News, &amp; more..]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/lucky-daye-amp-leon-thomas-ndash-lsquofly-u-outrsquo/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 17:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/lucky-daye-amp-leon-thomas-ndash-lsquofly-u-outrsquo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[&lsquo;L The L.A. Posse  Thomas &ndash; &lsquo;&amp; The L.A. Posse Were Already Making History (Interview)]]></title><description><![CDATA[The post Lucky Daye &amp; Leon Thomas &ndash; &lsquo;Fly U Out&rsquo; first appeared on Rap Industry: New Hip Hop, Rap Videos, Music, News, &amp; more..]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/lsquol-the-la-posse-thomas-ndash-lsquoamp-the-la-posse-were-already-making-history-interview/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 17:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/lsquol-the-la-posse-thomas-ndash-lsquoamp-the-la-posse-were-already-making-history-interview/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Derrick Parker, NYPD’s Famed “Hip-Hop Cop” Dead At 65]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Vlad TV / YoutubeDerrick Parker, the former NYPD detective who became widely known as the department&rsquo;s &ldquo;Hip-Hop Cop,&rdquo; has died. He was 65 years old.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/derrick-parker-nypds-famed-hip-hop-cop-dead-at-65/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 16:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/derrick-parker-nypds-famed-hip-hop-cop-dead-at-65/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lindsey Graham’s Sister Darline Scam Fails To Cover Up Debate Glitch]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Sean Rayford / GettyThe death of Senator Lindsey Graham has left an open seat in Congress, and his sister Darline Graham is running to fill it permanently. But a disastrous debate flub by her was followed by a television appearance that didn&rsquo;t go over well, according to those watching.Graham appeared on Fox News on Wednesday night (Aug. 19), and was being interviewed by Sean Hannity. Hannity referenced the interim senator&rsquo;s debate for the Republican primary in South Carolina]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/lindsey-grahams-sister-darline-scam-fails-to-cover-up-debate-glitch/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 16:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/lindsey-grahams-sister-darline-scam-fails-to-cover-up-debate-glitch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blueface Caught In Wild Street Fight, Nearly Knocked Out]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Variety / GettyBlueface is once again in the headlines, but this time, he appears to have taken a big L.A video appears to show the L.A. rapper caught lacking in a street fight. With the clip showing him nearly getting knocked out.<br />
Chrisean Rock was reportedly also involved, appearing to back Blueface during the altercation. The fight reportedly broke out just hours after Blueface and Nevaeh&rsquo;s baby shower.The footage quickly made its rounds online, adding another chaotic chapter to]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/blueface-caught-in-wild-street-fight-nearly-knocked-out/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 15:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/blueface-caught-in-wild-street-fight-nearly-knocked-out/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Game Records Bl00d Related Video]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Game Records Bl00d Related Video]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/the-game-records-bl00d-related-video/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 07:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/the-game-records-bl00d-related-video/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Not Beating The Allegations: Bhad Bhabie Accused of Blackfishing…Again]]></title><description><![CDATA[Prince Williams / Bhad BabieStruggle rapper Bhad Bhabie is once again being accused of Blackfishing.<br />
Culture vulture Danielle Bregoli, aka the &ldquo;Cash Me Outside&rdquo; girl, is out here looking absolutely crazy once again.<br />
For those who need a refresher on the term &ldquo;Blackfishing,&rdquo; it&rsquo;s when a melanin-deficient person uses hair, makeup, and clothing to look like a Black or racially ambiguous person, and she is once again being hit with those allegations.Social media was all]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/not-beating-the-allegations-bhad-bhabie-accused-of-blackfishingagain/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 05:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/not-beating-the-allegations-bhad-bhabie-accused-of-blackfishingagain/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rick Ross’s Boo Feeds Him &amp; They Eat Pizza]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rick Ross’s Boo Feeds Him &amp; They Eat Pizza]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/rick-rosss-boo-feeds-him-amp-they-eat-pizza/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 02:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/rick-rosss-boo-feeds-him-amp-they-eat-pizza/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Army Offers Soldiers Time Off To Play ‘GTA 6,’ But There’s A Catch]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rockstar Games / GTA 6Desperate times call for desperate measures. An Army unit is using the highly anticipated game GTA 6 to keep its recruit numbers up.<br />
Spotted on Raw Story, the Fort Stewart, Georgia Army Unit is dangling four days off from duty to indulge in Rockstar Games&rsquo; forthcoming banger GTA 6.<br />
So what&rsquo;s the catch? Well, they have to reenlist in order to take advantage of the offer.<br />
Per Raw Story:<br />
An Army unit at Fort Stewart, Georgia, is offering active-duty soldiers a four]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/army-offers-soldiers-time-off-to-play-gta-6-but-theres-a-catch/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 01:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/army-offers-soldiers-time-off-to-play-gta-6-but-theres-a-catch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Druski Stands On Business For Drake Amid Kendrick Lamar Tension]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: SEGA / Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth / DruskiDruski drew a line in the sand and continues to stand on business.Back in June 2025, a video went viral showing Druski seemingly ignoring Kendrick Lamar at an awards show, during a time when his close friend Drake and Kenny were in the heat of their highly publicized battle.&nbsp;Now, more than a year later, Druski is doubling down and making it clear that he stands on loyalty, and had The Boy&rsquo;s back.&ldquo;That&rsquo;s my brother. I do]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/druski-stands-on-business-for-drake-amid-kendrick-lamar-tension/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 22:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/druski-stands-on-business-for-drake-amid-kendrick-lamar-tension/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘NBA 2K27’ Preview:  Listening To The Community]]></title><description><![CDATA[Visual Concepts / 2K2K and Visual Concepts pulled out all the stops for this year&rsquo;s big reveal for NBA 2K27 during Community Day. Popular NBA 2K streamers and press (including HHW Gaming) were invited to the impressive Intuit Dome, the home of the Los Angeles Clippers, to see what the next installment of the popular basketball video game franchise has to offer to its loyal community; we even got some time with the game.Like other annual sports video game releases, the NBA 2K franchise is i]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/nba-2k27-preview-listening-to-the-community/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 22:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/nba-2k27-preview-listening-to-the-community/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Biggie’s Son Files Legal Challenge Over Grandmother’s Final Will]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Marc Piasecki / GettyBiggie&rsquo;s son, Christopher Wallace Jr., is challenging his late grandmother&rsquo;s will, alleging that the document was drastically changed shortly before her transition.Prior to Voleta Wallace&rsquo;s passing, a will dated 2020 reportedly outlined how her assests would be distributed among her grandchildren. The estate included her fur collection, jewerly, music awards presented to Biggie, a Mercedes-Benz SUV, property in Jamaica and various other assets.Howev]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/biggies-son-files-legal-challenge-over-grandmothers-final-will/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 20:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/biggies-son-files-legal-challenge-over-grandmothers-final-will/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Maino Says Hip-Hop Has “No Standard” Anymore: “Anybody Can Be A Rapper”]]></title><description><![CDATA[Maino Says Hip-Hop Has “No Standard” Anymore: “Anybody Can Be A Rapper”]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/maino-says-hip-hop-has-no-standard-anymore-anybody-can-be-a-rapper/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 20:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/maino-says-hip-hop-has-no-standard-anymore-anybody-can-be-a-rapper/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wu-Tang Is For The Gamers: “C.R.E.A.M.” Featured In New ‘Call Of Duty’ Trailer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Activision / Infinity WardWu-Tang Clan&rsquo;s influence has reached another generation of gamers. The group&rsquo;s classic &ldquo;C.R.E.A.M.&rdquo; is featured prominently in a new trailer for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/wu-tang-is-for-the-gamers-cream-featured-in-new-call-of-duty-trailer/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 19:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/wu-tang-is-for-the-gamers-cream-featured-in-new-call-of-duty-trailer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[&lsquo;L The L.A. Posse  Thomas &ndash; &lsquo;&amp; The L.A. Posse Were Alread]]></title><description><![CDATA[By: Todd &ldquo;DG&rdquo; DavisRapindustry.com<br />
___<br />
Long before hip-hop history was divided into eras and movements,&nbsp;Mikey D was earning his name the old-fashioned way: rhyme-for-rhyme in Queens.<br />
Born Michael Anthony Deering, the Laurelton MC came from a time when reputations were built in battles, not algorithms. His victory at the&nbsp;1988 New Music Seminar Battle for World Supremacy&nbsp;confirmed what his neighborhood already knew&mdash;Mikey could rhyme with anybody.<br />
But battling was o]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/lsquol-the-la-posse-thomas-ndash-lsquoamp-the-la-posse-were-alread/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 19:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/lsquol-the-la-posse-thomas-ndash-lsquoamp-the-la-posse-were-alread/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BEFORE IT WAS THE GOLDEN ERA: Mikey D &amp; The L.A. Posse Were Already Making History (Interview)]]></title><description><![CDATA[By: Todd &ldquo;DG&rdquo; DavisRapindustry.com<br />
___<br />
Long before hip-hop history was divided into eras and movements,&nbsp;Mikey D was earning his name the old-fashioned way: rhyme-for-rhyme in Queens.<br />
Born Michael Anthony Deering, the Laurelton MC came from a time when reputations were built in battles, not algorithms. His victory at the&nbsp;1988 New Music Seminar Battle for World Supremacy&nbsp;confirmed what his neighborhood already knew&mdash;Mikey could rhyme with anybody.<br />
But battling was o]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/before-it-was-the-golden-era-mikey-d-amp-the-la-posse-were-already-making-history-interview/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 19:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/before-it-was-the-golden-era-mikey-d-amp-the-la-posse-were-already-making-history-interview/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tupac Murder Trial – Day 4 (Live Updates)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Today is day four of the trial of Duane &lsquo;Keffe D&rsquo; Davis, accused of orchestrating the murder of rapper Tupac Shakur in Las Vegas in 1996.<br />
Prosecutors on Wednesday said that they have a five-hour video to present as evidence in the trial of Duane &ldquo;Keffe D&rdquo; Davis. Testimony is expected to resume at 1 p.m. today.<br />
On Wednesday, former FBI Special Agent Wade Lee said that in an interview, Davis denied knowing who killed Shakur. Davis told investigators that he was angry about]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/tupac-murder-trial-day-4-live-updates/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 18:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/tupac-murder-trial-day-4-live-updates/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cocaine Proud Boys: Penn State Frat Boys Cut Coke As “Indoctrination”]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Dmitry Vinogradov / GettyA investigation into two fraternities at Pennsylvania State University revealed an intricate drug trafficking operation where members and pledges were allegedly enlisted to cut and package cocaine for sale.Fourteen individuals were criminally charged by the Pennsylvania Attorney General&rsquo;s office on Monday (Aug. 17). Thirteen were members of the Delta Epsilon and Sigma Chi fraternities at Penn State during 2023 and 2024 when the trafficking took place &ndash]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/cocaine-proud-boys-penn-state-frat-boys-cut-coke-as-indoctrination/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 18:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/cocaine-proud-boys-penn-state-frat-boys-cut-coke-as-indoctrination/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nike Stocks Continue To Crater For The 5th Year In A Row]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Nike / NIkeNike might still be the most popular sneaker brand out in these streets in 2026, but that sure as heck isn&rsquo;t reflected in its stock value as the swoosh brand continues to see stock prices plummet something horrible for the fifth consecutive year in a row.According to Complex, Nike shares dropped another 4% on Aug. 17, and hit its lowest since 2014 as each share was valued at $39. This comes after Nike hit its stock peak in 2021, which was traded at $177.51 at the time. W]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/nike-stocks-continue-to-crater-for-the-5th-year-in-a-row/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 18:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/nike-stocks-continue-to-crater-for-the-5th-year-in-a-row/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Music IP Holdings Unveils Patent Portfolio &amp; Licensing for AI Music.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Music IP Holdings (MIH) today unveiled a broad patent framework for generative AI, designed to drive responsible innovation while providing additional ways to protect artists, songwriters and their music.<br />
Udio and GRAI are the first technology companies to license the MIH patents, supporting the development of licensed AI services including covers, remixes and a wide range of interactive music experiences. The licenses also provide additional protections designed to address the unauthorized redi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/music-ip-holdings-unveils-patent-portfolio-amp-licensing-for-ai-music/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 18:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/music-ip-holdings-unveils-patent-portfolio-amp-licensing-for-ai-music/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A-F-R-O – ‘Tony Hawk’ ft. K.I.D. Casper, Baller Brown, Eighty Spadez, and Felcon]]></title><description><![CDATA[The post A-F-R-O &ndash; &lsquo;Tony Hawk&rsquo; ft. K.I.D. Casper, Baller Brown, Eighty Spadez, and Felcon first appeared on Rap Industry: New Hip Hop, Rap Videos, Music, News, &amp; more..]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/a-f-r-o-tony-hawk-ft-kid-casper-baller-brown-eighty-spadez-and-felcon/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 17:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/a-f-r-o-tony-hawk-ft-kid-casper-baller-brown-eighty-spadez-and-felcon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Melania Trump’s Secret Beef With Natalie Harp Revealed]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: The Washington Post / GettyA long-time biographer of Trump has shared details that the absence of First Lady Melania Trump from the White House could be due to her secret power struggle with Natalie Harp, a young aide glued to President Donald Trump&rsquo;s side.The 35-year-old&rsquo;s prominence sharply lies in contrast to the First Lady Melania Trump&rsquo;s presence. Michael Wolff, a journalist and former friend of the president as well as his biographer, alleges that the contrast lie]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/melania-trumps-secret-beef-with-natalie-harp-revealed/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 17:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/melania-trumps-secret-beef-with-natalie-harp-revealed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jalen Brunson Makes Special Guest Appearance At Fat Joe’s Birthday Party]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: SAUL LOEB / GettyThe summer of 2026 has been one for the books for New Yorkers as not only does the city have a mayor in Mamdani that&rsquo;s actually out here doing what he can to improve the everyday lives of it&rsquo;s citizens and boasting about it on social media, but Jalen Brunson has officially been crowned the King of New York after bringing the Big Apple it&rsquo;s first NBA Championship in 53 years.That being said, you can only imagine how happy life-long Knicks fan, Fat Joe wa]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/jalen-brunson-makes-special-guest-appearance-at-fat-joes-birthday-party/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 17:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/jalen-brunson-makes-special-guest-appearance-at-fat-joes-birthday-party/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ms. Cathy Hughes: Urban One’s Visionary Leader Continues To Pave The Way In Black Media]]></title><description><![CDATA[&#10005;There&rsquo;s a celebration at the headquarters of Urban One. Ms. Cathy Hughes, Founder and Chairperson of the largest Black-owned multimedia conglomerate in the nation, was awarded the key to the city on July 15 &mdash; a long overdue recognition in Washington, D.C., where she has spoken truth to power for over 55 years and counting.&ldquo;I am always thinking in terms of what&rsquo;s next,&rdquo; she says inside Radio One offices. &ldquo;What&rsquo;s the next thing to be done? I never]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/ms-cathy-hughes-urban-ones-visionary-leader-continues-to-pave-the-way-in-black-media/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 16:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/ms-cathy-hughes-urban-ones-visionary-leader-continues-to-pave-the-way-in-black-media/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Charlamagne Tha God Has Warning For America In Connection To Trump Administration]]></title><description><![CDATA[Charlamagne Tha God, at times, uses his massive platform at The Breakfast Club to share his views about the political happenings of the day. Via Tuesday&rsquo;s broadcast (August 18), Charlamagne Tha God spoke out against a financial move that President Donald Trump made, which would allow his family to skirt regulation, prompting the host to utter a grim warning.<br />
Responding to the news that the Trump family&rsquo;s cryptocurrency business, World Liberty Financial, will operate its own bank, Cha]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/charlamagne-tha-god-has-warning-for-america-in-connection-to-trump-administration/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 00:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/charlamagne-tha-god-has-warning-for-america-in-connection-to-trump-administration/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chance The Rapper Earns 11 New RIAA Certifications As ‘Coloring Book’ Goes Platinum.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chance the Rapper has earned 11 new RIAA certifications from his landmark mixtape Coloring Book, including 4x Platinum for &ldquo;No Problem,&rdquo; 2x Platinum for &ldquo;Juke Jam,&rdquo; and Platinum certifications for &ldquo;Same Drugs,&rdquo; &ldquo;Smoke Break,&rdquo; &ldquo;Summer Friends,&rdquo; &ldquo;Angels,&rdquo; &ldquo;All We Got,&rdquo; and &ldquo;All Night.&rdquo; &ldquo;Mixtape,&rdquo; &ldquo;How Great,&rdquo; and &ldquo;Finish Line / Drown&rdquo; have each been certified Gold.<br />
&n]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/chance-the-rapper-earns-11-new-riaa-certifications-as-coloring-book-goes-platinum/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 23:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/chance-the-rapper-earns-11-new-riaa-certifications-as-coloring-book-goes-platinum/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ICE Agents Told They Cannot Wear Meta Glasses While On Duty]]></title><description><![CDATA[Meta<br />
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents can&rsquo;t sport Meta Glasses while terrorizing American citizens and immigrants.<br />
According to a memo obtained by The New York Times, ICE told its employees that using Meta Glasses is prohibited because &ldquo;the use of Meta Glasses or similar devices could unintentionally capture, record, or transmit sensitive information, potentially compromising privacy and legal protections.&rdquo;<br />
ICE agents are not the only ones impacted by this polic]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/ice-agents-told-they-cannot-wear-meta-glasses-while-on-duty/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 23:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/ice-agents-told-they-cannot-wear-meta-glasses-while-on-duty/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sen. Darline Graham Stumbles In South Carolina Senate Debate]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sen. Darline Graham, the sister of the late Sen. Lindsey Graham, stumbled during a South Carolina Senate debate over a question regarding national security. In her answer, Sen. Darline Graham casually admitted she isn&rsquo;t informed on national security matters, something her brother prided himself on.As seen in the Associated Press, Sen. Darline Graham, who was ceremoniously sworn in to serve in her brother&rsquo;s place in July, is hoping to retain the seat against challenger Rep. Ralph Norm]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/sen-darline-graham-stumbles-in-south-carolina-senate-debate/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 23:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/sen-darline-graham-stumbles-in-south-carolina-senate-debate/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fabolous &ldquo;Lorena Freestyle,&rdquo; Busta Rhymes &amp; J Dilla ft. Lil Wayne &ldquo;Talk Ya Sh*t&rdquo; &amp; More | Daily Visuals 8.18.26]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Handout / Epic RecordsAt one point of his career Fabolous was considered one of the greatest lyricists the rap game had ever seen (he truly is) and though as of late he&rsquo;s been more focused on the podcast game than rapping, the Brooklyn representative does pop out here and there to remind y&rsquo;all he&rsquo;s still got a deadly pen in his backpocket.&nbsp;Dropping off some new visuals to &ldquo;Lorena Freestyle,&rdquo; Fab shows the Dominican community lots of love and after takin]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/fabolous-ldquolorena-freestylerdquo-busta-rhymes-amp-j-dilla-ft-lil-wayne-ldquotalk-ya-shtrdquo-amp-more-daily-visuals-81826/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 23:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/fabolous-ldquolorena-freestylerdquo-busta-rhymes-amp-j-dilla-ft-lil-wayne-ldquotalk-ya-shtrdquo-amp-more-daily-visuals-81826/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tupac Murder Trial – Day 3 (Live Updates)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Today is day three of the trial of Duane &lsquo;Keffe D&rsquo; Davis, accused of orchestrating the murder of rapper Tupac Shakur in Las Vegas in 1996.<br />
Today is a half-day of testimony that is set to begin at 1 p.m. While it&rsquo;s unclear who exactly will testify or what the order of witnesses will be, the testimony on Tuesday referred to Marion &lsquo;Suge&rsquo; Knight and Death Row Records. Knight was on the prosecution&rsquo;s witness list, but has said he would not be cooperative if forced]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/tupac-murder-trial-day-3-live-updates/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 22:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/tupac-murder-trial-day-3-live-updates/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philadelphia Rapper, D4M Skiano’s Killers Sentenced Six Years After His Murder]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: @d4mskiano / InstagramSix years after the untimely murder of Philadelphia rapper D4M Skiano, justice has finally been served.Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner announced that Bahij Dini and Donovan K. Williams have been convicted in connection with the murder of the 18-year-old rapper.Dini was sentenced to 13-and-a-half to 42 years in prison, while Williams received a life sentence without the possibility of parole.According to Krasner, it took authorities 15 months to apprehen]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/philadelphia-rapper-d4m-skianos-killers-sentenced-six-years-after-his-murder/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 22:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/philadelphia-rapper-d4m-skianos-killers-sentenced-six-years-after-his-murder/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[F**k Them Kids Season 2 Loading: HBO Confirms Return of ‘It: Welcome To Derry’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brooke Palmer/HBOEveryone&rsquo;s favorite dancing and child-devouring clown, Pennywise, will return for a second season of HBO&rsquo;s popular&nbsp;It&nbsp;prequel series,&nbsp;Welcome To Derry.According to Deadline, it was only a matter of time before the network was going to renew the series that expands the It universe masterfully crafted in two films from Andy and Barbara Muschetti, and that HBO was waiting to learn more about where season two was going creatively before announcing the news]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/fk-them-kids-season-2-loading-hbo-confirms-return-of-it-welcome-to-derry/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 20:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/fk-them-kids-season-2-loading-hbo-confirms-return-of-it-welcome-to-derry/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lil Durk Judge Allows 6ix9ine Interview Clip Into Evidence Ahead Of Trial]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Rapper Lil Durk Mugshot / Broward County Clerk of the CourtsLil Durk upcoming trial is adding another piece to the evidence vault.Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald has ruled that prosecutors can present a clip from a 6ix9ine interview with DJ Akademiks, where the controversial rapper discussed Durk&rsquo;s relationship with his late friend, King Von.During the interview, 6ix9ine questioned why Durk has not &ldquo;slid for Von.&rdquo;&ldquo;What is Durk doing [to avenge Von&rsquo;s death]? He&r]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/lil-durk-judge-allows-6ix9ine-interview-clip-into-evidence-ahead-of-trial/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 19:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/lil-durk-judge-allows-6ix9ine-interview-clip-into-evidence-ahead-of-trial/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Camp Flog Gnaw Carnival Announces 2026 Official Lineup.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Following another immediate sellout, Camp Flog Gnaw Carnival unveils the line up for the twelfth edition of the festival that has rapidly become one of the premiere moments of the annual music calendar. The brainchild of Tyler, The Creator, this year&rsquo;s edition of the Los Angeles-based music festival will feature performances from artists including Future, Don Toliver, Steve Lacy, Turnstile, Not For Radio, Latin Mafia, 2hollis, Thee Sacred Souls, Wallows, and many more, along with a perform]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/camp-flog-gnaw-carnival-announces-2026-official-lineup/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 18:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/camp-flog-gnaw-carnival-announces-2026-official-lineup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SoundExchange Honors MC Lyte With Music Fairness Award.]]></title><description><![CDATA[SoundExchange, the largest neighboring rights collective in the world, today announced MC Lyte has received the SoundExchange Music Fairness Award. The honor recognizes the pioneering hip-hop artist&rsquo;s legacy of advocacy, including her efforts to raise awareness, engage members of Congress, and urge passage of the American Music Fairness Act.<br />
&ldquo;MC Lyte has spent her career breaking barriers, elevating artists, and using her voice to drive meaningful change,&rdquo; said Michael Huppe, P]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/soundexchange-honors-mc-lyte-with-music-fairness-award/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 18:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/soundexchange-honors-mc-lyte-with-music-fairness-award/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[De La Soul &amp; Nas &ndash; &lsquo;Run It Back!!&rsquo;]]></title><description><![CDATA[&nbsp;<br />
from De La Soul&rsquo;s tenth studio album &ldquo;Cabin In The Sky&rdquo;The post De La Soul &amp; Nas &ndash; &lsquo;Run It Back!!&rsquo; first appeared on Rap Industry: New Hip Hop, Rap Videos, Music, News, &amp; more..]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/de-la-soul-amp-nas-ndash-lsquorun-it-backrsquo/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 17:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/de-la-soul-amp-nas-ndash-lsquorun-it-backrsquo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Grafh x Stove God Cooks – ‘1-800’]]></title><description><![CDATA[&nbsp;<br />
produced by George Getson.The post Grafh x Stove God Cooks &ndash; &lsquo;1-800&rsquo; first appeared on Rap Industry: New Hip Hop, Rap Videos, Music, News, &amp; more..]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/grafh-x-stove-god-cooks-1-800/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 17:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/grafh-x-stove-god-cooks-1-800/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jay Worthy, George Clinton &ndash; &lsquo;P of the Week&rsquo; ft. Leven Kali &amp; Larry June]]></title><description><![CDATA[The post Jay Worthy, George Clinton &ndash; &lsquo;P of the Week&rsquo; ft. Leven Kali &amp; Larry June first appeared on Rap Industry: New Hip Hop, Rap Videos, Music, News, &amp; more..]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/jay-worthy-george-clinton-ndash-lsquop-of-the-weekrsquo-ft-leven-kali-amp-larry-june/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 17:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/jay-worthy-george-clinton-ndash-lsquop-of-the-weekrsquo-ft-leven-kali-amp-larry-june/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kooley High – ‘The Glow’ ft Fly Anakin]]></title><description><![CDATA[&nbsp;<br />
Prod by Kev BrownThe post Kooley High &ndash; &lsquo;The Glow&rsquo; ft Fly Anakin first appeared on Rap Industry: New Hip Hop, Rap Videos, Music, News, &amp; more..]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/kooley-high-the-glow-ft-fly-anakin/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 17:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/kooley-high-the-glow-ft-fly-anakin/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Key Glock – ‘BIG 5’]]></title><description><![CDATA[The post Key Glock &ndash; &lsquo;BIG 5&rsquo; first appeared on Rap Industry: New Hip Hop, Rap Videos, Music, News, &amp; more..]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/key-glock-big-5/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 17:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/key-glock-big-5/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Young Thug Tells Youth To Chase Fame Over Riches]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Scott Dudelson / GettyYoung Thug has been making an effort to give back to the community, but this time, his advice to a group of students may have missed the mark.While speaking to students in Macon, Georgia, Thugger offered some interesting career advice, telling them no matter what path the choose, becoming famous is the most important thing.&ldquo;Whatever your job is, if your famous, your almost as important as the richest person in the world. We humans so fame is like the money for]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/young-thug-tells-youth-to-chase-fame-over-riches/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 16:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/young-thug-tells-youth-to-chase-fame-over-riches/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Leaked Video Reveals Apple’s AirPods That Are Equipped With A Camera]]></title><description><![CDATA[NurPhoto / AppleEven Apple can&rsquo;t seem to avoid leaks. A leaked video seemingly reveals Apple AirPods equipped with a camera.<br />
Yes, you read that correctly: the expensive in-ear accessories you lose all the time will seemingly feature a camera in the next model, according to a leaked video.<br />
Reputable website MacRumors, which primarily talks about Apple products, found the video showing off Apple&rsquo;s unreleased product buried in macOS Tahoe 26.7 Release Candidate.<br />
In the video, a man can]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/leaked-video-reveals-apples-airpods-that-are-equipped-with-a-camera/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 04:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/leaked-video-reveals-apples-airpods-that-are-equipped-with-a-camera/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Trailer from Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 featuring Wu-Tang’s “C.R.E.A.M.” Beta Drops this Weekend.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Check out the new trailer from Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 featuring Wu-Tang&rsquo;s &ldquo;C.R.E.A.M.&rdquo;, with characters in the trailer talking about Wu-Tang.<br />
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Weekend 1 of the highly-anticipated Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Beta kicks off this Friday, August 21 for players who have digitally pre-ordered the game on XBOX X/S, PlayStation 5, and PC.<br />
Weekend 2 of the Beta begins on Friday, August 28, which is available for players on all platforms, including Nintendo Switch]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/new-trailer-from-call-of-duty-modern-warfare-4-featuring-wu-tangs-cream-beta-drops-this-weekend/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 23:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/new-trailer-from-call-of-duty-modern-warfare-4-featuring-wu-tangs-cream-beta-drops-this-weekend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[J. Cole Gives Cleveland One Of His Most Vulnerable Performances From The Fall-Off Tour]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: David Peters / Courtesy of DreamvilleJ. Cole&rsquo;s The Fall-Off Tour made its stop in Cleveland, and the night got emotional.Jermaine ran through several fan-favorite records from his latest project, including &ldquo;Two Six&rdquo; and WHO TF IZ U.&rdquo; However, the highlight of the night came when Cole tapped back int his 2014 Forest Hill Drive bag and performer &ldquo;Love Yourz.&rdquo;The moment took an emotional turn when the Fayetteville MC became visibly overwhelmed and began t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/j-cole-gives-cleveland-one-of-his-most-vulnerable-performances-from-the-fall-off-tour/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 22:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/j-cole-gives-cleveland-one-of-his-most-vulnerable-performances-from-the-fall-off-tour/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sen. Jon Ossoff Draws MAGA Rage After Natalie Harp Trump Jab]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sen. Jon Ossoff is currently on the campaign trail for his reelection bid for his Senate seat, wowing crowds with speeches that have gained national attention. Over the weekend, Sen. Jon Ossoff took a jab at frequent target President Donald Trump, remarking on his always-present aide, Natalie Harp, which drew anger from the MAGA faithful.Sen. Jon Ossoff was in Atlanta on Sunday (August 16) at a rally, delivering a speech that sent shockwaves through the nation for its direct attack on President]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/sen-jon-ossoff-draws-maga-rage-after-natalie-harp-trump-jab/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 20:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/sen-jon-ossoff-draws-maga-rage-after-natalie-harp-trump-jab/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lil Durk Allegedly Rejected Peace Offering In Text Messages Ahead Of Trial]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Rapper Lil Durk Mugshot / Broward County Clerk of the CourtsLil Durk is facing new evidence that could add another layer to his upcoming murder-for-hire trial.The case stems from the long-running fued between Durk and Quando Rondo following the 2020 killing of Durk;s close friend, King Von. Prosecutors allege that Smurk retaliated by arranging a shooting targeting Rondo. Instead, Rondo&rsquo;s cousins, Lul Pab, was shot and killed.Now, court documents reportedly reveal text messages that]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/lil-durk-allegedly-rejected-peace-offering-in-text-messages-ahead-of-trial/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 19:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/lil-durk-allegedly-rejected-peace-offering-in-text-messages-ahead-of-trial/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ABC Sues Trump’s FCC Over Free Speech]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Brandon Bell / GettyOn Tuesday (August 18), ABC filed a lawsuit against the Federal Communication Commission (FCC) in federal court, claiming that regulatory actions and an investigation was part of the Trump administration&rsquo;s agenda to restrict its free speech.&ldquo;Acting through the Federal Communications Commission, the Administration has waged a retaliatory campaign against ABC for a single reason: it disapproves of what ABC broadcasts,&rdquo; the lawsuit filed in Washington D]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/abc-sues-trumps-fcc-over-free-speech/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 19:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/abc-sues-trumps-fcc-over-free-speech/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tupac Murder Trial: Day 1 Begins With Interviews Of Duane ‘Keffe D’ Davis Admitting He Was Involved]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Pool / GettyThe long-awaited murder trial surrounding Tupac Shakur&rsquo;s 1996 murder is officially underway, with prosecutors and the defense wasting no time presenting sharply different versions of what led to the rapper&rsquo;s death. Opening statements began Aug. 17, with Duane &ldquo;Keffe D&rdquo; Davis at the center of the case. Prosecutors allege Davis played a key role in the events that led to Tupac being shot in a drive-by attack near the Las Vegas Strip in September 1996.Tu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/tupac-murder-trial-day-1-begins-with-interviews-of-duane-keffe-d-davis-admitting-he-was-involved/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 19:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/tupac-murder-trial-day-1-begins-with-interviews-of-duane-keffe-d-davis-admitting-he-was-involved/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Drake, Cardi B, Don Toliver, Megan Thee Stallion &amp; More Up For &ldquo;BEST HIP-HOP&rdquo; at Upcoming 2026 VMAs.]]></title><description><![CDATA[The list of nominees for the 2026 MTV VIDEO MUSIC AWARDS (&ldquo;VMAs&rdquo;) was announced today, recognizing artists whose work during the last 12 months has pioneered the music industry and been the catalysts of global buzz. The &ldquo;VMAs&rdquo; will broadcast live from Los Angeles on Sunday, Sept. 27 (7:30-9:30 PM, ET/4:30-6:30 PM, PT) on the CBS Television Network, simulcast on MTV and stream on Paramount+* in the U.S. The show will also be available globally the next day on Paramount+ an]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/drake-cardi-b-don-toliver-megan-thee-stallion-amp-more-up-for-ldquobest-hip-hoprdquo-at-upcoming-2026-vmas/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 19:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/drake-cardi-b-don-toliver-megan-thee-stallion-amp-more-up-for-ldquobest-hip-hoprdquo-at-upcoming-2026-vmas/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BEST HIP-HOPDrake, Cardi B, Don Toliver, Megan Thee Stallion &amp; More Up For &ldquo;BEST HIP-HOP&rdquo; at Upcoming 2026 VMAs.]]></title><description><![CDATA[The list of nominees for the 2026 MTV VIDEO MUSIC AWARDS (&ldquo;VMAs&rdquo;) was announced today, recognizing artists whose work during the last 12 months has pioneered the music industry and been the catalysts of global buzz. The &ldquo;VMAs&rdquo; will broadcast live from Los Angeles on Sunday, Sept. 27 (7:30-9:30 PM, ET/4:30-6:30 PM, PT) on the CBS Television Network, simulcast on MTV and stream on Paramount+* in the U.S. The show will also be available globally the next day on Paramount+ an]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/best-hip-hopdrake-cardi-b-don-toliver-megan-thee-stallion-amp-more-up-for-ldquobest-hip-hoprdquo-at-upcoming-2026-vmas/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 19:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/best-hip-hopdrake-cardi-b-don-toliver-megan-thee-stallion-amp-more-up-for-ldquobest-hip-hoprdquo-at-upcoming-2026-vmas/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tupac Murder Trial – Day 2]]></title><description><![CDATA[Today is day two of the trial of Duane &lsquo;Keffe D&rsquo; Davis, accused of orchestrating the murder of rapper Tupac Shakur in Las Vegas in 1996.<br />
Today we are expected to hear continued testimony from prosecution witnesses, including police, witnesses and possibly family members.<br />
On Monday, both sides laid out their cases: Prosecutors said Davis&rsquo; own statements are proof of their accusations, while the defense argue that none of those statements were verified or made as part of the inve]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/tupac-murder-trial-day-2/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 18:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/tupac-murder-trial-day-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BEST HIP-HOP” at Upcoming 2026 VMAs.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Today is day two of the trial of Duane &lsquo;Keffe D&rsquo; Davis, accused of orchestrating the murder of rapper Tupac Shakur in Las Vegas in 1996.<br />
Today we are expected to hear continued testimony from prosecution witnesses, including police, witnesses and possibly family members.<br />
On Monday, both sides laid out their cases: Prosecutors said Davis&rsquo; own statements are proof of their accusations, while the defense argue that none of those statements were verified or made as part of the inve]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/best-hip-hop-at-upcoming-2026-vmas/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 18:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/best-hip-hop-at-upcoming-2026-vmas/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hit-Boy – ‘CLASH’]]></title><description><![CDATA[&nbsp;<br />
&ldquo;CLASH&rdquo; from HITstory 2: SUCCESS IS A DIRTY WORD, written, produced and performed by Hit-Boy.The post Hit-Boy &ndash; &lsquo;CLASH&rsquo; first appeared on Rap Industry: New Hip Hop, Rap Videos, Music, News, &amp; more..]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/hit-boy-clash/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 17:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/hit-boy-clash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ye &amp; Don Toliver &ndash; &lsquo;OK&rsquo;]]></title><description><![CDATA[&nbsp;<br />
Directed by Bianca CensoriThe post Ye &amp; Don Toliver &ndash; &lsquo;OK&rsquo; first appeared on Rap Industry: New Hip Hop, Rap Videos, Music, News, &amp; more..]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/ye-amp-don-toliver-ndash-lsquookrsquo/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 17:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/ye-amp-don-toliver-ndash-lsquookrsquo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Drake Chimes In On DJ Akademiks’ Beef With Rob Markman]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rob Markman is currently clashing with DJ Akademiks after the veteran music journalist hit back at an inflammatory tweet. In response, DJ Akademiks went on a tirade against Rob Markman on his livestream, with Drake adding himself to the mix.On Monday (August 18), Rob Markman took to YouTube to address DJ Akademiks throwing a jab his way regarding Markman&rsquo;s journalistic credentials, including the likes of Marc Lamont Hill and Loren Lorosa in the shot.<br />
Ak was referencing the accusations Drak]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/drake-chimes-in-on-dj-akademiks-beef-with-rob-markman/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 17:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/drake-chimes-in-on-dj-akademiks-beef-with-rob-markman/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Omarion – ‘ ‘Reas‘Re’ ft.’ ft. Lyne]]></title><description><![CDATA[&nbsp;<br />
Video By: ShotByStarksModel: Myori GrangerThe post Omarion &ndash; &lsquo;Reasons&rsquo; first appeared on Rap Industry: New Hip Hop, Rap Videos, Music, News, &amp; more..]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/omarion-reasre-ft-ft-lyne/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 17:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/omarion-reasre-ft-ft-lyne/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Omarion – ‘Reasons’]]></title><description><![CDATA[&nbsp;<br />
Video By: ShotByStarksModel: Myori GrangerThe post Omarion &ndash; &lsquo;Reasons&rsquo; first appeared on Rap Industry: New Hip Hop, Rap Videos, Music, News, &amp; more..]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/omarion-reasons/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 17:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/omarion-reasons/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA YoungBoy Appears To Be In Hot Water With Wife, “Come Home”]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Julia Beverly / GettyNBA YoungBoy has fans wondering if there is trouble in paradise with his wife, Jazlyn Mychelle.The Louisiana rapper recently shared a cryptic message on his Instagram Story that appeared to be directed at someone close to him. While YoungBoy didn&rsquo;t mention Jazlyn by name, fans online quickly speculated that the message was about his wife.&ldquo;Honestly I feel like I lost the only thing complete my family but it&rsquo;s cool, 5 I love you you need to come home]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/nba-youngboy-appears-to-be-in-hot-water-with-wife-come-home/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 15:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/nba-youngboy-appears-to-be-in-hot-water-with-wife-come-home/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ebro Bigs Up Tyga, Internet Gangs Up On Him]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ebro isn&rsquo;t one to shrink behind the microphone and often offers strong opinions regarding the music industry at large. In his latest comments that caused a stir, Ebro seemingly defended&nbsp;Tyga, saying the West Coast rapper has notched a hit for 15 years straight.Ebro was speaking with his Rap Life Review show cohorts when the topic turned to Tyga. After being humorously called out for placing the &ldquo;Taste&rdquo; rapper on his personal Mt. Rushmore, the former Hot 97 host fired back]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/ebro-bigs-up-tyga-internet-gangs-up-on-him/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 01:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/ebro-bigs-up-tyga-internet-gangs-up-on-him/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boxer Claressa Shields Dominates Kaye Scott In Middleweight Clash]]></title><description><![CDATA[Claressa Shields notched another win in her storied boxing career, dropping three weight classes to take on Kaye Scott in a middleweight clash. In doing so, Shields, who is also the undisputed heavyweight champion, reclaimed the WBA and WBC middleweight titles in the rout.Claressa Shields, 31, returned to the middleweight division where she was formerly its undisputed champion to face Kaye Scott, a game but largely untested fighter, who stood toe to toe with Shields.<br />
Scott threw heavy shots, but]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/boxer-claressa-shields-dominates-kaye-scott-in-middleweight-clash/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 00:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/boxer-claressa-shields-dominates-kaye-scott-in-middleweight-clash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tony Yayo Details Travis Scott’s Dust Up With G-Unit, Says “He Had An Ego”]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Getty Images / Tony Yayo / Travis ScottTony Yayo went into detail about G-Unit&rsquo;s run-in with&nbsp;Travis Scott,&nbsp;and basically it was over nothing.<br />
While speaking with the Breakfast Club, 50 Cent&rsquo;s favorite hypeman was asked about the tense moment between Scott and the Queen&rsquo;s rap stable, G-Unit.<br />
Yayo reluctantly broke down the situation with Scott, who has famously gotten into altercations with other celebs and is well known for being a d*** and will react if he do]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/tony-yayo-details-travis-scotts-dust-up-with-g-unit-says-he-had-an-ego/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 23:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/tony-yayo-details-travis-scotts-dust-up-with-g-unit-says-he-had-an-ego/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mike Tyson Sheds A Tear During Interview With Conway The Machine On ‘Rippin’ 2gether’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Youtube / Youtube&ldquo;Iron&rdquo; Mike Tyson has long been considered one of the baddest men to ever walk the face of this Earth, but &ldquo;The Champ&rdquo; is also known for his love of pigeons and overall empathy, and the latter was on full display in a recent sit-down the legendary boxer had with gangsta rapper Conway The Machine.In a clip Conway shared from an interview with Tyson for his podcast, Rippin&rsquo; 2gether, Conway explained to Tyson how getting shot in the head and ne]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/mike-tyson-sheds-a-tear-during-interview-with-conway-the-machine-on-rippin-2gether/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 23:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/mike-tyson-sheds-a-tear-during-interview-with-conway-the-machine-on-rippin-2gether/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cadet Bone Spurs Trump Insults USS Abraham Lincoln’s Sailors]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Tasos Katopodis / GettyThe plight of sailors on the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier expressed by their families were abruptly dismissed by President Donald Trump. It&rsquo;s the latest troubling development for those troops deployed in the Middle East in the war against Iran that the administration began in February.Trump spoke to reporters briefly at Joint Base Andrews last Friday (Aug. 14) who asked him about the growing concerns expressed by family members of service members on t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/cadet-bone-spurs-trump-insults-uss-abraham-lincolns-sailors/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 22:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/cadet-bone-spurs-trump-insults-uss-abraham-lincolns-sailors/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Quavo And Pharrell Take A Random Side Quest To Disneyland]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: @Quavo / InstagramQuavo and Pharrell pulled up to the happiest place on Earth, Disneyland.Living their best lives would be an understatement. The unexpected link-up quickly went viral, not only because of how random the side quest was, but because Pharrell was spotted rocking a pair of unreleased Adidas.The two hitmakers have also been spending time together in the studio. Pharrell recently produced Quavo&rsquo;s latest single, &ldquo;Trance,&rdquo; adding another major record to his lon]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/quavo-and-pharrell-take-a-random-side-quest-to-disneyland/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 22:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/quavo-and-pharrell-take-a-random-side-quest-to-disneyland/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[J. Stone: Loyalty Built It, Loss Tested It, the Marathon Continues (Interview)]]></title><description><![CDATA[By: Todd &ldquo;DG&rdquo; DavisRapindustry.com<br />
___<br />
In South Central Los Angeles, loyalty isn&rsquo;t something you put in a caption. It&rsquo;s measured by who was there before the lights came on&mdash;and who remains when they go out.<br />
J. Stone knows both sides of that equation.&nbsp;<br />
Raised in Crenshaw, Stone started rhyming at eight, long before anybody knew where the journey would lead. As teenagers, he and Nipsey Hussle weren&rsquo;t yet neighborhood heroes or representatives of a movement&m]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/j-stone-loyalty-built-it-loss-tested-it-the-marathon-continues-interview/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 19:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/j-stone-loyalty-built-it-loss-tested-it-the-marathon-continues-interview/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hakeem Jeffries Says Medicare For All is Not On His Agenda]]></title><description><![CDATA[Prince Williams / Hakeem JeffriesHouse Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries more than likely left a sour taste in the mouths of progressives after revealing he is not down with the DSA agenda or Medicare for All.Jeffries, who is eyeing the House speakership as Republicans continue to prove to be wildly unpopular, spoke with&nbsp;Meet the Press&rsquo;&nbsp;Kristen Welker&nbsp;and was asked whether he backs single-payer health proposals, aka Medicare for All, a measure he previously supported before cl]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/hakeem-jeffries-says-medicare-for-all-is-not-on-his-agenda/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 19:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/hakeem-jeffries-says-medicare-for-all-is-not-on-his-agenda/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pooh Shiesty’s ‘All Eyes On Shiesty’ Lands Billboard Top 10]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Paras Griffin / GettyDespite the legal trouble Pooh Shiesty has faced, the Memphis rapper is still making noise in the music industry.<br />
His latest album, All Eyes On Shiest, has officially landed in the Billboard 200 Top 10. The project marks Pooh&rsquo;s first full-length album in five years, following the success of his 2021 debut, Shiesty Season, which was packed with standout records.One song in particular helped kickstart the hype around Pooh, &ldquo;Back In Blood&rdquo; featuring Li]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/pooh-shiestys-all-eyes-on-shiesty-lands-billboard-top-10/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 19:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/pooh-shiestys-all-eyes-on-shiesty-lands-billboard-top-10/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LL COOL J, Lil&rsquo; Kim, SWV, Method Man, Redman, The LOX &amp; more On Deck for Rock The Bells&rsquo; Home for the Holidays.]]></title><description><![CDATA[This Thanksgiving weekend, Hip-Hop is coming home. Rock The Bells Festival returns to Prudential Center on Sunday, November 29, bringing generations of fans together to close out Hip-Hop History Month with a celebration of the artists, music and culture that continue to shape Hip-Hop around the world.<br />
Founded by LL COOL J and produced by Rock The Bells and the Black Promoters Collective (BPC), Rock The Bells Festival brings Hip-Hop Home for the Holidays, celebrating the music that raised us, the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/ll-cool-j-lilrsquo-kim-swv-method-man-redman-the-lox-amp-more-on-deck-for-rock-the-bellsrsquo-home-for-the-holidays/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 19:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/ll-cool-j-lilrsquo-kim-swv-method-man-redman-the-lox-amp-more-on-deck-for-rock-the-bellsrsquo-home-for-the-holidays/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trial Begins in Tupac Shakur’s 1996 Killing in Las Vegas.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tupac Shakur fans arrived at a Las Vegas courthouse Monday for opening statements in the trial of a man accused of orchestrating the legendary rapper&rsquo;s killing, the start of weeks of testimony revisiting what happened on a Las Vegas night nearly 30 years ago.<br />
Duane &ldquo;Keffe D&rdquo; Davis, 63, is charged with murder with a deadly weapon with the intent to promote, further or assist a criminal gang in the rapper&rsquo;s death. He pleaded not guilty, but if convicted, faces life in priso]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/trial-begins-in-tupac-shakurs-1996-killing-in-las-vegas/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 18:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/trial-begins-in-tupac-shakurs-1996-killing-in-las-vegas/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yung Miami Responds To Tyla Denying “Chanel” Claims, “I Moved On”]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Kevin Winter / GettyYung Miami is putting the drama surrounding her version of the &ldquo;Chanel&rdquo; song behind her.The Florida rapper previously claimed she played a room full of people her &ldquo;Take Me To Chanel&rdquo; song, with Tyla reportedly among those&nbsp;in attendance. Months later, Tyla released her own song title &ldquo;Chanel,&rdquo; featuring a similar concept and hook.That prompted Caresha to speak out, suggesting the song was inspired by the record she previously pl]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/yung-miami-responds-to-tyla-denying-chanel-claims-i-moved-on/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 16:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/yung-miami-responds-to-tyla-denying-chanel-claims-i-moved-on/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chance The Rapper Celebrates 1-Year Anniversary of ‘STAR LINE’]]></title><description><![CDATA[This Saturday, August 15, marks the one-year anniversary of Chance The Rapper&rsquo;s STAR LINE, a project that found Chance exploring faith, identity and community through a broader Black diasporic lens. The 17-track album debuted at #2 on Spotify&rsquo;s Top Albums Debut USA Chart and #3 globally, introducing a new chapter in Chance&rsquo;s storytelling and creative evolution.<br />
Inspired in part by Chance&rsquo;s travels to Ghana and Jamaica, STAR LINE draws its name and creative foundation from]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/chance-the-rapper-celebrates-1-year-anniversary-of-star-line/</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2026 00:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/chance-the-rapper-celebrates-1-year-anniversary-of-star-line/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Social Media Is Frying Instagram’s New Logo Design]]></title><description><![CDATA[Meta / InstagramYou&rsquo;re not imagining things; after roughly ten years, Instagram changed its logo, and unfortunately for the Meta-owned social media platform, no one is rocking with it.Instagram retired its iconic cursive wordmark and replaced it with a new design that features both cursive and structured printed lettering.<br />
The new logo, which now lives on the top of your IG stories timeline, also features a different look for &ldquo;s,&rdquo; &ldquo;r,&rdquo; and &ldquo;g&rdquo; in the new]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/social-media-is-frying-instagrams-new-logo-design/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 23:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/social-media-is-frying-instagrams-new-logo-design/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pretty &amp; Petty 2.0: Cardi B Accuses Bia&rsquo;s Friend Of Sleeping With Offset During Their Marriage]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: handout / Atlantic RecordsCardi B has more to say about Bia as their ongoing feud continues.Fans thought Bardi might have cooled off after taking shots at the Boston MC on &ldquo;Pretty &amp; Petty,&rdquo; where she delivered a direct jab at Bia&rsquo;s catalog.&ldquo;Name five BIA songs, gun pointin&rsquo; to your head, boaw, you&rsquo;re dead.&rdquo;However, Cardi had more to get off her chest during a recent X Spaces rant, taking aim at Bia&rsquo;s image and career.&ldquo;There&rsquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/pretty-amp-petty-20-cardi-b-accuses-biarsquos-friend-of-sleeping-with-offset-during-their-marriage/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 21:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/pretty-amp-petty-20-cardi-b-accuses-biarsquos-friend-of-sleeping-with-offset-during-their-marriage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Joe Rogan Is Slowly Figuring Out Donald Trump Is A Grifter]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jeff Bottari / Joe Rogan / Donald TrumpIt took a while, but it looks like Joe Rogan is finally realizing what everyone else has already figured out about Donald Trump: he&rsquo;s an absolute grifter and sleazebag.<br />
Popular podcaster Joe Rogan is slowly figuring out that Trump is using the White House not only to stay out of jail, but also to line his pockets with cash.<br />
During a recent episode of the Joe Rogan Experience, Rogan learned about Trump&rsquo;s platform, Truth Social, selling subscriber]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/joe-rogan-is-slowly-figuring-out-donald-trump-is-a-grifter/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 20:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/joe-rogan-is-slowly-figuring-out-donald-trump-is-a-grifter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Biggest Takeaways From Nipsey Hussle &amp; Bino Rideaux &lsquo;PROLIFIC&rsquo; Album]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: @nipseyhussle / InstagramThe Marathon is far from over. Fans have new Nipsey Hussle music.Since the Los Angeles rapper&rsquo;s untimely passing, fans have yet to receive a full-length project of unreleased material. His brother, Blacc Sam, has continued to hold things down on the business side, keeping Hussle name alive while bringing many of Nipsey&rsquo;s visions to life.The Marathon clothing brand has continued to thrive, while Neighborhood&rsquo;s passion for the food industry also l]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/biggest-takeaways-from-nipsey-hussle-amp-bino-rideaux-lsquoprolificrsquo-album/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 19:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/biggest-takeaways-from-nipsey-hussle-amp-bino-rideaux-lsquoprolificrsquo-album/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Megan Thee Stallion Announces Partnership with Interscope Records &amp; Hot Girl Productions.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Today, three-time, Grammy award-winning artist, entrepreneur and philanthropist Megan Thee Stallion announced a partnership with Interscope Records, marking a major milestone in the next phase of her independent career.<br />
The alliance will provide Megan with global distribution and strategic support for her upcoming music releases while allowing the Houston native to retain complete ownership of her masters and publishing.<br />
Megan will continue to release music through her independent music and ente]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/megan-thee-stallion-announces-partnership-with-interscope-records-amp-hot-girl-productions/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 19:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/megan-thee-stallion-announces-partnership-with-interscope-records-amp-hot-girl-productions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Czarface Meets Frankie Pulitzer – “All It Takes Is One Bad Day”]]></title><description><![CDATA[&nbsp;<br />
Video &amp; Animation by TFU Studios<br />
Lyrics:<br />
Deck:<br />
i was handling my business i barely spokethey was speaking out my name now the bear is wokeyo you get it poppin and you swear you dope<br />
if you feelin you can hang homie here&rsquo;s the ropeyo deck put the set on smash<br />
sword swinging take your head off fastyall can bet your cash<br />
call money bet the neck go splash<br />
you would think i was working for united how i check those bagsand i stay with the finest of queens<br />
up the numbers on the livestr]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/czarface-meets-frankie-pulitzer-all-it-takes-is-one-bad-day/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 18:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/czarface-meets-frankie-pulitzer-all-it-takes-is-one-bad-day/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Erykah Badu &amp; The Alchemist Drop &ldquo;Witch Doctor&rdquo; From Upcoming LP]]></title><description><![CDATA[Erykah Badu and The Alchemist captured the eyes and hearts of hopeful Hip-Hop fans after announcing their upcoming joint project, tentatively known as Alan &amp; Abi. While the pair aren&rsquo;t fully on board with an actual name for the project, Erykah Badu and The Alchemist delivered a single, &ldquo;Witch Doctor,&rdquo; and the early returns online are in.&ldquo;Witch Doctor&rdquo; continues the magic between Erykah Badu&rsquo;s dreamy vocals and The Alchemist&rsquo;s stellar board work, whic]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/erykah-badu-amp-the-alchemist-drop-ldquowitch-doctorrdquo-from-upcoming-lp/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 18:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/erykah-badu-amp-the-alchemist-drop-ldquowitch-doctorrdquo-from-upcoming-lp/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Open Mike Eagle x Kenny Segal – ‘DOOMED!’ album + “Out to Lunch” Video.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Open Mike Eagle alongside innovative producer Kenny Segal release their new collaborative album DOOMED!, out now via Backwoodz Studioz, with worldwide physical distribution by Rhymesayers / Secretly.<br />
&nbsp;To coincide with the album&rsquo;s release, the two also share the video for the record&rsquo;s opening track, &ldquo;Out to Lunch.&rdquo; Following a string of tour dates in support of clipping., Open Mike Eagle will stay on the road this fall joining Armand Hammer on select dates of their to]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/open-mike-eagle-x-kenny-segal-doomed-album-out-to-lunch-video/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 18:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/open-mike-eagle-x-kenny-segal-doomed-album-out-to-lunch-video/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Open M Hussle &amp; Bino Rideaux &ndash; &lsquo;PROLIFIC &lsquo;DOOMED &rsquo; albuO&ldquo;Outoto Lunch&rdquo; Video.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Open Mike Eagle alongside innovative producer Kenny Segal release their new collaborative album DOOMED!, out now via Backwoodz Studioz, with worldwide physical distribution by Rhymesayers / Secretly.<br />
&nbsp;To coincide with the album&rsquo;s release, the two also share the video for the record&rsquo;s opening track, &ldquo;Out to Lunch.&rdquo; Following a string of tour dates in support of clipping., Open Mike Eagle will stay on the road this fall joining Armand Hammer on select dates of their to]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/open-m-hussle-amp-bino-rideaux-ndash-lsquoprolific-lsquodoomed-rsquo-albuoldquooutoto-lunchrdquo-video/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 18:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/open-m-hussle-amp-bino-rideaux-ndash-lsquoprolific-lsquodoomed-rsquo-albuoldquooutoto-lunchrdquo-video/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rapper NBA YoungBoy Moves to South Korea After Trump Pardon.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rapper NBA YoungBoy says he&rsquo;s living in South Korea after being pardoned by President Trump and he&rsquo;s not coming back.<br />
He appeared on the &ldquo;Open Thought&rdquo; podcast Tuesday to say he was happy to be living in Asia.<br />
&ldquo;It&rsquo;s very safe here and very clean,&rdquo; he said of his new home.<br />
When asked if he could ever see himself returning to the U.S., the &ldquo;Make No Sense&rdquo; rapper replied, &ldquo;Never in life. No.&rdquo;<br />
The 26-year-old rapper thanked the presid]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/rapper-nba-youngboy-moves-to-south-korea-after-trump-pardon/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 18:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/rapper-nba-youngboy-moves-to-south-korea-after-trump-pardon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rakim, Kurupt &amp; Masta Killa &ndash; &lsquo;Goin Down&rsquo;&rsquo; ft. Kokane]]></title><description><![CDATA[The post Nipsey Hussle &amp; Bino Rideaux &ndash; &lsquo;PROLIFIC&rsquo; album first appeared on Rap Industry: New Hip Hop, Rap Videos, Music, News, &amp; more..]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/rakim-kurupt-amp-masta-killa-ndash-lsquogoin-downrsquorsquo-ft-kokane/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 17:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/rakim-kurupt-amp-masta-killa-ndash-lsquogoin-downrsquorsquo-ft-kokane/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[E-40 x Busta Rhymes – ‘Play If You Want’]]></title><description><![CDATA[&nbsp;<br />
Directed by Jae SynthThe post E-40 x Busta Rhymes &ndash; &lsquo;Play If You Want&rsquo; first appeared on Rap Industry: New Hip Hop, Rap Videos, Music, News, &amp; more..]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/e-40-x-busta-rhymes-play-if-you-want/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 17:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/e-40-x-busta-rhymes-play-if-you-want/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ms. Lauryn Hill &amp;The Musalini x 9th W More A &lsquo;The Don &amp; Eye 3: The Trilogy More Announced for 2026 Global Citizen Festival Lineup. album]]></title><description><![CDATA[The post The Musalini x 9th Wonder &ndash; &lsquo;The Don &amp; Eye 3: The Trilogy&rsquo; album first appeared on Rap Industry: New Hip Hop, Rap Videos, Music, News, &amp; more..]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/ms-lauryn-hill-ampthe-musalini-x-9th-w-more-a-lsquothe-don-amp-eye-3-the-trilogy-more-announced-for-2026-global-citizen-festival-lineup-album/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 17:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/ms-lauryn-hill-ampthe-musalini-x-9th-w-more-a-lsquothe-don-amp-eye-3-the-trilogy-more-announced-for-2026-global-citizen-festival-lineup-album/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DJ Akademiks Responds After NBA YoungBoy Calls Him Out Over Mother Video]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: YouTube / YoutubeDJ Akademiks is responding to NBA YoungBoy after the rapper called him out for sharing a video of his mother.The situation bean after YoungBoy sat down with Funny Marco for a rare interview, where the Louisiana rapper opened up about his relationship with his mother, Sherhonda Gaulden. During the conversation, YB said their relationship is nonexistent and that he does not plan on speaking with her again.That prompted Gaulden to respond, claiming her son was lying about t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/dj-akademiks-responds-after-nba-youngboy-calls-him-out-over-mother-video/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 16:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/dj-akademiks-responds-after-nba-youngboy-calls-him-out-over-mother-video/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Larry June And Jhené Aiko Seemingly Confirm Dating Rumors In “California Dreamin’” Video]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Scott Dudelson / GettyLarry June and Jhen&eacute; Aiko appear to be fueling dating rumors with some cozy moments in his latest music video.In the &ldquo;California Dreamin&rsquo;&rdquo; video, the two are seen cuddled up in several scenes. The first moment shows Larry and Jhen&eacute; pulling up to a spotlight in their respective Porsche, where they lock eyes before the video cuts to several intimate moments.The pair are later seen holding hands, with Jhen&eacute; even sitting on the Wes]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/larry-june-and-jhen-aiko-seemingly-confirm-dating-rumors-in-california-dreamin-video/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 22:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/larry-june-and-jhen-aiko-seemingly-confirm-dating-rumors-in-california-dreamin-video/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Level Up?: Sean Duffy Boasts About Hiring Gamers As Air Traffic Controllers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Getty Images / Sean Duffy / FortniteAnother one of Donald Trump&rsquo;s DEI Hires, Sean Duffy, is happy to report he solved the air traffic controller shortage he started when he fired thousands of workers a year and a half ago by fast-tracking gamers to fill those roles.<br />
We&rsquo;re not sure if this is gonna help frequent flyers feel any more confident when they board an airplane, but do know that an expert-level Fortnite player will be ensuring airplanes don&rsquo;t crash into each other in th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/level-up-sean-duffy-boasts-about-hiring-gamers-as-air-traffic-controllers/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 21:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/level-up-sean-duffy-boasts-about-hiring-gamers-as-air-traffic-controllers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Diddy Moved Out Solitary Confinement Following Prison Fight]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Justin Goff Photos / GettyIt has been reported that Diddy has been released from solitary confinement following an altercation with another inmate.&nbsp;Puff reportedly remained in confinement after a fight broke out between him and another prisoner in July. According to TMZ, the altercation allegedly began after the inmate insulted Diddy. The situation reportedly started with an exchange of words and some pushing before the two inmates began throwing hands.Correctional officers quickly]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/diddy-moved-out-solitary-confinement-following-prison-fight/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 20:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/diddy-moved-out-solitary-confinement-following-prison-fight/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fear Of God Takes Legal Action Against Alleged Essentials Bootleggers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Edward Berthelot / GettyFear Of God is cracking down on what it claims is a counterfeit operation selling fake versions of its highly popular clothing.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/fear-of-god-takes-legal-action-against-alleged-essentials-bootleggers/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 19:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/fear-of-god-takes-legal-action-against-alleged-essentials-bootleggers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Family Members of Sailors &amp; Marines Sound Alarm About Deteriorating Conditions Aboard USS Abraham Lincoln]]></title><description><![CDATA[Handout / U.S.S. Abraham LincolnIf you take the word of Donald Trump and his DEI hire of a Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, the military is the strongest it has ever been, but according to families and some active sailors, that is far from the truth.<br />
Spotted on Stars and Stripes, family members of the approximately 5,000 sailors and Marines currently on the USS Abraham Lincoln are sounding the alarm about the deteriorating mental health of their loved ones as they are currently being pushed to]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/family-members-of-sailors-amp-marines-sound-alarm-about-deteriorating-conditions-aboard-uss-abraham-lincoln/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 19:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/family-members-of-sailors-amp-marines-sound-alarm-about-deteriorating-conditions-aboard-uss-abraham-lincoln/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MIDiA Releases New 2026–2033 Global Music Forecasts.]]></title><description><![CDATA[According to a new report released by MIDiA &mdash; By 2033, global recorded music revenues are expected to grow by 62.9% to $121.1 billion, from $74.3 billion in 2025, as expanded rights become the second-fastest growing source of revenue after streaming.<br />
The MIDiA Research 2026&ndash;2033 Global Music Forecasts preview outlines a major transformation in the music business, moving from a pure streaming market into a highly diversified ecosystem.<br />
Here is the strategic breakdown of the report&rsq]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/midia-releases-new-20262033-global-music-forecasts/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 18:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/midia-releases-new-20262033-global-music-forecasts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Flock Safety Claims It Will Safeguard Citizens From Snooping]]></title><description><![CDATA[Flock Safety, which operates a network of cameras and other surveillance tools, has encountered public disdain over its existence. Amid lawsuits and privacy concerns raised by citizens, Flock Safety claims it has guardrails in place to make its technology ethically sound.<br />
According&nbsp;to a Bloomberg report, Flock Safety says it plans to announce today (August 13) changes that will expand privacy protections for citizens and clamp down on abuse of its network.<br />
One change of note is that the cur]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/flock-safety-claims-it-will-safeguard-citizens-from-snooping/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 18:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/flock-safety-claims-it-will-safeguard-citizens-from-snooping/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump’s Air Force One Jig Stokes Outrage and Jokes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Anna Moneymaker / GettyRecent reporting on President Donald Trump&rsquo;s escape from a Iranian assasination threat by slipping away from Air Force One in a catering cart last month gave off the air of an espionage thriller. But more details regarding the rest of the passengers &ndash; including cabinet members- being kept in the dark and in danger during the elaborate ruse has led some to ridicule the president and be outraged over the incident.The Washington Post&rsquo;s initial report]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/trumps-air-force-one-jig-stokes-outrage-and-jokes/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 18:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/trumps-air-force-one-jig-stokes-outrage-and-jokes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ms. Lauryn Hill &amp;The Musalini x 9th W More A &lsquo;The Don &amp; Eye 3: The Trilogy More Announced for 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Today Global Citizen, the world&rsquo;s largest movement to end extreme poverty, announced the lineup for the 2026 Global Citizen Festival will include Ms. Lauryn Hill &amp; Wyclef Jean celebrating the 30th anniversary of Fugees&rsquo; seminal album &lsquo;The Score,&rsquo; Lenny Kravitz, John Legend, Lainey Wilson, Shaboozey, and TOMORROW X TOGETHER. Taking place on Central Park&rsquo;s Great Lawn on Saturday, September 26, the festival will be hosted by Hugh Jackman, and feature appearances by]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/ms-lauryn-hill-ampthe-musalini-x-9th-w-more-a-lsquothe-don-amp-eye-3-the-trilogy-more-announced-for-2026/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 18:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/ms-lauryn-hill-ampthe-musalini-x-9th-w-more-a-lsquothe-don-amp-eye-3-the-trilogy-more-announced-for-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Styles P – ‘Ghostmaster’]]></title><description><![CDATA[The post Styles P &ndash; &lsquo;Ghostmaster&rsquo; first appeared on Rap Industry: New Hip Hop, Rap Videos, Music, News, &amp; more..]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/styles-p-ghostmaster/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 17:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/styles-p-ghostmaster/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Roc Nation Shuts Down Completed JAŸ-Z LP Rumor]]></title><description><![CDATA[JA&Yuml;-Z&lsquo;s return to the stage, along with the evolution of his hairstyle, naturally has the Hip-Hop and music world buzzing in anticipation. While speculation from music insiders and fans alike is high about the possibility of a new JA&Yuml;-Z album, Roc Nation stopped the rumors of a completed project dead in its tracks.Music executive Ray Daniels, who has helped propel some of music&rsquo;s biggest stars across various genres, took to his Ray Daniels Presents podcast to make a strong]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/roc-nation-shuts-down-completed-ja-z-lp-rumor/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 17:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/roc-nation-shuts-down-completed-ja-z-lp-rumor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nipsey Hussle x Bino Rideaux x Cardi B – ‘I Just Wanna Know’]]></title><description><![CDATA[The post Nipsey Hussle x Bino Rideaux x Cardi B &ndash; &lsquo;I Just Wanna Know&rsquo; first appeared on Rap Industry: New Hip Hop, Rap Videos, Music, News, &amp; more..]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/nipsey-hussle-x-bino-rideaux-x-cardi-b-i-just-wanna-know/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 17:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/nipsey-hussle-x-bino-rideaux-x-cardi-b-i-just-wanna-know/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yasiin Bey – ‘Priority’]]></title><description><![CDATA[&nbsp;<br />
Directed by Cognito for Frolab.Edited by Jewell Green &amp; Cognito for Frolab.<br />
SONG CREDITS:Written by Dante Smith, Jean Daval, Bobby Hebb, Sandy Brown.The post Yasiin Bey &ndash; &lsquo;Priority&rsquo; first appeared on Rap Industry: New Hip Hop, Rap Videos, Music, News, &amp; more..]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/yasiin-bey-priority/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 17:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/yasiin-bey-priority/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Apollo Brown &amp; Skyzoo &ndash; &lsquo;God Given&rsquo;]]></title><description><![CDATA[&nbsp;<br />
Apollo Brown &amp; Skyzoo return with &ldquo;God Given,&rdquo; the new single from their forthcoming collaborative album Luxury Tax.<br />
Ten years after their acclaimed 2016 album The Easy Truth, the Detroit producer and Brooklyn emcee reunite for a new chapter, continuing timeless production, razor-sharp lyricism, and the chemistry that made their first project a modern underground classic.The post Apollo Brown &amp; Skyzoo &ndash; &lsquo;God Given&rsquo; first appeared on Rap Industry: New]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/apollo-brown-amp-skyzoo-ndash-lsquogod-givenrsquo/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 17:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/apollo-brown-amp-skyzoo-ndash-lsquogod-givenrsquo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tyga Gets 0 Rating From Pitchfork For AI-boosted $tarface LP]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tyga released his ninth studio album, $tarface, at the end of last month and dropped a bombshell on fans in an interview surrounding the project. After admitting that he used AI to complete $tarface, Pitchfork unceremoniously granted his album a rare 0 rating as a result.It was bad news for the California native when, during an interview with VIBE, Tyga admitted to using AI. In his view, he viewed the use of AI as a tool akin to how some vocalists used Auto-Tune. With growing anti-AI sentiment a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/tyga-gets-0-rating-from-pitchfork-for-ai-boosted-tarface-lp/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 17:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/tyga-gets-0-rating-from-pitchfork-for-ai-boosted-tarface-lp/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Megan Thee Stallion Says Social Media Helps “Terrible Songs” Blow Up]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: JC Olivera/WireImage / JC Olivera/WireImageMegan Thee Stallion is keeping it real about what she believes is one of the downsides of social media.The Houston Hottie has experienced firsthand how social media can turn a song into a massive hit. Her 2020 single &ldquo;Savage&rdquo; took over the internet during quarantine, with the viral Savage dance challenge becoming a cultural moment.The song became so popular that Beyonc&eacute; hopped on the remix, taking it to even greater heights. T]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/megan-thee-stallion-says-social-media-helps-terrible-songs-blow-up/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 15:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/megan-thee-stallion-says-social-media-helps-terrible-songs-blow-up/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA YoungBoy Is Done With America, Heads To South Korea]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Julia Beverly / GettyNBA YoungBoy has apparently taken his talents to South Korea, for now.In a recent interview with Funny Marco on his&nbsp;Open Thoughts&nbsp;podcast, the MASA rapper revealed that he will no longer be living in the United States. Instead, he has decided to plant his roots in, of all places, South Korea.&nbsp;At one point, Funny Marco asked him if he would ever consider moving back. YB responded by saying, &ldquo;Never in life.&rdquo; He did add, however, that he is op]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/nba-youngboy-is-done-with-america-heads-to-south-korea/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 22:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/nba-youngboy-is-done-with-america-heads-to-south-korea/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pinkchyu Confirms Drake Is Buying Her Mom A House]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: RapDirect / InstagramPinkchyu, an Instagram star and OnlyFans model who recently encountered Drake on a speed dating segment on a NELK stream, has confirmed some details. After winning the speed dating competition, Pinkchyu confirmed that Drake is indeed purchasing a home for her mother.<br />
Talking with TMZ, Pinkchyu, who became popular on social media for cosplaying before hitting the OnlyFans lane, shared that the chemistry she and Drake shared during the speed dating segment was a good t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/pinkchyu-confirms-drake-is-buying-her-mom-a-house/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 20:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/pinkchyu-confirms-drake-is-buying-her-mom-a-house/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rod Wave Facing More Than 90GB Of Alleged Evidence In 2025 Shooting Case]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Scott Legato / GettyRod Wave&rsquo;s 2025 shooting case has taken a new turn, and it could spell trouble for the Florida artist.In late July, prosecutors reportedly revealed they have obtained more than 90GB of evidence related to the shooting that occurred in April 2025 in Atlanta. The SoulFly artist is currently facing 14 charges from the incident.Among the charges are aggravated assault, possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony, pointing or aiming a gun at another per]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/rod-wave-facing-more-than-90gb-of-alleged-evidence-in-2025-shooting-case/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 19:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/rod-wave-facing-more-than-90gb-of-alleged-evidence-in-2025-shooting-case/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sink Your Claws Into &lsquo;Marvel&rsquo;s Wolverine&rsquo; PS5 Bundle &amp; Accessories]]></title><description><![CDATA[PlayStation / PS5 / Marvel&rsquo;s WolverineThe good folks at PlayStation aren&rsquo;t letting the ongoing outcry over their move away from physical discs and price hikes stop them from announcing a new Marvel&rsquo;s Wolverine PS5 console bundle.<br />
Just like Spider-Man before him, Wolverine is also getting a PS5 console bundle, but his literally a cut above the webcrawlers.<br />
The PS5 console that was packaged with Insomniac Games&rsquo; stellar Marvel&rsquo;s Spider-Man 2 game featured the original]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/sink-your-claws-into-lsquomarvelrsquos-wolverinersquo-ps5-bundle-amp-accessories/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 19:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/sink-your-claws-into-lsquomarvelrsquos-wolverinersquo-ps5-bundle-amp-accessories/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jungle Brothers’ Afrika Baby Bam Falls Offstage During Set]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Jungle Brothers are true staples of Hip-Hop culture, most especially the melding of House alongside the music that informs said culture. The longtime duo is back in the news after a Jungle Brothers set had a bit of a mishap with member Afrika Baby Bam falling offstage during a performance.The Jungle Brothers were part of Skratch Bastid&rsquo;s Bastid&rsquo;s BBQ at Sadie&rsquo;s Garden Bar in the South Street Seaport area in New York, rocking for an enthusiastic crowd. The pair were in the m]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/jungle-brothers-afrika-baby-bam-falls-offstage-during-set/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 19:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/jungle-brothers-afrika-baby-bam-falls-offstage-during-set/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Denzel Curry &amp; Kenneth Blume Announce New Album &lsquo;ii&rsquo; + New Single and Video.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Denzel Curry and producer Kenny Beats return to announce their forthcoming new album ii, arriving on August 21st via Loma Vista Recordings. Alongside the announcement, the duo also shares a new single and accompanying video from the project. &ldquo;DIFFERENCE,&rdquo; featuring Yebba, sets the tone as the first taste of their new chapter and the long-anticipated follow-up to their acclaimed 2020 joint project UNLOCKED.<br />
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Across nine tracks, ii finds the pair of visionary artists refre]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/denzel-curry-amp-kenneth-blume-announce-new-album-lsquoiirsquo-new-single-and-video/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 19:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/denzel-curry-amp-kenneth-blume-announce-new-album-lsquoiirsquo-new-single-and-video/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NYPD’s legendary ‘Hip-Hop Cop’ Derrick Parker, Who Investigated Rap’s Biggest Stars and Murders, Dead at 65.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Derrick Parker, the former NYPD detective known as the &ldquo;Hip-Hop Cop&rdquo; for his work in the city&rsquo;s rap-related intelligence unit in the 1990s, has died. He was 65.<br />
His brother, Ralph, told Fox News he died unexpectedly on July 24 at a hospital in New York&rsquo;s Nassau County. He did not give a cause.<br />
A funeral is scheduled for Thursday at the J Foster Phillips Funeral Home in Jamaica, New York.<br />
Derrick J. Parker was the former head of the NYPD&rsquo;s rap intelligence unit when]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/nypds-legendary-hip-hop-cop-derrick-parker-who-investigated-raps-biggest-stars-and-murders-dead-at-65/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 18:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/nypds-legendary-hip-hop-cop-derrick-parker-who-investigated-raps-biggest-stars-and-murders-dead-at-65/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Never Scared: Jalen Brunson Says Knicks Will Be Ready For LeBron James &amp; 76ers On Opening Night]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: WWE / GettyIt&rsquo;s official! The New York Knicks will be hosting LeBron James and the Philadelphia 76ers for their season opener on Oct. 20. And while we&rsquo;re sure that James and his new &ldquo;super team&rdquo; will be looking to spoil the decades-long-awaited ring ceremony and raising of a championship banner in Madison Square Garden, NBA Finals MVP Jalen Brunson promises the Knicks will be ready.On Tuesday (Aug. 11), the NBA released its opening night schedule and decided it wo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/never-scared-jalen-brunson-says-knicks-will-be-ready-for-lebron-james-amp-76ers-on-opening-night/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 18:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/never-scared-jalen-brunson-says-knicks-will-be-ready-for-lebron-james-amp-76ers-on-opening-night/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BMG and Suno Announce Global Strategic Alliance Advancing AI Music Opportunities And Revenue Streams.]]></title><description><![CDATA[BMG and Suno, the leader in AI music creation tools, have announced a global alliance that establishes a strategic framework covering BMG&rsquo;s recorded and music publishing repertoire. The deal is part of Suno&rsquo;s upcoming launch of its first music model developed in partnership with the music industry.<br />
Together, the companies will develop entirely&#8239;new music&#8239;experiences that reimagine how artists and fans can connect. The agreement ensures that&#8239;BMG&#8239;artists and song]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/bmg-and-suno-announce-global-strategic-alliance-advancing-ai-music-opportunities-and-revenue-streams/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 18:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/bmg-and-suno-announce-global-strategic-alliance-advancing-ai-music-opportunities-and-revenue-streams/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wayne Barrow, Notorious B.I.G.’s Manager Wins Catalog Battle Over Faith Evans]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wayne Barrow, the former manager of late rapper The Notorious B.I.G., was victorious in a legal battle with Faith Evans. The pair clashed over the catalog payments, with Wayne Barrow now gaining the stake that was once solely for B.I.G.&rsquo;s mother, the late Voletta Wallace.Rolling Stone reports that Wayne Barrow, 61, has won the first of two lawsuits over the proceeds from the sale of a stake in B.I.G.&rsquo;s music catalog and intellectual property.A Delaware Court of Chancery judge ruled i]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/wayne-barrow-notorious-bigs-manager-wins-catalog-battle-over-faith-evans/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 18:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/wayne-barrow-notorious-bigs-manager-wins-catalog-battle-over-faith-evans/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sherrionn – ‘Slow’ (Acoustic Version)]]></title><description><![CDATA[&nbsp;<br />
Shot by Chicago&rsquo;s own Diamond Visuals, the acoustic version of &ldquo;Slow&rdquo; strips the record down, with Sherrionn&rsquo;s silky, sultry vocals draped over Verner&rsquo;s warm guitar strings.The post Sherrionn &ndash; &lsquo;Slow&rsquo; (Acoustic Version) first appeared on Rap Industry: New Hip Hop, Rap Videos, Music, News, &amp; more..]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/sherrionn-slow-acoustic-version/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 17:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/sherrionn-slow-acoustic-version/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Larry June &amp; Jhen&eacute; Aiko &ndash; &lsquo;California Dream&rsquo;]]></title><description><![CDATA[The post Larry June &amp; Jhen&eacute; Aiko &ndash; &lsquo;California Dream&rsquo; first appeared on Rap Industry: New Hip Hop, Rap Videos, Music, News, &amp; more..]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/larry-june-amp-jheneacute-aiko-ndash-lsquocalifornia-dreamrsquo/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 17:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/larry-june-amp-jheneacute-aiko-ndash-lsquocalifornia-dreamrsquo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fabolous – ‘Lorena’ Freestyle]]></title><description><![CDATA[The post Fabolous &ndash; &lsquo;Lorena&rsquo; Freestyle first appeared on Rap Industry: New Hip Hop, Rap Videos, Music, News, &amp; more..]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/fabolous-lorena-freestyle/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 17:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/fabolous-lorena-freestyle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Adam22 Says Lena The Plug “Went Over The Line” During Drake Date]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Amy Sussman / GettyAdam22 went out bad this past weekend as his wife, Lena The Plug, appeared on Drake&rsquo;s dating show.The &ldquo;20 v. 1&rdquo; Drizzy referred to was a bit different this time. Instead of going against everyone in the rap game, Drake was matched with a group of potential partners, ultimate having to choose a winner at the end. One of those contestants was Lena, Adam22&rsquo;s wife.Lena set the tone early, tossing her wedding ring to show The Boy how serious she was]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/adam22-says-lena-the-plug-went-over-the-line-during-drake-date/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 16:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/adam22-says-lena-the-plug-went-over-the-line-during-drake-date/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Beyoncé Drops New Visual To JAŸ-Z-Assisted “MORNING DEW (DONK)”]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Roc Nation / Roc NationLast week, Beyonc&eacute; surprised everyone by having her ride-or-die hubby, JA&Yuml;-Z, jump on the remix to her new single &ldquo;MORNING DEW (DONK),&rdquo; and on Monday (Aug. 10), Bey and JA&Yuml; dropped a new visual for their latest collaborative cut.Using some black-and-white cinematography to showcase her still-stunning physical beauty and reminding everyone what JA&Yuml;-Z comes home to daily (lucky bastard), Beyonc&eacute; continues to prove to be a time]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/beyonc-drops-new-visual-to-ja-z-assisted-morning-dew-donk/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/beyonc-drops-new-visual-to-ja-z-assisted-morning-dew-donk/</guid></item></channel></rss>