<?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>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 04:40:00 +0200</lastBuildDate><item><title><![CDATA[&lsquo;Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4&rsquo; &amp; Fanatics Fest Was A Perfect Match]]></title><description><![CDATA[Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Grudge Match at Fanatics Fest at Javits Center on July 19, 2026, in New York City.<br />
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 was officially announced and revealed back in May, and now it took over Fanatics Fest in New York City for four days.<br />
Now, I know you&rsquo;re wondering why in the world Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4, the latest installment in the Infinity Ward-developed world of Call of Duty, is at a sports convention? Well, the answer is quite simple: Call of Duty is]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/lsquocall-of-duty-modern-warfare-4rsquo-amp-fanatics-fest-was-a-perfect-match/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 04:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/lsquocall-of-duty-modern-warfare-4rsquo-amp-fanatics-fest-was-a-perfect-match/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Donald Trump Made An Absolute Fool Out of Himself During Spain’s World Cup Celebration]]></title><description><![CDATA[Getty Images / Donald Trump / FIFA World Cup / SpainThere is something clearly wrong with Donald Trump. The current occupant of the White House always has to make himself the center of attention; that childlike behavior was on full display as Spain&rsquo;s national team tried to celebrate its 2026 FIFA World Cup victory.<br />
Despite what MAGA glazers are saying, those weren&rsquo;t loud cheers and raucous applauding Trump was receiving at the World Cup Final match between Spain and Argentina; they w]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/donald-trump-made-an-absolute-fool-out-of-himself-during-spains-world-cup-celebration/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 22:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/donald-trump-made-an-absolute-fool-out-of-himself-during-spains-world-cup-celebration/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Childish Gambino Previews New Kendrick Lamar Song On Gilga Radio]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Emma McIntyre / GettyLooks like we have some new Kendrick Lamar music coming sooner than expected.&nbsp;After an historical 2024 that saw the Compton MC dominate headlines with his back-and-forth with Drake, release the knock-out blow &ldquo;Not Like Us,&rdquo; and cap off the year with GNX, Kendrick is back. Fans can expect his latest vocals when &ldquo;How To Pray&rdquo; drops on August 28.The upcoming track is a collaboration between DJ Dahi and Amber Mark, with Kendrick lending a fea]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/childish-gambino-previews-new-kendrick-lamar-song-on-gilga-radio/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 22:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/childish-gambino-previews-new-kendrick-lamar-song-on-gilga-radio/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Funk Flex Puts DJ Enuff On Blast With Explosive Payola Allegations]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Johnny Nunez / GettyA longtime feud between two of New York hip-hop radio&rsquo;s biggest personalities has taken an explosive new turn. Funk Flex is accusing DJ Enuff of taking money under the table.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/funk-flex-puts-dj-enuff-on-blast-with-explosive-payola-allegations/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 21:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/funk-flex-puts-dj-enuff-on-blast-with-explosive-payola-allegations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Senator John Fetterman Ridiculed For “Devotion To Israel”]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Bill Clark / GettyRecent comments from Democratic Senator John Fetterman during a television appearance have left him open to high criticism, particularly for his apparent devotion to Israel and his ties to the late Senator Lindsey Graham.Fetterman appeared on &ldquo;Sunday Morning Futures,&rdquo; hosted by Maria Baritomo on Sunday (July 19), which airs on Fox News. Baritomo and Fetterman were discussing the current war in Iran, when she made the segway. &ldquo;You are a Democrat, yet yo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/senator-john-fetterman-ridiculed-for-devotion-to-israel/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 19:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/senator-john-fetterman-ridiculed-for-devotion-to-israel/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mamdani Threatens Arrest If Netanyahu Enters NYC]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Anadolu / GettyA potentially tense situation for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is approaching in the fall, as New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has voiced his intent to arrest the politician for war crimes if he steps foot in the city.Mamdani expressed those sentiments during an interview with The New York Times, which was published on Saturday (July 18). He was asked on what he would do given that Netanyahu is reportedly planning to attend the United Nations General Assembl]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/mamdani-threatens-arrest-if-netanyahu-enters-nyc/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 19:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/mamdani-threatens-arrest-if-netanyahu-enters-nyc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Report: Legendary DJ Bigga Rankin Reportedly Passes Away At 50]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: @biggarankin00 / InstagramLegendary DJ and Hip-Hop tastemaker Bigga Rankin has reportedly passed away, according to Think It&rsquo;s A Game Records.<br />
The record label shared the heartbreaking news in a social media post, honoring the Southern Hip-Hop icon&rsquo;s impact on both the culture and the countless artists he helped along the way.&ldquo;A timeless legacy, an icon, a voice that changed lives, built careers, and inspired generations. There will never be another Bigga Rankin.&nbsp;&]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/report-legendary-dj-bigga-rankin-reportedly-passes-away-at-50/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 17:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/report-legendary-dj-bigga-rankin-reportedly-passes-away-at-50/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Avengers Need A Miracle In First Long-Awaited ‘Doomsday’ Trailer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Marvel Studios / Avengers: DoomsdayAfter seeing one big bad shelved for another, a cast announcement just using chairs, a bunch of random clips, and cryptic messages from the Russo brothers, we finally have our first Avengers: Doomsday trailer: spoiler alert, it was worth the wait.<br />
MCU fans woke up on a glorious morning to the arrival of the first trailer for Avengers: Doomsday that Marvel Studios had loaded in the chamber for a while, since many people had already seen it at Cinema Con and othe]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/the-avengers-need-a-miracle-in-first-long-awaited-doomsday-trailer/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 16:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/the-avengers-need-a-miracle-in-first-long-awaited-doomsday-trailer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lil Wayne Announces New Sports Podcast, “The Joint Venture Show”]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: handout / Republic RecordsLil Wayne is back in his podcasting bag, announcing his latest project, The Joint Venture Show.Teaming up with sports talk radio veteran Craig Carton, the duo will officially launch the show on July 22 via YouTube. The new podcast follows Wayne&rsquo;s successful run hosting Young Money Radio on Apple Music, where he&rsquo;s sat down with guests including Eminem, Lil Baby, Kevin Durant, and many more.One thing the world knows about the New Orleans MC is his love]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/lil-wayne-announces-new-sports-podcast-the-joint-venture-show/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 16:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/lil-wayne-announces-new-sports-podcast-the-joint-venture-show/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump’s Primetime Election Address Debunked In Real Time ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: BRENDAN SMIALOWSKI / GettyOn Thursday evening (July 16), President Donald Trump delivered a primetime address to the nation, focusing on a topic that he refuses to let go of &ndash; election interference and &ldquo;vulnerabilities.&rdquo;In the 25-minute speech, he reiterated his previous false claims that the 2020 election (which he lost to former President Joe Biden) was &ldquo;rigged,&rdquo; and went on to claim that &ldquo;Our elections were left vulnerable to being rigged and stolen]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/trumps-primetime-election-address-debunked-in-real-time/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 15:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/trumps-primetime-election-address-debunked-in-real-time/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Travis Scott &amp; Knicks Player Jordan Clarkson Were Kicked Out The Club After Bottles Flew]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Andrew Lipovsky/Arturo Holmes / GettyAs Knicks fans continue to rejoice and bask in the glory of New York&rsquo;s first NBA championship in 53 years, the Knicks players have been seen making all kinds of publicity rounds in New York City in recent weeks, but Jordan Clarkson seems to have inserted himself into a little drama as he continued to celebrate his first NBA championship.According to TMZ, Clarkson got himself into a situation with Travis Scott of all people while turning up at Ze]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/travis-scott-amp-knicks-player-jordan-clarkson-were-kicked-out-the-club-after-bottles-flew/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 14:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/travis-scott-amp-knicks-player-jordan-clarkson-were-kicked-out-the-club-after-bottles-flew/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hollywood Legend Tony Danza Talks Mob Boss, Power Book III: Raising Kanan, Being A Kind Person]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hollywood Legend Tony Danza Talks Mob Boss, Power Book III: Raising Kanan, Being A Kind Person]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/hollywood-legend-tony-danza-talks-mob-boss-power-book-iii-raising-kanan-being-a-kind-person/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 19:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/hollywood-legend-tony-danza-talks-mob-boss-power-book-iii-raising-kanan-being-a-kind-person/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alt-Right Clowns Andrew &amp; Tristan Tate Arrested In Miami]]></title><description><![CDATA[Andrei Pungovschi / Andrew Tate / Tristan TateIt might be a wrap for alt-right clowns and misogynist lames Andrew Tate and Tristan Tate.The saxophones are getting louder for lame influencers and two of the loudest voices in the manosphere, Andrew Tate and his brother, after they cuffs were slapped on them by U.S. Marshals in Miami on Saturday night.<br />
The best part is that there is a video of the arrest happening.<br />
U.S. Marshals Service tells NPR that the two influencers who gained popularity by gi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/alt-right-clowns-andrew-amp-tristan-tate-arrested-in-miami/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 17:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/alt-right-clowns-andrew-amp-tristan-tate-arrested-in-miami/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Eric Benét Says There’s No Bad Blood With JAŸ-Z Nearly A Decade After Being Mentioned On ‘4:44’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Gilbert Flores / GettyEric Ben&eacute;t says there&rsquo;s no love lost between him and JA&Yuml;-Z, nearly a decade after being name-dropped on 4:44.The R&amp;B singer caught a stray back in 2017 when Hov took aim at him on &ldquo;Kill Jay-Z,&rdquo; rapping:&ldquo;You almost went Eric Ben&eacute;t / Let the baddest girl in the world get away / I don&rsquo;t even know what else to say / N*gga, never go Eric Ben&eacute;t.&rdquo;The &ldquo;baddest girl in the world&rdquo; lyric was a refere]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/eric-bent-says-theres-no-bad-blood-with-ja-z-nearly-a-decade-after-being-mentioned-on-444/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 22:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/eric-bent-says-theres-no-bad-blood-with-ja-z-nearly-a-decade-after-being-mentioned-on-444/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[HOT 97 Summer Jam 2026 Reveals Star-Studded Lineup Featuring Yung Miami, Fetty Wap &amp; More]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Johnny Nunez / GettyHOT 97 has officially unveiled the lineup for&nbsp;Summer Jam 2026, bringing another stacked roster of Hip-Hop stars to the Prudential Center in Newark, N.J., on&nbsp;Friday, July 24.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/hot-97-summer-jam-2026-reveals-star-studded-lineup-featuring-yung-miami-fetty-wap-amp-more/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 19:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/hot-97-summer-jam-2026-reveals-star-studded-lineup-featuring-yung-miami-fetty-wap-amp-more/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Biggest Takeaways From Rick Ross’ New Album, ’Set In Stone’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: @richforever / InstagramRick Ross is back with a new project, Set In Stone, and he&rsquo;s staying true to his roots.The Biggest Boss took a brief hiatus from releasing albums before returning with his latest offering. His last project, Too Good To Be True with Meek Mill, dropped in 2023. As for solo efforts, fans have been waiting since 2022, making Set In Stone his first solo album in four years.Ross came through with a strategic feature list, tapping collaborators he&rsquo;s built che]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/biggest-takeaways-from-rick-ross-new-album-set-in-stone/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 19:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/biggest-takeaways-from-rick-ross-new-album-set-in-stone/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump Administration’s CDC Cuts Under Fire After Cyclospora Outbreak]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cyclospora, the cause of the rising cases of cyclosporiasis across the country, reportedly linked to produce, has become a buzzword of late. With the Cyclospora outbreak ravaging much of the nation, some are examining the connection between President Donald Trump&lsquo;s cuts to the CDC as a possible root cause.Forbes reports that thousands of American citizens have been stricken with Cyclospora cayetanensis, the parasite that causes explosive diarrhea, stomach cramping, fatigue, fevers, and nau]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/trump-administrations-cdc-cuts-under-fire-after-cyclospora-outbreak/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 19:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/trump-administrations-cdc-cuts-under-fire-after-cyclospora-outbreak/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Desiigner Arrested For Alleged Domestic Violence Incident]]></title><description><![CDATA[Desiigner has largely disappeared from the music front, making headlines earlier this year due to an alleged domestic violence incident. According to a new report, Desiigner was arrested again on alleged domestic violence charges along with three other counts.Local outlet WBTW reports that Desiigner, real name Sidney Selby III, was arrested in Horry County, South Carolina, on Wednday (July 16) on charges of second-degree domestic violence; two counts of malicious injury to animals, personal prop]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/desiigner-arrested-for-alleged-domestic-violence-incident/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 17:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/desiigner-arrested-for-alleged-domestic-violence-incident/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pooh Shiesty Allegedly Paid $5K To Help Rob Gucci Mane, Court Documents Claim]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Paras Griffin / GettyAs the Pooh Shiesty case continues to unfold, more details surrounding the alleged kidnapping and robbery of Gucci Mane are coming to light.The Memphis rapper&rsquo;s co-defendant, Terrance Rodgers, has requested a detention hearing after being accused of accepting payment for his alleged role in the crime. Federal prosecutors claim Rodgers was compensated for participating in the alleged robbery and kidnapping plot.According to court documents, Rodgers allegedly rec]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/pooh-shiesty-allegedly-paid-5k-to-help-rob-gucci-mane-court-documents-claim/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 16:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/pooh-shiesty-allegedly-paid-5k-to-help-rob-gucci-mane-court-documents-claim/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Word? : PlayStation 6 Could Be A Digital Handheld Console]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bernard Smalls / iOne Digital / HHW GamingSony is currently on a lot of gamers&rsquo; sh*t list following the announcement that PlayStation would be killing physical discs in January 2028, and these new reports about the PlayStation 6 could be part of the reason why.<br />
Speaking at a recent business meeting, CEO&nbsp;Hideaki Nishino&nbsp;discussed the company&rsquo;s future in the hardware department, and the PlayStation Portal, which has been a surprise hit, could be the first step toward a &ldquo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/word-playstation-6-could-be-a-digital-handheld-console/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 13:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/word-playstation-6-could-be-a-digital-handheld-console/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jay-Z and Dame Dash Hilariously Parodied By traptoonslab]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jay-Z and Dame Dash Hilariously Parodied By traptoonslab]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/jay-z-and-dame-dash-hilariously-parodied-by-traptoonslab/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 03:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/jay-z-and-dame-dash-hilariously-parodied-by-traptoonslab/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Poker Pro Jared Griener Allegedly Hogtied &amp; Robbed In Vegas]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jared Griener, a professional poker player based in California by way of Utah, was a recent winner at the World Series of Poker with a five-figure haul. After cashing out, Jared Griener claims that thieves were awaiting him at his rental property and relieved him of his winnings.Taking to X, Jared Griener shared his account of the incident, along with a screenshot.<br />
The caption of the post reads as follows:Last after busting the closer I collected payouts from the summer and drove back to my Airb]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/poker-pro-jared-griener-allegedly-hogtied-amp-robbed-in-vegas/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 01:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/poker-pro-jared-griener-allegedly-hogtied-amp-robbed-in-vegas/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Black Celebrities Who Have Supported Donald Trump]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Win McNamee / GettyPolitics has become one of the fastest ways to divide the internet, and celebrities are finding that out in real time. Check out the Black celebrities who have publicly supported Donald Trump and his MAGA mission.&nbsp;Whether it is endorsing a candidate, performing at a political event, speaking at a convention, or simply sharing an opinion online, public figures are noticing that fans are paying close attention to more than just music, movies, and sports.&nbsp;For Bl]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/black-celebrities-who-have-supported-donald-trump/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 23:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/black-celebrities-who-have-supported-donald-trump/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kocky Ka On How Meek Mill Helped Turn “Dark Nights” Into A Breakout Moment]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Johnny Nunez / GettyRising New York rapper Kocky Ka stopped by Hip-Hop Wired to share his journey from being overlooked to landing a remix with one of his biggest inspirations.The Brooklyn native is fully aware of the big shoes he has to fill, embracing the underdog role and proudly calling himself &ldquo;the best-kept secret.&rdquo;&ldquo;Before we even had that shot, sometimes I felt overlooked. Everybody is saying a name like &lsquo;Yo, he&rsquo;s fire.&rsquo; But I was like &lsquo;Da]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/kocky-ka-on-how-meek-mill-helped-turn-dark-nights-into-a-breakout-moment/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 21:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/kocky-ka-on-how-meek-mill-helped-turn-dark-nights-into-a-breakout-moment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Todd Blanche’s Senate Hearing Full Of Major Stumbles]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Anadolu / GettyOn Wednesday (July 15), Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche appeared before the Senate on Capitol Hill for a confirmation hearing. The proceedings would soon get testy, and be scrutinized on social media for some stumbles by the favored lawyer of President Donald Trump.A sign of things to come &ndash; and another viral moment for those calling for age limits in Congress &ndash; was offered up by Senator Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), who introduced Blanche as &ldquo;Mr. Branch&]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/todd-blanches-senate-hearing-full-of-major-stumbles/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 19:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/todd-blanches-senate-hearing-full-of-major-stumbles/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Warner Bros. Drops 1st Teaser Trailer For ‘The Batman 2’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: X/@mattreevesLA / Matt ReevesFour years after Matt Reeves surprised comic book fans with his impressive iteration of the Dark Knight in The Batman starring Robert Pattinson (who knew?), we&rsquo;re finally a bit closer to see what he has in store for us with his long-awaited sequel, The Batman 2. (Simplicity goes a long way sometimes.)Months after it was confirmed that both Sebastian Stan and Scarlett Johansson had joined the cast of The Batman 2, Warner Bros. Studios dropped its first t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/warner-bros-drops-1st-teaser-trailer-for-the-batman-2/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 18:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/warner-bros-drops-1st-teaser-trailer-for-the-batman-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lupe Fiasco Announces Tour With B.o.B &amp; Gym Class Heroes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lupe Fiasco has garnered a lot of attention lately for his observations on Kendrick Lamar, Nas, and lyricism. While the rapper and educator could easily rest on his laurels, Lupe Fiasco will hit the road later this year for a national tour with support from fellow former Atlantic Records artists, B.o.B and Gym Class Heroes.<br />
The announcement of the Back To Basics Tour was made via Lupe Fiasco&rsquo;s Instagram page, which shows off the tour poster featuring the Chicago MC, Gym Class Heroes lead v]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/lupe-fiasco-announces-tour-with-bob-amp-gym-class-heroes/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 17:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/lupe-fiasco-announces-tour-with-bob-amp-gym-class-heroes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Woman Charged In Stabbing Death Of Houston Rapper Judy World]]></title><description><![CDATA[Judy World, a rapper on the rise based in Houston, was stabbed to death last weekend, leading to an arrest. Kayla Wynita Rodgers was charged with manslaughter after stabbing Judy World in the leg, who later succumbed to the injury.Local outlet Fox 26 reports that Judy World, real name Krystal Jordan, was reportedly stabbed by Rodgers on July 11 around 10 PM local time. While details of what led to the stabbing are still under investigation, Rodgers and Jordan were known to each other.Rodgers, ac]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/woman-charged-in-stabbing-death-of-houston-rapper-judy-world/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 16:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/woman-charged-in-stabbing-death-of-houston-rapper-judy-world/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Happy Birthday, Assata Shakur: We Still Carry It On In Your Name]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Laylah Barrayn / Assata Shakur Archives ProjectToday would have been Assata Shakur&rsquo;s 79th birthday. Although the legendary freedom fighter joined the ancestors on Sept. 25, 2025, her memory, legacy, and impact are still here to remind us that the work is not done and that we have so much more to accomplish.&nbsp;If you had been in the room at the Riverside Church in New York on May 30 as we celebrated the life of Assata the mother, Assata the grandmother, Assata the activist, Assat]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/happy-birthday-assata-shakur-we-still-carry-it-on-in-your-name/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 16:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/happy-birthday-assata-shakur-we-still-carry-it-on-in-your-name/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Big30 Shuts Down Snitching Rumors, “Don’t Believe The Hype”]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Michael Loccisano / GettyBig30 is calling cap on the rumors surrounding his name.Earlier this year, the Memphis rapper was reportedly implicated in the alleged kidnapping and robbery of Gucci Mane in an effort to get Pooh Shiesty released from his 1017 record deal. According to reports, after returning home, Shiesty wanted out of his contract and allegedly took matter into his own hands.Court documents claims that video footage of the alleged incident was recorded on Big30&rsquo;s phone,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/big30-shuts-down-snitching-rumors-dont-believe-the-hype/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 16:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/big30-shuts-down-snitching-rumors-dont-believe-the-hype/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rick Ross's Set In Stone Listening Event, Big Daddy Kane, Deon Cole, AllHipHop's Jigsaw + More]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rick Ross's Set In Stone Listening Event, Big Daddy Kane, Deon Cole, AllHipHop's Jigsaw + More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/rick-rosss-set-in-stone-listening-event-big-daddy-kane-deon-cole-allhiphops-jigsaw-more/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 16:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/rick-rosss-set-in-stone-listening-event-big-daddy-kane-deon-cole-allhiphops-jigsaw-more/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pause! Jim Jones And Busta Rhymes Have Fun But Internet Sad &quot;AYO!&quot;]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pause! Jim Jones And Busta Rhymes Have Fun But Internet Sad &quot;AYO!&quot;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/pause-jim-jones-and-busta-rhymes-have-fun-but-internet-sad-quotayoquot/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 05:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/pause-jim-jones-and-busta-rhymes-have-fun-but-internet-sad-quotayoquot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Daphne Joy Tells DJ Akademiks She’s “Scared Of Love” After Past Relationships]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Jerritt Clark / GettyDaphne Joy is opening up about the emotional scars left by past relationships and why an unexpected connection with DJ Akademiks has helped her look at love a little differently.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/daphne-joy-tells-dj-akademiks-shes-scared-of-love-after-past-relationships/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 01:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/daphne-joy-tells-dj-akademiks-shes-scared-of-love-after-past-relationships/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tory Lanez Is Doing His Best Lucious Lyons Impression With New Prison Double Album On The Way]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bernard Smalls / @BeanzGotGamez / Tory Lanez<br />
Felon Tory Lanez isn&rsquo;t letting his 10-year bid behind bars stop him from giving his &ldquo;umbrellas,&rdquo; aka fans, new auto-tuned jams.<br />
After two tracks leaked on the internet, leading people to wonder if they are real or AI-produced, TMZ Hip Hop shared exclusive details from sources close to the matter, confirming the Canadian musician who was found guilty of shooting Megan Thee Stallion is dropping a double album.<br />
Lanez then hopped on soci]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/tory-lanez-is-doing-his-best-lucious-lyons-impression-with-new-prison-double-album-on-the-way/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 23:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/tory-lanez-is-doing-his-best-lucious-lyons-impression-with-new-prison-double-album-on-the-way/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tory Lanez Is Doing His Best Lucious Lyon Impression With New Prison Double Album On The Way]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bernard Smalls / @BeanzGotGamez / Tory Lanez<br />
Felon Tory Lanez isn&rsquo;t letting his 10-year bid behind bars stop him from giving his &ldquo;umbrellas,&rdquo; aka fans, new auto-tuned jams.<br />
After two tracks leaked on the internet, leading people to wonder if they are real or AI-produced, TMZ Hip Hop shared exclusive details from sources close to the matter, confirming the Canadian musician who was found guilty of shooting Megan Thee Stallion is dropping a double album.<br />
Lanez then hopped on soci]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/tory-lanez-is-doing-his-best-lucious-lyon-impression-with-new-prison-double-album-on-the-way/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 23:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/tory-lanez-is-doing-his-best-lucious-lyon-impression-with-new-prison-double-album-on-the-way/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Future &ldquo;Konnichiwa,&rdquo; French Montana &amp; Max B &ldquo;Toastee&rdquo; &amp; More | Daily Visuals 7.15.26]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Bernard Smalls / @PhotosByBeanzWatch out Japan! Future done learned a Japanese word and now y&rsquo;all women are a prime targets for the self-proclaimed Toxic King! Now that American women are familiar with his game (not that they care), Future might be looking to broaden his horizons and head over to the Land of The Rising Sun for some new female company.Dropping off some new visuals to &ldquo;Konnichiwa,&rdquo; Future hits up the streets of New York where he posts up next to the proje]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/future-ldquokonnichiwardquo-french-montana-amp-max-b-ldquotoasteerdquo-amp-more-daily-visuals-71526/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 23:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/future-ldquokonnichiwardquo-french-montana-amp-max-b-ldquotoasteerdquo-amp-more-daily-visuals-71526/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Teyana Taylor Thanks JAŸ-Z For Sharing The Stage At Yankee Stadium]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Stephane Cardinale &ndash; Corbis / GettyTeyana Taylor did her big one on JA&Yuml;-Z&rsquo;s final night at Yankee Stadium.Following her performance, the Harlem native took to social media to thank Hov for the opportunity, sharing a collage of photos recapping her night on stage.&ldquo;Gratitude was louder than any mic could ever be. I got to see this lil Harlem girl stand beside the GOAT &hellip; in Yankee Stadium &hellip; in front of over 40,000 people who showed so much love. If you w]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/teyana-taylor-thanks-ja-z-for-sharing-the-stage-at-yankee-stadium/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 22:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/teyana-taylor-thanks-ja-z-for-sharing-the-stage-at-yankee-stadium/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[JAŸ-Z, Drake Tunes To Be Part Of The 2026 Fanatics Fest Playlist]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Arturo Holmes / GettyThe 2026 Fanatics Fest is set to go down this week at the Jacob Javitz Convention Center in New York City and while thousands of sports enthusiasts and, well, fanatics will be in attendance to see their favorite athletes and celebrities in person, they&rsquo;ll also be treated to some pretty good tunes in the process.According to Billboard, Audiomack has unveiled the official music playlist for the event, and luckily for us older heads, it will feature more grown-man]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/ja-z-drake-tunes-to-be-part-of-the-2026-fanatics-fest-playlist/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 21:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/ja-z-drake-tunes-to-be-part-of-the-2026-fanatics-fest-playlist/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Money Woes?: Ebro &amp; Rosenberg Angrily Clash On-Air]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: John Nacion / GettyListeners for The Ebro, Laura, Rosenberg Show on Tuesday (July 14) were shocked as a debate over investments turned into a heated argument betwwen Ebro and Peter Rosenberg, with Ebro calling Rosenberg &ldquo;b&mdash;h, a &ldquo;hoe,&rdquo; and a &ldquo;p&mdash;y&rdquo; at the most explosive juncture of the debate.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/money-woes-ebro-amp-rosenberg-angrily-clash-on-air/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 20:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/money-woes-ebro-amp-rosenberg-angrily-clash-on-air/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Money, Cash, Woes?: Ebro &amp; Rosenberg Angrily Clash On-Air]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: John Nacion / GettyListeners for The Ebro, Laura, Rosenberg Show on Tuesday (July 14) were shocked as a debate over investments turned into a heated argument betwwen Ebro and Peter Rosenberg, with Ebro calling Rosenberg &ldquo;b&mdash;h, a &ldquo;hoe,&rdquo; and a &ldquo;p&mdash;y&rdquo; at the most explosive juncture of the debate.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/money-cash-woes-ebro-amp-rosenberg-angrily-clash-on-air/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 20:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/money-cash-woes-ebro-amp-rosenberg-angrily-clash-on-air/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pooh Shiesty’s Father Denied Request To Loosen Bond Conditions Amid Kidnapping Case]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Prince Williams / GettyPooh Shiesty&rsquo;s father, Lontrell Williams Sr., has been denied his request to loosen the conditions of his release.Williams recently asked a judge to allow him to travel throughout the Western District of Tennessee so he could manage several properties he owns in the Memphis area. According to court filings, he owns multiple properties that require oversight.He specifically requested permission to travel within the district for work purposes and be subject to]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/pooh-shiestys-father-denied-request-to-loosen-bond-conditions-amid-kidnapping-case/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 19:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/pooh-shiestys-father-denied-request-to-loosen-bond-conditions-amid-kidnapping-case/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[38 Spesh &amp; Jadakiss Seemingly Up The Stakes In Their Feud]]></title><description><![CDATA[A mild but brewing feud between Rochester rapper and producer 38 Spesh and Yonkers rapper Jadakiss has taken a new turn. After Jadakiss seemingly upped the stakes in their war of words, 38 Spesh fired back at Jada, Fat Joe, and DJ Khaled in response.To bring readers up to speed, the situation between 38 Spesh and Jadakiss began after Spesh sat down with the Bag Fuel podcast earlier this year and puffed out his chest over his collaboration with Benny The Butcher, &ldquo;Sunday School,&rdquo; whic]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/38-spesh-amp-jadakiss-seemingly-up-the-stakes-in-their-feud/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 19:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/38-spesh-amp-jadakiss-seemingly-up-the-stakes-in-their-feud/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2 Teens Arrested In Connection With Drowning Death Of Daniel Erving]]></title><description><![CDATA[The family of Daniel Erving is seeking justice after the 18-year-old&rsquo;s body was discovered in a Dallas-area lake in April. Daniel Erving and two friends were together at the lake, but it was later revealed that the friends fled the scene after Erving drowned.As reported by The Dallas Morning News, the family of Daniel Erving held a press conference in the wake of the July 9 arrest of a 19-year-old and a 16-year-old. The older teen told police that he picked up Erving and the other teen on]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/2-teens-arrested-in-connection-with-drowning-death-of-daniel-erving/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 17:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/2-teens-arrested-in-connection-with-drowning-death-of-daniel-erving/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spidey Teases New Galaxy Z Flip Model In Latest Samsung x ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Spot]]></title><description><![CDATA[Courtesy of Samsung GalaxyIt&rsquo;s really a Brand New Day, and Spider-Man needs the latest and most durable smartphones to survive his day-to-day superhero adventures, and that&rsquo;s where Samsung swings in to save the day.<br />
After unveiling its partnership with Sony&rsquo;s upcoming Spidey flick, Spider-Man: Brand New Day, by announcing a standalone website for Ned Leeds&rsquo; (Jacob Batalon) Spidey Tracker website, Samsung is back with a one-of-a-kind spot featuring not only the original FO]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/spidey-teases-new-galaxy-z-flip-model-in-latest-samsung-x-spider-man-brand-new-day-spot-2/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 17:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/spidey-teases-new-galaxy-z-flip-model-in-latest-samsung-x-spider-man-brand-new-day-spot-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spidey Teases New Galaxy Z-Flip Model In Latest Samsung x ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Spot]]></title><description><![CDATA[Courtesy of Samsung GalaxyIt&rsquo;s really a Brand New Day, and Spider-Man needs the latest and most durable smartphones to survive his day-to-day superhero adventures, and that&rsquo;s where Samsung swings in to save the day.<br />
After unveiling its partnership with Sony&rsquo;s upcoming Spidey flick, Spider-Man: Brand New Day, by announcing a standalone website for Ned Leeds&rsquo; (Jacob Batalon) Spidey Tracker website, Samsung is back with a one-of-a-kind spot featuring not only the original FO]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/spidey-teases-new-galaxy-z-flip-model-in-latest-samsung-x-spider-man-brand-new-day-spot/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 17:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/spidey-teases-new-galaxy-z-flip-model-in-latest-samsung-x-spider-man-brand-new-day-spot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kanye West Gives JAŸ-Z An Indirect Nod Following Historic Yankee Stadium Run]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Houston Chronicle/Hearst Newspapers / GettyKanye West is showing his former friend JA&Yuml;-Z some a litte love, kinda.Hov shut down Yankee Stadium all weekend long, despite some hiccups during the final night, where delays pushed the concert&rsquo;s start time to midnight. Still, he made up for it by bringing out stars, including Beyonc&eacute;, Rihanna, Usher, Teyana Taylor, Jeezy, and more.If there&rsquo;s one thing Hov knows how to do, it&rsquo;s turn an inconvenience into a moment f]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/kanye-west-gives-ja-z-an-indirect-nod-following-historic-yankee-stadium-run/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 15:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/kanye-west-gives-ja-z-an-indirect-nod-following-historic-yankee-stadium-run/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jake Tapper Dragged For Lousy Interview With Donald Trump]]></title><description><![CDATA[Getty Images / Jake Tapper / Donald TrumpCNN&rsquo;s Jake Tapper has been under scrutiny for a while, thanks to his book that highlighted his obsession with former President Joe Biden&rsquo;s age and health. Now he is getting dragged once again for looking like a punk during a recent interview with Donald Trump.<br />
Tapper&rsquo;s &ldquo;interview&rdquo; with Orange Mussolini on State of the Union is being called &ldquo;pathetic&rdquo; after it appeared that Trump pretty much set the tone throughout]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/jake-tapper-dragged-for-lousy-interview-with-donald-trump/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 23:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/jake-tapper-dragged-for-lousy-interview-with-donald-trump/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kai Cenat Fires Back At DDG &amp; Streamer University Haters With Diss Track]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Emma McIntyre / GettyKai Cenat is done entertaining the disses and is finally clapping back at everyone who had something to say about Streamer University.Fresh off his return to streaming, Kai wasted no time going viral. From dancing to Yung Miami&rsquo;s new single &ldquo;Spend Dat&rdquo; to sparking multiple online feuds, the content creator has been everywhere.One of the biggest talking points has been Streamer University, with several creators taking issue with not receiving an invi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/kai-cenat-fires-back-at-ddg-amp-streamer-university-haters-with-diss-track/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 22:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/kai-cenat-fires-back-at-ddg-amp-streamer-university-haters-with-diss-track/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Colin Kaepernick Reportedly Never Signed NFL ‘Gag Order’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Noam Galai / GettyColin Kaepernick is once again at the center of a long-running debate surrounding his NFL exit, but this time it&rsquo;s over whether he ever agreed to stay silent.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/colin-kaepernick-reportedly-never-signed-nfl-gag-order/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 21:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/colin-kaepernick-reportedly-never-signed-nfl-gag-order/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nicki Minaj Hit With Another Lawsuit Over Alleged Unpaid Legal Fees]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Bernard Smalls / @PhotosByBeanzNicki Minaj is once again making headlines, and not for good reasons.According to TMZ, law firm Rees Scully Mansukhani LLP has filed against the Queens rapper, claiming she failed to pay $229,541 in legal fees tied to a 2024 copyright infringement case.The firm alleges it repeatedly to collect the outstanding balance but was met with little to no communication from Minaj. As a result, it says filing a lawsuit became its only remaining option.&nbsp;The case]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/nicki-minaj-hit-with-another-lawsuit-over-alleged-unpaid-legal-fees/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 20:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/nicki-minaj-hit-with-another-lawsuit-over-alleged-unpaid-legal-fees/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Buffie The Body Hops In On The Netflix Documentary Trend]]></title><description><![CDATA[Buffie The Body was one of the top video vixens of her era and has since moved away from that life into other ventures. Hopping on the hilarious Netflix documentary trend, Buffie The Body drops a spoof of her life as a gardener in a new clip.<br />
As spotted on social media, Buffie The Body shared the Netflix documentary trend video last weekend with the following caption:I mean, some of y&rsquo;all are really expecting me to still be in a swimsuit, doing photoshoots, music videos and hosting events?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/buffie-the-body-hops-in-on-the-netflix-documentary-trend/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 19:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/buffie-the-body-hops-in-on-the-netflix-documentary-trend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boosie Badazz Sues Far-Right Lobbyists Over Failed Trump Pardon]]></title><description><![CDATA[Boosie Badazz was hoping to move past a particular chapter of his life and avoid time in prison by way of a presidential pardon. It appears that Boosie Badazz was duped by a pair of men who claimed they could get him a pardon from President Trump, which didn&rsquo;t materialize, hence leading to the rapper suing the pair.In an extensive investigative piece from NOTUS, Boosie Badazz&rsquo;s legal maneuvers were front and center. The Baton Rouge rapper was under the belief that President Trump wou]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/boosie-badazz-sues-far-right-lobbyists-over-failed-trump-pardon/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 19:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/boosie-badazz-sues-far-right-lobbyists-over-failed-trump-pardon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Guess Who’s Bizzack: Freddy Krueger Returns As A New ‘Nightmare On Elm Street’ Film Is In The Works]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Michael Ochs Archives / GettyFreddy&rsquo;s baaaack, and no we don&rsquo;t mean that Five Night&rsquo;s At Freddy&rsquo;s crap. We&rsquo;re talking about that Freddy that made sleeping at night a life or death situation.According to Variety, Paramount has just struck a deal with the Wes Craven estate to resurrect the classic A Nightmare On Elm Street franchise that turned Freddy Krueger (Robert Englund) into a household name in the 80&rsquo;s and ultimately a horror icon. The new Nightma]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/guess-whos-bizzack-freddy-krueger-returns-as-a-new-nightmare-on-elm-street-film-is-in-the-works/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 19:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/guess-whos-bizzack-freddy-krueger-returns-as-a-new-nightmare-on-elm-street-film-is-in-the-works/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kamala Harris’ Lindsey Graham Tribute Gets Slandered]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Tom Williams / GettyThe sudden death of Senator Lindsey Graham early Sunday morning (July 12) shocked many in the federal government. The passing of the conservative Republican from South Carolina elicited a wave of condolences from both sides of the political aisle, including from former Vice President Kamala Harris.&nbsp;Harris sent her condolences on Sunday, in a post on X, formerly Twitter. &ldquo;I am saddened to learn of the passing of my former colleague, Senator Lindsey Graham. H]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/kamala-harris-lindsey-graham-tribute-gets-slandered/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 19:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/kamala-harris-lindsey-graham-tribute-gets-slandered/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hunter Biden &amp; Far-Right Dweeb Nick Fuentes Nearly Scrap In Hotel Room: Report]]></title><description><![CDATA[Getty Images / Nick Fuentes / Hunter BidenAccording to TMZ, an interview nobody asked for between Former President Joe Biden&rsquo;s son Hunter Biden and far-right dweeb Nick Fuentes almost resulted in a fight.<br />
The celebrity gossip site reports that Biden, Fuentes, and YouTuber Andrew Callaghan&nbsp;from Channel 5&nbsp;decided to link up and meet up in a hotel room in Philadelphia to hold a political discussion, and what could go wrong?Apparently a lot, because sh*t almost hit the fan.<br />
Per TMZ:]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/hunter-biden-amp-far-right-dweeb-nick-fuentes-nearly-scrap-in-hotel-room-report/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 18:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/hunter-biden-amp-far-right-dweeb-nick-fuentes-nearly-scrap-in-hotel-room-report/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rihanna Calls Herself “Rusty” During Surprise JAŸ-Z Guest Appearance]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Dennis Leupold for Rihanna&rsquo;s Savage X Fenty Show Vol. 4 presented by P / Dennis Leupold for Rihanna&rsquo;s Savage X Fenty Show Vol. 4 presented by Prime VideoRihanna made a rare onstage appearance during the final night of JA&Yuml;-Z&rsquo;s weekend takeover at Yankee Stadium, and the crowd went crazy.&nbsp;Fans haven&rsquo;t seen RiRi perform in years, so when Hov kicked off &ldquo;Run This Town,&rdquo; the stadiums erupted as she walked out from backstage to sing her classic hoo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/rihanna-calls-herself-rusty-during-surprise-ja-z-guest-appearance/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 16:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/rihanna-calls-herself-rusty-during-surprise-ja-z-guest-appearance/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gloss Up’s Team Shuts Down Foot Amputation Rumors Amid Car Accident]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Prince Williams / GettyMemphis rapper Gloss Up&rsquo;s team has shared an update following her recent serious car accident, clearing up rumors that have been circulating online about her condition.One of the biggest claims making the rounds was the Roll Call rapper had her foot amputated. According to her team, that&rsquo;s simply not true.&ldquo;Gloss Up was recently involved in a serious car accident and sustained a severe injury to her foot. While the medical team is doing everything]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/gloss-ups-team-shuts-down-foot-amputation-rumors-amid-car-accident/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 21:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/gloss-ups-team-shuts-down-foot-amputation-rumors-amid-car-accident/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Uncle Luke Gets REAL About Trump, Kamala Harris, Yung Miami &amp; Hip-Hop | Exclusive Interview]]></title><description><![CDATA[Uncle Luke Gets REAL About Trump, Kamala Harris, Yung Miami &amp; Hip-Hop | Exclusive Interview]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/uncle-luke-gets-real-about-trump-kamala-harris-yung-miami-amp-hip-hop-exclusive-interview/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 21:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/uncle-luke-gets-real-about-trump-kamala-harris-yung-miami-amp-hip-hop-exclusive-interview/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Social Media Clips From JAŸ-Z’s New York Takeover Weekend]]></title><description><![CDATA[JA&Yuml;-Z just concluded a run of shows in New York, celebrating the 30th anniversary of his debut album, Reasonable Doubt, and the 25th anniversary of The Blueprint. While Hip-Hop Wired wasn&rsquo;t on hand to cover any of the festivities, social media clips gave us some insight into some of the biggest moments from JA&Yuml;-Z&rsquo;s takeover of New York.On the first night (July 10), fans were treated to an appearance from Beyonc&eacute;, and the couple&rsquo;s daughter, Blue Ivy, showed off]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/social-media-clips-from-ja-zs-new-york-takeover-weekend/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 21:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/social-media-clips-from-ja-zs-new-york-takeover-weekend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Snoop Met Dr. Dre &amp; The Origins of G-Funk]]></title><description><![CDATA[How Snoop Met Dr. Dre &amp; The Origins of G-Funk]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/how-snoop-met-dr-dre-amp-the-origins-of-g-funk/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 18:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/how-snoop-met-dr-dre-amp-the-origins-of-g-funk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Samara Cyn &amp; DJ Premier Drop &ldquo;Can I Kick It?&rdquo; Cover For MLS Campaign]]></title><description><![CDATA[Samara Cyn, one of the top rising artists of her generation, connected with one of Hip-Hop&rsquo;s legendary producers, DJ Premier. Samara Cyn and DJ Premier covered A Tribe Called Quest&rsquo;s classic &ldquo;Can I Kick It?&rdquo; in support of a new campaign launched by Major League Soccer (MLS).With the FIFA World Cup nearing its end, MLS is gearing up to resume its regular season this coming Thursday (July 16). Via the new &ldquo;Thanks World, We&rsquo;ll Take It From Here&rdquo; campaign, M]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/samara-cyn-amp-dj-premier-drop-ldquocan-i-kick-itrdquo-cover-for-mls-campaign/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 17:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/samara-cyn-amp-dj-premier-drop-ldquocan-i-kick-itrdquo-cover-for-mls-campaign/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reasonable Pout: JAŸ-Z Fans Didn’t Hold Back After Yankee Stadium Chaos]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Steph Chambers &ndash; FIFA / GettyJA&Yuml;-Z shut down Yankee Stadium all weekend long, but the final night didn&rsquo;t exactly go according to plan.Fans traveled from all over the world to catch one of Hov&rsquo;s rare performances, only to find themselves stuck outside the stadium for nearly five hours. Videos circulating online showed concertgoers passing out while waiting to get inside, ultimately leading to a three-hour delay before the rap legend even took the stage.The concert w]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/reasonable-pout-ja-z-fans-didnt-hold-back-after-yankee-stadium-chaos/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 16:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/reasonable-pout-ja-z-fans-didnt-hold-back-after-yankee-stadium-chaos/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rick Ross Says He's Fully Paid Before Album Even Drops!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rick Ross Says He's Fully Paid Before Album Even Drops!]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/rick-ross-says-hes-fully-paid-before-album-even-drops/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 15:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/rick-ross-says-hes-fully-paid-before-album-even-drops/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Is Jadakiss The Greatest Ever?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Is Jadakiss The Greatest Ever?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/is-jadakiss-the-greatest-ever/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 15:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/is-jadakiss-the-greatest-ever/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Craziest Thing About Tupac's Death and Keefe D]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Craziest Thing About Tupac's Death and Keefe D]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/the-craziest-thing-about-tupacs-death-and-keefe-d/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 04:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/the-craziest-thing-about-tupacs-death-and-keefe-d/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Donald Trump’s Biggest Fan, Lindsey Graham, Dead At 71, Social Media Is In Big Fendi Mode]]></title><description><![CDATA[Joe Raedle /Lindsey Graham<br />
While everyone is wondering what is going on with Mitch McConnell, longtime South Carolina Senator Lindsey Graham, passed away at the age of 71.<br />
According to his office, Graham died after a &ldquo;brief and sudden illness,&rdquo; while not providing any further details about his passing, adding in the statement that his family &ldquo;appreciates prayers at this time and asks for privacy during this incredibly difficult period.&rdquo;Graham, a former Air Force lawyer wh]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/donald-trumps-biggest-fan-lindsey-graham-dead-at-71-social-media-is-in-big-fendi-mode/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2026 14:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/donald-trumps-biggest-fan-lindsey-graham-dead-at-71-social-media-is-in-big-fendi-mode/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Heat Was On: Bam Adebayo Reportedly Blessed Tyler Herro With A Fade In Las Vegas]]></title><description><![CDATA[Icon Sportswire / Tyler Herro / Bam AdebayoThings literally got heated in Las Vegas between former Miami Heat teammates Bam Adebayo and Tyler Herro.ESPN NBA Insider Shams Charania reported on X (formerly Twitter) that there was a physical altercation between Bam Adebayo and his former Miami Heat teammate, Tyler Herro, who was part of the trade that brought Giannis Antetokounmpo to South Beach, at a practice court in a Las Vegas hotel on Friday.<br />
According to Charania, Adebayo approached Herro abo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/the-heat-was-on-bam-adebayo-reportedly-blessed-tyler-herro-with-a-fade-in-las-vegas/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 22:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/the-heat-was-on-bam-adebayo-reportedly-blessed-tyler-herro-with-a-fade-in-las-vegas/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[JAŸ-Z Sports Fresh Haircut To Rock Yankee Stadium, Social Media Reacts]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Courtesy of Roc Nation / Roc NationJA&Yuml;-Z delivered. On his first of three scheduled concerts at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx on Friday (July 10), the Brooklyn rapper gave fans their money&rsquo;s worth with special guests and clutch song selection.<br />
First off, you knew core memories were being activated when things kicked off with Beyonc&eacute; giving her hubby a fresh haircut. History has shown that when Jigga debuts a crispy Ceasar, a new album is on the way, allegedly. But that&rs]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/ja-z-sports-fresh-haircut-to-rock-yankee-stadium-social-media-reacts-2/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 17:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/ja-z-sports-fresh-haircut-to-rock-yankee-stadium-social-media-reacts-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[JAŸ-Z Sports Fresh Haircut To Rock Yankee Stadium. Social Media Reacts]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Courtesy of Roc Nation / Roc NationJA&Yuml;-Z delivered. On his first of three scheduled concerts at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx on Friday (July 10), the Brooklyn rapper gave fans their money&rsquo;s worth with special guests and clutch song selection.<br />
First off, you knew core memories were being activated when things kicked off with Beyonc&eacute; giving her hubby a fresh haircut. History has shown that when Jigga debuts a crispy Ceasar, a new album is on the way, allegedly. But that&rs]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/ja-z-sports-fresh-haircut-to-rock-yankee-stadium-social-media-reacts/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 17:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/ja-z-sports-fresh-haircut-to-rock-yankee-stadium-social-media-reacts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fat Joe ft. Yung Miami &amp; Jadakiss &ldquo;Victory Lap,&rdquo; Starface &amp; Tyga &ldquo;Gave U Racks&rdquo; &amp; More | Daily Visuals 7.10.26]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Sarah Stier / GettyAside from being known for robbing his entire high school gym class and being a sneaker enthusiast, Fat Joe is also a well-known Knicks fan and with the Knicks finally bringing home that elusive championship trophy, y&rsquo;all should&rsquo;ve known Joe would work that into one of his videos at some point.Linking up with Yung Miami and Jadakiss for the new visuals to &ldquo;Victory Lap,&rdquo; Joey Crack reports live from the Knicks ticker-tape parade through the Canyo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/fat-joe-ft-yung-miami-amp-jadakiss-ldquovictory-laprdquo-starface-amp-tyga-ldquogave-u-racksrdquo-amp-more-daily-visuals-71026/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 23:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/fat-joe-ft-yung-miami-amp-jadakiss-ldquovictory-laprdquo-starface-amp-tyga-ldquogave-u-racksrdquo-amp-more-daily-visuals-71026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tone Deaf Achievement Unlocked: After Sacking 3,200 Employees, XBOX Ceo Asha Sharma Joins U.S. Government Task Force For Employment]]></title><description><![CDATA[XBOX / Asha SharmaWell, this might be one of the most tone deaf decisions ever.<br />
Just days after she announced XBOX&rsquo;s big reset, which saw 3,200 employees get handed pink slips, and game studios get sent to limbo, current CEO Asha Sharma has a new role with the government, and get this, she will now lead a task force on employment.<br />
According to Eurogamer, Sharma will join the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve, which is in charge of implementing United States monetary policy, as part]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/tone-deaf-achievement-unlocked-after-sacking-3200-employees-xbox-ceo-asha-sharma-joins-us-government-task-force-for-employment/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 22:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/tone-deaf-achievement-unlocked-after-sacking-3200-employees-xbox-ceo-asha-sharma-joins-us-government-task-force-for-employment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ASAP Rocky Is Bringing Back Vintage PUMA Suedes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Gilbert Carrasquillo/Puma / GettyPuma and A$AP Rocky have linked up for a fresh take on their classic suede sneaker.After going left field with his previous collection, the Harlem rapper went old school with his &ldquo;Puma Suede 94&rdquo; sneaker. The sneaker gives a slightly distressed look with a simple black/white color way.What gives the sneaker personality are the small, intricate stitching on the side stripe, adding more contouring to the shape. The yellowed midsole, gold lace loc]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/asap-rocky-is-bringing-back-vintage-puma-suedes/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 22:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/asap-rocky-is-bringing-back-vintage-puma-suedes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[iHeartMedia Settles FCC Payola Investigation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Adam Berry / GettyFederal regulators have officially closed their investigation into iHeartMedia&rsquo;s radio promotion practices after the company reached a settlement with the Federal Communications Commission.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/iheartmedia-settles-fcc-payola-investigation/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 20:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/iheartmedia-settles-fcc-payola-investigation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The History Of The Waze App &amp; Its Alleged Israeli Ties]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: SOPA Images / GettyFor over a decade, drivers have utilized the Waze app for help navigating on the highways, freeways and local streets (and to avoid speed cameras set up by law enforcement). But a new update to its terms and conditions, with specific ties to Israel, has gone viral on social media.We took a closer look at the revelations, as well as the history of the company, which is owned by Google to shed some light on the situation.Recent ControversyA user named Medic Kim on X, for]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/the-history-of-the-waze-app-amp-its-alleged-israeli-ties/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 20:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/the-history-of-the-waze-app-amp-its-alleged-israeli-ties/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Commander in Sleep Donald Trump Caught Napping At NATO Summit]]></title><description><![CDATA[Anadolu / Donald Trump<br />
If you thought Donald Trump wouldn&rsquo;t use his moment on the world stage to get in some zzz&rsquo;s, you were sadly mistaken.<br />
Our Commander in Sleep, Donald Trump, has become notorious for taking cat naps during his &ldquo;circle jerk sessions&rdquo; aka the Pyongyang-styled cabinet meetings where his loyal subjects heap praise upon him. In contrast, he takes very &ldquo;long blinks.&rdquo;So, of course, he would keep that same energy during the recent Nato Summit in T]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/commander-in-sleep-donald-trump-caught-napping-at-nato-summit/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 19:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/commander-in-sleep-donald-trump-caught-napping-at-nato-summit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LL Cool J Says Ol’ Dirty Bastard Once Urinated On His Plaques]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: John Nacion / GettyIn the short amount of time that the Hip-Hop culture was graced with the presence of the legendary Ol&rsquo; Dirty Bastard (RIP), the beloved member of the Wu-Tang Clan left us with lifelong memories such as hopping in a limousine to cash his welfare check to storming the stage at the 1998 Grammys and proudly proclaiming that &ldquo;Wu-Tang is for the children!&rdquo; after the Wu lost the Grammy award for Best Rap Album to The Diddler.Now LL Cool J is treating us to a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/ll-cool-j-says-ol-dirty-bastard-once-urinated-on-his-plaques/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 19:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/ll-cool-j-says-ol-dirty-bastard-once-urinated-on-his-plaques/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Biggest Takeaways From Future’s New Album ‘The Real Me’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: LANVIN / LanvinFuture has done it again, dropping another project that has the internet talking.His latest album, The Real Me, proves Pluto knows exactly what his fanbase wants. He didn&rsquo;t reinvent the wheel, but he mixed in just enough experimentation to keep his signature sound from feeling stale. After a two-year wait, fans were ready to see if Future could deliver another standout project.That was no easy task considering how well MIXTAPE PLUTO was received in 2024. The album sp]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/biggest-takeaways-from-futures-new-album-the-real-me/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 19:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/biggest-takeaways-from-futures-new-album-the-real-me/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bad Bunny Scores Partial Win In $40M Lawsuit Filed By Ex-Girlfriend]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Jacopo Raule / GettyBad Bunny has secured a partial legal victory in the $40 million lawsuit filed by his former girlfriend, but the case is not over just yet. Puerto Rico&rsquo;s Supreme Court dismissed claims connected to one song while allowing other portions of the dispute to move forward.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/bad-bunny-scores-partial-win-in-40m-lawsuit-filed-by-ex-girlfriend/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 19:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/bad-bunny-scores-partial-win-in-40m-lawsuit-filed-by-ex-girlfriend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ice Spice Debuts World’s Largest 18K Gold Tongue Ring]]></title><description><![CDATA[XNY/Star Max / Ice SpiceLog this latest news into the what the hell? category. Ice Spice now has the world&rsquo;s largest tongue ring.<br />
Yup, you read that correctly, the &ldquo;Munch&rdquo; rapper showed off her new tongue bling, an 18k gold tongue ring complemented with 50 carats of flawless diamonds made by her jeweler, Benny Da Jeweler, and it allegedly cost $50,000.Benny Da Jeweler showed off the tongue ring, and Ice Spice was sporting it in an Instagram video.Interesting.<br />
Of course, social]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/ice-spice-debuts-worlds-largest-18k-gold-tongue-ring/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 18:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/ice-spice-debuts-worlds-largest-18k-gold-tongue-ring/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kanye West Announces New Orleans Show Despite Ongoing Backlash]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Revolt / RevoltKanye West is once again planning a one-off concert, this time setting his sights on New Orleans.Ye is currently scheduled to perform at the Caesars Superdome on August 28, despite the continues controversy surrounding his past antisemitic remarks. Those comments have continued to follow the Chicago rapper, leading to canceled performances and growing pressure from public officials.Over the past year, multiple events and venues have distance themselves from Kanye over the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/kanye-west-announces-new-orleans-show-despite-ongoing-backlash/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 15:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/kanye-west-announces-new-orleans-show-despite-ongoing-backlash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Check Out Our 710 Day Cannabis Roundup]]></title><description><![CDATA[As cannabis enthusiasts across the nation celebrate 710 Day, we&rsquo;ve put together a quick roundup to spark some ideas. With an emphasis on concentrates and oils, this 710 Day roundup focuses solely on those segments.As I&rsquo;ve written in past roundups here and here, 710 Day&rsquo;s origins are largely attributed to rapper, cannabis activist, and industry innovator Taskrok. In an interview with The Leaf Online, Taskrok explained how the holiday came to be.More from The Leaf Online:710 (at]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/check-out-our-710-day-cannabis-roundup/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 12:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/check-out-our-710-day-cannabis-roundup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Infamous Twitter Troll @Son_ImSleep Allegedly Shot &amp; Killed In Florida]]></title><description><![CDATA[Infamous Twitter troll @Son_ImSleep made his name on the social media platform by hurling witty insults, some of which were violent and homophobic. @Son_ImSleep, who some online say is named Mike Menard, was found shot dead inside his car in Florida this week, causing many online to react to the news.As reported by local outlet WSVN, Menard, 32, was found inside his vehicle in a Fort Lauderdale neighborhood outside his parents&rsquo; home. Police responded to calls about a shooting around 4:25 A]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/infamous-twitter-troll-son-imsleep-allegedly-shot-amp-killed-in-florida/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 02:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/infamous-twitter-troll-son-imsleep-allegedly-shot-amp-killed-in-florida/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Infamous Twitter Star @Son_ImSleep Allegedly Shot &amp; Killed In Florida]]></title><description><![CDATA[Infamous Twitter star @Son_ImSleep made his name on the social media platform by hurling witty insults, some of which were often violent and homophobic. @Son_ImSleep, who some online say is named Mike Menard, was found shot dead inside his car in Florida this week, causing many online to react to the news.As reported by local outlet WSVN, Menard, 32, was found inside his vehicle in a Fort Lauderdale neighborhood outside his parents&rsquo; home. Police responded to calls about a shooting around 4]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/infamous-twitter-star-son-imsleep-allegedly-shot-amp-killed-in-florida/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 02:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/infamous-twitter-star-son-imsleep-allegedly-shot-amp-killed-in-florida/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CBS Opp Tony Dokoupil a Mixes Up Diddy and Ye On Air]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Kristina Bumphrey / GettyCBS is facing a serious crisis months after right-wing influencer Bari Weiss took over the network, and its CBS Evening News anchor Tony Dokoupil is at the center of it thanks to a slip-up that used Ye aka Kanye West in place of Diddy for a news story.According to reports, the mix-up took place last Friday (July 3) when the program &ldquo;mistakenly aired an image of rapper Kanye West instead of Sean &lsquo;Diddy&rsquo; Combs in its report that President [Donald]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/cbs-opp-tony-dokoupil-a-mixes-up-diddy-and-ye-on-air/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 00:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/cbs-opp-tony-dokoupil-a-mixes-up-diddy-and-ye-on-air/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[50 Cent Takes Petty Victory Lap After Diddy Doc Scores 3 Emmy Nominations]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Gilbert Flores / Getty50 Cent has never been one to let a moment pass quietly, especially when it involves Diddy. His documentary on the mogul is up for three Emmy awards.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/50-cent-takes-petty-victory-lap-after-diddy-doc-scores-3-emmy-nominations/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 00:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/50-cent-takes-petty-victory-lap-after-diddy-doc-scores-3-emmy-nominations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Where’s Mitch McConnell? : The Internet Thinks Republicans Are Covering Up The Senator’s Fate]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Washington Post / Mitch McConnellHas the Grim Reaper finally come for the self-proclaimed &ldquo;Grim Reaper&rdquo; of Democrat policy, Mitch McConnell? Many people are wondering about the fate of the longtime Kentucky Senator.<br />
Everyone is wondering where Mitch McConnell, who has apparently been hospitalized for nearly a month after he was reportedly found unconscious and unresponsive in his Washington, D.C. home, according to the New York Post, is.<br />
According to the newspaper&rsquo;s reporti]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/wheres-mitch-mcconnell-the-internet-thinks-republicans-are-covering-up-the-senators-fate/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 23:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/wheres-mitch-mcconnell-the-internet-thinks-republicans-are-covering-up-the-senators-fate/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Candace Parker Says WNBA Players Need “Therapy” After Caitlin Clark’s Ranking]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Slaven Vlasic / GettyCandace Parker isn&rsquo;t holding back when it comes to where WNBA players ranked Caitlin Clark among the league&rsquo;s top guards.The former WNBA star and current analyst took issue with Clark being voted the 11th-best guard by her fellow players, calling the results &ldquo;crazy.&rdquo;&ldquo;I wholeheartedly believe that there needs to be some rules with the WNBA players, because this is getting out of hand. Caitlin Clark voted 11th-best guard by WNBA players? T]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/candace-parker-says-wnba-players-need-therapy-after-caitlin-clarks-ranking/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 22:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/candace-parker-says-wnba-players-need-therapy-after-caitlin-clarks-ranking/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kodak Black’s “KKK” Rap Group Idea Is Getting Cooked Online]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: (Photo by Johnny Louis/FilmMagic) / (Photo by Johnny Louis/FilmMagic)Kodak Black has the internet scratching its head again after sharing one of his wildest ideas yet.During a recent livestream, the Florida rapper suggested that he, Kanye West, and Kendrick Lamar should form a rap group. At first, the idea didn&rsquo;t sound too far-fetched. Three heavyweight artists linking up? Fans have seen crazier collaborations.Then Yak revealed what he thinks the group should be called &ldquo;KKK.&]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/kodak-blacks-kkk-rap-group-idea-is-getting-cooked-online/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 20:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/kodak-blacks-kkk-rap-group-idea-is-getting-cooked-online/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Well Deserved: Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl Halftime Show Receives 9 Emmy Nominations]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Focus On Sport / GettyFor all the unnecessary hate, backlash and even death threats that Bad Bunny received from Donald Trump and his MAGA cult simply for being Puerto Rican and chosen to headline the halftime show at Super Bowl LX, it&rsquo;s pretty safe to say that Jay-Z and Roc Nation made the right choice as not only did it end up becoming the most viewed halftime show in history, but it&rsquo;s now been nominated for multiple Emmy Awards.On Wednesday (July 8), the list of Emmy nomin]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/well-deserved-bad-bunnys-super-bowl-halftime-show-receives-9-emmy-nominations/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 19:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/well-deserved-bad-bunnys-super-bowl-halftime-show-receives-9-emmy-nominations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vince Staples Launching Apple Music Radio Show]]></title><description><![CDATA[Vince Staples has modeled his career on being as creative as possible and eliminating filler when it comes to his albums and other endeavors. In his latest venture, Vince Staples makes a return to Apple Music Radio for his new weekly 5 On Fridays show, highlighting five new tracks he&rsquo;s checking out.In a no-nonsense trailer, Vince Staples succinctly explains the concept of 5 On Fridays, sharing that it will differ somewhat from his former Ramona Radio series, which he informed viewers was c]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/vince-staples-launching-apple-music-radio-show/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 19:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/vince-staples-launching-apple-music-radio-show/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[J. Cole Drops Exclusive ‘The Fall-Off’ Print Magazine]]></title><description><![CDATA[J. Cole released his double album, The Fall-Off, to much fanfare amid hints that it would be his swan song. While that point hasn&rsquo;t been firmly solidified by J. Cole himself, he is still pushing out grand creative ideas by way of a limited edition print magazine named after the album and featuring some of music&rsquo;s top journalists and creative minds.Announced on Wednesday (July 8), The Fall-Off print magazine is a limited edition run headed by veteran music journalist Bonsu Thompson se]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/j-cole-drops-exclusive-the-fall-off-print-magazine/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 18:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/j-cole-drops-exclusive-the-fall-off-print-magazine/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Donald Trump’s Qatari Force One Reportedly Grounded Due To Security Concerns]]></title><description><![CDATA[ABDULLAH GUCLU / Donald Trump / Qatari Force OneDonald Trump had to use &ldquo;the old plane&rdquo; because his illegal foreign jet from Qatar wasn&rsquo;t secure enough to fly out of an active warzone, many experts believe.Trump&rsquo;s Qatari-&ldquo;gifted&rdquo; jet, which he claims is &ldquo;the world&rsquo;s most luxurious plane,&rdquo;&nbsp;was grounded yesterday, forcing him to use the original Air Force One out of Turkey. On Truth Social, where the president does a good portion of his ly]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/donald-trumps-qatari-force-one-reportedly-grounded-due-to-security-concerns/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 17:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/donald-trumps-qatari-force-one-reportedly-grounded-due-to-security-concerns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Graham Platner Ends Senate Run After Sex Abuse Claims]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Portland Press Herald / GettyOn Wednesday (July 8), Graham Platner, the Democratic candidate for the United States Senate from Maine, suspended his campaign. It comes after a former girlfriend, Jenny Racicot, came forward alleging that Platner raped her in 2021. The report was published by POLITICO, followed by a CNN interview on Monday (July 6).&ldquo;We believe that for the movement to continue, it can&rsquo;t be me,&rdquo; Platner said in a video posted to his social media accounts. &]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/graham-platner-ends-senate-run-after-sex-abuse-claims/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 17:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/graham-platner-ends-senate-run-after-sex-abuse-claims/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Predicting Every Feature On Future’s New Album ‘The Real Me’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: @future / InstagramFuture has finally come out of hiding and is set to drop his next album, The Real Me, tomorrow.The project marks the Atlanta rapper&rsquo;s first album in two years, following the success of MIXTAPE PLUTO. With records like &ldquo;LIL DEMON,&rdquo; &ldquo;TOO FAST,&rdquo; and &ldquo;SOUTH OF FRANCE,&rdquo; Pluto set the bar high, making this one of the most anticipated rap releases of the year.MIXTAPE PLUTO also carried extra meaning in Future&rsquo;s catalog, as it wa]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/predicting-every-feature-on-futures-new-album-the-real-me/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 15:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/predicting-every-feature-on-futures-new-album-the-real-me/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dripless: Todd Blanche Spars With Trump Appointee Over Sneakers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Anna Moneymaker / GettyOn the eve of the 250th birthday of the United States, top officials from the Trump administration were present at a special private party that turned &ldquo;wild&rdquo; &ndash; thanks partly to a spat between Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche and another Trump appointee over Blanche&rsquo;s sneakers.According to reporting by the British tabloid Daily Mail, the incident took place during a lively party with the rapper 50 Cent at the Executive Branch, a private c]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/dripless-todd-blanche-spars-with-trump-appointee-over-sneakers/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 22:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/dripless-todd-blanche-spars-with-trump-appointee-over-sneakers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Benjamin Netanyahu Was In His Feelings During CNN Interview]]></title><description><![CDATA[ILIA YEFIMOVICH / Benjamin NetanyahuIsrael&rsquo;s warmongering Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu got put on the spot during a recent interview with CNN.<br />
Speaking with CNN&rsquo;s Dana Bash, Netanyahu was visibly annoyed when the topic of people &ldquo;suffering&rdquo; in Gaza as a result of Israel&rsquo;s ongoing war with Palestine was brought up.<br />
Near the end of the interview, Bash had to remind Netanyahu that there were two sides in the conflict that continues to grow increasingly unpopular a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/benjamin-netanyahu-was-in-his-feelings-during-cnn-interview/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 22:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/benjamin-netanyahu-was-in-his-feelings-during-cnn-interview/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lil Wayne’s Battle With Epilepsy: A Complete Timeline Of His Seizure History ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Julia Beverly / GettyLil Wayne recently reminded fans that health always comes first. The rapper has unexpectedly canceled scheduled shows and failed to show up for concerts without warning. Now, Wayne has revealed what&rsquo;s really happening with his health. Read on for a full timeline of Wayne&rsquo;s ongoing battle with epilepsy inside.&nbsp;After unexpectedly canceling a scheduled concert in Bangor, Maine, the rap icon returned to social media to explain that he was dealing with a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/lil-waynes-battle-with-epilepsy-a-complete-timeline-of-his-seizure-history/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 22:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/lil-waynes-battle-with-epilepsy-a-complete-timeline-of-his-seizure-history/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Egypt Coach Says Team “Suffered Injustice,” Fans Blast The Refs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Catherine Ivill &ndash; AMA / GettyHossam Hassan didn&rsquo;t hold back after Egypt&rsquo;s heartbreaking loss to Argentina, placing much of the blame on the officiating crew.The Egypt national team coach said his side &ldquo;suffered injustice&rdquo; following a controversial VAR decision that disallowed what appeared to be a legitimate goal. Just 10 minutes later, The Pharaohs found the back of the next again, meaning they could have been leading 3-0 has the original goal stood.Instead]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/egypt-coach-says-team-suffered-injustice-fans-blast-the-refs/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 22:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/egypt-coach-says-team-suffered-injustice-fans-blast-the-refs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mamdani More Liked Than Netanyahu By Jewish Americans]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: John Lamparski / GettyThe popularity of New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is still surging, even with his views on Israel and the war in Gaza. More proof of this came from a recent poll that shows Mamdani being viewed more favorably than Israel&rsquo;s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.The Associated Press-NORC poll was conducted over the week of June 11 to June 17, resulting in Mamdani having 44% favorability as opposed to a 39% unfavorable rating, leaving him with 5% net favorability,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/mamdani-more-liked-than-netanyahu-by-jewish-americans/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 20:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/mamdani-more-liked-than-netanyahu-by-jewish-americans/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Legend Grows: Knicks Jalen Brunson Underwent Surgery On Left Wrist He Injured During The Playoffs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Pacific Press / GettyAnd just like that the&nbsp;legend, the mythology, and the iconic status of one Jalen Marquis Brunson has grown that much more than it was on that faithful night of Game 5 of the NBA Finals on June 13, 2026.Three weeks after Jalen Brunson dropped 45 points on the San Antonio Spurs to help secure the New York Knicks first NBA Championship in 53 years we&rsquo;re learning that the &ldquo;undersized&rdquo; franchise point guard with the heart of a giant actually did so]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/the-legend-grows-knicks-jalen-brunson-underwent-surgery-on-left-wrist-he-injured-during-the-playoffs/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 20:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/the-legend-grows-knicks-jalen-brunson-underwent-surgery-on-left-wrist-he-injured-during-the-playoffs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Diddy Seen Taking Daily Walk At FCI Fort Dix In New Footage]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Sean &ldquo;Diddy&rdquo; Combs &ndash; Picture / Sean &ldquo;Diddy&rdquo; Combs &ndash; Picture provided by CanvaThere&rsquo;s a new Sean &ldquo;Diddy&rdquo; Combs sighting as he continues serving time behind bars.TMZ obtained footage of Diddy taking a stroll around the yard at FCI Fort Dix, the federal correctional facility in New Jersey where he&rsquo;s currently being housed. According to the outlet, the video was captured on Monday around 2 p.m.Diddy was seen wearing a white T-shirt,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/diddy-seen-taking-daily-walk-at-fci-fort-dix-in-new-footage/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 19:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/diddy-seen-taking-daily-walk-at-fci-fort-dix-in-new-footage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jermaine Dupri Sues Sony Music Entertainment Over Unpaid Royalties]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jermaine Dupri filed a lawsuit this week against Sony Music Entertainment, claiming that the company owes him millions in unpaid royalties. According to Jermaine Dupri, Sony Music owes him over $18 million in royalties connected to Mariah Carey, Usher, and other artists.Billboard was the first to report on the filing, which was made by Jermaine Dupri on July 7, naming the producer&rsquo;s So-So Def Recordings in the claim and calling into question Sony&rsquo;s accounting practices and the transp]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/jermaine-dupri-sues-sony-music-entertainment-over-unpaid-royalties/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 19:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/jermaine-dupri-sues-sony-music-entertainment-over-unpaid-royalties/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Plot Thickens: Estranged Wife of Big Tigger, Alicia Brown, Arrested On Kidnapping Charges]]></title><description><![CDATA[Prince Williams / Big Tigger / Alicia BrownThe ongoing saga between popular radio personality Big Tigger and his estranged wife, Alicia Brown, has taken an interesting turn.TMZ Hip Hop exclusively reports that Alicia Brown has some legal problems of her own after she was arrested in Georgia on an outstanding warrant related to kidnapping.<br />
Bruh.<br />
According to the celebrity gossip site, the Hart County Sheriff&rsquo;s Office was able to track down Brown&rsquo;s SUV after receiving a BOLO (be on the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/the-plot-thickens-estranged-wife-of-big-tigger-alicia-brown-arrested-on-kidnapping-charges/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 18:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/the-plot-thickens-estranged-wife-of-big-tigger-alicia-brown-arrested-on-kidnapping-charges/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nipsey Hussle’s Children Paid Portion Of Father’s Estate]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nipsey Hussle was tragically taken from the world back in 2019, just as his career was making larger strides. Now, his children are benefiting from the groundwork he laid after they were paid a portion of funds and assets from Nipsey Hussle&rsquo;s estate.As reported by TMZ, Nipsey Hussle&rsquo;s estate, currently overseen by the late rapper&rsquo;s brother, Blacc Sam, paid out a portion of funds and related assets to Hussle&rsquo;s 17-year-old daughter and 9-year-old son. According to the repor]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/nipsey-hussles-children-paid-portion-of-fathers-estate/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 18:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/nipsey-hussles-children-paid-portion-of-fathers-estate/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nike Debuts Kobe Bryant Air Force 1 &ldquo;Rucker Park&rdquo; &amp; They&rsquo;re Low-key Hard]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Sneakers News / SneakersNews.comIt&rsquo;s been more than two decades since Kobe Bryant pulled up to Harlem&rsquo;s legendary Rucker Park and put on a show for all to remember, and to commemorate that moment, Nike is dropping a new Air Force 1 in honor of the NBA icon (RIP).According to Sneaker News, the Nike Air Force 1 Kobe Protro &ldquo;Rucker Park&rdquo; sneaker has been created and while we don&rsquo;t know if this is a sample or a general release pair, we want it. Sporting an all-w]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/nike-debuts-kobe-bryant-air-force-1-ldquorucker-parkrdquo-amp-theyrsquore-low-key-hard/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 17:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/nike-debuts-kobe-bryant-air-force-1-ldquorucker-parkrdquo-amp-theyrsquore-low-key-hard/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[YG Has Avoided Making “FDT” Part 2 After Receiving A White House Letter]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Maury Phillips / GettyBack in 2016, YG and the late Nipsey Hussle released &ldquo;FDT,&rdquo; and certain people were not rocking with it.The record served as a protest against Donald Trump and quickly became one of the most talked-about records of the election cycle.<br />
A decade later, the 400 Hunnid rapper is opening up about the backlash he received and why fans still haven&rsquo;t gotten a sequel.Despite constant requests for an &ldquo;FDT Part 2,&rdquo; YG say&rsquo;s he&rsquo;s stayed]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/yg-has-avoided-making-fdt-part-2-after-receiving-a-white-house-letter/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 15:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/yg-has-avoided-making-fdt-part-2-after-receiving-a-white-house-letter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[iShowSpeed Mourns Cristiano Ronaldo’s World Cup Exit]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Sebastian Frej / GettyAs Portugal&rsquo;s run at the 2026 FIFA World Cup ended on Monday (July 6) against Spain, the streamer iShowSpeed was overwhelmed by the emotions he felt seeing star striker Cristiano Ronaldo walk around the pitch.iShowSpeed broke down as Ronaldo appeared on the Jumbotron at AT&amp;T Stadium in Dallas, Texas. Ronaldo had already confirmed that this World Cup, his sixth, would be his last.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/ishowspeed-mourns-cristiano-ronaldos-world-cup-exit/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 13:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/ishowspeed-mourns-cristiano-ronaldos-world-cup-exit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Donald Trump’s Meddling Blamed For Belgium’s Thrashing of Team USA]]></title><description><![CDATA[Getty Images / Belgium Red Devils / Donald TrumpEverything that Donald Trump touches goes to sh*t. The US Men&rsquo;s Soccer Team found that out the hard way on Monday night.<br />
It didn&rsquo;t take long for the world to figure out that it was Orange Mussolini who called his good friend, FIFA President Gianni Infantino, to do him a solid and reverse the horrible red card given to Team USA&rsquo;s striker Folarin Balogun, if it was allowed to stand, would have kept him out of the round-of-16 match a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/donald-trumps-meddling-blamed-for-belgiums-thrashing-of-team-usa/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 22:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/donald-trumps-meddling-blamed-for-belgiums-thrashing-of-team-usa/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Woman Alleges Graham Platner Sexually Assaulted Her]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Portland Press Herald / GettyOn Monday (July 6), a former girlfriend of Graham Platner, the Democratic nominee for the Senate from Maine, came forward with the allegation that he raped her when they were dating. Platner has firmly denied the incident.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/woman-alleges-graham-platner-sexually-assaulted-her/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 20:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/woman-alleges-graham-platner-sexually-assaulted-her/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Donald Trump Calls Nicki Minaj &ldquo;Hot&rdquo; &amp; &ldquo;A Great Friend&rdquo; During Rose Garden Speech At White House]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: MANDEL NGAN / GettyNicki Minaj really shocked many in her fanbase when she came out as a MAGA supporter earlier this year. Even as the Trump administration continues to lift the temporary protected status of hundreds of thousands of immigrants in the United States to continue their ethnic cleansing, Nicki (an illegal Trinidadian immigrant herself) is still putting her full support for Donald Trump on display for all to see, and he&rsquo;s taken notice.On Monday, Donald Trump gave a &ldqu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/donald-trump-calls-nicki-minaj-ldquohotrdquo-amp-ldquoa-great-friendrdquo-during-rose-garden-speech-at-white-house/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 20:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/donald-trump-calls-nicki-minaj-ldquohotrdquo-amp-ldquoa-great-friendrdquo-during-rose-garden-speech-at-white-house/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[JAŸ-Z Adds London Stadium Show To 30-Year Celebration Run]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: ANP / GettyJA&Yuml;-Z is taking his 30-year celebration overseas. He will be extending his concert run with a new show date in London.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/ja-z-adds-london-stadium-show-to-30-year-celebration-run/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 20:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/ja-z-adds-london-stadium-show-to-30-year-celebration-run/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ruff Ryders' Fakefree Kp Says DMX Comparisons Aren't Why He's The Face Of Double R]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ruff Ryders' Fakefree Kp Says DMX Comparisons Aren't Why He's The Face Of Double R]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/ruff-ryders-fakefree-kp-says-dmx-comparisons-arent-why-hes-the-face-of-double-r/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 20:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/ruff-ryders-fakefree-kp-says-dmx-comparisons-arent-why-hes-the-face-of-double-r/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dame Dash Compares Himself To Great Leaders]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dame Dash Compares Himself To Great Leaders]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/dame-dash-compares-himself-to-great-leaders/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 19:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/dame-dash-compares-himself-to-great-leaders/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kai Cenat Reveals &lsquo;Streamer University 2&rsquo; Faculty &amp; Students]]></title><description><![CDATA[Julian Hamilton /Kai Cenat / Streamer University 2Kai Cenat&rsquo;s fashion industry-inspired hiatus is over, and he is back with a bang with Streamer University 2. He has just revealed who we can expect to see &ldquo;teaching&rdquo; and who will be attending. He also made some other big announcements.The 24-year-old streamer is hitting the ground running following his hiatus. During a massive live broadcast on Monday, July 6, 2026, he finally revealed the professors and students.Kai Cenat final]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/kai-cenat-reveals-lsquostreamer-university-2rsquo-faculty-amp-students/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 18:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/kai-cenat-reveals-lsquostreamer-university-2rsquo-faculty-amp-students/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Maino Reveals His Hairline Has Been On An Installment Plan For 5 Years]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Aaron J. Thornton / GettyMaino kept it a buck about his hairpiece, and his Let&rsquo;s Rap About It co-hosts immediately turned the reveal into a barbershop comedy session.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/maino-reveals-his-hairline-has-been-on-an-installment-plan-for-5-years/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 18:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/maino-reveals-his-hairline-has-been-on-an-installment-plan-for-5-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[George E. Johnson, Founder Of Johnson Products Company, Dies At 99]]></title><description><![CDATA[George E. Johnson, the founder of the pioneering Johnson Products company focused on hair care items and more, has died. George E. Johnson&rsquo;s legacy in the business world has been long-cemented, and his success remains inspiring.<br />
George E. Johnson was born June 16, 1927, in Richton, Mississippi, moving to Chicago when he was just a toddler. Johnson learned the value of hard work early, taking a job while still in elementary school to shine shoes. After dropping out of high school to help su]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/george-e-johnson-founder-of-johnson-products-company-dies-at-99/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 17:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/george-e-johnson-founder-of-johnson-products-company-dies-at-99/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pioneering Brooklyn MC Sparky D Dies At 61]]></title><description><![CDATA[MC Sparky D was a key Hip-Hop figure in the 1980s after getting involved in the &ldquo;Roxanne Wars&rdquo; battles on wax. Last weekend, MC Sparky D passed away, with Hip-Hop fans remembering her legacy.Sparky D, born Doreen C. Broadnax, grew up in the Brownsville section of Brooklyn, New York.As seen in a 2022 profile on Business Insider featuring the pioneering women of Hip-Hop, it was highlighted that Sparky D&rsquo;s most notable track is the track &ldquo;Sparky&rsquo;s Turn (Roxanne You&rsq]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/pioneering-brooklyn-mc-sparky-d-dies-at-61/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 16:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/pioneering-brooklyn-mc-sparky-d-dies-at-61/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Giannis Antetokounmpo Thinks Drake Won The Beef Against Kendrick Lamar]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Ethan Miller / GettyGiannis Antetokounmpo has officially let it be known where he stands in the Drake vs. Kendrick Lamar debate.The newly acquired Miami Heat star recently hopped on a livestream with N3on, where the two spent time trolling each other. At one point, the conversation shifted to the hottest topic in sports, LeBron James.With King James reportedly exploring free agency, the streamer played a joke on Giannis by claiming the four-time champion had decided to return to the Clev]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/giannis-antetokounmpo-thinks-drake-won-the-beef-against-kendrick-lamar/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 15:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/giannis-antetokounmpo-thinks-drake-won-the-beef-against-kendrick-lamar/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lance “Un” Rivera Responds To JAŸ-Z Once Again Rapping About Stabbing Him]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Clarence Williams / GettyJA&Yuml;-Z&rsquo;s freestyle at the Roots Picnic in May rubbed many of his rivals the wrong way as he took shots and subliminals at quite a few of his Hip-Hop peers and former associates, but one man didn&rsquo;t necessarily take issue with JA&Yuml;-Z bringing his name up again, he just wishes Jay would break him off a little something-something for making him relive his trauma.In a recent interview on The Art of Dialogue, Lance &ldquo;Un&rdquo; Rivera was asked]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/lance-un-rivera-responds-to-ja-z-once-again-rapping-about-stabbing-him/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 00:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/lance-un-rivera-responds-to-ja-z-once-again-rapping-about-stabbing-him/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hunter Biden Rips Trump Greed In Online Rant]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Joe McNally / GettyOn Sunday (July 5), as many were no doubt taking it easy after Fourth of July celebrations, Hunter Biden set off more fireworks with a lengthy post on X, formerly Twitter, that scorched President Donald Trump and his family for their unprecedented earnings from deals made by his administration.After a brief greeting, Hunter Biden began his post strongly: &ldquo;250 years ago we declared independence from a king who ran the colonies as a family business. In just 18 mont]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/hunter-biden-rips-trump-greed-in-online-rant/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 00:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/hunter-biden-rips-trump-greed-in-online-rant/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Concordia University Launches Drake Course Exploring His Music, Legacy &amp; OVO Empire]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Daniel LEAL / AFP / Daniel LEAL / AFPWhen people say Drake needs to be studied, they&rsquo;re about to get their wish.Yassin &ldquo;Narcy&rdquo; Alsalman, a professor at Concordia University in Montreal, has announced a new course centered around the Toronto superstar&rsquo;s career titled &ldquo;Hip-Hop: Past/Present/Future &ndash; Drake: Media. Myth and Manhood.According to Alsalman, the class exmaine Drizzy&rsquo;s impact on Hip-Hop and pop culture, while also exploring how he built t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/concordia-university-launches-drake-course-exploring-his-music-legacy-amp-ovo-empire/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 22:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/concordia-university-launches-drake-course-exploring-his-music-legacy-amp-ovo-empire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[6ix9ine Clowns Lil TJay After Getting Slapped During Livestream]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: @6ix9ine / Instagram6ix9ine is getting a good laugh out of Lil TJay&rsquo;s latest viral moment.The Brooklyn rapper reacted after TJay&rsquo;s Fourth of July livestream with Jack Doherty took an unexpected turn. During the stream, the two got into a heated argument that turned physical, with both exchanging slaps.&nbsp;The argument reportedly stemmed from Doherty made a comment about the size of Lil TJay&rsquo;s Miami home, saying it was small. TJay clearly wasn&rsquo;t feeling the joke]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/6ix9ine-clowns-lil-tjay-after-getting-slapped-during-livestream/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 20:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/6ix9ine-clowns-lil-tjay-after-getting-slapped-during-livestream/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Judge Rules Landmark Reggaeton Copyright Case Will Be Decided By Jury Trial]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Jason Koerner / GettyOne of the most closely watched copyright battles in modern music is heading to trial. A federal judge has ruled that a jury will determine whether the iconic dembow rhythm is protected by copyright law.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/judge-rules-landmark-reggaeton-copyright-case-will-be-decided-by-jury-trial/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 20:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/judge-rules-landmark-reggaeton-copyright-case-will-be-decided-by-jury-trial/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[“You An Opp”: Josh Hart Congratulates Mitchell Robinson On Celtics Contract]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Sarah Stier / GettyWe&rsquo;re only a few weeks into the NBA offseason and while teams scramble to trade for marquee names in an attempt to compete with the reigning NBA Champions the New York Knicks (whoever thought that sentence would ever be written?), the Knicks&rsquo; chances at repeating took a big blow after losing backup center, Mitchell Robinson, to their division rivals, the Boston Celtics.Agreeing to sign with Beantown for a cool three-year $47.4 million contract, Mitchell Rob]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/you-an-opp-josh-hart-congratulates-mitchell-robinson-on-celtics-contract/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 19:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/you-an-opp-josh-hart-congratulates-mitchell-robinson-on-celtics-contract/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Don’t Kill The Disc’: More Than 120,000 Fans Rally Against Sony’s Push Away From Physical Games]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: NurPhoto / GettyThere was a time when buying a video game felt simple. You walked into a store, picked up the case, cracked open the plastic, popped the disc into your console and that was it. The game was yours. You could keep it on the shelf, trade it in, lend it to a friend, sell it later, or hold onto it forever like a time capsule from whatever era of life you were in when you first played it.<br />
But that era might be getting closer to its final boss, at least on PlayStation. On July 1]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/dont-kill-the-disc-more-than-120000-fans-rally-against-sonys-push-away-from-physical-games/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 19:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/dont-kill-the-disc-more-than-120000-fans-rally-against-sonys-push-away-from-physical-games/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Couple Arrested For Zany Proposal Atop Empire State Building]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: ANDREY DENISYUK / GettyJuly began just as wild as the previous month did in New York City, thanks to a couple who brazenly scaled the Empire State Building and captured it on social media, leading to their arrest by New York Police Department officers.The pair were identified as Ivan Kuznetsov (aka Beerkus), 32, and Angelina Nikolau, 33, of East Orange, New Jersey. The couple climbed the 200-foot antenna of the Empire State Building, where they unfurled a black banner that read: &ldquo;W]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/couple-arrested-for-zany-proposal-atop-empire-state-building/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 19:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/couple-arrested-for-zany-proposal-atop-empire-state-building/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Francesca Amiker Sues Big Tigger’s Wife For Defamation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Francesca Amiker found herself in the center of an ongoing dispute happening between her morning show co-host, Big Tigger, and his wife, Alicia Brown. Francesca Amiker, who was accused by Ms. Brown of allegedly exchanging text messages with Big Tigger, sued her co-host&rsquo;s wife for defamation.Atlanta outlet WXIA reports that Francesca Amiker filed the defamation lawsuit on June 30 at the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia. Amiker claims that Brown took to social media a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/francesca-amiker-sues-big-tiggers-wife-for-defamation/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 18:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/francesca-amiker-sues-big-tiggers-wife-for-defamation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lil Wayne Reveals Why He Missed Tour Opener, Shuts Down Engagement Rumors]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: handout / Republic RecordsLil Wayne is clearing the air on a few things that have been making headlines lately.With his 20 Years of Tha Carter tour officially underway and rumors about his personal life, the New Orleans legend had plenty to get off his chest. In a rare move, Weezy addressed everything in an extremely pixelated video posted to social media, simply captioning it, &ldquo;It is what it is.&rdquo;While strumming his guitar, Wayne explained why he was a no-call, no-show for th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/lil-wayne-reveals-why-he-missed-tour-opener-shuts-down-engagement-rumors/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 16:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/lil-wayne-reveals-why-he-missed-tour-opener-shuts-down-engagement-rumors/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wu-Tang Legend Gets Into Wrestling With A Boom Bip]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wu-Tang Legend Gets Into Wrestling With A Boom Bip]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/wu-tang-legend-gets-into-wrestling-with-a-boom-bip/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 02:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/wu-tang-legend-gets-into-wrestling-with-a-boom-bip/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Benzino Has A Word For The Haters]]></title><description><![CDATA[Benzino Has A Word For The Haters]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/benzino-has-a-word-for-the-haters/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 02:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/benzino-has-a-word-for-the-haters/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hip-Hop Wired Presents: CRT FRSH (Certified Fresh) Playlist 7.3.26]]></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) playlist, our first one for July, so let&rsquo;s get into it.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, across the glob]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/hip-hop-wired-presents-crt-frsh-certified-fresh-playlist-7326/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 02:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/hip-hop-wired-presents-crt-frsh-certified-fresh-playlist-7326/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mase Gives A Good Sunday Word On Friday]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mase Gives A Good Sunday Word On Friday]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/mase-gives-a-good-sunday-word-on-friday/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 19:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/mase-gives-a-good-sunday-word-on-friday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2’ Preview: Another Glorious Day In The Corps]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cold Iron / DayBreak / Aliens Fireteam Elite IIWith Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2, Cold Iron Studios hopes its sequel delivers the same satisfaction as the movie Aliens did for the iconic movie franchise.Aliens: Fireteam Elite&nbsp;holds a special place in my heart because of my affinity for the movie&nbsp;Aliens, because of how well it delivered the colonial marines&rsquo; action versus hordes of Xenomorphs that Gearbox Software&rsquo;s Aliens: Colonial Marines epically failed to provide.<br />
While the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/aliens-fireteam-elite-2-preview-another-glorious-day-in-the-corps/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 17:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/aliens-fireteam-elite-2-preview-another-glorious-day-in-the-corps/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2’ Preview: Another Glorious Day In Corps]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cold Iron / DayBreak / Aliens Fireteam Elite IIWith Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2, Cold Iron Studios hopes its sequel delivers the same satisfaction as the movie Aliens did for the iconic movie franchise.Aliens: Fireteam Elite&nbsp;holds a special place in my heart because of my affinity for the movie&nbsp;Aliens, because of how well it delivered the colonial marines&rsquo; action versus hordes of Xenomorphs that Gearbox Software&rsquo;s Aliens: Colonial Marines epically failed to provide.<br />
While the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/aliens-fireteam-elite-2-preview-another-glorious-day-in-corps/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 17:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/aliens-fireteam-elite-2-preview-another-glorious-day-in-corps/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lil Wayne No-Shows Maine Tour Opener, Fans Say A Milli Excuses Won’t Cut It]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Scott Legato / GettyLil Wayne&rsquo;s&nbsp;20 Years of Carter Classics&nbsp;tour got off to a messy start. He failed to perform at the opening show and left fans feeling a way.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/lil-wayne-no-shows-maine-tour-opener-fans-say-a-milli-excuses-wont-cut-it/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 15:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/lil-wayne-no-shows-maine-tour-opener-fans-say-a-milli-excuses-wont-cut-it/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Donald Trump Brought In $2.2 Billion In Revenue, MAGA Voters React BIGLY]]></title><description><![CDATA[SAUL LOEB / Donald TrumpIt shouldn&rsquo;t come as a surprise that Donald Trump and his family are using the presidency to enrich themselves, but his recent disclosure revealed just how much money he&rsquo;s raking in, and it&rsquo;s not sitting well with his voters.<br />
Donald Trump&rsquo;s annual personal financial disclosure revealed he brought in more than $2.2 billion in revenue, with $1.4 billion coming from cryptocurrency ventures.<br />
Orange Mussolini was questioned about it as Americans, includ]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/donald-trump-brought-in-22-billion-in-revenue-maga-voters-react-bigly/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 04:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/donald-trump-brought-in-22-billion-in-revenue-maga-voters-react-bigly/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lupe Fiasco V. Kendrick Lamar Debate Taking Over Social Media]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lupe Fiasco is having quite an explosive week after setting social media ablaze with his observation of Kendrick Lamar&lsquo;s lyrical ability. In the wake of the initial discussion, Lupe Fiasco and Kendrick Lamar supporters have gone to war over their favorites.Lupe Fiasco sat with former battle rapper Breezy Nice&rsquo;s KoalaTea Reacts podcast, and the conversation went off the rails early. Much of the discussion centered on Nice&rsquo;s now-defunct battle rap career and Fiasco&rsquo;s views]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/lupe-fiasco-v-kendrick-lamar-debate-taking-over-social-media/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 22:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/lupe-fiasco-v-kendrick-lamar-debate-taking-over-social-media/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mekai Curtis Talks Power Book III And What's Next!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mekai Curtis Talks Power Book III And What's Next!]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/mekai-curtis-talks-power-book-iii-and-whats-next/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 21:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/mekai-curtis-talks-power-book-iii-and-whats-next/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[India.Arie Clarifies Stance On Yung Miami’s Boosting/Scamming Anthem, “Spend Dat”]]></title><description><![CDATA[Getty Images / Yung Miami / India.ArieYung Miami has what many are describing as the &ldquo;song of the summer&rdquo; with her song &ldquo;Spend Dat,&rdquo; but its questionable messaging isn&rsquo;t going over well with people like India.Arie.<br />
The 4-time Grammy Award-winning artist, who is best known for her feel-good empowerment records like&nbsp;&ldquo;Video&rdquo;&nbsp;and&nbsp;&ldquo;I Am Not My Hair,&rdquo; had something to say about the current acceptance of Yung Miami&rsquo;s boosting an]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/indiaarie-clarifies-stance-on-yung-miamis-boostingscamming-anthem-spend-dat/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 20:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/indiaarie-clarifies-stance-on-yung-miamis-boostingscamming-anthem-spend-dat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alleged Footage Surfaces Of Gucci Mane Held At Gunpoint During Pooh Shiesty Contract Dispute]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Amir Gray / iOneAlleged footage tied to the incident in which Gucci Mane was reportedly held at gunpoint by Pooh Shiesty and member of his crew has surfaced online.In the video, a man who appears to be Gucci is seen walking toward an exit before another man pulls out a firearm to prevent him from leaving. Moments later, a voice that many online believe was Pooh Shiesty can be heard instructing Gucci to look into the camera and state that he was releasing the Memphis rapper from his 1017]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/alleged-footage-surfaces-of-gucci-mane-held-at-gunpoint-during-pooh-shiesty-contract-dispute/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 18:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/alleged-footage-surfaces-of-gucci-mane-held-at-gunpoint-during-pooh-shiesty-contract-dispute/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rappers Who Referenced Rikers Island In Songs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Art Wager / GettyRikers Island is back in the headlines, but this time, it is because New York City is trying to move one step closer to shutting part of it down for good. Mayor Zohran Mamdani&rsquo;s administration recently announced the permanent closure of the North Infirmary Command, a Rikers facility that officials said was no longer housing people in custody. The move is part of the city&rsquo;s larger, still complicated plan to close the entire jail complex and replace it with sma]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/rappers-who-referenced-rikers-island-in-songs/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 18:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/rappers-who-referenced-rikers-island-in-songs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sexyy Red’s Pens Letter To Judge Amid Tay Keith Royalty Dispute]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Prince Williams/WireImage / Prince Williams/WireimageSexyy Red&rsquo;s and the late Tay Keith&rsquo;s team appear to be moving forward toward a resolution in their ongoing royalty dispute.Earlier this year, Tay Keith sued the Pound Town rapper&rsquo;s label over alleged unpaid royalties tied to several records he produced. The two built a strong musical chemistry over the years, collaborating on hits like &ldquo;SkeeYee,&rdquo; &ldquo;Get It Sexy,&rdquo; &ldquo;Hang With A Bad B*tch,&rdq]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/sexyy-reds-pens-letter-to-judge-amid-tay-keith-royalty-dispute/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 16:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/sexyy-reds-pens-letter-to-judge-amid-tay-keith-royalty-dispute/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Netflix Renews Courtney A. Kemp’s ‘Nemesis’ For A Second Season]]></title><description><![CDATA[Netflix / Nemesis<br />
Courtney A. Kemp, Power&rsquo;s original creator, is possibly building a streaming franchise with Nemesis, which has officially been ordered to a second season on Netflix.<br />
Variety reports that Nemesis will return following a very successful first season on Netflix. The original series from the mind of Kemp premiered on the streamer back in May, spending five weeks on Netflix&rsquo;s global top 10 English-language TV charts and eventually earning the top spot in its second week]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/netflix-renews-courtney-a-kemps-nemesis-for-a-second-season/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 00:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/netflix-renews-courtney-a-kemps-nemesis-for-a-second-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rich Paul Says LeBron James Is Considering Several Teams]]></title><description><![CDATA[LeBron James shocked basketball fans around the world after announcing that his time with the Los Angeles Lakers has come to an end. With retirement on the back burner for now, LeBron James&rsquo; agent, Rich Paul, gave some insight into the possibility of where the King will suit up next.In a short posted by the Game Over podcast page, hosted by Rich Paul and Max Kellerman, the pair are seen chatting up the explosive news that LeBron James, who will be 42 at the end of the year, is still in the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/rich-paul-says-lebron-james-is-considering-several-teams/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 00:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/rich-paul-says-lebron-james-is-considering-several-teams/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lil Durk Wants To Separate New RICO Charges Before Trial]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Rapper Lil Durk Mugshot / Broward County Clerk of the CourtsLil Durk&rsquo;s lawyers are pushing back against new RICO charges ahead of his trial next month.In a new court filing, attorneys for the Chicago rapper is demanding for the newly filed charges to be separated from his August 20 trial or for the trial to be dismissed altogether.His legal team claims in the filing that the feds introduced the new allegations at the last minute, forcing the defense to investigate the claims in the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/lil-durk-wants-to-separate-new-rico-charges-before-trial/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 22:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/lil-durk-wants-to-separate-new-rico-charges-before-trial/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lil Wayne Says A Verzuz Would Have To Be Against Himself, “I Got Too Much Material”]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Scott Legato / GettyIt&rsquo;s safe to say fans shouldn&rsquo;t expect to see Lil Wayne on a Verzuz safe anytime soon, unless he&rsquo;s battling himself.&nbsp;DJ Drama recently released the full episode of his Gangsta Grillz podcast featuring Weezy, which was originally recorded in 2023. During the conversation, the New Orleans legend was asked if he&rsquo;d ever participate in a Verzuz battle. His answer was peak Tunechi, saying the only opponent worthy of facing him is&hellip;himself.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/lil-wayne-says-a-verzuz-would-have-to-be-against-himself-i-got-too-much-material/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 20:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/lil-wayne-says-a-verzuz-would-have-to-be-against-himself-i-got-too-much-material/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chris Brown Ordered To Pay Housekeeper $13 Million Over Dog Attack]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chris Brown was ordered by a jury to pay $13 million to a housekeeper who was attacked by a security dog in his home. The jury found that Chris Brown was negligent in curbing the dog, which was described as massive in a report.Rolling Stone reports that on Tuesday (June 30), a California jury handed down their decision against Chris Brown in favor of Maria Avila, who worked as a housekeeper at the singer&rsquo;s mansion. The attack occurred in December 2020, and Ms. Avila took the stand in the t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/chris-brown-ordered-to-pay-housekeeper-13-million-over-dog-attack/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 18:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/chris-brown-ordered-to-pay-housekeeper-13-million-over-dog-attack/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[You Own Nothing: Sony Is Killing Physical PlayStation Discs]]></title><description><![CDATA[YASUYOSHI CHIBA / Sony / PlayStationWe all saw this coming, but were just waiting to see who would pull the trigger first. Sony announced it will no longer produce physical PlayStation games beginning January 2028.<br />
Did you hear it this morning? The collective screams from collectors of physical games as their worst nightmares have become reality.<br />
Gamers woke up this morning to a PlayStation&nbsp;blog&nbsp;post announcing that, beginning in&nbsp;January 2028, the company will cease production of]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/you-own-nothing-sony-is-killing-physical-playstation-discs/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 18:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/you-own-nothing-sony-is-killing-physical-playstation-discs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Papoose Wants LeBron James In New York, Tells Knicks Fans To Stop Acting Funny]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Paras Griffin/Richard Rodriguez / GettyPapoose has been a die-hard New York Knicks fan since Day 1, but now he&rsquo;s got a bone to pick with some of the fanbase.During the New York rapper&rsquo;s boo, Claressa Shields&rsquo;, press tour stop in Atlanta ahead of her upcoming fight, he caught up with Hip-Hop Wired. The entire city has been on cloud nine after the Knicks brought home their first NBA championship since the 1970s.Knicks super fans like Spike Lee, Fat Joe, Timoth&eacute;e Ch]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/papoose-wants-lebron-james-in-new-york-tells-knicks-fans-to-stop-acting-funny/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 16:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/papoose-wants-lebron-james-in-new-york-tells-knicks-fans-to-stop-acting-funny/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Claressa Shields is Coming For Kaye Scott’s Belts In History-Making ATL Match]]></title><description><![CDATA[&#10005;Source: R1 Digital / R1Boxing star Claressa Shields stopped by &ldquo;MiAsia in The Midday&rdquo; on Hot 107.9 Atlanta to deliver major news: she will face middleweight champion Kaye Scott on August 15 at State Farm Arena in Atlanta. The fight puts two championship belts on the line and positions Shields to make history in the city she now calls home.For the bout, Shields is dropping down to 160 pounds to challenge Scott for her two titles. The matchup carries added weight beyond the bel]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/claressa-shields-is-coming-for-kaye-scotts-belts-in-history-making-atl-match/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 01:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/claressa-shields-is-coming-for-kaye-scotts-belts-in-history-making-atl-match/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Milagro Gramz’s Request To Delay Paying $75K Judgment To Megan Thee Stallion Denied]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: JC Olivera/WireImage / JC Olivera/WireImageMegan Thee Stallion got another legal W this week, as blogger Milagro Gramz has been ordered to pay up immediately.In a decision obtained by Complex on Monday (June 29), Judge Cecilia M. Altonaga denied Gramz&rsquo;s request to hold off on paying the $75K judgment to Meg in her defamation case until after her appeal.Last year, Gramz (real name Milagro Elizabeth Cooper) was found liable for teaming up with incarcerated rapper Tory Lanez to harass]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/milagro-gramzs-request-to-delay-paying-75k-judgment-to-megan-thee-stallion-denied/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 23:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/milagro-gramzs-request-to-delay-paying-75k-judgment-to-megan-thee-stallion-denied/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[JAŸ-Z’s ‘4:44’ Bonus Tracks Finally Hit All Streaming Platforms]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Catherine Ivill &ndash; AMA / GettyJA&Yuml;-Z is celebrating the ninth anniversary of 4:44 by bringing the album&rsquo;s bonus tracks to all streaming platforms.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/ja-zs-444-bonus-tracks-finally-hit-all-streaming-platforms/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 21:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/ja-zs-444-bonus-tracks-finally-hit-all-streaming-platforms/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Malik Beasley, Ed Davis Named In Federal NBA Gambling Probe]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: David Berding / GettyAccording to reports from NBC, former National Basketball Association players Malik Beasley and Ed Davis were indicted in the newest phase of the federal government&rsquo;s sprawling investigation into gambling in the league on Monday (June 29).In the unsealed indictment, prosecutors from the United States District Attorney&rsquo;s Office for the Eastern District of New York claim that Beasley reached an agreement with Davis while he was a member of the Milwaukee Buc]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/malik-beasley-ed-davis-named-in-federal-nba-gambling-probe/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 21:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/malik-beasley-ed-davis-named-in-federal-nba-gambling-probe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[L’s On Deck? Peep The Air Jordan 11 “Space Jam” Set To Drop In December]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Sotheby&rsquo;s / Sotheby&rsquo;sFor years now the popularity of the Air Jordan 11 had been steadily falling off as uncalled for color ways and over saturation had killed off their value on the secondary market and ultimately overall interest in the silhouette, but this year that won&rsquo;t be the case.A year after the Air Jordan 11 &ldquo;Gamma&rdquo; had holiday shoppers in a chokehold, making it damn near impossible to cop a pair even as stock numbers circled a massive 2 million pair]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/ls-on-deck-peep-the-air-jordan-11-space-jam-set-to-drop-in-december/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 21:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/ls-on-deck-peep-the-air-jordan-11-space-jam-set-to-drop-in-december/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Justice Sonia Sotomayor Discloses $4K Concert Ticket Gift From Bad Bunny]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Justin Sullivan / GettySupreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor&rsquo;s latest financial disclosure has a music-world connection, but the details are fairly straightforward.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/justice-sonia-sotomayor-discloses-4k-concert-ticket-gift-from-bad-bunny/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 21:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/justice-sonia-sotomayor-discloses-4k-concert-ticket-gift-from-bad-bunny/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Megan Thee Stallion Returns To &lsquo;Love Island&rsquo; &amp; Stands Up For The Ladies While Calling Out The Men]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ben Symons / Megan Thee Stallion<br />
After heating up the villa last season on Love Island, it&rsquo;s no surprise Megan Thee Stallion would be back for an encore on Love Island, and this time she did more than twerk.<br />
Sunday night officially kicked off Hot Girl Summer when Megan Thee Stallion made a surprise appearance on NBC/Peacock&rsquo;s hit reality series Love Island, marking her second appearance on the show.<br />
Ben SymonsThe Houston rapper and, most recently, Broadway star hosted a mini boys vs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/megan-thee-stallion-returns-to-lsquolove-islandrsquo-amp-stands-up-for-the-ladies-while-calling-out-the-men/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 20:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/megan-thee-stallion-returns-to-lsquolove-islandrsquo-amp-stands-up-for-the-ladies-while-calling-out-the-men/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chris Rock Crowns Druski As Best BET Awards Host Ever]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Erik Umphrey / BETDruski is getting his flowers from one of the greatest comedians to ever to do it.After making his debut as host of the 2026 BET Awards, the Atlanta comedian had social media buzzing with his skits, celebrity interactions, and quick-witted humor throughout the night. From reviving his Belly Gang Kush inspired character to sharing hilarious moments with Ray J and Keke Palmer, Druski kept the audience entertained from start to finish.He also had the internet talking after]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/chris-rock-crowns-druski-as-best-bet-awards-host-ever/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 20:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/chris-rock-crowns-druski-as-best-bet-awards-host-ever/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oliver B AKA @oliver_yoyos Stuns At 2026 National Yo-Yo Contest]]></title><description><![CDATA[A viral video displaying a young Black boy showing off some serious yo-yo skills has gone wide, and folks are wondering who the talented trickster is. His name is Oliver B, known as @oliver_yoyos on social media, and it appears he has a bright future ahead of him.Based on what we could find on social media, young Oliver B is an expert at complex yo-yo tricks and shows off his talent quite vividly on his Instagram page.<br />
We learned from Instagram that Oliver, who appears to be of elementary school]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/oliver-b-aka-oliver-yoyos-stuns-at-2026-national-yo-yo-contest/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 18:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/oliver-b-aka-oliver-yoyos-stuns-at-2026-national-yo-yo-contest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[50 Cent Booked To Play Show At Donald Trump Jr.’s Club.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Donald Trump Jr. scored a big-time Hip-Hop act to grace the stages of his exclusive, members-only club in Washington, D.C. Curtis &ldquo;50 Cent&rdquo; Jackson will perform at the Executive Branch this coming Fourth of July weekend.In a story broken by The Daily Beast on the word of sources, it was learned that 50 Cent will perform at the Executive Branch on July 3. The club, which is invitation-only, has been described in past reports as a nightclub for wealthy persons within the MAGA social sp]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/50-cent-booked-to-play-show-at-donald-trump-jrs-club/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 16:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/50-cent-booked-to-play-show-at-donald-trump-jrs-club/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nicki Minaj Shows Elon Musk Birthday Love]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Win McNamee / GettyOn Saturday (June 27), tech mogul Elon Musk celebrated his birthday and received a special heartfelt message from a popular friend &ndash; Nicki Minaj.&nbsp;The Pink Friday 2 rapper posted a smiling selfie of her and the Tesla founder in a post on X, formerly Twitter. &ldquo;Thank you for saving free speech, Elon,&rdquo; Minaj wrote in the caption, referring to Musk&rsquo;s acquisition of the platform in 2022.&nbsp; &ldquo;Happy BirthdayLove alwaysFrom Gag City &amp; t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/nicki-minaj-shows-elon-musk-birthday-love/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 16:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/nicki-minaj-shows-elon-musk-birthday-love/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tay-K Wants His Murder Conviction Appeal Temporarily Paused]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: KSAT 12 / KSAT 12Tay-K legal team is reportedly looking to temporarily pause the rapper&rsquo;s appeal as they continue challenging his murder conviction.The Texas rapper has been fighting his conviction in the 2017 killing of photographer Mark Saldivar. who was fatally shot in San Antonio. Prosecutors alleged Tay-K was involved in the incident, which ultimately led to his conviction.According to newly filed court documents, Tay-K&rsquo;s attorneys have asked the court to temporarily pau]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/tay-k-wants-his-murder-conviction-appeal-temporarily-paused/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 16:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/tay-k-wants-his-murder-conviction-appeal-temporarily-paused/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tupac Murder Investigator Says We've Been Wrong About Keffe D | RJ Bond]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tupac Murder Investigator Says We've Been Wrong About Keffe D | RJ Bond]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/tupac-murder-investigator-says-weve-been-wrong-about-keffe-d-rj-bond/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 04:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/tupac-murder-investigator-says-weve-been-wrong-about-keffe-d-rj-bond/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DJ Akademiks &amp; Daphne Joy Appear Boo&rsquo;d Up On A Date]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: @djakademiks / InstagramAfter weeks of lustful pandering, it seems that DJ Akademiks finally landed a date with social media influencer Daphne Joy.The blogger proudly flexed his arm candy for the evening, enjoying a night out. The two kept it cozy as Joy held a single red rose while wrapped in Akademiks&rsquo; warm embrace.&nbsp;The link up happened after the streamer caught a glimpse of Joy&rsquo;s leaked sex tape with Diddy and adult entertainer Sly Diggler. That led to an interview be]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/dj-akademiks-amp-daphne-joy-appear-boorsquod-up-on-a-date/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 22:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/dj-akademiks-amp-daphne-joy-appear-boorsquod-up-on-a-date/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fat Joe Scores Court Win As Judge Sanctions Opposing Attorney]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Kevin Mazur / GettyFat Joe just picked up a significant victory in his ongoing legal battle. A federal judge has sanctioned the attorney representing his former hype man, calling out the lawyer&rsquo;s conduct during the discovery process and ordering additional steps as the case moves forward.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/fat-joe-scores-court-win-as-judge-sanctions-opposing-attorney/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 21:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/fat-joe-scores-court-win-as-judge-sanctions-opposing-attorney/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Twista Facing Prison Time After Alleged $440K Tax Debt]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Barry Brecheisen / GettyTwista has found himself in legal trouble over allegations that he failed to pay his federal income taxes over several years.The Chicago rapper pleaded not guilty in federal court after being charged with five counts of willfully failing to pay income taxes. The charges stem from tax years spanning 2019 through 2023.According to court documents, Twista continued earning income from live performance, album sales, streaming royalties, and other business ventures dur]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/twista-facing-prison-time-after-alleged-440k-tax-debt/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 20:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/twista-facing-prison-time-after-alleged-440k-tax-debt/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[From Tributes To Vocal Masterclasses, Here Are The Best 2026 BET Awards Performances]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Christopher Polk / GettyBET Awards continues to nail performances after 25 years. While other award shows often feel like a series of acceptance speeches broken up by musical numbers, BET has always understood that the stage is the main event. The performances become memes, group chat topics, and cultural moments that people revisit long after the trophies have been handed out. Check out our favorite performances from the 2026 BET Awards inside.&nbsp;This year&rsquo;s ceremony was someth]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/from-tributes-to-vocal-masterclasses-here-are-the-best-2026-bet-awards-performances/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 18:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/from-tributes-to-vocal-masterclasses-here-are-the-best-2026-bet-awards-performances/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Donald Trump’s Great American Fair Was An Epic Flop]]></title><description><![CDATA[UCG / Great American FairThis shouldn&rsquo;t be a shock to anyone, but Donald Trump&rsquo;s Great American Fair was an epic flop, and his loyal fans couldn&rsquo;t hide it.<br />
Critics of Orange Mussolini wasted no time clowning him when videos began appearing showing that attendance at the Great American Fair was less than stellar.<br />
Instead of celebrating America&rsquo;s 250th anniversary, the weekend, thanks to the Trump-linked group Freedom 25, was more about celebrating the current occupant of t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/donald-trumps-great-american-fair-was-an-epic-flop/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 18:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/donald-trumps-great-american-fair-was-an-epic-flop/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Exclusive Heat: Ras Kass Spits Fire On &quot;Where the Fu-Schnickens @?&quot;]]></title><description><![CDATA[Exclusive Heat: Ras Kass Spits Fire On &quot;Where the Fu-Schnickens @?&quot;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/exclusive-heat-ras-kass-spits-fire-on-quotwhere-the-fu-schnickens-quot/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 18:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/exclusive-heat-ras-kass-spits-fire-on-quotwhere-the-fu-schnickens-quot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Skepta Calls Out Fan Interaction With North West At Paris Fashion Week]]></title><description><![CDATA[Skepta is making headlines after comments he made online regarding North West, the daughter of Kanye West aka Ye, and Kim Kardashian. In his missives, Skepta railed against adult fans and paparazzi hounding the teenager at Paris Fashion Week.Over the weekend, Skepta fired off a few tweets regarding what he viewed as inappropriate interactions with North West at Paris Fashion Week. In one video shared by Big Smoke, West, 13, is greeting a fan with her hand out, who then leans in for a hug.The vet]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/skepta-calls-out-fan-interaction-with-north-west-at-paris-fashion-week/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 18:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/skepta-calls-out-fan-interaction-with-north-west-at-paris-fashion-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nike Pays Homage To JAŸ-Z With ‘Reasonable Doubt’ Air Force 1]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: @kodaklens / InstagramThe Nike Air Force 1 may be regarded as a &ldquo;dad sneaker&rdquo; by today&rsquo;s generation (ya lil bastards!) but the silhouette is still a classic and whenever an exclusive colorway or iteration of the sneaker drops, heads take notice.The latest ultra-exclusive friends-and-family Nike Air Force 1 was revealed by the good people over at Sneaker News, who captured images of the JA&Yuml;-Z-inspired Air Force 1, which commemorates the 30th anniversary of the iconi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/nike-pays-homage-to-ja-z-with-reasonable-doubt-air-force-1/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 17:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/nike-pays-homage-to-ja-z-with-reasonable-doubt-air-force-1/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BET Awards 2026 Crown Clipse, Teyana Taylor As Fans React]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 2026 BET Awards have concluded, and with the dust settled, the accolades, performances, and more. With Clipse and Teyana Taylor clearing the competition by notching the most BET Awards, fans are dissecting the wins and notable subs online.Taking place at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, the BET Awards, hosted by Druski, were another crowd-pleasing feather in the cap for the network. Clipse took home three awards, including Album Of The Year for Let God Sort Them Out, Best Group, and Best]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/bet-awards-2026-crown-clipse-teyana-taylor-as-fans-react/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 16:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/bet-awards-2026-crown-clipse-teyana-taylor-as-fans-react/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dame Dash Throws Shade At JAŸ-Z’s ‘Reasonable Doubt’ Subway Pop-Up]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Paras Griffin / GettyDame Dash isn&rsquo;t done taking shots at his favorite op, JA&Yuml;-Z.As Hov continues celebrating the 30th anniversary of Reasonable Doubt, he&rsquo;s been making rounds with special fan experiences. including pop-ups dedicated to both Reasonable Doubt and The Blueprint. The celebrations also come on the heels of his recent appearance at Roots Picnic, where his freestyle had the Hip-Hop world talking for days.Many fans believe the NYC rapper slipped a few shots at]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/dame-dash-throws-shade-at-ja-zs-reasonable-doubt-subway-pop-up/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 16:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/dame-dash-throws-shade-at-ja-zs-reasonable-doubt-subway-pop-up/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[22 Alleged Folk Nation Gang Members Indicted In New York]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brooklyn DA Eric Gonzalez, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul, and NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch announced late last week the indictment of 22 alleged Folk Nation gang members. According to the 176-page indictment, the alleged Folk Nation gang was involved in 26 shootings across Brooklyn and Manhattan, with one ending in a fatality.<br />
Among the charges in the indictment document are conspiracy to commit murder, weapons possession, and other related offenses. In a press statement from the governor&rsquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/22-alleged-folk-nation-gang-members-indicted-in-new-york/</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2026 17:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/22-alleged-folk-nation-gang-members-indicted-in-new-york/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[About Those Physical Discs of ‘GTA 6,’ It Ain’t Happening: Report]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rockstar Games / GTA 6Initial reports suggested that gamers could expect a physical copy of GTA 6 down the line, but new reporting indicates that is not the case.<br />
When preorder and pricing details were revealed for&nbsp;GTA 6, fans were stunned to learn that there would be no physical version of the game when it finally launches on November 19.<br />
Rockstar Games said that gamers could expect a physical case, but instead of a disc, there would be a piece of paper containing a download code for the g]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/about-those-physical-discs-of-gta-6-it-aint-happening-report/</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2026 15:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/about-those-physical-discs-of-gta-6-it-aint-happening-report/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tay Keith (RIP) Shares His Future Dreams With Chuck Jigsaw Creekmur]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tay Keith (RIP) Shares His Future Dreams With Chuck Jigsaw Creekmur]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/tay-keith-rip-shares-his-future-dreams-with-chuck-jigsaw-creekmur/</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2026 19:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/tay-keith-rip-shares-his-future-dreams-with-chuck-jigsaw-creekmur/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Drake Is Hosting A “Janice-Only” Apology Party Tour ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Drake Iceman Rollout / Drake/InstagramIf your name is Janice and you&rsquo;ve been getting random people telling you to &ldquo;STFU&rdquo; ever since Drake dropped ICEMAN, you might be entitled to a little something from the 6 God himself.On Thursday (June 25), Drake posted on his IG story that he may be sending something special for the specifically-named fans in New York, Los Angeles, Miami, Toronto, and Houston.&ldquo;All my Janice&rsquo;s in NY, LA, MIA, TO, HOU, look out for my invi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/drake-is-hosting-a-janice-only-apology-party-tour/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 22:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/drake-is-hosting-a-janice-only-apology-party-tour/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yung Miami, Too Short Perform At Sprint Event]]></title><description><![CDATA[Yung Miami, Too Short Perform At Sprint Event]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/yung-miami-too-short-perform-at-sprint-event/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 21:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/yung-miami-too-short-perform-at-sprint-event/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The RAMpocalypse: Apple Raises Prices On Several Products, The iPhone Is Safe For Now]]></title><description><![CDATA[NurPhoto / AppleTo quote the great Stephen Strange, aka Dr. Strange, &ldquo;we&rsquo;re in the Endgame now.&rdquo; Apple, which has claimed that it has been absorbing high memory prices, is now jacking up the price of its products.<br />
Tim Cook kissing Donald Trump&rsquo;s orange a** wasn&rsquo;t enough to shield the company that Steve Jobs built from the incoming RAMpocalypse.<br />
Apple shared that prices are increasing on a number of its products, and they are:<br />
MacBook Neo: Increased to $699 (up from]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/the-rampocalypse-apple-raises-prices-on-several-products-the-iphone-is-safe-for-now/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 21:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/the-rampocalypse-apple-raises-prices-on-several-products-the-iphone-is-safe-for-now/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Wildest Things That Happened In Hip-Hop This Week]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Ezra Shaw &ndash; FIFA / GettyWe all love a good reality TV series. Whether it&rsquo;s Love Island, Baddies, Survivor, Big Brother, The Traitors or whatever show has the group chat yelling at the screen, the appeal is usually the same: drama, chaos, plot twists, people saying things they absolutely should not have said and moments so random they feel like they were cooked up in a writers&rsquo; room.<br />
Well, this past week, Hip-Hop apparently decided it wanted in on the action. From politi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/the-wildest-things-that-happened-in-hip-hop-this-week/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 19:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/the-wildest-things-that-happened-in-hip-hop-this-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Regarding The XBOX Series X &amp; Series S, Yesterday&rsquo;s Price, Is Not Today&rsquo;s Price]]></title><description><![CDATA[Future Publishing / Xbox<br />
Microsoft is not moving consoles, but that&rsquo;s not stopping the company from raising the prices of the Xbox Series X and Series S&hellip;AGAIN.<br />
Yup, you read that correctly: after current XBOX CEO Asha Sharma openly admitted that the current consoles cost too much, XBOX is jacking up the price of its current consoles so much that it ccan&rsquo;teven sell them at the moment.<br />
In a blog post, XBOX announced an increase of &ldquo;$100 for 512 GB models and US $150 for 1]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/regarding-the-xbox-series-x-amp-series-s-yesterdayrsquos-price-is-not-todayrsquos-price/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 19:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/regarding-the-xbox-series-x-amp-series-s-yesterdayrsquos-price-is-not-todayrsquos-price/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[T.I.’s Long-Awaited ‘Kill The King’ Album Is Here, Social Media Reacts]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Johnny Nunez / GettyAfter several delays, T.I. has officially released his long-awaited album, Kill The King.&nbsp;While the Atlanta legend has said this could be his final album, plenty of fans are calling cap and believe TIP still has more music left in the tank. Either way, Kill The King has finally arrived.The rollout gained momentum with the success of &ldquo;Let &lsquo;Em Know,&rdquo; a record many fans crowned as the &ldquo;Unc Anthem.&rdquo; TIP stayed on the gas promoting the si]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/tis-long-awaited-kill-the-king-album-is-here-social-media-reacts/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 19:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/tis-long-awaited-kill-the-king-album-is-here-social-media-reacts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[JAŸ-Z Documentary Coming To HBO This Fall]]></title><description><![CDATA[JA&Yuml;-Z has been more visible in 2026 than he has in years, culminating in an upcoming run of shows and a stellar performance at the Roots Picnic. Now, JA&Yuml;-Z&rsquo;s story will be told in a new documentary helmed by Rick Rubin, which comes later this year.JA&Yuml;-Z IN 8 is the title of the eight-part series with Rick Rubin in the director&rsquo;s chair in partnership with HBO Documentary Films. According to a post on the Warner Bros. Discovery press page, the series will debut this fall]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/ja-z-documentary-coming-to-hbo-this-fall/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 18:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/ja-z-documentary-coming-to-hbo-this-fall/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[JAŸ-Z’s ‘Reasonable Doubt’ Turns 30 With Citywide NYC Celebrations]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: OLYMPIA SHANNON / OLYMPIA SHANNONJA&Yuml;-Z&rsquo;s debut album is getting a celebration worthy of its New York legacy. Thirty years after&nbsp;Reasonable Doubt introduced Shawn Carter to the world, Roc Nation is turning the city into a living tribute to one of Hip-Hop&rsquo;s most important catalogs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/ja-zs-reasonable-doubt-turns-30-with-citywide-nyc-celebrations/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 17:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/ja-zs-reasonable-doubt-turns-30-with-citywide-nyc-celebrations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[King Of New York, Jalen Brunson Throws Cold Water On The Possibility Of The Knicks Visiting Donald Trump’s White House]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Gary Hershorn / GettyFollowing the New York Knicks historic Championship run in the 2026 NBA playoffs, team owner and proud Trump supporter James Dolan made it clear that the organization had accepted Donald Trump&rsquo;s invitation to visit the White House and would indeed be heading to Washington to visit his dear friend regardless of how the fan base (and most of America) feels about the wannabe dictator-in-chief.While many reminded the Knicks team that they are not obliged to follow]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/king-of-new-york-jalen-brunson-throws-cold-water-on-the-possibility-of-the-knicks-visiting-donald-trumps-white-house/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 17:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/king-of-new-york-jalen-brunson-throws-cold-water-on-the-possibility-of-the-knicks-visiting-donald-trumps-white-house/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lil Durk’s Attorney Says Even Law Enforcement Is Telling Him “Free Durk”]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Prince Williams / GettyLil Durk&rsquo;s remains behind bars as he continues fighting his federal murder-for-hire case.During Lyrical Lemonade&rsquo;s Summer Smash Festival, Durk&rsquo;s attorney, Drew Findling, caught up with Dometi Pongo and provided an update on the Chicago rapper&rsquo;s legal battle. According to Findling, he&rsquo;s been working around the clock to secure Durk&rsquo;s release and says support for the rapper has come from unexpected places.&ldquo;I have people coming]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/lil-durks-attorney-says-even-law-enforcement-is-telling-him-free-durk/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 16:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/lil-durks-attorney-says-even-law-enforcement-is-telling-him-free-durk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[August Alsina Calls Out Young Thug Over Recent Comments About Sexuality]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Joseph Okpako / GettyAugust Alsina is speaking out after Young Thug&rsquo;s comments about sexuality didn&rsquo;t sit well with him.The R&amp;B singer, who has been open about his sexuality in recent years, shared his disappointment with remarks Thug made regarding people who &ldquo;turn gay.&rdquo; During a new video on his social media, Alsina questioned why sexuality continues to be such a focal point for some people, especially given everything happening in the world.&nbsp;&ldquo;May]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/august-alsina-calls-out-young-thug-over-recent-comments-about-sexuality/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 21:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/august-alsina-calls-out-young-thug-over-recent-comments-about-sexuality/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hunter Biden Gives Democrats Sound Advice Following Shocking DSA Primary Wins]]></title><description><![CDATA[Anadolu / Hunter Biden<br />
We are very sure no one had Hunter Biden providing much-needed advice to the Democrat party on their bingo cards after incumbents suffered shocking primary defeats to Mayor Zohran Mamdani-backed DSA candidates.<br />
The internet was absolutely stunned when former President Joe Biden&rsquo;s son, Hunter Biden, took to X (formerly Twitter) to share his observations about the New York City primary elections.<br />
In his post, Biden urged the Democrats to take lessons from the stunning]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/hunter-biden-gives-democrats-sound-advice-following-shocking-dsa-primary-wins/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 20:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/hunter-biden-gives-democrats-sound-advice-following-shocking-dsa-primary-wins/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Big Tigger Issues Statement After Arrest, Denies All Charges]]></title><description><![CDATA[Big Tigger put out a statement in the wake of his arrest last weekend on battery and cruelty to children charges. In the statement, Big Tigger denied all the charges and said more will come as he continues to cooperate with the authorities.Taking to IG, Big Tigger shared the following statement on Wednesday (June 24):unequivocally deny every allegation that has been made against me.For the past 30+ years, I have built my life around relationships and community. Those who know me know the man, fa]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/big-tigger-issues-statement-after-arrest-denies-all-charges/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 18:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/big-tigger-issues-statement-after-arrest-denies-all-charges/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[StockX To Allow Used Sneakers &amp; Attire To Be Sold On Their Platform, Authenticity Still Not Guaranteed Though]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: StockX / StockXFrom teaming up with Walmart to opening a brick-and-mortar store in New York City, StockX is doing everything it can to remain in the sneaker game and get that resale paper. The brand is now looking to expand its products by letting resellers buy and sell used sneakers and vintage attire on its platform.According to Complex, StockX is ditching its day-one rule of all its merchandise having to be brand new and have made the decision to let used sneakers and clothing be move]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/stockx-to-allow-used-sneakers-amp-attire-to-be-sold-on-their-platform-authenticity-still-not-guaranteed-though/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 18:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/stockx-to-allow-used-sneakers-amp-attire-to-be-sold-on-their-platform-authenticity-still-not-guaranteed-though/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Knicks Fan Fired For Trash Can Theft Still Getting Fined]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: @NYCSanitation / xA New York Knicks fan who went viral for snatching up a Knicks-themed garbage can from a city street is still paying for it, as she&rsquo;s been hit with multiple fines for the act &ndash; shortly after losing her job over the incident.According to reports, the New York City Department of Sanitation confirmed that the orange-and-blue trash can had been returned with a post on X, formerly Twitter showing the can with the caption reading, &ldquo;Welcome Back!&rdquo; and &]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/knicks-fan-fired-for-trash-can-theft-still-getting-fined/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 18:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/knicks-fan-fired-for-trash-can-theft-still-getting-fined/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘GTA 6’ Reportedly Getting Physical Release In December]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rockstar Games / GTA 6GTA 6&rsquo;s November 19 launch date is locked in, and preorders for the game are live, but there is plenty of hoopla surrounding what is easily one of the most anticipated games of all time.<br />
When the preorder and price information for GTA 6 dropped, there were two major reactions: The game costing $80 for the standard edition and $100 for the ultimate edition. What also had gamers chirping was that they would be spending that much money on a video game that would not have]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/gta-6-reportedly-getting-physical-release-in-december/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 17:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/gta-6-reportedly-getting-physical-release-in-december/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Takeoff’s Parents Reportedly At Odds Over Wrongful Death Settlement]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Jay L. Clendenin / GettyThe family of Takeoff is reportedly involved in a dispute over the settlement stemming from the late rapper&rsquo;s wrongful death lawsuit.According to reports, Takeoff&rsquo;s mother, Titania Davenport, originally filed the wrongful death lawsuit following her son&rsquo;s tragic passing in 2022. The family ultimately secured a settlement, though the exact amount has not been publicly disclosed.&nbsp;Now, Takeoff&rsquo;s father, Kenneth Ball, is reportedly seeking]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/takeoffs-parents-reportedly-at-odds-over-wrongful-death-settlement/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 16:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/takeoffs-parents-reportedly-at-odds-over-wrongful-death-settlement/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[XXL Freshman Class Of 2026: An Old Head’s Guide To The New Wave Of Hip-Hop]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: @lareezymusic/@itsmstrim/@trapdickey / InstagramThe XXL Freshman Class of 2026 has officially arrived, and we got the full breakdown for the people.Last year&rsquo;s class had its highs, and it definitely had its lows. Gelo caught lightning in a bottle with his viral hit, &ldquo;Tweaker.&rdquo; What started as a song previewed on a livestream quickly turned into one of the biggest records of the year, leading him to put the basketball down, pick up a mic, and sign with Def Jam Records.Lo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/xxl-freshman-class-of-2026-an-old-heads-guide-to-the-new-wave-of-hip-hop/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 00:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/xxl-freshman-class-of-2026-an-old-heads-guide-to-the-new-wave-of-hip-hop/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[No Milli Vanilli, No Problem: Kash Patel’s Girlfriend, Alexis Wilkins Will Perform At Trump’s Struggle Freedom 250 Rally]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chip Somodevilla / Alexis Wilkins / Kash PatelDonald Trump&rsquo;s struggle Freedom 250 MAGA Rally/concert has found its musical act, and it&rsquo;s none other than Kash Patel&rsquo;s girlfriend, Alexis Wilkins.Yup, you read that correctly, DEI Hire FBI Director Kash PPatel&rsquo;sMAGA girlfriend will be bringing her &ldquo;&rdquo;usical talents&rdquo;&rdquo;to TTrump&rsquo;sgreat MAGA Rally that is now the replacement of his now dead Freedom 250 Music Festival.<br />
Wilkins announced on X (formerly]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/no-milli-vanilli-no-problem-kash-patels-girlfriend-alexis-wilkins-will-perform-at-trumps-struggle-freedom-250-rally/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 22:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/no-milli-vanilli-no-problem-kash-patels-girlfriend-alexis-wilkins-will-perform-at-trumps-struggle-freedom-250-rally/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Talib Kweli Sidesteps Boxing Match From Fan He Called Racist]]></title><description><![CDATA[Talib Kweli stands on strong principles that, according to some, might come across as determined to justify his stances while fiercely calling out critics. One fan who used social media to goad Talib Kweli into a boxing match got on the Brooklyn rapper&rsquo;s bad side, this after he suggested the man was racist and homophobic.On Talib Kweli&rsquo;s Facebook fan page, the rapper issued a missive towards Jay Artem, a white man who is firing back with memes and accusations of his own.From Kweli&rs]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/talib-kweli-sidesteps-boxing-match-from-fan-he-called-racist/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 22:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/talib-kweli-sidesteps-boxing-match-from-fan-he-called-racist/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Big Tigger Arrested On Battery &amp; Cruelty To Children Charges]]></title><description><![CDATA[Big Tigger was arrested last weekend in Georgia on battery and 3rd degree cruelty to children charges, and has already bonded out. The longtime radio personality was the center of controversy after his wife, Alicia Brown, seemed to allege instances of domestic violence in the couple&rsquo;s home.TMZ reports that Big Tigger, whose real name is Darian Morgan, was arrested and placed in the Fulton County Jail last Saturday (June 20) on the aforementioned charges. It isn&rsquo;t being reported wheth]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/big-tigger-arrested-on-battery-amp-cruelty-to-children-charges/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 21:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/big-tigger-arrested-on-battery-amp-cruelty-to-children-charges/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Muni Long Reveals Lupus Battle Led To Double Lung Transplant]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Warner Bros. TV / GettyMuni Long is opening up about a serious health battle that nearly cost her life.During a recent appearance on Good Morning America, the Grammy-winning singer revealed that complications from lupus became so severe that she ultimately underwent a double lung transplant.Long explained that her health struggles intensified while she intensified while she was on The Boy Is Mine Tour, forcing her to cut tour dates short. Looking back, she admitted that taking the tour m]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/muni-long-reveals-lupus-battle-led-to-double-lung-transplant/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 20:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/muni-long-reveals-lupus-battle-led-to-double-lung-transplant/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockstar Games Reveals &lsquo;GTA 6&rsquo;s Price &amp; Preorder Bonuses]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rockstar Games / GTA 6<br />
It&rsquo;s happening, it&rsquo;s really happening, GTA 6 has a price, and no surprise Rockstar Games is pushing the price up.<br />
Rockstar Games announced that the standard edition of GTA 6, easily the most anticipated video game of all time, will cost $79.99 when preorders for both PS5 and Xbox Series X/S begin at midnight on June 25.<br />
For those looking for something on the more premium side, the Ultimate Edition will cost $99.99, and yes, the game will be launching on Novembe]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/rockstar-games-reveals-lsquogta-6rsquos-price-amp-preorder-bonuses/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 20:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/rockstar-games-reveals-lsquogta-6rsquos-price-amp-preorder-bonuses/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Larry David Says Trump’s Freedom 250 Event Made Him “Embarrassed” To Be An American]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Araya Doheny / GettyWe are just a year and a half into Donald Trump&rsquo;s second term as president, and already, it feels like we&rsquo;re witnessing the fall of the American empire, akin to the Romans of the 1400s.Still, Donald Trump loves a spectacle and to keep himself and his supporters appeased, so he threw himself a &ldquo;star-studded extravaganza&rdquo; with the UFC &ldquo;Freedom 250&rdquo; on the White House lawn on June 14. Needless to say, it was the hot mess we&rsquo;d exp]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/larry-david-says-trumps-freedom-250-event-made-him-embarrassed-to-be-an-american/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 19:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/larry-david-says-trumps-freedom-250-event-made-him-embarrassed-to-be-an-american/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump Blames Reflecting Pool Damage, Odor On Vandals]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Chip Somodevilla / GettyThe debacle of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool continues to get worse, with President Donald Trump claiming that vandals have damaged the pool&rsquo;s recently installed $16.4 million paint liner.Trump made the claim to reporters at the White House on Monday (June 22), saying a &ldquo;350-foot slit&rdquo; was made through the lining with a &ldquo;boxcutter or knife of some kind.&rdquo; He doubled down, adding, &ldquo;I saw it. They cut it. They cut it very vi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/trump-blames-reflecting-pool-damage-odor-on-vandals/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 17:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/trump-blames-reflecting-pool-damage-odor-on-vandals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Elon Musk Threatens To Sue Congressman Over USAID Cuts]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Leon Neal / GettyTech trillionaire Elon Musk has sparked some controversy after declaring that he intends to sue Congressman Ro Khanna (D-Calif.) and that he should be jailed in relation to cuts to USAID made by Musk and his Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).Musk began his tirade on X, formerly Twitter, on Monday (June 22) in response to an appearance by Khanna on the I&rsquo;ve Had It podcast by Jennifer Welch the previous Saturday (June 20). The progressive politician stated,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/elon-musk-threatens-to-sue-congressman-over-usaid-cuts/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 17:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/elon-musk-threatens-to-sue-congressman-over-usaid-cuts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Julio Foolio Murder Convict Tells Young People To Avoid The Streets Before Facing Life Sentence]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: @julio_foolio / InstagramOne of the four men convicted in the murder of Julio Foolio is speaking out with a message for the next generation in Florida.Isiah Chance, along with Sean Gathright, Davion Murphy, and Rashad Murphy, was found guilty in connection with the Jacksonville rapper&rsquo;s 2024 killing. During his sentencing, Chance took a moment to address young people in his hometown, warning them about the consequences of street violence.&ldquo;To my city, man, it ain&rsquo;t worth]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/julio-foolio-murder-convict-tells-young-people-to-avoid-the-streets-before-facing-life-sentence/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 16:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/julio-foolio-murder-convict-tells-young-people-to-avoid-the-streets-before-facing-life-sentence/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hip-Hop Beauty To Showcase Black Women’s Impact On Hip-Hop At Culture Creators]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Courtesy of Hip Hop Beauty / Hip Hop BeautyBlack women, you are the visual. The annual Culture Creators&nbsp;returns for it&rsquo;s 10th year anniversary, this BET Awards weekend, with an immersive exhibition that spotlights Black women&rsquo;s impact on the culture and Hip-Hop. Hip-Hop Beauty is an exhibition and highly anticipated experience taking place June 25-29, 2026 at The Beverly Hilton.<br />
Sponsored by HelloBeautiful and Hip-Hop Wired in partnership with Hip-Hop Beauty Circa 1973,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/hip-hop-beauty-to-showcase-black-womens-impact-on-hip-hop-at-culture-creators/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 15:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/hip-hop-beauty-to-showcase-black-womens-impact-on-hip-hop-at-culture-creators/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[T.I. &ldquo;Mr. Him,&rdquo; Conway The Machine &ldquo;The Long Kiss&rdquo; &amp; More | Daily Visuals 6.22.26]]></title><description><![CDATA[Over the past few months T.I. has been making some noise ever since jumping back on the rap scene with his banger &ldquo;Let &lsquo;Em Know&rdquo; and unexpectedly getting into a quick back-and-forth with 50 Cent, but looking to get back to his bread-and-butter the King of The South comes through with another head nodder to show he&rsquo;s still got a lot left in the tank.Dropping off some new visuals to &ldquo;Mr. Him,&rdquo; T.I. shows how large he&rsquo;s living as he pulls out the yacht that]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/ti-ldquomr-himrdquo-conway-the-machine-ldquothe-long-kissrdquo-amp-more-daily-visuals-62226/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/ti-ldquomr-himrdquo-conway-the-machine-ldquothe-long-kissrdquo-amp-more-daily-visuals-62226/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[T.I. On Rappers Doing Verzuz Battles, “Poor People Activity”]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Kevin D. Liles/Atlanta Braves / GettyIt&rsquo;s safe to say T.I. won&rsquo;t be stepping into a Verzuz battle anytime soon.Months after challenging 50 Cent to a friendly showdown, the Atlanta rapper appears to have had a change of heart. During a recent appearance on The Joe Budden Podcast, TIP revealed that he&rsquo;s no longer interested in participating in the popular battle series.&ldquo;I don&rsquo;t want to indulge in that side of life no more. I ain&rsquo;t even interested, bruh.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/ti-on-rappers-doing-verzuz-battles-poor-people-activity/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 22:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/ti-on-rappers-doing-verzuz-battles-poor-people-activity/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sexyy Red Sues Security Guard After $500K Worth Of Jewelry Allegedly Stolen]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Prince Williams/WireImage / Prince Williams/WireimageSexyy Red is taking legal action after claiming hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of personal belongings were stolen from her mother&rsquo;s home.According to reports, the St. Louis rapper has filed a lawsuit accusing a former security guard of being involved in the theft roughly $500,000 worth of valuables. The alleged burglary reportedly took place during a birthday-celebration for her mother.&nbsp;Among the items reported missi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/sexyy-red-sues-security-guard-after-500k-worth-of-jewelry-allegedly-stolen/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 19:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/sexyy-red-sues-security-guard-after-500k-worth-of-jewelry-allegedly-stolen/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Afrika Bambaataa's Savior Is The Same Person That Messed Him Up -Ronald &quot;Bee-Stinger&quot; Savage]]></title><description><![CDATA[Afrika Bambaataa's Savior Is The Same Person That Messed Him Up -Ronald &quot;Bee-Stinger&quot; Savage]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/afrika-bambaataas-savior-is-the-same-person-that-messed-him-up-ronald-quotbee-stingerquot-savage/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 18:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/afrika-bambaataas-savior-is-the-same-person-that-messed-him-up-ronald-quotbee-stingerquot-savage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brooklyn Public Library To Release A Limited Edition JAŸ-Z Library Card For ‘Reasonable Doubt”s 30th Anniversary]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Instagram / Brooklyn Public LibraryIt&rsquo;s been 30 years since JA&Yuml;-Z dropped his classic debut album, Reasonable Doubt, and to commemorate the album&rsquo;s anniversary, the Brooklyn Public Library is releasing a limited-edition library card with the album cover&rsquo;s likeness.Just weeks before JA&Yuml;-Z is set to take over Yankee Stadium for his highly anticipated two-night concert, the Brooklyn Public Library is once again celebrating the legacy of Jay-Z with a brand new lib]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/brooklyn-public-library-to-release-a-limited-edition-ja-z-library-card-for-reasonable-doubts-30th-anniversary/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 17:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/brooklyn-public-library-to-release-a-limited-edition-ja-z-library-card-for-reasonable-doubts-30th-anniversary/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[JAŸ-Z Gets Legal Victory Over Tony Buzbee]]></title><description><![CDATA[JA&Yuml;-Z has notched a legal victory over his foe, Tony Buzbee, although it appears the battle may be extended further. A Texas judge has dismissed all claims made by a pair of Tony Buzbee&rsquo;s former clients, with the famed attorney saying he will seek an appeal.TMZ reports that Texas state judge Kristen Hawkins dismissed the lawsuits brought against Jay-Z&rsquo;s Roc Nation by two of Buzzbee&rsquo;s clients on the grounds that the court lacked jurisdiction.<br />
The lawsuit alleged that Roc Na]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/ja-z-gets-legal-victory-over-tony-buzbee/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 16:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/ja-z-gets-legal-victory-over-tony-buzbee/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Young Thug Wants Kodak Black To Join YSL, Says He’d Give Him “Whatever He Thinks He Wants”]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Lisa Dragani / GettyYoung Thug has been looking to add some more talent to the YSL roster.The Atlanta rapper already has a new wave of artists carrying the flag, including, Tezzus, Diamond*, and 1300 Saint. Earlier this month, Thugger popped up during Tezzus and Diamond*&rsquo;s set at Lyrical Lemonade&rsquo;s Summer Smash Festival in Chicago, showing love to the labels rising stars.But it looks like he&rsquo;s not done recruiting just yet.Recently, Thug took to Instagram Stories and pub]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/young-thug-wants-kodak-black-to-join-ysl-says-hed-give-him-whatever-he-thinks-he-wants/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 16:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/young-thug-wants-kodak-black-to-join-ysl-says-hed-give-him-whatever-he-thinks-he-wants/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Roc Nation Announces NYC Pop-Ups For ‘Reasonable Doubt’ 30th Anniversary]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Kevin C. Cox / GettyThirty years later,&nbsp;Reasonable Doubt&nbsp;is still finding new ways to stop New York in its tracks. Roc Nation has announced pop-ups in New York City celebrating the monumental album.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/roc-nation-announces-nyc-pop-ups-for-reasonable-doubt-30th-anniversary/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 23:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/roc-nation-announces-nyc-pop-ups-for-reasonable-doubt-30th-anniversary/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Roc Nation Announces NYC Pop-Ups For JÄY-Z ‘Reasonable Doubt’ 30th Anniversary]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Kevin C. Cox / GettyThirty years later,&nbsp;Reasonable Doubt&nbsp;is still finding new ways to stop New York in its tracks. Roc Nation has announced pop-ups in New York City celebrating the monumental album.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/roc-nation-announces-nyc-pop-ups-for-jy-z-reasonable-doubt-30th-anniversary/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 23:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/roc-nation-announces-nyc-pop-ups-for-jy-z-reasonable-doubt-30th-anniversary/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ubisoft Co-Founder Claude Guillemot Killed In Plane Crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chesnot / Ubisoft / Claude GuillemotThe bad news continues for Ubisoft. The video game studio suffered a massive loss after reports of the company&rsquo;s co-founder dying in a plane crash.<br />
Claude Guillemot (69), the co-founder of the popular video game company Ubisoft, passed away in a plane crash, according to multiple reports.<br />
Guillemot&rsquo;s tragic passing was announced by the company, which offered its thoughts and prayers to his family.<br />
French media outlets report that Guillemot was pilo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/ubisoft-co-founder-claude-guillemot-killed-in-plane-crash/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 23:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/ubisoft-co-founder-claude-guillemot-killed-in-plane-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Cops Searching For 2 Women Who Drugged &amp; Robbed Man Of Watches]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police in Atlanta are investigating an incident and are searching for a pair of women who reportedly drugged and robbed a man of expensive goods. According to the report, the man met the suspects in Atlanta and then invited them back to his Buckhead home, where they reportedly drugged him and stole watches at a value of over $25,000.As reported by Fox 5 Atlanta, the unnamed victim filed a larceny report on June 4 and offered his account of what happened. The man met the two women near his home,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/atlanta-cops-searching-for-2-women-who-drugged-amp-robbed-man-of-watches/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 22:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/atlanta-cops-searching-for-2-women-who-drugged-amp-robbed-man-of-watches/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tay Keith’s Loved Ones Break Silence With Statement After His Passing]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: DAVID SWANSON / GettyFollowing the untimely passing of Tay Keith, Hip-Hop continues to mourn the loss of one of the genre&rsquo;s best producers.The family of BryTavious &ldquo;Tay Keith&rdquo; Chambers released a statement honoring his legacy, highlighting not only his impact on music but also the lives he touched away from the spotlight.&ldquo;It&rsquo;s with profound sadness that we confirm the passing of BryTavious &lsquo;Tay Keith&rsquo; Chambers. BryTavious was a visionary producer]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/tay-keiths-loved-ones-break-silence-with-statement-after-his-passing/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 22:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/tay-keiths-loved-ones-break-silence-with-statement-after-his-passing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Soulja Boy Given The Boot From Kai Cenat’s Atlanta Streamer University Event]]></title><description><![CDATA[Getty images / Kai Cenat / Soulja BoyWhen the bell rings at Kai Cenat&rsquo;s Streamer University, Soulja Boy will not be roaming the halls.<br />
A clip of Soulja Boy being denied access to an event for Kai Cenat&rsquo;s Streamer University event in Atlanta on Wednesday went viral, and had the chat, aka social media, talking.<br />
In the clip, Soulja Boy can be seen being kicked out of the venue by security, while allegedly &ldquo;pretending&rdquo; to be on the phone speaking with someone, as his confused]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/soulja-boy-given-the-boot-from-kai-cenats-atlanta-streamer-university-event/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 20:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/soulja-boy-given-the-boot-from-kai-cenats-atlanta-streamer-university-event/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stephen A. Smith Loudly Boo&rsquo;d At Jalen Brunson &amp; Josh Hart&rsquo;s Podcast Recording]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Dave Kotinsky / GettyWhen the New York Knicks signed Jalen Brunson to a four-year, $104 million contract back in 2022, many NBA analysts laughed at the Knicks&rsquo; obvious desperation after they threw a ton of money at the former backup point guard for the Dallas Mavericks.Four years and an NBA Championship later, Jalen Brunson isn&rsquo;t just an NBA Finals MVP, but he&rsquo;s also been crowned the undisputed King of New York (sorry, Aaron Judge). Making his haters and doubters eat cr]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/stephen-a-smith-loudly-boorsquod-at-jalen-brunson-amp-josh-hartrsquos-podcast-recording/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 20:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/stephen-a-smith-loudly-boorsquod-at-jalen-brunson-amp-josh-hartrsquos-podcast-recording/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[JD Vance Gets Played By Iranian Negotiators]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Pool / GettyNegotiations between the United States and Iran to end their months-long war are ongoing and full of tension, highlighted by a moment where Vice President JD Vance appeared to be deliberately shunned by negotiators on camera.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/jd-vance-gets-played-by-iranian-negotiators/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 20:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/jd-vance-gets-played-by-iranian-negotiators/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Beyoncé Catalogs JAŸ-Z’s Hair Journey In New Cécred Doc]]></title><description><![CDATA[C&eacute;cred, the haircare line founded by Beyonc&eacute;, is enjoying a moment after the Houston superstar husband JA&Yuml;-Z&rsquo;s recent hairstyle switch at Roots Picnic. Beyonc&eacute; has since released a short spot framed as a documentary that details how C&eacute;cred played a part in JA&Yuml;-Z growing out his hair, sharing a tender reason for him doing so.<br />
Narrated by Queen Bey herself, the C&eacute;cred spot goes behind the scenes and shares JA&Yuml;-Z&rsquo;s hair journey from the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/beyonc-catalogs-ja-zs-hair-journey-in-new-ccred-doc/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 20:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/beyonc-catalogs-ja-zs-hair-journey-in-new-ccred-doc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Clive Davis, Storied Music Exec, Dies At 94]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Allen Berezovsky / GettyClive Davis, the OG music industry exec known for signing Whitney Houston and igniting the career of Sean &ldquo;Diddy&rdquo; Combs, has passed away. He was 94.<br />
The New York Times reports that Davis died on Monday (June 22) at his home in Manhattan. The Brooklyn native had reportedly recently been hospitalized for with respiratory issues and his family confirmed his passing.Davis, who would become famed despite not being a performer, started in the music business]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/clive-davis-storied-music-exec-dies-at-94/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 18:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/clive-davis-storied-music-exec-dies-at-94/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kanye West’s San Antonio Concert Faces Cancellation Request From Mayor]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Revolt / RevoltLooks like Kanye West is facing another obstacle from yet another city.San Antonio Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones is calling for the cancellation of Ye&rsquo;s upcoming July 4 concert at the Alamodome, citing the rapper&rsquo;s history of antisemitic remarks and controversial public statements.&ldquo;I support canceling the @kanyewest concert. Military City USA should not host someone with a record of hate speech and antisemitic comments in a city-funded facility like our Alamodom]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/kanye-wests-san-antonio-concert-faces-cancellation-request-from-mayor/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 16:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/kanye-wests-san-antonio-concert-faces-cancellation-request-from-mayor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[RIP Tay Keith: Producer Told Us How He Was Lit In College]]></title><description><![CDATA[RIP Tay Keith: Producer Told Us How He Was Lit In College]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/rip-tay-keith-producer-told-us-how-he-was-lit-in-college/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 23:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/rip-tay-keith-producer-told-us-how-he-was-lit-in-college/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nike’s New Air Force 1 Low Pays Homage To The New York Knicks]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Nike / NIkeThe Nike Air Force 1 and New York City go together like a chopped cheese and an Arizona. One is a sneaker icon. The other is the city that helped turn it into a cultural institution. Now Nike is bringing two New York staples together with a new Air Force 1 Low colorway that pays homage to the New York Knicks.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/nikes-new-air-force-1-low-pays-homage-to-the-new-york-knicks/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 16:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/nikes-new-air-force-1-low-pays-homage-to-the-new-york-knicks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump Delivers Profane Obama Tirade, Critics See The Jealousy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: BASTIEN OHIER / GettyPresident Donald Trump isn&rsquo;t pleased with the growing number of critics who have deemed his deal with Iran to end hostilities as a step backward. When questioned, he took the moment to attack former President Barack Obama with a vulgar tirade.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/trump-delivers-profane-obama-tirade-critics-see-the-jealousy/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 16:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/trump-delivers-profane-obama-tirade-critics-see-the-jealousy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[JT Reflects On “Act Up” Turning 8 Years Old, Says It Feels Like Yesterday]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: CHARLY TRIBALLEAU / GettyJT did her big one at the 2026 Lyrical Lemonade Festival, and shut the stage down.Following her boo, Lil Uzi Vert, who headlined Day 1 of the festival, she ended the the weekend with a set of her own. During her time at Summer Smash, JT sat down with Hip-Hop Wired to talk about what she&rsquo;s been up to.First, it was only right, her man, Lil Uzi had one of the best performances of the whole weekend, but she was surprise that he made it to the show on time.&ldqu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/jt-reflects-on-act-up-turning-8-years-old-says-it-feels-like-yesterday/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 00:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/jt-reflects-on-act-up-turning-8-years-old-says-it-feels-like-yesterday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Report: Memphis Producer, Tay Keith Allegedly Passed Away]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Johnny Nunez / GettyRumors have been circulating online claiming that Memphis producer Tay Keith has passed away, though no official confirmation has been provided at this time.Several notable figures from Memphis&rsquo; Hip-Hop community, including BlocBoy JB, Hitkidd, and Jozzy, have shared posts on social media that fueled speculation about the producers alleged death.&nbsp;Tay Keith rose to prominence through his work on some huge Hip-Hop records, including BlocBoy JB and Drake&rsquo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/report-memphis-producer-tay-keith-allegedly-passed-away/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 23:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/report-memphis-producer-tay-keith-allegedly-passed-away/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Donald Trump’s Mental Fitness Questioned Following Absurd G7 Summit Speech]]></title><description><![CDATA[NurPhoto / Donald TrumpDonald Trump&rsquo;s G7 Summit turned out to be a disaster, leaving many wondering what is going on with the current occupant of the White House&rsquo;s health.<br />
Following his moment where he was caught wandering around before other world leaders had to direct him back to a G7 Summit photo op, Trump conducted a meandering speech on Wednesday that only sparked more questions about his health.While in &Eacute;vian-les-Bains, France, Trump spoke for more than 40 minutes about]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/donald-trumps-mental-fitness-questioned-following-absurd-g7-summit-speech/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 22:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/donald-trumps-mental-fitness-questioned-following-absurd-g7-summit-speech/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Calls For The 25th Ammendment Grow After Donald Trump Is Caught Wandering During G7 Summit Photo Op]]></title><description><![CDATA[Anna Moneymaker / Donald Trump<br />
Something is very wrong with Donald Trump, and we can all see it with our two eyes, but the White House won&rsquo;t admit it, and they continue trotting him out in front of cameras.<br />
Donald Trump became the butt of the jokes after footage and photos from the G7 Summit showed Orange Mussolini looking absolutely lost and in bad health.<br />
On top of badly bruised hands, eagle-eyed folks on social media noticed Trump looking absolutely lost, wandering off the stage, featur]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/calls-for-the-25th-ammendment-grow-after-donald-trump-is-caught-wandering-during-g7-summit-photo-op/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 20:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/calls-for-the-25th-ammendment-grow-after-donald-trump-is-caught-wandering-during-g7-summit-photo-op/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Calls For The 25th Amendment Grow After Donald Trump Is Caught Wandering During G7 Summit Photo Op]]></title><description><![CDATA[Anna Moneymaker / Donald Trump<br />
Something is very wrong with Donald Trump, and we can all see it with our two eyes, but the White House won&rsquo;t admit it, and they continue trotting him out in front of cameras.<br />
Donald Trump became the butt of the jokes after footage and photos from the G7 Summit showed Orange Mussolini looking absolutely lost and in bad health.<br />
On top of badly bruised hands, eagle-eyed folks on social media noticed Trump looking absolutely lost, wandering off the stage, featur]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/calls-for-the-25th-amendment-grow-after-donald-trump-is-caught-wandering-during-g7-summit-photo-op/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 20:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/calls-for-the-25th-amendment-grow-after-donald-trump-is-caught-wandering-during-g7-summit-photo-op/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lil Nas X Opens Up About His Current Mental Health In New Social Media Video]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Ultimate Ears / UEAfter a brief hiatus, Lil Nas X has broken his silence about his mental health and current well-being.Last year, the Old Town Road singer was arrested in Los Angeles after authorities found him wandering in his underwear and appearing disoriented. According to the Los Angeles Police Department, Lil Nas X also allegedly charged toward officers during the incident. He was subsequently charged with three felony counts, including battery causing injury to a police officer a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/lil-nas-x-opens-up-about-his-current-mental-health-in-new-social-media-video/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 19:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/lil-nas-x-opens-up-about-his-current-mental-health-in-new-social-media-video/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Grey Hulk Makes MCU Debut In ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Sony Pictures / MarvelWe&rsquo;re still more than a month away from finally experiencing Peter Parker&rsquo;s next adventure when Spider-Man: Brand New Day swings into theaters and to get some more buzz going (as if necessary), Sony has released the latest trailer to the upcoming Destin Daniel Cretton directed epic.Finally getting our first look at the Grey Hulk that Spidey is going to have to fight at some point in the movie, the trailer further expands on Peter Parker&rsquo;s struggle]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/grey-hulk-makes-mcu-debut-in-spider-man-brand-new-day/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 18:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/grey-hulk-makes-mcu-debut-in-spider-man-brand-new-day/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump Roasted After “Sleeping Supercut” Goes Viral]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: SAUL LOEB / GettyDonald Trump is catching heat online after a new viral video compilation stitched together multiple moments where critics claim the president appeared to fall asleep during public events.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/trump-roasted-after-sleeping-supercut-goes-viral/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 18:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/trump-roasted-after-sleeping-supercut-goes-viral/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[James Dolan Says The Knicks Will Accept Trump’s White House Invitation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Al Bello / GettyAfter days of rumors that the New York Knicks had declined the invitation to visit Donald Trump&rsquo;s White House as NBA Champions, team owner and Trump loyalist, James Dolan, has confirmed that the organization accepted the invitation because of course Dolan did.Even after the city of New York loudly rejected Trump&rsquo;s presence at Game 3 of the NBA Finals (the only game the Knicks lost by the way), James Dolan is MAGA through and through. So much so that he actuall]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/james-dolan-says-the-knicks-will-accept-trumps-white-house-invitation/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 18:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/james-dolan-says-the-knicks-will-accept-trumps-white-house-invitation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Actor &amp; Comedian Faizon Love Arrested In Florida]]></title><description><![CDATA[Faizon Love is currently being held in a Florida jail without bond after being booked on two contempt-of-court charges. Additional reports say that Faizon Love&rsquo;s arrest may be connected to a paternity case, but that hasn&rsquo;t been publicly confirmed.TMZ reports that Faizon Love, 58, was arrested on June 16 in Hillsborough County, Florida. He was eventually moved to a Tampa jail after charges were put through. PEOPLE reports that a woman named Tiffany Lee filed to reopen a declaration-of]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/actor-amp-comedian-faizon-love-arrested-in-florida/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 18:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/actor-amp-comedian-faizon-love-arrested-in-florida/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[&lsquo;GTA VI&rsquo; Gets A Pre-Order Date &amp; Cover Reveal, Gamers Are Hyped]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rockstar Games / GTA VI<br />
Can you smell it? That&rsquo;s right, GTA VI is really coming this year!The rumors were absolutely true:pre-orders for GTA VI, coming in June, have been officially confirmed by Rockstar Games after they dropped the news on their official social media accounts, while also revealing the highly anticipated game&rsquo;s cover art.&ldquo;Pre-orders for Grand Theft Auto VI will officially begin on June 25 on digital storefronts and at other select retailers,&rdquo; the caption]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/lsquogta-virsquo-gets-a-pre-order-date-amp-cover-reveal-gamers-are-hyped/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 17:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/lsquogta-virsquo-gets-a-pre-order-date-amp-cover-reveal-gamers-are-hyped/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kai Cenat’s Atlanta Auditions For Streamer University Draw Huge Crowds, Prompting Early Shutdown]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Julian Hamilton / GettyKai Cenat&rsquo;s Streamer University made its stop in Atlanta, but the event ended much sooner than expected.Aspiring content creators and streamers hoping to earn a spot at Streamer University were sent home early after overwhelming crowds raised safety concerns. State Farm Arena released an official statement announcing that auditions had been shut down.&ldquo;Due to the overwhelming number of people attending today&rsquo;s Kai Cenat Streaming University auditio]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/kai-cenats-atlanta-auditions-for-streamer-university-draw-huge-crowds-prompting-early-shutdown/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 15:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/kai-cenats-atlanta-auditions-for-streamer-university-draw-huge-crowds-prompting-early-shutdown/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[For Papas Who Puff &amp; Dads Who Dab: Check Out Our 2026 Father&rsquo;s Day Cannabis Gift Guide]]></title><description><![CDATA[Father&rsquo;s Day is this Sunday (June 19), and hopefully, folks have already gotten the dads in their lives a proper gift. But in case Dad is into cannabis, we&rsquo;ve whipped together a new gift guide that could guide you in another direction.As I always like to share with readers, cannabis has transformed my life for the better by providing me with a variety of ways to consume products. Further, the innovation that some of the brands we&rsquo;re featuring is astounding. I sometimes have tro]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/for-papas-who-puff-amp-dads-who-dab-check-out-our-2026-fatherrsquos-day-cannabis-gift-guide/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 13:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/for-papas-who-puff-amp-dads-who-dab-check-out-our-2026-fatherrsquos-day-cannabis-gift-guide/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fetty Wap Says He Was Surprised By The Response To His HVAC Certification]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: @therealkahlel / iOneFetty Wap touched down at Summer Smash 2026 and instantly took fans back to the magic 2016.The New Jersey star had the crowd rocking as he ran through a string of classics, including &ldquo;Trap Queen,&rdquo; &ldquo;679,&rdquo; and &ldquo;Again.&rdquo; For longtime supporters, it was nostalgic trip down memory lane. For the younger generation, it served as the perfect introduction to Mr. 1738 and the catalog that made him one of the biggest artists of his era.Fresh o]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/fetty-wap-says-he-was-surprised-by-the-response-to-his-hvac-certification/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 23:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/fetty-wap-says-he-was-surprised-by-the-response-to-his-hvac-certification/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sukihana Links With Bobbi Althoff For ‘Bills Paid’ Produced By Juicy J]]></title><description><![CDATA[Getty Images / Sukihana / Bobbi AlthoffAlleged &ldquo;industry plant&rdquo; Bobbi Althoff can now add rapper to her list of &ldquo;accomplishments.&rdquo;A very pregnant Sukihana is still out here dropping new music as she is about to drop another kid. For her latest track, &ldquo;Bills Paid,&rdquo; produced by Juicy J, she is linking up with Bobbi Althoff, who provides some &ldquo;bars&rdquo; for the reality star/musician&rsquo;s latest song.<br />
On the song Althoff &ldquo;raps,&rdquo; &ldquo;All t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/sukihana-links-with-bobbi-althoff-for-bills-paid-produced-by-juicy-j/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 21:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/sukihana-links-with-bobbi-althoff-for-bills-paid-produced-by-juicy-j/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Common, The Roots, &amp; More Set To Perform At Barack Obama Presidential Center Opening]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: SHAWN THEW / GettyThe grand opening of Barack Obama&rsquo;s Presidential Center is shaping up to be a historic moment for Chicago and beyond.To mark the occasion, the former president is celebrating with one of his greatest passions, music.The opening ceremony will feature performances from an impressive lineup of artists, including Bruce Springsteen, Stevie Wonder Bono and The Edge, Eddie Vedder, Jennifer Hudson, Christian Aguilera, Common, John Legend, Marc Anthony, The Roots, and Tems]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/common-the-roots-amp-more-set-to-perform-at-barack-obama-presidential-center-opening/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 20:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/common-the-roots-amp-more-set-to-perform-at-barack-obama-presidential-center-opening/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Power Book III's Patina Miller Disagrees With AllHipHop Writer Over Character Arc]]></title><description><![CDATA[Power Book III's Patina Miller Disagrees With AllHipHop Writer Over Character Arc]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/power-book-iiis-patina-miller-disagrees-with-allhiphop-writer-over-character-arc/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 19:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/power-book-iiis-patina-miller-disagrees-with-allhiphop-writer-over-character-arc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[10 Rap Dads Who Are Raising The Next Wave]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: WWD / GettyHip hop has always been about legacy. From passing down game in the studio to sharing lessons about fame, family and business, some of rap&rsquo;s biggest stars are now watching their children build names of their own in entertainment. While having a famous parent can open doors, staying power still comes down to talent, work ethic and finding your own voice. Check out the rap dads who are raising the next wave of entertainers.&nbsp;From Kanye and North West to Will Smith, Jad]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/10-rap-dads-who-are-raising-the-next-wave/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 18:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/10-rap-dads-who-are-raising-the-next-wave/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump Ballroom Now To Cost $600M, Not $400M: Report]]></title><description><![CDATA[President Donald Trump promised that the ballroom project he announced nearly a year ago would not cost taxpayers and would cost only $400 million. A new bombshell report reveals that the costs were actually higher than listed, adding that taxpayers would foot half the bill.The Washington Post published a report on Tuesday (June 16) that highlighted an internal cost estimate document from March that notes that President Trump&rsquo;s lavish ballroom and bunker project ballooned to $600 million.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/trump-ballroom-now-to-cost-600m-not-400m-report/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 18:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/trump-ballroom-now-to-cost-600m-not-400m-report/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dame Dash Teases Struggle JA&Yuml;-Z &amp; Cam&rsquo;Ron Diss Track]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dame Dash and his spectacular and largely self-inflicted fall from grace should be a study in how not to move as an O.G. That said, Dame Dash made the choice of teasing a new diss track aimed at his former compatriots, JA&Yuml;-Z &amp; Cam&rsquo;Ron.Dame Dash shared a video on social media alongside his artist, Nicky Licky, with the pair rapping the &ldquo;Cheap Teeth&rdquo; diss track while driving in a Sprinter van. The song appears to be a rebuttal to JA&Yuml;-Z&rsquo;s freestyle bars from th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/dame-dash-teases-struggle-jayuml-z-amp-camrsquoron-diss-track/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 16:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/dame-dash-teases-struggle-jayuml-z-amp-camrsquoron-diss-track/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Megan Thee Stallion Moves To Collect $75K As Blogger Requests Delay]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Getty Images / Megan Thee Stallion / Milagro &ldquo;Gramz&rdquo; CooperMegan Thee Stallion is making it clear that she wants every dollar she&rsquo;s owed from blogger Milagro Gramz.According to recent court filings, Gramz is seeking to delay paying the $75,000 judgement awarded to Megan, claiming she lacks the funds necessary to post a bond while pursuing an appeal. However, the Houston rapper is not buying that argument and has asked the judge to deny the request.Megan&rsquo;s legal te]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/megan-thee-stallion-moves-to-collect-75k-as-blogger-requests-delay/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 15:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/megan-thee-stallion-moves-to-collect-75k-as-blogger-requests-delay/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mystikal Gets 20 Years In 2022 Third-Degree Rape Case]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mystikal appeared in court this past Tuesday (June 16) to hear the sentence of his 2022 rape case. The judge in the matter gave Mystikal 20 years, just five years less than the maximum sentence.As reported by local outlet WBRZ, Mystikal, real name Michael Tyler, appeared in an Ascension Parish this week in connection with the 2022 rape case that led to his arrest that year. The victim in the matter addressed the judge, detailing the physical assault and domestic abuse she suffered at the hands o]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/mystikal-gets-20-years-in-2022-third-degree-rape-case/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 15:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/mystikal-gets-20-years-in-2022-third-degree-rape-case/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Urban One &amp; PlayVS Announce Power4+ HBCU Esports League &amp; Unveil New Logo]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: PlayVS and Urban One / PlayVS and Urban OneOn Tuesday (June 16), PlayVS and Urban One revealed the official name for their&nbsp;national collegiate esports competitive league &ndash; the Power4+ HBCU Esports League. The league is the next step of the partnership between the premier league for sports competitors on the high school and college level in North America, and the nation&rsquo;s largest diversified media company aimed at Black audiences in the U.S.The Power4+Esports League also]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/urban-one-amp-playvs-announce-power4-hbcu-esports-league-amp-unveil-new-logo/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 15:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/urban-one-amp-playvs-announce-power4-hbcu-esports-league-amp-unveil-new-logo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Should The Knicks Go To The White House?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Should The Knicks Go To The White House?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/should-the-knicks-go-to-the-white-house/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 15:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/should-the-knicks-go-to-the-white-house/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Taylor Bennett Opens Up About Seeing Lyrical Lemonade’s Evolution First-Hand]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Paras Griffin / GettyTaylor Bennett has been a fixture in Chicago&rsquo;s Hip-Hop scene for years, but he knows success is rarely achieved alone.During Day 1 of Lyrical Lemonade&rsquo;s Summer Smash Festival, Bennett caught up with Hip-Hop Wired and reflected on the early days of his career alongside festival founder Cole Bennett. Looking back on how far both of them have come, the Chicago rapper recalled the first show they ever put together.&ldquo;I&rsquo;ve known Cole [Bennet] since I]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/taylor-bennett-opens-up-about-seeing-lyrical-lemonades-evolution-first-hand/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 22:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/taylor-bennett-opens-up-about-seeing-lyrical-lemonades-evolution-first-hand/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cash Money Records &amp; No Limit Records Announce Joint Tour]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two of New Orleans&rsquo; top record labels, Cash Money Records and No Limit Records, have become fixtures in the wider world of Hip-Hop over the years. Now, the powerhouse labels are joining their forces to announce a joint tour featuring several of each label&rsquo;s top acts.After their epic VERZUZ faceoff last year, No Limit Records and Cash Money Records are taking the show on the road with several stops, with New Orleans naturally in the mix.<br />
Master P and Birdman, the masterminds behind th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/cash-money-records-amp-no-limit-records-announce-joint-tour/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 21:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/cash-money-records-amp-no-limit-records-announce-joint-tour/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sean “Diddy” Combs Will Be Released From Prison Sooner Than Reported]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sean &ldquo;Diddy&rdquo; Combs is still seeking an appeal as he serves out his 50-month sentence, with recent developments going in his favor. According to a new report, Sean &ldquo;Diddy&rdquo; Combs&rsquo; release date has been adjusted, with the mogul going free in February 2028.Us Weekly released an exclusive report and shared that Sean &ldquo;Diddy&rdquo; Combs will be released from Fort Dix in New Jersey on February 23, 2028, months earlier than his original date of June 4. The outlet adds]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/sean-diddy-combs-will-be-released-from-prison-sooner-than-reported/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 20:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/sean-diddy-combs-will-be-released-from-prison-sooner-than-reported/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Knicks Fans Will Be Naming Their Kids After Players?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Gregory Shamus / GettyThe New York Knicks are officially the kings of the NBA as the team of destiny has finally brought the Larry O&rsquo;Brien trophy to the Big Apple after a 53-year drought and made New York a city of champions again.Now that Knicks fans can once again wear their orange and blue team colors with pride, experts believe that hardcore Knicks fanatics will be taking things a step further and begin naming their future children after some of the team&rsquo;s players, as tha]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/knicks-fans-will-be-naming-their-kids-after-players/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 19:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/knicks-fans-will-be-naming-their-kids-after-players/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rick Ross Ready To Set Sail On One Voyage Cruise: “They Call Me The BOAT”]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Jason Koerner / GettyRick Ross calls himself the &ldquo;BOAT,&rdquo; the biggest of all time, which is very fitting anticipating his appearance on the One Voyage Cruise.The Florida hitmaker recently stopped by the Rickey Smiley Morning Show to discuss his upcoming appearance on the cruise. During the interview, Gary With Da Tea asked Rozay about the essentials he needs whenever he&rsquo;s out at sea.&nbsp;&ldquo;Whenever I&rsquo;m really chilling and celebrating you know I need to have t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/rick-ross-ready-to-set-sail-on-one-voyage-cruise-they-call-me-the-boat/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 19:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/rick-ross-ready-to-set-sail-on-one-voyage-cruise-they-call-me-the-boat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Samsung Galaxy Teams Up With ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ For Spidey Tracker Website]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Samsung / Spider-Man: Brand New DayWe can always count on the MCU for an ambitious team-up, and for the next chapter in Spidey&rsquo;s story, Samsung will be joining forces with Spider-Man: Brand New Day.<br />
Samsung announced today that it is partnering with Sony Pictures on the latest superhero film featuring the webcrawler, confirming the Korean tech giant&rsquo;s presence in the movie.<br />
In the first trailer for Brand New Day, Samsung&rsquo;s flagship foldable smartphones, the Galaxy Z Fol]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/samsung-galaxy-teams-up-with-spider-man-brand-new-day-for-spidey-tracker-website/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 18:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/samsung-galaxy-teams-up-with-spider-man-brand-new-day-for-spidey-tracker-website/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lil Wayne Wins $29K Judgment After Security Guard’s Lawsuit Gets Tossed]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Tim Mosenfelder / GettyLil Wayne just picked up a win in court. He was just awarded a judgment in his favor for almost $30,000.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/lil-wayne-wins-29k-judgment-after-security-guards-lawsuit-gets-tossed/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 17:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/lil-wayne-wins-29k-judgment-after-security-guards-lawsuit-gets-tossed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Joey Badass Says &quot;Don't Date Me&quot; As Hip-Hop Artist, Explains Power Experience]]></title><description><![CDATA[Joey Badass Says &quot;Don't Date Me&quot; As Hip-Hop Artist, Explains Power Experience]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/joey-badass-says-quotdont-date-mequot-as-hip-hop-artist-explains-power-experience/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 17:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/joey-badass-says-quotdont-date-mequot-as-hip-hop-artist-explains-power-experience/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[StockX Store Opens Up In NYC, Authenticity Guaranteed?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: StockX / StockXStockX may no longer be the most reputable place to purchase sneakers on the secondary market these days, thanks to accusations of the online marketplace passing off bootleg sneakers as authentic from both customers and even Nike. But, it&rsquo;s still going strong in 2026, and its latest brick-and-mortar store is proof that it&rsquo;s not going anywhere anytime soon.As reported by Sneaker News, StockX is returning to the street scene as it has just reopened its physical s]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/stockx-store-opens-up-in-nyc-authenticity-guaranteed/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 17:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/stockx-store-opens-up-in-nyc-authenticity-guaranteed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Future Teases New Album ’The Real Me’ Following FIFA World Cup Collaboration]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Erin Chang/ISI Photos / GettyFuture appears to be gearing up to feed the streets with a new album titled The Real Me.Fresh off his collaboration with FIFA for the 2026 World Cup, the timing couldn&rsquo;t be better for the Atlanta superstar to announce a new project. Future, alongside, Tyla, was selected to create the official theme song for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, further cementing his global reach.With several international soccer clubs making stops in Atlanta for exhibition matches,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/future-teases-new-album-the-real-me-following-fifa-world-cup-collaboration/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 16:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/future-teases-new-album-the-real-me-following-fifa-world-cup-collaboration/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Teen Arrested After South Boston Lemonade Stand Robbery]]></title><description><![CDATA[The community of South Boston rallied around a pair of siblings who were robbed at gunpoint while operating a lemonade stand. With South Boston residents reeling from shock, the Boston Police Department did manage to arrest one of the suspects in the robbery.CBS News reports that siblings aged 12 and 11 were operating a lemonade stand in South Boston near W. 9th and E Streets on June 10, around 4:44 local time. The siblings were approached by two individuals who asked them if they accepted Apple]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/teen-arrested-after-south-boston-lemonade-stand-robbery/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 14:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/teen-arrested-after-south-boston-lemonade-stand-robbery/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fox Moving To Acquire Streaming Platform Roku For $22 Billion]]></title><description><![CDATA[Michael M. Santiago / Roku / Fox<br />
The streaming world was shaken up today after word hit timelines that Fox Corp is looking to acquire the streaming platform Roku for $22 billion.<br />
Variety reports that Fox announced on Monday a deal to acquire Roku for $160.00/share in a combination of cash and Fox Class A common stock, valuing the company at about $22 billion.Both companies expect the deal to be finalized in the first half of the calendar year 2027.Per Variety:The deal would combine Fox&rsquo;s s]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/fox-moving-to-acquire-streaming-platform-roku-for-22-billion/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 02:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/fox-moving-to-acquire-streaming-platform-roku-for-22-billion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Valet Driver Seeking $1.2 Million Settlement From Quavo]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Bernard Smalls / @PhotosByBeanzA Las Vegas valet driver who accused Quavo of assault is reportedly seeking $1.2 million in a legal settlement.According to court documents, Lamar Henry alleged that the Atlanta rapper slapped him during an incident in 2018. Two years later, Henry filed a lawsuit against the former Migos member, claiming the altercation caused him both physical and emotional injuries.The case remained tied up in the court system for several years before a judgment was ultim]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/valet-driver-seeking-12-million-settlement-from-quavo/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/valet-driver-seeking-12-million-settlement-from-quavo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wanda Sykes Talks Turning Down Kevin Hart Netflix Roast]]></title><description><![CDATA[During a recent appearance on a podcast, Wanda Sykes delivered her thoughts on Kevin Hart&rsquo;s controversial roast on Netflix and explained why she didn&rsquo;t attend. During the chat, Wanda Sykes essentially finds roasts to be rehashed offensive material and declined to join in.As spotted in Entertainment Weekly, Wanda Sykes sat down with Vulture&rsquo;s Good Ones podcast to discuss the Kevin Hart roast and her thoughts on roasts in general.&ldquo;Just lazy, lazy writing,&rdquo; Sykes said.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/wanda-sykes-talks-turning-down-kevin-hart-netflix-roast/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 23:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/wanda-sykes-talks-turning-down-kevin-hart-netflix-roast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MAGA Sports Spectacle UFC Freedom 250 Was A Racist Hot Mess]]></title><description><![CDATA[Getty Images / UFC Freedom 250No surprise, UFC Freedom 250 was hot a** mess with hints of racism.<br />
In what looked like a scene straight out of Idiocracy, Trump, with some help from his buddy Dana White, turned the White House lawn into a spectacle that only Trump&rsquo;s fervent supporters would love.<br />
The event, which also coincided with Trump&rsquo;s 80th birthday, was supposed to be celebrating America&rsquo;s 250th anniversary, but it was nothing but a showcase of all that&rsquo;s wrong with t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/maga-sports-spectacle-ufc-freedom-250-was-a-racist-hot-mess/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 23:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/maga-sports-spectacle-ufc-freedom-250-was-a-racist-hot-mess/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Summer Smash 2026 Day 3: Playboi Carti Tells Fans He Has Another 20 Years Left In The Game]]></title><description><![CDATA[@therealkahlel x @itsanthony.g x @trampmidiasThe final day of Lyrical Lemonade&rsquo;s Summer Smash Festival was one for the books.Before we get into how the night&rsquo;s headliner proved exactly why he was chosen to close out the weekend, let&rsquo;s talk about some of the standout performances that set the tone throughout Day 3.Diamond and Teezus got things started with a bang on the SpeakerBox stage by bringing out Young Thug. The YSL presence was felt throughout the entire weekend.<br />
On Frida]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/summer-smash-2026-day-3-playboi-carti-tells-fans-he-has-another-20-years-left-in-the-game/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 22:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/summer-smash-2026-day-3-playboi-carti-tells-fans-he-has-another-20-years-left-in-the-game/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Andre Rison Spent Weekend Behind Bars Over Impaired Driving Charge]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former NFL star Andre Rison found himself in a precarious position this past weekend, spending the entire time behind bars. According to a new report, Andre Rison pleaded guilty to a 2025 second-offense operating while intoxicated charge.TMZ reports that Andre Rison, 59, pleaded guilty to the second-offense operating while intoxicated charge, which took place in August 2025 in Troy, Michigan. Although Rison was able to post a $5,000 bond, he was given a five-day jail sentence, along with 18 mont]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/andre-rison-spent-weekend-behind-bars-over-impaired-driving-charge/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 20:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/andre-rison-spent-weekend-behind-bars-over-impaired-driving-charge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sure?: Trump Announces Preliminary Deal To End Iran War]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: &ndash; / GettyEarly Monday morning (June 15), the United States and Iran made an initial agreement to open the Strait of Hormuz, as a prelude to the eventual end of fighting that has lasted for over four months in the region. The opening of the key passage<br />
would help to restore global economic order, as the restrictions have caused steep prices in oil and other goods.&ldquo;I hereby fully authorize the toll-free opening of the Strait of Hormuz, and, simultaneously herewith, authorize th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/sure-trump-announces-preliminary-deal-to-end-iran-war/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 19:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/sure-trump-announces-preliminary-deal-to-end-iran-war/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Travis Scott &amp; Nike Collaborate On Nike Total 90 Collection]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Tom Hauck / GettyJordan collaborations with Travis Scott are damn near a guaranteed sell-out whenever they release something with a reverse swoosh on the silhouette, but can the Grammy-nominated rapper do the same with a new Nike capsule collection inspired by the World Cup?According to Hypebeast, the &ldquo;Highest In The Room&rdquo; rapper and Nike are looking to take everyone by surprise with their sudden connection on the upcoming Cactus Jack x Nike Total 90 collection, which made it]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/travis-scott-amp-nike-collaborate-on-nike-total-90-collection/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 19:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/travis-scott-amp-nike-collaborate-on-nike-total-90-collection/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jimmy Fallon To Host The New York Knicks &amp; Wu-Tang Clan On Special Episode Of &lsquo;The Tonight Show&rsquo;]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Dustin Satloff / GettyThe New York Knicks had all five boroughs turning up for an entire weekend as they finally ended their 57-year drought and brought home that elusive NBA Championship Saturday night (June 13).Looking to keep that euphoric feeling going into Monday night, Jimmy Fallon will be turning his Tonight Show into a special Knicks edition and will be calling on the talents of some killer bees to provide the entertainment as Deadline is reporting that the Wu-Tang Clan will be t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/jimmy-fallon-to-host-the-new-york-knicks-amp-wu-tang-clan-on-special-episode-of-lsquothe-tonight-showrsquo/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 18:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/jimmy-fallon-to-host-the-new-york-knicks-amp-wu-tang-clan-on-special-episode-of-lsquothe-tonight-showrsquo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ice Cube’s BIG3 Seeking Massive $290 Valuation After Announcement of Going Public]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kevin C. Cox / Ice Cube / BIG3With Ice Cube&rsquo;s BIG3 planning to go public, the sports league is seeking a massive $290 million valuation.<br />
On Friday (June 12), the 3&times;3 league co-founded by Ice Cube that gives former NBA hoopers more life in their basketball bones, announced it has reached a deal with a special purpose acquisition company, Graf Global Corp.<br />
The new deal will allow fans to purchase stock in the league under TONT (three-on-three) beginning in the fourth quarter of the yea]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/ice-cubes-big3-seeking-massive-290-valuation-after-announcement-of-going-public/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 17:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/ice-cubes-big3-seeking-massive-290-valuation-after-announcement-of-going-public/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cam'ron Practices Coming Back To New York For Knicks Parade]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cam'ron Practices Coming Back To New York For Knicks Parade]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/camron-practices-coming-back-to-new-york-for-knicks-parade/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/camron-practices-coming-back-to-new-york-for-knicks-parade/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Summer Smash 2026 Day 2 Recap: Baby Keem, Ian &amp; B Jacks Keep The Energy Rolling]]></title><description><![CDATA[@thesummersmashDay 2 of Lyrical Lemonade&rsquo;s Summer Smash Festival is officially in the books, and it lived up to the hype.With another beautiful day in Chicago, festivalgoers were treated to perfect weather as the weekend&rsquo;s momentum following Lil Uzi Vert&rsquo;s headline performance on Day 1.One of the biggest moments&nbsp;from Friday&nbsp;cam courtesy of Uzi, who spotted a fan in the crowd dressed in a looked inspired by the rapper&rsquo;s Luv Is Rage 2 era. The resemblance was so s]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/summer-smash-2026-day-2-recap-baby-keem-ian-amp-b-jacks-keep-the-energy-rolling/</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Jun 2026 20:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/summer-smash-2026-day-2-recap-baby-keem-ian-amp-b-jacks-keep-the-energy-rolling/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DMX's Firstborn Son Xavier Goes Ballistic At Ceremony Honoring Father]]></title><description><![CDATA[DMX's Firstborn Son Xavier Goes Ballistic At Ceremony Honoring Father]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/dmxs-firstborn-son-xavier-goes-ballistic-at-ceremony-honoring-father/</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Jun 2026 05:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/dmxs-firstborn-son-xavier-goes-ballistic-at-ceremony-honoring-father/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DMX Honored Forever: Ruff Ryders &amp; Family Unveil Earl DMX Simmons Way in Yonkers]]></title><description><![CDATA[DMX Honored Forever: Ruff Ryders &amp; Family Unveil Earl DMX Simmons Way in Yonkers]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/dmx-honored-forever-ruff-ryders-amp-family-unveil-earl-dmx-simmons-way-in-yonkers/</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Jun 2026 22:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/dmx-honored-forever-ruff-ryders-amp-family-unveil-earl-dmx-simmons-way-in-yonkers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[G.I. Nope Pete Hegseth Clowned For Struggle Workout Video]]></title><description><![CDATA[JAM STA ROSA / Pete Hegseth<br />
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is once again getting clowned for doing entirely too damn much to prove how &ldquo;macho&rdquo; he is.The self-proclaimed Secretary of War was the butt of jokes on social media after a video from the @DOWRapidResponse account showed Hegseth struggling to bench press, prompting criticism and questions about his technique and fitness.Hegseth has been seen many times &ldquo;working out&rdquo; and running drills alongside U.S. troops in an a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/gi-nope-pete-hegseth-clowned-for-struggle-workout-video/</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Jun 2026 20:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/gi-nope-pete-hegseth-clowned-for-struggle-workout-video/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Summer Smash 2026 Day 1: Lil Uzi Vert, Chief Keef &amp; More Set The Tone In Chicago]]></title><description><![CDATA[@therealkahlelLyrical Lemonade&rsquo;s Summer Smash Festival returned to Chicago on Friday (June 12), kicking off its 2026 edition with a packed setlist.The annual festival has continued to grow the momentum of previous years. In 2025, Summer Smash featured a lineup featuring Don Toliver and Yeat headlining the opening night. Future took over Day 2 with a set packed with trap classics, while Young Thug closed out the weekend in memorable fashion during one of his major performances following his]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/summer-smash-2026-day-1-lil-uzi-vert-chief-keef-amp-more-set-the-tone-in-chicago/</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Jun 2026 18:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/summer-smash-2026-day-1-lil-uzi-vert-chief-keef-amp-more-set-the-tone-in-chicago/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spurs Ban Out-Of-Town Knicks Fans From Buying Game 5 Tickets]]></title><description><![CDATA[The San Antonio Spurs are reportedly taking measures to ensure local fans can access tickets, essentially freezing out New York Knicks fans. According to a report, the Spurs organization has barred anyone who doesn&rsquo;t live within a 150-mile radius of the home team&rsquo;s city from obtaining tickets for Game 5 of the NBA Finals.Clutchpoints took notice of a Ticketmaster message that states fans from out of state will be unable to purchase tickets, and is also limiting tickets to just four p]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/spurs-ban-out-of-town-knicks-fans-from-buying-game-5-tickets/</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Jun 2026 18:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/spurs-ban-out-of-town-knicks-fans-from-buying-game-5-tickets/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hip-Hop Wired Presents: CRT FRSH (Certified Fresh) Playlist 6.12.26]]></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) playlist, our first one for June, so let&rsquo;s get into it.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, across the glob]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/hip-hop-wired-presents-crt-frsh-certified-fresh-playlist-61226/</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Jun 2026 04:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/hip-hop-wired-presents-crt-frsh-certified-fresh-playlist-61226/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Get Poured Up: The Humble Beginnings Of The New York Nutcracker]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Mario Tama / GettySummer in New York is truly something to behold, and with the New York Knicks knocking on the door of their first NBA Championship in more than half a century, things are bound to get even more euphoric for the next few months should they actually pull off the unthinkable.That being said, what would a summer in New York be without its trademark street potion, the Nutcracker.Known as an &ldquo;underground&rdquo; concoction of liquor, juice and culture, the Nutcracker has]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/get-poured-up-the-humble-beginnings-of-the-new-york-nutcracker/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 21:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/get-poured-up-the-humble-beginnings-of-the-new-york-nutcracker/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[TACO Trump Cancels Iran Airstrikes Amid 39th Claim Of Deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: KENT NISHIMURA / GettyOn Thursday (June 11), President Donald Trump announced that he was canceling pending airstrikes on Iran. He simultaneously claimed that a deal with the Middle Eastern nation was close to being finalized &ndash; but the leaked terms have led to confusion and denial from both sides.&ldquo;It&rsquo;s a very strong memorandum of understanding,&rdquo; Trump said of the proposed deal with Iran during an event in the Oval Office. &ldquo;That&rsquo;s a little conceptual.&r]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/taco-trump-cancels-iran-airstrikes-amid-39th-claim-of-deal/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 20:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/taco-trump-cancels-iran-airstrikes-amid-39th-claim-of-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[You Weren&rsquo;t Bugging, Facebook &amp; Instagram Suffered A Major Outage]]></title><description><![CDATA[NurPhoto / Facebook / Instagram / MetaFriday morning, thousands of users on Instagram, Facebook, and Messenger were affected by a massive outage.<br />
Downdetector, the website that tracks outages, was flooded with messages from Instagram users complaining they were either logged out, unable to load the app, or unable to access their accounts.<br />
The outage was eventually confirmed by Meta, with Andy Stone, Vice President of Communications for Meta, writing on X (formerly Twitter), &ldquo;We&rsquo;re aw]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/you-werenrsquot-bugging-facebook-amp-instagram-suffered-a-major-outage/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 19:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/you-werenrsquot-bugging-facebook-amp-instagram-suffered-a-major-outage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DJ ASAP &amp; Wife Hit With 40-Year Sentences In $30M Fraud Operation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Cooper Neill / GettyA popular Texas DJ and his wife have been sentenced to 40 years after allegedly victimizing thousands in a major fraud case.As reported by Complex, Marlon Moore, better known as DJ ASAP, and his wife, LaShonda Moore, were each sentenced to four decades in federal prison after being convicted of conspiracy, wire fraud, and money laundering.The $30 million pyramid scheme was allegedly called &ldquo;Blessings in No Time&rdquo; (BINT).&nbsp;Authorities told Fox affiliate]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/dj-asap-amp-wife-hit-with-40-year-sentences-in-30m-fraud-operation/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 19:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/dj-asap-amp-wife-hit-with-40-year-sentences-in-30m-fraud-operation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wu-Tang Clan Brings Shaolin To MSG For NBA Finals Halftime Show]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Al Bello / GettyThe Knicks were down bad at halftime, then Wu-Tang Clan pulled up to Madison Square Garden and apparently changed the whole energy in the building.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/wu-tang-clan-brings-shaolin-to-msg-for-nba-finals-halftime-show/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 19:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/wu-tang-clan-brings-shaolin-to-msg-for-nba-finals-halftime-show/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dear Summer Festival 2026 Kicks Off Juneteenth Weekend]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dear Summer Festival, the annual party with a purpose, will make its 2026 debut in New York City on Juneteenth Weekend. In addition to returning to Washington, D.C. and Houston, Dear Summer Festival has added a new city to its lineup.Created by a group of friends who all attended HBCUs, Dear Summer Festival&rsquo;s aims are far loftier than the party vibes they provide. While the emphasis of an extended kickback is clear for the organizers, their aims in promoting the power of gathering in share]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/dear-summer-festival-2026-kicks-off-juneteenth-weekend/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 18:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/dear-summer-festival-2026-kicks-off-juneteenth-weekend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ben Stiller Says The Wu-Tang Clan Sparked The Knicks Historic Game 4 Comeback]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Al Bello / GettyOn Wednesday night (June 10) the New York Knicks pulled off literally the greatest comeback in NBA Finals history when they erased a 29-point deficit to shock the San Antonio Spurs with a 107-106 win and take a 3-1 series lead in the process.While many fans were deflated by halftime as the Knicks were down 76-49 (many in attendance actually left the arena feeling that the Knicks were bound to lose), famous 2000&rsquo;s actor and lifelong Knick fan Ben Stiller stuck it out]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/ben-stiller-says-the-wu-tang-clan-sparked-the-knicks-historic-game-4-comeback/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 18:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/ben-stiller-says-the-wu-tang-clan-sparked-the-knicks-historic-game-4-comeback/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blueface’s Music Royalties Redirected To Soulja Boy’s Ex Over Defamation Judgment]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Tommaso Boddi / GettyBlueface&rsquo;s music money is reportedly being sent somewhere else these days. A court has ordered his royalties to be rerouted to settle a judgment.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/bluefaces-music-royalties-redirected-to-soulja-boys-ex-over-defamation-judgment/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 18:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/bluefaces-music-royalties-redirected-to-soulja-boys-ex-over-defamation-judgment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cardi B &amp; Rep. Jasmine Crockett Rip Karmelo Anthony Verdict]]></title><description><![CDATA[Getty Images / Cardi B / Jasmine CrockettThe guilty verdict in the Karmelo Anthony trial handed down by a jury isn&rsquo;t sitting right with Cardi B and Rep. Jasmine Crockett.After a Texas jury found Karmel Anthony guilty of &ldquo;murdering&rdquo; Austin Metcalf, the Bronx Hip-Hop star took to social media to blast the verdict, calling it &ldquo;disgusting.&rdquo;On X (formerly Twitter), she wrote, &ldquo;This is not justice, this is trying to make an example!!!&rdquo;She also retweeted posts]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/cardi-b-amp-rep-jasmine-crockett-rip-karmelo-anthony-verdict/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 17:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/cardi-b-amp-rep-jasmine-crockett-rip-karmelo-anthony-verdict/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Big Tigger Under Investigation For Domestic Violence Incident]]></title><description><![CDATA[Radio personality Big Tigger is under investigation in connection with an alleged domestic dispute between him and his wife. Big Tigger&rsquo;s wife posted a video depicting injuries and insinuated that her husband was connected, but issued a statement stating he was not an abuser.As reported by TMZ, Big Tigger, real name Darian Morgan, was named the chief suspect in a domestic dispute between him and Alicia Brown. According to the report, Brown and Morgan were allegedly involved in a May incide]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/big-tigger-under-investigation-for-domestic-violence-incident/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 17:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/big-tigger-under-investigation-for-domestic-violence-incident/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Da Brat Put Tight Clothes On And Everyone Looked Twice]]></title><description><![CDATA[Da Brat Put Tight Clothes On And Everyone Looked Twice]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/da-brat-put-tight-clothes-on-and-everyone-looked-twice/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 05:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/da-brat-put-tight-clothes-on-and-everyone-looked-twice/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Book Details Trump White House Rocked By Epstein Files]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Davidoff Studios Photography / GettyAccording to reports, the White House staff was so stunned by the revelations in the Justice Department&rsquo;s release of the files related to the late Jeffrey Epstein concerning President Donald Trump that it held a meeting without him.The meeting is one of the many details found in the upcoming book by reporters Maggie Haberman and Jonathan Swan, Regime Change: Inside the Imperial Presidency of Donald Trump. It was convened by Vice President JD Vanc]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/new-book-details-trump-white-house-rocked-by-epstein-files/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 21:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/new-book-details-trump-white-house-rocked-by-epstein-files/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Rise of Immersive Stage Production Is Reshaping Hip-Hop Performances]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pexels.com royalty-free image #30831640, uploaded by user Zack McFly, retrieved from https://www.pexels.com/photo/dramatic-concert-stage-with-colorful-light-show-30831640/ on May 20th, 2026. License details available at https://www.pexels.com/photo-license/ &ndash; image is licensed under the Pexels LicenseImmersive stage production is reshaping Hip-Hop performances by turning concerts into full-sensory environments where the music is only one part of what fans experience. The days of an artist]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/the-rise-of-immersive-stage-production-is-reshaping-hip-hop-performances/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 19:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/the-rise-of-immersive-stage-production-is-reshaping-hip-hop-performances/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Megan Thee Stallion Links With David Guetta &amp; EJAE For Official FIFA World Cup Anthem]]></title><description><![CDATA[John Nacion / Megan Thee StallionCan she kick it? Yes, she can. Megan Thee Stallion continues to show the world that heartbreak won&rsquo;t stop this show. The Houston rapper can add being part of the FIFA World Cup&rsquo;s official anthem.<br />
The FIFA World Cup 2026 officially kicks off today, June 11, and to provide an apt anthem for the games, they enlisted the help of&nbsp; Megan Thee Stallion,&nbsp;David Guetta,&nbsp;Andrea Bocelli,&nbsp;and HUNTR/X&rsquo;s&nbsp;EJAE&nbsp;for a global toe tapp]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/megan-thee-stallion-links-with-david-guetta-amp-ejae-for-official-fifa-world-cup-anthem/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 18:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/megan-thee-stallion-links-with-david-guetta-amp-ejae-for-official-fifa-world-cup-anthem/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Antonio Spurs Lose To New York Knicks In Epic NBA Finals Game 4 Collapse]]></title><description><![CDATA[The San Antonio Spurs and the New York Knicks locked horns for Game 4 of the 2026 NBA Finals, and it will go down in the history books. The Spurs choked away a 29-point lead, allowing the Knicks to roar back in the second half and win the game in the final seconds of regulation.San Antonio appeared to be unstoppable in the first half, dominating the Knicks on their home court in Madison Square Garden and silencing the crowd for much of it. However, with gutsy plays from Jalen Brunson, Jose Alvar]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/san-antonio-spurs-lose-to-new-york-knicks-in-epic-nba-finals-game-4-collapse/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 18:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/san-antonio-spurs-lose-to-new-york-knicks-in-epic-nba-finals-game-4-collapse/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[JA&Yuml;-Z &amp; Eminem Will Reconnect On Rakim&rsquo;s Upcoming Collab LP]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rakim, Wu-Tang Clan&rsquo;s Masta Killa, and Kurupt connected for a collaborative album that will feature several Hip-Hop heavyweights aside from the aforementioned. The untitled forthcoming project will reunite JA&Yuml;-Z and Eminem, although it&rsquo;s not known if Rakim, Masta Killa, or Kurupt Young Gotti will also trade bars with the titans.A&amp;R and producer Matthew &ldquo;Almighty M80&rdquo; Markoff shared an image to his Instagram page featuring the tracklist from the album from Rakim,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/jayuml-z-amp-eminem-will-reconnect-on-rakimrsquos-upcoming-collab-lp/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 17:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/jayuml-z-amp-eminem-will-reconnect-on-rakimrsquos-upcoming-collab-lp/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[HHW Gaming x Summer Game Fest: Everything We Learned About ‘Resident Evil Veronica’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Capcom / Resident Evil VeronicaOne of the biggest reveals of Summer Game Fest was most definitely Resident Evil Veronica, and we are sharing what we learned about the upcoming remake.<br />
Outside of the announcement trailer, we didn&rsquo;t get to see any gameplay from Resident Evil Veronica, the remake of the beloved Resident Evil Code: Veronica.<br />
Instead, we were treated to a Q&amp;A session with Resident Evil Veronica&rsquo;s producer, Yoshiaki Hirabayashi, and he confirmed several details without]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/hhw-gaming-x-summer-game-fest-everything-we-learned-about-resident-evil-veronica/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 06:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/hhw-gaming-x-summer-game-fest-everything-we-learned-about-resident-evil-veronica/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[French Montana, Max B &amp; Remy Ma &ldquo;Ever Since You Left Me (Big Bronx Remix),&rdquo; Wyclef Jean ft. G Herbo &ldquo;2010 Mr. October&rdquo; &amp; More | Daily Visuals 6.10.26]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Johnny Nunez / GettyIf you happen to live in the Big Apple these days you&rsquo;d know that the New York Knicks have become the main topic of discussion as they attempt to win the NBA Championship for the first time in half a century and it seems like French Montana, Max B and Remy Ma are also caught up in Knicks fever for their latest collaboration.Decked out in Knicks colors and attire for their visuals to the Big Bronx remix to &ldquo;Ever Since You Left Me,&rdquo; French Montana, Max]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/french-montana-max-b-amp-remy-ma-ldquoever-since-you-left-me-big-bronx-remixrdquo-wyclef-jean-ft-g-herbo-ldquo2010-mr-octoberrdquo-amp-more-daily-visuals-61026/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/french-montana-max-b-amp-remy-ma-ldquoever-since-you-left-me-big-bronx-remixrdquo-wyclef-jean-ft-g-herbo-ldquo2010-mr-octoberrdquo-amp-more-daily-visuals-61026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Date For Pooh Shiesty’s Trial Pushed Back Until 2027]]></title><description><![CDATA[Prince Williams / Pooh ShiestyThe trial date for Pooh Shiesty (Lontrell Williams Jr.), his father, Lontrell Williams Sr., Memphis rapper Big30, and six other defendants&nbsp;who are accused of kidnapping and robbing Gucci Mane and two other victims has been pushed back.<br />
According to local news affiliate WREG (News Channel 3), the trial will take place on February 22, 2027, instead of July 6.Per WREG:On January 10, 2026, U.S. Attorney Raybould said three music industry professionals traveled to D]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/date-for-pooh-shiestys-trial-pushed-back-until-2027/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 22:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/date-for-pooh-shiestys-trial-pushed-back-until-2027/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[JAŸ-Z Is Bringing The 40/40 Club Back To Fanatics Fest]]></title><description><![CDATA[Michael Loccisano / JA&Yuml;-Z / Fanatics Fest<br />
When Fanatics Fest returns to the Jacob K. Javits Center, attendees can look forward to seeing JA&Yuml;-Z&rsquo;s iconic 40/40 Club activation.<br />
Fanatics Fest will be back for a third year, following a record-breaking second year that saw more than 125,000 fans, 300+ athletes and celebrities, and over 250 hobby shops and dealers attend the event.<br />
Also, unlike the 2025 event, this year&rsquo;s Fanatics Fest will have a 25% larger presence at the Javit]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/ja-z-is-bringing-the-4040-club-back-to-fanatics-fest/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 20:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/ja-z-is-bringing-the-4040-club-back-to-fanatics-fest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Soulja Boy Sends Kai Cenat The Most Aggressive Streamer University Application Yet]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Amir Gray / iOneOne thing about Soulja Boy, he&rsquo;s going to find a way to force his name into any conversation.Big Draco may end up becoming the first rapper to enroll in Kai Cenat&rsquo;s Streamer University, but only if he gets the invite. Before anyone starts filling out acceptance letters, Soulja took to social media with a message for Kai that sounded less like an application and more like an ultimatum.&ldquo;If you don&rsquo;t let me in Streamer University @KaiCenat we beefin.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/soulja-boy-sends-kai-cenat-the-most-aggressive-streamer-university-application-yet/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 20:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/soulja-boy-sends-kai-cenat-the-most-aggressive-streamer-university-application-yet/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pope Leo XIV Privately Met With Bad Bunny In Madrid, Spain]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Mariano Regidor / GettyLet the MAGA conspiracy theories begin!<br />
Over the past few months, Donald Trump and his MAGA cult has waged cultural and spiritual war on both Bad Bunny and Pope Leo XIV (among many others) and now it seems like these two beloved public figures seem to have met behind closed doors to discuss their next phase to enrage Donald Trump and his MAGA movement (we kid of course).According to Reuters, the Vatican confirmed that the vicar of Jesus Christ held a private meetin]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/pope-leo-xiv-privately-met-with-bad-bunny-in-madrid-spain/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 19:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/pope-leo-xiv-privately-met-with-bad-bunny-in-madrid-spain/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[President Donald Trump &amp; Stephen A. Smith Trade Insults]]></title><description><![CDATA[President Donald Trump and Stephen A. Smith are at odds, and the feud is gaining momentum. After Stephen A. Smith made a quip about President Donald Trump attending Game 3 of the New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs NBA Finals, it appears that the gloves are off.Stephen A. Smith threw the first blow after urging President Donald Trump to avoid attending Game 3 of the Spurs vs. Knicks at Madison Square Garden. Trump answered back by attacking the ESPN host&rsquo;s intellect in connection with hi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/president-donald-trump-amp-stephen-a-smith-trade-insults/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 17:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/president-donald-trump-amp-stephen-a-smith-trade-insults/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tyler, The Creator Announces Camp Flog Gnaw Date]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Brianna Bryson/GA / GettyCamp Flog Gnaw, the sprawling music festival spearheaded by Tyler, The Creator, will make its return to Los Angeles this November. Tickets for Camp Flog Gnaw go on sale this week and will likely be the hottest ticket in the land.Taking to social media, Tyler, The Creator shared a poster image for Camp Flog Gnaw, emblazoned with the dates and sharing the advance ticket sale information. While a lineup is said to be forthcoming, the festival has seen various major]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/tyler-the-creator-announces-camp-flog-gnaw-date/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 16:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/tyler-the-creator-announces-camp-flog-gnaw-date/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former Child Actor Sues Sean “Diddy” Combs Over Alleged 2007 Assault]]></title><description><![CDATA[A former child actor has filed a suit alleging that Sean &ldquo;Diddy&rdquo; Combs sexually assaulted him, allegedly. The actor, now an adult who filed as John Doe, claims that the incident between him and Sean &ldquo;Diddy&rdquo; Combs took place in 2007.As reported by TMZ, John Doe says that in 2007, he attended a networking event in Hollywood Hills. Still working as an actor at the time, Doe says that he encountered Diddy, who invited him to discuss career opportunities in private.Doe then sa]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/former-child-actor-sues-sean-diddy-combs-over-alleged-2007-assault/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 16:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/former-child-actor-sues-sean-diddy-combs-over-alleged-2007-assault/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Drake’s Crodie, Chubbs Presses Streamers For Filming The Boy In Turks And Caicos]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Prince Williams / GettyDrake&rsquo;s right-hand man, Chubbs, recently pressed a streamer who appeared to be trying to get some clout off &ldquo;The Boy.&rdquo;During the OVO crew&rsquo;s annual Turks and Caicos trip, Drizzy decided to shoot a video for &ldquo;Outside Tweaking.&rdquo; Even Stunna Sandy, who is featured on the song, popped out to make a cameo. Before filming got underway, a few streamers on the island were live trying to capture the scene.In the clip that&rsquo;s now going]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/drakes-crodie-chubbs-presses-streamers-for-filming-the-boy-in-turks-and-caicos/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 15:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/drakes-crodie-chubbs-presses-streamers-for-filming-the-boy-in-turks-and-caicos/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Instagram Will Now Allow Users To Reorganize Their Profile Grids]]></title><description><![CDATA[NurPhoto / InstagramIt only took nearly a year, but Instagram is finally rolling out a new feature that will let users reorganize their profile grids.<br />
The Meta-owned platform announced that the feature, which was once available to some users in test groups,began rolling out to users on both iOS and Android platforms beginning June 8.<br />
Photos on your grid, outside of pinned posts, were shared in chronological order. The new feature will now allow users to move posts by long-pressing them and placi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/instagram-will-now-allow-users-to-reorganize-their-profile-grids/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 23:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/instagram-will-now-allow-users-to-reorganize-their-profile-grids/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boosie Calls Himself &amp; Webbie &ldquo;The Best Duo Ever&rdquo;]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Julia Beverly / GettyBoosie Badazz recently sat down for an interview on Posted On the Corner With Incognito and DJ Misses.He spoke about family, music, and a few topics that only Mr. Badazz could turn into a viral moment. The conversation kicked off Boosie proudly highlighting his son&rsquo;s academic success, making it clear he&rsquo;s happy with how he&rsquo;s been raised.&ldquo;Not one B, I raised them right.&rdquo; Badazz said, noting his son is bringing home straight A&rsquo;s.From]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/boosie-calls-himself-amp-webbie-ldquothe-best-duo-everrdquo/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 23:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/boosie-calls-himself-amp-webbie-ldquothe-best-duo-everrdquo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Matt Damon To Use Hip-Hop To Address Global Water Crisis]]></title><description><![CDATA[Matt Damon doesn&rsquo;t come to mind when one thinks about Hip-Hop music, but he&rsquo;s employing the culture as a vehicle to support a necessary initiative. With his Water.org co-founder, Gary White, Matt Damon is using music as a way to bring attention to Get Blue, which connects consumers with partner brands that are aiming their collective efforts to address the global water crisis.In a new feature from GQ, Matt Damon and engineer turned philanthropist, Gary White, talk at length about Wat]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/matt-damon-to-use-hip-hop-to-address-global-water-crisis/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 22:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/matt-damon-to-use-hip-hop-to-address-global-water-crisis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lil Baby Calls DJ Akademiks The Feds, Ak Fires Back]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: YouTube / YoutubeDJ Akademiks and Lil Baby have started exchanging shots online and neither of them plan on backing down.The latest round began after Wham was spotted filming a music video for an unreleased collab with EST Gee. In a snippet making rounds on the internet, the Atlanta rapper appeared to take direct aim at Akademiks.&ldquo;F*ck Akademiks that n*gga the feds.&rdquo;As expected, Big Ak wasn&rsquo;t about to let that one slide. The media personality fired back almost immediate]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/lil-baby-calls-dj-akademiks-the-feds-ak-fires-back/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 19:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/lil-baby-calls-dj-akademiks-the-feds-ak-fires-back/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sir No Chill Charles Barkley Refers To Cardi B As “Cardi D’s” At NBA Finals Game 3]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Dylan Buell / GettyGame 3 of the NBA Finals in New York City was one of the worst days New Yorkers experienced in recent history. Not only did city officials shut down foot traffic in Midtown to accommodate the arrival of the human jinx known as Donald Trump, but the world watched as referees basically handed the San Antonio Spurs the victory in what many felt was blatant favoritism throughout the game.That being said, Cardi B&rsquo;s halftime performance did give New Yorkers something t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/sir-no-chill-charles-barkley-refers-to-cardi-b-as-cardi-ds-at-nba-finals-game-3/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 18:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/sir-no-chill-charles-barkley-refers-to-cardi-b-as-cardi-ds-at-nba-finals-game-3/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Liar Liar: Charles Blow Takes Down MAGA Pundit On CNN]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Arturo Holmes / GettyOn Monday night&rsquo;s (June 8) episode of CNN&rsquo;s NewsNight, the panel moderated by host Abby Phillip were front-row attendees to CNN commentator Charles Blow blasting Hal Lambert, a Republican megadonor and frequent NewsNight guest as a &ldquo;liar&rdquo;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/liar-liar-charles-blow-takes-down-maga-pundit-on-cnn/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 18:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/liar-liar-charles-blow-takes-down-maga-pundit-on-cnn/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Summer Grays Is Building Businesses Across Healthcare, Tech And Media]]></title><description><![CDATA[Summer Grays Is Building Businesses Across Healthcare, Tech And Media]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/summer-grays-is-building-businesses-across-healthcare-tech-and-media/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/summer-grays-is-building-businesses-across-healthcare-tech-and-media/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[President Donald Trump Doesn’t Think Stephen A. Smith Could Be President]]></title><description><![CDATA[President Donald Trump had some choice words for the presidential hopes of ESPN&rsquo;s Stephen A. Smith, perhaps in retaliation for the host&rsquo;s comments. After attending Game 3 of the NBA Finals in New York, President Trump delivered his comments on Smith, attacking his intellect in the process.The big story in New York was President Trump returning to the city to attend the contest between the New York Knicks and the San Antonio Spurs. Stephen A. Smith aimed harsh words at the president a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/president-donald-trump-doesnt-think-stephen-a-smith-could-be-president/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 16:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/president-donald-trump-doesnt-think-stephen-a-smith-could-be-president/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Offset Checks Driver For Allegedly Touching Women Aggressively]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Paras Griffin / GettyOffset nearly came to blows with a driver in Monaco after witnessing what multiple people described as aggressive behavior toward women.The Atlanta rapper appeared heated as he confronted the driver, who was allegedly grabbing women by the neck while attempting to remove them from a vehicle. According to witnesses at the scene, the driver was &ldquo;manhandling women aggressively, pulling their hair, and trying to get them out of his car.&rdquo; Footage caught by TMZ]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/offset-checks-driver-for-allegedly-touching-women-aggressively/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 16:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/offset-checks-driver-for-allegedly-touching-women-aggressively/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Umlaut JA&Yuml;-Z Announces Paris &amp; Los Angeles Shows]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Al Bello / GettyUmlaut JA&Yuml;-Z is going to be active this fall. On Tuesday (June 9), the Hip-Hop mogul and Roc Nation announced that he will be performing in Paris and Los Angeles in September and October, respectively.<br />
The shows go down in Paris, on Thursday, September 10, 2026 at Stade De France, and Los Angeles, Friday, October 23, 2026 at SoFi Stadium. Tickets go on sale starting Thursday, June 11 through Citi and Mastercard presales, while general sales will kick off Friday, June]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/umlaut-jayuml-z-announces-paris-amp-los-angeles-shows/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 15:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/umlaut-jayuml-z-announces-paris-amp-los-angeles-shows/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Umlaut JA&Yuml;-Z Announces Fall Paris &amp; Los Angeles Shows]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Al Bello / GettyUmlaut JA&Yuml;-Z is going to be active this fall. On Tuesday (June 9), the Hip-Hop mogul and Roc Nation announced that he will be performing in Paris and Los Angeles in September and October, respectively.<br />
The shows go down in Paris, on Thursday, September 10, 2026 at Stade De France, and Los Angeles, Friday, October 23, 2026 at SoFi Stadium. Tickets go on sale starting Thursday, June 11 through Citi and Mastercard presales, while general sales will kick off Friday, June]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/umlaut-jayuml-z-announces-fall-paris-amp-los-angeles-shows/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 15:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/umlaut-jayuml-z-announces-fall-paris-amp-los-angeles-shows/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Umlaut JA&Yuml;-Z Announce Fall Paris &amp; Los Angeles Shows]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Al Bello / GettyUmlaut JA&Yuml;-Z is going to be active this fall. On Tuesday (June 9), the Hip-Hop mogul and Roc Nation announced that he will be performing in Paris and Los Angeles in September and October, respectively.<br />
The shows go down in Paris, on Thursday, September 10, 2026 at Stade De France, and Los Angeles, Friday, October 23, 2026 at SoFi Stadium. Tickets go on sale starting Thursday, June 11 through Citi and Mastercard presales, while general sales will kick off Friday, June]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/umlaut-jayuml-z-announce-fall-paris-amp-los-angeles-shows/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 15:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/umlaut-jayuml-z-announce-fall-paris-amp-los-angeles-shows/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Westside Gunn Shuts Down JA&Yuml;-Z &amp; Griselda Rift Rumors]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Johnny Nunez / GettyWestside Gunn is pushing back after a new round of Griselda rumors hit the timeline. This time, the chatter involves JA&Yuml;-Z, business splits and the long-speculated tension between Griselda&rsquo;s core trio.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/westside-gunn-shuts-down-jayuml-z-amp-griselda-rift-rumors/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 14:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/westside-gunn-shuts-down-jayuml-z-amp-griselda-rift-rumors/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Knicks Lose First Game Since April, Commander In Sleep Donald Trump To Blame]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Al Bello / GettyDonald Trump just had to make it about himself. With the Knicks on an epic 13-game winning streak that saw them up 2-0 against the Spurs in the NBA Finals, the Commander In Sleep just had to attend game 3 &mdash; and right on brand, due to the Trump Effect, the squad suffered a loss.<br />
Cheeto was invited by the team owner James Dolan, who has long been a Trump supporter. This is despite New York City and Knicks fans being generally anti-Trump by default. Nevertheless, the c]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/knicks-lose-first-game-since-april-commander-in-sleep-donald-trump-to-blame/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 14:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/knicks-lose-first-game-since-april-commander-in-sleep-donald-trump-to-blame/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dipset Collaborator J.R. Writer Files Lawsuit Against Universal Music Group Over Alleged Unpaid Royalties]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Johnny Nunez / GettyJ.R. Writer is taking legal action against Universal Music Group, alleging the company has failed to pay him master and publishing royalties.<br />
Born Juan Rusty Brito, the Harlem rapper and songwriter is seeking compensation for his work on records by&nbsp;Dipset members Cam&rsquo;ron and Juelz Santana. Writer claims he has not received his share of royalties tied to Cam&rsquo;s &ldquo;Shake&rdquo; and Juelz Santana&rsquo;s &ldquo;Squalie,&rdquo; despite being credited o]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/dipset-collaborator-jr-writer-files-lawsuit-against-universal-music-group-over-alleged-unpaid-royalties/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 22:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/dipset-collaborator-jr-writer-files-lawsuit-against-universal-music-group-over-alleged-unpaid-royalties/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[We Can’t Deny It, Tupac In ‘Stranger Than Heaven’ Is… Strange]]></title><description><![CDATA[RGG Studio / SEGA / Stranger Than HeavenGeoff Keighley&rsquo;s Summer Game Fest has come and gone, but there is one moment in particular that had gamers collectively saying huh?<br />
RGG Studios had one of the many announcements of the night, delivering a new look at its highly anticipated game, Stranger Than Heaven, and when Tupac, who plays a new character named Amaru, showed up, boy, was it strange.While I was sitting in the audience watching the latest Stranger Than Heaven announcement next to th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/we-cant-deny-it-tupac-in-stranger-than-heaven-is-strange/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 21:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/we-cant-deny-it-tupac-in-stranger-than-heaven-is-strange/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cam’ron Says He Isn’t Interested In Any Kind Of Dipset Reunion]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Johnny Nunez / GettyWell, it looks like witnessing The LOX manhandle Dipset at the classic Verzuz battle of the summer of 2021 will be the last time we&rsquo;ll see Cam&rsquo;ron alongside his Harlem brethren on stage. Killa says he has no interest in being part of any Diplomats reunion anytime soon.On a recent appearance on the Do You podcast, Cam chopped it up a bit with its hostesses, Jenny and Shy, who touched on the subject of a possible Dipset reunion happening in the future to whi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/camron-says-he-isnt-interested-in-any-kind-of-dipset-reunion/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 21:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/camron-says-he-isnt-interested-in-any-kind-of-dipset-reunion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump Insults ‘Meet The Press’ Journalist Kristen Welker, Crashes Out]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: YouTube / NBCPresident Donald Trump stormed off the set of an interview with Meet The Press &ndash; but not before he lashed out at the host, Kristen Welker after a verbal exchange calling her and NBC &ldquo;crooked&rdquo; and &ldquo;stupid&rdquo; and appearing to step on the microphone in the process.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/trump-insults-meet-the-press-journalist-kristen-welker-crashes-out/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 21:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/trump-insults-meet-the-press-journalist-kristen-welker-crashes-out/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Drake’s ‘ICEMAN’ Holds Top Spot On Billboard For Third Straight Week]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Prince Williams/Wireimage / Prince Williams/WireimageDrake&rsquo;s latest album, ICEMAN, continues to dominate the charts, securing the No. 1 spot on the Billboard 200 for a third consecutive week.Love it or hate it, ICEMAN has lived up to the hype. According to Billboard, the OVO rapper&rsquo;s latest project earned an additional 171,000 album-equivalent units in its third week, helping it remain atop the chart.The achievement puts Drizzy one week away from having ICEMAN become the long]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/drakes-iceman-holds-top-spot-on-billboard-for-third-straight-week/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 20:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/drakes-iceman-holds-top-spot-on-billboard-for-third-straight-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Summer Game Fest: All The Big Announcements]]></title><description><![CDATA[Summer Game FestSummer Game Fest, Geoff Keighley&rsquo;s annual event, is back and has plenty of video game announcements to get you hyped for 2026 and beyond.<br />
Shifting from the YouTube Theater to the Dolby Theater in Hollywood, HHW Gaming was in the building on Friday to soak in all the excitement before Play Days kicked off Saturday, where we got hands-on with a lot of games that we will be talking about very soon, so keep it locked on HipHopWired.<br />
But, until then, step into these announcement]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/summer-game-fest-all-the-big-announcements/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 19:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/summer-game-fest-all-the-big-announcements/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scary Movie Scores Global Ticket Haul Of $105.5 Million]]></title><description><![CDATA[The latest installment of the Scary Movie franchise is either a sequel or a reboot, depending on one&rsquo;s view. However, the Wayans have themselves a global hit after Scary Movie grossed $105.5 million against a $30 million budget.The sixth installment of Scary Movie follows the same cast as the original film, with Anna Faris returning as Cindy Campbell, Regina Hall reprising her Brenda Meeks role, Marlon Wayans as Shorty Meeks, and Shawn Wayans returning as Ray Wilkins.<br />
Directed by Michael T]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/scary-movie-scores-global-ticket-haul-of-1055-million/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 17:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/scary-movie-scores-global-ticket-haul-of-1055-million/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[JAŸ-Z 30: Why ‘Reasonable Doubt’ Is Still A Classic Rap Debut]]></title><description><![CDATA[NitroIt&rsquo;s only fitting that in 2026, the world of hip-hop can still be shaken with one movement from Shawn &ldquo;JA&Yuml;-Z&rdquo; Carter, as we saw recently following his industry-stirring freestyle heard at Roots Picnic.Three decades removed from his breakout solo debut, the years since have been filled with single-handedly becoming one of the most accomplished rappers in the genre&rsquo;s history. Whether he&rsquo;s breaking records at the GRAMMYs, maintaining a decades-long streak of]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/ja-z-30-why-reasonable-doubt-is-still-a-classic-rap-debut/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 16:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/ja-z-30-why-reasonable-doubt-is-still-a-classic-rap-debut/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DaBaby Reaches Settlement In Lawsuit Over 2022 Bowling Alley Fight]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Kevin Rawls / Radio One DigitalAfter four years of legal back-and-forth, DaBaby has reached a settlement in the lawsuit stemming from his bowling alley squabble in 2022.The Charlotte rapper has been facing an ongoing lawsuit filed by Brandon Bill$, the brother of his ex-girlfriend, Dani Leigh. Bill$ accused Baby of assault and battery following a confrontation at a Los Angeles bowling alley.During a night out with his entourage, the Suge rapper and Bill$ crossed paths, leading to a heate]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/dababy-reaches-settlement-in-lawsuit-over-2022-bowling-alley-fight/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 16:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/dababy-reaches-settlement-in-lawsuit-over-2022-bowling-alley-fight/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jamaica Suffered Islandwide Blackout, Power Has Returned]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jamaica suffered an islandwide electrical blackout at the start of last weekend, knocking out power to all customers for more than two hours. Officials there are criticizing the blackout after power was restored as the weekend rolled on.As reported by the Jamaica Gleaner, the Jamaica Public Service Company (JPS), which powers the entire island, says that all utility customers lost power last Friday (June 5) at around 9 PM local time.<br />
According to statements from JPS, a system failure caused the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/jamaica-suffered-islandwide-blackout-power-has-returned/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 16:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/jamaica-suffered-islandwide-blackout-power-has-returned/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Happy Birthday To A Founder Of Black Music Month Dyana Williams]]></title><description><![CDATA[Happy Birthday To A Founder Of Black Music Month Dyana Williams]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/happy-birthday-to-a-founder-of-black-music-month-dyana-williams/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 04:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/happy-birthday-to-a-founder-of-black-music-month-dyana-williams/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jay-Z’s Mentor Jaz-O The Originator Is Back To Work]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jay-Z’s Mentor Jaz-O The Originator Is Back To Work]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/jay-zs-mentor-jaz-o-the-originator-is-back-to-work/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 03:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/jay-zs-mentor-jaz-o-the-originator-is-back-to-work/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Preacher &amp; Trucker Anthony J. Moore Saves Black Woman From White Kidnapper]]></title><description><![CDATA[Anthony J. Moore works as both a truck driver and preacher, and it appears a bit of divine timing helped save a young woman from a harrowing situation. According to a report, Anthony J. Moore happened to be driving his truck down a South Carolina roadway and seemingly headed off an alleged attempted kidnapping in the process.As reported by the Associated Press, Anthony J. Moore, 53, was driving along a road last week (June 5) in Aiken County when he happened across a young Black woman in handcuf]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/preacher-amp-trucker-anthony-j-moore-saves-black-woman-from-white-kidnapper/</link><pubDate>Sun, 07 Jun 2026 23:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/preacher-amp-trucker-anthony-j-moore-saves-black-woman-from-white-kidnapper/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Daphne Joy Sits Down With DJ Akademiks, Talks Diddy Sex Tape Leak]]></title><description><![CDATA[Daphne Joy appears to be leaning into the controversy of an allegedly leaked sex tape featuring her and Sean &ldquo;Diddy&rdquo; Combs with fearlessness. In a sitdown with DJ Akademiks, Daphne Joy discussed the leaked footage and answered some questions that most would have ducked.With the allegedly leaked sex tape featuring Daphne Joy, her ex Sean &ldquo;Diddy&rdquo; Combs, and male escort Sly Diggler, making its rounds, she&rsquo;s used the moment to leverage interest in her other endeavors, i]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/daphne-joy-sits-down-with-dj-akademiks-talks-diddy-sex-tape-leak/</link><pubDate>Sun, 07 Jun 2026 03:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/daphne-joy-sits-down-with-dj-akademiks-talks-diddy-sex-tape-leak/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Star Trek Star Nichelle Nichols’ Family Wins $13 Million In Wrongful Death Lawsuit]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nichelle Nichols, known to many Star Trek fans as Lt. Nyota Uhura, passed away at the age of 89 in 2022 in New Mexico. Nichelle Nichols&rsquo; family filed a wrongful death lawsuit against a medical center, with the jury awarding them $13 million in the process.As reported by local news outlet KOAT, the family of Nichelle Nichols filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the Gila Medical Center in Silver City, New Mexico, in 2025. The suit alleges that the center was negligent in their treatment of]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/star-trek-star-nichelle-nichols-family-wins-13-million-in-wrongful-death-lawsuit/</link><pubDate>Sun, 07 Jun 2026 00:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/star-trek-star-nichelle-nichols-family-wins-13-million-in-wrongful-death-lawsuit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Key Glock Escapes As Somebody Blasts Up Album Release Party]]></title><description><![CDATA[Key Glock Escapes As Somebody Blasts Up Album Release Party]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/key-glock-escapes-as-somebody-blasts-up-album-release-party/</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2026 18:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/key-glock-escapes-as-somebody-blasts-up-album-release-party/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Legend George Clinton On Funk, Legacy, Hip-Hop &amp; The New Mothership At Essence Fest]]></title><description><![CDATA[Legend George Clinton On Funk, Legacy, Hip-Hop &amp; The New Mothership At Essence Fest]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/legend-george-clinton-on-funk-legacy-hip-hop-amp-the-new-mothership-at-essence-fest/</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/legend-george-clinton-on-funk-legacy-hip-hop-amp-the-new-mothership-at-essence-fest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kennedy Center Told To Remove Trump’s Name By June 12]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Kevin Dietsch / GettyAccording to reports, lawyers for the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts have directed employees to remove President Donald Trump&rsquo;s name from signs and other materials bearing his title to comply with a judge&rsquo;s order. The deadline for everything to be done is June 12 &ndash; two days before Trump&rsquo;s birthday.The memo from the center&rsquo;s legal counsel, which was issued June 4, asked employees to change email signatures to reflect &ldquo;The Jo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/kennedy-center-told-to-remove-trumps-name-by-june-12/</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2026 03:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/kennedy-center-told-to-remove-trumps-name-by-june-12/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Latto Confirms “Gimme Dat” Addresses Cardi B’s Leaked Phone Call [Video]]]></title><description><![CDATA[Latto is finally setting the record straight about the inspiration behind her latest single. She has revealed that she was responding to Cardi B on &ldquo;Gimme Dat.&rdquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/latto-confirms-gimme-dat-addresses-cardi-bs-leaked-phone-call-video/</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2026 03:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/latto-confirms-gimme-dat-addresses-cardi-bs-leaked-phone-call-video/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Senate Debates DOJ Fund, Okays $70B Immigration Bill]]></title><description><![CDATA[Early on Friday morning (June 5), the Senate passed legislation that will provide $70 billion in funding to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and the Border Patrol for the remainder of President Donald Trump&rsquo;s second term in office.The vote was 52-47, with Senator Lisa Murkowski of Alaska being the lone Republican to join the Democrats in opposing it, save for Michael Bennett of Colorado, who missed the vote. The bill is expected to go before the House of Representatives, who are e]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/senate-debates-doj-fund-okays-70b-immigration-bill/</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2026 02:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/senate-debates-doj-fund-okays-70b-immigration-bill/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Commander in Sleep Donald Trump Scraps Struggle Freedom 250 Music Festival]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kevin Dietsch / Donald Trump<br />
Donald Trump&rsquo;s Freedom 250 concert series is a wrap after damn near all of the artists bowed out, but don&rsquo;t worry, MAGA faithful, he has a backup plan, himself, and an 83-year-old country singer.<br />
Trump announced on Truth Social Thursday that he is pivoting to a campaign-style rally event he claims will be &ldquo;Rally to End All Rallies,&rdquo;&nbsp;taking place on June 24 in Washington, D.C., one day before the struggle Great American State Fair concert]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/commander-in-sleep-donald-trump-scraps-struggle-freedom-250-music-festival/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 22:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/commander-in-sleep-donald-trump-scraps-struggle-freedom-250-music-festival/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Earth, Wind &amp; Fire Reflect On Their Legacy In Questlove&rsquo;s New Documentary]]></title><description><![CDATA[Few groups have left a mark on music quite like Earth, Wind &amp; Fire. Now, the legendary band is looking back on its remarkable journey through a new documentary directed by Ahmir &ldquo;Questlove&rdquo; Thompson.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/earth-wind-amp-fire-reflect-on-their-legacy-in-questloversquos-new-documentary/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 21:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/earth-wind-amp-fire-reflect-on-their-legacy-in-questloversquos-new-documentary/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Key Glock Talks New Album Date, Renewed Focus]]></title><description><![CDATA[For those waiting on word of new music from Key Glock, that wait is almost over. The Memphis rapper stopped by Holiday Season Live on Atlanta&rsquo;s Hot 107.9 to share a few details about his upcoming album, Project X, and the process behind it.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/key-glock-talks-new-album-date-renewed-focus/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 20:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/key-glock-talks-new-album-date-renewed-focus/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Drake’s ICEMAN Album Reaches 1 Billion Streams On Spotify]]></title><description><![CDATA[Drake shocked fans by delivering his highly anticipated Iceman album, along with two other releases in Habibti and Maid of Honour. In yet another milestone for the OVO honcho, Drake&rsquo;s Iceman has been streamed over 1 billion times in just three weeks, thus breaking his own record.If there were any doubts about Drizzy&rsquo;s ability to move units, those concerns were confidently addressed in the weeks since Iceman&lsquo;s release.The feat was pointed out by fan account @Kurrco on X, which s]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/drakes-iceman-album-reaches-1-billion-streams-on-spotify/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 20:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/drakes-iceman-album-reaches-1-billion-streams-on-spotify/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Daphne Joy Posts Twerk Clip Amid Diddy Sex Tape Leak Chatter]]></title><description><![CDATA[Daphne Joy is seemingly moving behind the controversy and shock of having an allegedly leaked sex tape featuring her and Sean &ldquo;Diddy&rdquo; Combs going public. In a pair of recent social media posts, Daphne Joy appears largely unbothered.Daphne Joy&rsquo;s initial reaction to the allegedly leaked video featuring her ex, Sean &ldquo;Diddy&rdquo; Combs, and a male escort named Sly Diggler appeared to be one of shock and anger at the footage going viral.<br />
The now-deleted statement from Joy par]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/daphne-joy-posts-twerk-clip-amid-diddy-sex-tape-leak-chatter/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 19:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/daphne-joy-posts-twerk-clip-amid-diddy-sex-tape-leak-chatter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Marvel’s Wolverine’  Looks Great, So Why Are People Still Complaining?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Insomniac Games / Marvel&rsquo;s Wolverine<br />
PlayStation&rsquo;s latest State of Play presentation did more than give us a glimpse of the heat we can expect to play on our PS5 consoles; it also exposed that the gaming community is full of annoying haters.<br />
We already highlighted the incels and sexist morons crying about the fact that in&nbsp;God of War Laufey,&nbsp;our favorite Spartan/sad dad, Kratos, takes a backseat, and his deceased warrior wife, Faye, takes over as the game&rsquo;s protagonist]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/marvels-wolverine-looks-great-so-why-are-people-still-complaining/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 18:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/marvels-wolverine-looks-great-so-why-are-people-still-complaining/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fans Accuse The Joe Budden Podcast Of Caping For JAŸ-Z Over Drake]]></title><description><![CDATA[JA&Yuml;-Z and Drake fans have been divided since the weekend after the Brooklyn mogul delivered a blistering freestyle at the Roots Picnic. Now, fans of Drake are calling out The Joe Budden Podcast for allegedly picking a side in the feud, taking note of the unverified pedophilia claims and other factors.The critique that the cast of Joe Budden&rsquo;s podcast is facing stems from a clip made by Akademiks TV of the hosts discussing Kendrick Lamar and Drake&rsquo;s feud, in particular, &ldquo;No]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/fans-accuse-the-joe-budden-podcast-of-caping-for-ja-z-over-drake/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 23:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/fans-accuse-the-joe-budden-podcast-of-caping-for-ja-z-over-drake/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Doja Cat Slams Elon Musk For Removing Audio Posts On X, Calls Him A “Frog Build Looking B*tch”]]></title><description><![CDATA[Getty Images / Doja Cat / Elon MuskDoja Cat really misses the ability to post audio messages on X (formerly Twitter) so much that she decided to slam the platform&rsquo;s owner, Elon Musk, for removing them.<br />
&ldquo;The Streets&rdquo; crafter didn&rsquo;t hold back while venting about audio posts being taken down. In a post on her X account, the musician called out Elon Musk for the removal of the feature and went in.<br />
&ldquo;Hey Elon, if u see this, please put the audio post feature back on here.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/doja-cat-slams-elon-musk-for-removing-audio-posts-on-x-calls-him-a-frog-build-looking-btch/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 23:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/doja-cat-slams-elon-musk-for-removing-audio-posts-on-x-calls-him-a-frog-build-looking-btch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rep. Ted Lieu Brilliantly Corners Marco Rubio Into Lying About Donald Trump Sleeping During Meetings]]></title><description><![CDATA[KENT NISHIMURA / Marco Rubio / Donald TrumpSecretary of State Marco Rubio was caught lying about Donald Trump sleeping in his presence during his ass-kissing sessions, oops, we mean cabinet meetings.<br />
During a House Foreign Affairs Committee hearing where Rubio was testifying on the&nbsp;FY2027 State Department budget request, a tense exchange between Rep. Ted Lieu and the Secretary of State broke out over President Donald Trump&rsquo;s health.<br />
Rep. Ted Lieu Came With Receipts In The Form of Mult]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/rep-ted-lieu-brilliantly-corners-marco-rubio-into-lying-about-donald-trump-sleeping-during-meetings/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 21:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/rep-ted-lieu-brilliantly-corners-marco-rubio-into-lying-about-donald-trump-sleeping-during-meetings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lena The Plug Files For Divorce From Adam22]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lena The Plug is ending her three-year marriage to Adam22 after filing for divorce. Lena The Plug is seeking half of the couple&rsquo;s $1.1 million entertainment studio, along with other considerations.As TMZ reported, Lena The Plug, real name Lena Nersesian, filed for divorce in a Los Angeles County court on June 1, her 35th birthday. The outlet obtained court documents that reveal Nersesian is seeking legal and physical custody of the couple&rsquo;s daughter.Despite the success of their OnlyF]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/lena-the-plug-files-for-divorce-from-adam22/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 19:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/lena-the-plug-files-for-divorce-from-adam22/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sure?: Dame Dash Says Jay-Z’s Roots Picnic Freestyle Was “Terrible” [Video]]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: KMazur / GettyJay-Z had Hip-Hop buzzing over the weekend after headlining The Roots Picnic. To nobody&rsquo;s surprise, Dame Dash has weighed in on the set and the freestyle that had fans talking.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/sure-dame-dash-says-jay-zs-roots-picnic-freestyle-was-terrible-video/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 17:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/sure-dame-dash-says-jay-zs-roots-picnic-freestyle-was-terrible-video/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sure?: Dame Dash Says JAŸ-Z’s Roots Picnic Freestyle Was “Terrible” [Video]]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: KMazur / GettyJA&Yuml;-Z had Hip-Hop buzzing over the weekend after headlining The Roots Picnic. To nobody&rsquo;s surprise, Dame Dash has weighed in on the set and the freestyle that had fans talking.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/sure-dame-dash-says-ja-zs-roots-picnic-freestyle-was-terrible-video/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 17:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/sure-dame-dash-says-ja-zs-roots-picnic-freestyle-was-terrible-video/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former ’60 Minutes’ Anchor Scott Pelley Breaks Silence]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Handout / GettyThe world of journalism was stunned after veteran 60 Minutes correspondent Scott Pelley was fired Tuesday (June 2), after he pointedly criticized CBS leadership, including CBS News boss Bari Weiss and newly named 60 Minutes executive producer Nick Bilton.Pelley, a 37-year veteran of the network as a former Evening News anchor and 60 Minutes correspondent, didn&rsquo;t mince words in his statement after the firing. The leadership of 60 Minutes is no longer recognizable,&rdq]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/former-60-minutes-anchor-scott-pelley-breaks-silence/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 17:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/former-60-minutes-anchor-scott-pelley-breaks-silence/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jordan Brand To Cut Back On Air Jordan 1 Releases As The Sneakers Continue To Brick On Arrival]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Bernard Smalls / @PhotosByBeanz83There was a time when the Air Jordan 1 was literally the most popular sneaker on the market with each new drop selling out within minutes of its release. But in recent years the classic silhouette has been relegated to bricks as sneaker heads have grown tired of the countless colorways that Jordan brand unleashed on the masses.Well, it seems like the higher ups over at Nike have taken notice and have apparently decided to cut back on flooding the market w]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/jordan-brand-to-cut-back-on-air-jordan-1-releases-as-the-sneakers-continue-to-brick-on-arrival/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 17:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/jordan-brand-to-cut-back-on-air-jordan-1-releases-as-the-sneakers-continue-to-brick-on-arrival/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Milagro Gramz Claims She Can’t Afford To Pay The $75K She Owes Megan Thee Stallion]]></title><description><![CDATA[Getty Images / Megan Thee Stallion / Milagro &ldquo;Gramz&rdquo; CooperBlogger Milagro &ldquo;Gramz&rdquo; Cooper&rsquo;s mouth and fingers were clearly writing checks she can&rsquo;t afford to cash based on her reaction after a judge reinstated Megan Thee Stallion&rsquo;s $75,000 jury verdict against her.TMZ&nbsp;exclusively reports that Cooper quickly told a judge to hold up, claiming that &ldquo;forcing her&rdquo; to pay it would impose a major financial burden, so she asked the judge to paus]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/milagro-gramz-claims-she-cant-afford-to-pay-the-75k-she-owes-megan-thee-stallion/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 17:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/milagro-gramz-claims-she-cant-afford-to-pay-the-75k-she-owes-megan-thee-stallion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cassie Has Moved Out Of The United States, Per Court Documents]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cassie Ventura is currently still embroiled in a legal matter connected to her ex Sean &ldquo;Diddy&rdquo; Combs, and it&rsquo;s been reported that she has left the country. After receiving a $20 million payout from Combs, Cassie said in a court declaration filed this month that she has no intentions of moving back to the United States.<br />
As reported by TMZ, Cassie communicated in a court declaration filed on May 1 that she and her husband, Alex Fine, and their children are residing in an undisclo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/cassie-has-moved-out-of-the-united-states-per-court-documents/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 00:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/cassie-has-moved-out-of-the-united-states-per-court-documents/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[OVO Mal of New Rory &amp; Mal Says He&rsquo;ll Side With Drake Over JA&Yuml;-Z]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fans of the New Rory &amp; Mal podcast are well aware of co-host Mal&rsquo;s ties to both Roc-A-Fella Records, JA&Yuml;-Z, and Drake. After JA&Yuml;-Z threw lyrical jabs at Drake during a brief freestyle at the Roots Picnic, Mal was asked about which side he&rsquo;s on.<br />
Sitting with his cohosts, Rory and Demaris, Mal, real name Jamil Clay, was asked to pick a side in the assumed clash between Drizzy and Hov. Although Mal stated that it isn&rsquo;t a beef between the pair, he made it clear that t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/ovo-mal-of-new-rory-amp-mal-says-hersquoll-side-with-drake-over-jayuml-z/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 00:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/ovo-mal-of-new-rory-amp-mal-says-hersquoll-side-with-drake-over-jayuml-z/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sexist Losers Are BIG MAD That Kratos Takes A Backseat To Faye In ‘God of War Laufey’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Santa Monica Studios / God of War LaufeySony held an epic State of Play presentation on Tuesday and revealed that&nbsp;God of War: Laufey,&nbsp;a new entry in the&nbsp;GOW&nbsp;franchise, is on the way, but, of course, there is a group of gamers on social media who are&nbsp;BIG MAD that it will center on another character who is not named Kratos, who also happens to be a woman.To close out yesterday&rsquo;s State of Play presentation, Santa Monica Studios dropped a 20-minute look at God of War L]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/sexist-losers-are-big-mad-that-kratos-takes-a-backseat-to-faye-in-god-of-war-laufey/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 23:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/sexist-losers-are-big-mad-that-kratos-takes-a-backseat-to-faye-in-god-of-war-laufey/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[15 LGBTQ+ Artists In Hip-Hop And R&amp;B Who Are Unapologetically Themselves]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Astrida Valigorsky / GettyHip-Hop and R&amp;B have always been about truth-telling. From speaking on social issues to celebrating identity, these genres have given artists a platform to share their stories on their own terms. To honor Pride Month and Black Music Month, a growing number of LGBTQ+ artists continue to push the culture forward while creating space for authenticity, visibility, and representation. Check out 15 LGBTQ+ artists in Hip-Hop and R&amp;B who are unapologetically the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/15-lgbtq-artists-in-hip-hop-and-rampb-who-are-unapologetically-themselves/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 21:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/15-lgbtq-artists-in-hip-hop-and-rampb-who-are-unapologetically-themselves/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tyler, The Creator Details Why Odd Future Turned Down Signing With JAŸ-Z]]></title><description><![CDATA[JA&Yuml;-Z is enjoying a particular amount of renewed attention after his well-received set at this year&rsquo;s Roots Picnic. Tyler, The Creator, who was in attendance at the festival, sat down with DJ Drama to discuss why his Odd Future collective turned down signing with JA&Yuml;-Z.Tyler, The Creator and DJ Drama linked up for the DJ&rsquo;s Gangsta Grillz Podcast debut episode, discussing a wide variety of topics including T&rsquo;s rise as a rapper in the Odd Future camp, his success as a s]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/tyler-the-creator-details-why-odd-future-turned-down-signing-with-ja-z/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 20:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/tyler-the-creator-details-why-odd-future-turned-down-signing-with-ja-z/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Megan Thee Stallion Says “All The Wifey Sh*t Is Dead” On New Song, The Hotties Are Ready]]></title><description><![CDATA[Frazer Harrison / Megan Thee StallionMegan Thee Stallion is back outside and isn&rsquo;t letting Klay Thompson&rsquo;s infidelity ruin her summer; in fact, it will seemingly be fueling her next project.After teasing that new music is on the way, it&rsquo;s also clear that Megan Thee Stallion will be using her breakup with the NBA superstar as motivation for her new bars on her forthcoming project, which could very much serve as anthems for other women who have suffered similar heartbreak.<br />
In a v]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/megan-thee-stallion-says-all-the-wifey-sht-is-dead-on-new-song-the-hotties-are-ready/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 19:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/megan-thee-stallion-says-all-the-wifey-sht-is-dead-on-new-song-the-hotties-are-ready/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A New Report Reveals How Much Time Americans Spend Gaming]]></title><description><![CDATA[damircudicNo surprise that Americans are turning to video games to check out from the madness going on in the country and across the globe, but a new study reveals exactly how much time.<br />
A new report published on Wednesday by the Entertainment Software Association (ESA) and&nbsp;reported on by&nbsp;Variety&nbsp;revealed that two-thirds of Americans spend an hour or more playing video games per week.<br />
According to the report, 212.3 million people in the U.S. between the ages of 5 and 90 pick up th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/a-new-report-reveals-how-much-time-americans-spend-gaming/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 17:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/a-new-report-reveals-how-much-time-americans-spend-gaming/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump Blasts Netanyahu On Tense Call, Allegedly: “Everybody Hates You!”]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: ALBERTO PIZZOLI / GettyThe ongoing conflict in Iran has apparently strained the relationship between President Donald Trump and Israel&rsquo;s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, with evidence of that strain being present in a phone call between the two leaders that was filled with tension and expletives.According to reports, which cited two American officials and a third source close to the conversation, Trump ripped Netanyahu in what one official termed was one of the worst calls betwee]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/trump-blasts-netanyahu-on-tense-call-allegedly-everybody-hates-you/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 14:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/trump-blasts-netanyahu-on-tense-call-allegedly-everybody-hates-you/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former Publicist Claims Diddy Sexually Battered Him On 2 Occasions]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Sean &ldquo;Diddy&rdquo; Combs &ndash; Picture / Sean &ldquo;Diddy&rdquo; Combs &ndash; Picture provided by CanvaSean &ldquo;Diddy&rdquo; Combs is facing another allegation as a former publicist claims the music mogul sexually battered him on two occasions. While no charges have been filed, authorities are reportedly reviewing the claims.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/former-publicist-claims-diddy-sexually-battered-him-on-2-occasions/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 14:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/former-publicist-claims-diddy-sexually-battered-him-on-2-occasions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[State of Play: &lsquo;Marvel&rsquo;s &lsquo;Wolverine,&rsquo;  &lsquo;MARVEL T&#333;kon: Fighting Souls,&rsquo; &lsquo;God of War Laufey&rsquo; &amp; Other Big Announcements]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: State of PlayIt&rsquo;s Summer Game Fest week, and Sony is kicking things off with a massive State of Play presentation.<br />
We all knew that Insomniac Games&rsquo; Marvel&rsquo;s Wolverine was going to be a part of the presentation, and Sony wasted no time showcasing the brutal action we can expect when taking control of Logan.<br />
Insomniac GamesAt first glance, we see Logan in his iconic yellow suit, slicing and dicing members of the Reavers, and he even teams up with Jean Grey as he is on th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/state-of-play-lsquomarvelrsquos-lsquowolverinersquo-lsquomarvel-t333kon-fighting-soulsrsquo-lsquogod-of-war-laufeyrsquo-amp-other-big-announcements/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 01:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/state-of-play-lsquomarvelrsquos-lsquowolverinersquo-lsquomarvel-t333kon-fighting-soulsrsquo-lsquogod-of-war-laufeyrsquo-amp-other-big-announcements/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Afro Plus Fest Returns To The DMV, Headlined By Davido, Alkaline &amp; Wizkid]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Nayab JadeAfro Plus Fest (also known as Afro+ Fest) made its debut in Washington, D.C. in 2025 to a sold-out crowd with a bevy of music acts from across the African and Caribbean music scenes. Afro Plus Fest will return to the DMV region this summer, this time for three days with Davido, Alkaline, and Wizkid delivering headlining performances.Billed as the world&rsquo;s largest Afro-Caribbean Hip-Hop festival, Afro Plus Fest is reimagining its largely successful first run by adding two d]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/afro-plus-fest-returns-to-the-dmv-headlined-by-davido-alkaline-amp-wizkid/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 23:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/afro-plus-fest-returns-to-the-dmv-headlined-by-davido-alkaline-amp-wizkid/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tory Lanez Asks For Restraining Order Against A Prison Guard]]></title><description><![CDATA[Greg Doherty / Tory LanezIncarcerated rapper Tory Lanez is asking a federal judge for a restraining order against a prison guard he claims is trying to move him to a dangerous section of the prison where he is currently incarcerated.TMZ exclusively reports Canadian Yosemite Sam, aka Tory Lanez, who is currently being held at the California Men&rsquo;s Colony in San Luis Obispo, is &ldquo;dealing with ongoing threats, intimidation, and harassment &hellip; causing him to fear for his life.&rdquo;A]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/tory-lanez-asks-for-restraining-order-against-a-prison-guard/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 23:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/tory-lanez-asks-for-restraining-order-against-a-prison-guard/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hackers Tricked Meta’s AI Chatbot Into Hacking Instagram Profiles]]></title><description><![CDATA[NurPhoto / InstagramIf you needed another reason to hate AI or be wary of it, this latest incident should suffice.<br />
Hackers claim they tricked META&rsquo;s AI chatbot into granting them access to other people&rsquo;s Instagram accounts, and all they had to do was ask.<br />
According to multiple reports, multiple Instagram accounts were hacked over the weekend, with the hackers saying they asked META&rsquo;s AI chatbot to link the exposed accounts to a new email address. Multiple videos and screenshots]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/hackers-tricked-metas-ai-chatbot-into-hacking-instagram-profiles/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 22:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/hackers-tricked-metas-ai-chatbot-into-hacking-instagram-profiles/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Daphne Joy Speaks Out After Diddy Sex Tape Leak]]></title><description><![CDATA[Daphne Joy appears to be the victim of an alleged sex tape leak featuring herself, Sean &ldquo;Diddy&rdquo; Combs, and reportedly another man. After the leak made the rounds online, Daphne Joy shared a statement on social media, saying she didn&rsquo;t consent to being filmed.<br />
Taking to Instagram, Daphne Joy, who has a child with Curtis &ldquo;50 Cent&rdquo; Jackson, shared a written statement that addressed the allegedly leaked sex tape.From Instagram:&ldquo;Everybody plays the fool sometime, a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/daphne-joy-speaks-out-after-diddy-sex-tape-leak/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 20:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/daphne-joy-speaks-out-after-diddy-sex-tape-leak/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Star Fox’ Preview: This Remake Has The Right Stuff]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Nintendo / Star FoxStar Fox 64 is like a classic movie you know by heart from beginning to end, and it never gets old when you throw it on. So does it need another remake? After spending some time with the game, the answer is yes.<br />
In my younger days, Star Fox 64 was one of those games that held a special place in my heart. Thanks to&nbsp;Top Gun&nbsp;and&nbsp;Star Wars,&nbsp;I always loved video games that involved aerial combat. Hence, the Star Fox franchise scratched both itches by mak]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/star-fox-preview-this-remake-has-the-right-stuff/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 19:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/star-fox-preview-this-remake-has-the-right-stuff/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rapsody &ldquo;Please Don&rsquo;t Cry (Brazil),&rdquo; The-Dream &ldquo;Bring That Body&rdquo; &amp; More | Daily Visuals 6.1.26]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Nagina Lane / iOne DigitalFor a lot of us Hip-Hoppers we didn&rsquo;t know how gully it was down in Brazil until we watched&nbsp;City of God&nbsp;in the early 2000&rsquo;s and learned sh*t was real in the field. While most people have returned to thinking Brazil is all about beaches and beautiful people, Rapsody is here to remind y&rsquo;all it&rsquo;s deeper than that.Dropping off some new visuals to &ldquo;Please Don&rsquo;t Cry (Brazil),&rdquo; Rap heads down to the largest country in]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/rapsody-ldquoplease-donrsquot-cry-brazilrdquo-the-dream-ldquobring-that-bodyrdquo-amp-more-daily-visuals-6126/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 02:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/rapsody-ldquoplease-donrsquot-cry-brazilrdquo-the-dream-ldquobring-that-bodyrdquo-amp-more-daily-visuals-6126/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Newark Mayor Ras Baraka Installs Curfew For Delaney Hall]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Andres Kudacki / GettyOn Saturday night (May 30), a mandatory curfew up to a half-mile around the federal detention center outside of Newark, New Jersey known as Delaney Hall was enacted by the city&rsquo;s mayor, Ras Baraka. It was in response to heightened conflict between federal law enforcement and protesters outside the facilty.Newark Police Department officers and Essex County Sheriff&rsquo;s deputies began to clear protesters away from Delaney Hall, with most leaving by midnight.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/newark-mayor-ras-baraka-installs-curfew-for-delaney-hall/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 02:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/newark-mayor-ras-baraka-installs-curfew-for-delaney-hall/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Netflix&rsquo;s &lsquo;A Different World&rsquo; Gets A Release Date &amp; New Teaser Trailer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Netflix / A Different World<br />
Netflix&rsquo;s A Different World&nbsp;sequel series has a release&nbsp;date and a new teaser trailer.The streaming service announced that its sequel series to the iconic comedy sitcom A Different World launches on September 24, 2026.<br />
The date is significant because it marks 39 years since the original show aired. A Different World was also a direct spin-off of The Cosby Show.<br />
The single-camera series, which will have 10 episodes, will not only feature a new cast of c]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/netflixrsquos-lsquoa-different-worldrsquo-gets-a-release-date-amp-new-teaser-trailer/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 22:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/netflixrsquos-lsquoa-different-worldrsquo-gets-a-release-date-amp-new-teaser-trailer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fans Online Debate JA&Yuml;-Z&rsquo;s Lyrics, Cultural Impact &amp; More]]></title><description><![CDATA[JA&Yuml;-Z delivered a crowd-pleasing live set at this year&rsquo;s Roots Picnic, showcasing why he&rsquo;s regarded as one of the best lyricists alive. Given all the buzz, JA&Yuml;-Z is currently a hot topic on social across several fronts.With a pair of celebratory milestones in store by way of the 30th anniversary of his debut album Reasonable Doubt, and the 25th anniversary of his classic The Blueprint, Hov gave fans in Philadelphia a glimpse of how potent his live set will potentially be th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/fans-online-debate-jayuml-zrsquos-lyrics-cultural-impact-amp-more/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 21:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/fans-online-debate-jayuml-zrsquos-lyrics-cultural-impact-amp-more/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[50 Cent Jokes Following Alleged Diddy Sex Tape Leak]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Christopher Polk / Getty50 Cent has never met a Diddy headline he couldn&rsquo;t turn into content. The G-Unit general was back on Instagram after an alleged leaked video involving Sean &ldquo;Diddy&rdquo; Combs and Daphne Joy started making the rounds online.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/50-cent-jokes-following-alleged-diddy-sex-tape-leak/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 21:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/50-cent-jokes-following-alleged-diddy-sex-tape-leak/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Akademiks Tries To Use Gala Photo To Refute Jay-Z’s Freestyle, Social Media Attacks]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Dimitrios Kambouris / GettyThe key highlight of the 2026 Roots Picnic In Philadelphia this past weekend was Jay-Z&rsquo;s freestyle which had blistering attacks directed at Drake, Dame Dash and others. That didn&rsquo;t sit well with their fans, particularly media personality Akademiks.In the freestyle, Jay-Z also took aim at Nicki Minaj, who has been consistently insulting the Hip-Hop icon and his wife, R&amp;B superstar Beyonce: &ldquo;That lady back on that stuff, she sounds like she&]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/akademiks-tries-to-use-gala-photo-to-refute-jay-zs-freestyle-social-media-attacks/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 20:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/akademiks-tries-to-use-gala-photo-to-refute-jay-zs-freestyle-social-media-attacks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kanye West Draws 118,000 Fans For Massive Istanbul Concert]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Revolt / RevoltKanye West put on a historic show in Istanbul, performing in front of more than 100,000 fans.After a long wait, Ye brought his live show back to Europe for the first time since 2014, while also making his first-ever concert appearance in Turkey. According to Turkey&rsquo;s state-run Anadolu Agency, an estimated 118,000 fans attended the concert.The massive crowd included fans who traveled from surrounding countries such as Britain, Germany, France, Russia, and beyond to wi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/kanye-west-draws-118000-fans-for-massive-istanbul-concert/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 20:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/kanye-west-draws-118000-fans-for-massive-istanbul-concert/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Drake Allegedly Threatened By Sauce Walka]]></title><description><![CDATA[Drake Allegedly Threatened By Sauce Walka]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/drake-allegedly-threatened-by-sauce-walka/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 20:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/drake-allegedly-threatened-by-sauce-walka/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[M.I.A. Sues Kid Cudi After Getting Booted From Rebel Ragers Tour]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kid Cudi is the target of a lawsuit from his former tourmate, M.I.A., after she delivered what some felt were offensive remarks. Now, M.I.A. is suing Kid Cudi for millions, adding in the claim that the rapper and vocalist kicked her off the tour to drum up ticket sales.In reports from Variety and NBC News, M.I.A., real name Mathangi Arulpragasam, filed a lawsuit in a Los Angeles court last Friday, alleging that Kid Cudi, real name Scott Mescudi, booted her from the Rebel Ragers tour to stir up c]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/mia-sues-kid-cudi-after-getting-booted-from-rebel-ragers-tour/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 19:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/mia-sues-kid-cudi-after-getting-booted-from-rebel-ragers-tour/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Of Course: Vanilla Ice Says He’s Still Performing At Donald Trump’s Freedom 250 Concert After Multiple Artists Bow Out]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Mirrorpix / GettyIn late May 2026, the Trump administration announced their &ldquo;star-studded&rdquo; lineup for their upcoming Freedom 250 festivities &ldquo;celebrating&rdquo; the 250th birthday of America (feels more like it&rsquo;s funeral) which included the likes of Flo Rida, Morris Day, Young MC, The Commodores, Vanilla Ice, Bret Michaels of Poison and the lone surviving member of Milli Vanilli.Unfortunately it seems like many of these artists weren&rsquo;t even aware of their in]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/of-course-vanilla-ice-says-hes-still-performing-at-donald-trumps-freedom-250-concert-after-multiple-artists-bow-out/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 18:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/of-course-vanilla-ice-says-hes-still-performing-at-donald-trumps-freedom-250-concert-after-multiple-artists-bow-out/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LeBron James Shows Love To JAŸ-Z’s Roots Picnic Freestyle Despite Drake Disses]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Cole Burston / GettyLeBron James may not realize it, but he continues to draw a bigger line in the sand between himself and his former friend, Drake.Over the weekend, JA&Yuml;-Z took over the Roots Picnic stage and treated fans to a freestyle that got the internet talking. While the bars appeared to take aim at Dame Dash, Kanye West, Tory Lanez, and of course, Drake.&ldquo;My next update, the jig is up, n*gga, I&rsquo;m up ten, wrong chart champ, you got to look up again. N*ggas look up]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/lebron-james-shows-love-to-ja-zs-roots-picnic-freestyle-despite-drake-disses/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 16:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/lebron-james-shows-love-to-ja-zs-roots-picnic-freestyle-despite-drake-disses/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jay-Z Roots Picnic Freestyle Gets A Beat]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jay-Z Roots Picnic Freestyle Gets A Beat]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/jay-z-roots-picnic-freestyle-gets-a-beat/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 06:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/jay-z-roots-picnic-freestyle-gets-a-beat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Big Daddy Kane Rocks Roots Picnic]]></title><description><![CDATA[Big Daddy Kane Rocks Roots Picnic]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/big-daddy-kane-rocks-roots-picnic/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 04:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/big-daddy-kane-rocks-roots-picnic/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Donald Trump Is BIG MAD After Artists Drop Out From His Struggle Great American State Fair, Suggests Himself As A Replacement]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Washington Post / Donald TrumpThe struggle is real for Donald Trump and Great American State Fair&rsquo;s Freedom 250 concert in Washington D.C. after several artists who were initially attached to it dropped out, leaving Orange Mussolini BIG MAD.<br />
Trump took to his virtual soapbox, Truth Social, to vent about developments regarding the Great American State Fair, and he was BIG MAD enough to float the idea of canceling it altogether.<br />
On Saturday, organizers of the event, which is described as]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/donald-trump-is-big-mad-after-artists-drop-out-from-his-struggle-great-american-state-fair-suggests-himself-as-a-replacement/</link><pubDate>Sun, 31 May 2026 19:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/donald-trump-is-big-mad-after-artists-drop-out-from-his-struggle-great-american-state-fair-suggests-himself-as-a-replacement/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Afro-Hov: Ja&yuml;-Z At Roots Picnic Aims Fire At Drake, Nicki, Dame &amp; More, Hip-Hop Reacts]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Scott Gries / GettyWhen you haven&rsquo;t dropped an album in over 10 years and are considered a greatest of all time rapper, people are going to talk when set foot on stage. On Saturday, May 30, Ja&yuml;-Z understood the assignment when he stepped on stage as the headliner for the first night of the Roots Picnic in Philadelphia.<br />
Fans in attendance knew they were in for a treat when a Jigga appeared rocking a fluffy afro, the dreads he&rsquo;d started growing after the release of 4:44 in]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/afro-hov-jayuml-z-at-roots-picnic-aims-fire-at-drake-nicki-dame-amp-more-hip-hop-reacts/</link><pubDate>Sun, 31 May 2026 13:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/afro-hov-jayuml-z-at-roots-picnic-aims-fire-at-drake-nicki-dame-amp-more-hip-hop-reacts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hip-Hop Wired Presents: CRT FRSH (Certified Fresh) Playlist 5.29.26]]></title><description><![CDATA[Peace to the entire Hip-Hop Wired nation, massive and crew! We&rsquo;re back with another update to our CRT FRSH (Certified Fresh) playlist, so let&rsquo;s get into it.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, across the globe. I also want to e]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/hip-hop-wired-presents-crt-frsh-certified-fresh-playlist-52926/</link><pubDate>Sat, 30 May 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-52926/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani Announces COGE, Social Media Appreciates The DOGE Trolling]]></title><description><![CDATA[\Anadolu / Zohran MamdaniNYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani is taking a page out of Elon Musk&rsquo;s book, but instead, using his power to help New York City&rsquo;s citizens.<br />
The socialist mayor announced he is launching a city Commission on Government Efficiency (COGE) to &ldquo;find ways for our city to work smarter, faster, and more effectively for working people.&rdquo;If it sounds familiar, that&rsquo;s because it&rsquo;s similar to Elon Musk&rsquo;s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), whic]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/nyc-mayor-zohran-mamdani-announces-coge-social-media-appreciates-the-doge-trolling/</link><pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 22:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/nyc-mayor-zohran-mamdani-announces-coge-social-media-appreciates-the-doge-trolling/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Latto Drops ‘Big Mama,’ Walks Back Retirement Album Comments]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Bre Johnson/Deont&eacute; Lee / BFA.comLatto has officially released Big Mama, dropping the project just weeks after giving birth to her first child.The Georgia Peach rapper continues to prove that motherhood hasn&rsquo;t slowed her down one bit. While navigating life as a new mom, Latto was open with fans about experiencing postpartum depression, even tweeting at one point that Big Mama would be her &ldquo;retirement album.&rdquo;However, shortly after the album&rsquo;s release, she cla]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/latto-drops-big-mama-walks-back-retirement-album-comments/</link><pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 22:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/latto-drops-big-mama-walks-back-retirement-album-comments/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Knicks Fans Are Flocking To Get Team Tattoos Prior To The NBA Finals]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: ANGELA WEISS / GettyFor the first time in 27 years the New York Knicks are back in the NBA Finals. Although the team&rsquo;s chances of winning the chip still remain slim as they await the juggernaut that will emerge out of the Western Conference Finals, y&rsquo;all can&rsquo;t tell Knick fans nothing as they drape themselves in orange and blue pride&hellip; for life!According to the Gothamist, New Yorkers are so captivated by the current Knicks fandom that&rsquo;s engulfing the Big Appl]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/knicks-fans-are-flocking-to-get-team-tattoos-prior-to-the-nba-finals/</link><pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 20:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/knicks-fans-are-flocking-to-get-team-tattoos-prior-to-the-nba-finals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[On Brand: “Students For Trump” Founder Arrested For Domestic Assault]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Icon Sportswire / GettyThe co-founder and chairman of the &ldquo;Students For Trump&rdquo; group, Ryan Fournier, was arrested early Tuesday morning (May 26) and now faces criminal charges of committing domestic assault. It marks the second such alleged incident for Fournier in less than two years.According to reports, the incident between Fournier and a young woman took place at The Apartments at CityCenter, a luxury complex in downtown Washington D.C. The arrest report shows that Fourni]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/on-brand-students-for-trump-founder-arrested-for-domestic-assault/</link><pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 20:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/on-brand-students-for-trump-founder-arrested-for-domestic-assault/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chief Keef Links With Katy Perry After Their Online Beef]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: @chieffkeeffsossa / IGChief Keef and Katy Perry linking up in 2026 was definitely not on anybody&rsquo;s bingo card, but aye, here we are.Sosa and the pop star famously bumped heads online back in 2013 after Perry tweeted about Chief Keef&rsquo;s song &ldquo;Hate Being Sober.&rdquo;&ldquo;Just heard a new song on the radio called &lsquo;I Hate Being Sober&rsquo; I now have serious doubt for the world.&rdquo;The O Block rapper wasn&rsquo;t feeling the shade at all and quickly fired back w]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/chief-keef-links-with-katy-perry-after-their-online-beef/</link><pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 20:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/chief-keef-links-with-katy-perry-after-their-online-beef/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Illegal Tender: Donald Trump Appointees Trying To Put His Face On A $250 Bill]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tom Williams / Donald Trump<br />
As Americans are currently paying an egregious amount of money for groceries, gas, rent, you name it, Donald Trump&rsquo;s sycophants are out here trying to put Orange Mussolini&rsquo;s face on U.S. currency.<br />
Yes, you read that correctly, they want to put Trump&rsquo;s face on money, specifically the $250 bill, according to a report from The Washington Post.<br />
If Trump&rsquo;s ugly face graces the $250 bill, it would be the first time a living person would appear on U.S]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/illegal-tender-donald-trump-appointees-trying-to-put-his-face-on-a-250-bill/</link><pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 18:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/illegal-tender-donald-trump-appointees-trying-to-put-his-face-on-a-250-bill/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Looksmaxxing Streamer Clavicular Tried To Kick DaBaby Out His Club Over Guns]]></title><description><![CDATA[Clavicular, the streamer who found himself in legal trouble earlier this year, is back in the news. As seen in a pair of social media posts, Clavicular confronted DaBaby&rsquo;s crew for bringing firearms into his nightclub.Clavicular, who has been in some legal hot water this year, owns a Miami nightclub known as Bacara that he co-owns with Wack 100. As captured by a clip account on X, one clip shows the &ldquo;looksmaxxing&rdquo; streamer speaking outside the club, clearly frustrated by DaBaby]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/looksmaxxing-streamer-clavicular-tried-to-kick-dababy-out-his-club-over-guns/</link><pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 17:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/looksmaxxing-streamer-clavicular-tried-to-kick-dababy-out-his-club-over-guns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lil Scrappy Reflects On “No Problem” Turning 22 Years Old]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Paras Griffin / GettyLil Scrappy has been in the game for a minute, and this year marks a major milestone for one of his biggest records.The Atlanta rapper pulled up to Birthday Bash ATL to celebrate the concert&rsquo;s historic 30th anniversary. Before hitting the stage as a special guest during the pop-out set, Scrappy chopped it up backstage with Hip-Hop Wired about his journey with the iconic event.&ldquo;I was apart of them 30 years when I first came out. I don&rsquo;t remember what]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/lil-scrappy-reflects-on-no-problem-turning-22-years-old/</link><pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 16:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/lil-scrappy-reflects-on-no-problem-turning-22-years-old/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Here’s When You Can Step On The Court For ‘NBA The Run’s Open Beta]]></title><description><![CDATA[Play By Play Studios / NBA The RunConsole players got next when NBA The Run kicks off its open beta this weekend!Play By Play Studios announced that its open beta for its spiritual successor to NBA Street will go down this weekend, Saturday, May 30. It will finally allow PlayStation 5 and&nbsp;Xbox Series X|S&nbsp;owners&nbsp;to join PC players on the virtual blacktops.The studio announced that crossplay will be fully enabled, allowing players to compete with one another across platforms from 10]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/heres-when-you-can-step-on-the-court-for-nba-the-runs-open-beta/</link><pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 03:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/heres-when-you-can-step-on-the-court-for-nba-the-runs-open-beta/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UFC 6 Unveils Deep Dive Breakdown Of Game Modes]]></title><description><![CDATA[UFC fight fans who are eagerly awaiting the drop of EA Sports&rsquo; UFC 6 won&rsquo;t have much longer to wait, and the company teased out more details. In a new Deep Dive, a breakdown of UFC 6&rsquo;s game modes was unveiled.On Thursday (May 28), EA Sports shared its latest Deep Dive, focused primarily on four main modes: The Legacy, UFC Career Mode, Hall of Legends, and The Gym.New to the UFC video game franchise is The Legacy mode, which serves as the lead-up to UFC Career Mode. It follows t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/ufc-6-unveils-deep-dive-breakdown-of-game-modes/</link><pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 02:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/ufc-6-unveils-deep-dive-breakdown-of-game-modes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[This Is Young Wayne’s New Artist, According To Rumors]]></title><description><![CDATA[This Is Young Wayne’s New Artist, According To Rumors]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/this-is-young-waynes-new-artist-according-to-rumors/</link><pubDate>Sun, 24 May 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/this-is-young-waynes-new-artist-according-to-rumors/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[“It Takes Two” Rapper Rob Base Dead At 59, Hip-Hop Globe Reacts]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Al Pereira / GettyRob Base, who came to fame thanks to his massive early Hip-Hop smash hit &ldquo;It Takes Two,&rdquo; has passed away. He was 59.<br />
The rapper was born Robert Ginyard&nbsp;in 1967 in The Bronx and had just celebrated his 59th birthday on May 18. The the &ldquo;Joy &amp; Pain&rdquo; rapper died on Friday, May 22, reportedly after a private battle with cancer and surrounded by family.<br />
&ldquo;Rob&rsquo;s music, energy, and legacy helped shape a generation and brought joy to m]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/it-takes-two-rapper-rob-base-dead-at-59-hip-hop-globe-reacts/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 03:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/it-takes-two-rapper-rob-base-dead-at-59-hip-hop-globe-reacts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[“It Takes Two” Rapper Rob Base Dead At 59]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Al Pereira / GettyRob Base, who came to fame thanks to his massive early Hip-Hop smash hit &ldquo;It Takes Two,&rdquo; has passed away. He was 59.<br />
The rapper was born Robert Ginyard&nbsp;in 1967 in The Bronx and had just celebrated his 59th birthday on May 18. The the &ldquo;Joy &amp; Pain&rdquo; rapper died on Friday, May 22, reportedly after a private battle with cancer and surrounded by family.<br />
&ldquo;Rob&rsquo;s music, energy, and legacy helped shape a generation and brought joy to m]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/it-takes-two-rapper-rob-base-dead-at-59/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 03:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/it-takes-two-rapper-rob-base-dead-at-59/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UMG, TikTok Announce New Global Licensing Partnership]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: SOPA Images / GettyOn Friday (May 22), Universal Music Group (UMG) and TikTok announced a new multiyear strategic licensing agreement which will benefit artists such as Drake, Lady Gaga and covers new developments such as AI.&ldquo;We&rsquo;re proud of the pioneering work we&rsquo;ve done with TikTok to create wide-ranging benefits for our artists and songwriters,&rdquo; said UMG Executive Vice-President &amp; Chief Michael Nash in the press release. &ldquo;With this new agreement, we lo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/umg-tiktok-announce-new-global-licensing-partnership/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 00:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/umg-tiktok-announce-new-global-licensing-partnership/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lupita Nyong’o Responds To Racist Commentary Around Her ‘Odyssey’ Role: ‘The Criticism Will Exist’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gilbert Flores / Lupita Nyong&rsquo;o<br />
Lupita Nyong&rsquo;o made it very clear that she will be paying racist comments about her casting in Christopher Nolan&rsquo;s The Odyssey with dust.<br />
In a new cover story for&nbsp;ELLE Magazine, the Academy Award-winning actress addressed the recent racist commentary surrounding her casting as Helen of Troy, a fictional demigod known for her beauty in Nolan&rsquo;s film, and the backlash the director received for the decision.<br />
One of the loudest critics was]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/lupita-nyongo-responds-to-racist-commentary-around-her-odyssey-role-the-criticism-will-exist/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 21:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/lupita-nyongo-responds-to-racist-commentary-around-her-odyssey-role-the-criticism-will-exist/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BIRTHDAY BASH XXX: MiAsia Symone's Birthday Bash Playlist]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: R1 Digital / R1As we wrap up our Birthday Bash XXX playlist series, we had to hit up Hot&rsquo;s midday queen MiAsia Symone for a list of her favorites! With tunes from T.I., Future, Travis Porter, YK Niece, and more, MiAsia bridges the gap, representing Atlanta&rsquo;s past, present, and future. The result: nearly four hours of nothing but hits!<br />
PLAY &amp; SAVE MIASIA SYMONE&rsquo;S BIRTHDAY BASH PLAYLIST BELOW!]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/birthday-bash-xxx-miasia-symones-birthday-bash-playlist/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 20:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/birthday-bash-xxx-miasia-symones-birthday-bash-playlist/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What’s ASAP ROCKY Doing? 🥸]]></title><description><![CDATA[What’s ASAP ROCKY Doing? 🥸]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/whats-asap-rocky-doing-/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 19:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/whats-asap-rocky-doing-/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Goodie Mob Gave Atlanta Hip-Hop Its Soul]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Raymond Boyd / GettyGoodie Mob&rsquo;s impact on Southern Hip-Hop can&rsquo;t be measured by numbers alone, because what they gave the culture was bigger than a chart run or a few classic records. They helped give Atlanta its soul on wax. Before the city became the center of rap&rsquo;s universe, before trap became the dominant sound, before every major label had to take the South seriously, Goodie Mob was already telling the world that there was something powerful happening below the Ma]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/how-goodie-mob-gave-atlanta-hip-hop-its-soul/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 18:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/how-goodie-mob-gave-atlanta-hip-hop-its-soul/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MAGA Outrage Ensues After Quinta Brunson Lands Role As Betty Boop]]></title><description><![CDATA[Getty Images/ Quinta Brunson / Betty BoopMAGA snowflakes are BIG MAD after news broke that Abbott Elementary creator Quinta Brunson will play the iconic cartoon character, Betty Boop.<br />
White folks are stark raving mad and calling the latest casting news a &ldquo;woke&rdquo; decision after it was confirmed Brunson would play the fictional cartoon character in a live-action film, according to&nbsp;reporting&nbsp;by the Daily Beast.While MAGA loyalists called the casting &ldquo;race swapping,&rdquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/maga-outrage-ensues-after-quinta-brunson-lands-role-as-betty-boop/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 18:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/maga-outrage-ensues-after-quinta-brunson-lands-role-as-betty-boop/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Barbz In Orbit: Nicki Minaj Vists Elon Musk’s Starbase Facility]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Taylor Hill / GettyNicki Minaj made a surprise appearance at Elon Musk&rsquo;s Starbase facility in Texas this week as the company prepared for another massive rocket launch attempt.The facility was gearing up to launch one of its mega rockets into space before technical issues forced the mission to be delayed. Even with the setback, Nicki appeared fully locked in on the experience and excited to witness everything up close.During an interview on-site, the Super Bass rapper spoke about h]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/barbz-in-orbit-nicki-minaj-vists-elon-musks-starbase-facility/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 17:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/barbz-in-orbit-nicki-minaj-vists-elon-musks-starbase-facility/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Road To The Roots Picnic: JAŸ-Z’s Long History With Philly Comes Full Circle]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Bill McCay / GettyBefore JA&Yuml;-Z became a billionaire mogul, stadium-selling superstar, and one of the greatest MCs to ever touch a mic, he was a hungry artist trying to make people believe in his vision.Some of those early moments happened right in Philadelphia. As part of The Backstory Podcast&rsquo;s exclusive &ldquo;Road To Roots Picnic.&rdquo; Reflecting on Hov&rsquo;s longtime relationship with the city of Brotherly Love, Backstory Podcast host and SVP of programming for Radio O]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/road-to-the-roots-picnic-ja-zs-long-history-with-philly-comes-full-circle/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 16:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/road-to-the-roots-picnic-ja-zs-long-history-with-philly-comes-full-circle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced’ Preview: A Sea Worthy Remake]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ubisoft / Assassin&rsquo;s Creed Black Flag ResyncedAssassin&rsquo;s Creed Black Resynced is no longer Ubisoft&rsquo;s worst-kept secret, after the game studio finally pulled the curtain off the remake of the 2013 game Assassin&rsquo;s Creed IV: Black Flag, and we got to play 4 hours of it.<br />
Assassin&rsquo;s Creed IV: Black Flag is considered one of the best entries into the AC franchise and the best pirate video game ever made (sorry, Skull &amp; Bones). It&rsquo;s also the one Assassin&rsquo;s]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/assassins-creed-black-flag-resynced-preview-a-sea-worthy-remake/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 05:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/assassins-creed-black-flag-resynced-preview-a-sea-worthy-remake/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Drake Surprises NY Family ☺️]]></title><description><![CDATA[Drake Surprises NY Family ☺️]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/drake-surprises-ny-family-/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 23:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/drake-surprises-ny-family-/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[6LACK Reveals The Meaning Behind His New Album Title ‘Love Is The New Gangsta’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Van Nguyen / Van Nguyen6LACK sat down with Hip-Hop Wired ahead of the release of his upcoming album Love Is The New Gangsta, his first project in three years.Since his last release, the Atlanta swiss army knife says he&rsquo;s been focused on fatherhood, personal growth, and sharpening himself not only as an artist, but as a man. During the conversation, 6LACK broke down the deeper meaning behind the albums title and the mindset he&rsquo;s carrying into this new chapter of his life.&ldqu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/6lack-reveals-the-meaning-behind-his-new-album-title-love-is-the-new-gangsta/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 22:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/6lack-reveals-the-meaning-behind-his-new-album-title-love-is-the-new-gangsta/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Netflix To Begin Live-Streaming ‘The Breakfast Club’ On The Daily]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Derek White / GettyAfter over 15 years of bringing you the latest news in the Hip-Hop culture on the daily through the airwaves, Power 105.1&rsquo;s The Breakfast Club will be coming to your TV screens, more. Netflix is preparing to live-stream the daily talkshow in just a matter of weeks.According to Variety, Netflix has just cut a deal with iHeart Media to begin live-streaming the popular morning Hip-Hop show starting this June 1, making the show Netflix&rsquo;s first daily live progra]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/netflix-to-begin-live-streaming-the-breakfast-club-on-the-daily/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 22:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/netflix-to-begin-live-streaming-the-breakfast-club-on-the-daily/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UFC 6 Boasts Updated Fighter Likenesses, Gameplay, &amp; More]]></title><description><![CDATA[UFC 6 season is upon us, and as fans prepare for the release of the game next month, new details are being released to the public. Among the many features UFC 6 promises are updated fighter likenesses, improved gameplay physics, and much more.As big fans of the UFC 5 title, we&rsquo;re excited to share details with our readers about the upcoming UFC 6 title. In a news posting from the game&rsquo;s website, the breakdown of some of the bells and whistles in the update was shared.From the UFC 6 we]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/ufc-6-boasts-updated-fighter-likenesses-gameplay-amp-more/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 22:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/ufc-6-boasts-updated-fighter-likenesses-gameplay-amp-more/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Megan Thee Stallion &amp; Hot Girl Summer Swimwear Line Returning To Miami Swim Week]]></title><description><![CDATA[Frazer Harrison / Megan Thee StallionMegan Thee Stallion and her Hot Girl Summer swimwear line will be back at Miami Swim Week to set the runway on fire.<br />
Complex reports that the Houston rapper will return to PARAISO Miami Swim Week on Thursday (May 28) for another runway show showcasing her refreshed Hot Girl Summer swimwear line, which will surely tantalize our senses as she shows off new pieces added to the collection.<br />
According to the website, Thee Stallion&rsquo;s runway show will not discr]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/megan-thee-stallion-amp-hot-girl-summer-swimwear-line-returning-to-miami-swim-week/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 22:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/megan-thee-stallion-amp-hot-girl-summer-swimwear-line-returning-to-miami-swim-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[E40 As An NFL Coach 😂]]></title><description><![CDATA[E40 As An NFL Coach 😂]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/e40-as-an-nfl-coach-/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 22:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/e40-as-an-nfl-coach-/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Snoop Dogg, Tony Hawk &amp; More Help Ring In Tailgate Beach Club In Las Vegas]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tailgate Beach Club, nestled inside the Mandalay Bay Resort &amp; Casino in Las Vegas, held its grand opening party last weekend. We had the pleasure of attending the festivities, which featured skating legend Tony Hawk, members of the Las Vegas Raiders, and a special headlining set from Snoop Dogg.Source: D.L. Chandler<br />
As reported over on CASSIUS, Tailgate Beach Club held its grand opening on May 16 in Las Vegas, and we were in the building to take all of the festivities in. As advertised, the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/snoop-dogg-tony-hawk-amp-more-help-ring-in-tailgate-beach-club-in-las-vegas/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 21:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/snoop-dogg-tony-hawk-amp-more-help-ring-in-tailgate-beach-club-in-las-vegas/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Busta Rhymes Loves Flo-Rida]]></title><description><![CDATA[Busta Rhymes Loves Flo-Rida]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/busta-rhymes-loves-flo-rida/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 20:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/busta-rhymes-loves-flo-rida/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cardi B Tops BET Award Nominations, Kendrick Lamar Right Behind Her]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Raymond Hall / GettyCardi B continues to have a monster year, now leading the pack at the BET Awards with six nominations.&nbsp;The Bronx superstar picked up nominations including Best Female Hip-Hop Artist and Album of the Year for AM I DRAMA?. She also earned nomination for the newly introduced Fashion Vanguard Award.The new category was created to honor influential global figures whose impact on fashion goes beyond music and entertainment.&ldquo;Fashion presence has had long-standing]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/cardi-b-tops-bet-award-nominations-kendrick-lamar-right-behind-her/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 20:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/cardi-b-tops-bet-award-nominations-kendrick-lamar-right-behind-her/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wiz Khalifa Wanted In Romania On Drug Conviction]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Timothy Norris / GettyWiz Khalifa is officially a wanted man in Romania. The government placed him on their list after his conviction for drug possession late last year, and it was announced by national media outlets Digi24 and Mediafax.The conviction stems from Wiz Khalifa&rsquo;s arrest while performing on stage at the Beach, Please! music festival held on the Eastern European country&rsquo;s Black Sea coast in July 2024. Police officers noted that in addition to the &ldquo;homemade ci]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/wiz-khalifa-wanted-in-romania-on-drug-conviction/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 20:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/wiz-khalifa-wanted-in-romania-on-drug-conviction/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lizzo Teased Cover of UCB’s “Sexy Lady” Go-Go Hit, DC “Urreah” Reacts]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lizzo turned heads after teasing her own rendition of the Washington Go-Go band UCB&rsquo;s timeless &ldquo;Sexy Lady&rdquo; hit song. With Lizzo advancing the charge on remixing the tune, some Go-Go fans aren&rsquo;t on board.Uncalled 4 Band, better known in DC as UCB, is one of the leading groups pushing the modern-era Go-Go sound known as &ldquo;Bounce Beat,&rdquo; which is credited to the Total Control Band (TCB). Their song &ldquo;Sexy Lady&rdquo; is considered a local classic and still rin]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/lizzo-teased-cover-of-ucbs-sexy-lady-go-go-hit-dc-urreah-reacts/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 17:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/lizzo-teased-cover-of-ucbs-sexy-lady-go-go-hit-dc-urreah-reacts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘No Jumper’ Co-Host Ant Jefe Arrested For Murder In Los Angeles]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ant Jefe, a co-host on Adam22&rsquo;s No Jumper program, was arrested this week in Los Angeles and charged with murder. Adam22 has given a statement regarding Ant Jefe&rsquo;s arrest, regarding the moment as a &ldquo;huge shock.&rdquo;TMZ broke the news of the arrest of Ant Jefe, real name Maurice Shelmon. Shelmon, 35, was arrested on Tuesday (May 19) by the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD), according to reports.<br />
USA Today added in its reporting that Shelmon was arrested by members of the LA]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/no-jumper-co-host-ant-jefe-arrested-for-murder-in-los-angeles/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 17:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/no-jumper-co-host-ant-jefe-arrested-for-murder-in-los-angeles/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BIRTHDAY BASH XXX: DJ Holiday's Birthday Bash Playlist]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: R1 Digital / R1Mr. 7 O&rsquo;Clock himself, the legendary DJ Holiday, stays true to the ATL with his Birthday Bash playlist. From classics with Gucci, T.I. and Rocko to new cuts from Sexyy Red, Bally Baby &amp; Bellygang Kushington, DJ Holiday represents all eras of the culture with this playlist.LISTEN AND SAVE DJ HOLIDAY&rsquo;S PLAYLIST BELOW!]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/birthday-bash-xxx-dj-holidays-birthday-bash-playlist/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 16:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/birthday-bash-xxx-dj-holidays-birthday-bash-playlist/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GloRilla Fires Back After Sister Accuses Her Of Not Supporting Family]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Aaron J. Thornton/WireImage / Aaron J. Thornton/WireImageGloRilla has been dealing with family drama publicly as her career continues to reach new heights.When money and fame get involved, things can get messy, but Big Glo says she&rsquo;s never switched up on the people around her. Her sister, Victoria Woods, also known online as &ldquo;BroRilla&rdquo;has been vocal for months, accusing the Memphis rapper of not properly taking care of their family.Earlier this year, Victoria appeared o]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/glorilla-fires-back-after-sister-accuses-her-of-not-supporting-family/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 16:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/glorilla-fires-back-after-sister-accuses-her-of-not-supporting-family/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dr. Umar Says Black Entertainers Should Be Canceled If Support Racist Comedy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dr. Umar Says Black Entertainers Should Be Canceled If Support Racist Comedy]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/dr-umar-says-black-entertainers-should-be-canceled-if-support-racist-comedy/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 16:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/dr-umar-says-black-entertainers-should-be-canceled-if-support-racist-comedy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DOJ Gives Trump “Absolutely Insane” Pass From Tax Audits]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: MANDEL NGAN / GettyOn Tuesday (May 19), the Department of Justice (DOJ) issued an order granting President Donald Trump immunity from ongoing investigations into his taxes, with the order also covering his family members and his trusts.&nbsp;The one-page document for the order, which states that the United States is &ldquo;FOREVER BARRED and PRECLUDED from prosecuting or pursuing&rdquo; Trump and his interests, was signed by Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche. It was attached to anothe]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/doj-gives-trump-absolutely-insane-pass-from-tax-audits/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 01:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/doj-gives-trump-absolutely-insane-pass-from-tax-audits/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A Timeline Of Atlanta’s Sound In Hip-Hop]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: HECTOR MATA / GettyAtlanta&rsquo;s Birthday Bash has always been bigger than a concert. For the city, Hot 107.9&rsquo;s annual stage has long felt like a family reunion, a victory lap, a roll call and a reminder that Atlanta does not just participate in Hip-Hop &mdash; Atlanta helps steer it. Every summer, Birthday Bash becomes one of the clearest reflections of what the city is, what it has been and where it might be going next.<br />
That feels especially true this year, with Birthday Bash A]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/a-timeline-of-atlantas-sound-in-hip-hop/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 01:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/a-timeline-of-atlantas-sound-in-hip-hop/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kanye West Sued For $150K By Web Design Company]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Mark Case / GettyWe think it&rsquo;s pretty safe to say that Kanye West&rsquo;s &ldquo;Yeezy&rdquo; brand isn&rsquo;t what it was just a few years ago &mdash; before he proudly proclaimed his Nazism for all to witness. But the brand is still surprisingly around (kinda) and as you might&rsquo;ve guessed, it&rsquo;s not doing too well.According to TMZ, Ye&rsquo;s &ldquo;Yeezy&rdquo; line may still be operating, but it&rsquo;s allegedly stiffing some of their freelance workers out of their]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/kanye-west-sued-for-150k-by-web-design-company/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 01:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/kanye-west-sued-for-150k-by-web-design-company/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mark Cuban, The Latest Billionaire To Capitulate To Donald Trump, Social Media Roasts Him]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chip Somodevilla / Donald Trump / Mark CubanWelp, you can now add Mark Cuban to the list of billionaires who have capitulated to Donald Trump in some way.<br />
Mark Cuban, who proudly supported Kamala Harris during the 2024 presidential election, is now partnering with Orange Mussolini and joined the current occupant of the White House at a May 18 event to speak about drug prices.<br />
Cuban has since expressed regret for supporting Harris, describing it as a &ldquo;big mistake,&rdquo; adding that he woul]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/mark-cuban-the-latest-billionaire-to-capitulate-to-donald-trump-social-media-roasts-him/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 23:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/mark-cuban-the-latest-billionaire-to-capitulate-to-donald-trump-social-media-roasts-him/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Drake Is On Pace To Make History After Dropping Three Albums In One Night]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Prince Williams/Wireimage / Prince Williams/WireimageDrake is once again proving why he&rsquo;s one of the biggest artists in music industry after dropping three albums in a single night.After making fans wait three years for his next solo release, the Toronto superstar returned with not just ICEMAN, but also HABIBTI and MAID OF HONOUR. Leading the charge, ICEMAN is project to move around 475K first-week units, while both HABIBTI and MAID OF HONOUR are expected to bring in 120K each.Alto]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/drake-is-on-pace-to-make-history-after-dropping-three-albums-in-one-night/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 22:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/drake-is-on-pace-to-make-history-after-dropping-three-albums-in-one-night/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Google Unveils New Intelligent Eyewear Models With Gentle Monster &amp; Warby Parker]]></title><description><![CDATA[Google /. Gentle Monster / Warby ParkerRay-Ban Meta is going to have some competition; Google is coming through with not one, but two intelligent eyewear models.<br />
During the recent Google I/O 2026, the Alphabet-owned brand shared more about its intelligent eyewear glasses.<br />
Google announced there will be two different types, one, audio glasses that will offer the wearer spoken help in their ears, while the other will display the information you need, when you need it.<br />
GoogleThe audio frames will l]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/google-unveils-new-intelligent-eyewear-models-with-gentle-monster-amp-warby-parker/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 20:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/google-unveils-new-intelligent-eyewear-models-with-gentle-monster-amp-warby-parker/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Barack Obama Reveals JA&Yuml;-Z &amp; Eminem Were Part Of His Debate-Day Playlist]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Meg Oliphant / GettyBarack Obama really knows ball when it comes to Hip-Hop, and now he&rsquo;s revealing which artists helped him lock in before major debates.Ever since stepping onto the political scene, Obama has made it clear how much he loves music. Growing up in Chicago, he&rsquo;s consistently supported artists from the city, including Chance The Rapper, who has appeared on several of his annual playlists throughout the years.Now the former president is giving the world some insig]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/barack-obama-reveals-jayuml-z-amp-eminem-were-part-of-his-debate-day-playlist/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 20:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/barack-obama-reveals-jayuml-z-amp-eminem-were-part-of-his-debate-day-playlist/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rawkus Records Co-Founder James Murdoch Completes Purchase Vox Media Properties]]></title><description><![CDATA[James Murdoch, who some might remember as the co-founder of celebrated Hip-Hop label Rawkus Records, is making a deeper foray into the media world. After earlier reports suggesting so, James Murdoch has completed the purchase of several Vox Media properties.As reported by The New York Times, James Murdoch has purchased several Vox Media properties to the tune of $300 million. In essence, Murdoch&rsquo;s Lupa Systems company now owns half of Vox Media&rsquo;s holdings.<br />
From the Times:Mr. Murdoch,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/rawkus-records-co-founder-james-murdoch-completes-purchase-vox-media-properties/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 19:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/rawkus-records-co-founder-james-murdoch-completes-purchase-vox-media-properties/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lupe Fiasco Drops New Freestyle Over Drake’s “Shabang”]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lupe Fiasco&rsquo;s trademark sense of humor is lost on some fans who think that he&rsquo;s only a wordsmith and doesn&rsquo;t know how to poke a little fun at himself. After flubbing a line in a recent performance on tour, Lupe Fiasco addressed the fan criticism in a new freestyle over Drake&rsquo;s &ldquo;Shabang&rdquo; instrumental.During the first stop on his tour to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Food &amp; Liquor, Lupe Fiasco appeared at the Ace of Spades venue in Sacramento, where he f]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/lupe-fiasco-drops-new-freestyle-over-drakes-shabang/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 18:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/lupe-fiasco-drops-new-freestyle-over-drakes-shabang/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Benzino Talks 50 Cent's G-Unit Pulling Up On Him With Millions In Jewels On]]></title><description><![CDATA[Benzino Talks 50 Cent's G-Unit Pulling Up On Him With Millions In Jewels On]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/benzino-talks-50-cents-g-unit-pulling-up-on-him-with-millions-in-jewels-on/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/benzino-talks-50-cents-g-unit-pulling-up-on-him-with-millions-in-jewels-on/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Max B Took Shots At Big Daddy Kane, Fat Joe Fires Back]]></title><description><![CDATA[Max B has enjoyed a nice six-month run since going free from prison, including gracing stages and hitting the booth with his compatriot, French Montana. In a recent interview, Max B seemingly took some disparaging shots at the legacy of Big Daddy Kane, prompting Fat Joe to respond.<br />
On episode 379 of Million Dollaz Worth of Game, Max B and French Montana sat down with hosts Gillie and Wallo for a chat that went off the rails more than a few times.Early in the discussion, Gillie asked where Max ra]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/max-b-took-shots-at-big-daddy-kane-fat-joe-fires-back/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 17:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/max-b-took-shots-at-big-daddy-kane-fat-joe-fires-back/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Max B Ranks Himself Right Behind JA&Yuml;-Z &amp; Biggie, Fans Respectfully Disagree]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Kevin Mazur / Black Promoters CollectiveMax B has never lacked confidence, but this time around, the internet might not be fully rocking with his take.During a recent appearance on the Million Dollaz Worth of Game podcast, The Wave God gave his ranking of New York rappers and made it clear he believes he belongs in the conversation.&ldquo;Look, after Big, JA&Yuml;, and Nas, you can put me on that motherf*cker right after that. That&rsquo;s how I feel about it after that. I can prove it.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/max-b-ranks-himself-right-behind-jayuml-z-amp-biggie-fans-respectfully-disagree/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 16:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/max-b-ranks-himself-right-behind-jayuml-z-amp-biggie-fans-respectfully-disagree/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Elon Musk AKA Phony Stark Takes An L In Court Trying To Stop OpenAI]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Chip Somodevilla / GettyElon Musk just took another L in his ongoing war against OpenAI. The billionaire formerly known as Twitter Fingers-in-Chief is still trying to convince the courts that Sam Altman and company betrayed the original mission of the AI startup he helped launch years ago.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/elon-musk-aka-phony-stark-takes-an-l-in-court-trying-to-stop-openai/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 15:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/elon-musk-aka-phony-stark-takes-an-l-in-court-trying-to-stop-openai/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lizzo Street Promotes Her Album, Says Lable Won't Help Her]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lizzo Street Promotes Her Album, Says Lable Won't Help Her]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/lizzo-street-promotes-her-album-says-lable-wont-help-her/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 03:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/lizzo-street-promotes-her-album-says-lable-wont-help-her/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[3 Dead After Teen Gunman Open Fire At San Diego Mosque]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Sandy Huffaker / GettyThree people are reportedly dead after two teenage gunmen opened fire at a San Diego mosque on Monday.As reported by NBC News, investigators confirmed that the gunmen are also dead from what appears to be self-inflicted gunshot wounds. San Diego Police are investigating the shooting as a possible hate crime.Authorities responded to reports of an active shooter at the Islamic Center of San Diego at 11:43am, according to Police Chief Scott Wahl. The mosque, believed t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/3-dead-after-teen-gunman-open-fire-at-san-diego-mosque/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 22:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/3-dead-after-teen-gunman-open-fire-at-san-diego-mosque/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Queen Latifah’s Partnership With WeightWatchers and the Arrival of Generic Liraglutide]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Gilbert Flores / GettyQueen Latifah has proudly showcased full-figured beauty for decades in an industry that prefers skinnier stars. As she balances menopause and maintaining health while over age 50, the New Jersey native has become Weight Watchers&rsquo; first spokesperson for their new Weight Watchers for Menopause program.<br />
Menopause often comes with unexpected weight gain. A study by Mehta, Marso, and Neeland for Obesity Science &amp; Practice concluded a 5% and 10% weight loss on l]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/queen-latifahs-partnership-with-weightwatchers-and-the-arrival-of-generic-liraglutide/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 22:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/queen-latifahs-partnership-with-weightwatchers-and-the-arrival-of-generic-liraglutide/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fetty Wap’s 2026 Comeback: Rebuilding Wealth and Luxury Lifestyle After Prison]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Johnny Nunez / GettyHis legal name is Willie Junior Maxwell II, but the world knows him as the rapper, Fetty Wap. After serving a federal prison sentence for a drug trafficking charge, he&rsquo;s wasted no time in making a comeback that shows off his melodic style. While being locked up was a major change from his previous luxury lifestyle, where he spent millions of dollars on family and friends and going skydiving, the experience gave him a new, healthier perspective on life.&nbsp;Fett]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/fetty-waps-2026-comeback-rebuilding-wealth-and-luxury-lifestyle-after-prison/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 22:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/fetty-waps-2026-comeback-rebuilding-wealth-and-luxury-lifestyle-after-prison/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Racist LAPD Detective Mark Fuhrman, Who Lied During O.J. Simpson Trial, Dead At 74]]></title><description><![CDATA[KEN LUBAS / Mark FuhrmanMark Fuhrman, the racist former Los Angeles police detective who was convicted of lying during the O.J. Simpson murder trial, is no longer in the land of the living. He was 74.<br />
Fuhrman was one of the first two detectives who were sent to investigate the 1994 grizzly murders of Simpson&rsquo;s ex-wife, Nicole Brown Simpson, and her friend, Ronald Goldman, in Los Angeles.&nbsp;He famously found the bloody glove (that allegedly didn&rsquo;t fit) at Simpson&rsquo;s home, but]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/racist-lapd-detective-mark-fuhrman-who-lied-during-oj-simpson-trial-dead-at-74/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 20:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/racist-lapd-detective-mark-fuhrman-who-lied-during-oj-simpson-trial-dead-at-74/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Latto May Have Just Hard Launched Her Relationship With 21 Savage]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Getty Images / 21 Savage / LattoLatto appeared to have just confirmed the birth of her first child while also seemingly making her relationship with 21 Savage public in a new vlog.In the emotional mini vlog, the Atlanta rapper gave fans a closer look at her pregnancy journey, including the moment she revealed the news to her sister, Brooklyn. Despite finding out she was pregnant, Big Mama said she never slowed down and immediately shifted into album mode.The Big Energy rapper admitted sh]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/latto-may-have-just-hard-launched-her-relationship-with-21-savage/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 20:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/latto-may-have-just-hard-launched-her-relationship-with-21-savage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Drake Song Mashed-Up With “The Fresh Prince Of Bel-Air” Theme]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Cole Burston / GettyMuch has been said about Drake&rsquo;s surprising release of three albums in Iceman, Maid Of Honour, and Habibti. But even with all the hate and criticism that the Canadian crooner&rsquo;s been receiving since the rollout, the streaming numbers &ldquo;don&rsquo;t lie&rdquo; and are proving that Drizzy is still beloved across the world regardless of what K. Dot did to him in the summer of 2024.That being said, the internet will not pass up any opportunity to have a lit]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/drake-song-mashed-up-with-the-fresh-prince-of-bel-air-theme/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 20:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/drake-song-mashed-up-with-the-fresh-prince-of-bel-air-theme/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BIRTHDAY BASH XXX: Partyboi Duece's Birthday Bash Playlist]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: R1 Digital / R1 DigitalPartyboi Duece is setting the tone for Birthday Bash XXX with a playlist packed with Atlanta heat, street classics, and high-energy favorites to get you all the way ready for May 24. From Gucci, Waka, and Future to Migos, Young Thug, Lil Baby, and more, these are the records that bring the city&rsquo;s sound to life and keep the vibe concert-ready. Press play and tap in with Mr. &ldquo;Party&rsquo;s Playlist&rdquo; as the countdown to Hot 107.9&rsquo;s Birthday Bas]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/birthday-bash-xxx-partyboi-dueces-birthday-bash-playlist/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 19:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/birthday-bash-xxx-partyboi-dueces-birthday-bash-playlist/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DOJ’s $1.776 Billion Scam Fund For Trump Allies Spurs Outrage]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Andrew Harnik / GettyOn Monday (May 18), Acting U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche announced that the Department of Justice (DOJ) created an &ldquo;anti-weaponization&rdquo; fund which will &ldquo;have the power to issue formal apologies and monetary relief owed to claimants,&rdquo; valued at $1.776 billion dollars.&nbsp;The fund was created as part of a settlement of a lawsuit by President Donald Trump against the Internal Revenue Service from January, after a contractor allegedly leake]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/dojs-1776-billion-scam-fund-for-trump-allies-spurs-outrage/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 19:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/dojs-1776-billion-scam-fund-for-trump-allies-spurs-outrage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The WHO Warns That The Ebola Virus Is Spreading Fast &amp; Wide]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: JOSPIN MWISHA / GettyOver the past few weeks, the general public was getting nervous when word about the Hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship began to make headlines. But it seems like the actual threat may be coming from another virus that rears its ugly head every so often.According to NBC News, The WHO (World Health Organization) is sounding the alarm on the rise in cases of the Ebola virus in central Africa. It&rsquo;s not only spreading at an alarming rate, but the scale at which it]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/the-who-warns-that-the-ebola-virus-is-spreading-fast-amp-wide/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 18:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/the-who-warns-that-the-ebola-virus-is-spreading-fast-amp-wide/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lupe Fiasco Sarcastically Roasts Fans For &lsquo;Food &amp; Liquor&rsquo; Leak]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lupe Fiasco is currently embarking on a tour to support the 20th anniversary of his debut studio album, Food &amp; Liquor. While on the opening night of the tour, Lupe Fiasco forgot his verses for Kick Push II&rdquo; and playfully and sarcastically roasted fans for leaking Food &amp; Liquor.Before we get into this report, it&rsquo;s clear that many aren&rsquo;t familiar with Lupe Fiasco&rsquo;s dry wit and sharp humor. For those who had the chance to catch his podcast with former ally Royce Da 5]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/lupe-fiasco-sarcastically-roasts-fans-for-lsquofood-amp-liquorrsquo-leak/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 18:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/lupe-fiasco-sarcastically-roasts-fans-for-lsquofood-amp-liquorrsquo-leak/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blame Trump:  Sony Raises Price For 1 &amp; 3 Month PS Plus Subscriptions]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sony / PS PlusDeep sigh. Gaming continues to get more expensive. Sony announced it has raised the price of the PS Plus subscription service.<br />
The one-month subscription for the essential tier will now cost $11, up $1. The three-month subscription is now $28, a $3 increase.<br />
If you are an annual subscriber, you don&rsquo;t have to worry for now, unless you&rsquo;re in Turkey and India. Still, based on the wording of the announcement, the PlayStation Extra and Premium tiers will be affected.<br />
Annual]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/blame-trump-sony-raises-price-for-1-amp-3-month-ps-plus-subscriptions/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 17:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/blame-trump-sony-raises-price-for-1-amp-3-month-ps-plus-subscriptions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[George Clinton Sues Universal Music Group Over Frozen Royalties]]></title><description><![CDATA[George Clinton is a living legend and a Funk music pioneer whose sway and influence carry heavy resonance in modern times. George Clinton, the mind behind the P-Funk (Parliament and Funkadelic) music collectives, is suing Universal Music Group for withheld royalties totaling just over $1 million.Music Business Worldwide reports that George Clinton, 84, filed the lawsuit on May 15 at the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan. Clinton alleges that Universal Music Group (UMG) bre]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/george-clinton-sues-universal-music-group-over-frozen-royalties/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 16:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/george-clinton-sues-universal-music-group-over-frozen-royalties/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Drake Bud Adin Ross Allegedly Asked To Bond Out Racist Streamer Chud The Builder]]></title><description><![CDATA[Adin Ross has been riding high of late as his alignment with Drake continues to pay dividends, including a major nod in one of Iceman&lsquo;s tracks. However, an allegedly leaked jail phone call from race-baiting online streamer Chud The Builder to Adin Ross is raising questions online, with Drake caught in the crossfire.As posted by a verified X account, @vxdeo, on Tuesday (May 19), an alleged leaked phone call from the imprisoned Chud The Builder to Adin Ross has the Tennessee streamer appeari]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/drake-bud-adin-ross-allegedly-asked-to-bond-out-racist-streamer-chud-the-builder/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 16:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/drake-bud-adin-ross-allegedly-asked-to-bond-out-racist-streamer-chud-the-builder/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rich Paul On Drake &amp; LeBron James Relationship, &ldquo;People Can Reconcile Their Differences&rdquo;]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Cole Burston / GettyRich Paul believes there&rsquo;s still hope for LeBron James and Drake to repair their relationship following their apparent fallout.At one point, the NBA superstar and the Toronto MC appeared to have a genuine friendship that extended beyond industry tied. However, fans began noticing tension after Drake&rsquo;s highly publicized beef with Kendrick Lamar. During the battle, LeBron publicly showed support for Kendrick by attending the Pop Out concert, surprising many]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/rich-paul-on-drake-amp-lebron-james-relationship-ldquopeople-can-reconcile-their-differencesrdquo/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 15:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/rich-paul-on-drake-amp-lebron-james-relationship-ldquopeople-can-reconcile-their-differencesrdquo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump Named In Unsealed Epstein File From 2009]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Thomas Concordia / GettyA newly unearthed court record appears to establish that President Donald Trump was aware of disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein&rsquo;s &ldquo;sexual desire for minor girls,&rdquo; and that law enforcement was also aware of this for more than ten years.Veteran journalist Alisa Valdes-Rordiguez wrote of the discovery in her Substack newsletter, The Pugilist last Thursday (May 14). Valdes-Rodriguez gained access to a court record from 2009 from files related to Eps]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/trump-named-in-unsealed-epstein-file-from-2009/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 14:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/trump-named-in-unsealed-epstein-file-from-2009/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Supreme Teams With Mitchell &amp; Ness For A Throwback Sportswear Drop]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: SUPREME / SupremeStreetwear and sports nostalgia are linking up once again thanks to a new collaboration from&nbsp;Supreme&nbsp;and&nbsp;Mitchell &amp; Ness. The latest drop taps into that classic throwback jersey energy while still feeling very much in line with Supreme&rsquo;s current run of sports-heavy collaborations.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/supreme-teams-with-mitchell-amp-ness-for-a-throwback-sportswear-drop/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 12:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/supreme-teams-with-mitchell-amp-ness-for-a-throwback-sportswear-drop/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cherokee D’Ass Didn’t Appreciate Drake’s ‘Iceman’ Name Drop]]></title><description><![CDATA[Drake is enjoying both fanfare and criticism after the release of his studio album, Iceman, and that&rsquo;s apart from the two surprise albums he tacked on last Friday (May 15). Cherokee D&rsquo;Ass, considered a legend in the adult film industry, was referenced in a bar by Drake, prompting her to react in a not-so-favorable fashion.Drake&rsquo;s Iceman notably has its share of supporters and detractors, with some saying the track, &ldquo;Make Them Pay,&rdquo; which was produced by Flywilliums]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/cherokee-dass-didnt-appreciate-drakes-iceman-name-drop/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 04:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/cherokee-dass-didnt-appreciate-drakes-iceman-name-drop/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pitchfork Gives Drake’s ICEMAN a Brutal 4.8 Rating]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Simone Joyner / GettyDrake may still dominate streaming charts, but one of music journalism&rsquo;s most influential tastemakers is clearly not impressed with his latest release.Pitchfork handed Drake&rsquo;s new album ICEMAN a harsh 4.8 rating this week, delivering one of the lowest-profile reviews of the rapper&rsquo;s career and reigniting conversations about whether the superstar has finally lost his creative edge.The review did not hold back.&ldquo;The problem is, all of this insigh]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/pitchfork-gives-drakes-iceman-a-brutal-48-rating/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 00:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/pitchfork-gives-drakes-iceman-a-brutal-48-rating/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[1900Rugrat Accuses Drake Of Biting His Style On ‘ICEMAN’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: @1900Rugrat / InstagramFlorida rapper 1900Rugrat is accusing Drake of copying his sound on the ICEMAN track &ldquo;Little Birdie.&rdquo;According to 1900Rugrat, the similarities stem from his song &ldquo;Intro&rdquo; from his album Porch 2 The Pent. The rapper claims he shared unreleased music with Drizzy&rsquo;s camp before ICEMAN was released, believing that&rsquo;s where the inspiration came from.&ldquo;So when I made the intro to my first album, like a year and a half ago, Drake was]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/1900rugrat-accuses-drake-of-biting-his-style-on-iceman/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 23:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/1900rugrat-accuses-drake-of-biting-his-style-on-iceman/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Register To Join The BIRTHDAY BASH BAR CRAWL! – Sponsored By Hennessy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: R1 Digital / R1On Friday, May 22, Hot 107.9 invites you to hop on our bus and join us for the first-ever BIRTHDAY BASH BAR CRAWL &ndash; SPONSORED BY HENNESSY!<br />
Join your favorite Hot 107.9 personalities as we hop to 5 of our favorite hot spots for one unforgettable pregame!Pickup is at 5pm at Thrive Restaurant, located at 101 Marietta, and then we hit up Tulum Kitchen &amp; Bar, High Society Buckhead, Fin &amp; Feathers, and Wicked Wolf Sports Pub &amp; Club!The only way you can roll wit]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/register-to-join-the-birthday-bash-bar-crawl-sponsored-by-hennessy/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 23:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/register-to-join-the-birthday-bash-bar-crawl-sponsored-by-hennessy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LeBron James Touches Down At OMNIA Grand Opening In Las Vegas]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: OMNIA / InstagramLeBron James was among a bevy of stars and beautiful people in Las Vegas over the weekend for the grand opening of a new dayclub. According to reports, LeBron James, his wife, Savannah, and several other celebrities converged at Caesars Palace to ring in the new OMNIA dayclub.As reported by In Touch Weekly, LeBron James, Savannah James, Sofia Vergara, Corey Gamble, Mehcad Brooks, Wilmer Valderrama, Ashley Graham, and more were all gathered for the grand opening weekend o]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/lebron-james-touches-down-at-omnia-grand-opening-in-las-vegas/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 22:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/lebron-james-touches-down-at-omnia-grand-opening-in-las-vegas/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Young Dolph’s Admitted Killer Sentenced To 20 Years In Prison]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: handout / HandoutCornelius Smith, one of the men charged in the murder of Young Dolph, has been sentenced to 20 years in prison after accepting a plea deal.On Friday, May 15, Smith pleaded guilty to second-degree murder and received a 20-year sentence. As part of the agreement, he is also required to testify during hearing for the remaining murder suspects, which is scheduled for Friday, May 22.According to court documents, Smith accepted the plea deal in exchange for a reduced charge.Sm]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/young-dolphs-admitted-killer-sentenced-to-20-years-in-prison/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 21:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/young-dolphs-admitted-killer-sentenced-to-20-years-in-prison/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[T.I. Reflects on Legacy, Birthday Bash, New Music &amp; What's Next]]></title><description><![CDATA[&#10005;Source: Reach Media / R1T.I. pulled up to Posted on The Corner with plenty to celebrate and even more on the way. In a conversation that mixed reflection, humor, and forward motion, the Atlanta rap veteran opened up about the 20-year anniversaries of both ATL and King, his new single &ldquo;Mr. Him is Here,&rdquo; upcoming tour plans, film work, and the freedom he&rsquo;s found in this chapter of his career.The interview opened with the hosts saluting two major milestones: 20 years of th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/ti-reflects-on-legacy-birthday-bash-new-music-amp-whats-next/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 20:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/ti-reflects-on-legacy-birthday-bash-new-music-amp-whats-next/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brawl Breaks Out At Chipotle In Washington Navy Yard District]]></title><description><![CDATA[A major brawl between two groups of masked young people inside a Washington Chipotle restaurant was caught on video and spread widely online. The fight inside Chipotle took place in Washington&rsquo;s Navy Yard district, an area that has been observed by local authorities for large group gatherings known as &ldquo;teen takeovers.&rdquo;Local outlet WJLA reports that the fight took place inside the Chipotle located in the Navy Yard district, a mix of commercial and retail properties, and near the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/brawl-breaks-out-at-chipotle-in-washington-navy-yard-district/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 20:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/brawl-breaks-out-at-chipotle-in-washington-navy-yard-district/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[1900Rugrat Says Drake Stole His Beat &amp; Goes Off On His &quot;Twin&quot;]]></title><description><![CDATA[1900Rugrat Says Drake Stole His Beat &amp; Goes Off On His &quot;Twin&quot;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/1900rugrat-says-drake-stole-his-beat-amp-goes-off-on-his-quottwinquot/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 16:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/1900rugrat-says-drake-stole-his-beat-amp-goes-off-on-his-quottwinquot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Top5 Denies Drake OVO Chain Claims, Sends Warning To Joe Budden]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Kevin Sousa / GettyLooks like Joe Budden may have picked up a new op from Toronto, and it&rsquo;s not Drake.Toronto rapper Top5 recently took aim at the podcast host after Budden suggested he could be the person Drake referenced on the intro track to ICEMAN, &ldquo;Make Them Cry.&rdquo;On the record, Drizzy reflects on a former friend allegedly selling an OVO chain for money and lying about it afterward.&ldquo;Our brother sold his chain the other day and said that someone snatched it. I&]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/top5-denies-drake-ovo-chain-claims-sends-warning-to-joe-budden/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 16:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/top5-denies-drake-ovo-chain-claims-sends-warning-to-joe-budden/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rick Ross Disses Biggs Burke, Rory &amp; Mal: What Happened?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rick Ross Disses Biggs Burke, Rory &amp; Mal: What Happened?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/rick-ross-disses-biggs-burke-rory-amp-mal-what-happened/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 22:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/rick-ross-disses-biggs-burke-rory-amp-mal-what-happened/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Xbox Rebrands To XBOX, Gamers Had Plenty To Say]]></title><description><![CDATA[Microsoft / XBOXAsha Sharma isn&rsquo;t done reshaping Xbox&rsquo;s image. Taking to her X (formerly Twitter) account, Sharma announced a HUGE change to the company&rsquo;s branding.<br />
Xbox is dead; it&rsquo;s now XBOX.<br />
Yes, we are dead serious. When you say the company&rsquo;s name, make sure it&rsquo;s in all caps.<br />
Sharma dropped a poll asking her followers if they preferred &ldquo;Xbox&rdquo; or &ldquo;XBOX,&rdquo; with the latter coming out on top two-to-one. The company quickly changed the na]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/xbox-rebrands-to-xbox-gamers-had-plenty-to-say/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 04:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/xbox-rebrands-to-xbox-gamers-had-plenty-to-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jadakiss Has The Best Animal Specialist Ever]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jadakiss Has The Best Animal Specialist Ever]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/jadakiss-has-the-best-animal-specialist-ever/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 18:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/jadakiss-has-the-best-animal-specialist-ever/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jim Jones' Opp Is Not What We Expected]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jim Jones' Opp Is Not What We Expected]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/jim-jones-opp-is-not-what-we-expected/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 17:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/jim-jones-opp-is-not-what-we-expected/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hip-Hop Wired Presents: CRT FRSH (Certified Fresh) Playlist 5.15.26]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: VIJ / GettyPeace to the entire Hip-Hop Wired nation, massive and crew! We&rsquo;re back with another update to our CRT FRSH (Certified Fresh) playlist, so let&rsquo;s get into it.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, across the glob]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/hip-hop-wired-presents-crt-frsh-certified-fresh-playlist-51526/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 05:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/hip-hop-wired-presents-crt-frsh-certified-fresh-playlist-51526/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Drake Fires At DJ Khaled On New Album Over Loyalty, And Palestine]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Kevin Mazur/BBMA2017 / GettyRetreat is a part of&nbsp;war.&nbsp;As such, Drake took some time off to see&nbsp;who&nbsp;was really on his side and realized that those&nbsp;who&nbsp;he believed were friends were silent when he needed them most.&nbsp;On May 15, Drake dropped the longly awaited&nbsp;Iceman&nbsp;along with two more complete standalone and unsuspecting albums:&nbsp;Habibti&nbsp;and&nbsp;Maid of Honour.&nbsp;But it was on the&nbsp;Iceman&nbsp;track &ldquo;Make Them Pay&rdquo; t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/drake-fires-at-dj-khaled-on-new-album-over-loyalty-and-palestine/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 21:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/drake-fires-at-dj-khaled-on-new-album-over-loyalty-and-palestine/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump Clowned For Notebook Peeking Video At Beijing Summit]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Alex Wong / GettyThe summit between President Donald Trump and President Xi Jinping of China has largely been straightforward. But on Friday (May 15), a moment at a state dinner for the world leaders in Beijing where Trump appeared to sneak a peek at notes allegedly belonging to Jinping has gone viral.A user on X, formerly Twitter, Jurgen Nauditt, shared a video of Jinping getting up to leave the table as the room applauds, including Trump. Shortly afterward, Trump is seen surreptitiousl]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/trump-clowned-for-notebook-peeking-video-at-beijing-summit/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 21:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/trump-clowned-for-notebook-peeking-video-at-beijing-summit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Word? : ‘GTA 6’ Pre-Orders Are Reportedly About To Begin]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rockstar Games / GTA 6Gamers, your patience is finally about to be rewarded. Word on the video game streets is that GTA 6 pre-orders are about to begin, and that&rsquo;s not the only news to be excited about.<br />
Spotted on Polygon and numerous other reports, Rockstar Games is prepping the marketing blitz for its highly anticipated game GTA 6, which is still slated to release this fall.<br />
The X account @VideoGameDeals claims that it received an email from a Best Buy affiliate account notifying them th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/word-gta-6-pre-orders-are-reportedly-about-to-begin/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 21:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/word-gta-6-pre-orders-are-reportedly-about-to-begin/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kanye West Inks Deal With Israeli Businessman Following Antisemitism Controversy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Revolt / YoutubeKanye West has reportedly entered a new business alliance with an Israeli businessman following years of backlash over his antisemitic comments.After facing heavy criticism for several controversial statements, Ye has publicly attempted to make amends. One of his biggest efforts came when he took out a full-page ad in The Wall Street Journal apologizing for his past remarks.&ldquo;I regret and am deeply mortified by my actions in that state and am committed to accountabil]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/kanye-west-inks-deal-with-israeli-businessman-following-antisemitism-controversy/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 20:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/kanye-west-inks-deal-with-israeli-businessman-following-antisemitism-controversy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Will Smith-Led ‘Supermax’ Lands $70 Million Streaming Rights Deal With Amazon MGM]]></title><description><![CDATA[WWD / Will SmithAre you ready for Will Smith to return to your television screens? Don&rsquo;t worry, nobody is getting smacked, but he will be starring in a new action thriller called Supermax, coming to Prime Video.<br />
Variety reports that Smith will star in the upcoming Gordon Green-directed film Supermax, and Amazon MGM dropped a $70 million bag to lock in the streaming rights to the movie so that it will be coming directly to Prime Video at an undetermined date.It will be Smith&rsquo;s first p]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/will-smith-led-supermax-lands-70-million-streaming-rights-deal-with-amazon-mgm/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 19:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/will-smith-led-supermax-lands-70-million-streaming-rights-deal-with-amazon-mgm/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Is This The Way? : First Reactions To ‘The Mandalorian and Grogu’ Are Mixed]]></title><description><![CDATA[Disney / LucasFilms / The Mandalorian and GroguIt&rsquo;s been a while since we had a Star Wars film. Still, Disney/Lucasfilm is looking to Mando and his lovable sidekick Grogu, aka Baby Yoda, to bring the franchise back to the promised land with The Mandalorian and Grogu.<br />
The early reactions to The Mandalorian and Grogu hit timelines as fast as the Razor Crest in hyperspace. The consensus about the film starring Pedro Pascal as Din Djarin, aka The Mandalorian, along with his animatronic compani]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/is-this-the-way-first-reactions-to-the-mandalorian-and-grogu-are-mixed/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 18:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/is-this-the-way-first-reactions-to-the-mandalorian-and-grogu-are-mixed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Drake Drops 3 LPs, Iceman, Maid of Honour &amp; Habibti, Social Media Reacts]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Simone Joyner / GettyDrake currently owns the day with the anticipated drop of his ninth studio album, Iceman, releasing as expected on Friday (May 15). What fans didn&rsquo;t expect from Drake, however, were the releases of his 10th and 11th studio albums, Maid of Honour and Habibti, respectively, and we&rsquo;ve got reactions from all sides on social media.All eyes and ears were geared up for Iceman, the upcoming release for Drake kno. The 18-track outing boasts features from past coll]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/drake-drops-3-lps-iceman-maid-of-honour-amp-habibti-social-media-reacts/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 17:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/drake-drops-3-lps-iceman-maid-of-honour-amp-habibti-social-media-reacts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[White House X Account Shares Drake ‘ICEMAN’ Cover As MAGA Meme, Immediately Dragged]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: @whitehouse / xWhoever is running the White House social media account needs to put down the bourbon, allegedly. Instead of posting an update on, for example, Donald Trump&rsquo;s meeting with&nbsp;Xi Jinping in China, it posted a photo of Drake&rsquo;s album cover for ICEMAN altered with an iced-out &ldquo;MAGA&rdquo; chain.<br />
As expected, it didn&rsquo;t go over well. Unless, of course, you&rsquo;re a Confederate flag-wearing, proud member of the Make America Great Again contingent of ra]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/white-house-x-account-shares-drake-iceman-cover-as-maga-meme-immediately-dragged/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 16:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/white-house-x-account-shares-drake-iceman-cover-as-maga-meme-immediately-dragged/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[White House X Account Share Drake ‘ICEMAN’ Cover As MAGA Meme, Immediately Dragged]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: @whitehouse / xWhoever is running the White House social media account needs to put down the bourbon, allegedly. Instead of posting an update on, for example, Donald Trump&rsquo;s meeting with&nbsp;Xi Jinping in China, it posted a photo of Drake&rsquo;s album cover for ICEMAN altered with an iced-out &ldquo;MAGA&rdquo; chain.<br />
As expected, it didn&rsquo;t go over well. Unless, of course, you&rsquo;re a Confederate flag-wearing, proud member of the Make America Great Again contingent of ra]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/white-house-x-account-share-drake-iceman-cover-as-maga-meme-immediately-dragged/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 16:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/white-house-x-account-share-drake-iceman-cover-as-maga-meme-immediately-dragged/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Grab The Limited Edition #BIRTHDAYBASHATL 2026 SOCCER JERSEY!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: R1 Promotions / R1Rep the culture. Rep the city. The commemorative #BirthdayBashATL Soccer Jersey brings 30 years of Birthday Bash and Atlanta culture to life in one clean, bold, iconic piece. Created in partnership with Hot 107.9 and designed by Jo Jo Stephens of Stargazer Jerseys, this limited-edition drop delivers standout style with a premium feel worthy of the moment. From the smooth sublimated design to the embroidered chest logos, every detail is made to celebrate the energy, prid]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/grab-the-limited-edition-birthdaybashatl-2026-soccer-jersey/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 16:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/grab-the-limited-edition-birthdaybashatl-2026-soccer-jersey/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Grab The Limited Edition BIRTHDAY BASH XXX SOCCER JERSEY!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: R1 Promotions / R1Rep the culture. Rep the city. The commemorative Birthday Bash XXX Soccer Jersey brings 30 years of Birthday Bash and Atlanta culture to life in one clean, bold, iconic piece. Created in partnership with Hot 107.9 and designed by Jo Jo Stephens of Stargazer Jerseys, this limited-edition drop delivers standout style with a premium feel worthy of the moment. From the smooth sublimated design to the embroidered chest logos, every detail is made to celebrate the energy, pri]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/grab-the-limited-edition-birthday-bash-xxx-soccer-jersey/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 16:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/grab-the-limited-edition-birthday-bash-xxx-soccer-jersey/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Drake &amp; Future Link Back Up On &lsquo;ICEMAN&rsquo; Album]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Prince Williams / GettyPut the rumors and speculations to rest, Drake and Future are officially back.Last night, fans across the world stayed up waiting for the OVO rapper to finally drop his highly anticipated album ICEMAN. Instead of just one project, Drizzy shocked fans by announcing three albums an hour before midnight.<br />
Definitely not what people expected, but a surprise nobody was mad at. During his livestream, Drake revealed that he and Future reunited on a new track titled &ldquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/drake-amp-future-link-back-up-on-lsquoicemanrsquo-album/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 16:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/drake-amp-future-link-back-up-on-lsquoicemanrsquo-album/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Drake &amp; Future Link Back Up On Drake&rsquo;s &lsquo;ICEMAN&rsquo; Album]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Prince Williams / GettyPut the rumors and speculations to rest, Drake and Future are officially back.Last night, fans across the world stayed up waiting for the OVO rapper to finally drop his highly anticipated album ICEMAN. Instead of just one project, Drizzy shocked fans by announcing three albums an hour before midnight.<br />
Definitely not what people expected, but a surprise nobody was mad at. During his livestream, Drake revealed that he and Future reunited on a new track titled &ldquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/drake-amp-future-link-back-up-on-drakersquos-lsquoicemanrsquo-album/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 16:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/drake-amp-future-link-back-up-on-drakersquos-lsquoicemanrsquo-album/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Drake &amp; Future Like Back Up On Drake&rsquo;s &lsquo;ICEMAN&rsquo; Album]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Prince Williams / GettyPut the rumors and speculations to rest, Drake and Future are officially back.Last night, fans across the world stayed up waiting for the OVO rapper to finally drop his highly anticipated album ICEMAN. Instead of just one project, Drizzy shocked fans by announcing three albums an hour before midnight.<br />
Definitely not what people expected, but a surprise nobody was mad at. During his livestream, Drake revealed that he and Future reunited on a new track titled &ldquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/drake-amp-future-like-back-up-on-drakersquos-lsquoicemanrsquo-album/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 16:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/drake-amp-future-like-back-up-on-drakersquos-lsquoicemanrsquo-album/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Flights Booked: JanSport Is Officially Getting Into The Luggage Game]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: JanSport / JanSportJanSport has spent decades holding down hallways, college campuses, airport terminals, and just about every &ldquo;back to school&rdquo; shopping trip imaginable. Now, the brand synonymous with backpacks is officially getting into the luggage game.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/flights-booked-jansport-is-officially-getting-into-the-luggage-game/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 00:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/flights-booked-jansport-is-officially-getting-into-the-luggage-game/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lil Tjay Says He Loaned Offset $10K The Night Rapper Was Shot]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Jason Koerner / GettyEarly last month, Cardi B&rsquo;s baby daddy, Offset, had a brush with death when he was shot near a Florida casino, and though initial reports had fellow rapper Lil Tjay somehow involved in the shooting, he has not been charged for the incident.Still, it seems to be lots of animosity between the two rappers, and now we&rsquo;re beginning to learn why.<br />
According to TMZ, Lil Tjay revealed his and Offset&rsquo;s beef centers around the number one reason friends tend to]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/lil-tjay-says-he-loaned-offset-10k-the-night-rapper-was-shot/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 00:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/lil-tjay-says-he-loaned-offset-10k-the-night-rapper-was-shot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Snoop Dogg To Perform At Tailgate Beach Club Grand Opening Debut]]></title><description><![CDATA[Snoop Dogg has been a cultural fixture since the 1990s, and the triple OG, or triple D-O-G-G, is showing no signs of slowing down. This weekend in sunny Las Vegas, Snoop Dogg will help break in the new Tailgate Beach Club for its grand opening party.The Tailgate Beach Club is a new dayclub concept from the minds of Clique Hospitality, with the company founder, Andy Masi, bringing his entertainment vision to life at the Mandalay Bay Resort &amp; Casino. Clique Hospitality operates and manages sev]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/snoop-dogg-to-perform-at-tailgate-beach-club-grand-opening-debut/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 00:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/snoop-dogg-to-perform-at-tailgate-beach-club-grand-opening-debut/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ne-Yo And His Wives Pull Up To The Club, Very Lovely]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ne-Yo And His Wives Pull Up To The Club, Very Lovely]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/ne-yo-and-his-wives-pull-up-to-the-club-very-lovely/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/ne-yo-and-his-wives-pull-up-to-the-club-very-lovely/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Angela Simmons Gets Cussed Out by Blogger]]></title><description><![CDATA[Angela Simmons Gets Cussed Out by Blogger]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/angela-simmons-gets-cussed-out-by-blogger/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 23:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/angela-simmons-gets-cussed-out-by-blogger/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Waka Flocka Checks Jake Paul Over Blackface Comments]]></title><description><![CDATA[Waka Flocka Checks Jake Paul Over Blackface Comments]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/waka-flocka-checks-jake-paul-over-blackface-comments/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 23:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/waka-flocka-checks-jake-paul-over-blackface-comments/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cardi B Seen Snapping On Stefon Diggs Outside Coffee Shop, Blames Being Hungry]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Elsa / GettyCardi B and Stefon Diggs may have spun the block, but it looks like there could be a little trouble in paradise.The Bronx rapper was recently spotted outside a coffee shop in Maryland seemingly snapping on her NFL star boo. Footage was obtained by TMZ capturing the moment. Social media believes Cardi could be heard yelling, &ldquo;That b*tch is messy.&rdquo;There&rsquo;s no confirmation on who say may have been referring to, or is she even said those exact words at all. Accor]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/cardi-b-seen-snapping-on-stefon-diggs-outside-coffee-shop-blames-being-hungry/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 22:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/cardi-b-seen-snapping-on-stefon-diggs-outside-coffee-shop-blames-being-hungry/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Andrew Schulz Calls Out Hardcore Donald Trump Supporters, Social Media Reminds Him He Helped Get Him Elected]]></title><description><![CDATA[Getty Images / Andrew Schulz / Donald TrumpAndrew Schulz&rsquo;s mea culpa regarding his support for Donald Trump isn&rsquo;t going over as well with those who knew Orange Mussolini was trash.<br />
On a recent episode of his podcast, the Street Fighter star spoke about people like Scott Jennings who still go to great lengths to defend Trump despite him &ldquo;f***ing up&rdquo; all the time.<br />
&ldquo;That&rsquo;s a hard job to just cap for that motherf**ker all the time. Just let it go man, he&rsquo;s f]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/andrew-schulz-calls-out-hardcore-donald-trump-supporters-social-media-reminds-him-he-helped-get-him-elected/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 20:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/andrew-schulz-calls-out-hardcore-donald-trump-supporters-social-media-reminds-him-he-helped-get-him-elected/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pam Grier Says Stan Lee Saw Her As A Muse For Marvel Characters]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pam Grier is considered one of the most iconic beauties of her time, and in a new interview, she dropped a tidbit that makes all the sense in the world. As a guest on the Wiser Than Me with Julia Louis-Dreyfus podcast, Pam Grier says she inspired Stan Lee and the Marvel Comics creative teams to create the characters, Misty Knight and Amanda Weller.Complex reports that Pam Grier was a guest on Louis-Dreyfus&rsquo; program, where she discussed her inspirational career and the impact she continues]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/pam-grier-says-stan-lee-saw-her-as-a-muse-for-marvel-characters/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 20:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/pam-grier-says-stan-lee-saw-her-as-a-muse-for-marvel-characters/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Big Mama, One Kid: Latto May Have Welcomed Her First Child]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: RCA / RCALatto may have quietly welcomed her first bundle of joy into the world.While nothing has been officially confirmed, the internet has been putting the clues together like a puzzle. Big Mama has seemingly been hustler of the year while pregnant, and now fans think they caught another hint. In a recent video posted to her social media, users claim they could hear baby noises in the background.Fans also pointed out that the Atlanta rapper kept the camera framed tightly from the neck]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/big-mama-one-kid-latto-may-have-welcomed-her-first-child/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 19:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/big-mama-one-kid-latto-may-have-welcomed-her-first-child/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chris Brown Crashes Out After New Album Gets Trashed]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Anadolu / GettyThe latest album by controversial R&amp;B star Chris Brown was the subject of a pointedly rough review by music site Pitchfork, and Brown&rsquo;s response to the review was laden with expletives and defiance after that review went viral.In a video posted to his Instagram Stories on Tuesday (May 12), Brown addressed the Pitchfork review. &ldquo;Team Breezy, I know people want me to get on here and, you know, say some sad s&ndash;t, but f&ndash;k that,&rdquo; he began. &ldqu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/chris-brown-crashes-out-after-new-album-gets-trashed/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 19:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/chris-brown-crashes-out-after-new-album-gets-trashed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Not Beating The Allegations: Elon Musk Slams Christopher Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’ For Casting Lupita Nyong’o As Helen of Troy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Getty Images / Elon Musk / Lupita Nyong&rsquo;o / The OdysseyElon Musk isn&rsquo;t doing himself any favors if he wants people to believe he&rsquo;s not racist. The Tesla chief is catching flak on his own platform for criticizing the casting decisions in Christopher Nolan&rsquo;s The Odyssey.Bootleg Tony Stark is currently following Orange Mussolini around in China on the US taxpayers&rsquo; dime, and is also joining in the chorus of caucasian rage at the news that the beautiful Academy Award-wi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/not-beating-the-allegations-elon-musk-slams-christopher-nolans-the-odyssey-for-casting-lupita-nyongo-as-helen-of-troy/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 18:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/not-beating-the-allegations-elon-musk-slams-christopher-nolans-the-odyssey-for-casting-lupita-nyongo-as-helen-of-troy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gamer Taunts Devs Following Lifetime Ban For Leaking ‘Forza Horizon 6’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Playground Games/ Xbox / Forza Horizon 6<br />
Playground Games confirmed that its next installment in the Forza Horizon franchise was leaked ahead of its release date and issued severe punishment for the gamers involved.<br />
Several gamers were banned for 7,000+ years by Playground Games after they allegedly leaked footage of Forza Horizon 6 ahead of its release date.<br />
Getting banned for leaking games ahead of their launch is nothing new, but the severity of the punishment is what is raising eyebrows.<br />
Wha]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/gamer-taunts-devs-following-lifetime-ban-for-leaking-forza-horizon-6/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 16:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/gamer-taunts-devs-following-lifetime-ban-for-leaking-forza-horizon-6/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Drake Seemingly Disses Kendrick Lamar &amp; LeBron James In New Leak, &ldquo;1 AM In Albany&rdquo;]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Prince Williams/Wireimage / Prince Williams/WireimageDrake might have officially entered his villain era, as a newly leaked track titled &ldquo;1 AM In Albany&rdquo; sounds like he&rsquo;s throwing shots at everybody.The Toronto rapper seemingly still has more &ldquo;chewing for your headtop&rdquo; left for a familiar op and a few others. First up, the obvious target, Kendrick Lamar. The two heavyweights spent most of 2024 going back-and-forth in one of Hip-Hop&rsquo;s biggest rap beefs]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/drake-seemingly-disses-kendrick-lamar-amp-lebron-james-in-new-leak-ldquo1-am-in-albanyrdquo/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 16:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/drake-seemingly-disses-kendrick-lamar-amp-lebron-james-in-new-leak-ldquo1-am-in-albanyrdquo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cardi B &amp; Stefon Diggs In Fierce Argument]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cardi B &amp; Stefon Diggs In Fierce Argument]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/cardi-b-amp-stefon-diggs-in-fierce-argument/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 01:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/cardi-b-amp-stefon-diggs-in-fierce-argument/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Action Bronson ft. Lil Yachty &amp; Paul Wall &ldquo;Triceratops,&rdquo; Awich ft. Joey Bada$$ &amp; The RZA &ldquo;Fear Us&rdquo; &amp; More | Daily Visuals 5.14.26]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Jeff Bottari / GettyIn 2026 most people recognize Action Bronson for his culinary show&nbsp;F*ck, That&rsquo;s Delicious, and while the man has been able to carve out quite the niche for himself in the foodie world, Action Bronson is returning to where it all started for him and is once again in the booth churning out bars like they were sponsored by Mars, Incorporated.Linking up with Lil Yachty and Paul Wall for his visuals to &ldquo;Triceratops,&rdquo; Action Bronson takes his rap peer]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/action-bronson-ft-lil-yachty-amp-paul-wall-ldquotriceratopsrdquo-awich-ft-joey-bada-amp-the-rza-ldquofear-usrdquo-amp-more-daily-visuals-51426/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 01:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/action-bronson-ft-lil-yachty-amp-paul-wall-ldquotriceratopsrdquo-awich-ft-joey-bada-amp-the-rza-ldquofear-usrdquo-amp-more-daily-visuals-51426/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Krash Out Kash Patel Labeled “Public Concern” After Senate Hearing]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Win McNamee / GettyOn Tuesday (May 12), FBI Director Kash Patel appeared before a Senate Appropriations Committee hearing, where he was called out about reports of his misconduct detailed in an explosive article by The Atlantic, which included bouts of heavy drinking.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/krash-out-kash-patel-labeled-public-concern-after-senate-hearing/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 23:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/krash-out-kash-patel-labeled-public-concern-after-senate-hearing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Christian Hip-Hop Artist, Aaron Cole Gets Usher’s Approval To Sample “You Make Me Wanna”]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Atlanta Braves/Aaron Cole IGChristian Hip-Hop and R&amp;B artist Aaron Cole has struck gold with his new record, &ldquo;Usher In The Spirit.&rdquo;The Virginia singer spoke with Hip-Hop Wired about how the song has brought a new spotlight to his career. Sampling Usher&rsquo;s classic, &ldquo;You Make Me Wanna,&rdquo; Cole created his own gospel-inspired flip, which quickly went viral online.&ldquo;I literally had the video in my phone sitting for two months. One day I just decided to pos]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/christian-hip-hop-artist-aaron-cole-gets-ushers-approval-to-sample-you-make-me-wanna/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 23:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/christian-hip-hop-artist-aaron-cole-gets-ushers-approval-to-sample-you-make-me-wanna/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[T.I. Said “Let ‘Em Know,” And His 2026 Run Is Doing Exactly That]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Brian Stukes / GettyT.I. didn&rsquo;t just come back in 2026 &mdash; he came back loud enough for the whole culture to hear him. When &ldquo;Let &lsquo;Em Know&rdquo; dropped, it felt less like a regular single and more like a reminder from a legend who still knows exactly how to command a room. Produced by Pharrell and released as the lead single from his upcoming final album Kill The King, the record gave Tip a fresh moment without making him feel like he was chasing one. The song has]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/ti-said-let-em-know-and-his-2026-run-is-doing-exactly-that-2/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 22:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/ti-said-let-em-know-and-his-2026-run-is-doing-exactly-that-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[T.I. Said ‘Let ‘Em Know,’ And His 2026 Run Is Doing Exactly That]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Brian Stukes / GettyT.I. didn&rsquo;t just come back in 2026 &mdash; he came back loud enough for the whole culture to hear him. When &ldquo;Let &lsquo;Em Know&rdquo; dropped, it felt less like a regular single and more like a reminder from a legend who still knows exactly how to command a room. Produced by Pharrell and released as the lead single from his upcoming final album Kill The King, the record gave Tip a fresh moment without making him feel like he was chasing one. The song has]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/ti-said-let-em-know-and-his-2026-run-is-doing-exactly-that/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 22:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/ti-said-let-em-know-and-his-2026-run-is-doing-exactly-that/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Queen Latifah To Join ‘The Voice’ For Its 30th Season]]></title><description><![CDATA[Queen Latifah is still one of the busiest individuals in the culture, with acting gigs and endorsements always in play. Now, it&rsquo;s being reported that Queen Latifah will join the judges&rsquo; panel of music competition series The Voice for its upcoming 30th season.According to a press release from NBC/Peacock, Queen Latifah will make her debut this fall on The Voice, joining current judges Kelly Clarkson and Adam Levine. Also making their debut on the panel is country star, Riley Green.Lat]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/queen-latifah-to-join-the-voice-for-its-30th-season/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 21:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/queen-latifah-to-join-the-voice-for-its-30th-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DJ Khaled &amp; ASAP Rocky Rumored To Have Been Dissed On Drake&rsquo;s &lsquo;ICEMAN&rsquo; Album]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Gilbert Carrasquillo/Ivan Berrios / GettyCharlamagne Tha God just sent a warning to DJ Khaled and A$AP Rocky that some incoming shots may be on the way.Drake is set to release his album ICEMAN on Friday, May 15, and the radio personality has been dropping alleged hints about what fans can expect from the project. One of the biggest rumors so far is that Future could appear on the album.That would be a huge moment for Hip-Hop, considering the duo&rsquo;s history of making major records to]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/dj-khaled-amp-asap-rocky-rumored-to-have-been-dissed-on-drakersquos-lsquoicemanrsquo-album/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 21:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/dj-khaled-amp-asap-rocky-rumored-to-have-been-dissed-on-drakersquos-lsquoicemanrsquo-album/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Word? Christopher Nolan Explains Why Travis Scott Is In ‘The Odyssey,’ Social Media Reacts]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Universal / UniversalWhen it was revealed that Travis Scott was surprisingly cast in Christopher Nolan&rsquo;s upcoming epic, The Odyssey, many people assumed that the decorated director was simply a fan of the rapper or that this was another example of &ldquo;The Illuminati&rdquo; at work, pulling strings for one of their alleged Hip-Hop members.As it turns out, the Oscar-winning director cast the multi-platinum rapper in his highly anticipated film as a sort of metaphor for Homer&rsquo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/word-christopher-nolan-explains-why-travis-scott-is-in-the-odyssey-social-media-reacts/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 19:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/word-christopher-nolan-explains-why-travis-scott-is-in-the-odyssey-social-media-reacts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ice Cube, Mike Epps Marking 30 Years of ‘Friday’ In New Fest]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Sean M. Haffey / GettyThe movie Friday has become a beloved part of the culture, and its getting an all-star celebration hosted by Hip-Hop icon Ice Cube and fellow multi-hyphenate star Mike Epps in Long Beach, California in July.&nbsp;The announcement came as Ice Cube threw out the first pitch at Dodgers Stadium on Tuesday night (May 12), with Epps stepping in as the catcher, completing the &ldquo;Top Flight Security of the World&rdquo; reunion of Craig and his cousin, Day-Day in the&nbs]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/ice-cube-mike-epps-marking-30-years-of-friday-in-new-fest/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 19:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/ice-cube-mike-epps-marking-30-years-of-friday-in-new-fest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nike Drops “Knicks” Themed Air Force 1 Following Their Sweep Of The 76ers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Instagram / @soleretrieverUnless you&rsquo;ve been living under a rock as of late, you&rsquo;d know that the New York Knicks fanbase have been lounging on cloud 9 for the past few days, following the Knicks&rsquo; unlikely sweep of the Philadelphia 76ers last Sunday (May 10).Looking to capitalize off the crazed fandom that is currently engulfing the streets of New York that Zohran Mamdani has freshly paved, Nike released a limited edition Air Force 1 at their Soho flagship store that bec]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/nike-drops-knicks-themed-air-force-1-following-their-sweep-of-the-76ers/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 19:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/nike-drops-knicks-themed-air-force-1-following-their-sweep-of-the-76ers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lo Lyfe Talks Chrisean Rock Right, Winning AllHipHop Contest, Doing 15 Years In Jail &amp; Making Good]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lo Lyfe Talks Chrisean Rock Right, Winning AllHipHop Contest, Doing 15 Years In Jail &amp; Making Good]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/lo-lyfe-talks-chrisean-rock-right-winning-allhiphop-contest-doing-15-years-in-jail-amp-making-good/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 18:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/lo-lyfe-talks-chrisean-rock-right-winning-allhiphop-contest-doing-15-years-in-jail-amp-making-good/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Self-Own 101: Ted Cruz Slammed For Calling Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez A “Parasite”]]></title><description><![CDATA[Getty Images /Ted Cruz / Alexandria Ocasio-CortezOnly Ted Cruz can epically clown himself while trying to call someone else out.<br />
Cancun Ted Cruz is getting slammed on social media after he tried to blast Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez during a Fox News interview with Sean Hannity on Monday night.<br />
Cruz was discussing the upcoming midterm elections and used the moment to take a shot at Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY), specifically her policies regarding entrepreneurship, claiming AOC]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/self-own-101-ted-cruz-slammed-for-calling-alexandria-ocasio-cortez-a-parasite/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 17:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/self-own-101-ted-cruz-slammed-for-calling-alexandria-ocasio-cortez-a-parasite/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Breakfast Club's Jess Hilarious Gets REAL About Co-Parenting, Netflix &amp; Her New Book]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Breakfast Club's Jess Hilarious Gets REAL About Co-Parenting, Netflix &amp; Her New Book]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/the-breakfast-clubs-jess-hilarious-gets-real-about-co-parenting-netflix-amp-her-new-book/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 17:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/the-breakfast-clubs-jess-hilarious-gets-real-about-co-parenting-netflix-amp-her-new-book/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[President Donald Trump Names Kari Lake Ambassador To Jamaica]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kari Lake, a former television anchor who aligned herself with both major political parties, has now earned a position in President Donald Trump&rsquo;s administration. Earlier this week, Kari Lake was named as the ambassador to Jamaica.On May 11, the White House published a list of appointments, with Kari Lake, who is currently senior advisor to the United States Agency for Global Media (USAGM), being named to the ambassadorship role. The proper title is Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotent]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/president-donald-trump-names-kari-lake-ambassador-to-jamaica/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 16:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/president-donald-trump-names-kari-lake-ambassador-to-jamaica/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rick Ross On ‘ICEMAN’, “Don’t Nobody Fear Drake Album Release”]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Johnny Nunez / GettyRick Ross chose to rain on Drake&rsquo;s parade amid the rollout for his upcoming album ICEMAN.During a recent interview, Rozay opened up about his former hit-making partner, making it clear that despite their issues, he still wants to see Drizzy win.&ldquo;We made history together with a lot of records. It&rsquo;s a lot of people that don&rsquo;t know, but it was just&hellip;you know&hellip;he lost focus. That&rsquo;s it. I&rsquo;m sure he&rsquo;s back focused now.&r]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/rick-ross-on-iceman-dont-nobody-fear-drake-album-release/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 16:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/rick-ross-on-iceman-dont-nobody-fear-drake-album-release/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pitchfork Gives Chris Brown’s ‘BROWN’ LP A 1.3 Rating]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chris Brown should be enjoying the promo run duties of his latest full-length project, BROWN, but he is instead the target of a brutal review of his album. Pitchfork gave Chris Brown&rsquo;s album an abysmal 1.3 rating, and fans online are piling on, with some also pushing back.Pitchfork&rsquo;s takedown of Chris Brown&rsquo;s newest set did not mince words, as the reviewer immediately dropped several zingers, up to and including his domestic violence incident with then-girlfriend Rihanna, Brown]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/pitchfork-gives-chris-browns-brown-lp-a-13-rating/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 01:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/pitchfork-gives-chris-browns-brown-lp-a-13-rating/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Special Delivery: Ralph Lauren Honored With His Own USPS Forever Stamp]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: RL MAG / RL MAGRalph Lauren has spent decades turning American style into a language of its own, so it only makes sense that the United States Postal Service is putting some respect on his name.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/special-delivery-ralph-lauren-honored-with-his-own-usps-forever-stamp/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 00:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/special-delivery-ralph-lauren-honored-with-his-own-usps-forever-stamp/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BIRTHDAY BASH XXX: Posted On The Corner's Birthday Bash Playlist]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: R1 Digital / R1Of course, we had to have The Biggest Show In The City bless us with the hottest playlist for the ride home!<br />
For a while now, Incognito and DJ Misses have been holding it down with the hottest night show in the country, Posted On The Corner! As true ambassadors of the culture, they have had their hands on the best Hip-Hop and R&amp;B on the airwaves. Here in Atlanta, they were the first to break some of the biggest records in recent memory.<br />
With that said, Inc. and Misses]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/birthday-bash-xxx-posted-on-the-corners-birthday-bash-playlist/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 23:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/birthday-bash-xxx-posted-on-the-corners-birthday-bash-playlist/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[French Montana, Max B &amp; Rick Ross &ldquo;Smoking Pt. 2,&rdquo; MGK &amp; Wiz Khalifa &ldquo;Girl Next Door&rdquo; &amp; More | Daily Visuals 5.12.26]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: French Montana / Max BEver since being released from prison late last year, Max B has been making the rap rounds with the help of his day one, French Montana, and surely enough French has been linking him up with some of his Hip-Hop homies he&rsquo;s made while Max was doing his 16-year bid and that continues to be the case today.Linking up with Rick Ross for the visuals to &ldquo;Smoking Pt. 2,&rdquo; French Montana and Max B get smoked out with the biggest bawse in Miami while some AI]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/french-montana-max-b-amp-rick-ross-ldquosmoking-pt-2rdquo-mgk-amp-wiz-khalifa-ldquogirl-next-doorrdquo-amp-more-daily-visuals-51226/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 23:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/french-montana-max-b-amp-rick-ross-ldquosmoking-pt-2rdquo-mgk-amp-wiz-khalifa-ldquogirl-next-doorrdquo-amp-more-daily-visuals-51226/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[eBay Tells GameStop We Good, Calls Unsolicited Bid “Neither Credible Nor Attractive]]></title><description><![CDATA[Anadolu / eBay / GameStopAfter considering GameStop&rsquo;s offer, eBay flat out said N A H!<br />
When news first broke that GameStop was making a legit, unsolicited bid to purchase eBay, financial analysts and everyone who knows GameStop is no longer the company it used to be were baffled by the decision.<br />
Well, based on the New York Times reporting, while the company did acknowledge GameStop&rsquo;s bid, they never took it seriously. They officially rejected the cash-and-stock deal reportedly worth]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/ebay-tells-gamestop-we-good-calls-unsolicited-bid-neither-credible-nor-attractive/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 22:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/ebay-tells-gamestop-we-good-calls-unsolicited-bid-neither-credible-nor-attractive/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us” Re-Uploaded Amid Drake Album Rollout]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Emma McIntyre / GettyKendrick Lamar has been dealing with a few technical issues with his catalog lately, and yeah, it&rsquo;s been a mess.Kicking things off, his knockout record, &ldquo;Not Like Us,&rdquo; was temporarily removed from his YouTube channel before being re-uploaded shortly after. Not exactly the kind of disruption you want when a record is still making noise.It didn&rsquo;t stop there. Kenny&rsquo;s album GNX was briefly taken down from Apple Music, and the video for his t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/kendrick-lamars-not-like-us-re-uploaded-amid-drake-album-rollout/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 22:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/kendrick-lamars-not-like-us-re-uploaded-amid-drake-album-rollout/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jay-Z Mobbed By Fans Seeking Autographs #JayZ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jay-Z Mobbed By Fans Seeking Autographs #JayZ]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/jay-z-mobbed-by-fans-seeking-autographs-jayz/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 22:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/jay-z-mobbed-by-fans-seeking-autographs-jayz/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Damson Idris Laughs Off Druski’s Black British Actor Slander]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Erik Umphrey / BETBlack British actors are now the target of Druski&rsquo;s latest viral skit. Thankfully, Damson Idris seems to be taking the jokes in stride.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/damson-idris-laughs-off-druskis-black-british-actor-slander/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 21:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/damson-idris-laughs-off-druskis-black-british-actor-slander/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police Officers Claim Ben Affleck &amp; Matt Damon&rsquo;s Movie &lsquo;The Rip&rsquo; Made Miami Cops &ldquo;Look Dirty&rdquo; In Lawsuit]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cindy Ord / Matt Damon / Ben Affleck<br />
Two police officers hated how Matt Damon and Ben Affleck&rsquo;s Netflix movie The Rip portrayed Miami law enforcement so much that they decided to sue.<br />
We wished we were joking.<br />
According to legal documents obtained by Complex, two officers who work for the Miami-Dade Sheriff&rsquo;s office have filed a lawsuit againstDamon and Affleck.<br />
In the lawsuit, they claim the movie caused &ldquo;substantial harm&rdquo;&nbsp;to their reputations, and it made them look]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/police-officers-claim-ben-affleck-amp-matt-damonrsquos-movie-lsquothe-riprsquo-made-miami-cops-ldquolook-dirtyrdquo-in-lawsuit/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 20:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/police-officers-claim-ben-affleck-amp-matt-damonrsquos-movie-lsquothe-riprsquo-made-miami-cops-ldquolook-dirtyrdquo-in-lawsuit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nas Celebrates Casino Opening In Queens, NYC]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nas Celebrates Casino Opening In Queens, NYC]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/nas-celebrates-casino-opening-in-queens-nyc/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 19:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/nas-celebrates-casino-opening-in-queens-nyc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Foogiano Is Not In Jail Again!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Foogiano Is Not In Jail Again!]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/foogiano-is-not-in-jail-again/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 19:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/foogiano-is-not-in-jail-again/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Daz Dillinger Suing Record Label Founded By 2Pac’s Mother]]></title><description><![CDATA[Daz Dillinger and his alignment with the late Tupac &ldquo;2Pac&rdquo; Shakur cannot be denied, considering the pair made several classic tracks with Death Row. However, Daz Dillinger is seeking past royalties for his work after launching a lawsuit against a record label founded by 2Pac&rsquo;s mother, the late Afeni Shakur.TMZ reports that Daz Dillinger, 52, is seeking additional royalties for his work on 2Pac&rsquo;s All Eyez On Me album, wherethe Dogg Pound member produced several tracks, suc]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/daz-dillinger-suing-record-label-founded-by-2pacs-mother/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 19:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/daz-dillinger-suing-record-label-founded-by-2pacs-mother/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cardi B Gets Scolded By Stefon Diggs’ Ex-Chef]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cardi B Gets Scolded By Stefon Diggs’ Ex-Chef]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/cardi-b-gets-scolded-by-stefon-diggs-ex-chef/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 19:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/cardi-b-gets-scolded-by-stefon-diggs-ex-chef/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[White House Says Sleepy Trump Was “Blinking,” Anyone With Vision Disagrees]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: NICHOLAS KAMM / GettyOn Monday (May 11), during a meeting about reproductive health in the Oval Office, President Donald Trump looked to be fast asleep as Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy spoke. The moment was caught on video and quickly went viral on social media.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/white-house-says-sleepy-trump-was-blinking-anyone-with-vision-disagrees-2/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 18:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/white-house-says-sleepy-trump-was-blinking-anyone-with-vision-disagrees-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[White House Says Sleepy Trump Was “Blinking”, Anyone With Vision Disagrees]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: NICHOLAS KAMM / GettyOn Monday (May 11) during a meeting about reproductive health in the Oval Office, President Donald Trump looked to be apparently fast asleep as Health and Human Secretary Robert F. Kennedy spoke. The moment was caught on video, and quickly went viral on social media.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/white-house-says-sleepy-trump-was-blinking-anyone-with-vision-disagrees/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 18:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/white-house-says-sleepy-trump-was-blinking-anyone-with-vision-disagrees/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meek Mill Crowns &ldquo;Dreams &amp; Nightmares&rdquo; As One Of The All-Time Best Rap Songs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Christopher Polk / GettyMeek Mill took to social media to talk his talk, per usual.The North Philly MC recently hit the stage at The Roast of Kevin Hart, closing things out with a performance of his signature record, Dreams and Nightmares. After the performance, Meek made it clear on where he stands on the track&rsquo;s legacy.&ldquo;Dreams and Nightmares one of the best rap songs to ever come out!&rdquo;He doubled down on the impact, adding,&nbsp;&ldquo;From my years on this earth I eve]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/meek-mill-crowns-ldquodreams-amp-nightmaresrdquo-as-one-of-the-all-time-best-rap-songs/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 16:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/meek-mill-crowns-ldquodreams-amp-nightmaresrdquo-as-one-of-the-all-time-best-rap-songs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Queen Latifah Walking With Cane?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Queen Latifah Walking With Cane?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/queen-latifah-walking-with-cane/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 06:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/queen-latifah-walking-with-cane/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DJ Khaled Shows Off His Skinny New Body]]></title><description><![CDATA[DJ Khaled Shows Off His Skinny New Body]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/dj-khaled-shows-off-his-skinny-new-body/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 04:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/dj-khaled-shows-off-his-skinny-new-body/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[THE HOT BOX: DJ Misses Sets It Off For The Ladies]]></title><description><![CDATA[&#10005;Source: R1 Digital / R1The Hot Box is turning up with Posted On The Corner&rsquo;s resident heavy hitta, DJ Misses, bringing a special mix to get everybody locked in for #BirthdayBashXXX. She runs through straight bangers from artists like Waka Flocka, Gucci Mane, Future, Ludacris, Drake, and Sexyy Red, so the energy stays high from start to finish. It&rsquo;s a fun, bass-heavy set made to set the vibe and get you ready for the party.SONGS FEATURED:<br />
0:22 &ndash; Waka Flocka &ndash; O Let]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/the-hot-box-dj-misses-sets-it-off-for-the-ladies/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/the-hot-box-dj-misses-sets-it-off-for-the-ladies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kevin Hart&rsquo;s Roast Delivered Doses Of Race-Tinged Jokes &amp; Questionable Humor (Op-Ed)]]></title><description><![CDATA[In the three-hour live roast of Kevin Hart aired by Netflix on Sunday, the inclusion of Shane Gillis as the host seemed like a Hail Mary move to go viral. In the midst, Kevin Hart gave the floor to two of comedy&rsquo;s most controversial acts in Gillis and Tony Hinchcliffe, who delivered several zingers at the expense of Black people and Black women.By no means are roasts meant to be some civil event where tame jokes or cheesy anecdotes are expected. In fact, these events are replete with sharp]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/kevin-hartrsquos-roast-delivered-doses-of-race-tinged-jokes-amp-questionable-humor-op-ed/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 22:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/kevin-hartrsquos-roast-delivered-doses-of-race-tinged-jokes-amp-questionable-humor-op-ed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[1 Year &amp; $59 Million Later MAGA Fans Still Haven&rsquo;t Gotten Their Gold Trump Mobile Handsets]]></title><description><![CDATA[Trump MobileWe tried to warn y&rsquo;all about the Trump Mobile jig, but 590,000 poor suckers didn&rsquo;t listen.The writing was on the wall with the Trump family&rsquo;s grift.<br />
There was the revelation that the company was selling marked-up refurbished three-year-old phones.<br />
Then a writer at&nbsp;The Verge&nbsp;detailed the difficulty in obtaining a SIM card, and the company missing the World Mobile Conference, but that didn&rsquo;t stop poor suckers from giving Trump and grifting a** family t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/1-year-amp-59-million-later-maga-fans-still-havenrsquot-gotten-their-gold-trump-mobile-handsets/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 22:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/1-year-amp-59-million-later-maga-fans-still-havenrsquot-gotten-their-gold-trump-mobile-handsets/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pete Davidson Takes Shot At Kanye West During Kevin Hart Roast]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Kevin Mazur / GettyPete Davidson cracked a joked aimed at Kanye West during The Roast of Kevin Hart, and yeah, here we go again.Pete and Ye got history, we all know that. For a minute, it seemed like both sides had cooled sending shots. That changed real quick when the comedian hit the stage and let the whole clip fly.During the roast, Davidson took aim at multiple targets, including Charlie Kirk, Tony Hinchcliffe, Lizzo, and a familiar op, Kanye.<br />
Recalling their past issues, Pete said,&]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/pete-davidson-takes-shot-at-kanye-west-during-kevin-hart-roast/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 22:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/pete-davidson-takes-shot-at-kanye-west-during-kevin-hart-roast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BIRTHDAY BASH XXX: Beyonce Alowishus' Birthday Bash Playlist]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: R1 Digital / R1As a longtime member of the Radio One Atlanta fam, Beyonce Alowishus has seen and done just about everything you can think of in radio. While today she is known as a producer and tech expert on The Rickey Smiley Morning Show, she cut her teeth at the then-Hot 97.5 as one of our most vibrant personalities. (One time for The A-Team, IYKYK).Most importantly, Beyonce has remained a longtime contributor to Hot 107.9&rsquo;s annual Birthday Bash. As the rightfully titled &ldquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/birthday-bash-xxx-beyonce-alowishus-birthday-bash-playlist/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 22:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/birthday-bash-xxx-beyonce-alowishus-birthday-bash-playlist/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump Media Suffers $405.9 Million Net Loss In First Three Months of 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alex Wong / Donald Trump / Trump MediaTruth Social&rsquo;s operator, Trump Media and Technology Group, reported a massive net loss for the first three months of 2026, and that it brought in less than $1 million in total sales.TMTG reported that it generated$871,200, up 6% year over year, in the first quarter while also reporting a $405.9 million net loss and a $387.8 million adjusted EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization) loss for the first quarter of 2026.Accor]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/trump-media-suffers-4059-million-net-loss-in-first-three-months-of-2026/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 21:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/trump-media-suffers-4059-million-net-loss-in-first-three-months-of-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Drake Rumored To Have Filmed At CN Tower As ‘ICEMAN’ Rollout Continues]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Prince Williams/Wireimage / Prince Williams/WireimageDrake is rumored to have been shooting a music video at the CN Tower in Toronto, and if that&rsquo;s true, the ICEMAN rollout is in full motion.We&rsquo;re just days away from the Toronto rapper&rsquo;s new album, ICEMAN, dropping on Friday, May 15. Fans have been catching The Boy all over Canada filming content clearly looks like its part of the album&rsquo;s rollout.Last month, clips surfaced of Drizzy riding in the back of a truck w]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/drake-rumored-to-have-filmed-at-cn-tower-as-iceman-rollout-continues/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 19:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/drake-rumored-to-have-filmed-at-cn-tower-as-iceman-rollout-continues/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rihanna &amp; A$AP Rocky Seemingly Shut Down Met Gala Tension Talk]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: James Devaney / GettyRihanna and A$AP Rocky had the internet playing relationship detective after the Met Gala, but it looks like folks may have been doing a little too much.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/rihanna-amp-aap-rocky-seemingly-shut-down-met-gala-tension-talk/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 19:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/rihanna-amp-aap-rocky-seemingly-shut-down-met-gala-tension-talk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WWE To Return To Atlantic City After 2 Decades]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: WWE / Getty2026 has not been kind to the WWE. Although it remains a profitable company, ticket sales and viewership continue to plummet, which has forced the company to not only let go of many fan-favorite wrestlers, but also ask some of its biggest stars to take a pay cut.Hoping to make some noise and get some buzz going, WWE is making moves to help turn the tide and announced it will return to Atlantic City this coming summer, after almost two decades, for a few televised events.Accord]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/wwe-to-return-to-atlantic-city-after-2-decades/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 19:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/wwe-to-return-to-atlantic-city-after-2-decades/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Epstein Paid Trump Ally Steve Bannon’s Medical Bills]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Davidoff Studios Photography / GettyA new financial link between one of President Donald Trump&rsquo;s closest allies and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein has been revealed within a document from the files of the deceased financier from 2018.The document from the released packet of files contains a text message exchange between Epstein and far-right conservative Steve Bannon, who is one of Trump&rsquo;s closest allies and a former strategist. In the conversation which ranges from J]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/epstein-paid-trump-ally-steve-bannons-medical-bills/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 19:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/epstein-paid-trump-ally-steve-bannons-medical-bills/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bong, Bong: RZA Breaks Down His List of Anime Everyone Should Watch]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rodin Eckenroth / RZAWu-Tang Clan founding member RZA is currently promoting his newest flick, One Spoon of Chocolate, and has shared his definitive list of anime folks should watch.Speaking with Complex, the RZA, an admitted connoisseur of Japanese animated film and TV art form, proved it with his list of suggestions that are not the usual suspects.<br />
&ldquo;You gotta see&nbsp;Ninja Scroll&nbsp;or&nbsp;Akira,&nbsp;or you&rsquo;re not doing homage to the genre,&rdquo; he said. &ldquo;I like when p]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/bong-bong-rza-breaks-down-his-list-of-anime-everyone-should-watch/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 18:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/bong-bong-rza-breaks-down-his-list-of-anime-everyone-should-watch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kevin Hart &amp; Katt Williams Squash Beef During Live Roast On Netflix]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kevin Hart was the honored guest in a live roast, which aired on Netflix over the weekend, with fans online offering strong opinions on some of the jokes. In one of the bigger moments of the roast, Katt Williams joined the festivities with Kevin Hart reaching across the divide to squash their beef.The Roast of Kevin Hart aired on Sunday, May 10, live from the Kia Forum in Los Angeles as part of the Netflix Is A Joke Fest. Hosted by Shane Gillis, who leaned into crossing the line often, the star-]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/kevin-hart-amp-katt-williams-squash-beef-during-live-roast-on-netflix/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 18:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/kevin-hart-amp-katt-williams-squash-beef-during-live-roast-on-netflix/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gucci Mane Gifts His Wife Rolls-Royce For Mother’s Day]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Rich Fury / GettyGucci Mane showed his queen, Keyshia Ka&rsquo;oir, just how much he appreciates her on Mother&rsquo;s Day.The East Atlanta rapper went all out for the occasion, gifting his wife a brand-new Rolls Royce. Wop and Keyshia are no strangers to showering each other with lavish gifts. In a video posted to her Instagram, Keyshia took time to thank her husband for both the present and everything he does for their family.&ldquo;Wow! Thank u to my beautiful children &amp; my husban]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/gucci-mane-gifts-his-wife-rolls-royce-for-mothers-day/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 16:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/gucci-mane-gifts-his-wife-rolls-royce-for-mothers-day/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jermaine Dupri Defends Himself Against Kriss Kross Rip-Off Allegations]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jermaine Dupri Defends Himself Against Kriss Kross Rip-Off Allegations]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/jermaine-dupri-defends-himself-against-kriss-kross-rip-off-allegations/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 16:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/jermaine-dupri-defends-himself-against-kriss-kross-rip-off-allegations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott Rededicates Street For Tupac Shakur]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tupac Shakur, also known to the wider world as 2Pac, continues to influence Hip-Hop culture nearly 30 years after his passing. This weekend, the late rapper and actor was honored by Mayor Brandon Scott in Baltimore with the rededication of a portion of a street now known as Tupac Shakur Way.Tupac Shakur Way was first dedicated to the late rapper after his tragic death in 1996. This past Friday (May 8), the hometown Baltimore Orioles hosted a 2Pac bobblehead night, as reported by local outlet WMA]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/baltimore-mayor-brandon-scott-rededicates-street-for-tupac-shakur/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 05:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/baltimore-mayor-brandon-scott-rededicates-street-for-tupac-shakur/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Charlamagne Tha God Calls Dana White Out For “Glazing” Donald Trump During Breakfast Club Interview]]></title><description><![CDATA[Getty Images / Charlamagne Tha God / Dana WhiteDana White met his match in Charlamagne Tha God during a recent interview on The Breakfast Club.The UFC owner got grilled by The Breakfast Club co-host about his close ties to Orangel Mussolini, aka Donald Trump.<br />
White is used to taking over interviews and shutting down questions he doesn&rsquo;t really care to answer, but that wasn&rsquo;t the case when Charlamage hit him with some hard-hitting questions about his bromance with Trump.<br />
Dana White cl]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/charlamagne-tha-god-calls-dana-white-out-for-glazing-donald-trump-during-breakfast-club-interview/</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 20:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/charlamagne-tha-god-calls-dana-white-out-for-glazing-donald-trump-during-breakfast-club-interview/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sean Duffy Slammed For New “Tone Deaf” Family Reality Show]]></title><description><![CDATA[Terry Wyatt / Sean DuffyHere is another example of why this administration is unserious. While Americans are currently suffering at the gas pump and the number of aircraft incidents is piling up, Sean Duffy decided now is a good time to plug his new family reality show, and he is getting slammed for it.Reality television star Sean Duffy has been called many things since his unqualified behind was appointed Transportation Secretary.<br />
Now he can add &ldquo;tone deaf&rdquo; to that list of names aft]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/sean-duffy-slammed-for-new-tone-deaf-family-reality-show/</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 01:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/sean-duffy-slammed-for-new-tone-deaf-family-reality-show/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cardi B &amp; Stefon Diggs Looking In Love At Event #cardib]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cardi B &amp; Stefon Diggs Looking In Love At Event #cardib]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/cardi-b-amp-stefon-diggs-looking-in-love-at-event-cardib/</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 22:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/cardi-b-amp-stefon-diggs-looking-in-love-at-event-cardib/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The New Golden Calf:  Social Media Calls Ridiculous Religious Dedication Ceremony For Trump’s Gold Statue Blasphemous]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ben Jared / Donald TrumpDonald Trump has a new golden statue of himself, and as expected, weird things happened when it was unveiled.A 22-foot tacky golden statue of Orange Mussolini now lives at Trump&rsquo;s golf course in Doral, Florida, and it was unveiled during a ceremony led by Evangelical pastor Mark Burns, a member of Pastors for Trump.<br />
Yes, that&rsquo;s actually a thing.<br />
Anyway, the statue, which depicts Trump doing his signature fist pump in the air that was photographed after the ass]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/the-new-golden-calf-social-media-calls-ridiculous-religious-dedication-ceremony-for-trumps-gold-statue-blasphemous/</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 21:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/the-new-golden-calf-social-media-calls-ridiculous-religious-dedication-ceremony-for-trumps-gold-statue-blasphemous/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[White House Calls Mark Hamill A “Sick Individual” For Posting AI Image of Donald Trump]]></title><description><![CDATA[ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS / Mark HamillMark Hamill used the force (social media) to trigger the Trump White House and the MAGA section of social media.<br />
The actor best known for his role as Luke Skywalker in the Star Wars movie franchise sparked outrage from MAGA republicans after he gave them a dose of their own medicine by posting an AI image of Orange Mussolini, aka Donald Trump, lying next to a tombstone that read &ldquo;Donald J.&nbsp;Trump. 1946-2024,&rdquo; and the words &ldquo;If Only.&rd]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/white-house-calls-mark-hamill-a-sick-individual-for-posting-ai-image-of-donald-trump/</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 05:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/white-house-calls-mark-hamill-a-sick-individual-for-posting-ai-image-of-donald-trump/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dr. Dre &amp; Kendrick Lamar Support Former High School At Groundbreaking Ceremony In Compton]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Jim Spellman / GettyTwo of Centennial High School&rsquo;s most famous alums came home for a major move forward.Dr. Dre and Kendrick Lamar returned to their old school in Compton to help break ground for a new construction project. Hip-Hop legend&nbsp;Will.i.am. and longtime Congresswoman Maxine Waters were also in attendance.Dre attended Centennial during his freshman year in 1979. However, he transferred the following year to Fremont High in South Central due to poor grades, a fact that]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/dr-dre-amp-kendrick-lamar-support-former-high-school-at-groundbreaking-ceremony-in-compton/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 22:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/dr-dre-amp-kendrick-lamar-support-former-high-school-at-groundbreaking-ceremony-in-compton/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rolling Loud 2026 Kicks Off In Orlando, Livestream Available Via Amazon Music]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rolling Loud 2026 kicks off this weekend in Orlando, and Amazon Music is returning as the exclusive livestreaming partner for the festivities. Throughout the weekend, fans around the world can watch Rolling Loud 2026 via Amazon Music&rsquo;s Twitch channel, Prime Video, and the Amazon Music app.Rolling Loud 2026 is one of the hottest tickets of the year, but for those who didn&rsquo;t snag one of their own or don&rsquo;t want to brave the crowds, Amazon Music has you covered. Along with the conc]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/rolling-loud-2026-kicks-off-in-orlando-livestream-available-via-amazon-music/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 21:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/rolling-loud-2026-kicks-off-in-orlando-livestream-available-via-amazon-music/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[French Montana “Haaan”-dles Business Against Rick Ross In Verzuz Battle]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Romain Maurice / GettyFrench Montana takes home a win against Rick Ross in the latest Verzuz battle.When the battle was first announced, fans gave it an underwhelming response, with many claiming it would turn into a snooze fest centered around who had the better Drake feature. Once the battle got underway, the culture was quickly reminded just how many hits both French and Rozay have delivered over the years.French held his own with records like &ldquo;Unforgettable,&rdquo; &ldquo;Ain&r]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/french-montana-haaan-dles-business-against-rick-ross-in-verzuz-battle/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 20:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/french-montana-haaan-dles-business-against-rick-ross-in-verzuz-battle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Console Woes: Nintendo Raising Cost of Switch 2, PS5 Sales Tank Following Price Hike]]></title><description><![CDATA[Getty Images / Nintendo Switch 2 / PlayStation 5Thanks to Donald Trump, gaming is becoming a seriously expensive hobby.<br />
Nintendo has joined Microsoft and Sony as the latest company to raise the price of its console, after jacking up the price of the Nintendo Switch 2 globally, citing &ldquo;changes in market conditions&rdquo; as its rationale.<br />
Nintendo also anticipates slower sales due to its new $500 price, up $50 from $449.99, which officially goes into effect on September 1.<br />
Canada also saw a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/console-woes-nintendo-raising-cost-of-switch-2-ps5-sales-tank-following-price-hike/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 18:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/console-woes-nintendo-raising-cost-of-switch-2-ps5-sales-tank-following-price-hike/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tennessee Republicans Pass Map That Snatched Lone Dem House Seat]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tennessee Republicans scored a political win that could set a stunning precedent in the redistricting war enacted by the Trump administration. In short, Tennessee Republicans managed to snatch the one Democratic Party seat by passing a new congressional map on Thursday (May 7).As reported by NPR, Tennessee Republicans barreled through a vote at the state house level after the U.S. Supreme Court upended the Voting Rights Act&rsquo;s racial discrimination protections in redistricting in the past w]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/tennessee-republicans-pass-map-that-snatched-lone-dem-house-seat/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 16:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/tennessee-republicans-pass-map-that-snatched-lone-dem-house-seat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Young Thug Claims He Never Changed On Rich Homie Quan, Close Affiliates Disagree]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Brad Barket/BET / GettyYoung Thug recently reflected on the loss of Rich Homie Quan, and things went left online.Although RHQ passed away in 2024, Thugger made it clear he still thinks about his friend and frequent collaborator. Posting on his Instagram Story, he wrote:&nbsp;&ldquo;Never switched on u brada always road with u what happened.&rdquo;Both Thug &amp; Quan stepped on the scene together, providing Hip-Hop with huge songs like &ldquo;Lifestyle,&rdquo; &ldquo;Get TF Out My Face,&]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/young-thug-claims-he-never-changed-on-rich-homie-quan-close-affiliates-disagree/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 16:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/young-thug-claims-he-never-changed-on-rich-homie-quan-close-affiliates-disagree/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hip-Hop Wired Presents Our 2026 Mother’s Day Cannabis Gift Guide]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mother&rsquo;s Day is coming up this Sunday (May 20), and those of you who haven&rsquo;t picked up a gift for Mom or their mother figures better hop to it. Hip-Hop Wired is back again with another cannabis gift guide just in time for Mother&rsquo;s Day and beyond.Hey friends, going to keep it a bean with you all. I got to this guide very late due to, well, everything. We&rsquo;re spinning plates and making things shake on this side, but sometimes, that means things get delayed. We&rsquo;re doing]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/hip-hop-wired-presents-our-2026-mothers-day-cannabis-gift-guide/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 09:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/hip-hop-wired-presents-our-2026-mothers-day-cannabis-gift-guide/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Star Fox’ Fans Are Slamming Fox McCloud’s Redesign In The Nintendo Switch 2 Remake]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nintendo / Star FoxWhen it was revealed that Fox McCloud from Star Fox would be in The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, many quickly speculated that a game announcement was imminent. It turns out they were right, but it&rsquo;s not a new game, but a remake, featuring a new sexy looking Arwing fighter and character designs that are not landing well with fans.<br />
NintendoFans of Star Fox have been screaming for a new game in the long-dormant franchise, and Nintendo has answered the call, well, sort of.<br />
Wedn]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/star-fox-fans-are-slamming-fox-mcclouds-redesign-in-the-nintendo-switch-2-remake/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 01:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/star-fox-fans-are-slamming-fox-mcclouds-redesign-in-the-nintendo-switch-2-remake/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cities Are Addressing National Teen Takeover Trend]]></title><description><![CDATA[In several large metropolitan areas, the so-called &ldquo;teen takeover&rdquo; trend is growing rapidly, with officials looking for ways to curtail the gatherings. While some teen takeover events have been unruly, teens are pushing back, saying they are searching for outlets and safe spaces to gather.Several outlets have taken note of the teen takeover trend, such as Vox and The New York Times, all with the same point of concern that these gatherings have the potential to become violent. That sa]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/cities-are-addressing-national-teen-takeover-trend/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 23:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/cities-are-addressing-national-teen-takeover-trend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Birthday Bash Sneaker Design Event]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: R1 Promotions / R1REGISTER TO WIN YOUR EXCLUSIVE HOT 107.9 BIRTHDAY BASH CUSTOM SNEAKERS!<br />
HOT 107.9 AND THE ATHLETE&rsquo;S FOOT ARE GIVING YOU THE CHANCE TO DESIGN YOUR OWN ONE-OF-A-KIND BIRTHDAY BASH SNEAKER EXPERIENCE.JOIN US THURSDAY, MAY 14TH AT THE ATHLETE&rsquo;S FOOT IN ATLANTA FOR AN EXCLUSIVE CUSTOM DESIGN EVENT.LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE.<br />
REGISTER NOW FOR YOUR CHANCE TO BE SELECTED.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/birthday-bash-sneaker-design-event/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 22:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/birthday-bash-sneaker-design-event/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DJ Whoo Kid Says Hip-Hop Has Been Missing Drake’s Presence]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Prince Williams/Wireimage / Prince Williams/WireimageDJ Whoo Kid recently shared his thoughts on the current state of Hip-Hop, arguing that the genre has not been as successful without Drake actively releasing music.During an interview with Diverse Mentality, Whoo Kid acknowledged that Kendrick Lamar capitalized on the momentum surrounding his highly publicized beef with Drake. According to Whoo Kid, Kendrick made the most of the moment by releasing &ldquo;Not Like Us,&rdquo; following i]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/dj-whoo-kid-says-hip-hop-has-been-missing-drakes-presence/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 22:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/dj-whoo-kid-says-hip-hop-has-been-missing-drakes-presence/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GloRilla’s Sister Drops Diss Track Amid Family Drama]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: R1 / R1GloRilla&rsquo;s Sister, Victoria Woods, has decided to air out the family issues on wax by releasing a diss track aiming at the Memphis rapper.Woods has been vocal online about her frustration with Glo, accusing the rapper of allegedly not doing enough to support her family. However, several family members have publicly pushed back on those claims calling Woods&rsquo; statements false.&nbsp;In the diss track, Woods takes direct shots at Big Glo and her recent collaboration with L]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/glorillas-sister-drops-diss-track-amid-family-drama/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 20:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/glorillas-sister-drops-diss-track-amid-family-drama/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MAGA Big Mad Over Barack Obama’s Presidential Center Opening On Juneteenth]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pool / Barack ObamaFormer President Barack Obama announced that his Presidential Center in Chicago will be officially unveiled to the world on Juneteenth this year, and snowflake MAGA followers lost their minds.<br />
On X (formerly Twitter) announced the opening of the Presidential Center, writing in a post, &ldquo;Michelle and I can&rsquo;t wait for you to visit the Obama Presidential Center! Starting on June 19, the Center will be open to the public, and you&rsquo;ll be able to check out the Museum]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/maga-big-mad-over-barack-obamas-presidential-center-opening-on-juneteenth/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 19:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/maga-big-mad-over-barack-obamas-presidential-center-opening-on-juneteenth/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FBI Director Kash Patel’s Personalized Bourbon Bottles Raise Eyebrows]]></title><description><![CDATA[FBI Director Kash Patel was the subject of a scathing account of his daily activities at the helm of the law enforcement agency. In a following report from the same journalist, it was revealed that Kash Patel&rsquo;s so-called calling card is a personalized bottle of bourbon.<br />
The Atlantic&lsquo;s Sarah Fitzpatrick spoke to two dozen anonymous sources for her piece, &ldquo;The FBI Director Is MIA,&rdquo; prompting a lawsuit from Kash Patel and, reportedly, a wider investigation into leaks from wi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/fbi-director-kash-patels-personalized-bourbon-bottles-raise-eyebrows/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 19:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/fbi-director-kash-patels-personalized-bourbon-bottles-raise-eyebrows/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Scream’ Star Matthew Lillard Set To Join Upcoming ‘Superman’ Sequel]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Kristina Bumphrey / GettyFresh off an &ldquo;unexpected&rdquo; return in Scream 7 and a surprising inclusion into the MCU via Daredevil: Born Again Season 2, Matthew Lillard (Stu from Scream 1) is continuing to make his surprising Hollywood comeback. He&rsquo;s just been cast in yet another big-time comic book film.According to Variety, Lillard will be taking his talents from the Marvel Cinematic Universe to James Gunn&rsquo;s rebooted DC Universe as he&rsquo;s just been recruited to joi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/scream-star-matthew-lillard-set-to-join-upcoming-superman-sequel/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 19:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/scream-star-matthew-lillard-set-to-join-upcoming-superman-sequel/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Amber Rose Admits Hyping Ye For Infamous 2009 VMAs Moment]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Gregg DeGuire / GettyOne of Ye aka Kanye West&rsquo;s early infamous moments popped back into the spotlight, thanks to a recent interview of his ex-girlfriend, Amber Rose. The model shared that she might&rsquo;ve had something to do with his blowup during the 2009 VMAs.In her appearance on the Ball In The Family podcast hosted by Lonzo and LiAngelo Ball, Amber Rose spoke about how she amped the superstar rapper up before they attended the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards. &ldquo;We need to be]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/amber-rose-admits-hyping-ye-for-infamous-2009-vmas-moment/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 19:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/amber-rose-admits-hyping-ye-for-infamous-2009-vmas-moment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jay-Z Disheveled After Knicks Game, Looking For His Vehicle]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jay-Z Disheveled After Knicks Game, Looking For His Vehicle]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/jay-z-disheveled-after-knicks-game-looking-for-his-vehicle/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 17:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/jay-z-disheveled-after-knicks-game-looking-for-his-vehicle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kodak Black Arrested On Drug Trafficking Charges, Connected To 2025 Case]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kodak Black is back in legal hot water after the rapper was arrested this week in Florida in connection with a 2025 investigation of another matter. According to several reports from local outlets, Kodak Black was booked on a drug trafficking charge.Florida outlet WPLG reports that Kodak Black, 28, was arrested on Wednesday (May 6) in central Florida and was booked on a felony charge of trafficking MDMA, a known stimulant.<br />
Black, real name Bill K. Kapri, was involved in an incident back in 2025]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/kodak-black-arrested-on-drug-trafficking-charges-connected-to-2025-case/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 17:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/kodak-black-arrested-on-drug-trafficking-charges-connected-to-2025-case/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jewman Gone: South Bronx Shop That Helped Shape Hip-Hop Style Closes After 60-Year Run]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Alexi Rosenfeld / GettyAnother piece of Hip-Hop&rsquo;s foundation is fading into history, this time from the retail side of the culture.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/jewman-gone-south-bronx-shop-that-helped-shape-hip-hop-style-closes-after-60-year-run/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 17:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/jewman-gone-south-bronx-shop-that-helped-shape-hip-hop-style-closes-after-60-year-run/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cardi B Admits She Was Sick While Killing It At The Met Gala]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Mike Coppola / GettyIf you attended the Met Gala Monday night (May 4) and feel a little bit under the weather, you may have a bone to pick with Cardi B, as she accidentally let it slip that she attended the fancy soiree while battling a fever that had her feeling below par.According to the HuffPost, the Grammy Award-winning rapper from the Boogie Down Bronx admitted that she had a little &ldquo;secret&rdquo; while styling out at the annual fashion event. &ldquo;I&rsquo;m actually sick, a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/cardi-b-admits-she-was-sick-while-killing-it-at-the-met-gala/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 17:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/cardi-b-admits-she-was-sick-while-killing-it-at-the-met-gala/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Rapper Jayy Wick Arrested For Allegedly Shooting Man Multiple Times]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Jerritt Clark / GettyAtlanta rapper Jayy Wick has been taken into custody in connection with an alleged shooting, according to authorities.Investigators say Wick is accused of shooting an 18-year-old man multiple times at Beach Access 83 in Panama City Beach in April. The incident reportedly occurred around 11 p.m. Authorities allege that after the shooting, Wick left the scene and later performed at a nightclub.Eyewitnesses at the scene allegedly identified Wick as the shooter. One witn]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/atlanta-rapper-jayy-wick-arrested-for-allegedly-shooting-man-multiple-times/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 16:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/atlanta-rapper-jayy-wick-arrested-for-allegedly-shooting-man-multiple-times/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dear &lsquo;Resident Evil&rsquo; &ldquo;Fans,&rdquo;Go Touch Grass &amp; Let Zach Cregger Cook]]></title><description><![CDATA[Constantin Films / Sony Pictures Entertainment / Resident Evil<br />
Zach Cregger dropped the first trailer for his Resident Evil movie, and boy, did the internet have a lot to say. Honestly, it&rsquo;s a clear example of a fanbase that doesn&rsquo;t deserve nice things.<br />
Resident Evil is one of the most beloved video game franchises on the planet, and most recently enjoyed a groundswell of love from gamers following the release of Resident Evil: RequiemWhat should come as no surprise to anyone:&nbsp;R]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/dear-lsquoresident-evilrsquo-ldquofansrdquogo-touch-grass-amp-let-zach-cregger-cook/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 15:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/dear-lsquoresident-evilrsquo-ldquofansrdquogo-touch-grass-amp-let-zach-cregger-cook/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dear &lsquo;Resident Evil&rsquo; &ldquo;Fans,&rdquo; Go Touch Grass &amp; Let Zach Cregger Cook]]></title><description><![CDATA[Constantin Films / Sony Pictures Entertainment / Resident Evil<br />
Zach Cregger dropped the first trailer for his Resident Evil movie, and boy, did the internet have a lot to say. Honestly, it&rsquo;s a clear example of a fanbase that doesn&rsquo;t deserve nice things.<br />
Resident Evil is one of the most beloved video game franchises on the planet, and most recently enjoyed a groundswell of love from gamers following the release of Resident Evil: RequiemWhat should come as no surprise to anyone:&nbsp;R]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/dear-lsquoresident-evilrsquo-ldquofansrdquo-go-touch-grass-amp-let-zach-cregger-cook/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 15:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/dear-lsquoresident-evilrsquo-ldquofansrdquo-go-touch-grass-amp-let-zach-cregger-cook/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Do The Knowledge: Bronx School Of Hip-Hop Launches This Fall]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: David Dee Delgado / GettyThe New York City borough that gave birth to Hip-Hop, the Bronx, will now be home to the first high school dedicated to the craft. The Bronx School of Hip-Hop will officially welcome its first class of ninth-graders this fall, one of five throughout the city that will open its doors.The school was first approved by the city&rsquo;s Panel of Educational Policy last December and will open in the Claremont neighborhood. &ldquo;Hip-Hop reflects the brilliance of our]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/do-the-knowledge-bronx-school-of-hip-hop-launches-this-fall/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 04:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/do-the-knowledge-bronx-school-of-hip-hop-launches-this-fall/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NYPD Captain Gets Reassigned After Calling Mayor Zohran Mamdani “An Embarrassment”]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Spencer Platt / GettyAn NYPD captain learned quickly that talking spicy while on duty can come with consequences. The badge talked recklessly about the NYC Mayor and it came back to bite him.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/nypd-captain-gets-reassigned-after-calling-mayor-zohran-mamdani-an-embarrassment/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 03:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/nypd-captain-gets-reassigned-after-calling-mayor-zohran-mamdani-an-embarrassment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Inside Beyonc&eacute; &amp; JA&Yuml;-Z Exclusive, Invite-Only Met Gala After-Party]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Theo Wargo / GettyBeyonc&eacute; and JA&Yuml;-Z went big for their return to the Met Gala, and that definitely included the afterparty.An onlooker tells Page Six that The Carters posted up at Crane Club&rsquo;s Members Lounge to cap off fashion&rsquo;s biggest night on Monday. The entrance was blocked off, of course.The paparazzi was able to peep some of the A-listers who entered the party, including Teyana Taylor, Leonardo DiCaprio, and even rock icon Mick Jagger.&nbsp;Another known gue]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/inside-beyonceacute-amp-jayuml-z-exclusive-invite-only-met-gala-after-party/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 22:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/inside-beyonceacute-amp-jayuml-z-exclusive-invite-only-met-gala-after-party/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blame Trump: Delta Airlines Elminating Food &amp; Beverage Service On Short Flights]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kent Nishimura / Delta AirlinesDelta Airlines is the latest airline in the news after Spirit Airlines ceased operations, and unfortunately, this news isn&rsquo;t great for travelers.<br />
The airline industry is starting to show serious strain, thanks in large part to Trump&rsquo;s war with Iran, as the cost of jet fuel continues to soar.<br />
While the Trump administration and Republicans are blaming Joe Biden, Elizabeth Warren, and former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg for Spirit&rsquo;s downfa]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/blame-trump-delta-airlines-elminating-food-amp-beverage-service-on-short-flights/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 22:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/blame-trump-delta-airlines-elminating-food-amp-beverage-service-on-short-flights/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blame Trump: Delta Airlines Eliminating Food &amp; Beverage Service On Short Flights]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kent Nishimura / Delta AirlinesDelta Airlines is the latest airline in the news after Spirit Airlines ceased operations, and unfortunately, this news isn&rsquo;t great for travelers.<br />
The airline industry is starting to show serious strain, thanks in large part to Trump&rsquo;s war with Iran, as the cost of jet fuel continues to soar.<br />
While the Trump administration and Republicans are blaming Joe Biden, Elizabeth Warren, and former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg for Spirit&rsquo;s downfa]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/blame-trump-delta-airlines-eliminating-food-amp-beverage-service-on-short-flights/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 22:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/blame-trump-delta-airlines-eliminating-food-amp-beverage-service-on-short-flights/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Game Pulls Up To NYC Club, Immediately Calls 50 Cent Out]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Kristy Sparow / GettyCenturies later, The Game seems to be taking shots at 50 Cent once again.The Compton rapper was enjoying himself at a New York club when he grabbed the mic to let 50 know he was in his city.&ldquo;Somebody tell Fif, I&rsquo;m here!&rdquo;Although his split from G-Unit happened a very long time ago, Game reminded the crowd he was removed for what he described as &ldquo;stupid reasons.&rdquo;&ldquo;I got kicked out of G-Unit for doing stupid sh*t. I&rsquo;m just a f*ck]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/the-game-pulls-up-to-nyc-club-immediately-calls-50-cent-out/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 19:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/the-game-pulls-up-to-nyc-club-immediately-calls-50-cent-out/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Donald Trump Pushes Anti-Trans Logic &amp; Iran War Propaganda On Kids, Social Media Is Disgusted]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Washington Post / Donald TrumpThere is no bottom when it comes to the current occupant of the White House, Donald Trump. In what should have been a simple signing ceremony, Trump couldn&rsquo;t help but push his nonsense and blatant propaganda, and unfortunately, the recipient of his garbage was children.<br />
Donald Trump&rsquo;s brain is mush; it&rsquo;s that simple.<br />
Orange Mussolini left many folks on social media stunned after bringing up topics like trans individuals, his dumb war with Iran,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/donald-trump-pushes-anti-trans-logic-amp-iran-war-propaganda-on-kids-social-media-is-disgusted/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 18:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/donald-trump-pushes-anti-trans-logic-amp-iran-war-propaganda-on-kids-social-media-is-disgusted/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Michael Jordan As Described By An OG 🤣]]></title><description><![CDATA[Michael Jordan As Described By An OG 🤣]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/michael-jordan-as-described-by-an-og-/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 18:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/michael-jordan-as-described-by-an-og-/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rawkus Records Co-Founder James Murdoch Near Deal To Acquire New York Magazine]]></title><description><![CDATA[James Murdoch, the son of tycoon Rupert Murdoch, is angling to become a media magnate of his own after a report reveals new happenings on the business front. According to the report, James Murdoch, a co-founder of famed Hip-Hop label Rawkus Records, is nearing a deal to acquire New York magazine and Vox Media podcast assets.With the scoop originally going to&nbsp;The Wall Street Journal,&nbsp;Deadline&nbsp;added&nbsp;that James Murdoch, 53, and his Lupa Systems company are nearing a deal to take]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/rawkus-records-co-founder-james-murdoch-near-deal-to-acquire-new-york-magazine/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 17:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/rawkus-records-co-founder-james-murdoch-near-deal-to-acquire-new-york-magazine/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[President Barack Obama Visited The Late Show With Stephen Colbert]]></title><description><![CDATA[Barack Obama, the beloved 44th President of the United States, is still a media draw despite being out of office for quite some time. As The Late Show With Stephen Colbert enters its final stretch run this month, Barack Obama nudged the show&rsquo;s host to make a presidential run in the future.The pair met at Barack Obama&rsquo;s new Obama Presidential Center in Chicago, which has made some flashy promo moves this week with the likes of Mark Hamill helping announce ticket sales for the center.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/president-barack-obama-visited-the-late-show-with-stephen-colbert/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 16:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/president-barack-obama-visited-the-late-show-with-stephen-colbert/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[T.I. Reveals &ldquo;The King Succession Tour&rdquo; Featuring Domani &amp; King]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Paras Griffin / GettyT.I. is hitting the road, announcing his upcoming The King Succession Tour.Set to visit cities nationwide, TIP will be joined by his sons, Domani and King Harris, with the tour kicking off in July and wrapping in August. The Harris family has been on a notable run as of late.Following the success of his latest single &ldquo;Let &lsquo;Em Know,&rdquo; and the announcement of what&rsquo;s expected to be his final album, Kill The King, the Atlanta MC has stayed busy. He]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/ti-reveals-ldquothe-king-succession-tourrdquo-featuring-domani-amp-king/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 16:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/ti-reveals-ldquothe-king-succession-tourrdquo-featuring-domani-amp-king/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Where Are MCs That Can Do It All?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Where Are MCs That Can Do It All?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/where-are-mcs-that-can-do-it-all/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 15:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/where-are-mcs-that-can-do-it-all/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Maino &ldquo;NYC Love,&rdquo; Mya ft. Too $hort &ldquo;Just A Little Bit&rdquo; &amp; More | Daily Visuals 5.5.26]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Johnny Nunez / GettyIt&rsquo;s been a minute since we&rsquo;ve gotten new work from Brooklyn&rsquo;s own Maino, as he&rsquo;s been keeping himself busy with his Hip-Hop peers on their popular&nbsp;Let&rsquo;s Rap About It&nbsp;podcast, but the man has carved out some time to get in the booth and given his day-one&rsquo;s something to bop to.Dropping off some new visuals to &ldquo;NYC Love,&rdquo; Maino takes a &ldquo;Block Performance&rdquo; to Times Square where he spits into a hanging]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/maino-ldquonyc-loverdquo-mya-ft-too-hort-ldquojust-a-little-bitrdquo-amp-more-daily-visuals-5526/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/maino-ldquonyc-loverdquo-mya-ft-too-hort-ldquojust-a-little-bitrdquo-amp-more-daily-visuals-5526/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jadakiss’ Son Really Jae'won Goes OFF: “I Need Every Dollar They Owe Him” - Talks New Album &amp; Goals]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jadakiss’ Son Really Jae'won Goes OFF: “I Need Every Dollar They Owe Him” - Talks New Album &amp; Goals]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/jadakiss-son-really-jaewon-goes-off-i-need-every-dollar-they-owe-him-talks-new-album-amp-goals/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 22:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/jadakiss-son-really-jaewon-goes-off-i-need-every-dollar-they-owe-him-talks-new-album-amp-goals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cardi B Takes Legal Action Against Tasha K Over Offset Comments]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Taylor Hill / GettyCardi B is once again taking legal action against blogger Tasha K.The blogger previously agreed to a non-disparagement clause, which prohibits her from speaking negatively online about Bardi or her associates. At the time, that included names like Stefon Diggs and her ex-husband Offset.In earlier court documents, the Bodak Yellow rapper accused Tasha of running a targeted campaign against her family.&ldquo;Relentless course and conduct designed to target and harass [Ca]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/cardi-b-takes-legal-action-against-tasha-k-over-offset-comments/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 22:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/cardi-b-takes-legal-action-against-tasha-k-over-offset-comments/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[It’s Time: EA Sports Drops Epic UFC 6 Reveal Trailer]]></title><description><![CDATA[For more than a decade, fans of mixed martial arts have enjoyed several iterations of EA Sports&rsquo; UFC titles, which last released in 2023. This summer, UFC fight fans the world over can rejoice as EA Sports dropped a reveal trailer for the sequel to UFC 5, the highly anticipated UFC 6.With nearly three years passing since the release of UFC 5, the announcement of UFC 6 and its accompanying trailer has only upped the excitement. According to a company press release, EA Sports has made signif]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/its-time-ea-sports-drops-epic-ufc-6-reveal-trailer/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 22:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/its-time-ea-sports-drops-epic-ufc-6-reveal-trailer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[10 Takeaways From Isaiah Rashad’s ’IT’S BEEN AWFUL’ Album]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Erika Goldring / GettyIsaiah Rashad is back with a title that says a lot before the music even starts: It&rsquo;s Been Awful. Released May 1 through TDE/Warner, the album marks his first full-length project since 2021&rsquo;s The House Is Burning, which already makes the return feel heavier than a regular drop. With Zay, the gap between albums always feels personal because his music has never moved like mere content. It moves like life got too loud; he disappeared for a minute and then c]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/10-takeaways-from-isaiah-rashads-its-been-awful-album/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 22:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/10-takeaways-from-isaiah-rashads-its-been-awful-album/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GameStop Makes Unsolicited Bid To Pruchase eBay, Analysts &amp; Social Media Are Confused]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cheng Xin / GameStop / eBayGameStop isn&rsquo;t the juggernaut it used to be, and that&rsquo;s why many analysts are confused by its unsolicited offer to acquire eBay.<br />
Shares of eBay were up more than than 4% Monday after the video game retailer announced it made an unsolicited bid of $56 billion to take over eBay.GameStop announced on Sunday that it had submitted a nonbinding proposal to purchase 100% of eBay for $125.00 per share (50% cash and 50% GameStop common stock), valuing the online auc]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/gamestop-makes-unsolicited-bid-to-pruchase-ebay-analysts-amp-social-media-are-confused/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 20:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/gamestop-makes-unsolicited-bid-to-pruchase-ebay-analysts-amp-social-media-are-confused/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Big30 &amp; Pooh Shiesty&rsquo;s Father Plead Not Guilty In Gucci Mane Case]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Michael Loccisano / GettyBig30 &amp; Pooh Shiesty&rsquo;s father have pleaded not guilty in the alleged robbery and kidnapping case involving Gucci Mane.Both men deny having any involvement in the incident and remain in custody without bond. Williams Sr. recently claimed his trip to Texas was simply to check on his child, who he says was sick at the time. Prosecutors, however, continue to argue that multiple individuals played roles in coordinating the alleged incident.One key point rais]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/big30-amp-pooh-shiestyrsquos-father-plead-not-guilty-in-gucci-mane-case/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 20:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/big30-amp-pooh-shiestyrsquos-father-plead-not-guilty-in-gucci-mane-case/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dave Chappelle Brought Kanye West Onstage After Comedy Set, Gently Roasts Him]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dave Chappelle is still one of the top-billing comedians of his era, with some arguing he may own the distinction of being the best of all time. During a recent comedy show, Dave Chappelle brought out Ye, aka Kanye West, to the stage and gently roasted his good friend&rsquo;s money woes.As reported by TMZ, Dave Chappelle joined several comedians in convening in Los Angeles at the top of the week as part of the ongoing Netflix Is A Joke comedy festival.<br />
After a set at The Comedy Store, Chappelle]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/dave-chappelle-brought-kanye-west-onstage-after-comedy-set-gently-roasts-him/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 18:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/dave-chappelle-brought-kanye-west-onstage-after-comedy-set-gently-roasts-him/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Drake’s Rolex From ‘Take Care’ Album Cover Reportedly Sells For $500K]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Steve Russell / GettyDrake&rsquo;s Take Care era is still paying dividends &mdash; this time through a piece of wrist history tied to one of his most iconic moments.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/drakes-rolex-from-take-care-album-cover-reportedly-sells-for-500k/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 17:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/drakes-rolex-from-take-care-album-cover-reportedly-sells-for-500k/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Robert Pattinson Plays Villainous Role In New Trailer To Christopher Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Universal / UniversalThe world is on fire, societal norms are breaking down, and entire populations are living in constant fear, but there&rsquo;s a few movies releasing this year that we&rsquo;re all hoping to live to see and whether it&rsquo;s Avengers: Doomsday or Christopher Nolan&rsquo;s The Odyssey, by God we&rsquo;re gonna do what we can to make it.While comic book fans await the highly anticipated first full trailer for the latest installment to The Avengers, Universal Pictures r]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/robert-pattinson-plays-villainous-role-in-new-trailer-to-christopher-nolans-the-odyssey/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 17:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/robert-pattinson-plays-villainous-role-in-new-trailer-to-christopher-nolans-the-odyssey/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jack Harlow Rocks Oversized Cap At Met Gala, Gets Roasted Online]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: John Shearer / GettyJack Harlow might want to rethink his wardrobe, he&rsquo;s going viral again, and not for the music.The Kentucky rapper hit the Met Gala red carpet rocking an oversized cap that instantly hat the internet roasting him. Sounds familiar? That&rsquo;s because fans have been side-eyeing his fashion choices ever since the rollout for his album Monica, where his visuals and cover art drew mixed reactions.As soon as Harlow pulled out the hat, social media wasted no time flam]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/jack-harlow-rocks-oversized-cap-at-met-gala-gets-roasted-online/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 15:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/jack-harlow-rocks-oversized-cap-at-met-gala-gets-roasted-online/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kid Cudi Drops M.I.A. From Tour Over Offensive “Illegals” Rant]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Rick Kern / GettyKid Cudi ain&rsquo;t having it. Mr. Rager reportedly kicked M.I.A. off his current Rebel Ragers Tour after the MAGA-friendly artist was booed for her offensive rhetoric during a recent show.<br />
The tour was announced back January 2026, with M.I.A., Big Boi and more announced as the opening acts for the North American dates that run from late April through late June.<br />
But during the May 2 show in Dallas at May 2 the Dos Equis Pavilion, M.I.A. comments on her support for the G]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/kid-cudi-drops-mia-from-tour-over-offensive-illegals-rant/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 00:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/kid-cudi-drops-mia-from-tour-over-offensive-illegals-rant/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jadakiss’ Son Jae’Won Explains Love Of Hip-Hop]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jadakiss’ Son Jae’Won Explains Love Of Hip-Hop]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/jadakiss-son-jaewon-explains-love-of-hip-hop/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 23:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/jadakiss-son-jaewon-explains-love-of-hip-hop/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Todd Blanche Voter ID Remarks Earn Him Online Slander]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Kevin Dietsch / GettyOn the most recent episode of NBC&rsquo;s Meet The Press Sunday (May 3), Acting U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche made remarks that had observers looking at him sideways. He was talking about the Trump administration&rsquo;s push for a national voter identification and used a weird analogy.&ldquo;There&rsquo;s a lot of things that we can be doing like voter ID, like every time you walk into a restaurant or a club you have to show your ID,&rdquo; Blanche said to host]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/todd-blanche-voter-id-remarks-earn-him-online-slander/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 23:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/todd-blanche-voter-id-remarks-earn-him-online-slander/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LEGO &amp; SEGA Announce New Genesis x Mega Drive Building Set]]></title><description><![CDATA[LEGO / Sega Genesis<br />
LEGO continues to deliver the sets gamers want for their collections. Their latest sees the iconic brand team up with SEGA for a Genesis and Mega Drive building set.<br />
The announcement of the two sets pays tribute to the gaming console that defined a generation of gamers.The 479-piece brick set is designed for LEGO enthusiasts 12 and up, allowing them to build one of the most popular consoles of the late 80s.<br />
The set will also allow builders to customize the build into one of t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/lego-amp-sega-announce-new-genesis-x-mega-drive-building-set/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 22:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/lego-amp-sega-announce-new-genesis-x-mega-drive-building-set/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Drake Spotted Filming In Toronto Cemetery As ‘ICEMAN’ Rollout Continues]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Mike Marsland/WireImage / Mike Marsland/WireImageDrake was recently spotted out in the 6 filming what appears to be a new music video.With his upcoming album ICEMAN just days away, the OVO rapper is back outside in full rollout mode. Fans have been tracking him across Toronto, catching him at multiple locations as he shoots new visuals.One scene had Drizzy riding on the back of a truck filled with ice cubes, rocking a fit that had flans flaming him.&nbsp;But that&rsquo;s a conversation f]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/drake-spotted-filming-in-toronto-cemetery-as-iceman-rollout-continues/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 21:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/drake-spotted-filming-in-toronto-cemetery-as-iceman-rollout-continues/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reality Star Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy Slammed For Blaming Joe Biden &amp; Pete Buttigieg For Spirit Airlines Shutting Down]]></title><description><![CDATA[Getty Images / Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy / Former President Joe Biden / Spirit AirlinesDonald Trump and his administration are good at one thing: not taking accountability for their actions. Following Spirit Airlines&rsquo; demise, Secretary Duffy led the charge to blame Joe Biden, Elizabeth Warren, and his predecessor, Pete Buttigieg, for the budget airline&rsquo;s failure.<br />
Former reality star, now Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy, resorted to the Trump administration&rsquo;s favor]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/reality-star-transportation-secretary-sean-duffy-slammed-for-blaming-joe-biden-amp-pete-buttigieg-for-spirit-airlines-shutting-down/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 20:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/reality-star-transportation-secretary-sean-duffy-slammed-for-blaming-joe-biden-amp-pete-buttigieg-for-spirit-airlines-shutting-down/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man Arrested After Alleged Shooting Outside Chris Brown’s Home]]></title><description><![CDATA[An alleged shooting outside of Chris Brown&rsquo;s Los Angeles home in the Tarzana neighborhood has led to the arrest of a local man. According to reports, the Los Angeles Police Department arrested Markeith Cungious, but curiously, Chris Brown says the incident didn&rsquo;t happen.In a report from TMZ, it was shared that the alleged shooting incident took place on Friday (May 1). Authorities were alerted to Chris Brown&rsquo;s Tarzana home in the afternoon hours and came upon Markeith Cungious,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/man-arrested-after-alleged-shooting-outside-chris-browns-home/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 18:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/man-arrested-after-alleged-shooting-outside-chris-browns-home/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Real Boston Richey Clears Up Allegations From Ex Regarding Strap-On &amp; Abuse]]></title><description><![CDATA[Real Boston Richey contended with an explosive situation on social media after his ex-girlfriend made several outsized claims. In a new video, Real Boston Richey addressed the allegations, which included his ex using a strap-on device with him, abuse, and interacting improperly with minors.Over the weekend, Real Boston Richey&rsquo;s ex, Tatiana &ldquo;Chanell&rdquo; Charles, 20, exposed intimate details of their dealings. Those included claims that Richey, 29, engaged in sexual acts involving a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/real-boston-richey-clears-up-allegations-from-ex-regarding-strap-on-amp-abuse/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 17:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/real-boston-richey-clears-up-allegations-from-ex-regarding-strap-on-amp-abuse/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ice Spice Teams With Wendy’s For New Commercial Spot Following Her Fight At McDonald’s]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Gilbert Flores / GettyLeave it to Ice Spice to turn a random fight in a McDonald&rsquo;s into a marketing gig for a rival fast-food joint in just a matter of weeks.Just last month, a video of Ice Spice throwing hands with a fan inside and outside a McDonald&rsquo;s in Los Angeles was the talk of the social media town, as it was the first time fans witnessed Ice Spice get down for her crown and actually hold her own. Not too long after that, she took to X to share the same video with a ca]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/ice-spice-teams-with-wendys-for-new-commercial-spot-following-her-fight-at-mcdonalds/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 17:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/ice-spice-teams-with-wendys-for-new-commercial-spot-following-her-fight-at-mcdonalds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Offset &amp; Quavo Linkup In Studio, Migos Comeback Speculation Grows]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Bennett Raglin / GettyOffset and Quavo have been spotted in the studio together, for the first time in a long time.Fans have been demanding for the former Migos members to put their differences aside and cook up in the booth, and it looks like that might finally be happening. Offset recently shared a behind-the-scenes photo that appeared to show him linking up with Quavo during a studio session.There&rsquo;s still no official confirmation on what the meetup means. It&rsquo;s unclear whet]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/offset-amp-quavo-linkup-in-studio-migos-comeback-speculation-grows/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 16:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/offset-amp-quavo-linkup-in-studio-migos-comeback-speculation-grows/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[#finesse2tymes let’s #chatgpt review his contract with #jprincejr]]></title><description><![CDATA[#finesse2tymes let’s #chatgpt review his contract with #jprincejr]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/finesse2tymes-lets-chatgpt-review-his-contract-with-jprincejr/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 05:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/finesse2tymes-lets-chatgpt-review-his-contract-with-jprincejr/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[JPEGMAFIA &amp; Earl Sweatshirt Get Into Mock Meat Tussle Online]]></title><description><![CDATA[JPEGMAFIA and Earl Sweatshirt would seem to be musical peers rather than rivals, but the pair has recently exchanged verbal barbs online. After a recent interview, JPEGMAFIA seemingly took a jab at Earl Sweatshirt, prompting a bit of a digital tussle.JPEGMAFIA&rsquo;s issues with Earl Sweatshirt have apparently been ongoing, as evidenced by a Billboard last summer where Peggy, as he&rsquo;s known to his fans, centered himself as Hip-Hop&rsquo;s sole &ldquo;risk taker&rdquo; and accused Sweatshir]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/jpegmafia-amp-earl-sweatshirt-get-into-mock-meat-tussle-online/</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 20:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/jpegmafia-amp-earl-sweatshirt-get-into-mock-meat-tussle-online/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Aziz Ansari Clowns Unqualified FBI Director Kash Patel In ‘SNL’ Cold Open Sketch]]></title><description><![CDATA[Getty Images / Kash Patel / Aziz Ansari / SNLDonald Trump&rsquo;s hilariously inept administration continues to make the writer&rsquo;s room at SNL jobs incredibly easy. During a recent episode, the sketch comedy show accurately and brutally mocked the liquor cabinet members, Pete Hegseth and Kash Patel.<br />
The cold open for this week&rsquo;s episode began with Colin Jost reprising his role as Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, still coming off the ridiculous showing during his congressional hearin]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/aziz-ansari-clowns-unqualified-fbi-director-kash-patel-in-snl-cold-open-sketch/</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 18:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/aziz-ansari-clowns-unqualified-fbi-director-kash-patel-in-snl-cold-open-sketch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spirit Airlines Most Insane &amp; Unhinged Moments #spiritairlines]]></title><description><![CDATA[Spirit Airlines Most Insane &amp; Unhinged Moments #spiritairlines]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/spirit-airlines-most-insane-amp-unhinged-moments-spiritairlines/</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 01:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/spirit-airlines-most-insane-amp-unhinged-moments-spiritairlines/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spirit Airlines Officially Shuts Down After Trump White House Fails To Secure A Rescue Deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Joe Raedle / Getty Images / Spirit AirlinesNo more affordable flights to Tulum, Miami, or any other locations are taking off after Spirit Airlines officially announced that it will be shutting down.<br />
Early Saturday, the budget airline announced an &ldquo;orderly wind-down&rdquo;, adding in a statement, &ldquo;To our Guests: all flights have been canceled, and customer service is no longer available.&rdquo;<br />
Spirit Airlines&rsquo; profit struggles were consistent since the COVID-19 pandemic, and ho]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/spirit-airlines-officially-shuts-down-after-trump-white-house-fails-to-secure-a-rescue-deal/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 19:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/spirit-airlines-officially-shuts-down-after-trump-white-house-fails-to-secure-a-rescue-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Granny Got Buck, But You Might Not Understand]]></title><description><![CDATA[Granny Got Buck, But You Might Not Understand]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/granny-got-buck-but-you-might-not-understand/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 17:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/granny-got-buck-but-you-might-not-understand/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gangsta Crip Mac Gets Put Down Twice]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gangsta Crip Mac Gets Put Down Twice]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/gangsta-crip-mac-gets-put-down-twice/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 15:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/gangsta-crip-mac-gets-put-down-twice/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jim Jones Explains How He Eats Bananas 👀]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jim Jones Explains How He Eats Bananas 👀]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/jim-jones-explains-how-he-eats-bananas-/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 02:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/jim-jones-explains-how-he-eats-bananas-/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Will Future Be On Drake’s ‘ICEMAN’ Album?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Joseph Okpako / GettyHip-Hop fans have been waiting on Drake and Future to squash their issues and get back to making hits.&nbsp;Now, with the ICEMAN rollout heating up, some are wondering, could this finally be the moment? Let&rsquo;s dig deeper&hellip;Back in 2024, Future drew a line the sand by siding with Kendrick Lamar on the track &ldquo;Like That.&rdquo; That same record is where Kendrick took aim at the &ldquo;Big 3,&rdquo; Drake, himself, and J. Cole sparking one of the biggest]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/will-future-be-on-drakes-iceman-album/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 23:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/will-future-be-on-drakes-iceman-album/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BIRTHDAY BASH XXX: 14 Soulja Boy "Viral-Worthy" Essentials]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: ATL Pics / ATL PicsSoulja Boy, the trailblazing artist who revolutionized the music industry with his viral hits and undeniable swagger, is taking over Hot 107.9! To celebrate his influence and iconic career, we&rsquo;ve curated a playlist of Soulja Boy essentials that showcase his journey from internet sensation to hip-hop legend. From chart-topping anthems to underground gems, this collection highlights the tracks that defined the blog era. As the &ldquo;first rapper to go viral,&rdquo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/birthday-bash-xxx-14-soulja-boy-viral-worthy-essentials/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 23:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/birthday-bash-xxx-14-soulja-boy-viral-worthy-essentials/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fugees&rsquo; Pras Michael Begins 14 Year Prison Bid For Money Laundering &amp; Fraud Charges]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tasos Katopodis / PrasFugees member Pras Michel turned himself in at the Federal Correctional Institution in Safford, Arizona, to begin his 14-year prison bid.<br />
A spokesperson for the musician spoke on his behalf, telling Complex in a statement it was a &ldquo;painful day&rdquo; for the rapper and his family after he turned himself in.Per Complex:<br />
&ldquo;Today is a painful day for Pras, for his family, and for everyone who believes in a fair system of justice,&rdquo; Dumas said. &ldquo;Pras honor]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/fugeesrsquo-pras-michael-begins-14-year-prison-bid-for-money-laundering-amp-fraud-charges/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 22:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/fugeesrsquo-pras-michael-begins-14-year-prison-bid-for-money-laundering-amp-fraud-charges/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Social Media Drags Scott Jennings Over On-Air Profane Threat]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Twitter / CNNOn Thursday night&rsquo;s (April 29) episode of Newsnight on CNN, the panel discussion got heated, to the point where Republican pundit Scott Jennings lashed out at another panelist while issuing an expletive. He got into it with Democratic strategist Adam Mockler, as the panel was discussing the war in Iran. Mockler had begun to call Jennings out for his &ldquo;condescending remarks&rdquo;, referring to him as &ldquo;homie&rdquo; at one point.&nbsp;&ldquo;Name me one politi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/social-media-drags-scott-jennings-over-on-air-profane-threat/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 22:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/social-media-drags-scott-jennings-over-on-air-profane-threat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[50 Cent Faces Lawsuit From Ex-Staffer Alleging Retaliation &amp; Harassment]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Jason Koerner / GettyLegal issues are back in the mix for 50 Cent, this time involving a former employee who claims things went left behind the scenes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/50-cent-faces-lawsuit-from-ex-staffer-alleging-retaliation-amp-harassment/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 21:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/50-cent-faces-lawsuit-from-ex-staffer-alleging-retaliation-amp-harassment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dame Dash Says No One Cares About &lsquo;Reasonable Doubt&rsquo; &amp; Kanye Is Superior To JA&Yuml;-Z]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Courtesy of Damon Dash / Damon DashJust a few years ago, Dame Dash would take issue with any interviewer asking him any questions related to his former business partner, JA&Yuml;-Z. But now, it seems like Dame doesn&rsquo;t mind touching on the topic so long as he can disparage his fellow co-founder of the once mighty Roc-A-Fella Records.Days after the New York Times crowned JA&Yuml;-Z as one of the 30 Greatest Living American Song Writers (he is), Dame Dash belittled JA&Yuml;-Z&rsquo;s]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/dame-dash-says-no-one-cares-about-lsquoreasonable-doubtrsquo-amp-kanye-is-superior-to-jayuml-z/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 21:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/dame-dash-says-no-one-cares-about-lsquoreasonable-doubtrsquo-amp-kanye-is-superior-to-jayuml-z/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hip-Hop Wired Presents: CRT FRSH (Certified Fresh) Playlist 5.1.26]]></title><description><![CDATA[Peace to the entire Hip-Hop Wired nation, massive and crew! We&rsquo;re back with another update to our CRT FRSH (Certified Fresh) playlist, so let&rsquo;s get into it.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, across the globe. I also want to e]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/hip-hop-wired-presents-crt-frsh-certified-fresh-playlist-5126/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 20:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/hip-hop-wired-presents-crt-frsh-certified-fresh-playlist-5126/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Young Thug Considers Rebrand Over Unwanted Name Association To Jeffrey Epstein]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Scott Dudelson / GettyYoung Thug wants no parts of any association with Jeffrey Epstein, not even by name.The Atlanta rapper jumped on X after seeing a tweet that read, &ldquo;And just like that&hellip;everybody stopped talking about the Epstein Files,&rdquo; and had a quick reaction:&ldquo;I&rsquo;m changing my f*cking name bro.&rdquo;Meek Mill chimed in, asking, &ldquo;What you gone change it to?&rdquo; Clearly joking, but a fair question.Thugger&rsquo;s government name is Jeffrey Will]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/young-thug-considers-rebrand-over-unwanted-name-association-to-jeffrey-epstein/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 19:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/young-thug-considers-rebrand-over-unwanted-name-association-to-jeffrey-epstein/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[HHW Gaming Preview: ‘NBA The Run’ Got Next]]></title><description><![CDATA[Play By Play Studios / NBA The RunWhat if Arch Rivals, NBA Jam, and NBA Street all came together to make one game? That&rsquo;s pretty much the gist of NBA The Run. I had the opportunity to get hands-on with what is being dubbed as the spiritual successor to the beloved NBA Street franchise, and we have some thoughts.<br />
For YEARS, gamers, including myself, have been screaming for a revival of the long-shuttered EA Sports BIG arcade basketball franchise, NBA Street, which reached its height of popu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/hhw-gaming-preview-nba-the-run-got-next/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 18:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/hhw-gaming-preview-nba-the-run-got-next/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Druski Tapped To Host 2026 BET Awards]]></title><description><![CDATA[Druski is one of the top comedians and social media stars around, able to attract commercial deals and controversy at the same time. Adding another feather to his full cap, Druski was announced as this year&rsquo;s host for the upcoming 2026 BET Awards.On Thursday, BET shared a press release via Paramount&rsquo;s press site announcing the popular comedian&rsquo;s involvement in the annual awards ceremony.<br />
The event will take place live from the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles on Sunday, June 28.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/druski-tapped-to-host-2026-bet-awards/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 17:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/druski-tapped-to-host-2026-bet-awards/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kanye West Reportedly Getting Stadium Built For Albania Show]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Revolt / RevoltKanye West might be gearing up for another headline-grabbing rollout, this time reportedly planning to have a stadium built for a show in Albania.The Chicago rapper has built a rep for over-the-top performances and unconventional rollouts. From taking over Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta during his Donda listening events to hosting album experiences in random locations, Ye has never played it safe.According to Albanian Post, he&rsquo;s working on constructing a temporary]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/kanye-west-reportedly-getting-stadium-built-for-albania-show/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 16:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/kanye-west-reportedly-getting-stadium-built-for-albania-show/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sofar Sounds X Gotham&rsquo;s NYC 420 Set Combined Music, Cannabis &amp; Culture]]></title><description><![CDATA[With 420 long in our rearview, we&rsquo;re privileged to share with our readers an event in New York that encapsulated how cannabis, culture, and community work in tandem. Sofar Sounds, the innovative live music concept, hosted an event at Gotham&rsquo;s Chelsea location with performances from marilyn simone, Parker Phillips, and ALICIA.On an unusually chilly Monday evening in Chelsea, Hip-Hop Wired was invited to attend Sofar Sounds&rsquo; 420 event inside the stylish and spacious woman-owned G]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/sofar-sounds-x-gothamrsquos-nyc-420-set-combined-music-cannabis-amp-culture/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 03:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/sofar-sounds-x-gothamrsquos-nyc-420-set-combined-music-cannabis-amp-culture/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SOULJA BOY TAKES OVER HOT 107.9]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: R1 Digital / R1Atlanta, get ready &mdash; it&rsquo;s going ALL the way up!Soulja Boy is taking over HOT 107.9&nbsp;for an exclusive, can&rsquo;t-miss experience leading into&nbsp;Birthday Bash XXX!From viral moments to legendary hits, Soulja Boy is pulling up with energy, stories, and surprises you won&rsquo;t hear anywhere else. WHAT TO EXPECT:<br />
Exclusive behind-the-scenes storiesLive on-air moments you don&rsquo;t want to missYour shot at winning&nbsp;Birthday Bash ticketsSpecial surpri]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/soulja-boy-takes-over-hot-1079/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 00:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/soulja-boy-takes-over-hot-1079/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mad Cheeto: Trump Demands Jimmy Kimmel Be Fired By ABC For WHCD Joke]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Jeff Kravitz / GettyHours after First Lady Melania Trump declared that ABC must &ldquo;take a stand&rdquo; against late-night host Jimmy Kimmel for &ldquo;atrocious behavior&rdquo; in a post on X, formerly Twitter, President Donald Trump went on social media and demanded that Kimmel be fired in a lengthy rant on Monday evening (April 27).&ldquo;Wow, Jimmy Kimmel, who is in no way funny as attested to by his terrible Television Ratings, made a statement on his Show that is really shocking]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/mad-cheeto-trump-demands-jimmy-kimmel-be-fired-by-abc-for-whcd-joke/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 23:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/mad-cheeto-trump-demands-jimmy-kimmel-be-fired-by-abc-for-whcd-joke/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pooh Shiesty’s Father Calls Cap On Alleged Role In Gucci Mane Kidnapping]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Paras Griffin / GettyLontrell Williams Sr. is pushing back against initial reports tying him to an alleged robbery involving Gucci Mane.According to court documents, Williams Sr. and his son, Pooh, were arrested in connection to an alleged kidnapping and robbery case. The incident reportedly took place on January 10, when Wop was invited to a studio in Texas and allegedly robbed.Prosecutors claim that prior to the robbery, the 1017 Records CEO was forced to sign Pooh Shiesty out of his c]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/pooh-shiestys-father-calls-cap-on-alleged-role-in-gucci-mane-kidnapping/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 22:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/pooh-shiestys-father-calls-cap-on-alleged-role-in-gucci-mane-kidnapping/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Couple Alert? Dr. Dre Seen Holding Hands With ‘The Valley’ Star Michelle Saniei]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source:<br />
It&rsquo;s been four years since Dr. Dre finalized a messy divorce with his ex-wife, Nicole Young, and though he hasn&rsquo;t exactly been painting the town red since then, it looks like the 61-year-old Hip-Hop icon is once again finding his footing on the dating scene.According to TMZ, the legendary music producer was just spotted on a night out on the town with reality TV star Michelle Saniei. Exiting Nobu Malibu over the weekend, Dr. Dre and Michelle Saniei were seen holding hands as]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/new-couple-alert-dr-dre-seen-holding-hands-with-the-valley-star-michelle-saniei/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 20:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/new-couple-alert-dr-dre-seen-holding-hands-with-the-valley-star-michelle-saniei/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dave Chappelle’s 3-Night Residency Opens Netflix Fest]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Courtesy of Netflix / Dave Chappelle: The DreamerNetflix&rsquo;s annual comedy festival will have an iconic opening act, as Dave Chappelle announced that he will be taking part in the 2026 Netflix is a Joke Fest with a bit of a cinematic twist.&nbsp;The announcement came in the form of a trailer featuring Chappelle sitting outside, smoking a cigarette as Oscar-winning actor Morgan Freeman narrates. &ldquo;Dave&rsquo;s pulling up,&rdquo; Freeman intones, adding: &ldquo;And now, we&rsquo;v]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/dave-chappelles-3-night-residency-opens-netflix-fest/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 20:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/dave-chappelles-3-night-residency-opens-netflix-fest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Kids On The Block Are Still Hanging Tough With New Vegas Residency Dates]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Icon Sportswire / GettyNew Kids On The Block aren&rsquo;t done with Las Vegas just yet. The group has confirmed their residency will return this summer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/new-kids-on-the-block-are-still-hanging-tough-with-new-vegas-residency-dates/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 20:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/new-kids-on-the-block-are-still-hanging-tough-with-new-vegas-residency-dates/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The MAGA Girls Are Fighting: Laura Loomer Threatens To Expose Candace Owens]]></title><description><![CDATA[Getty Images / Laura Loomer / Candace OwensThe MAGA infighting between Laura Loomer and Candace Owens is getting very spicy.<br />
Laura Loomer is now claiming that she has some very damaging information on right-wing influencer and former Trump ally Candace Owens, who has turned into one of the biggest critics due to his unjust and stupid war with Iran and the assassination of Charlie Kirk.<br />
&ldquo;George Farmer, the immigrant husband of Candace Owens @RealCandaceO, totaled his truck while driving dru]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/the-maga-girls-are-fighting-laura-loomer-threatens-to-expose-candace-owens/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 20:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/the-maga-girls-are-fighting-laura-loomer-threatens-to-expose-candace-owens/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Voting Rights Act Crippled By Supreme Court, Anger Erupts]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS / GettyOn Wednesday (April 29), the Supreme Court returned a 6-3 decision in Louisiana vs. Callais, a case that challenged the drawing up of a second majority-Black voting district in the state. The decision by the conservative majority leaves the law on the books, but has thoroughly eradicated the racial protections within it, the liberal justices argued.The decision was written by Justice Samuel Alito, a staunch conservative, who dictated that future attempts]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/voting-rights-act-crippled-by-supreme-court-anger-erupts/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 20:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/voting-rights-act-crippled-by-supreme-court-anger-erupts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lil Zay Osama Facing Charges In Alleged Home Invasion Scheme]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Prince Williams / GettyLil Zay Osama is facing charges tied to an alleged home invasion and kidnapping scheme.According to court documents, the Chicago rapper is among several individuals accused of plotting to steal cryptocurrency, cash and other property by restraining victims during a robbery.Prosecutors allege that on March 8, Dashun Brown drove Jalen Chambers, Davis Franklin, and others in a stolen vehicle to a home in Winnetka, where the victims lived. Brown allegedly posed as a fo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/lil-zay-osama-facing-charges-in-alleged-home-invasion-scheme/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 19:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/lil-zay-osama-facing-charges-in-alleged-home-invasion-scheme/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dame Dash Once More Mentions Claim He Discovered Kevin Hart]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dame Dash and his connection to Kevin Hart cannot be denied, as the music executive gave the superstar comedian his first movie role in 2002. In a recent interview, Dame Dash once again mentioned his claim that he discovered the Philadelphia comedian.Sitting with The Art of Dialogue, Dame Dash, 55, explained how he came across Kevin Hart at a comedy club ahead of shooting the 2002 film, Paper Soldiers, which featured the likes of Beanie Sigel, Jay-Z, Capone-N-Noreaga, Stacey Dash, and the late C]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/dame-dash-once-more-mentions-claim-he-discovered-kevin-hart/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 19:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/dame-dash-once-more-mentions-claim-he-discovered-kevin-hart/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Take-Two Interactive CEO Strauss Zelnick Claims ‘GTA 6’ Price Info Is Coming Soon]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rockstar Games / GTA 6<br />
GTA 6 is without a doubt the most anticipated game of the year, and has many wondering if it will also be the first video game priced at $100. According to Take-Two Interactive&rsquo;s CEO, Strauss Zelnick, we will learn that information very soon.<br />
Speaking with Jennifer Maas,&nbsp;Variety&rsquo;s senior business writer for TV and video games at the inaugural Interactive Innovation Conference in Las Vegas, Zelnick was very candid about the jitters he is experiencing as we]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/take-two-interactive-ceo-strauss-zelnick-claims-gta-6-price-info-is-coming-soon/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 17:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/take-two-interactive-ceo-strauss-zelnick-claims-gta-6-price-info-is-coming-soon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boss Don Season: MIKE’s Young World Festival Will Spotlight Max B]]></title><description><![CDATA[Max B has enjoyed a particular amount of status, and his influence on acts like Wiz Khalifa, A$AP Mob, and more is undeniable. MIKE, one of the greatest talents of his generation, will bring his Young World Festival back to Brooklyn, which will spotlight Max B.The Boss Don Biggavelli might not be a household name among twenty-somethings, who make up the bulk of MIKE&rsquo;s devoted fanbase, but his presence at Young World Festival suggests that MIKE, just 27 himself, knows the game and sway that]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/boss-don-season-mikes-young-world-festival-will-spotlight-max-b/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 17:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/boss-don-season-mikes-young-world-festival-will-spotlight-max-b/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Future Asks Judge To Hold His Baby Mama In Contempt Of Court For Talking About Him To The Press]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Prince Williams / GettyAfter years of being hailed and revered as the prime &ldquo;City Boy&rdquo; by an online community of f*ck boys and wannabe players, the self-proclaimed &ldquo;Toxic King,&rdquo; Future, is slowly finding out that hell hath no fury like a woman scorned and wants the courts to help.According to TMZ, Future is taking to the legal system to have one of his many baby mama&rsquo;s silenced as he&rsquo;s asked a judge to find Brittni Mealy in contempt of court for allege]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/future-asks-judge-to-hold-his-baby-mama-in-contempt-of-court-for-talking-about-him-to-the-press/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 16:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/future-asks-judge-to-hold-his-baby-mama-in-contempt-of-court-for-talking-about-him-to-the-press/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Prosecutors Allege D4vd Used Chainsaws To Dismember Teen]]></title><description><![CDATA[The murder case involving R&amp;B singer D4vd is moving forward with a rapid series of developments as prosecutors build their arguments. In a new filing, the prosecution alleges that D4vd purchased chainsaws and other items via online retailers, using them to dismember the teen victim.As reported by the Los Angeles Times, prosecutors in Los Angeles County introduced evidence as they stacked their case against the artist born David Anthony Burke, which went public on Wednesday (April 29).An alar]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/prosecutors-allege-d4vd-used-chainsaws-to-dismember-teen/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 16:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/prosecutors-allege-d4vd-used-chainsaws-to-dismember-teen/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Super Op James Comey Defiant After 2nd DOJ Indictment]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Michael M. Santiago / GettyOn Tuesday (April 28), the Department of Justice announced that they had indicted former FBI director James Comey for a second time, alleging that he threatened the life of President Donald Trump. The indictment also included a warrant for his arrest.The grand jury, convened in North Carolina, returned the indictement in connection with an image that Comey posted on his social media from his walk on a beach in the state last year. The image on Instagram showed]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/super-op-james-comey-defiant-after-2nd-doj-indictment/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 16:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/super-op-james-comey-defiant-after-2nd-doj-indictment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[L’s On Deck: Nigel Sylvester Reveals Air Jordan 4 “Brick After Brick” Release Date]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: @joaandjada / InstagramWe have a release date! No, not for the trailer to Avengers: Doomsday (wtf, Marvel?!), but for the highly anticipated Nigel Sylvester Air Jordan 4 &ldquo;Brick After Brick.&rdquo;Though rumors originally had the new classics dropping May 9, Nigel took to social media to reveal when sneakerheads and hypebeasts can expect to get their hands on the coveted grails: May 22, 2026. The big reveal comes after a clever marketing campaign, which included Jeezy styling in the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/ls-on-deck-nigel-sylvester-reveals-air-jordan-4-brick-after-brick-release-date/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 16:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/ls-on-deck-nigel-sylvester-reveals-air-jordan-4-brick-after-brick-release-date/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DaBaby Claims He Is Just As Good As Drake, J. Cole &amp; Kendrick Lamar [Video]]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: SMG John Paul Jones Arena / SMG John Paul Jones ArenaDaBaby has never been shy about his confidence, but his latest rap ranking take has people looking around the room. The Charlotte rapper believes he belongs in a very specific conversation framed around the The Big 3.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/dababy-claims-he-is-just-as-good-as-drake-j-cole-amp-kendrick-lamar-video/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 16:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/dababy-claims-he-is-just-as-good-as-drake-j-cole-amp-kendrick-lamar-video/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rick Ross &amp; French Montana Verzuz Battle Announced, Social Media Yawns]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Romain Maurice / GettyRick Ross and French Montana are taking their catalogs to the Verzuz stage.Set for May 7, Rozay and Montana will face off in what many are calling one of the more unexpected matchups yet. Both artists have deep discographies, so on paper, it could make for a solid battle, but social media isn&rsquo;t fully convinced.Reactions online have been mixed, with some fans already crack jokes about how the battle might play out.&ldquo;Who gone play a Drake feature first?&rdq]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/rick-ross-amp-french-montana-verzuz-battle-announced-social-media-yawns/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 15:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/rick-ross-amp-french-montana-verzuz-battle-announced-social-media-yawns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Your Tax Dollars Being Wasted: Unqualified  Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth Takes Kid Rock on Apache Helicopter Joy Ride]]></title><description><![CDATA[Getty Images / Kid Rock<br />
Reason 999,999,999 why this current administration is an absolute joke. On Monday, our current highly unqualified Secretary of Defense, Pete Hegseth, took his buddy, culture vulture Kid Rock, for a joy ride in an Army Apache attack helicopter, and yes, it cost you a lot of money.<br />
This latest nonsense, and complete waste of taxpayers&rsquo; money, happened weeks after another incident involving the wannabe rapper, and Apache helicopters flying near his home in Tennessee, w]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/your-tax-dollars-being-wasted-unqualified-secretary-of-defense-pete-hegseth-takes-kid-rock-on-apache-helicopter-joy-ride/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 06:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/your-tax-dollars-being-wasted-unqualified-secretary-of-defense-pete-hegseth-takes-kid-rock-on-apache-helicopter-joy-ride/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Final Fantasy &amp; A Matcha: Square Enix Opening Permanent Cafes In Los Angeles &amp; Shinjuku]]></title><description><![CDATA[RICHARD A. BROOKS / Square Enix<br />
Square Enix, the video game publisher best known for the Final Fantasy RPG series, announced it is launching two officially licensed Cafe &amp; Shop locations in Los Angeles, California, and Shinjuku, Tokyo.The company is looking to move beyond its previous pop-up locations and open two permanent locations that serve as full-service dining and retail environments.<br />
A Breakdown of What To Expect From The Two Square Enix Cafe LocationsThe North America location will]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/final-fantasy-amp-a-matcha-square-enix-opening-permanent-cafes-in-los-angeles-amp-shinjuku/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 00:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/final-fantasy-amp-a-matcha-square-enix-opening-permanent-cafes-in-los-angeles-amp-shinjuku/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Don&rsquo;t Call Me White Girl Talks North Philly Mount Rushmore &amp; Blick Culture]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Hip-Hop Wired / iOneMona, better known as Don&rsquo;t Call Me White Girl, recently sat down with Hip-Hop Wired while in Atlanta for her live podcast event.The Philly native has been making serious noise, especially with her appearances on The Joe Budden Podcast. According to Mona, the link-up with Budden came from mutual respect that naturally turned into a working relationship.&nbsp;&ldquo;Joey was a fan of mine, I was a fan of his and one day he was like &lsquo;Yo come up to the pod.&r]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/donrsquot-call-me-white-girl-talks-north-philly-mount-rushmore-amp-blick-culture/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 00:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/donrsquot-call-me-white-girl-talks-north-philly-mount-rushmore-amp-blick-culture/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[French Montana, Max B &amp; Chase Belly &ldquo;Bet It All,&rdquo; Lil Wayne &amp; Lil Twist &ldquo;Addict&rdquo; &amp; More | Daily Visuals 4.29.26]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Johnny Nunez / GettyEver since touching home after a lengthy prison stint, Max B has really been hard at work dropping off new work and videos in hopes of recapturing the buzz he had before being sentenced to prison in 2009, and as he does he still has the full support of his day-one, French Montana be his side putting the battery in his back (pause).Coming through with some new visuals to &ldquo;Bet It All,&rdquo; French, Max and Chase Belly get iced out and turnt up in the streets of H]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/french-montana-max-b-amp-chase-belly-ldquobet-it-allrdquo-lil-wayne-amp-lil-twist-ldquoaddictrdquo-amp-more-daily-visuals-42926/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 23:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/french-montana-max-b-amp-chase-belly-ldquobet-it-allrdquo-lil-wayne-amp-lil-twist-ldquoaddictrdquo-amp-more-daily-visuals-42926/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Big Boi Joins “We Ran The City” Documentary On 1996 Atlanta Olympics As Executive Producer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Realtor.com / YoutubeBig Boi is bringing his ATL stamp to the big screen, officially joining the upcoming We Ran The City documentary as an executive producer.&nbsp;It doesn&rsquo;t get more Atlanta than this. Having the Outkast legend involved adds a layer of authenticity to a story rooted in city&rsquo;s history. The film will be directed by Jami McCoy, who also serves as an executive producer alongside Big Boi and Robert Slocum.The documentary will take viewers back to the years leadi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/big-boi-joins-we-ran-the-city-documentary-on-1996-atlanta-olympics-as-executive-producer/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 22:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/big-boi-joins-we-ran-the-city-documentary-on-1996-atlanta-olympics-as-executive-producer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[No One Asked For This: Donald Trump Will Desecrate U.S. Passports With His Orange Mug]]></title><description><![CDATA[Getty Images / Donald TrumpPeople use their passports to jetset out of the country to get away from Donald Trump and his political nonsense, but that&rsquo;s about to change when Trump puts his face in some U.S. passports.<br />
We wished we were making this up, but it is indeed happening.<br />
Orange Mussolini is notorious for slapping his name on things, mostly buildings. Still, he is taking this practice to another level during his second unfortunate stint as President of the United States.<br />
He has alrea]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/no-one-asked-for-this-donald-trump-will-desecrate-us-passports-with-his-orange-mug/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 21:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/no-one-asked-for-this-donald-trump-will-desecrate-us-passports-with-his-orange-mug/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Every Brand That Used Drake’s ‘ICEMAN’ Roll Out As A Marketing Blizzard]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Drake/Instagram / Drake/InstagramDrake&rsquo;s ICEMAN rollout got the whole internet talking, and now brands everywhere are putting their own spin on it.This ain&rsquo;t new for Drizzy, back in 2021 he dropped Certified Lover Boy. The cover full of pregnant emojis had everybody from Crocs to the Maury show, flipping it into their own marketing plays.Fast forward to now, with May 24 coming up, Drake revealed his release date in true viral fashion, placing massive blocks of ice outside Gyu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/every-brand-that-used-drakes-iceman-roll-out-as-a-marketing-blizzard/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 19:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/every-brand-that-used-drakes-iceman-roll-out-as-a-marketing-blizzard/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ted Lasso Preps Fourth Season, Drops Teaser &amp; Release Date]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ted Lasso, Apple TV&rsquo;s award-winning comedy series, remains one of television&rsquo;s critically acclaimed series for good reason. With the news that Ted Lasso is returning for a fourth season, the streamer unveiled a teaser clip along with the release date.<br />
Ted Lasso, starring Jason Sudeikis in the eponymous role of the goofy but well-meaning soccer coach, concluded its third season in 2023 with many redemptive arcs and open-ended storylines closed in a neat bow. However, it was clear that]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/ted-lasso-preps-fourth-season-drops-teaser-amp-release-date/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 19:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/ted-lasso-preps-fourth-season-drops-teaser-amp-release-date/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jay-Z Named One Of NYT’s 30 Greatest Living American Songwriters]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jay-Z hasn&rsquo;t released a solo full-length project in nearly a decade, but he still commands the attention of Hip-Hop fans the world over. In a recent chat, Jay-Z shared how he discovered the art of rhyming, longevity in the game, and how being authentic is essential.The New York Times named Jay-Z, born Shawn Carter, one of its 30 Greatest Living American Songwriters, and one of the publication&rsquo;s reporters, Jody Rosen, sat down with the Brooklyn star in Los Angeles.<br />
In the early portio]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/jay-z-named-one-of-nyts-30-greatest-living-american-songwriters/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 16:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/jay-z-named-one-of-nyts-30-greatest-living-american-songwriters/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Offset Alleges Security Guard Spat On Him Before Fight]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Prince Williams / ATLPics.NetOffset is fighting a lawsuit filed by a security guard at a Los Angeles dispensary who accuses him of assault.According to the complaint, Jim Sanchez claims the incident happened at a MedMen LAX location, where he asked Offset for identification upon entry. Sanchez alleges the request led to an argument, and that the rapper responded by punching him.Sanchez also claims that after the initial altercation, members of Offset&rsquo;s entourage joined in, allegedl]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/offset-alleges-security-guard-spat-on-him-before-fight/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 16:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/offset-alleges-security-guard-spat-on-him-before-fight/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BIRTHDAY BASH XXX: Devin Steel's Playlist]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: R1 Digital / R1<br />
As we count down the days to Hot 107.9&rsquo;s Birthday Bash XXX, we are inviting some of our staff to share their favorite tracks to create their ultimate Birthday Bash playlists!<br />
First up: We have none other than the boss himself, Devin Steel. As Hot&rsquo;s Program Director and a well-known DJ, we should&rsquo;ve known he was up for the challenge, given that he shared 41 tracks on his playlist. (Because, according to him, 30 wasn&rsquo;t enough. LOL)We can&rsquo;t be]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/birthday-bash-xxx-devin-steels-playlist/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 23:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/birthday-bash-xxx-devin-steels-playlist/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Django/Zorro Movie Based On Quentin Tarantino Comic Book Resurrected At Sony]]></title><description><![CDATA[Getty Images / Django Unchained / ZorroWe didn&rsquo;t have this one on our bingo cards, but a Django/Zorro crossover film is in the works after initially being put on ice.The film is based on the comic book series co-written by Quentin Tarantino&nbsp;and Matt Wagner that features Django and Zorro, was revived by Sony, and has Oscar-winner Brian Helgeland (L.A. Confidential) attached to write it.<br />
Variety reports that the movie will follow Django, the formerly enslaved person turned bounty hunter]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/djangozorro-movie-based-on-quentin-tarantino-comic-book-resurrected-at-sony/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 23:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/djangozorro-movie-based-on-quentin-tarantino-comic-book-resurrected-at-sony/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Moves Forward With $118M “Cop City” Project Featuring AI Surveillance Network]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: (Photo By Raymond Boyd/Getty Images) / (Photo By Raymond Boyd/Getty Images)Atlanta is in the early stages of building a $118 million training center tied to the controversial &ldquo;Cop City&rdquo; project.The initiative includes the use of AI-powered surveillance designed to help keep the city safer, not through manpower, but through surveillance cameras. Officials say the system can flag potential criminal activity, read license plates, track movement and provide real-time monitoring f]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/atlanta-moves-forward-with-118m-cop-city-project-featuring-ai-surveillance-network/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 22:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/atlanta-moves-forward-with-118m-cop-city-project-featuring-ai-surveillance-network/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[THE HOT BOX: Devin Steel &amp; The Legends of Birthday Bash Past]]></title><description><![CDATA[&#10005;Source: Paige Boyd / R1 DigitalTurn up and pay tribute to the legends who&rsquo;ve owned the stage at Birthday Bash over the years with Devin Steel&rsquo;s latest mix inside The Hot Box.<br />
This Southern hip-hop journey unites the culture by spotlighting anthems from artists who have made Birthday Bash an unforgettable celebration year after year. Whether you&rsquo;re revisiting the hits that defined your favorite summer moments or soaking up pure Southern energy, this mix honors the icons&]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/the-hot-box-devin-steel-amp-the-legends-of-birthday-bash-past/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 21:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/the-hot-box-devin-steel-amp-the-legends-of-birthday-bash-past/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Migos Album On The Way? Quavo &amp; Offset Allude To New Project]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Danielle Degrasse-Alston / press handoutQuavo and Offset might have one last move lined up, this time in honor of Takeoff.Fans have been calling for the two to reunite and deliver another Migos project, but past differences have kept that from happening. Still, Quavo recently took to Instagram with a cryptic message that hinted something could be on the way.&ldquo;Warriors never fold. Jobs not finished. TAKEOFF ALBUM. UNC N PHEW 2. LAST ????? ALBUM. REAL MIGO BLOOD RUN IN MY VIENS!!!! AI]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/migos-album-on-the-way-quavo-amp-offset-allude-to-new-project/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 20:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/migos-album-on-the-way-quavo-amp-offset-allude-to-new-project/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Washington DC Area Rapper HavinMotion Dies At 22]]></title><description><![CDATA[HavinMotion just released his latest full-length project earlier this year, but tragedy has struck for the family and friends of the rising Maryland-based rapper. According to police reports, HavinMotion was shot and killed in Washington, DC&rsquo;s Southeast section last Thursday (April 23).HavinMotion, real name Dwayne Isaacs, hailed from Bryans Road, Md., in Charles County, according to a report from Complex. In a police report from Washington&rsquo;s Metropolitan Police Department (MPD), Isa]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/washington-dc-area-rapper-havinmotion-dies-at-22/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 20:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/washington-dc-area-rapper-havinmotion-dies-at-22/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Megan Thee Stallion&rsquo;s Broadway Run Ends Early, Mase &amp; Cam&rsquo;ron Share Tired Sexist Opinion On Her Breakup With Klay Thompson]]></title><description><![CDATA[Getty Images / Megan Thee Stallion / Cam&rsquo;ron / MaseFollowing the massive news that she kicked Klay Thompson to the curb for cheating, Megan Thee Stallion announced her history-making Broadway run in Moulin Rouge! The Musical is ending early.<br />
Hotties were already furious at Klay Thompson for playing in the leader of the Hot Girls&rsquo; face by allegedly cheating on her and telling her he can&rsquo;t be in a monogamous relationship. Now they are blaming the struggling hooper for not being a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/megan-thee-stallionrsquos-broadway-run-ends-early-mase-amp-camrsquoron-share-tired-sexist-opinion-on-her-breakup-with-klay-thompson/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 19:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/megan-thee-stallionrsquos-broadway-run-ends-early-mase-amp-camrsquoron-share-tired-sexist-opinion-on-her-breakup-with-klay-thompson/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Third Man Admits Guilt In Connection To Jam Master Jay’s Murder]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 2002 murder of Run-DMC group member Jam Master Jay has an additional lane of closure added after a third man admitted guilt in connection to the crime. Jay Bryant told a federal judge that he was responsible for allowing Jam Master Jay&rsquo;s assailants inside a Queens studio to carry out the killing.As reported by NBC News, Jay Bryant, 52, was charged almost three years ago, and at the time, Bryant pleaded not guilty. That tune changed on Monday after Bryant pleaded guilty to the murder ch]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/third-man-admits-guilt-in-connection-to-jam-master-jays-murder/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 18:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/third-man-admits-guilt-in-connection-to-jam-master-jays-murder/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[G Herbo Pokes Fun At Himself After NBA Live 09 Photo Posted]]></title><description><![CDATA[G Herbo might be known for his bone-chilling street tales from his days on the block in Chicago, but it&rsquo;s good to know he&rsquo;s got a sense of humor. After the community page for NBA 2K26 gamers posted an image supposedly from NBA Live 09, G Herbo reshared the image for humorous reasons.On Sunday, the @NBA2KMovement X account posted an image of retired NBA player Shawn Marion from the NBA Live 09 game in a Miami Heat jersey. The player model in the image truly resembled G Herbo, promptin]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/g-herbo-pokes-fun-at-himself-after-nba-live-09-photo-posted/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 18:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/g-herbo-pokes-fun-at-himself-after-nba-live-09-photo-posted/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[THE HOT BOX: DJ Geronimo In The Mix For Birthday Bash XXX]]></title><description><![CDATA[&#10005;Source: Paige Boyd / R1 DigitalStep into the vibe and turn the volume all the way up with DJ Geronimo&rsquo;s The Hot Box mix&mdash;your official preview for Hot 107.9&rsquo;s Birthday Bash XXX. Headlining the party is Atlanta&rsquo;s own T.I., bringing iconic Southern swagger to the stage alongside a lineup that includes Waka Flocka Flame, Gucci Mane, Soulja Boy, and 2 Chainz. This mix is stacked with anthems that shaped the scene and tracks still running the clubs. If you&rsquo;re all]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/the-hot-box-dj-geronimo-in-the-mix-for-birthday-bash-xxx/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 18:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/the-hot-box-dj-geronimo-in-the-mix-for-birthday-bash-xxx/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Drake, Adin Ross, DJ Akademiks Subjects In Betting Lawsuit]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source:<br />
A new federal lawsuit filed on Wednesday (April 22) has named rap superstar Drake, controversial streamer Adin Ross and media personality DJ Akademiks, alleging them with being involved in illegal gambling and racketeering. The suit was filed in New Jersey and also includes the online casino site Stake.us.<br />
The plaintiff, Jason Nufio, claimed he lost money with the website and that the site violates the regulations of New Jersey. Drake has often promoted Stake on his social media platform]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/drake-adin-ross-dj-akademiks-subjects-in-betting-lawsuit/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 17:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/drake-adin-ross-dj-akademiks-subjects-in-betting-lawsuit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[StockX Introduces New “Store At StockX” Selling Method]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: StockX / StockXIn 2026, sneaker resellers are finding that the secondary market just isn&rsquo;t what it used to be, but still, StockX is trying to keep people engaged in the hustle and has introduced a new method to move product at a faster and more cost-effective pace.Over the weekend, StockX introduced its new &ldquo;Store At StockX&rdquo; program, which basically allows people to buy and sell product without ever having possession of them. Huh? What in the NFT?!Apparently, the new me]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/stockx-introduces-new-store-at-stockx-selling-method/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 17:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/stockx-introduces-new-store-at-stockx-selling-method/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Michael Jackson Biopic Moonwalks To Record-Setting $217M Global Opening]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Lionsgate Pictures / Lionsgate PicturesThe King of Pop is still doing King of Pop things. Michael has just broken the box office record for a biopic.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/michael-jackson-biopic-moonwalks-to-record-setting-217m-global-opening/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 17:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/michael-jackson-biopic-moonwalks-to-record-setting-217m-global-opening/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jim Jones Puts Lowe’s Manager On Blast After Police Called On Him]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Bernard Beanz Smalls / Bernard Beanz Smalls,Jim Jones recently had an encounter at Lowe&rsquo;s, which led to him calling out the store on social media.According to Capo, the situation started while he was shopping for locks and noticed a price listed at $78. He says a store manager then accused him of switched price tags in to get the item at a lower cost, which escalated the situation.Things quickly went left, and police were ultimately called to the scene. The Harlem rapper shared his]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/jim-jones-puts-lowes-manager-on-blast-after-police-called-on-him/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 15:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/jim-jones-puts-lowes-manager-on-blast-after-police-called-on-him/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Is Rap Becoming Bad Kareoke!?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Is Rap Becoming Bad Kareoke!?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/is-rap-becoming-bad-kareoke/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 03:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/is-rap-becoming-bad-kareoke/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CNN’s Dana Bash Draws Ire For “Heated Rhetoric” Question]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Chip Somodevilla / GettyOn Sunday (April 26), CNN&rsquo;s State of the Union was primarily focused on the shooting that took place outside of the White House Correspondents&rsquo; Association dinner, which led host Dana Bash to allege that Democratic lawmakers&rsquo; use of &ldquo;hateful rhetoric&rdquo; was responsible for the incident. The comments earned her severe backlash.After leading off with the allegation, Bash asked her guest, Congressman Jamie Raskin (D-Md.), &ldquo;Do you thi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/cnns-dana-bash-draws-ire-for-heated-rhetoric-question/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 02:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/cnns-dana-bash-draws-ire-for-heated-rhetoric-question/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[HB On The Scene + Everything You Need To Know About The 2026 Met Gala]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Mike Coppola / GettyEvery first Monday in May, Hollywood and industry elite assemble at the stairs of the Metropolitian Museum of Art for the Super Bowl of fashion. This year, the prestigious Met Gala takes place on May 4 and HelloBeautiful will be on the scene. We made our red carpet debut last year, proving our audience and millions of eye on social media with in the moment updates and first glimpses at all the big fashion moments.<br />
HB&rsquo;s editorial director Shamika Sanders, HB&rsqu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/hb-on-the-scene-everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-2026-met-gala/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 00:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/hb-on-the-scene-everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-2026-met-gala/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nicolas Cage Swings Into Action As Spidey P.I. In Latest Trailer For ‘Spider-Noir’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sony Pictures Television for MGM+ and Prime Video / Spider-NoirNicolas Cage is back in the Marvel Universe, but he&rsquo;s not playing Johnny Blaze, aka the Ghost Rider, he&rsquo;s Spider-Man Noir.<br />
The first trailer for Sony Pictures Television&rsquo;s&nbsp;Spider-Noir&nbsp;dropped at CCXPMX26 in Mexico City, where the series stars Lamorne Morris, Li Jun Li, Jack Huston, and Karen Rodriguez were in attendance, along with creator and co-showrunner Oren Uziel, to debut the new look at the series c]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/nicolas-cage-swings-into-action-as-spidey-pi-in-latest-trailer-for-spider-noir/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 23:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/nicolas-cage-swings-into-action-as-spidey-pi-in-latest-trailer-for-spider-noir/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chris Brown Goes On Ego-Trip While Responding To Fan Backlash Over Tour Announcement]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Publicity / RCAChris Brown has been facing heavy backlash following the announcement of his upcoming tour with Usher.Given his past, including domestic violence allegations, some fans have been vocal about not supporting the tour. The reaction online has been split, with others still showing excitement for the shows. Breezy, however, made it clear he&rsquo;s not moved by the criticism and believes the demand will still be there.&ldquo;The funniest and the weirdest sh*t ever to me is the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/chris-brown-goes-on-ego-trip-while-responding-to-fan-backlash-over-tour-announcement/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 21:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/chris-brown-goes-on-ego-trip-while-responding-to-fan-backlash-over-tour-announcement/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chrisean Rock Is Ready For Boxing!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chrisean Rock Is Ready For Boxing!]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/chrisean-rock-is-ready-for-boxing/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 21:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/chrisean-rock-is-ready-for-boxing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nicki Minaj’s Personal Life &amp; Professional Life Are Colliding]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nicki Minaj’s Personal Life &amp; Professional Life Are Colliding]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/nicki-minajs-personal-life-amp-professional-life-are-colliding/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 21:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/nicki-minajs-personal-life-amp-professional-life-are-colliding/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hit Dog Hollering? : Donald Trump Reacts BIGLY To Jeffrey Epstein Mention During ’60 Minutes’ Interview]]></title><description><![CDATA[Al Drago / Donald Trump<br />
Donald Trump reacted BIGLY during a 60 Minutes interview when disgraced child sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein&rsquo;s name was brought up.Trump has been running his mouth following the MHCD shooting. He followed up on that disastrous impromptu press conference, where he used the moment to push for the ballroom vanity project with an interview with 60 Minutes, and unsurprisingly, he couldn&rsquo;t keep his cool.<br />
Donald Trump Is Very Sensitive Regarding Jeffrey Epstein<br />
Orang]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/hit-dog-hollering-donald-trump-reacts-bigly-to-jeffrey-epstein-mention-during-60-minutes-interview/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 19:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/hit-dog-hollering-donald-trump-reacts-bigly-to-jeffrey-epstein-mention-during-60-minutes-interview/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shyne Is Gifted The Key To Brooklyn By Borough President, Antonio Reynoso]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: JC Olivera / GettyShyne&lsquo;s rap career may not have panned out the way he might&rsquo;ve hoped for, but luckily for him he&rsquo;s made quite the productive life for himself and is now being recognized by the borough he called home for a large part of his life, Brooklyn.According to Complex, the &ldquo;That&rsquo;s Gangsta&rdquo; rapper was gifted the key to Brooklyn by Borough President Antonio Reynoso this past weekend at a community-focused event in Flatbush, Brooklyn. The Belizea]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/shyne-is-gifted-the-key-to-brooklyn-by-borough-president-antonio-reynoso/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 17:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/shyne-is-gifted-the-key-to-brooklyn-by-borough-president-antonio-reynoso/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Celeste Rivas’ Family Speaks Out After Disturbing Autopsy Details Emerge]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: FREDERIC J. BROWN / GettyCeleste Rivas&rsquo; family is speaking through unimaginable grief after disturbing new autopsy details surfaced in her case.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/celeste-rivas-family-speaks-out-after-disturbing-autopsy-details-emerge/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 16:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/celeste-rivas-family-speaks-out-after-disturbing-autopsy-details-emerge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meek Mill Claims Label Is Blocking His Music After Going Independent]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Prince Williams / GettyMeek Mill says his move to independence may be coming with consequences.The Philly rapper recently claimed there could be behind-the-scenes efforts working against, him alleging that labels are discouraging decision makers from playing his music and promoters from booking him following his decision to go independent.&ldquo;When I went independent they tried to kill my name&hellip;I did a report of my streaming like when &lsquo;Cybertruck&rsquo; and &lsquo;5AM in Ph]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/meek-mill-claims-label-is-blocking-his-music-after-going-independent/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 16:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/meek-mill-claims-label-is-blocking-his-music-after-going-independent/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Following WHCD Shooting, Donald Trump Expresses Need For His White House Ballroom Vanity Project]]></title><description><![CDATA[Anadolu / Donald TrumpWe can&rsquo;t make this up even if we tried. Donald Trump used last night&rsquo;s shooting at the White House Correspondents&rsquo; Dinner on Saturday&nbsp;to talk about his vanity project, the White House ballroom.<br />
Donald Trump and his group of unqualified cabinet members quickly ran to the White House press briefing room, where Orange Mussolini hopped in front of the podium to talk about the shooting, and made a case for his useless White House ballroom.Yes, he really di]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/following-whcd-shooting-donald-trump-expresses-need-for-his-white-house-ballroom-vanity-project/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2026 18:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/following-whcd-shooting-donald-trump-expresses-need-for-his-white-house-ballroom-vanity-project/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[President Trump Evacuated From White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner]]></title><description><![CDATA[President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump were evacuated from their tables at the White House Correspondents&rsquo; Dinner. Reports are still developing, but three loud bangs were said to be heard, and a suspect is reportedly dead at the scene.POLITICO reports that President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump were sitting at a table inside a ballroom at the Washington Hilton on Saturday (April 25). As captured in several camera images, the scene in which the president and his wi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/president-trump-evacuated-from-white-house-correspondents-association-dinner/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2026 03:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/president-trump-evacuated-from-white-house-correspondents-association-dinner/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Megan Thee Stallion Says Klay Thompson Cheated On Her, Social Media Drags Benchwarmer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Megan Thee Stallion and Klay Thompson appeared to be one of the hottest celebrity couples in recent times, but things are now looking the other way. Taking to social media, Megan Thee Stallion says Klay Thompson cheated on her, and social media is dragging the Dallas Mavericks&rsquo; second-stringer by the waves.In a Saturday (April 25) post via her Instagram Stories feed, Megan Thee Stallion wrote the following:Cheating, had me around your whole family playing house&hellip; got &lsquo;cold feet]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/megan-thee-stallion-says-klay-thompson-cheated-on-her-social-media-drags-benchwarmer/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 23:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/megan-thee-stallion-says-klay-thompson-cheated-on-her-social-media-drags-benchwarmer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Candace Owens The Latest Recipient of Donald Trump’s Racist “Low IQ” Insult]]></title><description><![CDATA[Getty Images / Donald Trump / Candace OwensCandace Owens finally learned that even if you think you are aligned with them, they will still treat you like you&rsquo;re the rest of them after Donald Trump hit her with the favorite insult he loves to lob at Black people and people of color.<br />
President Donald Trump took his ongoing feud with right-wing political commentator Candace Owens to another level Friday evening.<br />
On his lame social media platform, Truth Social, Trump shared a doctored TIME mag]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/candace-owens-the-latest-recipient-of-donald-trumps-racist-low-iq-insult/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 18:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/candace-owens-the-latest-recipient-of-donald-trumps-racist-low-iq-insult/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Petition Calls For Ban Of D4vd’s Music From Streaming Sites]]></title><description><![CDATA[As the murder case connected to R&amp;B singer D4vd develops, some are calling for an end to his music being featured on streaming sites. A Change.org petition has gone out to the wider public, asking streaming sites to remove D4vd&rsquo;s music from their platforms.D4vd, who was arrested last week in connection with the murder of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. Below, we&rsquo;re sharing a portion of the petition, and we wish to warn that the details in the description might be disturbing]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/petition-calls-for-ban-of-d4vds-music-from-streaming-sites/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 18:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/petition-calls-for-ban-of-d4vds-music-from-streaming-sites/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Say Hello To My Little Mortgage: ‘Scarface’ Mansion Goes Up For $237M]]></title><description><![CDATA[The house made famous by&nbsp;Scarface&nbsp;is now on the market, and of course, the price tag is doing the absolute most.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/say-hello-to-my-little-mortgage-scarface-mansion-goes-up-for-237m/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 17:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/say-hello-to-my-little-mortgage-scarface-mansion-goes-up-for-237m/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rappers Who Cooned, Oops, We Mean Performed For Trump]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source:<br />
Nelly is back in the hot seat. After already catching smoke for performing at Donald Trump&rsquo;s 2025 Liberty Ball, the St. Louis rapper is reportedly keeping the Trump (and Trump-related) bookings alive with a performance at Executive Branch, the members-only Washington, D.C. club connected to Donald Trump Jr. Just like last time, the internet did not need a full press conference to form an opinion. Folks saw the headline, did the math, and started cooking.<br />
The reason the reaction is]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/rappers-who-cooned-oops-we-mean-performed-for-trump/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 23:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/rappers-who-cooned-oops-we-mean-performed-for-trump/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suspect In Killing Big Boi’s Uncle Denied Bail]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Realtor.com / YoutubeA Fulton County judge has denied bond for a teenager accused in the killing of Remoin Patton Sr., the uncle of Big Boi.Back in June 2025, the 62-year-old was shot and killed in Atlanta. According to reports, the incident stemmed from a traffic dispute that escalated into a deadly confrontation. Jabyrion Crumbley has been charged in connection to the shooting and is facing multiple charges.&nbsp;As of recently, a judge denied the 19-year-old&rsquo;s request for bond,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/suspect-in-killing-big-bois-uncle-denied-bail/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 21:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/suspect-in-killing-big-bois-uncle-denied-bail/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US Soldier Involved In Operation To Capture Nicolas Maduro Arrested For Insider Trading On Polymarket]]></title><description><![CDATA[XNY/Star Max / Nicolas Maduro<br />
It was no secret that someone made over $400,000 on Polymarket betting on the operation that led to the arrest of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro. We now know that person&rsquo;s name: Gannon Ken Van Dyke.<br />
The Southern District of New York announced the arrest of Van Dyke, booking him on several charges, including the use of confidential information for personal gain.<br />
According to the indictment, Van Dyke was directly involved in the planning and execution of &l]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/us-soldier-involved-in-operation-to-capture-nicolas-maduro-arrested-for-insider-trading-on-polymarket/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 19:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/us-soldier-involved-in-operation-to-capture-nicolas-maduro-arrested-for-insider-trading-on-polymarket/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nicki Minaj To Attend White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nicki Minaj is leaning into her alignment with President Donald Trump and is reportedly attending one of the top political events this weekend. According to reports, Nicki Minaj will be a guest at the White House Correspondents&rsquo; Association Dinner, along with other notable figures within President Trump&rsquo;s orbit.As reported by USA Today, Nicki Minaj is one of the expected guests for the White House Correspondents&rsquo; Dinner, an annual event that brings together politicians and jour]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/nicki-minaj-to-attend-white-house-correspondents-association-dinner/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 16:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/nicki-minaj-to-attend-white-house-correspondents-association-dinner/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Offset Unfazed After Hospital Release, “People Get Shot Every Day “]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Paras Griffin / GettyTough times don&rsquo;t last, but tough people do, and Offset is living proof of that.After being shot a few weeks ago, the former Migos rapper is already back in motion. In a sit-down with Andy Bachman, Set made it clear that no matter the situation, the work doesn&rsquo;t stop.&ldquo;We here man, I&rsquo;m pushing. At the end of the day the grind don&rsquo;t stop. I don&rsquo;t want nobody to feel sorry for me, or no sh*t like that. People get shot every day bro.&r]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/offset-unfazed-after-hospital-release-people-get-shot-every-day-/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 16:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/offset-unfazed-after-hospital-release-people-get-shot-every-day-/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Investigation Into NY Times Reporter Who Wrote About Kash Patel’s Girlfriend Sparks Concern Among FBI Insiders]]></title><description><![CDATA[Anadolu / Kash PatelHighly unqualified FBI Director Kash Patel&rsquo;s behavior is starting to worry his own agents.<br />
After claims of Kash Patel allegedly getting egregiously hammered, leading to &ldquo;unexplained absences&rdquo; and his security detail having to use SWAT team equipment to wake him up after a night of drinking, there is new reporting claiming FBI insiders are very alarmed after learning of investigations into a New York Times reporter who wrote about Kash Patel&rsquo;s girlfrien]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/investigation-into-ny-times-reporter-who-wrote-about-kash-patels-girlfriend-sparks-concern-among-fbi-insiders/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 05:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/investigation-into-ny-times-reporter-who-wrote-about-kash-patels-girlfriend-sparks-concern-among-fbi-insiders/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[D4vd Had Child Pornography On Phone According To Prosecutors]]></title><description><![CDATA[R&amp;B singer D4vd, currently facing murder charges in connection with the death of a 14-year-old girl, appeared in a Los Angeles Court for a preliminary hearing. Prosecutors made statements and shared that police discovered child pornography images on his phone, among other findings.<br />
The Los Angeles Times shared details of the hearing where D4vd, real name David Anthony Burke, appeared in an orange jumpsuit. The singer was arrested last Thursday (April 16) at his Hollywood Hills home and forma]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/d4vd-had-child-pornography-on-phone-according-to-prosecutors/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 01:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/d4vd-had-child-pornography-on-phone-according-to-prosecutors/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Microsoft Gaming Is Gone, Xbox Is Back !]]></title><description><![CDATA[NurPhoto / XboxAshar Sharma continues to cook! During a recent town hall, she closed the chapter on Microsoft Gaming and announced that Xbox is back.<br />
It&rsquo;s been a week of nothing but good news coming out of Xbox with the newly minted CEO Ashar Sharma hitting the ground running, and looking to restore the faith that was lost in the company over the years.<br />
Microsoft Gaming Is No More!Days after announcing Xbox Game Pass Ultimate is getting a price cut, teasing a mysterious partnership with Di]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/microsoft-gaming-is-gone-xbox-is-back-/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 00:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/microsoft-gaming-is-gone-xbox-is-back-/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Here’s Where You Can Watch NBA YoungBoy’s Documentary ‘American YoungBoy’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Julia Beverly / GettyYoungBoy Never Broke Again has reached that rare level of rap fame where the music is only part of the story. At this point, he is not just a hitmaker with a rabid fan base &mdash; he is a full-blown phenomenon, the kind of artist who can turn chaos, controversy, loyalty, and real-life emotion into a whole world his supporters feel like they live inside. So the fact that American YoungBoy is now playing in theaters feels wild, but not random. It feels like the next s]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/heres-where-you-can-watch-nba-youngboys-documentary-american-youngboy/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 23:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/heres-where-you-can-watch-nba-youngboys-documentary-american-youngboy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Podcaster Jonathan Dupiton Arrested For Unemployment Fraud]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Julia Beverly / GettyJonathan Dupiton has been arrested and sentenced to seven years in federal prison following a fraud conviction.The Atlanta-based podcaster, known for hosting &ldquo;Rich and Unemployed,&rdquo; was found guilty of using stolen identities to obtain millions of dollars in unemployment insurance benefits, according to officials.U.S. Attorney Theodore S. Hertzberg detailed the case, which dates back to the COVID-19 pandemic.&nbsp;&ldquo;During the pandemic, while citizens]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/podcaster-jonathan-dupiton-arrested-for-unemployment-fraud/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 22:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/podcaster-jonathan-dupiton-arrested-for-unemployment-fraud/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Social Media Tells Trick Daddy “Uh Huh, Okay, Shut Up,” After He Trashes Older Women]]></title><description><![CDATA[Julia Beverly /Trick DaddyMiami Hip-Hop legend Trick Daddy is doubling down on his disdain for dating older women and sharing his reasoning why he only entertains younger ones.<br />
Speaking with the Art of Dialogue, the 51-year-old &ldquo;Nann&rdquo; crafter was asked about his reluctance to date women over the age of 36, and he was brutally honest, while being loud and wrong at the same time.<br />
&ldquo;Yeah, I&rsquo;m tired of them bitches,&rdquo; Trick Daddy said. &ldquo;The older you get the more se]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/social-media-tells-trick-daddy-uh-huh-okay-shut-up-after-he-trashes-older-women/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 22:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/social-media-tells-trick-daddy-uh-huh-okay-shut-up-after-he-trashes-older-women/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Police Department Fires Officer After Viral Racist Rant]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Houston Police Department fired one of its officers after they were seen in a video spewing racist slurs, which later went viral. Officer Ashley Gonzalez was seen in a video aiming harsh words at Black people and voicing stereotypes, prompting the Houston Police Officers&rsquo; Union and the Houston Police Department to speak out.As reported by local outlet KPRC 2, a video featuring Ashley Gonzalez went viral on Facebook, with the former officer seen using racist slurs aimed at Black people.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/houston-police-department-fires-officer-after-viral-racist-rant/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 21:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/houston-police-department-fires-officer-after-viral-racist-rant/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Donald Trump’s Top Terror Official, Julia Varvaro, Exposed On Sugar Daddy Website]]></title><description><![CDATA[Getty Images / Westend61 / Top Trump OfficialRemember when Donald Trump said he hires nothing but the &ldquo;best people&rdquo; to work in his administration? Well, that continues to be a lie following the reports of a top terror official being exposed on a website where women look for sugar daddies.<br />
Apparently, Julia Varvaro isn&rsquo;t making enough as a Department of Homeland Security deputy assistant secretary for counterterrorism to fund her lifestyle, so she needs sugar daddies.<br />
According]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/donald-trumps-top-terror-official-julia-varvaro-exposed-on-sugar-daddy-website/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 20:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/donald-trumps-top-terror-official-julia-varvaro-exposed-on-sugar-daddy-website/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Julio Foolio Murder Suspect Allegedly Implied Guilt While Alone In Interrogation Room]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: @julio_foolio / InstagramDavion Murphy, suspect in the killing of Julio Foolio, allegedly made incriminating gestures while left alone in an interrogation room, according to officials.Reports claim that after his arrest, Murphy began mimicking holding a firearm and appeared to act out shooting toward the room camera, behavior they argue points to his alleged involvement in the crime.Prosecutors pointed at his act in the room saying, &ldquo;That&rsquo;s Mr. Murphy when he was arrested. In]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/julio-foolio-murder-suspect-allegedly-implied-guilt-while-alone-in-interrogation-room/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 19:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/julio-foolio-murder-suspect-allegedly-implied-guilt-while-alone-in-interrogation-room/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nigel Sylvester Drops New Mobile Game In Anticipation For The Release Of His “Brick After Brick” Air Jordan 4]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Jordan Brand / Jordan BrandSneaker collectors know that the Nigel Sylvester Air Jordan 4 &ldquo;Brick After Brick&rdquo; is now the prime target of sneakerheads around the globe and with the May 9th release date steadily approaching expect the hype to reach a fever pitch once the week of the release comes around the corner.With resale on pairs already surpassing $1,200, hype beasts will be doing what they can to get their hands on a pair and Nigel Sylvester is looking to capitalize off t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/nigel-sylvester-drops-new-mobile-game-in-anticipation-for-the-release-of-his-brick-after-brick-air-jordan-4/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 17:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/nigel-sylvester-drops-new-mobile-game-in-anticipation-for-the-release-of-his-brick-after-brick-air-jordan-4/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brooklyn Rapper Sinthoro Upper Shot &amp; Killed By Stepson Over Weed Dispute]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sinthoro Upper, a rapper on the rise in Brooklyn with a buzzing local hit, was tragically shot and killed by his stepson after an argument. Sinthoro Upper was shot in the chest and arm by his stepson over smoking marijuana inside the home they shared with the boy&rsquo;s pregnant mother.<br />
The New York Post reports that Sinthoro Upper, real name Jamel Davis, was starting to find his footing as an artist with his song &ldquo;Slidin'&rdquo; getting noticed by the likes of 50 Cent and playing on loca]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/brooklyn-rapper-sinthoro-upper-shot-amp-killed-by-stepson-over-weed-dispute/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 16:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/brooklyn-rapper-sinthoro-upper-shot-amp-killed-by-stepson-over-weed-dispute/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[“Pause” Wiz Khalifa For This Prank]]></title><description><![CDATA[“Pause” Wiz Khalifa For This Prank]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/pause-wiz-khalifa-for-this-prank/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 16:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/pause-wiz-khalifa-for-this-prank/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kanye West Expected To Perform At Italy’s Hellwat Festival After UK Entry Denial]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: (Photo by Rich Fury/VF20/Getty Images for Vanity Fair) / (Photo by Rich Fury/VF20/Getty Images for Vanity Fair)Kanye West has been at a crossroads following backlash over his past antisemitic comments.Earlier this year, Ye was tapped to headline both nights of Wireless Festival. Shortly after the announcement, backlash began to build, with major sponsor like Pepsi reportedly pulling out, not wanting to be associated with the festival&rsquo;s headliner.Not long after, the situation escala]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/kanye-west-expected-to-perform-at-italys-hellwat-festival-after-uk-entry-denial/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 15:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/kanye-west-expected-to-perform-at-italys-hellwat-festival-after-uk-entry-denial/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What Is Snoop Dogg Doing?]]></title><description><![CDATA[What Is Snoop Dogg Doing?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/what-is-snoop-dogg-doing/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 12:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/what-is-snoop-dogg-doing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kokane Goes Off On Snoop Dogg: “I Did 100+ Songs &amp; NEVER Got Paid!” 😳]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kokane Goes Off On Snoop Dogg: “I Did 100+ Songs &amp; NEVER Got Paid!” 😳]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/kokane-goes-off-on-snoop-dogg-i-did-100-songs-amp-never-got-paid-/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 04:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/kokane-goes-off-on-snoop-dogg-i-did-100-songs-amp-never-got-paid-/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Virginia Passes Redistricting Referendum, Democrats Celebrate Win]]></title><description><![CDATA[Virginia held elections on Tuesday (April 21), and on the ballot was a contentious redistricting referendum that might have greater implications in the midterms. While the Democratic Party rightly celebrated the win that could yield them more seats in Congress, there are still hurdles ahead.In a strong counter to the recent efforts in gerrymandering in Texas, the redistricting referendum has offered a new map in Virginia that has the potential to flip four seats held by Republicans to Democrats,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/virginia-passes-redistricting-referendum-democrats-celebrate-win/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 03:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/virginia-passes-redistricting-referendum-democrats-celebrate-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The WWE &amp; Hip-Hop Connection Continues To Thrive In 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Netflix / NetflixThis past weekend&rsquo;s WrestleMania 42 was by all means, as lackluster as it could&rsquo;ve been. And with many feeling like Cam&rsquo;ron&rsquo;s &ldquo;beatdown&rdquo; at the hands of Jey Uso was arguably the highlight of the weekend, it seems like the celebrities connected to the wrestling company are what&rsquo;s helping keep its popularity afloat these days.While ratings continue to decline for WWE events (moving them to different streaming services really hurt v]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/the-wwe-amp-hip-hop-connection-continues-to-thrive-in-2026/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 00:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/the-wwe-amp-hip-hop-connection-continues-to-thrive-in-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Xbox Game Pass Reportedly Getting A Pick-Your-Plan Option]]></title><description><![CDATA[Xbox / Xbox Game PassFresh off the news that Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass were getting price cuts, a new report suggests that a pick-your-plan option is being considered.<br />
According to Windows Central, Microsoft is considering a pick-your-plan option that would let gamers create their own version of Xbox Game Pass.<br />
The website claims the move is to help the service achieve a long-term goal of being &ldquo;more flexible,&rdquo; which aligns with what the new Xbox CEO, Asha Sharma, has]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/xbox-game-pass-reportedly-getting-a-pick-your-plan-option/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 00:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/xbox-game-pass-reportedly-getting-a-pick-your-plan-option/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Claressa Shields Says Papoose With Beat 50 Cent Up]]></title><description><![CDATA[Claressa Shields Says Papoose With Beat 50 Cent Up]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/claressa-shields-says-papoose-with-beat-50-cent-up/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 23:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/claressa-shields-says-papoose-with-beat-50-cent-up/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[OG Kokane Tells How Dr. Dre Was Influenced By Him With “The Chronic”]]></title><description><![CDATA[OG Kokane Tells How Dr. Dre Was Influenced By Him With “The Chronic”]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/og-kokane-tells-how-dr-dre-was-influenced-by-him-with-the-chronic/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 22:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/og-kokane-tells-how-dr-dre-was-influenced-by-him-with-the-chronic/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kanye West Spotted At Jewish Human Rights Center]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Revolt / RevoltKanye West was recently spotted leaving a Jewish Human Rights Center in Beverly Hills, according to sources.The Chicago rapper avoided questions from paparazzi, something that&rsquo;s been rare given his past run-ins. He was seen exiting the Simon Wiesenthal Center after reportedly about an hour and a half inside.As of now, neither Ye nor his team has shared an official reason for the visit.&nbsp;The Museum of Tolerance, which is operated by the center, has long emphasized]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/kanye-west-spotted-at-jewish-human-rights-center/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 22:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/kanye-west-spotted-at-jewish-human-rights-center/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Too Late To Apologize: Tucker Carlson Says “Sorry” For Helping Donald Trump Win A Second Term]]></title><description><![CDATA[PATRICK T. FALLON / Tucker Carlson<br />
Tucker Carlson is currently having a &ldquo;come to Jesus&rdquo; moment regarding his support for Donald Trump and helping secure a second term, but social media is giving him the side-eye.<br />
The former Fox News host is now saying he is sorry after revealing he feels he&rsquo;s somewhat responsible for helping Oranger Mussolini get back into the White House, and effectively putting on a masterclass of ruining Americans&rsquo; lives.<br />
The revelation came during a r]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/too-late-to-apologize-tucker-carlson-says-sorry-for-helping-donald-trump-win-a-second-term/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 20:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/too-late-to-apologize-tucker-carlson-says-sorry-for-helping-donald-trump-win-a-second-term/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Xzibit Reveals Monthly Income Amid Tax Debt &amp; Divorce Battle]]></title><description><![CDATA[Xzibit is currently in the throes of a divorce case involving his estranged wife and a battle with the IRS over a backlog of owed taxes. In a court filing, Xzibit shared his five-figure monthly earnings while also revealing he owes state and federal taxes.TMZ reports that the outlet obtained documents filed by Xzibit, real name Alvin Joiner, which show that the rapper is earning $66,547 monthly. X also shared that he owes the state of California over $400,000 in back taxes and owes the IRS aroun]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/xzibit-reveals-monthly-income-amid-tax-debt-amp-divorce-battle/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 20:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/xzibit-reveals-monthly-income-amid-tax-debt-amp-divorce-battle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alan Dershowitz Leaves Dems, Web Says “Good Riddance”]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Alexi J. Rosenfeld / GettyOn Tuesday (April 21), The Wall Street Journal published an op-ed from Alan Dershowitz, in which he declared that he would be registering as a Republican for the first time in his life.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/alan-dershowitz-leaves-dems-web-says-good-riddance/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 18:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/alan-dershowitz-leaves-dems-web-says-good-riddance/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Certified Fresh: Enphamus Premieres Video For “Max Payne” Featuring Young Nudy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Courtesy Of Enphamus / Enphamus PR AssetsEnphamus is this month&rsquo;s Certified Fresh artist you need to have on your radar.Off the heels of his latest release, &ldquo;Max Payne,&rdquo; featuring Young Nudy, the Albany born, Atlanta raised rapper is stepping into a moment where he&rsquo;s got something to prove.Enphamus&rsquo; grind has been different from the jump. Early on, he was hitting local malls across Georgia using straight guerrilla promo tactics, rapping for anybody who would]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/certified-fresh-enphamus-premieres-video-for-max-payne-featuring-young-nudy/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 17:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/certified-fresh-enphamus-premieres-video-for-max-payne-featuring-young-nudy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Estate Goals: Why Your Yard Needs the Rick Ross “Promise Land” Flex]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Julia Beverly / GettyYour yard needs the Rick Ross &ldquo;Promise Land&rdquo; flex because not only does nothing stand out more than well-sculpted landscaping, but it signals care, attention, and commitment to your investment.If you&rsquo;ve ever seen an aerial shot of Rick Ross&rsquo;s estate, your jaw probably hit the floor. The Rick Ross Promise land isn&rsquo;t just a mansion; it&rsquo;s a 322-acre statement sitting in Fayetteville, GA., with manicured grounds, multiple lakes, rollin]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/estate-goals-why-your-yard-needs-the-rick-ross-promise-land-flex/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 16:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/estate-goals-why-your-yard-needs-the-rick-ross-promise-land-flex/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Island Getaways Hip-Hop Stars Can’t Get Enough Of]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pixabay.com royalty-free image #1993704, &lsquo;maldives, tropics, tropical&rsquo; uploaded by user tpsdave, retrieved from https://pixabay.com/photos/maldives-tropics-tropical-1993704/ on March 5th, 2020. License details available at https://pixabay.com/en/service/terms/#usage &ndash; image is licensed under Creative Commons CC0 licenseHip-Hop royalty works hard, so when the time comes to decompress, they go all the way, and the world&rsquo;s most exclusive island getaways are their go-to desti]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/island-getaways-hip-hop-stars-cant-get-enough-of/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 16:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/island-getaways-hip-hop-stars-cant-get-enough-of/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gucci Mane’s Artist Foogiano Reportedly Freed After 5-Year Bid]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Paras Griffin / GettyGucci Mane&rsquo;s Artist Foogiano has reportedly been released from prison after serving a five-year sentence.A photo of the Georgia rapper surfaced on NoJumper showing him all smiles, with the caption, &ldquo;No more Free Foo.&rdquo; As of now, Foogiano hasn&rsquo;t posted since allegedly returning home.During his time behind bars, he checked in with fans a few times. His last post came around Christmas, where he showed love and promised a big comeback year.&ldquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/gucci-manes-artist-foogiano-reportedly-freed-after-5-year-bid/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 16:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/gucci-manes-artist-foogiano-reportedly-freed-after-5-year-bid/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Drake Reveals ‘Iceman’ Release Date After Epic Ice Structure Stunt]]></title><description><![CDATA[The long wait for Drake&lsquo;s Iceman album will soon be over.<br />
The OVO Sound superstar has announced that his eagerly anticipated ninth LP &mdash; and first solo project since his high-profile rap battle with Kendrick Lamar &mdash; will be released on May 15.<br />
The release date was revealed on Tuesday (April 22) after fans successfully chipped away at the huge ice structure he had erected in Toronto earlier this week and retrieved a folder hidden inside.<br />
The coveted package was discovered by Twit]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/drake-reveals-iceman-release-date-after-epic-ice-structure-stunt/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 09:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/drake-reveals-iceman-release-date-after-epic-ice-structure-stunt/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shaboozey Saddles Up For New Album &lsquo;The Outlaw Cherie Lee &amp; Other Western Tales&rsquo;]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Julian Hamilton / GettyShaboozey is not easing into his next chapter. The genre-blending star is going full cinematic with his newly announced album,&nbsp;The Outlaw Cherie Lee &amp; Other Western Tales.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/shaboozey-saddles-up-for-new-album-lsquothe-outlaw-cherie-lee-amp-other-western-talesrsquo/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 01:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/shaboozey-saddles-up-for-new-album-lsquothe-outlaw-cherie-lee-amp-other-western-talesrsquo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Denzel Curry, TiaCorine &amp; Key Nyata Spark Flames On New Red Bull Spiral]]></title><description><![CDATA[Red Bull Spiral is back for season four, and the innovative freestyle series has once more found spitters worthy of the one-take treatment. For the newest installment of Red Bull Spiral, Denzel Curry, TiaCorine, and Key Nyata all spit fire and flames in the cipher.The Scythe is the supergroup spearheaded by Denzel Curry and features the aforementioned TiaCorine, Key Nyata, Bktherula, and A$AP Ferg. While each artist within the collective has their own style and lane, they&rsquo;re aware of one a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/denzel-curry-tiacorine-amp-key-nyata-spark-flames-on-new-red-bull-spiral/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 23:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/denzel-curry-tiacorine-amp-key-nyata-spark-flames-on-new-red-bull-spiral/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Drake Streamer Reveals ICEMAN Release Date &amp; Details]]></title><description><![CDATA[Drake Streamer Reveals ICEMAN Release Date &amp; Details]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/drake-streamer-reveals-iceman-release-date-amp-details/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 22:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/drake-streamer-reveals-iceman-release-date-amp-details/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Megan Thee Stallion Scores $75K In Court, Judge Says No Proof Of Ongoing Harassment]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Evan Zimmerman / MurphyMade / Megan thee stallionMegan Thee Stallion&rsquo;s legal battle against blogger Milagro Cooper has taken unexpected turn.&nbsp;After a jury awarded Meg $75,000 in damages, finding that Cooper inflicted emotional distress and engaged with deepfake pornographic content involving the rapper, the Houston rapper claims the harassment continued followed the verdict.However, according to court filings, the judge found no additional evidence to support those claims. The]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/megan-thee-stallion-scores-75k-in-court-judge-says-no-proof-of-ongoing-harassment/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 22:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/megan-thee-stallion-scores-75k-in-court-judge-says-no-proof-of-ongoing-harassment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tory Lanez Suing California Department of Corrections After Stabbing]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tory Lanez has filed a large lawsuit against the California Department of Corrections after he was stabbed over a dozen times in a 2025 attack. Tory Lanez was stabbed 16 times, suffering several injuries as a result.As reported by The Guardian, Tory Lanez, real name Daystar Peterson, is levying blame against the California Department of Corrections for housing him with the fellow prisoner who stabbed him with a sharp homemade weapon known as a shank.Lanez, 33, wrote in the filing that the depart]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/tory-lanez-suing-california-department-of-corrections-after-stabbing/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 21:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/tory-lanez-suing-california-department-of-corrections-after-stabbing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[iShowSpeed Next Streaming Tour Is Taking Him To The Caribbean]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ethan Miller / iShowSpeediShowSpeed is following up his life-changing Africa tour by taking his streaming antics to the Caribbean.<br />
Fresh off his spectacular performance at WrestleMania 42, iShowSpeed announced that The Caribbean Tour will kick off on April 25.<br />
He also shared a list of his destinations where he will be taking the chat, while also getting his fans at the destinations he will be visiting hyped up, and they include:<br />
&bull; Antigua and Barbuda<br />
&bull; Bahamas<br />
&bull; Barbados<br />
&bull; Do]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/ishowspeed-next-streaming-tour-is-taking-him-to-the-caribbean/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 21:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/ishowspeed-next-streaming-tour-is-taking-him-to-the-caribbean/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wale's Michael Jackson Fit Has Gone Viral]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wale's Michael Jackson Fit Has Gone Viral]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/wales-michael-jackson-fit-has-gone-viral/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 20:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/wales-michael-jackson-fit-has-gone-viral/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Drake’s ‘ICEMAN’ Rollout Has Fans Waiting For Ice To Melt, Release Date Revealed]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Mike Marsland/WireImage / Mike Marsland/WireImageDrake is kicking off one of his most unconventional album rollouts yet with ICEMAN.We&rsquo;ve seen creative rollouts before, J. Cole hitting the road in a hoopty to promote his project, or Kanye West and 50 Cent going head-to-head with the same day releasees. Now Drizzy is taking taking things to a whole different level.The 6 God installed massive blocks of ice outside Gyukatsu Kyoto Katsugyu, hinting that his album release date is hidden]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/drakes-iceman-rollout-has-fans-waiting-for-ice-to-melt-release-date-revealed/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 19:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/drakes-iceman-rollout-has-fans-waiting-for-ice-to-melt-release-date-revealed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Drake’s ‘ICEMAN’ Rollout Has Fans Waiting For Ice To Melt For Release Date]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Mike Marsland/WireImage / Mike Marsland/WireImageDrake is kicking off one of his most unconventional album rollouts yet with ICEMAN.We&rsquo;ve seen creative rollouts before, J. Cole hitting the road in a hoopty to promote his project, or Kanye West and 50 Cent going head-to-head with the same day releasees. Now Drizzy is taking taking things to a whole different level.The 6 God installed massive blocks of ice outside Gyukatsu Kyoto Katsugyu, hinting that his album release date is hidden]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/drakes-iceman-rollout-has-fans-waiting-for-ice-to-melt-for-release-date/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 19:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/drakes-iceman-rollout-has-fans-waiting-for-ice-to-melt-for-release-date/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Asha Sharma Is Cooking: Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Gets A Price Cut Thanks To ‘Call of Duty’ No Longer Launching On The Service]]></title><description><![CDATA[Xbox / Xbox Game Pass UltimateSo far, new Xbox CEO, Asha Sharma, is cooking as she continues to push the company in a new direction following Phil Spencer&rsquo;s retirement and Sarah Bond&rsquo;s departure.<br />
In what is some very positive news, Asha Sharma announced that Xbox Game Pass Ultimate is getting a price cut. While Sharma says the price cut is a result of Game Pass Ultimate becoming &ldquo;too expensive,&rdquo; many also add that it&rsquo;s because future&nbsp;Call of Duty&nbsp;games wil]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/asha-sharma-is-cooking-xbox-game-pass-ultimate-gets-a-price-cut-thanks-to-call-of-duty-no-longer-launching-on-the-service/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 19:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/asha-sharma-is-cooking-xbox-game-pass-ultimate-gets-a-price-cut-thanks-to-call-of-duty-no-longer-launching-on-the-service/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tim Cook Stepping Down As Apple CEO, Donald Trump Salutes Him For “Kissing His A**”]]></title><description><![CDATA[Getty Images / Tim Cook / Donald TrumpNo one really had this on their bingo cards, but Tim Cook is stepping down as Apple CEO, and Donald Trump has some extremely glowing words to say about him.<br />
Tim Cook, or as Donald Trump hilariously called him Tim Apple, will no longer be the man in charge at the company Steve Jobs built, announcing he will be stepping down after 15 years in the role and leading the company that rode the popularity of the iPhone into becoming one of the most valuable companie]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/tim-cook-stepping-down-as-apple-ceo-donald-trump-salutes-him-for-kissing-his-a/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 18:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/tim-cook-stepping-down-as-apple-ceo-donald-trump-salutes-him-for-kissing-his-a/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Eminem Celebrates 18 Years Of Sobriety, Gets Props From Famous Pals]]></title><description><![CDATA[Eminem has made his journey into sobriety part of his public image, typically celebrating the anniversary of his start on that path annually. This week, Eminem celebrated his 18th year of sobriety and got props from some of his famous friends in the industry.In Eminem&rsquo;s succinct fashion, when it comes to these matters, the Detroit veteran wordsmith is seen holding anAlcoholics Anonymous pendant with the Roman numerals of 18 featured in the center. The artist is seen wearing a t-shirt embla]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/eminem-celebrates-18-years-of-sobriety-gets-props-from-famous-pals/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 18:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/eminem-celebrates-18-years-of-sobriety-gets-props-from-famous-pals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[John Gotti’s Grandson Sentenced To 15 Months In Prison For COVID Relief Money Scam]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Newsday LLC / GettyGen Z may not be familiar with the name John Gotti, but millennials and authorities certainly remember the infamous mob boss, who ruled New York City with an iron fist during the late 1980s. Now his grandson may be getting some of the blowback of being related to the &ldquo;Teflon Don&rdquo; as he faces prison time for a fraud case where he pocketed a pretty penny.According to The New York Post, John Gotti&rsquo;s grandson, Carmine Agnello, was sentenced to a 15-month]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/john-gottis-grandson-sentenced-to-15-months-in-prison-for-covid-relief-money-scam/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 18:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/john-gottis-grandson-sentenced-to-15-months-in-prison-for-covid-relief-money-scam/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[D4vd Charged With First Degree Murder]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Pool / GettyOn Monday (April 20), singer D4vd was officially charged with first-degree murder in the death of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez, purportedly to protect his career from being damaged after she allegedly threatned to reveal his sexual involvement with the teen.In the press conference held by Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman, he revealed that the &ldquo;brutal and horrific murder&rdquo; of Hernandez took place on April 23, 2025 &ndash; just days before t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/d4vd-charged-with-first-degree-murder/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 18:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/d4vd-charged-with-first-degree-murder/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[d4vd Charged With 1st-Degree Murder]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Pool / GettyOn Monday (April 20), singer d4vd was officially charged with first-degree murder in the death of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez, purportedly to protect his career from being damaged after she allegedly threatened to reveal his sexual involvement with the teen.In the press conference held by Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman, he revealed that the &ldquo;brutal and horrific murder&rdquo; of Hernandez took place on April 23, 2025 &ndash; just days before]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/d4vd-charged-with-1st-degree-murder/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 18:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/d4vd-charged-with-1st-degree-murder/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kehlani Enters Album Mode Following “Folded” Success, Teases Feature List]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Greg Doherty / GettyKehlani is gearing up to drop her self-titled album, and this one feels different.Coming off the success of her biggest song to date, &ldquo;Folded,&rdquo; the pressure is on, but if history proves anything, she knows how to deliver. The Bay Area singer has been putting together strong bodies of work for years, dating back to her 2014 debut Cloud 19.She followed that up with You Should Be Here, the project that gave her first taste of mainstream success, led by &ldquo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/kehlani-enters-album-mode-following-folded-success-teases-feature-list/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 15:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/kehlani-enters-album-mode-following-folded-success-teases-feature-list/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Drake Hides ‘Iceman’ Release Date In Huge Toronto Ice Structure]]></title><description><![CDATA[Drake has ramped up his Iceman rollout in spectacular fashion by hiding the album&rsquo;s release date in a huge ice structure in Toronto.<br />
On Monday (April 20), the Canadian hitmaker announced on Instagram that he had erected an enormous ice installation in the parking lot of the Bond Hotel in downtown Toronto housing the release date for his eagerly anticipated new album.<br />
&ldquo;Release Date Inside. 81 BOND STREET DOWNTOWN TORONTO,&rdquo; Drizzy wrote alongside photos of him stood next to the m]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/drake-hides-iceman-release-date-in-huge-toronto-ice-structure/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 11:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/drake-hides-iceman-release-date-in-huge-toronto-ice-structure/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Drake Hides ‘Iceman’ Release Date In Huge Toronto Ice Sculpture]]></title><description><![CDATA[Drake has ramped up his Iceman rollout in spectacular fashion by hiding the album&rsquo;s release date in a huge ice sculpture in Toronto.<br />
On Monday (April 20), the Canadian hitmaker announced on Instagram that he had erected an enormous ice installation in the parking lot of the Bond Hotel in downtown Toronto housing the release date for his eagerly anticipated new album.<br />
&ldquo;Release Date Inside. 81 BOND STREET DOWNTOWN TORONTO,&rdquo; Drizzy wrote alongside photos of him stood next to the m]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/drake-hides-iceman-release-date-in-huge-toronto-ice-sculpture/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 11:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/drake-hides-iceman-release-date-in-huge-toronto-ice-sculpture/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hip-Hop Wired Presents: CRT FRSH (Certified Fresh) Playlist 4.17.26]]></title><description><![CDATA[Salute to the entire Hip-Hop Wired Nation! We&rsquo;re back with CRT FRSH, also known as Certified Fresh, our playlist where we feature acts you know and acts you need to know. It&rsquo;s been two weeks, so we&rsquo;re back with 20, ahem, fresh joints for your headphones and speakers.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 t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/hip-hop-wired-presents-crt-frsh-certified-fresh-playlist-41726/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 00:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/hip-hop-wired-presents-crt-frsh-certified-fresh-playlist-41726/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[President Donald Trump’s War On Iran Raises Insider Trading Suspicions]]></title><description><![CDATA[President Donald Trump&rsquo;s war with Iran is still ongoing, and peace talks have been reportedly in the works to bring things to a peaceful conclusion. However, a new report alleges that the assault on Iran has raised suspicions of insider trading under the eyes of the Trump administration.The BBC unveiled on Monday a detailed investigative report that asserts the possibility of insider trading, although such claims have not been officially made or confirmed.<br />
With companies like Polymarket be]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/president-donald-trumps-war-on-iran-raises-insider-trading-suspicions/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 23:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/president-donald-trumps-war-on-iran-raises-insider-trading-suspicions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[T.I. &amp; Tiny&rsquo;s Son Major Harris Hits Senior Prom, Family Celebrates Him The Right Way]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Prince Williams / GettyT.I. &amp; Tiny&rsquo;s Harris&rsquo; youngest son, Major Harris, is growing up fast and just hit a major milestone.&nbsp;Major is wrapping up his final year of high school and stepped out for his senior prom. It feels like just yesterday fans were watching him as a kid on T.I. &amp; Tiny: The Family Hustle, and now he&rsquo;s suited and booted for one of his biggest moments yet.King Harris shared a video on Instagram capturing his real-time reaction to seeing his]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/ti-amp-tinyrsquos-son-major-harris-hits-senior-prom-family-celebrates-him-the-right-way/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 22:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/ti-amp-tinyrsquos-son-major-harris-hits-senior-prom-family-celebrates-him-the-right-way/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ex-Arizona Senator Kyrsten Sinema Sued For Being An Alleged Homewrecker]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tom Williams / Kyrsten SinemaText messages obtained by TMZ showed that the ex-wife of Krysten Sinema&rsquo;s boyfriend called her out as a homewrecker in a heated exchange.<br />
According to the celebrity gossip site that recently decided to dabble in politics, court documents revealed that Heather Ammel is suing ex-Arizona Senator Krysten Sinema for wrecking her marriage, claiming she witnessed text messages her then-husband, Matthew, who was Sinema&rsquo;s bodyguard, was receiving from the politici]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/ex-arizona-senator-kyrsten-sinema-sued-for-being-an-alleged-homewrecker/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 21:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/ex-arizona-senator-kyrsten-sinema-sued-for-being-an-alleged-homewrecker/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LA Rapper G Perico Reportedly Sues Coach Over Alleged Trademark Infringement]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Scott Dudelson / GettyWest Coast rapper G Perico is reportedly suing luxury brand Coach over claims the company stole one of his ideas.According to the lawsuit, Coach and its parent company Tapestry allegedly copied Perico&rsquo;s &ldquo;This is a blue T-Shirt&rdquo; slogan. The Los Angeles rapper trademarked the phrase in 2022 and used it on merchandise to promote his music, even marketing the shirts across his social media platforms.A year after securing the trademark, Perico claims he]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/la-rapper-g-perico-reportedly-sues-coach-over-alleged-trademark-infringement/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 20:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/la-rapper-g-perico-reportedly-sues-coach-over-alleged-trademark-infringement/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Posters Appear Around NYC Calling For Met Gala Boycott Due To Jeff Bezos’ Involvement]]></title><description><![CDATA[Karwai Tang / Jeff Bezos<br />
The Met Gala is almost upon us, but before your favorite celeb steps on the red carpet for the annual affair that takes place on the first Monday of May, there is already drama surrounding it.<br />
Before we fawn over the celeb fits and judge whether they are following this year&rsquo;s theme, &ldquo;Fashion is Art,&rdquo; one notable attendee&rsquo;s presence is already sparking backlash.<br />
Posters calling for a boycott/protest of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos&rsquo; attendance at]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/posters-appear-around-nyc-calling-for-met-gala-boycott-due-to-jeff-bezos-involvement/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 19:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/posters-appear-around-nyc-calling-for-met-gala-boycott-due-to-jeff-bezos-involvement/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump Rant Claims Mamdani “Destroying” New York City]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Pool / GettyA new rant by President Donald Trump is zeroing in on New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani&rsquo;s proposal on taxing the second homes of the wealthy. Trump blasted the mayor in a post on his Truth Social media platform on Thursday (April 16).&ldquo;Sadly, Mayor Mamdani is DESTROYING New York! It has no chance! The United States of America should not contribute to its failure,&rdquo; Trump wrote, continuing: &ldquo;It will only get WORSE. The TAX, TAX, TAX Policies are SO WRONG]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/trump-rant-claims-mamdani-destroying-new-york-city/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 18:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/trump-rant-claims-mamdani-destroying-new-york-city/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[IShowSpeed Steals Spotlight At WrestleMania 42, Puts Logan Paul Through A Table]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: WWE / GettyIt is now the Monday after WrestleMania weekend and while the Sunday night card did what it could to make the weekend festivities salvageable, Saturday (April 18) night&rsquo;s matches left wrestling fans collectively groaning as the women&rsquo;s title matches were just minutes long and the main event was meh.Still, Saturday night&rsquo;s card did have one or two highlight worthy moments, and funny enough, the best one came from non-wrestler/streaming megastar, IShowSpeed, wh]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/ishowspeed-steals-spotlight-at-wrestlemania-42-puts-logan-paul-through-a-table/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 18:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/ishowspeed-steals-spotlight-at-wrestlemania-42-puts-logan-paul-through-a-table/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Intellectual Gives Gucci Mane &amp; Pooh Shiesty Beef Crazy New Look]]></title><description><![CDATA[Intellectual Gives Gucci Mane &amp; Pooh Shiesty Beef Crazy New Look]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/intellectual-gives-gucci-mane-amp-pooh-shiesty-beef-crazy-new-look/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 18:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/intellectual-gives-gucci-mane-amp-pooh-shiesty-beef-crazy-new-look/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Claressa Shields Goes Off On Haters, People That Call Her Ugly &amp; Papoose Detractors]]></title><description><![CDATA[Claressa Shields Goes Off On Haters, People That Call Her Ugly &amp; Papoose Detractors]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/claressa-shields-goes-off-on-haters-people-that-call-her-ugly-amp-papoose-detractors/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 17:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/claressa-shields-goes-off-on-haters-people-that-call-her-ugly-amp-papoose-detractors/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mitchell &amp; Ness Drops Mac Miller &amp; Pittsburgh Steelers Collab]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mitchell &amp; Ness dropped a new collection celebrating a native son of Pittsburgh and the city&rsquo;s NFL team, just in time for this year&rsquo;s NFL Draft. The collection not only honors the Pittsburgh Steelers but also hometown star Mac Miller.From what we saw on Instagram, the Mac Miller x Mitchell &amp; Ness x Steelers collection consists of jerseys, t-shirts, and baseball caps. A quick search on the Mitchell &amp; Ness website didn&rsquo;t turn up any of the collection, but perhaps that]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/mitchell-amp-ness-drops-mac-miller-amp-pittsburgh-steelers-collab/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 16:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/mitchell-amp-ness-drops-mac-miller-amp-pittsburgh-steelers-collab/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cardi B Snaps On Arena Staff For Being Disrespectful, Threatened To Cancel Atlanta Show]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Prince Williams / GettyCardi B was just about ready to pack it up and cancel her second show in Atlanta.Hours before hitting the stage, the Bodak Yellow rapper went live, going off on staff at State Farm Arena and accusing them of being disrespectful to her and her team.&ldquo;You and your f*cking employees are being disrespectful, I&rsquo;m not going to perform today. We got in here, your employees are being rude for no reason. Pointing fingers for no reason touching people for no reaso]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/cardi-b-snaps-on-arena-staff-for-being-disrespectful-threatened-to-cancel-atlanta-show/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 15:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/cardi-b-snaps-on-arena-staff-for-being-disrespectful-threatened-to-cancel-atlanta-show/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man Kills 8 Children, Injures 2 Women In Mass Louisiana Shooting]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man in Louisiana killed eight children and injured two adults before he was later killed by police after a carjacking. The police have identified the suspect as Shamar Elkins, who killed seven of his own children in the tragic incident.<br />
As reported by NBC News, police in Shreveport were called to the scene of a home on the 300 block of West 79th Street in the early morning hours. As the police report shared, Elkins shot one woman on a nearby street before heading to the West 79th Street home w]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/man-kills-8-children-injures-2-women-in-mass-louisiana-shooting/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 05:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/man-kills-8-children-injures-2-women-in-mass-louisiana-shooting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chris Rock Gets Violated By Fans Who Yell “Will Smith”]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chris Rock Gets Violated By Fans Who Yell “Will Smith”]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/chris-rock-gets-violated-by-fans-who-yell-will-smith/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/chris-rock-gets-violated-by-fans-who-yell-will-smith/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cardi B Bounces Around While Thanking Supporters]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cardi B Bounces Around While Thanking Supporters]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/cardi-b-bounces-around-while-thanking-supporters/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 04:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/cardi-b-bounces-around-while-thanking-supporters/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man Loses Marathon After Last Second Dash To Finish]]></title><description><![CDATA[Man Loses Marathon After Last Second Dash To Finish]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/man-loses-marathon-after-last-second-dash-to-finish/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 03:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/man-loses-marathon-after-last-second-dash-to-finish/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chrisean Rock’s Previews Boxing Match]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chrisean Rock’s Previews Boxing Match]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/chrisean-rocks-previews-boxing-match/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 01:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/chrisean-rocks-previews-boxing-match/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Birdman Explains Lil Wayne Kiss]]></title><description><![CDATA[Birdman Explains Lil Wayne Kiss]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/birdman-explains-lil-wayne-kiss/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2026 20:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/birdman-explains-lil-wayne-kiss/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kash Patel Vows To Sue Following Bombshell Allegations of Excessive Drinking]]></title><description><![CDATA[Win McNamee / Kash PatelMr. &ldquo;I&rsquo;ll see you in Valhalla,&rdquo; Kash Patel, is big mad after a bombshell report shed light on the highly unqualified FBI Director&rsquo;s disturbing behavior.<br />
Running to Fox News, Kash Patel vowed to sue The Atlantic after it dropped a bombshell report citing insiders close to and in the FBI, that claimed Patel&rsquo;s &ldquo;excessive drinking&rdquo; and &ldquo;unexplained absences&rdquo; has &ldquo;alarmed colleagues.&rdquo;According to the report, the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/kash-patel-vows-to-sue-following-bombshell-allegations-of-excessive-drinking/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2026 19:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/kash-patel-vows-to-sue-following-bombshell-allegations-of-excessive-drinking/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ice Cube &amp; Chris Tucker's Sons Remake Friday Scene!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ice Cube &amp; Chris Tucker's Sons Remake Friday Scene!]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/ice-cube-amp-chris-tuckers-sons-remake-friday-scene/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 22:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/ice-cube-amp-chris-tuckers-sons-remake-friday-scene/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Video Footage Shows Ice Spice Throwing Hands With Fan Who Slapped Her]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gilbert Flores / Ice SpiceIce Spice didn&rsquo;t back down after a fan slapped her while she was trying to enjoy her meal at a Hollywood McDonald&rsquo;s in Los Angeles.<br />
TMZ Hip Hop exclusively obtained footage of an altercation between Ice Spice and a &ldquo;fan&rdquo; that went off the rails. In the video, the fan approaches the table where Ice Spice and her friend were eating.<br />
The fan looks like she tries to sit down, but is quickly dismissed by the &ldquo;Big Guy&rdquo; rapper, who then slap]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/video-footage-shows-ice-spice-throwing-hands-with-fan-who-slapped-her/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 18:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/video-footage-shows-ice-spice-throwing-hands-with-fan-who-slapped-her/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[21 Savage &amp; Young Nudy Go Old School For &ldquo;Stepbrothers&rdquo; Video]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Prince Williams / Getty21 Savage and Young Nudy decided to go nostalgic for the music video for their latest record, &ldquo;Stepbrothers.&rdquo;&nbsp;Gabriel Moses directed the music video, giving the film a grainy, VHS-style feel. From the first scene, a woman opens the video behind keyboards. Then it cuts to Savage giving his best &ldquo;David Ruffin&rdquo; with background singers behind him. Nudy would later hop in for his verse, with his wideness serving as the perfect contrast to Bi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/21-savage-amp-young-nudy-go-old-school-for-ldquostepbrothersrdquo-video/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 22:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/21-savage-amp-young-nudy-go-old-school-for-ldquostepbrothersrdquo-video/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gina Prince-Bythewood-Directed  &lsquo;Children of Blood &amp; Bone&rsquo;s Trailer Debuts At CinemaCon]]></title><description><![CDATA[Candice Ward / Children of Blood &amp; BoneGina Prince-Bythewood&rsquo;s epic African-inspired fantasy, Children of Blood &amp; Bone, was shown off at CinemaCon, and based on the description, it sounds like a film we definitely need to see.<br />
Based on Tomi Adeyemi&rsquo;s 2018 New York Times best-selling novel of the same name, it marks Bythewood&rsquo;s first film since 2022&rsquo;s The Woman King and is set in a fictional African kingdom inhabited by natives who can wield magic.The Bythewood-dir]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/gina-prince-bythewood-directed-lsquochildren-of-blood-amp-bonersquos-trailer-debuts-at-cinemacon/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 22:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/gina-prince-bythewood-directed-lsquochildren-of-blood-amp-bonersquos-trailer-debuts-at-cinemacon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nigel Sylvester Gifts Fat Joe &amp; Jadakiss A Pair Of His Air Jordan 4s &ldquo;Brick After Brick&rdquo; Because Life Is Unfair]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: @joaandjada / InstagramSneakerheads are only a few weeks away from being dealt all the L&rsquo;s and punching air in frustration when the highly anticipated Air Jordan 4 &ldquo;Brick After Brick&rdquo; by Nigel Sylvester hits retailers on May 9, but luckily for Fat Joe and Jadakiss, they won&rsquo;t have to experience our pain as they&rsquo;ve already got their pairs (Bastards!).In anticipation for the upcoming release of his latest Air Jordan collaboration, Nigel Sylvester has been maki]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/nigel-sylvester-gifts-fat-joe-amp-jadakiss-a-pair-of-his-air-jordan-4s-ldquobrick-after-brickrdquo-because-life-is-unfair/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 20:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/nigel-sylvester-gifts-fat-joe-amp-jadakiss-a-pair-of-his-air-jordan-4s-ldquobrick-after-brickrdquo-because-life-is-unfair/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New York Native Donald Trump Clowned After Claiming He’s Never Heard The Term  “Corner Store” Before]]></title><description><![CDATA[Win McNamee / Donald Trump<br />
Donald Trump&rsquo;s mental fitness was once again the subject of conversations on social media following another head-scratching moment.<br />
Orange Mussolini headed to Las Vegas, Nevada, to tout his &ldquo;no tax on tips&rdquo; policy and hear from supporters on how it has impacted their lives. Spoiler alert: it hasn&rsquo;t.<br />
Anyway, Trump is currently traveling across the country to speak about the &ldquo;success&rdquo; of the &ldquo;One Big Beautiful Bill,&rdquo; and of]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/new-york-native-donald-trump-clowned-after-claiming-hes-never-heard-the-term-corner-store-before/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 20:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/new-york-native-donald-trump-clowned-after-claiming-hes-never-heard-the-term-corner-store-before/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mamdani’s Tax Return Includes Rapping Royalties]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: YouTube / NYC.govOn Thursday (April 16), New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani publicly released his joint tax return filed with his wife, Rama Duwaji. The details of the return revealed one surprising entry &ndash; royalties stemming from his secondary career as a rapper just a few years ago.<br />
According to the 2025 return, Mamdani and Duwaji reported a total income of $145,000 with the bulk of that income stemming from Mamdani&rsquo;s salary as a state assemblyman of $131,296. Duwaji report]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/mamdanis-tax-return-includes-rapping-royalties/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 20:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/mamdanis-tax-return-includes-rapping-royalties/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alexis Skyy Calls Cap On Rumors Of Running Illegal Insurance Company]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Carol Lee Rose / GettyAlexis Skyy is addressing online speculation and making it clear she&rsquo;s not involved in any illegal activity.&nbsp;The reality TV star has recently been accused of running an illegal insurance company, with some trolls pointing to her office setup and labeling it a scam. Skyy responded directly to her trolls, shutting down the rumors and defending her name.&ldquo;I wasn&rsquo;t gonna do this but enough is enough. Put some respect on my name. First of all let me]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/alexis-skyy-calls-cap-on-rumors-of-running-illegal-insurance-company/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 19:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/alexis-skyy-calls-cap-on-rumors-of-running-illegal-insurance-company/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What We Know Of D4vd’s Arrest On Suspicion Of Murder Of Celeste Rivas Hernandez]]></title><description><![CDATA[D4vd, a rising musical artist who was on his way to wider stardom, was arrested Thursday (April 16) on suspicion of the murder of a teenage girl he was allegedly seeing. As the details of the arrest and the case overall continue to develop, we&rsquo;ve amassed the facts as we know them regarding D4vd&rsquo;s case.D4vd, 21, was born David Burke and was born in Queens, New York, and raised in Houston, Texas. Burke gained fame after creating a series of viral hits, notably 2022&rsquo;s &ldquo;Roman]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/what-we-know-of-d4vds-arrest-on-suspicion-of-murder-of-celeste-rivas-hernandez/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 19:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/what-we-know-of-d4vds-arrest-on-suspicion-of-murder-of-celeste-rivas-hernandez/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The New Trailer For &lsquo;Street Fighter&rsquo; Confirms There Is A Plot &amp; Doubles Down On The Action]]></title><description><![CDATA[Paramount Pictures / Legendary Entertainment / Street FighterWe got another trailer for Paramount and Legendary&rsquo;s ambitious Street Fighter movie, and the movie based on the hit video game has an actual plot.<br />
Thanks to the 1994 film starring Jean-Claude Van Damme as Guile, and some other lackluster projects, the bar this movie has to clear is in hell.<br />
Ahead of its presentation at CinemaCon, Paramount and Legendary gave fans another look at the film, following the first trailer showcasing th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/the-new-trailer-for-lsquostreet-fighterrsquo-confirms-there-is-a-plot-amp-doubles-down-on-the-action/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 17:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/the-new-trailer-for-lsquostreet-fighterrsquo-confirms-there-is-a-plot-amp-doubles-down-on-the-action/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Buju Banton And Stephen Marley Announce New Summer Tour]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Paras Griffin / GettyThe summer will have some more sizzle, as global reggae icons Buju Banton and Stephen Marley will be the headliners for the Roots and Reggae Tour, which will take place throughout the United States this summer. It&rsquo;s the first time the two Grammy Award-winning musicians have officially embarked on a tour together.The tour will kick off on June 17 at Marymoor Park in Redmond, Washington, and will have stops at venues renowned for their blend of vivid acoustics an]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/buju-banton-and-stephen-marley-announce-new-summer-tour/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 16:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/buju-banton-and-stephen-marley-announce-new-summer-tour/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sneako Catches Fade On NYC Sidewalk, Web Rejoices]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Gabe Ginsberg / GettyOn Tuesday (April 14), the controversial streamer and media personality Sneako was on camera while walking down the street in New York City when he was suddenly attacked by a bystander. The video has gone viral, with many applauding the assault.Sneako, whose real name is Nicolas Kenn De Balinthazy, had been hosting a livestream while walking in downtown Manhattan. Sneako was looking down at his phone when a random man, who appeared to be waiting for him, lashes out w]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/sneako-catches-fade-on-nyc-sidewalk-web-rejoices/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 16:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/sneako-catches-fade-on-nyc-sidewalk-web-rejoices/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chris Paul Mocks LA Clippers Following Play-In Loss To Golden State Warriors]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: David Jensen / GettyFor the last few days, NBA fans have been treated to some good entertainment as the first few games of the NBA Play-In tournament ended in thrilling fashion, and last night&rsquo;s game (April 15) between the Golden State Warriors and Los Angeles Clippers was no exception.Behind Steph Curry&rsquo;s 35-points, the Golden State Warriors were able to pull off a stunning comeback in the fourth quarter to shock the LA Clippers and send them packing, but it was another poin]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/chris-paul-mocks-la-clippers-following-play-in-loss-to-golden-state-warriors/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 16:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/chris-paul-mocks-la-clippers-following-play-in-loss-to-golden-state-warriors/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Marvel Previews Trailer To ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ At CinemaCon, The Public Awaits Their Turn]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: VALERIE MACON / GettyWhen Marvel Studios leaked to the world that the full Avengers: Doomsday trailer would be seen on April 16, they forgot to mention that it would only be seen by a select few, as the crowd at CinemaCon was treated to the exclusive footage. We were not.Still, word of what was seen has hit the internet, and man, does it sound like a banger. Days after insiders revealed that a test screening for Avengers: Doomsday led to the lucky audience stating that it was the &ldquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/marvel-previews-trailer-to-avengers-doomsday-at-cinemacon-the-public-awaits-their-turn/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 16:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/marvel-previews-trailer-to-avengers-doomsday-at-cinemacon-the-public-awaits-their-turn/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mexico Unveils Universal Healthcare, Contrasts Trump’s Aims]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: ObturadorMX / GettyAs millions of Americans are struggling to ensure affordable healthcare, their neighbors to the south are on track to achieve something that&rsquo;s been portrayed as impossible. Mexico&rsquo;s President Claudia Sheinbaum announced an initiative that would secure universal healthcare for the country&rsquo;s citizens.According to reports, Sheinbaum issued a decree on April 7 establishing the Servicio Universal de Salud, or Universal Health Service. On Monday (April 13),]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/mexico-unveils-universal-healthcare-contrasts-trumps-aims/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 16:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/mexico-unveils-universal-healthcare-contrasts-trumps-aims/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Check Out Our 420 2026 Cannabis Gift Guide #420]]></title><description><![CDATA[Happy 420 to the Hip-Hop Wired Nation! This weekend, folks will be prepping themselves for the famed holiday with an array of options, and Hip-Hop Wired is here to help folks out with their 420 choices.As I try to share with readers every year, I view cannabis usage as therapeutic, rather than something to do for leisure. That said, I&rsquo;ve found myself reaching for something to breeze through my evenings, especially in these times we&rsquo;re living through.What I&rsquo;m most excited to sha]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/check-out-our-420-2026-cannabis-gift-guide-420/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 15:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/check-out-our-420-2026-cannabis-gift-guide-420/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Baby Keem Watched Kendrick &amp; Drake Beef Like A Sports Competition]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Jason Koerner / GettyBaby Keem is finally sharing how he really felt watching the Kendrick Lamar vs. Drake beef play out.At this point, we all know how things unfolded. After years of subtle shots. everything blew up when Future and Metro Boomin dropped &ldquo;Like That,&rdquo; with Kendrick making it clear the &ldquo;Big 3&rdquo; conversation was dead.Drizzy tried to step in the ring, but things really shifted when the West Coast MC dropped &ldquo;Not Like Us,&rdquo; a record that had t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/baby-keem-watched-kendrick-amp-drake-beef-like-a-sports-competition/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 15:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/baby-keem-watched-kendrick-amp-drake-beef-like-a-sports-competition/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Music Friday: Ludacris, 6LACK &amp; 2 Chainz, Sexyy Red, Yasiin Bey &amp; More]]></title><description><![CDATA[There may be no major rap album this week, but there&rsquo;s still plenty of great music worth checking out in this week&rsquo;s New Music Friday.<br />
Ludacris, who hasn&rsquo;t released an album in over a decade, returns with a playful new single called &ldquo;Pull Over&rdquo; which boasts some trunk-rattling production from fellow Southern rap legend DJ Toomp.<br />
Luda&rsquo;s former Disturbing Tha Peace signee 2 Chainz is also in the mix with a grown &lsquo;n&rsquo; sexy feature on fellow ATLien 6LAC]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/new-music-friday-ludacris-6lack-amp-2-chainz-sexyy-red-yasiin-bey-amp-more/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 14:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/new-music-friday-ludacris-6lack-amp-2-chainz-sexyy-red-yasiin-bey-amp-more/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rapper LL Cool J And Scott Caan Headlining New ‘NCIS’ Series]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Julian Hamilton / GettyThe NCIS franchise has been a staple of CBS&rsquo;s programming for multiple seasons, but its newest edition will make history by having two rappers as its lead stars &ndash; LL Cool J and Scott Caan, who both have experience as lead actors for series on the network.The premise for NCIS: New York has Agent Sam Hanna (LL Cool J) return to his hometown, where he teams up with a charismatic agent (Caan) to lead a team of agents on high-stakes missions defending the ci]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/rapper-ll-cool-j-and-scott-caan-headlining-new-ncis-series/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 14:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/rapper-ll-cool-j-and-scott-caan-headlining-new-ncis-series/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cyco Black Released From Jail Amid Alleged Atlanta Theft Scheme]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Maury Phillips / GettyAtlanta rapper Cyco Black has been released from prison after being arrested in connection with an alleged theft scheme.Alphonce Smith, also known as Cyco Black, is currently facing multiple misdemeanor and felony charges, including receiving stolen property. According to police, the Crime Mob member is allegedly connected to a series of car break-ins across Atlanta.Victims reportedly had items such as laptops, phones and tablets stolen from their vehicles during th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/cyco-black-released-from-jail-amid-alleged-atlanta-theft-scheme/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 22:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/cyco-black-released-from-jail-amid-alleged-atlanta-theft-scheme/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jay Electronica Asked Sean “Diddy” Combs’ Freedom During Miami Show]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jay Electronica has long advocated for the freedom of Sean &ldquo;Diddy&rdquo; Combs, signaling their years-long alignment ahead of him signing with Roc Nation. During a recent tour stop in Miami, Jay Electronica called for Diddy&rsquo;s freedom.In a video shared by XXL, Jay Electronica was onstage at Miami&rsquo;s Lincoln&rsquo;s Beard Brewing and took a moment out of his set to shout out Sean &ldquo;Diddy&rdquo; Combs, while framing his incarceration as &ldquo;some bullsh*t.&rdquo;&ldquo;Free]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/jay-electronica-asked-sean-diddy-combs-freedom-during-miami-show/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 20:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/jay-electronica-asked-sean-diddy-combs-freedom-during-miami-show/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jay Electronica Asked For Sean “Diddy” Combs’ Freedom During Miami Show]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jay Electronica has long advocated for the freedom of Sean &ldquo;Diddy&rdquo; Combs, signaling their years-long alignment ahead of him signing with Roc Nation. During a recent tour stop in Miami, Jay Electronica called for Diddy&rsquo;s freedom.In a video shared by XXL, Jay Electronica was onstage at Miami&rsquo;s Lincoln&rsquo;s Beard Brewing and took a moment out of his set to shout out Sean &ldquo;Diddy&rdquo; Combs, while framing his incarceration as &ldquo;some bullsh*t.&rdquo;&ldquo;Free]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/jay-electronica-asked-for-sean-diddy-combs-freedom-during-miami-show/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 20:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/jay-electronica-asked-for-sean-diddy-combs-freedom-during-miami-show/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jury Rules Live Nation &amp; Ticketmaster Operated As Monopoly, Overcharged Customers]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Manhattan jury ruled this week that Live Nation and its performing venue company, Ticketmaster, operated as a monopoly and overcharged customers. The decision is seen as a victory for 33 states, including the District of Columbia.NPR reports that after a four-day deliberation at the U.S. District Court of the Southern District of New York, the jury decided that Live Nation and Ticketmaster held far too much sway over the live performance industry, gouging customers and shorting both entertaine]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/jury-rules-live-nation-amp-ticketmaster-operated-as-monopoly-overcharged-customers/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 19:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/jury-rules-live-nation-amp-ticketmaster-operated-as-monopoly-overcharged-customers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rick Ross Speaks On Drake Fallout, “Homie Got A Lot Of Issues”]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Vevo / YoutubeRick Ross is shedding more light on where things stand between him and Drake following their fallout.During the debut episode of Culli&rsquo;s YouTube show, the Maybach Music boss was asked whether he&rsquo;d be open to squashing beef with the Toronto rapper. Rozay didn&rsquo;t hold back.&ldquo;Homie got a lot of issues he got to address. I&rsquo;ma leave it right there. Is it any potential of him being a real n*gga? He gotta decide that. But he got sh*t he gotta deal with]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/rick-ross-speaks-on-drake-fallout-homie-got-a-lot-of-issues/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 19:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/rick-ross-speaks-on-drake-fallout-homie-got-a-lot-of-issues/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Donald Trump’s Mental Fitness The Subject of Intense Scrutiny Following Zany Fox News Interview]]></title><description><![CDATA[Win McNamee / Donald TrumpIt&rsquo;s finally happening; everyone is finally speaking about the giant elephant in the room: Donald Trump&rsquo;s mental fitness.<br />
Since Orange Mussolini&rsquo;s first disastrous term, some people have called into question whether there was someone behind the wheel while the engine has been running in Trump&rsquo;s brain.<br />
But now, the alarm bells are ringing more loudly as Trump&rsquo;s behavior has become even more erratic, with many now claiming the current occupan]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/donald-trumps-mental-fitness-the-subject-of-intense-scrutiny-following-zany-fox-news-interview/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 19:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/donald-trumps-mental-fitness-the-subject-of-intense-scrutiny-following-zany-fox-news-interview/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Future&rsquo;s Fatherhood Follies Sees Rapper Facing Paternity Suit &amp; More]]></title><description><![CDATA[Future has had a relatively quiet 2026 on the music front, but behind the scenes, he&rsquo;s been embroiled in a pair of legal fights. One woman filed a paternity suit claiming that Future fathered her son, while another woman says that the rapper hasn&rsquo;t seen their son in well over a year.TMZ got the scoop on both angles, starting with Layla Sanad filing the paternity lawsuit in Florida against the rapper born Nayvadius DeMun Wilburn. Sanad is seeking child support payments from Freebandz]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/futurersquos-fatherhood-follies-sees-rapper-facing-paternity-suit-amp-more/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 18:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/futurersquos-fatherhood-follies-sees-rapper-facing-paternity-suit-amp-more/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Unqualified Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth Caught Reciting &amp; Remixing Fake Bible Verse From &lsquo;Pulp Fiction&rsquo;]]></title><description><![CDATA[Getty Images / Pete Hegseth / Pulp FictionThe jokes continue to write themselves regarding this administration. President Donald Trump&rsquo;s DEI Hire, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, was caught here saying a fake Bible verse from a movie.<br />
Pete Hegesth has already been called out for using God and faith to justify the country&rsquo;s ridiculous military action in Iran.<br />
Pete Hegseth Continues To Use Religion To Justify War In IranDuring a recent Pentagon prayer service, Hegseth used religious]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/unqualified-secretary-of-defense-pete-hegseth-caught-reciting-amp-remixing-fake-bible-verse-from-lsquopulp-fictionrsquo/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 17:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/unqualified-secretary-of-defense-pete-hegseth-caught-reciting-amp-remixing-fake-bible-verse-from-lsquopulp-fictionrsquo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Birthday Bash ATL 2026: Win Front Row Tickets! Powered by Amerigroup]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: R1 Promotions / R1Take the Fast Lane to the Front Row. Register now for your chance to win a pair of FRONT ROW tickets to Birthday Bash ATL 2026!Powered by Amerigroup!]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/birthday-bash-atl-2026-win-front-row-tickets-powered-by-amerigroup/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 17:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/birthday-bash-atl-2026-win-front-row-tickets-powered-by-amerigroup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Quavo Pops Out At Cardi B’s Concert, Fans Raised Eyebrows Amid Offset History]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Carol Lee Rose/FilmMagic / Carol Lee Rose/FilmMagicCardi B&rsquo;s Little Miss Drama Tour made its stop in Florida, and fans were surprised by a guest nobody expected to see.Quavo, former member of Migos, was spotted in attendance at the show. On the surface, it&rsquo;s not too shocking, they&rsquo;ve collaborated before, most notably on the massive hit &ldquo;Motorsport.&rdquo;What makes the moment a bit of a head-scratcher is Quavo&rsquo;s history with Offset, Cardi B&rsquo;s ex-husban]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/quavo-pops-out-at-cardi-bs-concert-fans-raised-eyebrows-amid-offset-history/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 16:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/quavo-pops-out-at-cardi-bs-concert-fans-raised-eyebrows-amid-offset-history/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jay Electronica: &quot;Free Puff!&quot; #diddy #jayelectronica]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jay Electronica: &quot;Free Puff!&quot; #diddy #jayelectronica]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/jay-electronica-quotfree-puffquot-diddy-jayelectronica/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 15:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/jay-electronica-quotfree-puffquot-diddy-jayelectronica/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nicki Minaj’s Sister, Ming Li, Talks About Going To Cardi B Concert, “Picking Sides”]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: @mingluanli / InstagramMing Li, the sister of Nicki Minaj, is speaking out following the recent controversy surrounding her name.During a conversation with Hip-Hop Wired, Ming addressed her decision to attend a Cardi B concert, given the history between Cardi and her sister.&ldquo;I was shady for that wasn&rsquo;t I? I wasn&rsquo;t trying to be shady,&rdquo; Ming Li said. &ldquo;I felt like at the time I was hanging out with my friends and they wanted to go out, I wanted to go out too. I]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/nicki-minajs-sister-ming-li-talks-about-going-to-cardi-b-concert-picking-sides-2/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/nicki-minajs-sister-ming-li-talks-about-going-to-cardi-b-concert-picking-sides-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nicki Minaj’s Sister, Ming Li Talks About Going To Cardi B Concert, “Picking Sides”]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: @mingluanli / InstagramMing Li, the sister of Nicki Minaj, is speaking out following the recent controversy surrounding her name.During a conversation with Hip-Hop Wired, Ming addressed her decision to attend a Cardi B concert, given the history between Cardi and her sister.&ldquo;I was shady for that wasn&rsquo;t I? I wasn&rsquo;t trying to be shady. I felt like at the time I was hanging out with my friends and they wanted to go out, I wanted to go out too. I&rsquo;m not staying in the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/nicki-minajs-sister-ming-li-talks-about-going-to-cardi-b-concert-picking-sides/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/nicki-minajs-sister-ming-li-talks-about-going-to-cardi-b-concert-picking-sides/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kendrick Lamar &amp; Family Enjoy Disney]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kendrick Lamar &amp; Family Enjoy Disney]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/kendrick-lamar-amp-family-enjoy-disney/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 23:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/kendrick-lamar-amp-family-enjoy-disney/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kanye West Puts Marseille Show On Pause Amid Potential Ban In France]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Revolt / RevoltKanye West has reportedly pulled the plug on his scheduled concert in Marseille, France.The Chicago rapper shared a statement addressing fans overseas, announcing that the show would be postponed.&nbsp;&ldquo;After much thought and consideration, it is my sole decision to postpone my show in Marseille, France until further notice.&rdquo;Ye&rsquo;s decision comes as the office of French Interior Minister Laurent Nu&ntilde;ez was reportedly considering banning West from ente]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/kanye-west-puts-marseille-show-on-pause-amid-potential-ban-in-france/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 22:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/kanye-west-puts-marseille-show-on-pause-amid-potential-ban-in-france/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Megan Thee Stallion Hot Girl Summer Brand Adds Men&rsquo;s Smimwear &amp; Pet Wear]]></title><description><![CDATA[Megan Thee Stallion / Hot Girl Summer<br />
This summer at the beach and poolside is going to be a scorcher thanks to Megan Thee Stallion&rsquo;s Hot Girl Summer swimwear collection.<br />
Megan Thee Stallion is currently heating up Broadway as the first-ever female version of Zidler in Moulin Rouge! The Musical, and now she can add an affordable swimwear collection to that growing list of accomplishments.The Houston rapper posted on IG announcing that her Hot Girl Summer brand will now feature men&rsquo;s]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/megan-thee-stallion-hot-girl-summer-brand-adds-menrsquos-smimwear-amp-pet-wear/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 21:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/megan-thee-stallion-hot-girl-summer-brand-adds-menrsquos-smimwear-amp-pet-wear/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pooh Shiesty’s Lawyer Says Staples Trip Was To Print Lyrics, Not Contracts]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Prince Williams / GettyPooh Shiesty&rsquo;s defense team is pushing back on key details surrounding his current legal battle.&nbsp;The Memphis rapper has been accused of orchestrating the alleged kidnapping and robbery of Gucci Mane. According to reports, the 1017 Records CEO was allegedly held at gunpoint and forced to sign paperwork releasing Shiesty from his contract.<br />
Following that, members of Shiesty&rsquo;s crew are also accused of robbing Guwop of his jewelry.However, Sheisty&rsqu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/pooh-shiestys-lawyer-says-staples-trip-was-to-print-lyrics-not-contracts/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 20:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/pooh-shiestys-lawyer-says-staples-trip-was-to-print-lyrics-not-contracts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bobby Shmurda's Epic Records Audition Goes Viral Again  #allhiphoptv #bobbyshmurda]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bobby Shmurda's Epic Records Audition Goes Viral Again#allhiphoptv #bobbyshmurda]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/bobby-shmurdas-epic-records-audition-goes-viral-again-allhiphoptv-bobbyshmurda/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 19:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/bobby-shmurdas-epic-records-audition-goes-viral-again-allhiphoptv-bobbyshmurda/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Your ULTIMATE Birthday Bash XXX Playlist]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Getty ImagesGet hype for Hot 107.9&rsquo;s Birthday Bash XXX concert with the Ultimate Birthday Bash XXX playlist. We&rsquo;ve curated back-to-back bangers from the legends of Atlanta hip-hop&mdash;think T.I., Gucci Mane, and Goodie Mob&mdash;to get you in the mood for one of the biggest cultural events of the year. Whether you&rsquo;re pre-gaming with the crew or hosting your own party, these iconic crunk and hip-hop anthems bring the energy and vibe straight from ATL to your speakers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/your-ultimate-birthday-bash-xxx-playlist/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 19:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/your-ultimate-birthday-bash-xxx-playlist/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Usher &amp; Chris Brown&rsquo;s Joint R&amp;B Tour Sparks Plenty of Backlash]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thaddaeus McAdams / Usher / Chris BrownUsher and Chris Brown are going on tour together, and social media, including both artists&rsquo; fanbases, is feeling all kinds of emotions about the announcement. Still, there is also a lot of backlash.<br />
The music superstars are not worried that you will be pinching pennies to see them share the stage this summer when their joint R&amp;B Tour begins. They also don&rsquo;t care about the optics of them coming together amid the controversies they can&rsquo;t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/usher-amp-chris-brownrsquos-joint-rampb-tour-sparks-plenty-of-backlash/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 18:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/usher-amp-chris-brownrsquos-joint-rampb-tour-sparks-plenty-of-backlash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Accused Gilgo Beach Killer Rex Heuermann Admits To 8 Murders: Report]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Newsday LLC / GettyThe decades-long investigation into the killings tied to Long Island&rsquo;s Gilgo Beach has taken a major and unsettling turn. The suspect admitted to the heinous crimes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/accused-gilgo-beach-killer-rex-heuermann-admits-to-8-murders-report/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 17:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/accused-gilgo-beach-killer-rex-heuermann-admits-to-8-murders-report/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Swae Lee Reportedly Cuts Confidential Deal In Alleged Paternity Suit]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Bernard Smalls / @PhotosByBeanzSwae Lee is reportedly closing the book on a legal dispute that had been lingering in the background for a while. The Rae Sremmurd rapper is said to have reached a private agreement in a paternity case tied to a woman who claimed he fathered her young son.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/swae-lee-reportedly-cuts-confidential-deal-in-alleged-paternity-suit/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 17:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/swae-lee-reportedly-cuts-confidential-deal-in-alleged-paternity-suit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Godzilla Heads To New York City In New Teaser Trailer For ‘Godzilla Minus Zero’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Toho / TohoIt&rsquo;s been three years since Takashi Yamazaki unleashed his monster masterpiece on the masses in Godzilla Minus One, and while critics and audiences alike lauded his iteration of the iconic kaiju from Japan, can he follow that up another classic? We&rsquo;re about to find out.On Tuesday (April 14), Yamazaki took to Cinemacon to give audiences a taste of what he&rsquo;s been cooking up in the lab with the first teaser trailer for Godzilla Minus Zero and from the looks of t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/godzilla-heads-to-new-york-city-in-new-teaser-trailer-for-godzilla-minus-zero/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 17:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/godzilla-heads-to-new-york-city-in-new-teaser-trailer-for-godzilla-minus-zero/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DoorDash Losing Customers After Staged White House Delivery]]></title><description><![CDATA[DoorDash is currently experiencing a backlash from users of the service after a staged White House event featuring the on-demand delivery service. According to reactions online, DoorDash users are threatening to end their subscriptions after a McDonald&rsquo;s delivery order to President Donald Trump was used to call attention to a new policy.On April 13, President Trump, with cameras rolling, accepted a DoorDash delivery to highlight his &ldquo;no tax on tips&rdquo; policy for workers who earn]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/doordash-losing-customers-after-staged-white-house-delivery/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 16:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/doordash-losing-customers-after-staged-white-house-delivery/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Full King Harris Arrest Video: Were The Cops Wrong?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Full King Harris Arrest Video: Were The Cops Wrong?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/full-king-harris-arrest-video-were-the-cops-wrong/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 16:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/full-king-harris-arrest-video-were-the-cops-wrong/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lauryn Hill Featured In Denim Tears New Campaign]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Corinth Films / Corinth FilmsDenim Tears has tapped Ms. Lauryn Hill for its Spring/Summer 2026 campaign, linking up with the legendary artist.The brand teased the collaboration online, sharing a black-and-white image of Hill rocking a denim jacket paired with matching jeans. Underneath the jacket, the Fugees artist is styled in a button-up shirt, keeping the look clean and timeless while adding depth to the overall aesthetic.The collection is expected to release April 17 at 11 a.m. EST v]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/lauryn-hill-featured-in-denim-tears-new-campaign/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 16:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/lauryn-hill-featured-in-denim-tears-new-campaign/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Isaiah Rashad Reveals &lsquo;It&rsquo;s Been Awful&rsquo; Tracklist Feat. SZA &amp; More]]></title><description><![CDATA[Isaiah Rashad has revealed the tracklist and artwork for his new album It&rsquo;s Been Awful ahead of its release next month.<br />
The project, which serves as the long-awaited follow-up to 2021&rsquo;s The House is Burning, clocks in at 16 songs and includes the recently released single &ldquo;Same Sh!t.&rdquo;<br />
It also boasts a small but star-studded supporting cast comprised of frequent collaborator SZA and alt-pop star Dominic Fike, as well as up-and-comer Julian Sintonia.<br />
&ldquo;Boy in Red&rdquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/isaiah-rashad-reveals-lsquoitrsquos-been-awfulrsquo-tracklist-feat-sza-amp-more/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 11:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/isaiah-rashad-reveals-lsquoitrsquos-been-awfulrsquo-tracklist-feat-sza-amp-more/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New ‘Spider-Man: Beyond The Spider-Verse’ Footage Wows Cinema Con Crowd]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sony Pictures Entertainment / Spider-Man: Beyond The Spider-Verse<br />
We still have to wait until 2027 to see the epic conclusion in Miles Morales animated feature-length trilogy, but that didn&rsquo;t stop Sony Pictures Entertainment from giving us a glimpse of Miles&rsquo; next movie.<br />
Let&rsquo;s get the bad news out of the way: Beyond The Spider-Verse will not be in theaters until June 18, 2027.<br />
Now that we have that unfortunate detail out of the way, let&rsquo;s get into what Sony showed off fro]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/new-spider-man-beyond-the-spider-verse-footage-wows-cinema-con-crowd/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 07:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/new-spider-man-beyond-the-spider-verse-footage-wows-cinema-con-crowd/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Method Man Is Heartbroken Over New Edition Snub By Rock Hall Of Fame]]></title><description><![CDATA[Method Man Is Heartbroken Over New Edition Snub By Rock Hall Of Fame]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/method-man-is-heartbroken-over-new-edition-snub-by-rock-hall-of-fame/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 04:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/method-man-is-heartbroken-over-new-edition-snub-by-rock-hall-of-fame/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[J. Cole Posts Statement After Leaving  Chinese Basketball Association]]></title><description><![CDATA[J. Cole and his status as a Hip-Hop artist cannot be denied, while also demonstrating past athletic ability as well. With his second stint as a professional basketball player now in the rear view, J. Cole gave a statement regarding his leaving the Chinese Basketball Association just one game.J. Cole was a very brief member of the Nanjing Monkey Kings basketball team, playing in only one game with eight minutes and a full donut across all stat lines. While some outside critics may have taken digs]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/j-cole-posts-statement-after-leaving-chinese-basketball-association/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 03:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/j-cole-posts-statement-after-leaving-chinese-basketball-association/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lien Back: Rappers Who’ve Been Caught In Tax Struggles]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Jason Koerner / GettySource: KMazur / GettyWith Tax Day landing on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, plenty of folks are scrambling to get their paperwork together, hit submit, and pray they do not get that ugly letter from Uncle Sam. For regular people, tax season is stressful enough. But when celebrity money, bad bookkeeping, fast living, and years of missing filings get thrown into the mix, things can go from &ldquo;I need an extension&rdquo; to full-on liens, court dates, and federal time r]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/lien-back-rappers-whove-been-caught-in-tax-struggles/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 23:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/lien-back-rappers-whove-been-caught-in-tax-struggles/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[No Kidding: Xbox CEO, Asha Sharma,  Claims Xbox Game Pass Is “Too Expensive” In Leaked Memo]]></title><description><![CDATA[NurPhoto / Xbox Game PassIt&rsquo;s no secret that Xbox Game Pass is no longer the &ldquo;best value in gaming,&rdquo; and new Xbox CEO, Asha Sharma, is well aware of that.<br />
Spotted on The Verge, Sharma told employees in a memo that the subscription service that many call the Netflix of gaming has become &ldquo;too expensive,&rdquo; signaling that a price drop and reportedly a return to Xbox first exclusivity might be in the future of the company, which is definitely a step in the right direction]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/no-kidding-xbox-ceo-asha-sharma-claims-xbox-game-pass-is-too-expensive-in-leaked-memo/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 23:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/no-kidding-xbox-ceo-asha-sharma-claims-xbox-game-pass-is-too-expensive-in-leaked-memo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[6ix9ine Trolls Young Thug For Biting His Rainbow Hair Look]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Kevin Mazur / Getty6ix9ine tapped into full troll mode and turned his attention to Young Thug following his Coachella appearance.Over the weekend, Thugger hit the stage and delivered a great set, but it wasn&rsquo;t just the performance that had people talking. The Atlanta rapper rainbow-colored braids, a look that quickly went viral online.Of course, 6ix9ine wasn&rsquo;t going to let that slide.The Brooklyn rapper took to his Instagram story and posted a photo of Thug, writing, &ldquo;U]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/6ix9ine-trolls-young-thug-for-biting-his-rainbow-hair-look/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 22:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/6ix9ine-trolls-young-thug-for-biting-his-rainbow-hair-look/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hip-Hop Artists In the Rock &amp; Roll Hall Of Fame]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: John Parra / GettyWu-Tang Clan crashing into the Rock &amp; Roll Hall of Fame&rsquo;s 2026 Performer class feels right on time, but the bigger headline for the culture is that Queen Latifah and MC Lyte are coming in too, both under the Hall&rsquo;s Musical Influence category. That matters because Hip-Hop has spent decades proving it belongs in rooms built around a narrower idea of what &ldquo;rock &amp; roll&rdquo; even means. The Hall has gradually widened that definition, and this year]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/hip-hop-artists-in-the-rock-amp-roll-hall-of-fame/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 22:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/hip-hop-artists-in-the-rock-amp-roll-hall-of-fame/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump Busted Using Foreign Steel For White House Ballroom]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Pool / GettyThe &ldquo;America First&rdquo; idealogy that President Donald Trump has campaigned on took another hit, thanks to a report that found that the construction of a new ballroom for the White House leading to its partial demolition, is using foreign steel.According to the report, the world&rsquo;s second-largest steel manufacturer, ArcelorMittal, donated steel for the White House ballroom project. ArcelorMittal is based in Luxemborg, and it produces steel in Canada, France, Braz]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/trump-busted-using-foreign-steel-for-white-house-ballroom/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 21:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/trump-busted-using-foreign-steel-for-white-house-ballroom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[T.I.’s Son King Harris Arrested In Georgia Following Traffic Stop]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Nykieria Chaney / GettyKing Harris, the son of T.I, was arrested in Georgia this past weekend, according to reports.The Gwinnett County Police Department said Harris was clocked driving 60 mph in a 45 mph zone around 1 a.m. on Sunday. During the traffic stop, officers also allegedly discovered that he had a firearm in his possession.Police say they asked Harris to step out of the vehicle, but he reportedly refused, which ultimately led to his arrest. During the incident, authorities also]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/tis-son-king-harris-arrested-in-georgia-following-traffic-stop/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 20:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/tis-son-king-harris-arrested-in-georgia-following-traffic-stop/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Social Media Believes Donald Trump’s DoorDash Grandma Stunt Was Pure BS]]></title><description><![CDATA[Win McNamee / Donald Trump /Door Dash GrandmaDonald Trump and his administration can&rsquo;t even pull off staged stunts without looking absolutely foolish.<br />
Following his social media tirade that saw him post and eventually delete an AI-generated photo of himself as Jesus, which he later claimed was a photo of himself as a doctor, and taking shots at Pope Leo XIV, Donald Trump tried to get some good press stepping out of the Oval Office to receive his McDonald&rsquo;s delivery via DoorDash.Regar]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/social-media-believes-donald-trumps-doordash-grandma-stunt-was-pure-bs/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 18:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/social-media-believes-donald-trumps-doordash-grandma-stunt-was-pure-bs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[adidas &amp; The Marathon Clothing Collaborate On The Harden Vol. 10 &ldquo;Marathon&rdquo;]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: adidas / adidasJames Harden may not be playing for the Los Angeles Clippers anymore, but he&rsquo;s still out here showing love and paying homage to an old friend and one of LA&rsquo;s favorite sons, Nipsey Hussle.According to Hypebeast, adidas has partnered up with The Marathon Clothing to remix the Harden Vol. 10 into something Nipsey Hussle would approve of. The Harden Vol. 10 &ldquo;Marathon&rdquo; comes in a color that doesn&rsquo;t exactly match the Cleveland Cavaliers team colors,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/adidas-amp-the-marathon-clothing-collaborate-on-the-harden-vol-10-ldquomarathonrdquo/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 16:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/adidas-amp-the-marathon-clothing-collaborate-on-the-harden-vol-10-ldquomarathonrdquo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cardi B Wants Tasha K Penalized Over Offset And Stefon Diggs Claims]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Bernard Smalls / @PhotosByBeanzCardi B isn&rsquo;t letting up when it comes to&nbsp;Tasha K, and this latest move shows she&rsquo;s still pressing the issue in court.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/cardi-b-wants-tasha-k-penalized-over-offset-and-stefon-diggs-claims/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 16:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/cardi-b-wants-tasha-k-penalized-over-offset-and-stefon-diggs-claims/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Donald Trump’s $10B Lawsuit Against Wall Street Journal Is Dismissed]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Anadolu / GettyDonald Trump has spent damn near the entirety of his second presidency attempting to downplay, distract or straight up delete any connection he had to Jeffery Epstein. But unfortunately for Donnie, his ties to the infamous child sex trafficker continues to haunt him all the way to the court room.Almost a year after Donald Trump sued the Wall Street Journal for their coverage on the now-famous Jeffery Epstein birthday card that Trump and other well-known celebrities and pol]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/donald-trumps-10b-lawsuit-against-wall-street-journal-is-dismissed/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 16:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/donald-trumps-10b-lawsuit-against-wall-street-journal-is-dismissed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FBI File Reveals Truth of Melania Trump-Epstein Connection]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Davidoff Studios Photography / GettyFirst Lady Melania Trump stunned observers as she delivered a statement denying that she had a relationship with the convicted sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein, and that he introduced her to her husband, President Donald Trump. But a new document by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) directly contradicts her statement in a startling way.An interview summary report by the FBI in 2019 revealed that there was one witness &ndash; who is unidentified &]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/fbi-file-reveals-truth-of-melania-trump-epstein-connection/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 16:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/fbi-file-reveals-truth-of-melania-trump-epstein-connection/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SZA Calls Cap On Being Offered Six Figures To Be Justin Bieber’s Backup For Coachella]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Allen J. Schaben / GettySZA is clearing the air after rumors spread that she was offered a headlining spot in case Justin Bieber backed out of Coachella.While there was never any real indication that &ldquo;Bieberchella&rdquo; was in jeopardy, speculation about a backup plan made its rounds online. Some reports even claimed the SOS singer was offered a six-figure deal to step in, but she called cap on the rumors.&ldquo;Lmao who made this up? I&rsquo;ve seen this 4 times now. I&rsquo;m in]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/sza-calls-cap-on-being-offered-six-figures-to-be-justin-biebers-backup-for-coachella/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 16:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/sza-calls-cap-on-being-offered-six-figures-to-be-justin-biebers-backup-for-coachella/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wu-Tang Clan, Sade, Luther Vandross Among 2026 Rock &amp; Roll Hall of Fame Class]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gene Simmons is probably seething at the moment, but for fans of Wu-Tang Clan, Sade, and Luther Vandross, it&rsquo;s time to celebrate. The 2026 Rock &amp; Roll Hall of Fame inductees were announced, and the aforementioned acts join five other musical entities as part of this year&rsquo;s class.The Rock &amp; Roll Hall of Fame is one of music&rsquo;s signature achievements, immortalizing acts and artists who have contributed greatly to the entertainment industry.Below are the eight acts under th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/wu-tang-clan-sade-luther-vandross-among-2026-rock-amp-roll-hall-of-fame-class/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 16:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/wu-tang-clan-sade-luther-vandross-among-2026-rock-amp-roll-hall-of-fame-class/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wu-Tang Clan To Be Inducted Into Rock &amp; Roll Hall of Fame]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wu-Tang Clan have officially been voted into the Rock &amp; Roll Hall of Fame.<br />
The Class of 2026 inductees were unveiled on Monday (April 13), with Sade, Luther Vandross, Oasis, Iron Maiden, Phil Collins, Billy Idol and Joy Division/New Order also getting the nod.<br />
Fellow rap icons Queen Latifah and MC Lyte will also be joining them in the Hall of Fame as recipients of the &ldquo;Early Influence&rdquo; award, which recognizes their status as pioneers in music and culture.<br />
Wu-Tang and co. will be]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/wu-tang-clan-to-be-inducted-into-rock-amp-roll-hall-of-fame/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 14:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/wu-tang-clan-to-be-inducted-into-rock-amp-roll-hall-of-fame/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jerry Lorenzo’s Fear Of God Eliminates CEO Role As Bastien Daguzan Exits]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Edward Berthelot / GettyJerry Lorenzo&rsquo;s Fear of God is making a major change behind the scenes. Bastien Daguzan has left the company thus they are eliminating the CEO position.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/jerry-lorenzos-fear-of-god-eliminates-ceo-role-as-bastien-daguzan-exits/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 02:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/jerry-lorenzos-fear-of-god-eliminates-ceo-role-as-bastien-daguzan-exits/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Remy Ma Seemingly Took Shots At Papoose &amp; Clareesa Shields On &ldquo;W.Y.F.L.&rdquo;]]></title><description><![CDATA[Remy Ma, when focused on said task, can deliver razor-sharp bars that demonstrate that the veteran MC got her chops on the rough blocks of New York. The Bronx artist delivered a new track, &ldquo;W.Y.F.L.,&rdquo; and the bars are seemingly aimed at her ex-husband, Papoose, and his current girlfriend, Clareesa Shields.<br />
Remy Ma&rsquo;s new song, &ldquo;W.Y.F.L.&rdquo; (Why You F*cking Lying), is produced by DJ MAC and CrashDummy, and fans online are connecting the dots from the bars.<br />
&ldquo;The ne]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/remy-ma-seemingly-took-shots-at-papoose-amp-clareesa-shields-on-ldquowyflrdquo/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 22:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/remy-ma-seemingly-took-shots-at-papoose-amp-clareesa-shields-on-ldquowyflrdquo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Craziest Stage Moment: Prosthetic Leg]]></title><description><![CDATA[Craziest Stage Moment: Prosthetic Leg]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/craziest-stage-moment-prosthetic-leg/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 22:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/craziest-stage-moment-prosthetic-leg/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Clipse Tear Down Coachella 2026 Set, Travis Barker Joined Them On Stage]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Frazer Harrison / GettyClipse continued their well-earned victory lap this past weekend with their first-ever performance at Coachella 2026.Despite a few technical hiccups throughout the performance, the duo of Pusha T and Malice powered through the one-hour set. Travis Barker gave the assist for the first four songs on the setlist, including a shortened version of the Grammy-winning track &ldquo;Chains &amp; Whips.&rdquo;&nbsp;&nbsp;While the main focus was on selections from their late]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/clipse-tear-down-coachella-2026-set-travis-barker-joined-them-on-stage/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 22:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/clipse-tear-down-coachella-2026-set-travis-barker-joined-them-on-stage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Drake Iceman Rollout Promo Officially Starts At Toronto Raptor's Game]]></title><description><![CDATA[Drake Iceman Rollout Promo Officially Starts At Toronto Raptor's Game]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/drake-iceman-rollout-promo-officially-starts-at-toronto-raptors-game/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 21:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/drake-iceman-rollout-promo-officially-starts-at-toronto-raptors-game/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lawsuit Alleges Ice Spice Refused To Pay Company $20K For Custom Wigs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gilbert Flores / Ice SpiceAccording to court docs obtained by TMZ Hip Hop, Ice Spice allegedly didn&rsquo;t pony up the cash for some custom wigs, and the company is looking for their coins.<br />
The &ldquo;Big Guy&rdquo; rapper allegedly refused to pay $20,000 for the 25 custom wigs she ordered from The Bella Brand, didn&rsquo;t take the order, and slammed the brand on social media, and is now facing a deposition.<br />
Per TMZ Hip Hop:<br />
The legal drama started in 2025 when Spice was first slapped with the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/lawsuit-alleges-ice-spice-refused-to-pay-company-20k-for-custom-wigs/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 21:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/lawsuit-alleges-ice-spice-refused-to-pay-company-20k-for-custom-wigs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lawsuit Alleges Ice Spice Refused To Pay Company $20,000 For Custom Wigs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gilbert Flores / Ice SpiceAccording to court docs obtained by TMZ Hip Hop, Ice Spice allegedly didn&rsquo;t pony up the cash for some custom wigs, and the company is looking for their coins.<br />
The &ldquo;Big Guy&rdquo; rapper allegedly refused to pay $20,000 for the 25 custom wigs she ordered from The Bella Brand, didn&rsquo;t take the order, and slammed the brand on social media, and is now facing a deposition.<br />
Per TMZ Hip Hop:<br />
The legal drama started in 2025 when Spice was first slapped with the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/lawsuit-alleges-ice-spice-refused-to-pay-company-20000-for-custom-wigs/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 21:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/lawsuit-alleges-ice-spice-refused-to-pay-company-20000-for-custom-wigs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Education Secretary Linda McMahon Posts Inaccurate AI Image Of Ida B. Wells]]></title><description><![CDATA[Education Secretary Linda McMahon attempted to honor a series of women in American history across several disciplines via social media last weekend. In one of the posts, Secretary Linda McMahon gave praise to pioneering journalist Ida B. Wells, but the AI-generated image was deemed historically inaccurate.The Washington Post reports that Linda McMahon took to President Donald Trump&rsquo;s Truth Social platform to celebrate a series of women with historic contributions to society. In the post fo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/education-secretary-linda-mcmahon-posts-inaccurate-ai-image-of-ida-b-wells/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 19:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/education-secretary-linda-mcmahon-posts-inaccurate-ai-image-of-ida-b-wells/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pregnant Latto Shows Out At Mariah The Scientist’s Atlanta Show]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Paras Griffin / GettyLatto popped out at Mariah The Scientist&rsquo;s Atlanta stop and did her big one.The Georgia Peach&rsquo;s hustle was already one of one, but now she has her first child on the way? Big Mama is in a different mode. If anything, the moment just proved she&rsquo;s not slowing down anytime soon.Mariah&rsquo;s tour made its stop in her hometown of Atlanta, and she brought her friend through to the Coca-Cola Roxy to do her big one. Pregnant and glowing, Latto hit the sta]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/pregnant-latto-shows-out-at-mariah-the-scientists-atlanta-show/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 19:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/pregnant-latto-shows-out-at-mariah-the-scientists-atlanta-show/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[J. Cole Leaves China After 1 Game-Here Are The Highlights With The Nanjing Monkey Kings]]></title><description><![CDATA[J. Cole Leaves China After 1 Game-Here Are The Highlights With The Nanjing Monkey Kings]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/j-cole-leaves-china-after-1-game-here-are-the-highlights-with-the-nanjing-monkey-kings/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 19:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/j-cole-leaves-china-after-1-game-here-are-the-highlights-with-the-nanjing-monkey-kings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blasphemy 101: Donald Trump Infuriates MAGA Base After Posting Photo of Himself As Jesus &amp; Slamming Pope Leo]]></title><description><![CDATA[Getty Images / Donald Trump / Pope Leo<br />
Donald Trump once posted about not going to heaven. After his latest unhinged posts on his God-awful social media platform, he definitely won&rsquo;t be anywhere near the pearly gates.<br />
Something is truly going on in the mind of Donald Trump, and it&rsquo;s so off the rails that even his closest allies (who excused his felony convictions and being found liable for sexual assault) are saying this latest online tirade is a bridge too far for them.<br />
During a lat]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/blasphemy-101-donald-trump-infuriates-maga-base-after-posting-photo-of-himself-as-jesus-amp-slamming-pope-leo/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 19:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/blasphemy-101-donald-trump-infuriates-maga-base-after-posting-photo-of-himself-as-jesus-amp-slamming-pope-leo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former Battle Rapper Fox 5 Shot &amp; Killed By Police After Attacking 3 People With A Machete]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: alvarez / GettyOver the past few years, New York City has seen a big drop in crime and homicides, but an incident that occurred this past weekend served as a reminder that anything can happen at any time in the city that never sleeps.Yahoo is reporting that a man wielding a machete at Grand Central Station was shot by officers after the alleged slasher attacked straphangers at random. Interestingly enough, the suspect was once a battle rap legend known to his fellow rap peers as Fox 5.<br />
A]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/former-battle-rapper-fox-5-shot-amp-killed-by-police-after-attacking-3-people-with-a-machete/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 18:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/former-battle-rapper-fox-5-shot-amp-killed-by-police-after-attacking-3-people-with-a-machete/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sex Assault Claims Force Eric Swalwell To End Campaign Run]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: The Washington Post / GettyOn Sunday (April 12), Representative Eric Swalwell of California announced that he was suspending his campaign to become California&rsquo;s next governor, as he is now facing several allegations of sexual assault and rape. The Democratic politician made the announcement via social media.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/sex-assault-claims-force-eric-swalwell-to-end-campaign-run/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 18:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/sex-assault-claims-force-eric-swalwell-to-end-campaign-run/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump-Backed Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán Loses Election]]></title><description><![CDATA[Viktor Orb&aacute;n, the former Prime Minister of Hungary, made a bid to extend his time in office with the help of President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance. Despite the support of Trump and Vance for the Hungarian strongman, Viktor Orb&aacute;n lost to P&eacute;ter Magyar, with some calling it a rebuke of right-leaning political aims.As reported by CNN, P&eacute;ter Magyar, representing the Tisza party, which promotes a center-right philosophy, was up against Viktor Orb&aacute;n&rsquo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/trump-backed-hungarian-prime-minister-viktor-orbn-loses-election/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 17:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/trump-backed-hungarian-prime-minister-viktor-orbn-loses-election/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Offset's Mother Delivers A Message Amid His Turbulent Life &amp; Return To Stage]]></title><description><![CDATA[Offset's Mother Delivers A Message Amid His Turbulent Life &amp; Return To Stage]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/offsets-mother-delivers-a-message-amid-his-turbulent-life-amp-return-to-stage/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 17:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/offsets-mother-delivers-a-message-amid-his-turbulent-life-amp-return-to-stage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Birthday Bash XXX &amp; DeeVine Lux Hair Present: Slay. Post. WIN.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: R1 Promotions / R1DO YOU HAVE THE BEST PONYTAIL IN ATL?It&rsquo;s time to show OUT, Atlanta! Whether it&rsquo;s sleek, curly, braided, or giving full glam&mdash;if your ponytail turns heads, we want to see it!&nbsp;Upload your best ponytail pic, and you could be walking away with the ultimate glow-up experience AND front-row vibes at the biggest concert of the year.HOW TO ENTER:Submit your BEST ponytail photo belowMake sure your look is clean, creative, and camera-readyBring the confiden]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/birthday-bash-xxx-amp-deevine-lux-hair-present-slay-post-win/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 16:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/birthday-bash-xxx-amp-deevine-lux-hair-present-slay-post-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meek Mill Remix Is A Reminder How Dope He Is!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Meek Mill Remix Is A Reminder How Dope He Is!]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/meek-mill-remix-is-a-reminder-how-dope-he-is/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 16:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/meek-mill-remix-is-a-reminder-how-dope-he-is/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sauce Walka Says &quot;It Wasn't Me'' In Alleged Fracas With NC Car Detailer #saucewalka]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sauce Walka Says &quot;It Wasn't Me'' In Alleged Fracas With NC Car Detailer #saucewalka]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/sauce-walka-says-quotit-wasnt-me-in-alleged-fracas-with-nc-car-detailer-saucewalka/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 16:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/sauce-walka-says-quotit-wasnt-me-in-alleged-fracas-with-nc-car-detailer-saucewalka/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Offset’s Mother Breaks Silence As He Recovers From Shooting, “He Is A Miracle Walking”]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Paras Griffin / GettyOffset&rsquo;s mother, Latabia Woodward, is speaking out as her son continues to recover after being shot.Woodward, who typically stays off social media when it comes to her son, whether the news is good or bad, broke her silence this time to address his recovery. She called his quick return to the stage nothing short of a miracle, noting that just days after being shot, he was already back doing what he loves.&ldquo;I don&rsquo;t typically address things about my so]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/offsets-mother-breaks-silence-as-he-recovers-from-shooting-he-is-a-miracle-walking/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 16:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/offsets-mother-breaks-silence-as-he-recovers-from-shooting-he-is-a-miracle-walking/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Very Unserious: Donald Trump Booed At UFC Event As JD Vance Fails To Secure Iran Peace Deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Getty Images / Donald Trump / JD VanceThe jokes continue to write themselves when it comes to Donald Trump and his current administration.<br />
Donald Trump thought he was in a safe space when attending a Miami UFC event, but was booed as he and his family entered. Meanwhile, his &ldquo;Vice President,&rdquo; JD Vance, along with United States Special Envoy to the Middle East, Steve Witkoff, and his secretary of everything, Jared Kushner, failed to secure a peace deal with Iran.While Trump Was Enjoyi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/very-unserious-donald-trump-booed-at-ufc-event-as-jd-vance-fails-to-secure-iran-peace-deal/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 18:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/very-unserious-donald-trump-booed-at-ufc-event-as-jd-vance-fails-to-secure-iran-peace-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jack Harlow Clowned Over His Oversized Utility Hat In Video for ‘Say Hello’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dave Benett / Jack HarlowJack Harlow is getting flamed again on social media, this time for his hat in his latest visual for his single &ldquo;Say Hello.&rdquo;After claiming &ldquo;he got Blacker&rdquo; for his new R&amp;B-inspired album, Monica, Harlow is once again the butt of the jokes after showing up in a ridiculous-looking hat in his new music video.Normally, Jack Harlow would be the star of his video, but it&rsquo;s his oversized olive green utility hat that stole the show as he walks do]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/jack-harlow-clowned-over-his-oversized-utility-hat-in-video-for-say-hello/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 20:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/jack-harlow-clowned-over-his-oversized-utility-hat-in-video-for-say-hello/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cardi B Blesses Pregnant Woman With $5000 After Winning Dance Contest #hiphop #cardib]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cardi B Blesses Pregnant Woman With $5000 After Winning Dance Contest #hiphop #cardib]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/cardi-b-blesses-pregnant-woman-with-5000-after-winning-dance-contest-hiphop-cardib/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 17:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/cardi-b-blesses-pregnant-woman-with-5000-after-winning-dance-contest-hiphop-cardib/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Fabolous Leaks, Hot or Not?]]></title><description><![CDATA[New Fabolous Leaks, Hot or Not?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/new-fabolous-leaks-hot-or-not/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 06:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/new-fabolous-leaks-hot-or-not/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[F.A.A. Recruiting Gamers To Solve Air Traffic Controller Shortage]]></title><description><![CDATA[Getty Images / Gamers / Air Traffic Controllers / F.A.A.Desperate times call for desperate measures. The Federal Aviation Administration (F.A.A.) is now hoping to lure gamers to solve the air traffic controller shortage.<br />
Yup, you read that correctly, if you&rsquo;re good at Call of Duty, the F.A.A. wants you! Currently, highly unqualified Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy shared a recruitment video calling for gamers to apply to be air traffic controllers, writing in the caption for the post:]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/faa-recruiting-gamers-to-solve-air-traffic-controller-shortage/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 23:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/faa-recruiting-gamers-to-solve-air-traffic-controller-shortage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Offset Reportedly Asked Cardi B For Paternity Test After Baby With Stefon Diggs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Mike Coppola / GettyOffset has been in the news quite a bit lately, this time regarding his ex-wife Cardi B.According to TMZ, court documents show that the former Migos rapper requested a paternity test is February 2026. A judge reportedly approve the request and signed off on a DNA test to determine paternity.The two rappers share three children together but ultimately split after years of marriage issues, including infidelity, trust concerns and overall strain on the relationship. The]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/offset-reportedly-asked-cardi-b-for-paternity-test-after-baby-with-stefon-diggs/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 21:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/offset-reportedly-asked-cardi-b-for-paternity-test-after-baby-with-stefon-diggs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tyga Will Give Leading Man Energy In New Film ‘Baby, You’re A Star’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Udo Salters Photography / TygaTyga is set to star in the new musical drama, Baby You&rsquo;re A Star, which he will also co-write with Curtis Bryant and produce.<br />
Variety reports the &ldquo;Rack City&rdquo; crafter will star alongside Madison Bailey&nbsp;(Outer Banks) and&nbsp;Ashton Sanders&nbsp;(Moonlight) in what the website reports will be a coming-of-age musical drama.<br />
As for the film&rsquo;s premise, according to the website, the movie will take place in 1989 and will follow an &ldquo;ambit]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/tyga-will-give-leading-man-energy-in-new-film-baby-youre-a-star/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 20:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/tyga-will-give-leading-man-energy-in-new-film-baby-youre-a-star/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Joel Osteen Finds Druski’s Megachurch Skit “Funny”]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Getty Images / Druski / White Face Conservative Woman SkitSome Christian megachurch congregations weren&rsquo;t pleased with a comedic skit by Druski that went viral earlier this year. But the popular pastor Joel Osteen isn&rsquo;t offended &ndash; in fact, he revealed that he found it amusing in a recent interview.Osteen was asked if he had seen the skit during his appearance as a guest on the most recent episode of Logan Paul&rsquo;s podcast, Impaulsive. &ldquo;Well, I saw clips of it&]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/joel-osteen-finds-druskis-megachurch-skit-funny/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 19:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/joel-osteen-finds-druskis-megachurch-skit-funny/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Desiigner Arrested Again-Seems To Want Unalive Himself]]></title><description><![CDATA[Desiigner Arrested Again-Seems To Want Unalive Himself]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/desiigner-arrested-again-seems-to-want-unalive-himself/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 19:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/desiigner-arrested-again-seems-to-want-unalive-himself/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Frank Castle Battles His Inner Demons In ‘The Punisher: One Last Kill’ Trailer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Marvel Studios / Marvel Television / The Punisher: One Last KillA lot is going on in the head of Frank Castle (Jon Bernthal) in the first trailer for the upcoming Marvel Television one-shot, The Punisher: One Last Kill.<br />
Don&rsquo;t expect a PG Frank Castle, the violence will be on 10 in The Punisher: One Last Kill, that will see our favorite gun wielding vigilante trying to battle his inner demons, mainly his dead close friend, and former U.S. Navy Special Amphibious Reconnaissance Corpsman (SAR]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/frank-castle-battles-his-inner-demons-in-the-punisher-one-last-kill-trailer/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 18:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/frank-castle-battles-his-inner-demons-in-the-punisher-one-last-kill-trailer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jay Electronica Addresses Boos From L.A. Crowd]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jay Electronica Addresses Boos From L.A. Crowd]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/jay-electronica-addresses-boos-from-la-crowd/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/jay-electronica-addresses-boos-from-la-crowd/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Afrika Bambaataa Dies At 68]]></title><description><![CDATA[Afrika Bambaataa, the hip-hop pioneer with a checkered past of sexual abuse allegations, has died at the age of 68.<br />
The visionary rapper, DJ and producer (real name Lance Taylor) died on Thursday (April 9) in Pennsylvania, according to TMZ. Bambaataa&rsquo;s lawyer confirmed to the Associated Press that his cause of death was prostate cancer.<br />
&ldquo;Today, we acknowledge the transition of a foundational architect of Hip Hop culture, Afrika Bambaataa,&rdquo; Kurtis Blow said in a statement as exe]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/afrika-bambaataa-dies-at-68/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 16:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/afrika-bambaataa-dies-at-68/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gucci Mane Responds To Pooh Shiesty In Diss Track, “You Went Out Like A Real Crash Dummy”]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Prince Williams / GettyGucci Mane isn&rsquo;t letting the recent chatter around his name slide.The East Atlanta rapper has been trending in the news following an alleged incident involving Pooh Shiesty that reportedly took place earlier this year.&nbsp; Reports state the incident dates back to January when the Back In Blood rapper allegedly asked Gucci to pull up to a studio session.<br />
Once there, Shiesty is accused of holding Guwop at gunpoint and demanding he sign paperwork releasing him]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/gucci-mane-responds-to-pooh-shiesty-in-diss-track-you-went-out-like-a-real-crash-dummy/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 16:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/gucci-mane-responds-to-pooh-shiesty-in-diss-track-you-went-out-like-a-real-crash-dummy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Music Friday: Isaiah Rashad, Gucci Mane, Doechii, Snoop Dogg, DJ Khaled &amp; More]]></title><description><![CDATA[This week&rsquo;s New Music Friday marks the beginning of a new chapter for multiple artists.<br />
After a five-year hiatus, Isaiah Rashad returns to kickstart the rollout for his new album with &ldquo;Same Sh!t,&rdquo; a southern-fried trunk-rattler that captures the feeling of being stuck in Groundhog Day. The TDE rapper&rsquo;s third LP It&rsquo;s Been Awful drops May 1.<br />
Also ending a lengthy break between albums, DJ Khaled revives his usual formula by tapping trap titans Future and Lil Baby for &]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/new-music-friday-isaiah-rashad-gucci-mane-doechii-snoop-dogg-dj-khaled-amp-more/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 14:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/new-music-friday-isaiah-rashad-gucci-mane-doechii-snoop-dogg-dj-khaled-amp-more/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Afroman Blasts Ohio Cops Who Raided Home In New Interview]]></title><description><![CDATA[Afroman is continuing his victory lap over a group of Ohio police officers who attempted to sue the entertainer for defamation over a set of bawdy songs. In a new interview, Afroman did not mince words when discussing how he viewed the officers, their actions, and the songs born of the incident.Sitting with Channel 5 with Andrew Callaghan, Afroman, born Joseph Foreman, was candid in both his elation in defeating the defamation lawsuit brought by deputies from the Adams County Sheriff&rsquo;s Off]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/afroman-blasts-ohio-cops-who-raided-home-in-new-interview/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 13:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/afroman-blasts-ohio-cops-who-raided-home-in-new-interview/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Melania Trump’s Impromptu Epstein Denial Speech Leaves Social Media Suspicious]]></title><description><![CDATA[Getty Images/ Melania Trump / Donald Trump / Jeffrey Epstein / Ghislaine MaxwellMelania Trump left everyone in the country scratching their heads after delivering a surprise televised address from the White House, where she denied any connections to the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.<br />
During her impromptu press conference, Melania Trump stood in the same room where her husband, Donald Trump, delivered a garbled mess trying to sell his failing war with Iran, telling reporters that she &ldquo;n]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/melania-trumps-impromptu-epstein-denial-speech-leaves-social-media-suspicious/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 12:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/melania-trumps-impromptu-epstein-denial-speech-leaves-social-media-suspicious/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gucci Mane Disses Pooh Shiesty &amp; Big30 On &ldquo;Crash Dummy&rdquo;: Listen]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gucci Mane has taken aim at Pooh Shiesty and Big30 on wax, just days after they were arrested for allegedly kidnapping and robbing him.<br />
The 1017 boss released a hard-hitting new song on Friday (April 10) called &ldquo;Crash Dummy,&rdquo; which finds him addressing the Memphis rappers ambushing him at gunpoint earlier this year.<br />
&ldquo;Tell the truth, you went out like a real crash dummy / And after all that, boy, you still signed to me? / I&rsquo;m like Birdman and n*gga, this my Cash Money / An]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/gucci-mane-disses-pooh-shiesty-amp-big30-on-ldquocrash-dummyrdquo-listen/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 11:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/gucci-mane-disses-pooh-shiesty-amp-big30-on-ldquocrash-dummyrdquo-listen/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Report: Detroit Rapper Siditty Allegedly Shot &amp; Killed]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: @sidittyaszle / InstagramDetroit rapper Siditty has been allegedly shot and killed, according to reports.Qualeisha Barnes, also known as Siditty, was identified as the victim of multiple gunshot wounds in Atlanta on Wednesday morning. According to the Atlanta Police Department, officers responded to calls at Springside Plaves around 1:36 a.m., where they discovered the rapper inside a Range Rover suffering from gunshot wounds.Following the tragic news, members of Barnes&rsquo; family spo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/report-detroit-rapper-siditty-allegedly-shot-amp-killed/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 03:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/report-detroit-rapper-siditty-allegedly-shot-amp-killed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fetty Wap Talks New Album ‘Zavier,’ Says He’s Bridging Two Generations Of Fans]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Johnny Nunez / GettyFetty Wap is back like he never left.The New Jersey hitmaker recently sat down with OkayPlayer to discuss his new album, Zavier. The project marks his first full release since being released from prison and signals a fresh chapter for the Trap Queen rapper.It&rsquo;s been a minute since Fetty Wap had the streets this loud, but his catalog still speaks for itself. The 1738 artist was responsible for some of the biggest records of the mid-2010s, including &ldquo;Trap Qu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/fetty-wap-talks-new-album-zavier-says-hes-bridging-two-generations-of-fans/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 22:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/fetty-wap-talks-new-album-zavier-says-hes-bridging-two-generations-of-fans/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Afrika Bambaataa Dead At 68: Report]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: John Anderson / GettyAfrika Bambaataa, the pioneering Hip-Hop DJ considered by many to be a founding father of the culture, has died. He was 68.<br />
On Thursday (April 9), AllHipHop.com reported that Bambaataa, born Lance Taylor, died while hospitalized. The Rev. Dr. Kurtis Blow Walker, Executive Director of the Hip Hop Alliance, issued a statement acknowledging his passing.<br />
A cause of death has not been shared.<br />
Bambataa was a member of the infamous Black Spades gang in The Bronx, and would]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/afrika-bambaataa-dead-at-68-report/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 21:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/afrika-bambaataa-dead-at-68-report/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Afrika Bambaataa Dead At 67: Report]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: John Anderson / GettyAfrika Bambaataa, the pioneering Hip-Hop DJ considered by many to be a founding father of the culture, has died. He was 67.<br />
On Thursday (April 9), AllHipHop.com reported that Bambaataa, born Lance Taylor, died while hospitalized. A cause of death has not been shared.<br />
Bambataa was a member of the infamous Black Spades gang in The Bronx, and would eventually create the Universal Zulu Nation, which would subsequently help spread Hip-Hop culture across the globe. Known f]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/afrika-bambaataa-dead-at-67-report/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 21:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/afrika-bambaataa-dead-at-67-report/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[iShowSpeed Will Star In New Anime Written By ‘One Piece’ Showrunner Matt Owens]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kevin C. Cox / ishowspeed<br />
2024 and 2025&rsquo;s Streamer of the Year, iShowSpeed, continues to check things off on his growing list of accomplishments. The popular internet personality will be lending his voice and electric persona to yet-to-be-titled anime.While plot details remain a mystery, Variety exclusively reports that an animated version of iShowSpeed will be one of his first narrative-driven projects from Brian Roberts&rsquo; Big Shot Productions.<br />
Variety also reports that the co-showru]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/ishowspeed-will-star-in-new-anime-written-by-one-piece-showrunner-matt-owens/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 19:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/ishowspeed-will-star-in-new-anime-written-by-one-piece-showrunner-matt-owens/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pooh Shiesty Stays Behind Bars After Bond Denied, Father Also Arrested]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Paras Griffin / GettyThings are getting even uglier in Pooh Shiesty&rsquo;s latest run-in with the law.After being home for less than a year, the Back In Blood rapper is already serious legal trouble. Shiesty has been accused of robbing and kidnapping rapper Gucci Mane, allegedly forcing his way out of a deal with 1017 Records.According to reports, the incident dates back to January when Shiesty allegedly asked Gucci to pull up to a studio session. Once there, Shiesty is accused of holdi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/pooh-shiesty-stays-behind-bars-after-bond-denied-father-also-arrested/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 19:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/pooh-shiesty-stays-behind-bars-after-bond-denied-father-also-arrested/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Offset Sued Over Unpaid $100K Detroit Casino Loan]]></title><description><![CDATA[Offset, still recovering from gunshot wounds he suffered in Florida near the top of the week, was sued by a Detroit casino over a past $100,000 debt. According to a new report, Offset neglected to pay back the six-figure line of credit that he opened two years prior.TMZ has the exclusive report that Offset, real name Kiari Kendrell Cephus, was gambling at the MotorCity Casino Hotel in 2024 and asked the establishment for a $100,000 line of credit as he enjoyed the premises. According to the loan]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/offset-sued-over-unpaid-100k-detroit-casino-loan/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 19:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/offset-sued-over-unpaid-100k-detroit-casino-loan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dr. Dre Named To Forbes Billionaires List, Joins JAŸ-Z]]></title><description><![CDATA[One could be forgiven for assuming longtime superproducer Andre &ldquo;Dr. Dre&rdquo; Young has long since been a billionaire, but he just recently achieved the feat. Dr. Dre now joins JA&Yuml;-Z on Forbes&rsquo; billionaires list, and shared his rise to financial prominence in a new feature.Speaking with Forbes, Dr. Dre, 61, shared several quotes about his rise to fame, what he credits as being crucial to his success, and how he says he&rsquo;s never chased the money while honing his talents.Fr]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/dr-dre-named-to-forbes-billionaires-list-joins-ja-z/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 18:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/dr-dre-named-to-forbes-billionaires-list-joins-ja-z/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Donald Trump Blew Up Barack Obama’s Iran Deal, Now America’s Stuck With The Fallout]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: JAM STA ROSA / GettyPresident Donald Trump&rsquo;s hatred of former President Barack Obama caused him to undo all things that the finest president to grace the Oval Office ever created. As such, there is a raging debate on X (mama named it Twitter, so it will forever be Twitter) over what Trump&rsquo;s withdrawal from the Obama-negotiated Iran deal has cost America.&nbsp;Trump withdrew from the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, which placed strict limits on Iran&rsquo;s uranium enrichm]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/donald-trump-blew-up-barack-obamas-iran-deal-now-americas-stuck-with-the-fallout/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 16:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/donald-trump-blew-up-barack-obamas-iran-deal-now-americas-stuck-with-the-fallout/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rich Aunties &amp; Uncles: Latto Flexes Baby Shower Gifts]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Prince Williams / GettyLatto recently had her baby shower, and let&rsquo;s just say her friends and family did their big one.The Georgia Peach took to Instagram to flex some of the gifts she received, showing love to some of the people who celebrated her big day. Sexyy Red, G Herbo, Usher, T.I. and ore all sent present to help welcome the rapper&rsquo;s first child.Some of the standout gifts included a Gucci bag from Sexyy Red, jewelry from G Herbo, and luxury items from Neiman Marcus fr]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/rich-aunties-amp-uncles-latto-flexes-baby-shower-gifts/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 15:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/rich-aunties-amp-uncles-latto-flexes-baby-shower-gifts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Michael Jackson Fans Reacted Very Weirdly To His Daughter, Paris Jackson, Speaking About Her Dad]]></title><description><![CDATA[Getty Images / Paris Jackson / Michael JacksonFanbases are cool, but there are times they can absolutely do too damn much. Case in point, fans of the late King of Pop, Michael Jackson, acted really weird when speaking to his daughter, Paris Jackson.<br />
So-called fans of Michael Jackson left TikTok users stunned by their comments under a video post from Entertainment Tonight featuring an interview with the &ldquo;Thriller&rdquo; crafter&rsquo;s daughter.<br />
In the video, Paris Jackson was interviewed o]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/michael-jackson-fans-reacted-very-weirdly-to-his-daughter-paris-jackson-speaking-about-her-dad/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 00:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/michael-jackson-fans-reacted-very-weirdly-to-his-daughter-paris-jackson-speaking-about-her-dad/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cardi B Surprises Philadelphia Show With Meek Mill, Performs “Dreams And Nightmares”]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Gilbert Carrasquillo/Prince Williams / GettyCardi B understood the assignment, when your&rsquo;e in Philly, you bring out Meek Mill.The Bronx rapper has been doing her big one on the Little Miss Drama Tour, and the latest stop took her to the City of Brotherly Love. The show marked yet another sold-out night on the run, proving that Bardi&rsquo;s momentum isn&rsquo;t slowing down anytime soon.Cardi B hit the stage at the Xfinity Mobile Arena and ran through some of her biggest records wh]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/cardi-b-surprises-philadelphia-show-with-meek-mill-performs-dreams-and-nightmares/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 22:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/cardi-b-surprises-philadelphia-show-with-meek-mill-performs-dreams-and-nightmares/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Angel Reese Strips Down For New Victoria’s Secret Campaign]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Renell Medrano/ Victoria&rsquo;s Secret / Renell Medrano/ Victoria&rsquo;s SecretThe WNBA offseason is on now that the collective bargaining agreement has been ratified. Free agency opened on Monday, and Angel Reese was the first big news story, as the Chicago Sky announced she&rsquo;d been traded to the Atlanta Dream.<br />
Sounds like a &lsquo;dream&rsquo; come true for fans in A-Town as Reese&rsquo;s brand gets another boost with a more favorable team and environment in her third year in th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/angel-reese-strips-down-for-new-victorias-secret-campaign/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 20:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/angel-reese-strips-down-for-new-victorias-secret-campaign/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Does Offset Have A Gambling Problem?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Paras Griffin / GettyOffset getting shot outside the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel &amp; Casino in Hollywood, Florida, has already turned into one of the messiest Hip-Hop stories floating around right now. Still, the bigger conversation supposedly isn&rsquo;t just about the shooting itself. Folks are speculating that Offset could allegedly have a gambling problem.<br />
According to police and multiple reports, the incident followed some kind of altercation, and while Offset&rsquo;s injuries were d]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/does-offset-have-a-gambling-problem/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 20:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/does-offset-have-a-gambling-problem/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[50 Cent Bringing His Story To Hulu With New Docuseries]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Gilbert Flores / Getty50 Cent is taking a brief break from trolling to focus on a new docuseries set to land in Hulu.After previously releasing a Netflix docuseries centered on the downfall of Diddy, the New York rapper is now turning the camera on his own story. The upcoming series will reportedly highlight how 50 Cent rose &ldquo;from the streets of Queens to global cultural dominance.&rdquo;The project is directed by Mandon Lovett, who has contributed to several documentaries and docu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/50-cent-bringing-his-story-to-hulu-with-new-docuseries/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 19:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/50-cent-bringing-his-story-to-hulu-with-new-docuseries/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thanks, Donald Trump:  As Gas Prices Continue To Skyrocket, Amazon, UPS, FedEx, &amp; USPS Are Adding Fuel Surcharges]]></title><description><![CDATA[SOPA Images / Gas Prices<br />
Donald Trump&rsquo;s stupid and very much illegal war with Iran is currently on ice thanks to a shaky 2-week cease-fire. Americans continue to feel the pain at the pump, and now will feel the sting in the form of surcharges from Amazon, UPS, FedEx, and the USPS.As fuel costs continue to surge across America, major delivery and logistics services like Amazon, UPS, and the USPS announced new and updated surcharges as a direct result of shipping and transporting goods becom]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/thanks-donald-trump-as-gas-prices-continue-to-skyrocket-amazon-ups-fedex-amp-usps-are-adding-fuel-surcharges/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 19:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/thanks-donald-trump-as-gas-prices-continue-to-skyrocket-amazon-ups-fedex-amp-usps-are-adding-fuel-surcharges/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pharrell Unveils Louis Vuitton LV Tactic Runner, But Sneakerheads Aren’t All The Way Sold]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: LOUIS VUITTON / Louis VuittonPharrell Williams is continuing his run at Louis Vuitton, but his latest sneaker drop is already dividing opinion online.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/pharrell-unveils-louis-vuitton-lv-tactic-runner-but-sneakerheads-arent-all-the-way-sold/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 18:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/pharrell-unveils-louis-vuitton-lv-tactic-runner-but-sneakerheads-arent-all-the-way-sold/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Queen Latifah To Host The 52nd Annual American Music Awards]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Paras Griffin / GettyQueen Latifah has been one of the few music artists from the late 1900&rsquo;s to keep herself relevant throughout the decades and well into the 2020&rsquo;s and thanks to her tireless work ethic the Grammy award winning artist has been tapped to host the 2026 American Music Awards.According to Deadline, the ageless Hip-Hop icon will be taking on the role of hostess when the 52nd annual American Music Awards come Memorial Day, May 25, 2026. Luckil for her this isn&rs]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/queen-latifah-to-host-the-52nd-annual-american-music-awards/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 18:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/queen-latifah-to-host-the-52nd-annual-american-music-awards/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The ‘New York Times’ Keeps Sanewashing Trump’s Mess]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Xinhua News Agency / GettyThe New York Times has gone from being a trusted news source to a publication willing to omit parts of President Trump&rsquo;s statements to make them appear coherent and less volatile.&nbsp;The process, as the Daily Kos notes, is called &ldquo;sanewashing,&rdquo; and the New York Times and other publications have been guilty of it during both of Trump&rsquo;s terms in office.&nbsp;Daily Kos reports that on Easter Sunday Trump sent out a Truth Social post readin]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/the-new-york-times-keeps-sanewashing-trumps-mess/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 18:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/the-new-york-times-keeps-sanewashing-trumps-mess/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Steph Curry Links With Sotheby’s For A Sneaker “Free Agency” Auction]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Sotheby&rsquo;s / Courtesy of Sotheby&rsquo;sSteph Curry has been the hottest sneaker free agent on the market for quite some time now and while he continues to ponder on which brand he&rsquo;ll be calling home for the remainder of his career, he&rsquo;s been having fun breaking out all kinds of sneakers from various eras of the NBA over the past few months.Now Chef Curry will be getting in the kitchen with Sotheby&rsquo;s to serve up some of his game-worn sneakers to the highest bidders]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/steph-curry-links-with-sothebys-for-a-sneaker-free-agency-auction/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 18:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/steph-curry-links-with-sothebys-for-a-sneaker-free-agency-auction/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ms. Jackson Is Nasty?: Mr. Marcus Says Janet Jackson Recognized Him At Essence Fest]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mr. Marcus, an adult performer and adult film director who dominated the 1990s as a leading man, surely had fans from all walks of life. In a recent interview, Mr. Marcus revealed that Janet Jackson recognized him after running into her backstage in New Orleans.Mr. Marcus, 55, sat down with The Art of The Dialogue to discuss his career in adult films and other aspects of his life that fans aren&rsquo;t aware of. In one portion of the chat that has since grown legs online, Marcus, real name Jesse]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/ms-jackson-is-nasty-mr-marcus-says-janet-jackson-recognized-him-at-essence-fest/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 17:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/ms-jackson-is-nasty-mr-marcus-says-janet-jackson-recognized-him-at-essence-fest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Offset Hits Back At Lil Tjay Calling Him A Rat After Shooting Incident]]></title><description><![CDATA[Offset and Lil Tjay are continuing to hurl shots at each other, extending the beef that could&rsquo;ve hit a dangerous zenith after a recent shooting incident. With Lil Tjay calling Offset a &ldquo;rat,&rdquo; the Atlanta rapper responded to his New York rival on social media.Offset, 34, and Lil Tjay, 24, have been involved in a feud that is seemingly related to owed monies, but things came to a head recently after &lsquo;Set was shot and injured near a Florida casino. While the former Migos rap]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/offset-hits-back-at-lil-tjay-calling-him-a-rat-after-shooting-incident/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/offset-hits-back-at-lil-tjay-calling-him-a-rat-after-shooting-incident/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kanye West Former Body Guard Demanding Close To $1 Million]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Kanye West Purchases Second City In Wyoming To Bring Yeezy Production / Kanye West Purchases Second City In Wyoming To Bring Yeezy Production To The USKanye West is facing yet another legal issue as a former security guard claims he is owed money.According to TMZ, Jonothan Monroe, who worked as West&rsquo;s security guard in 2021, alleges that he was never fully paid for his services. Monroe also claims he was not compensated for overtime hours while working for the Chicago rapper.In cou]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/kanye-west-former-body-guard-demanding-close-to-1-million/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 16:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/kanye-west-former-body-guard-demanding-close-to-1-million/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kanye West Claims Nobody Can Beat Him In A Verzuz Battle]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kanye West has weighed in on the age-old debate over who (if anybody) could beat him in a Verzuz battle &mdash; and his answer is the most Kanye answer ever.<br />
The Chicago rap icon made a surprise appearance at Deon Cole&rsquo;s comedy show at Hollywood Improv on Tuesday (April 7), where he hung out on stage and loosely interacted with Cole and fellow comedian Ocean Glapion throughout the night.<br />
When asked if by Glapion if there is any artist out there that he views as a worthy Verzuz oopponent, Y]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/kanye-west-claims-nobody-can-beat-him-in-a-verzuz-battle/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 14:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/kanye-west-claims-nobody-can-beat-him-in-a-verzuz-battle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lil Tjay Calls Offset A “Rat” After Being Arrested Over Casino Shooting]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lil Tjay has hit out at Offset after being arrested in connection with the former Migos rapper&rsquo;s shooting.<br />
Offset was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries on Monday evening (April 6) after being shot outside the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel &amp; Casino in Hollywood, Florida.<br />
Police said that Tjay, who has been feuding with the &ldquo;Ric Flair Drip&rdquo; rapper in recent years, was arrested and &ldquo;charged in connection with the incident,&rdquo; according to NBC News.<br />
He is acc]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/lil-tjay-calls-offset-a-rat-after-being-arrested-over-casino-shooting/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 13:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/lil-tjay-calls-offset-a-rat-after-being-arrested-over-casino-shooting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jay-Z's Former Friend Larry Johnson Makes WILD Claims About Jay-Z and Beyoncé]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jay-Z's Former Friend Larry Johnson Makes WILD Claims About Jay-Z and Beyoncé]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/jay-zs-former-friend-larry-johnson-makes-wild-claims-about-jay-z-and-beyonc/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 04:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/jay-zs-former-friend-larry-johnson-makes-wild-claims-about-jay-z-and-beyonc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NYC Judge Orders Release Of Man Convicted In Jam Master Jay Murder Case]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: CHARLY TRIBALLEAU / GettyA major new turn has hit one of hip-hop&rsquo;s longest-running murder cases, as a New York City judge has ordered the release of a man who was previously convicted in the killing of Jam Master Jay, the legendary DJ of Run-DMC.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/nyc-judge-orders-release-of-man-convicted-in-jam-master-jay-murder-case/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 03:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/nyc-judge-orders-release-of-man-convicted-in-jam-master-jay-murder-case/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jay Electronica Barks On Booing Fans, Hops Into The Crowd For The Fade Delivery]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jay Electronica is currently on tour, but there was a recent hiccup at a concert stop that almost took a confrontational turn. Frustrated by fans booing him during an acapella portion of his set, Jay Electronica called out the crowd and later hopped into the throng.Jay Electronica&rsquo;s tour stopped in Los Angeles on April 4, and a video of the New Orleans native launching into a rendition of &ldquo;Exhibit C&rdquo; surfaced. In the clip, Electronica attempts to recite his verse from the song]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/jay-electronica-barks-on-booing-fans-hops-into-the-crowd-for-the-fade-delivery/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 03:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/jay-electronica-barks-on-booing-fans-hops-into-the-crowd-for-the-fade-delivery/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wireless Festival Canceled After UK Government Uninvited Kanye West]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: ROBYN BECK / GettyLooks like the UK is not ready to forgive Kanye West for his past just yet.Organizers of London&rsquo;s Wireless Festival announced that this year&rsquo;s show was canceled due to the Chicago rapper being barred from entering the country. &ldquo;As a result of the Home Office denying YE entry into the United Kingdom, Wireless Festival is cancelled,&rdquo; says the statement. &ldquo;All ticket holders will receive an automatic full refund.&rdquo;They continued, &ldquo;As]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/wireless-festival-canceled-after-uk-government-uninvited-kanye-west/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 22:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/wireless-festival-canceled-after-uk-government-uninvited-kanye-west/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pretends To Be Shocked:  New Video Catches ICE Agents Lying]]></title><description><![CDATA[Star Tribune via Getty Images / ICE / DHSICE agents lying about an incident they were involved in? No one should be surprised. A new video obtained by the&nbsp;New York Times&nbsp;contradicts claims made by the Trump administration, accusing an immigrant of attempted murder.<br />
A new video obtained by the publication could potentially lead to two Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents facing criminal charges.<br />
Back in January, Venezuelan immigrant Julio C. Sosa-Celis was shot in the leg in]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/pretends-to-be-shocked-new-video-catches-ice-agents-lying/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 22:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/pretends-to-be-shocked-new-video-catches-ice-agents-lying/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lil Pun Struggles With Big Pun &amp; Fat Joe Bars - How'd He Do?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lil Pun Struggles With Big Pun &amp; Fat Joe Bars - How'd He Do?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/lil-pun-struggles-with-big-pun-amp-fat-joe-bars-howd-he-do/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 21:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/lil-pun-struggles-with-big-pun-amp-fat-joe-bars-howd-he-do/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lil Tjay CrashesOut, Calls Offset A Rat For Saying He Sh👁️t Him]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lil Tjay CrashesOut, Calls Offset A Rat For Saying He Sh👁️t Him]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/lil-tjay-crashesout-calls-offset-a-rat-for-saying-he-sht-him/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 20:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/lil-tjay-crashesout-calls-offset-a-rat-for-saying-he-sht-him/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Aubrey O’Day Claps Back At Trolls Over Kanye West Concert Appearance]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Amanda Edwards / GettyAubrey O&rsquo;Day is standing on business after facing criticism online for attending a Kanye West concert.The former Danity Kane singer caught backlash after she was spotted at Ye&rsquo;s show in Los Angeles. Much of the criticism stems from sexual allegations made against West last year by his former assistant, Lauren Pisciotta.People online questioned her decision to attend, as O&rsquo;Day has spoken previously about allegedly being sexually assaulted by Diddy.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/aubrey-oday-claps-back-at-trolls-over-kanye-west-concert-appearance/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 20:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/aubrey-oday-claps-back-at-trolls-over-kanye-west-concert-appearance/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Isaiah Rashad Announces New Album ‘It’s Been Awful’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Isaiah Rashad is making his long-awaited return next month with his first album in five years.<br />
The Tennessee native has announced his new album It&rsquo;s Been Awful, which will be released on May 1 via Top Dawg Entertainment and Warner Records.<br />
Along with a cinematic trailer for the project, which depicts Rashad limping across a field after a vicious attack, the TDE MC has launched pre-saves for the lead single &ldquo;Same Sh!t,&rdquo; set to drop soon.<br />
It also appears that Zaywop is plotting a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/isaiah-rashad-announces-new-album-its-been-awful/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 19:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/isaiah-rashad-announces-new-album-its-been-awful/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[David Schwimmer Thanks Companies Pulling Out of Wireless Festival In Protest of Kanye West]]></title><description><![CDATA[Getty Images / Kanye West / David SchwimmerFriends actor David Schwimmer had plenty to say about the controversy surrounding Kanye West and his now-canceled three-night headlining performance at the Wireless Festival.Taking to Instagram, the actor, who is of Jewish faith, thanked the companies, Pepsi, PayPal, Diageo (also Rockstar Energy), for their &ldquo;moral clarity&rdquo; after they pulled out of the UK&rsquo;s Wireless Festival as official sponsors after it was announced he would be headli]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/david-schwimmer-thanks-companies-pulling-out-of-wireless-festival-in-protest-of-kanye-west/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 18:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/david-schwimmer-thanks-companies-pulling-out-of-wireless-festival-in-protest-of-kanye-west/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Instagram Will Be Reading DMs, Privacy Removed Totally]]></title><description><![CDATA[Instagram Will Be Reading DMs, Privacy Removed Totally]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/instagram-will-be-reading-dms-privacy-removed-totally/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 18:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/instagram-will-be-reading-dms-privacy-removed-totally/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lil Kim's Ex Tayy Brown Apologizes For Lying &amp; Saying She Ruined His Rap Career]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lil Kim's Ex Tayy Brown Apologizes For Lying &amp; Saying She Ruined His Rap Career]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/lil-kims-ex-tayy-brown-apologizes-for-lying-amp-saying-she-ruined-his-rap-career/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 17:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/lil-kims-ex-tayy-brown-apologizes-for-lying-amp-saying-she-ruined-his-rap-career/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kanye West Banned From UK, Forcing Wireless Festival To Cancel]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wireless Festival has been canceled after its headliner, Kanye West, was denied entry into the UK.<br />
The London-based rap and R&amp;B festival announced in a statement on Tuesday (April 7): &ldquo;As a result of the Home Office banning YE from entering the United Kingdom, Wireless Festival has been forced to cancel. All ticket holders will recieve an automatic full refund.&rdquo;<br />
The shock move follows mounting pressure from major sponsors, campaign groups and even UK leaders over the festival&rsq]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/kanye-west-banned-from-uk-forcing-wireless-festival-to-cancel/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 16:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/kanye-west-banned-from-uk-forcing-wireless-festival-to-cancel/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Quavo Appears To Send Prayers To Offset After Shooting News]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Carol Lee Rose/FilmMagic / Carol Lee Rose/FilmMagicQuavo appears to be sending prayers to his former Migos groupmate Offset following news about a shooting.On Monday night (April 6), reports surfaces claiming that Offset was shot outside a casino in Florida. Early reports state that the Atlanta rapper is currently in stable condition.Shortly after the news broke, his team released a statement confirming the incident to TMZ. Saying that the rapper, &ldquo;was shot and is currently at the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/quavo-appears-to-send-prayers-to-offset-after-shooting-news/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 15:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/quavo-appears-to-send-prayers-to-offset-after-shooting-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Offset Shot Outside Florida Casino]]></title><description><![CDATA[Offset has been hospitalized after being shot outside a casino in Hollywood, Florida.<br />
The attack occured on Monday evening (April 6) in the valet area of the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel &amp; Casino, according to the Seminole Police Department. The former Migos rapper suffered non-life-threatening injuries and is currently in a stable condition.<br />
&ldquo;We can confirm Offset was shot and is currently at the hospital receiving medical care,&rdquo; a spokesperson for Offset said in a statement to the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/offset-shot-outside-florida-casino/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 15:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/offset-shot-outside-florida-casino/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Department Of War Staff Reframed Department of War Crimes By Troops]]></title><description><![CDATA[Department of War Secretary Pete Hegseth has rankled several military service members with his directives handed down by President Donald Trump. Among some members, the department has been given an unfavorable nickname: the Department of War Crimes, in mockery of Secretary Pete Hegseth.As spotted by The Daily Beast, former Marine and current member of Congress Rep. Seth Moulton, told MS Now that troops have renamed Secretary Pete Hegseth&rsquo;s department among themselves.From The Daily Beast:&]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/department-of-war-staff-reframed-department-of-war-crimes-by-troops/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 15:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/department-of-war-staff-reframed-department-of-war-crimes-by-troops/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lil Tjay Not Shot Nor Involved In Offset Shooting, Says Rep]]></title><description><![CDATA[News went wide on Monday that Offset was shot near a Florida casino alongside unconfirmed chatter that fellow rapper Lil Tjay was also hit. A representative for Lil Tjay has issued a statement which revealed that his client was not shot nor involved in the Offset incident.According to Lil Tjay&rsquo;s lawyer, Dawn M. Florio, her client was not in the valet area of the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel &amp; Casino, where the shooting reportedly took place.From Florio&rsquo;s Instagram:Lil Tjay has not be]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/lil-tjay-not-shot-nor-involved-in-offset-shooting-says-rep/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 14:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/lil-tjay-not-shot-nor-involved-in-offset-shooting-says-rep/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Offset Shot Near Florida Casino, Lil Tjay Reportedly Shot At Same Location]]></title><description><![CDATA[In developing news, Offset was reportedly shot near a Florida casino on Monday (April 6), and there are rumors that Lil Tjay was also injured in a shooting. As the facts tumble in, we can say that Offset is said to be recovering and in stable condition.According to a breaking report from TMZ, Offset was shot near the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel &amp; Casino in the town of Hollywood. While the details of the shooting are scant at the moment, authorities and medical teams responded swiftly to the sce]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/offset-shot-near-florida-casino-lil-tjay-reportedly-shot-at-same-location/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 05:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/offset-shot-near-florida-casino-lil-tjay-reportedly-shot-at-same-location/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Luke Cage To Return In Season 3 Of ‘Daredevil: Born Again,’ Iron Fist Too But Whatever]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: David Lee / NetflixThe second season to Daredevil: Born Again is still a few weeks away from concluding but already anticipation is building for season 3 as some fan-favorite superheroes were spotted on the set of what could be Daredevil&rsquo;s final season.According to Variety, both Mike Colter (Luke Cage) and Finn Jones (Iron Fist) were seen on the set for season 3 of Daredevil: Born Again alongside Krystin Ritter (Jessica Jones) fueling speculation that the upcoming installment of Bo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/luke-cage-to-return-in-season-3-of-daredevil-born-again-iron-fist-too-but-whatever/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 01:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/luke-cage-to-return-in-season-3-of-daredevil-born-again-iron-fist-too-but-whatever/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mase Doesn’t Speak To Anyone From Bad Boy Records For Not Holding Diddy Accountable]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Bryan Steffy / GettyMase recently opened up about distancing himself from Bad Boy Records amid the ongoing controversy surrounding Diddy.During an episode of the It Is What It Is podcast, the former Bad Boy MC was asked whether he still keeps in touch with anyone from the label. Mase kept it a buck, saying he no longer stays connected because he believes people were aware of Diddy&rsquo;s actions and failed to hold him accountable.&ldquo;I don&rsquo;t keep in touch with everybody. I thin]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/mase-doesnt-speak-to-anyone-from-bad-boy-records-for-not-holding-diddy-accountable/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 00:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/mase-doesnt-speak-to-anyone-from-bad-boy-records-for-not-holding-diddy-accountable/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Megan Thee Stallion Returns To The Stage Following Health Scare]]></title><description><![CDATA[Theo Wargo / Megan Thee StallionMegan Thee Stallion returned to the Moulin Rouge! The Musical stage on Thursday, following a health scare that had the Hotties very worried.The leader of the Hot Girl movement is back in action on the Moulin Rouge! The Musical stage after a medical emergency cut the second night as Zidler in the Broadway musical.<br />
The Hotties were very worried when Thee Stallion&rsquo;s hairstylist, Kellon Deryck, took to social media to confirm that his client and friend was in th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/megan-thee-stallion-returns-to-the-stage-following-health-scare/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 00:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/megan-thee-stallion-returns-to-the-stage-following-health-scare/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Conway The Machine Tosses Griselda Pic Off Stage!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Conway The Machine Tosses Griselda Pic Off Stage!]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/conway-the-machine-tosses-griselda-pic-off-stage/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 23:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/conway-the-machine-tosses-griselda-pic-off-stage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[T.I.'s Son Domani Talks Fatherhood And How Having A Daughter Changed His Worldview]]></title><description><![CDATA[T.I.'s Son Domani Talks Fatherhood And How Having A Daughter Changed His Worldview]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/tis-son-domani-talks-fatherhood-and-how-having-a-daughter-changed-his-worldview/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 23:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/tis-son-domani-talks-fatherhood-and-how-having-a-daughter-changed-his-worldview/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[You Can Finally Say Goodbye To Your Embarrassing Gmail Address, Here’s How To Change It]]></title><description><![CDATA[SOPA Images / Google / Gmail<br />
Are you one of the many people who have been stuck with the Gmail address you made when you were an immature teen? Google is finally letting you change that mistake.<br />
Google has announced that beginning in April, you can now change your email address, meaning you no longer have to open another account.<br />
In a video shared on Google&rsquo;s YouTube account, a spokesperson announced the company is &ldquo;rolling out a way to change your&nbsp;Google Account&nbsp;username w]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/you-can-finally-say-goodbye-to-your-embarrassing-gmail-address-heres-how-to-change-it/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 22:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/you-can-finally-say-goodbye-to-your-embarrassing-gmail-address-heres-how-to-change-it/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[King Troll Is Home: 6ix9ine Celebrates Prison Release At Florida Strip Club]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: @6ix9ine / Instagram6ix9ine&rsquo;s &ldquo;First Day Out&rdquo; didn&rsquo;t involve hitting the studio; instead, he headed straight to the strip club.Less than 24 hours after being released from the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn, the New York rapper was spotted celebrating at Booby Trap in Florida. The video shows Tekashi partying with friends.The Bushwick tattletale served three months violating his federal probation after pleading guilty to possessing cocaine and MDMA. Bef]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/king-troll-is-home-6ix9ine-celebrates-prison-release-at-florida-strip-club/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 22:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/king-troll-is-home-6ix9ine-celebrates-prison-release-at-florida-strip-club/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Satellite Firm Blocks Iran War Images After Trump Request]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Xinhua News Agency / GettyA satellite firm announced that it was placing an indefinite hold on the availability of images from Iran and the surrounding areas in the Middle East to the public. It stated that it was complying with a request from the Trump administration.Planet Labs, which is based in California, made the announcement in an email on Saturday (April 4). Images of Iran and other areas currently in the midst of the conflict between Iran and the United States and Israel. The em]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/satellite-firm-blocks-iran-war-images-after-trump-request/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 22:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/satellite-firm-blocks-iran-war-images-after-trump-request/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Here’s How You Can Talk To Lego’s New J.E.D.I., Mark Hamill]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lego / Mark Hamill<br />
Hey Star Wars fan, did you ever want to speak with an actual Jedi? Well, LEGO is giving a few lucky builders an opportunity to speak with the most legendary Jedi Knight of them all, Mark Hamill.<br />
The Lego Group announced it is joining forces with actor Mark Hamill, best known for his iconic role as Luke Skywalker in the Star Wars movie franchise, bringing him on as their new Junior Executive Director of Information (J.E.D.I.)!<br />
As part of his new position, Hamill will serve as a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/heres-how-you-can-talk-to-legos-new-jedi-mark-hamill/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 21:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/heres-how-you-can-talk-to-legos-new-jedi-mark-hamill/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jake Paul Aims To Respond To Druski With Blackface?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jake Paul, allegedly a boxer, is looking to move into the world of comedic skits that Druski currently dominates. In response to Druski&rsquo;s recent drop mocking conservative-leaning white women, Jake Paul says that he&rsquo;s hoping to respond to the comedian&rsquo;s video with one of his own.Jake Paul recently appeared on Theo Von&rsquo;s This Past Weekend program, discussing a variety of topics. Early on in the chat, Von brings up Druski&rsquo;s polarizing skit and praises the genius of it,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/jake-paul-aims-to-respond-to-druski-with-blackface/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 20:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/jake-paul-aims-to-respond-to-druski-with-blackface/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DaBaby Checks Fan For Painting Of His Daughters]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Kevin Rawls / Radio One DigitalDaBaby doesn&rsquo;t play about family, especially when it comes to his little queens.At a recent show, a fan tried to gift the Charlotte rapper with a painting of his two daughters. In the video, he appears to decline the offer and walk away without any explanation. Shortly after, DaBaby went online to explain why he chose to decline the painting.&ldquo;Y&rsquo;all getting on my motherf*cking nerves, talking about buddy with his painting of my two daughter]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/dababy-checks-fan-for-painting-of-his-daughters/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 20:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/dababy-checks-fan-for-painting-of-his-daughters/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comedian Chico Bean Says Earthquake Gave Him Anti-Cancelation Advice]]></title><description><![CDATA[Comedian Chico Bean Says Earthquake Gave Him Anti-Cancelation Advice]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/comedian-chico-bean-says-earthquake-gave-him-anti-cancelation-advice/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 19:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/comedian-chico-bean-says-earthquake-gave-him-anti-cancelation-advice/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[President Donald Trump Shuts Down Health Rumors With A Round Of Golf]]></title><description><![CDATA[President Donald Trump and the ongoing chatter of his health and mental state found their way into trending news streams this past weekend. While it later came out that President Donald Trump was not admitted to the Walter Reed Military Medical Center, other questions have since been sparked in the wake of the happenings on Easter Sunday.As reported by TMZ, President Donald Trump was upright and well according to photos from Easter Sunday, debunking the chatter that he was hospitalized at Walter]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/president-donald-trump-shuts-down-health-rumors-with-a-round-of-golf/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 18:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/president-donald-trump-shuts-down-health-rumors-with-a-round-of-golf/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jay Electronica Jumps Into Crowd &amp; Confronts Fans For Booing Him At L.A. Show: &ldquo;They P*ssy!&rdquo;]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jay Electronica did not take kindly to being booed at his show in Los Angeles over the weekend as he jumped into the crowd to confront the hecklers.<br />
The Roc Nation rapper&rsquo;s concert at The Compound on Saturday (April 4) went south when some attendees began booing him for performing &ldquo;Exhibit C&rdquo; acapella instead of over the Just Blaze beat.<br />
Footage from the concert posted on social media showed Jay halting his set and taking issue with the crowd&rsquo;s response, saying: &ldquo;If]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/jay-electronica-jumps-into-crowd-amp-confronts-fans-for-booing-him-at-la-show-ldquothey-pssyrdquo/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 18:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/jay-electronica-jumps-into-crowd-amp-confronts-fans-for-booing-him-at-la-show-ldquothey-pssyrdquo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jay Electronica Goes Off On Fan Using Freestyle]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jay Electronica Goes Off On Fan Using Freestyle]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/jay-electronica-goes-off-on-fan-using-freestyle/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/jay-electronica-goes-off-on-fan-using-freestyle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Actor Brian Cox Keeps It All The Way Real About Donald Trump &amp; Patriarchy In American]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jane Barlow &ndash; PA Images / Brian CoxDuring a recent interview with The Times of London, speaking on his directorial debut,&nbsp;Glenrothan, and boy did he keep it all the way real about Donald Trump and America as a country.<br />
The Succession star isn&rsquo;t one to bite his tongue. He famously called Johnny Depp &ldquo;overrated,&rdquo; prompting him to turn down a role in Pirates of the Caribbean. Cox also clowned Joaquin Phoenix&rsquo;s performance in Napoleon, calling it &ldquo;appalling.&]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/actor-brian-cox-keeps-it-all-the-way-real-about-donald-trump-amp-patriarchy-in-american/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 17:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/actor-brian-cox-keeps-it-all-the-way-real-about-donald-trump-amp-patriarchy-in-american/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Actor Brian Cox Keeps It All The Way Real About Donald Trump &amp; Patriarchy In America]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jane Barlow &ndash; PA Images / Brian CoxDuring a recent interview with The Times of London, speaking on his directorial debut,&nbsp;Glenrothan, and boy did he keep it all the way real about Donald Trump and America as a country.<br />
The Succession star isn&rsquo;t one to bite his tongue. He famously called Johnny Depp &ldquo;overrated,&rdquo; prompting him to turn down a role in Pirates of the Caribbean. Cox also clowned Joaquin Phoenix&rsquo;s performance in Napoleon, calling it &ldquo;appalling.&]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/actor-brian-cox-keeps-it-all-the-way-real-about-donald-trump-amp-patriarchy-in-america/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 17:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/actor-brian-cox-keeps-it-all-the-way-real-about-donald-trump-amp-patriarchy-in-america/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cam’ron Says JAŸ-Z Aimed Subliminal Shot At Him On “Otis” Because Of Kanye West]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Theo Wargo / GettyOG Hip-Hoppers know that JA&Yuml;-Z and Cam&rsquo;ron have had a checkered past due to the animosity that brewed between them after Dame Dash signed Cam and Dipset to Roc-A-Fella Records in the early 2000s, and while the two never actually exchanged diss tracks, Cam recalls Hova throwing some subliminal shots at him in the late 2010s.In his recent episode of Talk With Flee, Cam revealed that back when JA&Yuml;-Z and Kanye West had the game in a chokehold with their duet]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/camron-says-ja-z-aimed-subliminal-shot-at-him-on-otis-because-of-kanye-west/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 16:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/camron-says-ja-z-aimed-subliminal-shot-at-him-on-otis-because-of-kanye-west/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lizzo Reveals She Waited On First Grammy Win To Lose Her Virginity]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Jamie McCarthy / GettyLizzo is opening up about a deeply personal chapter of her life &mdash; and doing it in a way that has the internet talking. The singer recently revealed that she lost her virginity in her 30&rsquo;s after making herself a promise years earlier.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/lizzo-reveals-she-waited-on-first-grammy-win-to-lose-her-virginity/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 16:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/lizzo-reveals-she-waited-on-first-grammy-win-to-lose-her-virginity/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kanye West’s ‘Bully’ First-Week Sales Are In As Deluxe Edition Nears]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kanye West&lsquo;s Bully has made a decent splash on the Billboard 200 despite the whirlwind of controversy leading up to its release.<br />
The album has debuted at number two on the chart after earning 152,000 equivalent units in its first week, according to Billboard. Of that figure, 96,000 came from streaming (98.43 million on-demand official streams) while 56,000 comprised of traditional sales.<br />
Ye was denied the top spot by K-Pop sensation BTS, whose 10th album ARIRANG earned 187,000 equivalent u]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/kanye-wests-bully-first-week-sales-are-in-as-deluxe-edition-nears/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 16:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/kanye-wests-bully-first-week-sales-are-in-as-deluxe-edition-nears/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kanye West Album ‘BULLY’ First-Week Sales Have Been Announced]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Revolt / RevoltKanye West dropped his latest project, BULLY, about a week ago, and now the numbers are in.According to Billboard, the Chicago rapper&rsquo;s new album landed on the Billboard 200 after moving 152K album units in its first week. Of those units, 96K came from streaming, while 56K came from pure album sales.The numbers mark a bounce-back for Ye compared to his last two releases. The first installment of Vultures 1 moved 148K units in its first week, while Vultures 2 sold 107]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/kanye-west-album-bully-first-week-sales-have-been-announced/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 15:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/kanye-west-album-bully-first-week-sales-have-been-announced/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shaq Gets Rick Ross's MMG Blessing With New Chain - Live On TV!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Shaq Gets Rick Ross's MMG Blessing With New Chain - Live On TV!]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/shaq-gets-rick-rosss-mmg-blessing-with-new-chain-live-on-tv/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 12:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/shaq-gets-rick-rosss-mmg-blessing-with-new-chain-live-on-tv/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jay Electronica Cusses Out Crowd For Booing Him]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jay Electronica Cusses Out Crowd For Booing Him]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/jay-electronica-cusses-out-crowd-for-booing-him/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 03:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/jay-electronica-cusses-out-crowd-for-booing-him/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[OJ Da Juiceman Out Of Jail, Manager Promises New Music On The Way]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Prince Williams / GettyOJ Da Juiceman found himself battling a legal matter last month that landed him behind bars, but now, the &ldquo;Make tha Trap Say Aye&rdquo; artist is free. According to OJ Da Juiceman&rsquo;s manager, the veteran rapper is prepping new music to be released soon.TMZ reports that OJ da Juiceman, real name Otis Whitfield Williams Jr., first ran afoul of the law back in March after he was witnessed in Georgia weaving in and out of traffic and allegedly pointing a gun]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/oj-da-juiceman-out-of-jail-manager-promises-new-music-on-the-way/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2026 20:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/oj-da-juiceman-out-of-jail-manager-promises-new-music-on-the-way/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chico Bean Talks Mike Epps, Comedy, Gives Therapy And Also His Top 5 DOA]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chico Bean Talks Mike Epps, Comedy, Gives Therapy And Also His Top 5 DOA]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/chico-bean-talks-mike-epps-comedy-gives-therapy-and-also-his-top-5-doa/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2026 20:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/chico-bean-talks-mike-epps-comedy-gives-therapy-and-also-his-top-5-doa/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sexyy Red Dances With Black Cowboy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sexyy Red Dances With Black Cowboy]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/sexyy-red-dances-with-black-cowboy/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2026 19:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/sexyy-red-dances-with-black-cowboy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Charleston White Disses Gucci Mane, Praises Pooh Shiesty]]></title><description><![CDATA[Charleston White Disses Gucci Mane, Praises Pooh Shiesty]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/charleston-white-disses-gucci-mane-praises-pooh-shiesty/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2026 19:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/charleston-white-disses-gucci-mane-praises-pooh-shiesty/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[President Donald Trump Hurls Expletives At Iran On Easter Sunday]]></title><description><![CDATA[President Donald Trump took to his Truth Social platform and delivered a stark message to Iran, using harsh language and warning of an uptick in aggression. In the Truth Social post, President Donald Trump appeared to deliberately use language aimed at worshippers of Islam by using a familiar phrase and demanding the opening of the Strait of Hormuz.<br />
On Easter (April 5) at 8:30 AM ET, President Donald Trump wrote the following:Tuesday will be Power Plant Day and Bridge Day, all wrapped up in one,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/president-donald-trump-hurls-expletives-at-iran-on-easter-sunday/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2026 19:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/president-donald-trump-hurls-expletives-at-iran-on-easter-sunday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BAM! Time To Switch Sports!]]></title><description><![CDATA[BAM! Time To Switch Sports!]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/bam-time-to-switch-sports/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2026 21:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/bam-time-to-switch-sports/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trick Daddy’s Performance During Alpha Kappa Alpha Conference Shut Down Early]]></title><description><![CDATA[Prince Williams / Trick DaddyTrick Daddy totally ignored the guidelines put in place while performing at an Alpha Kappa Alpha conference.<br />
In the year of our lord, 2026 AD, why in the world are you booking Trick Daddy to perform for aunties and grannies at an Alpha Kappa Alpha conference?<br />
That is the question many people are asking after footage of the performance, featuring the Miami rapper reciting his very obscene lyrics, leading to a mass exodus of attendees before his performance was eventua]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/trick-daddys-performance-during-alpha-kappa-alpha-conference-shut-down-early/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2026 18:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/trick-daddys-performance-during-alpha-kappa-alpha-conference-shut-down-early/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hip-Hop Wired Presents: CRT FRSH (Certified Fresh) Playlist 4.3.26]]></title><description><![CDATA[Salute to the entire Hip-Hop Wired Nation! We&rsquo;re back with CRT FRSH, also known as Certified Fresh, our playlist where we feature acts you know and acts you need to know. We&rsquo;ve been away for a while, and there is a lot of music that we&rsquo;ve missed over the months, but CRT FRSH is here to stay, so let&rsquo;s get into some music.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 c]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/hip-hop-wired-presents-crt-frsh-certified-fresh-playlist-4326/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2026 04:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/hip-hop-wired-presents-crt-frsh-certified-fresh-playlist-4326/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Donald Trump Wants Erika Kirk To Sue Druski For MAGA Skit, Social Media Tells Him To Kick Rocks]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: BRENDAN SMIALOWSK/@druski / Getty/InstagramDonald Trump has weighed in on a recent skit from Druski, and made it clear he wasn&rsquo;t feeling it.The comedian posted a viral video mocking what appeared to be Erika Kirk, titled &ldquo;How Conservative Women in America Act.&rdquo; The skit quickly gained traction online, racking up more than 180 million views across social media platforms.During a recent speech, Trump urged Kirk to take legal action Druski over the video.&ldquo;I think you]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/donald-trump-wants-erika-kirk-to-sue-druski-for-maga-skit-social-media-tells-him-to-kick-rocks/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 22:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/donald-trump-wants-erika-kirk-to-sue-druski-for-maga-skit-social-media-tells-him-to-kick-rocks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Did Pooh Shiesty Go From Being Signed To Gucci Mane To Allegedly Kidnapping Him?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Paras Griffin / GettyPooh Shiesty&rsquo;s story just took one of the wildest and saddest turns rap has seen in a minute. On Thursday, April 2, 2026, federal authorities announced that Shiesty, his father Lontrell Williams Sr., fellow Memphis rapper Big30, and several others had been charged in connection with an alleged January 10 armed robbery and kidnapping at a Dallas recording studio. According to the U.S. Attorney&rsquo;s Office and multiple reports, prosecutors say the meeting was]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/how-did-pooh-shiesty-go-from-being-signed-to-gucci-mane-to-allegedly-kidnapping-him/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 21:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/how-did-pooh-shiesty-go-from-being-signed-to-gucci-mane-to-allegedly-kidnapping-him/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[J. Cole Takes His Talents To The Chinese Basketball Association]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Prince Williams / GettyJ. Cole is making what appears to be his final run in professional basketball.&nbsp;The 41-year-old rapper has officially joined the Chinese Basketball Association, signing with the Nanjing Monkey Kings. The organization released a statement announcing Cole&rsquo;s arrival, noting that he plans to play point guard.Shortly after news broke, videos surfaced of the Fayetteville MC getting shots up as he prepared for his debut. The Nanjing Monkey Kings had a game later]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/j-cole-takes-his-talents-to-the-chinese-basketball-association/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 20:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/j-cole-takes-his-talents-to-the-chinese-basketball-association/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani &amp; Cardi B Team Up For His Universal Childcare Program]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: YouTube / NYC.govAmerica&rsquo;s most famous mayor, Zohran Mamdani, continues to do what he can to fulfill his campaign promises while showing the government can indeed work for the people if you elect the right man/woman for the job.Continuing to show and prove that he is indeed working on behalf of the working people of New York City and not corporate lobbyists, Mayor Mamdani has just launched the &ldquo;2-K&rdquo; plan, which aims to provide free universal child care for 2-year-old ch]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/new-york-mayor-zohran-mamdani-amp-cardi-b-team-up-for-his-universal-childcare-program/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 19:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/new-york-mayor-zohran-mamdani-amp-cardi-b-team-up-for-his-universal-childcare-program/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dow Down: Pam Bondi Gets Cooked On Social Media After Getting Canned]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Xinhua News Agency / GettyOn Thursday (April 2), President Donald Trump fired Attorney General Pam Bondi, after heavy rumbling from sources in the White House indicating that he was leaning toward doing so in the past few days. Bondi then made the attempt to reinterpret her firing as a &ldquo;transition&rdquo; through her own social media, leading to a slew of reactions mocking her.Bondi took to X, formerly Twitter, to post a message after word of her firing was first shared by Trump on]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/dow-down-pam-bondi-gets-cooked-on-social-media-after-getting-canned/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 19:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/dow-down-pam-bondi-gets-cooked-on-social-media-after-getting-canned/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GOAT Launches Sneakers.com To Sell Kicks At A Huge Discount]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: press handout / GOATIt&rsquo;s been obvious for the past few years that the sneaker reselling game has been dying and while some hype has returned for certain Jordan releases reminiscent of the game in its heyday, things are getting so dire that even GOAT is beginning to move product at a hugely discounted price.According to Hypebeast, GOAT just rolled out its new e-commerce website Sneakers.com, which will offer a wide variety of sneakers at damn near half their retail prices. Now befor]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/goat-launches-sneakerscom-to-sell-kicks-at-a-huge-discount/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 16:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/goat-launches-sneakerscom-to-sell-kicks-at-a-huge-discount/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meek Mill Snaps In New Freestyle, Proving He Still Got That Dog In Him]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Christopher Polk / GettyMeek Mill just reminded the world why they rock with him in the first place with his latest freestyle.Right out the gate, the Philadelphia rapper delivered hungry bars, showing he&rsquo;s still in peak form, &ldquo;what you know about fighting for your freedom, calling out for help, nobody answer when you need them.&rdquo;Fans are calling this a reminder that Meek can always tap back into the mode from his early days.One user online wrote, &ldquo;Social media trol]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/meek-mill-snaps-in-new-freestyle-proving-he-still-got-that-dog-in-him/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 16:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/meek-mill-snaps-in-new-freestyle-proving-he-still-got-that-dog-in-him/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[On Brand: Trump Showered With Boos At Kennedy Center]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: KEN CEDENO / GettyThe audience at The Kennedy Center For The Performing Arts gave a mixed reaction to President Donald Trump&nbsp;and First Lady Melania Trump as they arrived on Tuesday night (March 31), which was dominated by very audible booing from people in the crowd.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/on-brand-trump-showered-with-boos-at-kennedy-center/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 16:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/on-brand-trump-showered-with-boos-at-kennedy-center/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pooh Shiesty Arrested For Allegedy Robbing &amp; Kidnapping Gucci Mane At Gunpoint]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pooh Shiesty, along with his father Lontrell Williams Sr. and fellow rapper Big30, has been arrested for allegedy robbing and kidnapping at gunpoint Gucci Mane and two others earlier this year.<br />
Shiesty (real name Lontrell Williams. Jr.) is one of eight defendants who were taken into custody by federal authorities this week in connection with the incident. A ninth suspect remains at large.<br />
According to the Department of Justice, Shiesty arranged a meeting with Gucci Mane and two other music indus]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/pooh-shiesty-arrested-for-allegedy-robbing-amp-kidnapping-gucci-mane-at-gunpoint/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 14:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/pooh-shiesty-arrested-for-allegedy-robbing-amp-kidnapping-gucci-mane-at-gunpoint/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Music Friday: Earl Sweatshirt, 2 Chainz, Wiz Khalifa &amp; Curren$y, Don Toliver &amp; More]]></title><description><![CDATA[After Kanye West&lsquo;s long-awaited Bully took center stage last week, this week&rsquo;s New Music Friday is all about the heavyweight collaborations.<br />
Building on their chemistry from past collabs, Earl Sweatshirt and MIKE make their case as hip-hop&rsquo;s newest great lyrical tag-team with their joint album POMPEII // UTILITY, soundtracked entirely by the forward-thinking sounds of Surf Gang.<br />
Longtime buddies Wiz Khalifa and Curren$y continue to grow their potent partnership with their lates]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/new-music-friday-earl-sweatshirt-2-chainz-wiz-khalifa-amp-curreny-don-toliver-amp-more/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 12:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/new-music-friday-earl-sweatshirt-2-chainz-wiz-khalifa-amp-curreny-don-toliver-amp-more/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lydia Love Confirms Kristi Noem’s Husband Paid Her $5,000 Over 2 Years To Dominate Him]]></title><description><![CDATA[Getty / Instagram / Byron Noem / Lydia Love / Kristi NoemOne of Bryon Noem&rsquo;s favorite webcam models is speaking out after it was exposed that he was secretly into cross-dressing.<br />
Lydia Love, a popular webcam and OnlyFans model, claims that Kristi Noem&rsquo;s husband allegedly paid $5,000 over the past two years to &ldquo;dominate&rdquo; him while he wore fake breasts.<br />
Noem claimed that she was &ldquo;blindsided&rdquo; and &ldquo;devastated&rdquo; by The Daily Mail&rsquo;s bombshell report]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/lydia-love-confirms-kristi-noems-husband-paid-her-5000-over-2-years-to-dominate-him/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 12:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/lydia-love-confirms-kristi-noems-husband-paid-her-5000-over-2-years-to-dominate-him/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hot Boy Turk Open To Squashing Beef On Juvenile &amp; Mannie Fresh&rsquo;s Podcast]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Erika Goldring / GettyHot Boy Turk is open to turning a new leaf with Juvenile and Mannie Fresh.During a conversation with Hip-Hop Wired, the Hot Boy rapper talked about growth in his latest single &ldquo;Joseph.&rdquo; He opens up about his mental health after being released from prison.&ldquo;That record was overdue. Sometimes, you battle your spiritual side and your fleshly side. There was a moment when I said, &lsquo;You know what, man, I&rsquo;m older now, I ain&rsquo;t getting no y]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/hot-boy-turk-open-to-squashing-beef-on-juvenile-amp-mannie-freshrsquos-podcast/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 00:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/hot-boy-turk-open-to-squashing-beef-on-juvenile-amp-mannie-freshrsquos-podcast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Full Pooh Shiesty Press Conference: Pooh Shiesty and Father arrested in Dallas]]></title><description><![CDATA[Full Pooh Shiesty Press Conference: Pooh Shiesty and Father arrested in Dallas]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/full-pooh-shiesty-press-conference-pooh-shiesty-and-father-arrested-in-dallas/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 00:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/full-pooh-shiesty-press-conference-pooh-shiesty-and-father-arrested-in-dallas/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ye ft. CeeLo Green &ldquo;Bully,&rdquo; Millyz &ldquo;Unbelievable&rdquo; &amp; More | Daily Visuals 3.30.26]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: ROBYN BECK / GettyLast month Kanye West returned to the rap scene with his latest project&nbsp;Bully&nbsp;in which he returned to his rap roots and while it&rsquo;s been getting mixed reviews from critics and fans, it still has a few standout cuts that&rsquo;s sure to get replayed for quite some time.One of said cuts is the CeeLo Green-assisted title track &ldquo;Bully&rdquo; and for the black-and-white visuals to the cut, Ye and CeeLo are noticeably absent as a battle royal erupts among]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/ye-ft-ceelo-green-ldquobullyrdquo-millyz-ldquounbelievablerdquo-amp-more-daily-visuals-33026/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 23:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/ye-ft-ceelo-green-ldquobullyrdquo-millyz-ldquounbelievablerdquo-amp-more-daily-visuals-33026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Supreme Pays Tribute To DJ Screw With Spring 2026 Collection]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: SUPREME / SupremeSupreme is tapping into Houston&rsquo;s DNA for its latest drop, paying homage to one of the most influential figures in Southern Hip-Hop. The brand&rsquo;s Spring 2026 collection arrives with a dedicated tribute to DJ Screw, celebrating the legacy of the man who helped reshape how rap sounds and feels.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/supreme-pays-tribute-to-dj-screw-with-spring-2026-collection/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 21:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/supreme-pays-tribute-to-dj-screw-with-spring-2026-collection/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jeezy Styles In Nigel Sylvester’s Air Jordan 4 “Brick After Brick” Bike Air Collection]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Courtesy of Harrison Boyce / @nigelsylvester | InstagramAs sneakerheads patiently await to see if they were able to hit on any of the many raffles for the V.A.A. Air Jordan 1 &ldquo;Alaska&rdquo;&lsquo;s, hype is already building for the next highly sought after grails, the Nigel Sylvester Air Jordan 4 &ldquo;Brick After Brick.&rdquo; Nigel&rsquo;s already got the right person to build even more hype for the pending release.According to Hypebeast, the &ldquo;Snowman&rdquo; himself, Jeezy]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/jeezy-styles-in-nigel-sylvesters-air-jordan-4-brick-after-brick-bike-air-collection/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 21:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/jeezy-styles-in-nigel-sylvesters-air-jordan-4-brick-after-brick-bike-air-collection/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[10 Greatest Women Rappers From The West Coast]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source:<br />
West Coast rap has always had its own kind of gravity. From the early days when California artists were carving out a voice separate from New York, to the G-funk explosion that made the region a cultural force, the coast built a sound that felt sunny, hard, funky, fly, and deeply rooted in Black life. And as we celebrate the Black women whose stories, style and impact deserve extra love this month, it only makes sense to make space for the women who helped shape that legacy too. The men]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/10-greatest-women-rappers-from-the-west-coast/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 21:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/10-greatest-women-rappers-from-the-west-coast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man Arrested For Trespassing At Nicki Minaj’s Calabasas Home]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Taylor Hill / GettyA man was busted by authorities on Wednesday (April 1) after making his way onto Nicki Minaj&rsquo;s property.&nbsp;As reported by USA Today, the man, identified as 36-year-old Leland Adams, was taken into custody by authorities after he allegedly entered the Starships rapper&rsquo;s Calabasas property.&nbsp;A spokesperson from the Los Angeles County Sheriff&rsquo;s Department told NBC4 Los Angeles that Adams was arrested after he refused to follow security officers&rs]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/man-arrested-for-trespassing-at-nicki-minajs-calabasas-home/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 21:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/man-arrested-for-trespassing-at-nicki-minajs-calabasas-home/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Good Luck With That: Trump Wants MAGA To Boycott Bruce Springsteen]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Star Tribune via Getty Images / GettyThe animosity that President Donald Trump has for Bruce Springsteen is still thriving, and he made that clear in an insulting rant against the rock legend&rsquo;s current tour, calling on his supporters to boycott it after Springsteen opened up blasting the administration on the first night.On his Truth Social media platform, Trump attacked Springsteen. &ldquo;Bad, and very boring singer, Bruce Springsteen, who looks like a dried up prune who has suff]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/good-luck-with-that-trump-wants-maga-to-boycott-bruce-springsteen/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 21:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/good-luck-with-that-trump-wants-maga-to-boycott-bruce-springsteen/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pooh Shiesty, Big30 Federally Charged In Alleged Gucci Mane Robbery &amp; Kidnapping Case]]></title><description><![CDATA[Memphis rappers Pooh Shiesty and Big30 are among nine individuals federally charged in a robbery and kidnapping case involving Gucci Mane. Pooh Shiesty and Big30 traveled to a Dallas, Texas, studio to allegedly strong-arm Gucci Mane, leading to their arrests and charges.The U.S. Attorney&rsquo;s Office, Northern District of Texas, issued a press statement on Thursday (April 2), detailing the crime and uncovering the method by which Pooh Shiesty, Big30, and Shiesty&rsquo;s father coordinated the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/pooh-shiesty-big30-federally-charged-in-alleged-gucci-mane-robbery-amp-kidnapping-case/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 20:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/pooh-shiesty-big30-federally-charged-in-alleged-gucci-mane-robbery-amp-kidnapping-case/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pooh Shiesty, Big30 Federally Charged In Alleged Gucci Mane Kidnapping]]></title><description><![CDATA[Memphis rappers Pooh Shiesty and Big30 are among nine individuals federally charged in a robbery and kidnapping case involving Gucci Mane. Pooh Shiesty and Big30 traveled to a Dallas, Texas, studio to allegedly strong-arm Gucci Mane, leading to their arrests and charges.The U.S. Attorney&rsquo;s Office, Northern District of Texas, issued a press statement on Thursday (April 2), detailing the crime and uncovering the method by which Pooh Shiesty, Big30, and Shiesty&rsquo;s father coordinated the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/pooh-shiesty-big30-federally-charged-in-alleged-gucci-mane-kidnapping/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 20:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/pooh-shiesty-big30-federally-charged-in-alleged-gucci-mane-kidnapping/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pooh Shiesty Allegedly Snaked Gucci Mane To Get Out Of Deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pooh Shiesty Allegedly Snaked Gucci Mane To Get Out Of Deal]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/pooh-shiesty-allegedly-snaked-gucci-mane-to-get-out-of-deal/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 20:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/pooh-shiesty-allegedly-snaked-gucci-mane-to-get-out-of-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Coral Springs Vice Mayor Nancy Metayer Bowen Found Dead, Husband In Custody]]></title><description><![CDATA[Coral Springs Vice Mayor Nancy Metayer Bowen was found dead on Wednesday (April 1), and officers in the Florida town took her husband into custody. While details are still developing regarding the death of Vice Mayor Nancy Metayer Bowen, police are saying this points to being a matter of domestic violence.As reported by the Miami Herald, Vice Mayor Nancy Metayer Bowen was found inside the home she shared with her husband, Stephen Bowen. Coral Springs Police Chief Brad Mock held a press conferenc]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/coral-springs-vice-mayor-nancy-metayer-bowen-found-dead-husband-in-custody/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 18:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/coral-springs-vice-mayor-nancy-metayer-bowen-found-dead-husband-in-custody/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[JAY-Z Was Dissing Cam’ron On “Otis” This Entire Time]]></title><description><![CDATA[If anything illustrates just how slick JAY-Z&lsquo;s bars are, it&rsquo;s how he subliminally jabbed Cam&rsquo;ron on &ldquo;Otis&rdquo; without barely anyone realizing it for 15 years.<br />
During the latest episode of his REVOLT series Talk With Flee, Killa Cam revealed that Hov quietly got at him on the Watch the Throne hit in response to him dissing Kanye West &mdash; a fact that had gone unnoticed by even the most diehard of Jigga fans.<br />
&ldquo;We had said some slick shit about Kanye one time,&rd]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/jay-z-was-dissing-camron-on-otis-this-entire-time/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 17:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/jay-z-was-dissing-camron-on-otis-this-entire-time/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2 Chainz Says Woman Attempted To Run Him Off The Road In Bizarre Encounter]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Thaddaeus McAdams / Getty2 Chainz recently found himself in a bizarre situation after a woman allegedly attempted to drive him off the road.In a video shared on Instagram, the woman can be heard claiming the Atlanta rapper owes her father money, which she suggested was the reason for her aggressive behavior. Chainz posted the clip with a caption asking if anyone recognized the woman.&ldquo;Who J a** daughter this is trying to drive me off the road. Talking about I owe her daddy some mone]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/2-chainz-says-woman-attempted-to-run-him-off-the-road-in-bizarre-encounter/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 16:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/2-chainz-says-woman-attempted-to-run-him-off-the-road-in-bizarre-encounter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[J. Cole Is Playing For The Nanjing Monkey Kings In China]]></title><description><![CDATA[J. Cole Is Playing For The Nanjing Monkey Kings In China]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/j-cole-is-playing-for-the-nanjing-monkey-kings-in-china/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 16:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/j-cole-is-playing-for-the-nanjing-monkey-kings-in-china/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mike Epps Gave A Big Platform To Comedians, Chico Bean Says]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mike Epps Gave A Big Platform To Comedians, Chico Bean Says]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/mike-epps-gave-a-big-platform-to-comedians-chico-bean-says/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 05:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/mike-epps-gave-a-big-platform-to-comedians-chico-bean-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kanye West Signs Copies Of &quot;BULLY&quot; For Fans]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kanye West Signs Copies Of &quot;BULLY&quot; For Fans]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/kanye-west-signs-copies-of-quotbullyquot-for-fans/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 00:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/kanye-west-signs-copies-of-quotbullyquot-for-fans/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[French Montana &amp; Max B Announce Tour, New Project Dropping Before They Hit The Road]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Bag Fuel / ScreenshotFrench Montana and Max B have announced they&rsquo;re hitting the road together.Alongside the tour, the duo also revealed a new project, Wave Gods 2: Cosmo Brothers, set to drop April 24. The tour is scheduled to begin on May 24th in Albany, New York.<br />
From there, the pair plan to make stops in major cities, including Washington, D.C., Miami, Atlanta, Houston, and more. During a recent interview, Biggaveli compared reuniting with French to the Power Rangers linking up]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/french-montana-amp-max-b-announce-tour-new-project-dropping-before-they-hit-the-road/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 21:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/french-montana-amp-max-b-announce-tour-new-project-dropping-before-they-hit-the-road/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lil Durk Speaks From Jail, Shares &quot;Revolutionary&quot; Plans]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lil Durk Speaks From Jail, Shares &quot;Revolutionary&quot; Plans]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/lil-durk-speaks-from-jail-shares-quotrevolutionaryquot-plans/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 21:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/lil-durk-speaks-from-jail-shares-quotrevolutionaryquot-plans/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Donald Trump&rsquo;s Order To End Funding To NPR &amp; PBS Ruled Illegal First Ammendment Violation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Getty Images / Donald Trump / PBS / NPRDonald Trump is catching hell in the courts. His latest legal L saw his order to end funding to NPR and PBS get shot down.<br />
Trump and his MAGA loyalists&rsquo; cries that the &ldquo;activist judges&rdquo; are out to get him will continue after a federal judge ruled that his executive order to end funding for NPR and PBS public media violated the First Amendment.<br />
U.S. District Judge Randolph Moss of the District Court for D.C. said in his ruling on Tuesday th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/donald-trumprsquos-order-to-end-funding-to-npr-amp-pbs-ruled-illegal-first-ammendment-violation/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 20:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/donald-trumprsquos-order-to-end-funding-to-npr-amp-pbs-ruled-illegal-first-ammendment-violation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brandy Says Wanya Morris Dating Her At 16 Was “Manipulative” As Social Media Piles On]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Raymond Boyd / GettyThere has always been a bit of mystery surrounding the relationship between Wanya Morris of Boyz II Men and Brandy.&nbsp;Morris has claimed for years that while the two were friends, he never dated Ray J&rsquo;s big sister until she was of age. Well, in her new memoir Phases Brandy looks to clear all of that up. According to Brandy, the actress and singer, noted that the two began dating when Morris was 22, and she was just 16.&nbsp;TMZ reports that in her new book, t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/brandy-says-wanya-morris-dating-her-at-16-was-manipulative-as-social-media-piles-on/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 19:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/brandy-says-wanya-morris-dating-her-at-16-was-manipulative-as-social-media-piles-on/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Megan Thee Stallion Shares Health Update After Hospitalization: “It Honestly Scared Me”]]></title><description><![CDATA[UPDATE: Megan Thee Stallion has been discharged from the hospital and is on the mend after her health scare. In a message to fans on Wednesday (April 1), the Houston Hottie revealed that she had succumbed to exhaustion and will return to the stage for Moulin Rouge! The Musical on Thursday (April 2).<br />
&ldquo;Last night was a real wake-up call for me. I&rsquo;ve been pushing myself past my limits lately, running on empty, and my body finally said enough,&rdquo; she wrote on Instagram. &ldquo;It hon]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/megan-thee-stallion-shares-health-update-after-hospitalization-it-honestly-scared-me/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 18:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/megan-thee-stallion-shares-health-update-after-hospitalization-it-honestly-scared-me/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Megan Thee Stallion Rushed To Hospital During ‘Moulin Rouge!’ Musical]]></title><description><![CDATA[Megan Thee Stallion has been hospitalized after falling ill during the Broadway production of Moulin Rouge! The Musical.<br />
According to Complex, the Houston rapper and budding actor was rushed to hospital in New York City on Tuesday night (March 31) after becoming &ldquo;very ill&rdquo; during the show.<br />
TMZ additionally reported that emergency services responded to a call from the Al Hirschfeld Theatre for a person who was having trouble breathing, although the exact nature of Megan&rsquo;s health]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/megan-thee-stallion-rushed-to-hospital-during-moulin-rouge-musical/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 18:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/megan-thee-stallion-rushed-to-hospital-during-moulin-rouge-musical/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Feds Want To Slap On An Additional 33 Months To Taxstone’s Prison Sentence Following Contraband Smuggling Plot]]></title><description><![CDATA[Johnny Nunez / TaxstoneTaxstone is already serving a 35-year prison sentence, but if the feds have they way, he can be looking at several additional years for overseeing a contraband smuggling operation.<br />
The once-popular podcaster, born Daryl Campbell, was the brainchild behind a smuggling scheme involving a rope made of contraband at Brooklyn&rsquo;s MDC.<br />
Per Complex:<br />
The podcaster, real name Daryl Campbell, orchestrated the scheme at Brooklyn&rsquo;s MDC. The plan involved bringing in a rope m]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/feds-want-to-slap-on-an-additional-33-months-to-taxstones-prison-sentence-following-contraband-smuggling-plot/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 18:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/feds-want-to-slap-on-an-additional-33-months-to-taxstones-prison-sentence-following-contraband-smuggling-plot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former Military Officials Blast SecWar Pete Hegseth Over Kid Rock Apache Gaffe]]></title><description><![CDATA[Secretary of War Pete Hegseth has drawn the ire of former military officials and others after he defended the Apache helicopter fly-by at Kid Rock&rsquo;s residence. With reports that the pair of Apache helicopters flew near a Nashville &ldquo;No Kings&rdquo; rally, individuals who have served at various levels in the armed forces had choice words for Secretary Pete Hegseth.On Tuesday, Secretary Pete Hegseth, 45, quote-tweeted Kid Rock&rsquo;s initial videos of him saluting and gesturing toward]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/former-military-officials-blast-secwar-pete-hegseth-over-kid-rock-apache-gaffe/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 17:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/former-military-officials-blast-secwar-pete-hegseth-over-kid-rock-apache-gaffe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tiger Woods Says He’s Seeking Treatment After DUI Arrest]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tiger Woods was involved in a car accident on March 27 in Florida, leading to his arrest on several charges. In the wake of the incident, Tiger Woods posted a statement on social media to share that he is now seeking treatment.Tiger Woods shared a statement on social media on the evening of March 31, addressing his followers and loved ones directly. In the statement, the golf superstar was direct in his desire to seek out a remedy.<br />
&ldquo;I know and understand the seriousness of the situation I]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/tiger-woods-says-hes-seeking-treatment-after-dui-arrest/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 16:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/tiger-woods-says-hes-seeking-treatment-after-dui-arrest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lil Durk Shares Positive New Voice Message Ahead Of His Trial]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Jason Armond / GettyLil Durk sends his fans a new voice message from behind bars.The Chicago rapper has been incarcerated since October 2024 and has remained mostly silent. Aside from limited updates, the last major release fans received from Durk was his album Deep Thoughts.<br />
As he waits for his murder-for-hire trial to begin, Smurk shared a voice message with his fans, offering insight into his current mental state.&ldquo;I just want to give y&rsquo;all an update on my mental, my mind s]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/lil-durk-shares-positive-new-voice-message-ahead-of-his-trial/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 16:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/lil-durk-shares-positive-new-voice-message-ahead-of-his-trial/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alleged Charlie Kirk Shooter’s Lawyers Claim Bullet Is Bogus]]></title><description><![CDATA[According to reports, the legal team defending the man accused of assassinating right-wing media personality Charlie Kirk made a startling claim in court. Allegedly, the evidence supplied by the federal government centering on the bullet that killed Kirk does not match the rifle at the scene.Last Friday (March 27), lawyers for Tyler Robinson argued that the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (ATF) were&nbsp; &ldquo;unable to identify the bullet recovered at autopsy to the rifle allegedly ti]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/alleged-charlie-kirk-shooters-lawyers-claim-bullet-is-bogus/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 14:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/alleged-charlie-kirk-shooters-lawyers-claim-bullet-is-bogus/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Megan Thee Stallion Hospitalized After Falling Ill During ‘Moulin Rouge’ Broadway Performance]]></title><description><![CDATA[Theo Wargo / Megan Thee StallionPrayers are being sent up for Megan Thee Stallion right now after the rapper suddenly fell ill during her Moulin Rouge! The Musical performance, and was rushed to the hospital.<br />
Details are still scarce, but a spokesperson for Megan Thee Stallion confirmed to Page Six in a statement that the Houston native&rsquo;s status.&ldquo;During Tuesday night&rsquo;s production, Megan started feeling very ill and was promptly transported to a local hospital, where her symptom]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/megan-thee-stallion-hospitalized-after-falling-ill-during-moulin-rouge-broadway-performance/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 05:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/megan-thee-stallion-hospitalized-after-falling-ill-during-moulin-rouge-broadway-performance/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kristi Noem “Blindsided” By Her Husband Byron Noem’s Cross-Dressing Schenanigans, Social Media Has All The Jokes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Getty Images / Kristi Noem / Byron NoemFormer ICE Barbie, Kristi Noem, is now the laughing stock of social media thanks to her husband&rsquo;s secret online exploits.<br />
After being embarrassingly fired as Homeland Security Secretary and relegated to some made-up position in the administration, Kristi Noem is said to be &ldquo;devastated&rdquo; following a bombshell report from The Daily Mail that she says &ldquo;blindsided&rdquo; her, featuring her husband of more than 30 years, Byron Noem, sharin]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/kristi-noem-blindsided-by-her-husband-byron-noems-cross-dressing-schenanigans-social-media-has-all-the-jokes/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 01:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/kristi-noem-blindsided-by-her-husband-byron-noems-cross-dressing-schenanigans-social-media-has-all-the-jokes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Swae Lee Reflects On Past Criticism Of Former VP Kamala Harris]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Bernard Smalls / @PhotosByBeanzSwae Lee has had a small change of heart when it comes to Kamala Harris.The Rae Sremmurd rapper paid a visit to The Morning Hustle to promote his upcoming solo album, Same Difference. While there, he also briefly touched on his past criticisms of the former Vice President, Kamala Harris.&nbsp;Previously, Swae went viral for a controversial tweet during the 2024 election cycle. &ldquo;Do not vote for Kamala !!! Do your research on that whole [campaign],&rdqu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/swae-lee-reflects-on-past-criticism-of-former-vp-kamala-harris/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 23:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/swae-lee-reflects-on-past-criticism-of-former-vp-kamala-harris/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Raheem DeVaughn: &quot;Do You Really Want Success?&quot;]]></title><description><![CDATA[Raheem DeVaughn: &quot;Do You Really Want Success?&quot;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/raheem-devaughn-quotdo-you-really-want-successquot/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 22:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/raheem-devaughn-quotdo-you-really-want-successquot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kanye West Set To Headline Wireless Fest 2026, First London Performance In 11 Years]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: (Photo by Rich Fury/VF20/Getty Images for Vanity Fair) / (Photo by Rich Fury/VF20/Getty Images for Vanity Fair)Kanye West has been added as the headliner for Wireless Fest 2026.Not only was he added to the bill, but Ye will headline all three nights of the festival. From July 10 through July 12 at London&rsquo;s Finsbury Park, the Chicago rapper is set to bring a full-scale performance for fans. The appearance will make his first UK show in 11 years, with his last performance in the coun]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/kanye-west-set-to-headline-wireless-fest-2026-first-london-performance-in-11-years/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 22:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/kanye-west-set-to-headline-wireless-fest-2026-first-london-performance-in-11-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Usha Vance’s Brain Reboots After Question About MAGA Support]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: JEFF KOWALSKY / GettyUsha Vance was caught off guard by a question during a recent interview on NBC, which aimed to find out just how supportive she is of the &ldquo;Make America Great Again&rdquo; agenda of President Donald Trump and her husband, Vice President JD Vance.The interview, conducted by NBC News correspondent Katie Snow, was aired last Friday (March 27). Vance stated that she was deeply invested in her husband&rsquo;s career. &ldquo;I really care greatly about JD&rsquo;s succ]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/usha-vances-brain-reboots-after-question-about-maga-support-2/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 21:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/usha-vances-brain-reboots-after-question-about-maga-support-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Usha Vance’s Brain Reboots  After Question About MAGA Support]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: JEFF KOWALSKY / GettyUsha Vance was caught off guard by a question during a recent interview on NBC, which aimed to find out just how supportive she is of the &ldquo;Make America Great Again&rdquo; agenda of President Donald Trump and her husband, Vice President JD Vance.The interview, conducted by NBC News correspondent Katie Snow, was aired last Friday (March 27). Vance stated that she was deeply invested in her husband&rsquo;s career. &ldquo;I really care greatly about JD&rsquo;s succ]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/usha-vances-brain-reboots-after-question-about-maga-support/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 21:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/usha-vances-brain-reboots-after-question-about-maga-support/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Peep The New Trailer To ‘Masters Of The Universe,’ The Classic 80’s Cartoon Live-Action Film]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Amazon MGM Studios / Amazon MGM Studios80&rsquo;s babies are still a few months away from reliving their childhood&rsquo;s when MGM&rsquo;s Masters Of The Universe hits theaters this coming summer and while it has little to no fanfare compared to say an Avengers: Doomsday, many 40 and 50-year-old&rsquo;s are indeed looking forward to this classic cartoon come to life&hellip; again.Early this morning (March 31), MGM released their latest trailer to the Travis Knight directed film and it d]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/peep-the-new-trailer-to-masters-of-the-universe-the-classic-80s-cartoon-live-action-film/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 21:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/peep-the-new-trailer-to-masters-of-the-universe-the-classic-80s-cartoon-live-action-film/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brandy Get Hollywood Walk Of Fame Honors]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brandy Get Hollywood Walk Of Fame Honors]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/brandy-get-hollywood-walk-of-fame-honors/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 20:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/brandy-get-hollywood-walk-of-fame-honors/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kanye West Randomly Features Michael Jackson Lookalike In ‘FATHER’ Music Video]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Revolt / YoutubeKanye West dropped the music video for &ldquo;FATHER&rdquo; and decided to throw in a Michael Jackson impersonator for a cameo.After releasing his long-awaited album BULLY, fans finally got some new Ye. Along with the project, the Chicago rapper also delivered a music video for the Travis Scott-assisted track &ldquo;FATHER.&rdquo; During one scene in the video, viewers had to do a double-take after spotting someone who looked a whole lot like the King of Pop.Fabio also pr]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/kanye-west-randomly-features-michael-jackson-lookalike-in-father-music-video/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 20:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/kanye-west-randomly-features-michael-jackson-lookalike-in-father-music-video/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jaden Ivey Waived By Chicago Bulls Over Anti-LGBTQ Comments]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jaden Ivey, a talented young player who spent time with the Detroit Pistons and later the Chicago Bulls, is no longer in the NBA. After making several anti-LGBTQ comments during a livestream event, the Bulls waived Jaden Ivey in the wake of the controversy.Jaden Ivey&rsquo;s ordeal began via his social media accounts, with Yahoo! Sports highlighting the 24-year-old Indiana native&rsquo;s comments regarding the NBA&rsquo;s decision to celebrate Pride Month, which celebrates the LGBTQ community.So]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/jaden-ivey-waived-by-chicago-bulls-over-anti-lgbtq-comments/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 19:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/jaden-ivey-waived-by-chicago-bulls-over-anti-lgbtq-comments/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Army Investigating Military Helicopter Flyby For Kid Rock]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Anadolu / GettyOver the weekend, Kid Rock posted a pair of videos from his Nashville home featuring military helicopters hovering above him as he saluted them. Now, the United States Army is investigating the copter flyby, and a report says they look to be the same aircraft that flew near a No Kings rally in the Tennessee city.The New York Times reports that Kid Rock, 55, shared two videos on his X account on March 28, featuring the musical artist and MAGA supporter saluting and gesturin]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/army-investigating-military-helicopter-flyby-for-kid-rock/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 18:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/army-investigating-military-helicopter-flyby-for-kid-rock/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[He Got Fired Pushing His Song…Then It Went Gold | Moone Walker Interview]]></title><description><![CDATA[He Got Fired Pushing His Song…Then It Went Gold | Moone Walker Interview]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/he-got-fired-pushing-his-songthen-it-went-gold-moone-walker-interview/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 18:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/he-got-fired-pushing-his-songthen-it-went-gold-moone-walker-interview/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[One of Future’s Baby Mamas Wants Him Thrown In Jail]]></title><description><![CDATA[@PhotosByBeanz / FutureBrittni Mealy, one of Future&rsquo;s many baby mamas, wants the rapper thrown in jail.<br />
TMZ exclusively reports that Brittni Mealy asked a judge to jail the &ldquo;March Madness&rdquo; crafter for failing to comply with a court order involving their 12-year-old son, Prince.According to the celebrity gossip site, the issue stems from Future failing to set up a life insurance policy for the child.<br />
Per TMZ:<br />
According to court docs obtained by TMZ, Brittni accused Future of fai]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/one-of-futures-baby-mamas-wants-him-thrown-in-jail/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 17:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/one-of-futures-baby-mamas-wants-him-thrown-in-jail/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cardi B’s Copyright Infringement Lawsuit Tossed By Judge]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: PG/Bauer-Griffin / GettyCardi B&rsquo;s legal battle surrounding her track &ldquo;Enough (Miami)&rdquo; has officially been dismissed.The New York rapper was previously accused by producers Joshua Fraustro and Miguel Aguilar of allegedly taking elements from their song &ldquo;Greasy Frybread&rdquo; without permission. The producer duo, who go by Kemikal 956, filed the lawsuit back in 2021, naming Pardi along with her labels Atlantic Records and Warner Music Group.According to reports, a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/cardi-bs-copyright-infringement-lawsuit-tossed-by-judge/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 16:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/cardi-bs-copyright-infringement-lawsuit-tossed-by-judge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kanye West Expands ‘Bully’ Tour With Wireless Festival Takeover]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kanye West is set to take over the UK this summer by headlining all three nights of London&rsquo;s Wireless Festival.<br />
Ye, who is fresh off releasing his new album Bully, will perform at the Finsbury Park-based festival on July 10, 11 and 12 &mdash; incidentally, the same time that his Watch the Throne collaborator JAY-Z will return to the stage at NYC&rsquo;s Yankee Stadium to celebrate the anniversaries of Reasonable Doubt and The Blueprint.<br />
Adding to the buzz around these shows is the fact tha]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/kanye-west-expands-bully-tour-with-wireless-festival-takeover/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 15:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/kanye-west-expands-bully-tour-with-wireless-festival-takeover/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[J. Cole Reveals His Current Favorite Rapper: “This N*gga’s An Alien”]]></title><description><![CDATA[J. Cole has revealed the one rapper he&rsquo;s currently bumping outside of himself &mdash; and his answer might surprise you.<br />
During an interview with the YouTube channel Lost In Vegas as part of his press run to promote The Fall-Off, the Dreamville rapper waxed poetic about longtime Wu-Tang Clan affiliate Killah Priest.<br />
When asked which MC(s) outside of the usual Mount Rushmore candidates (JAY-Z, Nas, 2Pac, Biggie etc) that he&rsquo;s currently listening to, Cole replied: &ldquo;The first answ]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/j-cole-reveals-his-current-favorite-rapper-this-nggas-an-alien/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 15:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/j-cole-reveals-his-current-favorite-rapper-this-nggas-an-alien/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Exclusive: T-Boz Confirms Chilli Voted For Donald Trump]]></title><description><![CDATA[Exclusive: T-Boz Confirms Chilli Voted For Donald Trump]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/exclusive-t-boz-confirms-chilli-voted-for-donald-trump/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 02:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/exclusive-t-boz-confirms-chilli-voted-for-donald-trump/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tony Sunshine Talks Big Pun, Fat Joe, Lil Pump And If MAGA Matters In Music]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tony Sunshine Talks Big Pun, Fat Joe, Lil Pump And If MAGA Matters In Music]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/tony-sunshine-talks-big-pun-fat-joe-lil-pump-and-if-maga-matters-in-music/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 02:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/tony-sunshine-talks-big-pun-fat-joe-lil-pump-and-if-maga-matters-in-music/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man Arrested For Sexual Assault At Gunna’s London Concert]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man was arrested on suspicion of alleged sexual assault at American rapper Gunna&lsquo;s concert at London&rsquo;s O2 Arena. According to a report, the incident took place last week after a woman attending the concert said a man began assaulting her as she watched Gunna&rsquo;s set.The BBC reports that during Gunna&rsquo;s Wun World Tour stop at the 02 Arena in London on March 25, a 26-year-old man allegedly approached a woman in her 20s, claiming that the man conducted the assault from behind]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/man-arrested-for-sexual-assault-at-gunnas-london-concert/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 00:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/man-arrested-for-sexual-assault-at-gunnas-london-concert/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kanye West Drops His Album ‘BULLY,’ Marks His First Solo Project In Five Years]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Revolt / RevoltKanye West is back feeding the streets with his latest project, BULLY.After releasing Donda in 2021, Ye took a break from dropping solo material. During that time, he teamed up with West Coast Swiss-Army Knife, Ty Dolla $ign for their two-part collaborative series Vultures, which delivered big records like &ldquo;Carnival,&rdquo; &ldquo;Do It,&rdquo; and &ldquo;Slide.&rdquo;Now with BULLY, after teasing the project for quite some time, the Chicago rapper dropped the album]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/kanye-west-drops-his-album-bully-marks-his-first-solo-project-in-five-years/</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 23:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/kanye-west-drops-his-album-bully-marks-his-first-solo-project-in-five-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UMG Basically Calls Drake A Sore Loser In Response To His Appeal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Simone Joyner / Drake<br />
Universal Music Group (UMG) wants to ensure Drake&rsquo;s lawsuit over Kendrick Lamar&rsquo;s hit diss record &ldquo;Not Like Us&rdquo; does not get a second life.In a new brief, UMG is basically calling Drake a sore loser, arguing that the appeal of his lawsuit&rsquo;s 2025 dismissal is attempting to &ldquo;critically undermine&rdquo; Hip-Hop because he took a massive L during the battle.<br />
In the original lawsuit, Drizzy claimed that the song was defamatory and that UMG kno]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/umg-basically-calls-drake-a-sore-loser-in-response-to-his-appeal/</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 21:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/umg-basically-calls-drake-a-sore-loser-in-response-to-his-appeal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[OJ Da Juiceman Hospitalized After Medical Emergency]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Julia Beverly / GettyOJ Da Juiceman was reportedly rushed to the hospital after suffering a serious medical emergency while in custody.According to TMZ, the Atlanta rapper was transported from jail to a local hospital after a health scare related to Type 1 diabetes. His team later released a statement addressing the situation and raising concerns about his condition while behind bars.&ldquo;While in custody, OJ suffered a serious medical episode related to his Type 1 diabetes on March 21]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/oj-da-juiceman-hospitalized-after-medical-emergency/</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 20:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/oj-da-juiceman-hospitalized-after-medical-emergency/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cam’ron Says He Doesn’t Think His Relationship With Dame Dash Is Repairable]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Johnny Nunez / GettyIt&rsquo;s been pretty obvious for a while now that the relationship between former Harlem comrades Cam&rsquo;ron and Dame Dash was deteriorating pretty bad as of late and though the two men have a long history together, the future isn&rsquo;t looking too good.While many Hip-Hoppers felt this was just a simple misunderstanding that could be rectified at some point, Cam&rsquo;ron is pouring cold water on any such notion. He recently stated that his relationship with Da]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/camron-says-he-doesnt-think-his-relationship-with-dame-dash-is-repairable/</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 20:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/camron-says-he-doesnt-think-his-relationship-with-dame-dash-is-repairable/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Viral UConn-Duke Bill Raftery Reaction Loved By Social Media]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Porter Binks / GettyA last-second shot for the University of Connecticut Huskies to win over the Duke University Blue Devils to go to the Final Four on Sunday (March 29) stunned CBS announcer Bill Raftery so much, his reaction went viral through social media.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/viral-uconn-duke-bill-raftery-reaction-loved-by-social-media/</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 20:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/viral-uconn-duke-bill-raftery-reaction-loved-by-social-media/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Michael Jordan Talks NASCAR, His Competitive Spirit &amp; More]]></title><description><![CDATA[Michael Jordan is considered by many to be the best basketball player ever, and his body of work supports the argument. Now in his second act, Michael Jordan is a co-founder of a NASCAR racing team and discussed his new venture and more in a recent interview.Michael Jordan sat down with CBS Sunday Morning with Gayle King at the Phoenix Raceway to discuss his role as co-founder of the 23XI Racing team for NASCAR. Jordan shared with King that his interest in cars and racing dates back to watching]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/michael-jordan-talks-nascar-his-competitive-spirit-amp-more/</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 19:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/michael-jordan-talks-nascar-his-competitive-spirit-amp-more/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[According To Jack Black, Donald Glover Really Wanted To Be Yoshi]]></title><description><![CDATA[Getty Images / Donald Glover / The Super Mario Galaxy MovieDonald Glover isn&rsquo;t a man of few words, but for his latest role in The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, he really wanted to take on a role of a character who doesn&rsquo;t say anything but his name.<br />
Watch out, Groot, Yoshi is coming, and he can become the latest fictional character whose only verbiage is yelling out his name, and other sounds to steal the hearts of millions of moviegoers.Glover, who is best known for taking on roles that]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/according-to-jack-black-donald-glover-really-wanted-to-be-yoshi/</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 18:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/according-to-jack-black-donald-glover-really-wanted-to-be-yoshi/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Drake Originally Wanted Kendrick Lamar On “First Person Shooter,” J. Cole Reveals]]></title><description><![CDATA[J. Cole has set the record straight on the rumor that Drake originally wanted both him and Kendrick Lamar on &ldquo;First Person Shooter.&rdquo;<br />
The Dreamville rapper addressed the speculation on Carmelo Anthony&rsquo;s 7PM In Brooklyn podcast as part of his press run to promote The Fall-Off, revealing that Drizzy initially asked Dot, not him, to jump on the chart-topping track.<br />
&ldquo;So, I&rsquo;m not gonna say we were all supposed to be [on the song]. How it came to me was, before that beat e]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/drake-originally-wanted-kendrick-lamar-on-first-person-shooter-j-cole-reveals/</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 17:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/drake-originally-wanted-kendrick-lamar-on-first-person-shooter-j-cole-reveals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Young Thug Reportedly Checked Charleston White Backstage]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Prince Williams / GettyA video surfaced online that appears to show Young Thug having a heated conversation with Charleston White backstage at an event.White later posted the clip on Instagram, claiming the Atlanta rapper and his entourage allegedly threatened him during the encounter at Druski&rsquo;s Coulda Been Love reunion.&ldquo;Young Thug and his goons threatened Unc life and tried to attack him at Druski&rsquo;s Coulda Been Love Reunion, and IT DIDN&rsquo;T GO THEIR WAY!&rdquo;Whi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/young-thug-reportedly-checked-charleston-white-backstage/</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 16:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/young-thug-reportedly-checked-charleston-white-backstage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[R&amp;B King Raheem DeVaughn Speaks On Industry Secrets Artists Don’t Talk About]]></title><description><![CDATA[R&amp;B King Raheem DeVaughn Speaks On Industry Secrets Artists Don’t Talk About]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/rampb-king-raheem-devaughn-speaks-on-industry-secrets-artists-dont-talk-about/</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 14:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/rampb-king-raheem-devaughn-speaks-on-industry-secrets-artists-dont-talk-about/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chilli Apologizes For Accidentally Sharing Michelle Obama Conspiracy Theory, Denies Being MAGA]]></title><description><![CDATA[Paras Griffin / ChilliChilli quickly hopped onto social media to apologize after the internet dragged her for allegedly being MAGA.<br />
The TLC member wasted no time saying she was sorry after MeidasTouch exclusively provided receipts that she donated to Donald Trump and other MAGA republicans.<br />
According to FEC reports shared by the website, the singer, born Rozonda Thomas, allegedly donated over $1,000 to Republican-linked fundraisers and Trump&rsquo;s 2024 reelection efforts, including $340 to the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/chilli-apologizes-for-accidentally-sharing-michelle-obama-conspiracy-theory-denies-being-maga/</link><pubDate>Sun, 29 Mar 2026 18:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/chilli-apologizes-for-accidentally-sharing-michelle-obama-conspiracy-theory-denies-being-maga/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[KRS-1 Dubs A-Soul As “KRS-2” 🔥🔥🔥]]></title><description><![CDATA[KRS-1 Dubs A-Soul As “KRS-2” 🔥🔥🔥]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/krs-1-dubs-a-soul-as-krs-2-/</link><pubDate>Sun, 29 Mar 2026 06:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/krs-1-dubs-a-soul-as-krs-2-/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Professional Procreator Says Democrats Are Extension Of KKK]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nick Cannon shared a political position recently that might cause a stir with some, and might even seem on brand to others. In a recent episode of one of Nick Cannon&rsquo;s many shows, the popular host and actor framed the Democratic Party as an arm of the Ku Klux Klan, along with other choice comments.As pointed out by TMZ, Cannon hosted MAGA-friendly figure Amber Rose on his Nick Cannon&rsquo;s Big Drive program, and the pair eventually bumped into a conversation regarding politics.<br />
Variety a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/professional-procreator-says-democrats-are-extension-of-kkk/</link><pubDate>Sun, 29 Mar 2026 01:32:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/professional-procreator-says-democrats-are-extension-of-kkk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[TLC’s Chilli Allegedly Donated To World’s Biggest Scrub, Donald Trump, Social Media Reacts]]></title><description><![CDATA[Getty Images / Donald Trump / ChilliChilli from TLC, a proud Trump supporter, on the low? A new report alleges she is down with the MAGA movement.<br />
MeidasTouch exclusively reports that Chilli, of TLC fame and the inspiration for Usher&rsquo;s classic Confessions, is a Trump supporter and has been donating to the MAGA movement.<br />
The website obtained uncovered FEC records showing Chilli, born Rozonda Thomas, has made multiple donations to MAGA candidates.<br />
Per MeidasTouch:<br />
The&nbsp;records&nbsp;show]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/tlcs-chilli-allegedly-donated-to-worlds-biggest-scrub-donald-trump-social-media-reacts/</link><pubDate>Sun, 29 Mar 2026 00:35:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/tlcs-chilli-allegedly-donated-to-worlds-biggest-scrub-donald-trump-social-media-reacts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nintendo Revealing Fox McCloud Will Be In ‘The Super Mario Galaxy Movie’ Triggers Plenty of Emotions]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nintendo / Universal / Illumination / Getty Images / The Super Mario Galaxy Movie / Glenn Powell / Star FoxThe latest announcement involving The Super Mario Galaxy Movie is sparking a bevy of emotions on social media.Nintendo confirmed a significant rumor when it dropped a new poster for The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, revealing that Fox McCloud from the Star Fox video game franchise will be in the animated feature.<br />
The cherry on the top was the reveal that Glenn Powell will be the voice of the ac]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/nintendo-revealing-fox-mccloud-will-be-in-the-super-mario-galaxy-movie-triggers-plenty-of-emotions/</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2026 17:35:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/nintendo-revealing-fox-mccloud-will-be-in-the-super-mario-galaxy-movie-triggers-plenty-of-emotions/</guid></item></channel></rss>