<?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>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 18:58:00 +0200</lastBuildDate><item><title><![CDATA[Tetris Does Not Approve of the Trump White House’s Racist Clone of Its Game]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Tetris CompanyThe Tetris Company is not here for the Trump White House&rsquo;s disgusting mockery of its iconic game.Thursday, the Trump White House launched Trump Arcade, which featured blatantly racist clones of iconic games, while ripping off the boot-up sequences from consoles from Nintendo, XBOX, and PlayStation.One of the games, &ldquo;Build The Wall,&rdquo; was a flat-out racist clone of Tetris that is playing off Orange Mussolini&rsquo;s signature campaign promise to build a wall alo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/tetris-does-not-approve-of-the-trump-white-houses-racist-clone-of-its-game/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 18:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/tetris-does-not-approve-of-the-trump-white-houses-racist-clone-of-its-game/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chet Hanks Reveals He Dated “Cougar Milfs” With Daejon Love]]></title><description><![CDATA[Getty Images / Chet Hanks / Daejon LoveChet Hanks used to be friends with the wide deceiver, aka Daejon Love, and we are not surprised by this turn of events.<br />
Jamaican cosplayer Chet Hanks decided to get in on the Daejon Love drama and shared that he was once good friends with the man who cosplayed as a professional football player for the San Francisco 49ers and is now facing fraud charges.Thursday (Sept.3), the apple of Tom and Rita Hanks&rsquo; eyes shared an Instagram video from France, spea]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/chet-hanks-reveals-he-dated-cougar-milfs-with-daejon-love/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 22:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/chet-hanks-reveals-he-dated-cougar-milfs-with-daejon-love/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Olympic Breakdancer Raygun Opens Up About Viral Performance Backlash]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: John Walton &ndash; PA Images / GettyRaygun, the Australian Olympic breakdancer, is opening up about the difficult aftermath of her 2024 Olympic performance.In the Netflix documentary Untold: Raygun Breaking Badly, Rachael Gunn reflects on her experience competing in the inaugural Olympic breakdancing event in Paris. Following her performance, viral videos and widespread criticism left her feeling &ldquo;shame and embarrassment&rdquo; over how she represented her country.Gunn described t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/olympic-breakdancer-raygun-opens-up-about-viral-performance-backlash/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 20:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/olympic-breakdancer-raygun-opens-up-about-viral-performance-backlash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Op Out: Maria Bartiromo Gets Boot From Fox News For Trump Leak]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Michael M. Santiago / GettyOn Thursday (September 3), Fox News Media announced that veteran reporter Maria Bartiromo was no longer with the company, surprising many. But another report disclosed that the reason might&rsquo;ve been the fact that she funneled confidential information from the network to the White House.&ldquo;Effective today, Maria Bartiromo is no longer with FOX News Media,&rdquo; the statement released by the company said. &ldquo;We thank Maria for her work over the last]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/op-out-maria-bartiromo-gets-boot-from-fox-news-for-trump-leak/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 20:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/op-out-maria-bartiromo-gets-boot-from-fox-news-for-trump-leak/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[First Take, Second Thoughts?: Stephen A. Smith Gets Pressed By Jemele Hill &amp; Cari Champion Over ESPN Past]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Allen Berezovsky / GettyStephen A. Smith is used to doing the pressing on First Take, but the tables were turned when he sat down with former ESPN colleagues Jemele Hill and Cari Champion for a very candid conversation about their complicated history at the Worldwide Leader.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/first-take-second-thoughts-stephen-a-smith-gets-pressed-by-jemele-hill-amp-cari-champion-over-espn-past/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 20:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/first-take-second-thoughts-stephen-a-smith-gets-pressed-by-jemele-hill-amp-cari-champion-over-espn-past/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[White House Launches Trump Arcade Featuring Racist Mass Deportation Game]]></title><description><![CDATA[Trump Arcade / Rio RunWe can&rsquo;t believe this is real life, but the current administration in the White House continues to prove there is no bottom and is now trying to turn its fascist agenda into a form of entertainment.President Trump&rsquo;s administration launched the Trump Arcade, which features retro-inspired video games that are designed to push his problematic policies, like mass deportation and his recently introduced &ldquo;Trump accounts.&rdquo;The post shared on the official Whi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/white-house-launches-trump-arcade-featuring-racist-mass-deportation-game/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 19:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/white-house-launches-trump-arcade-featuring-racist-mass-deportation-game/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shay Lia, KAYTRANADA – ‘So Good’]]></title><description><![CDATA[&nbsp;<br />
Singer Shay Lia and Grammy Award-winning producer KAYTRANADA reunite once more for new single &ldquo;SO GOOD&rdquo; that is out today via RCA Records and KAYTRANADA&rsquo;s new imprint Stand Up Guy Records. The song follows a string of iconic collaborations from the Montreal artists, including their breakout &ldquo;LEAVE ME ALONE&rdquo; from KAYTRANADA&rsquo;s debut album 99.9%, 2018 single &ldquo;CHANCES&rdquo; and &ldquo;Blue,&rdquo; a standout from Shay Lia&rsquo;s 2019 EP Dangerous.<br />
N]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/shay-lia-kaytranada-so-good/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 17:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/shay-lia-kaytranada-so-good/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2 Chainz, Cash Cobain &amp; Young Nudy &ndash; &lsquo;Reign&rsquo;]]></title><description><![CDATA[The post 2 Chainz, Cash Cobain &amp; Young Nudy &ndash; &lsquo;Reign&rsquo; first appeared on Rap Industry: New Hip Hop, Rap Videos, Music, News, &amp; more..]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/2-chainz-cash-cobain-amp-young-nudy-ndash-lsquoreignrsquo/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 17:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/2-chainz-cash-cobain-amp-young-nudy-ndash-lsquoreignrsquo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blu &amp; Sndtrak &ndash; &lsquo;LA&rsquo;]]></title><description><![CDATA[LA by Blu &amp; Sndtrak<br />
Written by Blu (except features)Produced by SndtrakMixed &amp; Mastered by C SikArtwork by Dewey SaundersThe post Blu &amp; Sndtrak &ndash; &lsquo;LA&rsquo; first appeared on Rap Industry: New Hip Hop, Rap Videos, Music, News, &amp; more..]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/blu-amp-sndtrak-ndash-lsquolarsquo/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 17:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/blu-amp-sndtrak-ndash-lsquolarsquo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pac Div – ‘All Gas’]]></title><description><![CDATA[&nbsp;<br />
Producer: HussThe post Pac Div &ndash; &lsquo;All Gas&rsquo; first appeared on Rap Industry: New Hip Hop, Rap Videos, Music, News, &amp; more..]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/pac-div-all-gas/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 17:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/pac-div-all-gas/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Baron Von Alias ft. Keith Murray &amp; Tash &ndash;  &ldquo;Lost In Translation&rdquo;]]></title><description><![CDATA[Baron Von Alias &middot; Lost In Translation (feat. Keith Murray &amp; Tash)<br />
Independent hip-hop artist Baron Von Alias has officially released his latest single, &ldquo;Lost In Translation,&rdquo; featuring certified hip-hop royalty Keith Murray and Tash of The Alkaholiks. The hard-hitting new track is now available on all major streaming platforms.<br />
Produced by Steesh, the track delivers a distinct West Coast bounce that immediately sets a nostalgic yet revitalized tone. This heavy sonic backd]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/baron-von-alias-ft-keith-murray-amp-tash-ndash-ldquolost-in-translationrdquo/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 17:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/baron-von-alias-ft-keith-murray-amp-tash-ndash-ldquolost-in-translationrdquo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[KONY: Jalen Brunson Says He’ll Never Call Himself The “King Of New York”]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Joy Malone / GettyFor the past few years Knicks fan had been referring to Jalen Brunson as &ldquo;The King of New York&rdquo; as he brought back life and excitement to New York basketball, but once he and the Knicks finally won the NBA Championship this past June, the entire city co-signed that particular moniker.Jalen Brunson though? Not so much.During a recent appearance on the Road Trippin&rsquo; podcast, Jalen &ldquo;Big Body&rdquo; Brunson addressed the nickname bestowed on him by h]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/kony-jalen-brunson-says-hell-never-call-himself-the-king-of-new-york/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 17:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/kony-jalen-brunson-says-hell-never-call-himself-the-king-of-new-york/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[JR Writer x Hell Rell – ‘I Will Not Lose’]]></title><description><![CDATA[The post JR Writer x Hell Rell &ndash; &lsquo;I Will Not Lose&rsquo; first appeared on Rap Industry: New Hip Hop, Rap Videos, Music, News, &amp; more..]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/jr-writer-x-hell-rell-i-will-not-lose/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 17:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/jr-writer-x-hell-rell-i-will-not-lose/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Paul Wall – ‘Only Me and You’]]></title><description><![CDATA[The post Paul Wall &ndash; &lsquo;Only Me and You&rsquo; first appeared on Rap Industry: New Hip Hop, Rap Videos, Music, News, &amp; more..]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/paul-wall-only-me-and-you/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 17:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/paul-wall-only-me-and-you/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Memphis Bleek – ‘Difference’]]></title><description><![CDATA[The post Memphis Bleek &ndash; &lsquo;Difference&rsquo; first appeared on Rap Industry: New Hip Hop, Rap Videos, Music, News, &amp; more..]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/memphis-bleek-difference/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 17:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/memphis-bleek-difference/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump Wants To Cut Number of Federal Holidays, Allegedly — Again]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Al Drago / GettyWith a little over two months until the November midterm elections, President Donald Trump is now focusing his attention of the number of federal holidays. His proposal to limit the amount has drawn fierce criticism from the public.Trump took to his Truth Social media platform to bemoan how many federal holidays American citizens have, claiming they&rsquo;re adding to the country&rsquo;s unstable economy and that workers don&rsquo;t want them as well.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/trump-wants-to-cut-number-of-federal-holidays-allegedly-again/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 17:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/trump-wants-to-cut-number-of-federal-holidays-allegedly-again/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A-F-R-O &amp; Tylr C &ndash; &lsquo;All Flows Reach Out&rsquo;]]></title><description><![CDATA[The post A-F-R-O &amp; Tylr C &ndash; &lsquo;All Flows Reach Out&rsquo; first appeared on Rap Industry: New Hip Hop, Rap Videos, Music, News, &amp; more..]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/a-f-r-o-amp-tylr-c-ndash-lsquoall-flows-reach-outrsquo/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 17:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/a-f-r-o-amp-tylr-c-ndash-lsquoall-flows-reach-outrsquo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Michael Jordan’s Custom Ferrari 550 Maranello Hits The Auction Block]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Joopiter / JoopiterGood news Jordan fans, you can now own a piece of Michael Jordan history and stand out amongst the rest as theman, the myth, the legend has decided to part ways with a sweet ride that inspired the last sneaker silhouette he wore on the hardwood floor before he retired&hellip; the first time.According to Hypebeast, his Airness is auctioning off his customized 1997 Ferrari 550 Maranello which was the inspiration for the Air Jordan 14 which he donned in Game 6 of the 1997]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/michael-jordans-custom-ferrari-550-maranello-hits-the-auction-block/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 17:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/michael-jordans-custom-ferrari-550-maranello-hits-the-auction-block/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PlayStation State of Play: New &lsquo;Wolverine&rsquo; Trailer, &lsquo;Maneater 2,&rsquo;  &lsquo;Metro 2039,&rsquo; &lsquo;Final Fantasy VII Revelations&rsquo; Launch Date &amp; More]]></title><description><![CDATA[PlayStation / State of PlayYou might have slept through it, but PlayStation held two State of Play presentations this morning and had plenty to show off.<br />
The September 2026 State of Play was an interesting one, kicking things off with an extended look at Zac Cregger&rsquo;s very ambitious looking Resident Evil movie that we might add looks damn good.There were also two Grand Theft Auto VI inspired DualSense controllers which further cements that the PS5 and PS5 Pro is being pushed as the best pl]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/playstation-state-of-play-new-lsquowolverinersquo-trailer-lsquomaneater-2rsquo-lsquometro-2039rsquo-lsquofinal-fantasy-vii-revelationsrsquo-launch-date-amp-more/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 06:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/playstation-state-of-play-new-lsquowolverinersquo-trailer-lsquomaneater-2rsquo-lsquometro-2039rsquo-lsquofinal-fantasy-vii-revelationsrsquo-launch-date-amp-more/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Diddy’s Release Date Moved Up Again To Early February 2028, Social Media Annoyed]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Getty / GeneralUPDATE: SEPT. 3 2:00 PM<br />
Diddy&rsquo;s release date from FCI Fort Dixin New Jersey has been adjusted again to February 5, 2028. According to TMZ, that&rsquo;s two weeks earlier than the most recent date, which was February 20, 2028.<br />
&mdash;&mdash;Diddy&rsquo;s caught yet another break in prison as his release date gets moved up again.According to the Federal Bureau of Prisons&rsquo; website, the Bad Boy rapper will now be released on January 24, 2028.His 2028 release date h]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/diddys-release-date-moved-up-again-to-early-february-2028-social-media-annoyed/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 22:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/diddys-release-date-moved-up-again-to-early-february-2028-social-media-annoyed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Ongoing Grift Continues: Donald Trump’s Coin Features Hilarious Design Gaffe]]></title><description><![CDATA[KENT NISHIMURA / Donald Trump CoinAmericans can&rsquo;t afford rent, groceries, and gas prices keep rising, and Donald Trump&rsquo;s plan to address those issues is giving you a &ldquo;gold&rdquo; coin no one asked for.<br />
The U.S. Mint unfortunately began selling the new $1 coin with Orange Mussolini&rsquo;s ugly mug on it on Wednesday, and the internet didn&rsquo;t waste any time clowning it.<br />
According to Raw Story&rsquo;s reporting, the stupid coin &ldquo;sells in 25-coin rolls for $61 and 100-c]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/the-ongoing-grift-continues-donald-trumps-coin-features-hilarious-design-gaffe/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 21:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/the-ongoing-grift-continues-donald-trumps-coin-features-hilarious-design-gaffe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[D4vd’s Father Reportedly Sells Houston Home Amid Murder Case]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Pool / GettyD4vd&rsquo;s father, Dawud Burke, reportedly made a real estate move involving his son&rsquo;s property amid the singer&rsquo;s ongoing murder case.According to reports, Burke sold a three-bedroom, two-bathroom home in Houston in July. The 1,819-square-foot property was reportedly valued at approximately $229,000.Burke currently resides in Texas in a four-bedroom, three-bathroom home.The reported real estate transaction comes shortly after D4vd&rsquo;s private defense team wi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/d4vds-father-reportedly-sells-houston-home-amid-murder-case/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 21:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/d4vds-father-reportedly-sells-houston-home-amid-murder-case/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Prince George&rsquo;s County Executive Aisha Braveboy Talks Afro Plus Fest &amp; More]]></title><description><![CDATA[Prince George&rsquo;s County Executive Aisha Braveboy is currently serving out the term vacated by current Maryland Sen. Angela Alsobrooks. With Aisha Braveboy campaigning this year for a full four-year term as Prince George&rsquo;s County Executive, she graciously spoke with us about some exciting moments happening in the county, including this weekend&rsquo;s Afro Plus Fest.Our Q&amp;A with Prince George&rsquo;s County Executive Aisha Braveboy can be viewed below. The questions and answers hav]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/prince-georgersquos-county-executive-aisha-braveboy-talks-afro-plus-fest-amp-more/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 21:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/prince-georgersquos-county-executive-aisha-braveboy-talks-afro-plus-fest-amp-more/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Soul Train Awards Return.]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Soul Train Awards return Friday, Nov. 27. Taped in the city where Don Cornelius launched the original &ldquo;Soul Train&rdquo; more than 50 years ago, the show will celebrate the artists, music and enduring legacy of &ldquo;Soul Train&rdquo; through a dynamic night of performances and special moments.<br />
With Spotify as the exclusive music streaming partner and Toyota as the exclusive automotive partner, the return marks a new chapter for the franchise that has shaped Black music and culture fo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/soul-train-awards-return/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 20:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/soul-train-awards-return/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detective Takes Stand In Kewon White Trial, Says Yella Beezy Paid For MO3 Hit]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kevon White, the man accused of killing Dallas rapper MO3, is currently on trial and a testimony delivered this week could prove detrimental in his defense. A detective took the stand, alleging that rapper Yella Beezy paid Kevon White to carry out the deadly hit.As reported by local outlet KDFW, Det. Eric Barnes, who led the investigation, took the stand on Wednesday (September 2) as the state&rsquo;s witness, with prosecutors alleging that Yella Beezy, real name Markies Conway, withdrew $40,000]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/detective-takes-stand-in-kewon-white-trial-says-yella-beezy-paid-for-mo3-hit/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 19:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/detective-takes-stand-in-kewon-white-trial-says-yella-beezy-paid-for-mo3-hit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gamers Believe Sony Had Its “Xbox One Moment” With PS5 Live TV Announcement]]></title><description><![CDATA[Getty / PS5 Live TV / Xbox OneGamers believe time is a flat circle, and history is truly repeating itself and not in a good way for Sony after announcing PS5 Live TV.<br />
PS5 Live TV, Sony&rsquo;s attempt to turn the PS5 truly into a one-stop shop for all your entertainment needs, has finally arrived.<br />
Yes, you could already use popular streaming platforms like Netflix, Hulu, and HBO Max on your console to enjoy your favorite series and movies. Still, now Sony has announced a massive slate of free, a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/gamers-believe-sony-had-its-xbox-one-moment-with-ps5-live-tv-announcement/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 18:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/gamers-believe-sony-had-its-xbox-one-moment-with-ps5-live-tv-announcement/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lil Durk’s Father Speaks Out as The Murder-For-Hire Trial Continues.]]></title><description><![CDATA[The federal murder-for-hire trial of rap star Lil Durk (Durk Banks) pressed into its second week on Tuesday, marked by a significant procedural setback for the defense. Prosecutors claim Banks masterminded a 2022 Beverly Hills gas station shooting targeting rival rapper Quando Rondo&mdash;an ambush that ultimately claimed the life of Rondo&rsquo;s cousin.The ninth day of proceedings followed a damaging Monday session where an admitted gunman testified that Banks was the architect behind the oper]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/lil-durks-father-speaks-out-as-the-murder-for-hire-trial-continues/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 18:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/lil-durks-father-speaks-out-as-the-murder-for-hire-trial-continues/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shabaam Sahdeeq and Es-k – “Been there done that”]]></title><description><![CDATA[The post Shabaam Sahdeeq and Es-k &ndash; &ldquo;Been there done that&rdquo; first appeared on Rap Industry: New Hip Hop, Rap Videos, Music, News, &amp; more..]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/shabaam-sahdeeq-and-es-k-been-there-done-that/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 18:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/shabaam-sahdeeq-and-es-k-been-there-done-that/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hieroglyphics – ‘All Said and Done’ album]]></title><description><![CDATA[Produced by A-Plus, Domino, DJ ToureMixed and Mastered by StarskiCover Illustration: Shomari SmithDrawn by hand. No generative AI.<br />
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&nbsp;The post Hieroglyphics &ndash; &lsquo;All Said and Done&rsquo; album first appeared on Rap Industry: New Hip Hop, Rap Videos, Music, News, &amp; more..]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/hieroglyphics-all-said-and-done-album/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 17:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/hieroglyphics-all-said-and-done-album/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bfb Da Packman x Sada Baby – ‘Swiss Roll’]]></title><description><![CDATA[The post Bfb Da Packman x Sada Baby &ndash; &lsquo;Swiss Roll&rsquo; first appeared on Rap Industry: New Hip Hop, Rap Videos, Music, News, &amp; more..]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/bfb-da-packman-x-sada-baby-swiss-roll/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 17:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/bfb-da-packman-x-sada-baby-swiss-roll/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wiz Khalifa – ‘Yiccen’]]></title><description><![CDATA[&nbsp;<br />
Producer: SledgrenProducer: BaredexProgrammer: BaredexMasterer, Mixer: Eric DanAcoustic Guitar: Kenneth WrightRecorded By: Sean CannisterThe post Wiz Khalifa &ndash; &lsquo;Yiccen&rsquo; first appeared on Rap Industry: New Hip Hop, Rap Videos, Music, News, &amp; more..]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/wiz-khalifa-yiccen/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 17:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/wiz-khalifa-yiccen/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lil Durk Allegedly Listed NBA YoungBoy, Quando Rondo, And 6ix9ine Among His “Ops”]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Erika Goldring / GettyDuring Wednesday&rsquo;s trial proceedings in Lil Durk&rsquo;s murder-for-hire case, alleged text messages were revealed in court.The messages reportedly came from a private thread involving Durk and other OTF members, where the Chicago rapper allegedly listed several people he considered his &ldquo;ops.&rdquo; The names included Trina, NBA YoungBoy, Quando Rondo, Puke, The Feds, Buttercup, 6ix9ine, and Alexander Witherspoon.The alleged message ended with Durk writi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/lil-durk-allegedly-listed-nba-youngboy-quando-rondo-and-6ix9ine-among-his-ops/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 15:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/lil-durk-allegedly-listed-nba-youngboy-quando-rondo-and-6ix9ine-among-his-ops/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Apple Joins Google In Bowing To Donald Trump &amp; Renames Lake Ontario]]></title><description><![CDATA[CFOTO / Lake Ontario / Lake America / Google / Apple MapsGoogle and Apple both bowed down to Donald Trump and his stupid renaming of Lake Ontario to Lake America, but one company used the moment to take a stand: Mapquest.<br />
Once again, the two tech giants couldn&rsquo;t help themselves and kissed the ring for no good reason except to please Orange Mussolini by changing the name of Lake Ontario on their maps, a move they necessarily didn&rsquo;t have to do.Bloomberg&rsquo;s Mark Gurman&nbsp;reporte]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/apple-joins-google-in-bowing-to-donald-trump-amp-renames-lake-ontario/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 05:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/apple-joins-google-in-bowing-to-donald-trump-amp-renames-lake-ontario/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Enphamus: “Atlanta Is Still the Mecca of Hip-Hop” | Biggie, Young Nudy &amp; Major Label Truths]]></title><description><![CDATA[Enphamus: “Atlanta Is Still the Mecca of Hip-Hop” | Biggie, Young Nudy &amp; Major Label Truths]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/enphamus-atlanta-is-still-the-mecca-of-hip-hop-biggie-young-nudy-amp-major-label-truths/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 04:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/enphamus-atlanta-is-still-the-mecca-of-hip-hop-biggie-young-nudy-amp-major-label-truths/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Is Diddy Who They Really Want?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Is Diddy Who They Really Want?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/is-diddy-who-they-really-want/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 00:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/is-diddy-who-they-really-want/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ex-Factor?: Lauryn Hill Denies Claims Rohan Marley “Destroyed” Her]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Scott Gries / GettyMs. Lauryn Hill is usually very selective about what she shares regarding her personal life, but she apparently had time to clear up the Internet&rsquo;s version of her relationship with Rohan Marley.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/ex-factor-lauryn-hill-denies-claims-rohan-marley-destroyed-her/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 23:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/ex-factor-lauryn-hill-denies-claims-rohan-marley-destroyed-her/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Grand Theft Auto VI’s Extended Preview Was Netflix’s Most-Watched Weekly Title]]></title><description><![CDATA[Netflix / Grand Theft Auto VIGrand Theft Auto VI continues to prove it will likely be one of the biggest video game releases of the century.The most-watched title on Netflix last week wasn&rsquo;t one of its series; that win went to the extended look at Grand Theft Auto VI.<br />
Deadline reports that the 27-minute extended look at the highly anticipated video game, which showed off gameplay and pretty much proved that Rockstar Games is in a league of its own when it comes to making games, garnered ov]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/grand-theft-auto-vis-extended-preview-was-netflixs-most-watched-weekly-title/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 22:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/grand-theft-auto-vis-extended-preview-was-netflixs-most-watched-weekly-title/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[JAŸ-Z Surprises Fans At London Pop-Up Celebrating 30 Years Of Hov]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: ROC NATION / Roc NationJA&Yuml;-Z is taking his 30th anniversary celebration across the pond, and Hov himself made sure to check in on the festivities.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/ja-z-surprises-fans-at-london-pop-up-celebrating-30-years-of-hov/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 22:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/ja-z-surprises-fans-at-london-pop-up-celebrating-30-years-of-hov/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nicki Minaj Judging Trump’s ‘Patriot Pitch’ Competition]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Win McNamee / GettyIt looks like Nicki Minaj will be taking part in another event by the Trump administration &ndash; this time, as a judge for a reality show-styled competition of small businesses aiming to win their share of $1 million.Nicki Minaj shared news about the announcement with her followers on X, formerly Twitter, on Monday (Aug. 31), shortly after the announcement by Small Business Administration head Kelly Loeffler framing it as &ldquo;bringing the boardroom energy to Washi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/nicki-minaj-judging-trumps-patriot-pitch-competition/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 22:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/nicki-minaj-judging-trumps-patriot-pitch-competition/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jaguar Wright Wants Keefe D To Talk To Her NOW]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jaguar Wright Wants Keefe D To Talk To Her NOW]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/jaguar-wright-wants-keefe-d-to-talk-to-her-now/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 21:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/jaguar-wright-wants-keefe-d-to-talk-to-her-now/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Famous Dex Denies Domestic Violence Accusations During Arrest, Brings Up Future And Playboi Carti]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Scott Dudelson / GettyFootage of Famous Dex being arrested has now been released.In the video, Dex is questioned by a police officer in what appears to be a hotel lobby in Las Vegas. The arrest took place on August 23 after his girlfriend, influencer Pam Rodriguez, accused him of domestic violence.During the questioning, Famous Dex denied doing anything to Rodriguez. He also alleged that she was trying to take money from him and claimed her security team had been influencing her.Dex and]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/famous-dex-denies-domestic-violence-accusations-during-arrest-brings-up-future-and-playboi-carti/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 21:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/famous-dex-denies-domestic-violence-accusations-during-arrest-brings-up-future-and-playboi-carti/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cassandra Wilson, Award-Winning Jazz Vocalist, Dies At 70]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cassandra Wilson, one of the premier jazz vocalists of her era, amassed a stellar career with the recognition from her peers and accolades to match. According to a note from her manager, Cassandra Wilson passed away on Wednesday (September 2) morning surrounded by her family and loved loved ones.Cassandra Wilson was born on December 4, 1955, in Jackson, Mississippi. As a young girl, Wilson was trained to play the piano and later picked up guitar. In the mid-1970s, Wilson found work as a singer a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/cassandra-wilson-award-winning-jazz-vocalist-dies-at-70/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 21:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/cassandra-wilson-award-winning-jazz-vocalist-dies-at-70/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DEI Hire Pete Hegseth Secretly Gave MAGA Trolls Government Jobs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Leon Neal / Pete HegsethIt has not been alast few days for the most highly unqualified Secretary of Defense in the history of the United States, Pete Hegseth.<br />
Spotted on Crooks &amp; Liars via The Washington Post, Kegsbreath has been caught red-handed hiring an army of MAGA influencers for secret roles in the Pentagon, and he won&rsquo;t say what exactly they are doing in those roles.Per Crooks &amp; Liars:<br />
This band of former&nbsp;military&nbsp;personnel turned online Right-wing influencers tur]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/dei-hire-pete-hegseth-secretly-gave-maga-trolls-government-jobs/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 20:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/dei-hire-pete-hegseth-secretly-gave-maga-trolls-government-jobs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Afro Plus Fest 2026 To Take Over DMV For Labor Day Weekend]]></title><description><![CDATA[Afro Plus Fest, billed as the world&rsquo;s largest celebration of global Black music and culture, will be taking over the DMV region this Labor Day Weekend. Among the headliners for this year&rsquo;s Afro Plus Fest are Tems, Ayra Starr, Davido, Wizkid, Alkaline, and more.Now in its second year, Afro Plus Fest will now take place at the Northwest Stadium Complex in Landover, Maryland in Prince George&rsquo;s County starting this Friday (September 4) and running through September 6. The all-ages]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/afro-plus-fest-2026-to-take-over-dmv-for-labor-day-weekend/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 19:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/afro-plus-fest-2026-to-take-over-dmv-for-labor-day-weekend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cardi B Snaps On Lindsay Clancy, “Stop Looking For An Excuse”]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: handout / Atlantic RecordsCardi B sounds off on the Lindsay Clancy case during a Spaces session.Clancy, a former nurse, is facing charges in connection with the deaths of her three children, who prosecutors allege she strangles. Not holding back, the New York rapper said Clancy should be held accountable for he alleged actions.&ldquo;One thing about me, when it comes to kids, is stop looking for different loopholes to give this woman an excuse for why these three kids are dead,&rdquo; sh]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/cardi-b-snaps-on-lindsay-clancy-stop-looking-for-an-excuse/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 19:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/cardi-b-snaps-on-lindsay-clancy-stop-looking-for-an-excuse/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Judge In Fat Joe Defamation Case Calls Out Defense Lawyer Over Professionalism]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fat Joe and his ongoing defamation case against his former hype man and attorney has taken a new turn. The judge overseeing Fat Joe&rsquo;s case is calling out the defense team&rsquo;s attorney for their lack of professionalism.As reported by Complex, Fat Joe&rsquo;s defamation case against for hype man Terrance Dixon, and named attorney Tyrone Blackburn in the same lawsuit filed in 2025. Fat Joe, real name Joe Cartagena, stated that Dixon attempted to extort him and put out unproven claims abou]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/judge-in-fat-joe-defamation-case-calls-out-defense-lawyer-over-professionalism/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 18:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/judge-in-fat-joe-defamation-case-calls-out-defense-lawyer-over-professionalism/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Doja Cat Opens Up About Past Drug Use, Self-Hate &amp; Loving Her Biracial Self On TikTok]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: @dojacat / TikTokFor years now, Doja Cat has been one of the most polarizing celebrities in pop culture. The biracial artist has had a sketchy history when it comes cozying up to racists and her apparent support of Nazism in recent years.Now it seems like Doja has some things to get off her chest and took to TikTok to drop a lengthy post about her past and not only revealed that she used to &ldquo;hit the slopes&rdquo; (use cocaine) but also admitted that it was very &ldquo;obvious&rdquo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/doja-cat-opens-up-about-past-drug-use-self-hate-amp-loving-her-biracial-self-on-tiktok/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 18:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/doja-cat-opens-up-about-past-drug-use-self-hate-amp-loving-her-biracial-self-on-tiktok/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jay-Z Walks In London Before His Big 30 Show]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jay-Z Walks In London Before His Big 30 Show]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/jay-z-walks-in-london-before-his-big-30-show/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/jay-z-walks-in-london-before-his-big-30-show/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bari Weiss Called Out For Pushing Racist Story About Dr. Abdul El-Sayed]]></title><description><![CDATA[Getty Images / Bari Weiss / CBSIf you needed any more proof that CBS News editor-in-chief, Bari Weiss, is nothing more than a lackey for Donald Trump and the Republican Party, this latest decision should help convince you.<br />
According to media watchdog Status, Bari Weiss is in &ldquo;hot water&rdquo; after pushing a story about Democratic Michigan Senate candidate Dr. Abdul El-Sayed that many are calling &ldquo;overt racism.&rdquo;<br />
Status reports CBS News &ldquo;published a post on X at 8:18 a.m.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/bari-weiss-called-out-for-pushing-racist-story-about-dr-abdul-el-sayed/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 17:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/bari-weiss-called-out-for-pushing-racist-story-about-dr-abdul-el-sayed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rep. Thomas Massie Calls Out Alleged Jeffrey Epstein Co-Conspirators On House Floor]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rep. Thomas Massie has found himself in the crosshairs of President Donald Trump&rsquo;s ire, specifically for not falling in line with the administration&rsquo;s aims. The outgoing Republican Party congressman once more took aim at alleged co-conspirators in the exploits of late financier Jeffrey Epstein and demanding transparency regarding his dealings.Rep. Thomas Massie has been one of the more vocal members of his party to demand answers about the so-called Epstein Files, which contain milli]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/rep-thomas-massie-calls-out-alleged-jeffrey-epstein-co-conspirators-on-house-floor/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 16:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/rep-thomas-massie-calls-out-alleged-jeffrey-epstein-co-conspirators-on-house-floor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lil Durk Allegedly Mentioned NBA YoungBoy While Discussing Revenge For King Von]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Julia Beverly / GettyIn week 2 of Lil Durk&rsquo;s murder-for-hire trial, OTF Vonni took the stand, where text messages between the Chicago rapper and fellow OTF members were presented in court.The messages allegedly discussed plans involving retaliation following King Von&rsquo;s death, with Vonni testifying that Durk grew frustrated with the crew over what he viewed as a lack of urgency in getting revenge for his fallen friend.At one point, Durk allegedly reference NBA YoungBoy, sugges]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/lil-durk-allegedly-mentioned-nba-youngboy-while-discussing-revenge-for-king-von/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 15:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/lil-durk-allegedly-mentioned-nba-youngboy-while-discussing-revenge-for-king-von/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lionel Richie Hospitalized In St. Louis After Weekend Concert]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lionel Richie is reportedly dealing with some health issues after performing a weekend show, leading to him being hospitalized in St. Louis. According to the report, Lionel Richie completed the show but not without needing a chair to finish out the set at the end.TMZ reports that Lionel Richie, 77, performed at The Muny at Forest Park in St. Louis, Missouri last Saturday (August 29). As reported by the outlet, Richie began having issues onstage and ask the staff to bring out a chair so he could]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/lionel-richie-hospitalized-in-st-louis-after-weekend-concert/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 14:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/lionel-richie-hospitalized-in-st-louis-after-weekend-concert/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DJ Vlad Turns Up Heat On Beef With N.O.R.E., The Culture Reacts]]></title><description><![CDATA[DJ Vlad and N.O.R.E. and their previously simmering feud is now sizzling under a roaring blaze. The Ukrainian-American interviewer threw yet another shot at the Queens veteran, prompting many in the culture to react.As Hip-Hop Wired reported last week, DJ Vlad and N.O.R.E. were at odds after the New York rapper turned podcaster agreed to sit down with Vlad yet later declined. Vlad took umbrage at N.O.R.E. not appearing on his program, calling him a &ldquo;snake.&rdquo;N.O.R.E. responded by sayin]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/dj-vlad-turns-up-heat-on-beef-with-nore-the-culture-reacts/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 13:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/dj-vlad-turns-up-heat-on-beef-with-nore-the-culture-reacts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lizzo Says She's Cleared Of All Wrong Doing]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lizzo Says She's Cleared Of All Wrong Doing]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/lizzo-says-shes-cleared-of-all-wrong-doing/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 00:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/lizzo-says-shes-cleared-of-all-wrong-doing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Creep Squad Unite: Russell Simmons Puts On His Cape For Bill Gates]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bernard Smalls / Getty Images / Russell Simmons / Bill GatesKnown creep Russell Simmons wants Black people to put some respect on Microsoft co-founder and billionaire Bill Gates&rsquo; name.<br />
During a recent livestream, probably from his hideout in Bali, Russell Simmons put on his cape for Bill Gates because he feels the entrepreneur and philanthropist isn&rsquo;t getting enough credit for the many lives he saved.<br />
Simmons shared his thoughts on Gates, who has been in the news lately due to his na]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/creep-squad-unite-russell-simmons-puts-on-his-cape-for-bill-gates/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 00:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/creep-squad-unite-russell-simmons-puts-on-his-cape-for-bill-gates/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Creep Squad Unite: Russell Simmons Puts His On Cape For Bill Gates]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bernard Smalls / Getty Images / Russell Simmons / Bill GatesKnown creep Russell Simmons wants Black people to put some respect on Microsoft co-founder and billionaire Bill Gates&rsquo; name.<br />
During a recent livestream, probably from his hideout in Bali, Russell Simmons put on his cape for Bill Gates because he feels the entrepreneur and philanthropist isn&rsquo;t getting enough credit for the many lives he saved.<br />
Simmons shared his thoughts on Gates, who has been in the news lately due to his na]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/creep-squad-unite-russell-simmons-puts-his-on-cape-for-bill-gates/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 00:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/creep-squad-unite-russell-simmons-puts-his-on-cape-for-bill-gates/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sauce Walka Was A Conscious Rapper]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sauce Walka Was A Conscious Rapper]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/sauce-walka-was-a-conscious-rapper/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 23:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/sauce-walka-was-a-conscious-rapper/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jim Jones &amp; Fabolous &ldquo;New York,&rdquo; Ghostface Killah &ldquo;Soul Thang&rdquo; &amp; More | Daily Visuals 9.1.26]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Bernard Smalls / @PhotosByBeanzSummer 2026 for New York City has been one for the books as not only did the New York Knicks win the NBA Championship for the first time in decades, but NY also has the most beloved mayor in America in Zohran Mamdani, and the overall vibes in the city has been through the roof. Looking to show love to their hometown, Jim Jones and Fabolous look to drop a new anthem for the city that never sleeps but can it compete with Jay-Z&rsquo;s &ldquo;Empire State Of M]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/jim-jones-amp-fabolous-ldquonew-yorkrdquo-ghostface-killah-ldquosoul-thangrdquo-amp-more-daily-visuals-9126/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 23:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/jim-jones-amp-fabolous-ldquonew-yorkrdquo-ghostface-killah-ldquosoul-thangrdquo-amp-more-daily-visuals-9126/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[D4vd’s Will Reportedly Have A Public Defender After Legal Team Steps Down From Murder Case]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Scott Dudelson / GettyAn interesting turn of events has occurred in D4vd&rsquo;s ongoing murder case.Blair Berk, Marilyn Bednarski, and Regina Peter have stepped down from representing the singer, according to reports.&ldquo;This morning the court granted our request to withdraw as counsel and appointed the Los Angeles County Public Defender&rsquo;s Office, after it was determined David qualified for appointed counsel.&rdquo;The attorneys also confirmed that D4vd will be represented by t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/d4vds-will-reportedly-have-a-public-defender-after-legal-team-steps-down-from-murder-case/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 22:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/d4vds-will-reportedly-have-a-public-defender-after-legal-team-steps-down-from-murder-case/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Incarcerated Rap Faces: 10 Rappers Who Are Currently In Prison]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Handout / GettyUpdated: Tuesday, September 1, 3:38 pm E.T.Rap has never had the cleanest relationship with the criminal justice system. From street cases that followed artists into fame to federal indictments that completely stopped careers in their tracks, plenty of rappers have gone from performing in front of thousands to spending years behind bars.<br />
Of course, these lists change fast. Some names that were locked up the last time around &mdash; including Max B, Fivio Foreign and Young]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/incarcerated-rap-faces-10-rappers-who-are-currently-in-prison/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 21:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/incarcerated-rap-faces-10-rappers-who-are-currently-in-prison/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The ‘GTA 6’ Effect: PS5 Pro Is Currently Sold Out At Many Retailers]]></title><description><![CDATA[PlayStation / PS5 ProIs the PS Blackout actually working? Or is it just social media noise? Gamers are wondering after reports dropped that the PS5 Pro is virtually sold out everywhere, and it all could be from the excitement for GTA 6.It seems Netflix&rsquo;s extended look at&nbsp;Grand Theft Auto 6&nbsp;did what it was supposed to do: retailers like Best Buy are currently sold out of the PS5 Pro, and the only way to get your hands on one is through PS Direct or to buy a significantly marked-up]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/the-gta-6-effect-ps5-pro-is-currently-sold-out-at-many-retailers/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 20:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/the-gta-6-effect-ps5-pro-is-currently-sold-out-at-many-retailers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Don Toliver Brings Drake On Stage Despite Travis Scott And 6 God Beef Rumors]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Paras Griffin / GettyDon Toliver continues to surprise his fans on tour, bringing out some major names along the way.During his Miami show, the Houston rapper brought out Justin Timberlake for full-circle moment. Toliver sampled JT&rsquo;s &ldquo;Rock Your Body&rdquo; on his new album, using the classic record on Track 2, &ldquo;Body.&rdquo; Timberlake even performed Toliver&rsquo;s version of the song with him, giving fans a memorable moment.Then came Toronto. There was really only one]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/don-toliver-brings-drake-on-stage-despite-travis-scott-and-6-god-beef-rumors/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 20:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/don-toliver-brings-drake-on-stage-despite-travis-scott-and-6-god-beef-rumors/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mary J. Blige Faces Backlash For Using Suno Music]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mary J. Blige is the latest established musician to embrace the use of generative AI in their creations, sparking outrage from critics. As the resistance to generative AI is consistently on the rise, Mary J. Blige&rsquo;s endorsement of the practice has rubbed some fans the wrong way.The actual reel itself appeared on Facebook and now only seems the full session in question appears on Suno&rsquo;s Facebook page. In the clip, Mary J. Blige is in a studio being asked about what Suno is. She quickl]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/mary-j-blige-faces-backlash-for-using-suno-music/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 19:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/mary-j-blige-faces-backlash-for-using-suno-music/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rod Wave Makes History with 59 New RIAA Certifications.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Florida rapper Rod Wave has secured a major update to his catalog, earning 59 new certifications from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). The update features 31 Platinum and 28 Gold awards, bringing his career total to over 115 million certified units.<br />
While he often flies under the radar of mainstream pop radio, these new figures highlight his immense and consistent popularity on streaming platforms. The certifications move Rod Wave into the Top 35 most certified artists of al]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/rod-wave-makes-history-with-59-new-riaa-certifications/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 19:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/rod-wave-makes-history-with-59-new-riaa-certifications/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tennis Superstar Carlos Alcaraz Debuts The Travis Scott “Cactus Court” Sneakers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Clive Brunskill / GettyThe sneaker game may not be what it was just a few years ago but best believe when a Nike x Travis Scott collaboration drops, hypebeasts will come out the woodworks to get themselves some of that merchandise.On Monday (Aug. 31), the Travis Scott &ldquo;Cactus Court&rdquo; collection dropped in limited quantities in New York City and while it wasn&rsquo;t the madhouse that it would&rsquo;ve been in 2020, it still drew quite the number of people who needed the latest]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/tennis-superstar-carlos-alcaraz-debuts-the-travis-scott-cactus-court-sneakers/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 19:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/tennis-superstar-carlos-alcaraz-debuts-the-travis-scott-cactus-court-sneakers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Netanyahu Brags About Finessing Trump, Sparks Shock Online ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Anadolu / GettyThe war in Iran, initiated by President Donald Trump in February, has shaken the United States&rsquo; standing in the world. His main ally, Israel&rsquo;s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, has added to that turmoil by openly bragging that his&nbsp; &ldquo;successful&rdquo; influence on Trump to wage war worked.Netanyahu appeared on the Channel 14 television network on Sunday (August 30) to appeal directly to voters, as his government is underwater in polling before the na]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/netanyahu-brags-about-finessing-trump-sparks-shock-online/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 19:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/netanyahu-brags-about-finessing-trump-sparks-shock-online/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Isidore Luxury and the Estate of DMX Announce the Return of the DMX Collection.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Isidore Luxury, the Black-owned luxury fragrance house founded by Durell Martin, and the Estate of Earl &ldquo;DMX&rdquo; Simmons today announced the return of The DMX Collection, a limited-edition Eau de Parfum personally selected and endorsed by DMX prior to his passing.<br />
The collaboration between DMX and Isidore Luxury began through a chance encounter between the legendary artist and Martin at the W Hotel in Los Angeles. When Martin shared that he owned a fragrance company, DMX, who had a pers]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/isidore-luxury-and-the-estate-of-dmx-announce-the-return-of-the-dmx-collection/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 19:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/isidore-luxury-and-the-estate-of-dmx-announce-the-return-of-the-dmx-collection/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nicki Minaj Joins as Judge on $1M ‘Shark Tank-Like’ Competition.]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Trump administration is set to host its own Shark Tank-style competition later this month, with rapper Nicki Minaj among others with Superman actor Dean Cain to host.<br />
Nicki will serve as a judge of the small-business competition. The event, called Million Dollar Pitch Competition, will be held on 18 September in Washington DC. Five American entrepreneurs compete for a share of a $1 million prize pool.<br />
Five finalists have already advanced to the competition: defense technology company Compote]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/nicki-minaj-joins-as-judge-on-1m-shark-tank-like-competition/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 19:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/nicki-minaj-joins-as-judge-on-1m-shark-tank-like-competition/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bmg And Concord Complete Merger.]]></title><description><![CDATA[BMG and Concord announced today the successful completion of their combination, creating a new global music company with the scale, expertise, and capabilities to unlock greater opportunities for creators. The transaction, first announced on April 28, 2026, has received all required regulatory approvals. The company&rsquo;s global headquarters will be located in Nashville, with Berlin serving as its European headquarters.<br />
Operating under the BMG name, the combined company brings together two hig]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/bmg-and-concord-complete-merger/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 18:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/bmg-and-concord-complete-merger/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[RIAA Reports $6 Billion In Mid-Year Recorded Music Revenue.]]></title><description><![CDATA[6.9% Growth Outpaces US Inflation as Streaming, Physical and Sync Revenues Rise<br />
Paid Subscriptions Generate $3.4 Billion in First Half of 2026<br />
The Recording Industry Association of America&reg; (RIAA) today announced that US recorded music revenues for the first half of 2026 were up 6.9% from the first half of 2025 and outpaced inflation, with growth across every major revenue category as streaming, physical formats and sync all posted gains. Accounting for 82% of total revenue at $4.9 billion,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/riaa-reports-6-billion-in-mid-year-recorded-music-revenue/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 18:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/riaa-reports-6-billion-in-mid-year-recorded-music-revenue/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[G-Eazy – ‘Pretty Girls’]]></title><description><![CDATA[&nbsp;<br />
Shot and Edited by cory vanderploeg<br />
&nbsp;The post G-Eazy &ndash; &lsquo;Pretty Girls&rsquo; first appeared on Rap Industry: New Hip Hop, Rap Videos, Music, News, &amp; more..]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/g-eazy-pretty-girls/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 17:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/g-eazy-pretty-girls/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[EST Gee, 86Snot, EST Spit, EST4Nikk – ‘YOU KNOW IT’]]></title><description><![CDATA[The post EST Gee, 86Snot, EST Spit, EST4Nikk &ndash; &lsquo;YOU KNOW IT&rsquo; first appeared on Rap Industry: New Hip Hop, Rap Videos, Music, News, &amp; more..]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/est-gee-86snot-est-spit-est4nikk-you-know-it/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 17:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/est-gee-86snot-est-spit-est4nikk-you-know-it/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lil Durk’s Legal Team Files Motion To Admit DJ Akademiks Interview At Trial]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lil Durk is currently on trial for a murder-for-hire plot that resulted in the death of one man in retaliation over the murder of King Von. Over the weekend, Lil Durk&rsquo;s legal team has requested that a DJ Akademiks interview be introduced as evidence countering claims that the rapper orchestrated the plot.As has been previously reported, Lil Durk, real name Durk Banks, is facing two murder-for-hire charges and one racketeering charge. As noted by Complex, the legal team filed a motion on Su]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/lil-durks-legal-team-files-motion-to-admit-dj-akademiks-interview-at-trial/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 17:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/lil-durks-legal-team-files-motion-to-admit-dj-akademiks-interview-at-trial/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Joy Crookes, Ravyn Lenae – ‘Feet Don’t Fail Me Now – Part 2’]]></title><description><![CDATA[&nbsp;<br />
Following an extraordinary surge in global momentum behind &ldquo;Feet Don&rsquo;t Fail Me Now,&rdquo; the South London singer and songwriter Joy Crookes has joined forces with Ravyn Lenae, whose &ldquo;Love Me Not&rdquo; has achieved 2x Platinum status and reached #5 on the Billboard Hot 100 and just released her third studio album Blue Island to critical acclaim, for an outstanding new version of the track.<br />
Originally released as part of Joy&rsquo;s acclaimed debut album Skin, &ldquo;Fe]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/joy-crookes-ravyn-lenae-feet-dont-fail-me-now-part-2/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 17:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/joy-crookes-ravyn-lenae-feet-dont-fail-me-now-part-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DJ Akademiks Claims Kanye West, Drake And Other Are Allegedly Funding Lil Durk’s Legal Battle]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Revolt / RevoltDJ Akademiks is claiming Lil Durk has allegedly been receiving financial support from some of his high-profile celebrity friends while fighting his murder-for-hire case.The Chicago rapper has completed the first full week of his trial, which saw former affiliate OTF Jam take the stand and testify about his alleged side of the story, including claims that Durk was the ringleader behind the crimes.As the trial enter its second week, more witnesses are expected to take the st]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/dj-akademiks-claims-kanye-west-drake-and-other-are-allegedly-funding-lil-durks-legal-battle/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 15:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/dj-akademiks-claims-kanye-west-drake-and-other-are-allegedly-funding-lil-durks-legal-battle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Victor Victor Worldwide Teases Nike Air Force 1 Collab, Launches ‘Il Caos Parte 1’ EP]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: VICTOR VICTOR WORLDWIDE / VICTOR VICTOR WORLDWIDEVictor Victor Worldwide is giving fans another reason to pay attention to its latest creative rollout including new sneakers and music.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/victor-victor-worldwide-teases-nike-air-force-1-collab-launches-il-caos-parte-1-ep/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 15:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/victor-victor-worldwide-teases-nike-air-force-1-collab-launches-il-caos-parte-1-ep/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Israeli Settlers Attack NBC News Team While On Camera]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Anadolu / GettyA team from NBC News was attacked by masked Israeli settlers as they were interviewing a Palestinian woman<br />
over the weekend, sparking outrage and sharp criticism from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.The team was interviewing Aida Ahmed Abdullah, a 51-year-old Palestinian resident, and her family in the town of Jalud, near Nablus in the West Bank. She spoke of how she and her family had been previously attacked by other Israeli settlers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/israeli-settlers-attack-nbc-news-team-while-on-camera/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 04:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/israeli-settlers-attack-nbc-news-team-while-on-camera/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Charlie Clips Battle Raps Against AI Robot]]></title><description><![CDATA[Charlie Clips Battle Raps Against AI Robot]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/charlie-clips-battle-raps-against-ai-robot/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 04:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/charlie-clips-battle-raps-against-ai-robot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Duane Keith Davis aka Keffe D Found Guilty Of Murdering Tupac Shakur]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Pool / GettyIt took 30 years, but one of rapper Tupac Amaru Shakur&rsquo;s killers has been convicted of murder in a court law. On Monday, August 31, a Las Vegas jury found Duane Keith Davis&nbsp;aka Keffe D guilty of plotting the 1996 drive-by shooting of the beloved actor and rapper.<br />
The New York Times reports that the jury deliberated for about three hours before coming to its verdict.Keefe D was found guilty of first-degree murder, amongst other charges.<br />
Reportedly, the prosecution&r]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/duane-keith-davisaka-keffe-d-found-guilty-of-murdering-tupac-shakur/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 02:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/duane-keith-davisaka-keffe-d-found-guilty-of-murdering-tupac-shakur/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Duane ‘Keffe D’ Davis Found Guilty in Tupac Shakur Murder.]]></title><description><![CDATA[The trial has wrapped and Duane &lsquo;Keffe D&rsquo; Davis has been found guilty of murder in the death of Tupac Shakur.<br />
Closing arguments were heard Monday morning and early afternoon, wrapping just before 2 p.m. The jury returned its verdict less than three hours later.<br />
Davis is guilty of orchestrating Tupac Shakur&rsquo;s shooting on the Las Vegas Strip on Sept. 7, 1996. He died several days later on Sept. 13.Sentencing will take place on Oct. 13 at 10:30 a.m.<br />
On Monday, during closing argum]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/duane-keffe-d-davis-found-guilty-in-tupac-shakur-murder/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 02:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/duane-keffe-d-davis-found-guilty-in-tupac-shakur-murder/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pod Father Moves: Joe Budden Proposes To Shadée Monique, Couple Has Baby On The Way]]></title><description><![CDATA[Joe Budden is currently enjoying his foray into broadcasting and becoming a media mogul in the progress, but now he&rsquo;ll have added responsibilities. Joe Budden proposed to his longtime girlfriend Shad&eacute;e Monique over the weekend, who also revealed at the event that she is expecting.Fans of The Joe Budden Podcast have been aware that Budden has been planning this proposal for more than a year. He&rsquo;s publicly shared his search for a proper diamond engagement ring, and detailed movi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/pod-father-moves-joe-budden-proposes-to-shade-monique-couple-has-baby-on-the-way/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 00:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/pod-father-moves-joe-budden-proposes-to-shade-monique-couple-has-baby-on-the-way/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Surf7 Talks “Goose Coat,” Meek Mill Remix And His Journey To Islam]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: @silvversurfer7 / InstagramRising Philadelphia rapper Surf7 stops by Hip-Hop Wired for one of his first interviews.Since releasing his breakout single &ldquo;Goose Coat,&rdquo; Surf has gained instant traction, quickly becoming one of the most talked-about names out of the City of Brotherly Love. Growing up, Surf7 bounced around different parts of Philly and even spent some time in New Jersey.Music has always been a part of Surf&rsquo;s life, but this year is when he decided to take it s]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/surf7-talks-goose-coat-meek-mill-remix-and-his-journey-to-islam/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 23:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/surf7-talks-goose-coat-meek-mill-remix-and-his-journey-to-islam/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Details Emerge About Donald Trump’s Weak Deal With TikTok]]></title><description><![CDATA[SAUL LOEB / Donald Trump / TikTokIt&rsquo;s no secret that TikTok hasn&rsquo;t truly been the same since Donald Trump &ldquo;saved&rdquo; it, but new details reveal how the social media platform got a slap on the wrist from Orange Mussolini&rsquo;s DOJ.<br />
Spotted on Raw Story, the DOJ&rsquo;s $400 million settlement with TikTok to hold the popular social media platform responsible for its negative impact on young children turned out to be a &ldquo;sweetheart deal&rdquo; that let TikTok avoid prope]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/details-emerge-about-donald-trumps-weak-deal-with-tiktok/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 21:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/details-emerge-about-donald-trumps-weak-deal-with-tiktok/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[John Jigg$ &amp; EZ Elpee: Still Cutting Records, Never Cutting Corners (Interview)]]></title><description><![CDATA[By: Todd &ldquo;DG&rdquo; DavisRapindustry.com<br />
Photo credit: Da Don Digitals<br />
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Hip-Hop has always been at its best when generations don&rsquo;t compete&mdash;they connect.<br />
Few producers embody that bridge like&nbsp;EZ Elpee. Raised in the Bronx and mentored by Lord Finesse and Buckwild, the DJ-turned-producer helped soundtrack New York Hip-Hop with records including Junior M.A.F.I.A.&rsquo;s &ldquo;Get Money,&rdquo; Nas and the Bravehearts&rsquo; &ldquo;Oochie Wally&rdquo; and G. Dep&rsquo;s &]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/john-jigg-amp-ez-elpee-still-cutting-records-never-cutting-corners-interview/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 20:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/john-jigg-amp-ez-elpee-still-cutting-records-never-cutting-corners-interview/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Here’s A List Of The Internet’s Biggest Scammers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: instagram / InstagramThe internet spent the entire weekend locked in on the story of Daejon Love, and once you start going through the details, it&rsquo;s easy to see why. Federal prosecutors say Love spent years convincing women that he was either a San Francisco 49ers player or a wealthy real estate investor, complete with 49ers gear, luxury cars, fake financial accounts and an alleged accomplice posing as his investment adviser. Authorities say at least 26 women were convinced to hand]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/heres-a-list-of-the-internets-biggest-scammers/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 20:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/heres-a-list-of-the-internets-biggest-scammers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Angela Yee Announces Her Engagement While Entering A New Chapter In Life]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Joy Malone / GettyAngela Yee and her boo, Tameek Floyd, have taken a major step in their relationship announcing their engagement.During Yee&rsquo;s seventh annual &ldquo;Angela Yee Day&rdquo; in Brooklyn, Floyd surprised his longtime love with a ring. Surrounded by friends and family, Angela said yes. Following the proposal, Floyd shared a heartfelt message online to his fianc&eacute;e.&ldquo;Locked in with my best friend @angelayee. As individuals we&rsquo;re great, together we&rsquo;r]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/angela-yee-announces-her-engagement-while-entering-a-new-chapter-in-life/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 19:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/angela-yee-announces-her-engagement-while-entering-a-new-chapter-in-life/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Angie Nixon Claps Back At Loony Laura Loomer, Web Salutes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Joe Raedle / GettyThe race for the Senate in Florida has gained national attention due to progressive candidate Angie Nixon winning her primary. Part of that attention turned poisonous as far-right influencer Laura Loomer racially attacked her on social media &ndash; but Nixon fired back, drawing support online.In a post on X, formerly Twitter, Loomer attacked Nixon by invoking a stereotype of how Black women speak. &ldquo;These women are all ghetto, entitled, race-obsessed, destructive]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/angie-nixon-claps-back-at-loony-laura-loomer-web-salutes/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 19:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/angie-nixon-claps-back-at-loony-laura-loomer-web-salutes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reasonable Doubt: Stove God Cooks Says His Long-Delayed Sophomore Album Is Coming… Again]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: @JazzUNGang / @JazzUNGangStove God Cooks says his much delayed sophomore album is finally on the way. Stop us if you&rsquo;ve heard this one before.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/reasonable-doubt-stove-god-cooks-says-his-long-delayed-sophomore-album-is-coming-again/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 19:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/reasonable-doubt-stove-god-cooks-says-his-long-delayed-sophomore-album-is-coming-again/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NYPD Confiscates 580 Pounds Of Cocaine In Queens]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Anadolu / GettyGrocery prices are high, gas prices are high, and now the block about to go dry as the NYPD just pulled off the biggest drug bust in more than 10 years.According to Gothamist, authorities in New York City seized 580 pounds of cocaine this past Wednesday (Aug. 26) from a self-storage facility in Long Island City, making it the largest coke bust the city has seen in more than a decade. With drug dealers and drug users no doubt punching air upon hearing the news, Police Commi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/nypd-confiscates-580-pounds-of-cocaine-in-queens/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 19:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/nypd-confiscates-580-pounds-of-cocaine-in-queens/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kanye West’s Buddy Milo Yiannopoulos Seemingly Reacts After ICE Deports Him]]></title><description><![CDATA[Phillip Faraone / Milo YiannopoulosICE hilariously deported far-right numbskull and Kanye West&rsquo;s former chief of staff Milo Yiannopoulos, and he had something to say about it.<br />
TMZ exclusively broke the news over the weekend about British right-wing political commentator Yiannopoulos getting sent back to his country for overstaying his authorized stay after entering the country legally in 2019.<br />
The celebrity gossip site reports that Yiannopoulos missed an immigration hearing in July.In a st]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/kanye-wests-buddy-milo-yiannopoulos-seemingly-reacts-after-ice-deports-him/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 18:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/kanye-wests-buddy-milo-yiannopoulos-seemingly-reacts-after-ice-deports-him/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tupac Murder Trial – Day 11 (Live Updates)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Today is day ten of the trial of Duane &lsquo;Keffe D&rsquo; Davis, accused of orchestrating the murder of rapper Tupac Shakur in Las Vegas in 1996.<br />
Closing arguments are set for today.<br />
On Friday, lawyers from both sides and the judge spent about 90 minutes discussing wording that will be used when jurors are given directions for their deliberations in the case.<br />
Neither Davis nor the jurors appeared in the courtroom on Friday.<br />
The defense rested on Thursday after calling three witnesses, all of]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/tupac-murder-trial-day-11-live-updates/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 18:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/tupac-murder-trial-day-11-live-updates/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bane Got Bars?: Tom Hardy Shocks Hip-Hop Fans As Frankie Pulitzer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tom Hardy and his credentials as an actor are well established, leading to awards and accolades due to the variety of roles he&rsquo;s played over the years. Now with Tom Hardy stepping into the Hip-Hop world as Frankie Pulitzer, fans have been blown away by his skills as a rapper on the album, Czarface Meets Frankie Pulitzer.Fans of Tom Hardy are no doubt aware of acting chops with roles such as the supervillain Bane in Christopher Nolan&rsquo;s Batman films, starring as Max Rockatansky in Mad]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/bane-got-bars-tom-hardy-shocks-hip-hop-fans-as-frankie-pulitzer/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 17:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/bane-got-bars-tom-hardy-shocks-hip-hop-fans-as-frankie-pulitzer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lil Durk’s Murder-For-Hire Trial Could End This Week]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Rapper Lil Durk Mugshot / Broward County Clerk of the CourtsLil Durk is in the midst of his murder-for-hire trial, but according to prosecutors, the case could be wrapping up sooner than expected.Toward the end of Friday&rsquo;s proceedings, the judge reportedly asked federal prosecutors when they anticipate the trial being completed and whether the government plans to call any additional witnesses.The judge also acknowledged that the government could change its plans at any point and ex]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/lil-durks-murder-for-hire-trial-could-end-this-week/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 15:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/lil-durks-murder-for-hire-trial-could-end-this-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Top Takeaways From Erykah Badu &amp; The Alchemist&rsquo;s &lsquo;Before The World Blows&rsquo;]]></title><description><![CDATA[Erykah Badu and The Alchemist are two acts who truly need no introduction, but they&rsquo;re certainly separated by the genres they&rsquo;ve individually mastered. Erykah Badu &amp; The Alchemist&rsquo;s highly anticipated joint album, Before The World Blows, was released over the weekend and here are Hip-Hop Wired&rsquo;s top takeaways.In 2025, Erykah Badu and The Alchemist unveiled their first single &ldquo;Next 2 U&rdquo; and showed the promise of the union. However, the album&rsquo;s many st]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/top-takeaways-from-erykah-badu-amp-the-alchemistrsquos-lsquobefore-the-world-blowsrsquo/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 08:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/top-takeaways-from-erykah-badu-amp-the-alchemistrsquos-lsquobefore-the-world-blowsrsquo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What’s Going On Here?]]></title><description><![CDATA[What’s Going On Here?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/whats-going-on-here/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 22:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/whats-going-on-here/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Footage From EA Motive’s ‘Iron Man’ Game Leaks]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motive Studio / Iron ManAnother day, another leak, only it&rsquo;s not Grand Theft Auto 6 this time, but EA Motive&rsquo;s highly anticipated Iron Man game.<br />
It&rsquo;s been crickets since EA announced an Iron Man game was in development almost 4 years ago. The Iron Man game was one of three Marvel Games in production, including a now-canceled standalone Black Panther game and delayed 1943: Rise of Hydra, which will see Captain America and Black Panther team up.<br />
So you can understand how much of]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/footage-from-ea-motives-iron-man-game-leaks/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/footage-from-ea-motives-iron-man-game-leaks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kendrick Lamar Keeps Promise To Kid Mauled By Pitbull]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kendrick Lamar Keeps Promise To Kid Mauled By Pitbull]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/kendrick-lamar-keeps-promise-to-kid-mauled-by-pitbull/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 17:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/kendrick-lamar-keeps-promise-to-kid-mauled-by-pitbull/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Salt Of Salt-N-Pepa To Release Debut Solo Album]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Julian Hamilton / GettyAs more veterans of Hip-Hop are stepping back onto the scene, one icon is throwing her hat into the ring. Cheryl &ldquo;Salt&rdquo; James of the pioneering group Salt-N-Pepa is setting out to release her debut solo album.The Grammy Award-winning MC&rsquo;s debut album, Salty N Lit, will be released on Sept. 25. It will premiere on her own label, Salt Songs Inc. Fans will find that the album&rsquo;s tone draws strongly from Salt&rsquo;s own artistry and personal fou]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/salt-of-salt-n-pepa-to-release-debut-solo-album/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 00:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/salt-of-salt-n-pepa-to-release-debut-solo-album/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[De La Soul ft. Nas &ldquo;Run It Back!,&rdquo; Busta Rhymes &amp; J Dilla ft. D&rsquo;Angelo &ldquo;This Woman&rdquo; &amp; More | Daily Visuals 8.28.26]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Leon Neal / GettyBack in November of last year, iconic Hip-Hop group De La Soul released their tenth studio LP,&nbsp;Cabin In The Sky&nbsp;(RIP Trugoy) and though it was overlooked by today&rsquo;s generation of Hip-Hoppers, us older heads appreciated the project as it took us back to a simpler time when lyrics, content, and originality reigned supreme. Now all these months later the De La decided to breath life into one of the album&rsquo;s standout tracks featuring a fellow Hip-Hop leg]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/de-la-soul-ft-nas-ldquorun-it-backrdquo-busta-rhymes-amp-j-dilla-ft-drsquoangelo-ldquothis-womanrdquo-amp-more-daily-visuals-82826/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 23:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/de-la-soul-ft-nas-ldquorun-it-backrdquo-busta-rhymes-amp-j-dilla-ft-drsquoangelo-ldquothis-womanrdquo-amp-more-daily-visuals-82826/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kanye West Shows Support For Lil Durk, Pulls Up To Trial]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Revolt / RevoltKanye West pulled up to Lil Durk&rsquo;s murder-for-hire trial in Los Angeles to show his support for the Chicago rapper.In true Ye fashion, he arrived at the courthouse dressed in all black as he stood behind his Chicago bredrin. West reportedly sat with Smurk&rsquo;s family during OTF Jam&rsquo;s testimony.Following the court proceedings, the Graduation rapper linked up with Durk affiliate OTF Doodie Lo, who held up a &ldquo;Free Durk&rdquo; T-shirt. Doodie Lo later shar]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/kanye-west-shows-support-for-lil-durk-pulls-up-to-trial/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 22:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/kanye-west-shows-support-for-lil-durk-pulls-up-to-trial/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Donald Trump Hilariously Trolled After Renaming Lake Ontario]]></title><description><![CDATA[Andrew Harnik / Donald Trump / Lake America<br />
Donald Trump isn&rsquo;t done rebranding things in the name of stupidity. First it was the Gulf of Mexico, now it&rsquo;s Lake Ontario, and it&rsquo;s all because his ego is fragile.<br />
The so-called &ldquo;deal maker&rdquo; got sonned by Canada after starting another stupid trade war with our neighbors to the north and trade partner after negotiations between the two countries epically collapsed, with the US slapping new 50% tariffs on billions of dollar]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/donald-trump-hilariously-trolled-after-renaming-lake-ontario/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 22:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/donald-trump-hilariously-trolled-after-renaming-lake-ontario/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Prince Estate Releases ‘Timeless,’ Rare and Unreleased Vault Recordings.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Today, The Prince Estate, in partnership with Legacy Recordings, releases Timeless, a new posthumous Prince album featuring 10 rare and previously unreleased recordings from Prince&rsquo;s legendary Vault. Available now across all major streaming platforms and in multiple physical configurations, Timeless is the first Prince release ever curated to span every major era of his career, bringing together recordings created between 1977 and 2016 in a sweeping portrait of one of music&rsquo;s most in]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/prince-estate-releases-timeless-rare-and-unreleased-vault-recordings/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 22:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/prince-estate-releases-timeless-rare-and-unreleased-vault-recordings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Florida “Deputy of The Year” Quits In Disgrace After Ex-Girlfriend Reveals Racist Behavior]]></title><description><![CDATA[Getty Images / Douglas Rissing / Florida Deputy of The YearBrevard County&rsquo;s 2025 Deputy of the Year decided to resign in disgrace rather than being given the boot after photos showed him being a wild racist.<br />
Spotted on&nbsp;Raw Story,&nbsp;Deputy Michael Fultz, 24, quit before he could be fired for &ldquo;egregious misconduct&rdquo; after an ex-girlfriend did the world a favor and aired him out in an email, putting out all his racist dirty laundry.<br />
In photos she attached to the email that]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/florida-deputy-of-the-year-quits-in-disgrace-after-ex-girlfriend-reveals-racist-behavior/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 21:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/florida-deputy-of-the-year-quits-in-disgrace-after-ex-girlfriend-reveals-racist-behavior/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Marco Polo: Crate Expectations (Interview)]]></title><description><![CDATA[By: Todd &ldquo;DG&rdquo; DavisRapindustry.com<br />
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Before everybody had a beat machine in their pocket, making beats meant digging. Crates. Samples. Chops. Drums. Hours spent searching for that one sound nobody else heard the same way.&nbsp;<br />
Marco Polo comes from that school.&nbsp;<br />
Toronto born and New York tested, Marco Bruno took student-loan money, bought an MPC and bet on himself. A move to NYC and an internship at Manhattan&rsquo;s famed Cutting Room Studios put him within earshot of the cu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/marco-polo-crate-expectations-interview/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 19:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/marco-polo-crate-expectations-interview/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Biggest Takeaways From Fat Joe’s New Album ‘Organized Rhyme’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: @FatJoe / InstagramFat Joe released his new album, Organized Rhyme.It&rsquo;s definitely Crack season across the board Alongside Jadakiss, Joe has built one of the most popular Hip-Hop podcasts with The Joe &amp; Jada Show, welcoming A-list guests like Allen Iverson, Cardi B, Clipse and many more.Joey cracking the mic in the podcast world isn&rsquo;t the only thing he&rsquo;s been doing. The New York MC is back in the booth, giving his day ones something new to listen to. Two years after]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/biggest-takeaways-from-fat-joes-new-album-organized-rhyme/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 19:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/biggest-takeaways-from-fat-joes-new-album-organized-rhyme/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[J. Cole Cancels Show Following Death of Touring Crew Member]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bernard Smalls / J. Cole<br />
J. Cole&rsquo;s upcoming show in Sacramento was canceled following the tragic death of a touring crew member.<br />
TMZ reports a member of J. Cole&rsquo;s touring crew was killed in a trucking accident early Thursday morning, leading to his performance at the Golden 1 Center being canceled.<br />
In a statement, the North Carolina rapper&rsquo;s team announced the decision, writing, &ldquo;Following the tragic passing of a member of the touring crew in a trucking accident this morn]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/j-cole-cancels-show-following-death-of-touring-crew-member/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 19:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/j-cole-cancels-show-following-death-of-touring-crew-member/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[E-40 – ‘Turning My Money Over’ (Quadruple Album) + ‘Night In The Bay’ Video.]]></title><description><![CDATA[&nbsp;<br />
Directed by Jae Synth<br />
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The post E-40 &ndash; &lsquo;Turning My Money Over&rsquo; (Quadruple Album) + &lsquo;Night In The Bay&rsquo; Video. first appeared on Rap Industry: New Hip Hop, Rap Videos, Music, News, &amp; more..]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/e-40-turning-my-money-over-quadruple-album-night-in-the-bay-video/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 19:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/e-40-turning-my-money-over-quadruple-album-night-in-the-bay-video/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Warner Chappell Music Inks Swedish Hitmaker and Songwriter Greekazo.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Warner Chappell Music (WCM), the music publishing arm of Warner Music Group, today announced the signing of hitmaking Swedish artist and songwriter Greekazo. To date, Greekazo has accumulated more than 400 million streams across his catalogue. This new deal marks a key milestone, as he continues to develop his creative output and looks to expand his international reach.<br />
Raised in Stockholm, Greekazo broke into the mainstream in 2019 with his 5x Platinum single &ldquo;HotSpot,&rdquo; instantly es]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/warner-chappell-music-inks-swedish-hitmaker-and-songwriter-greekazo/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 18:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/warner-chappell-music-inks-swedish-hitmaker-and-songwriter-greekazo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bmg Delivers Strong 2026 First Half Results.]]></title><description><![CDATA[BMG today reported strong financial results for the first half of 2026, with revenue of EUR 444 million, up 5% on a reported basis and 8% organically. The company also delivered operating EBITDA of EUR 127 million (+4%), while maintaining a 29% EBITDA margin, matching the record level achieved in the prior year.<br />
Performance was driven by continued growth in recorded music streaming subscriptions, strong frontline releases, continued progress under the company&rsquo;s BMG Next strategy, and inves]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/bmg-delivers-strong-2026-first-half-results/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 18:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/bmg-delivers-strong-2026-first-half-results/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[André 3000 Joins ‘Scooby-Doo: Origins’ Netflix Series.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Andr&eacute; &ldquo;3000&rdquo; Benjamin (High Life; Jimi: All Is By My Side) is returning to the Scooby-Doo franchise with a recurring role on Netflix&lsquo;s upcoming series Scooby-Doo: Origins, which is currently filming in Atlanta. Cathy Moriarty (Raging Bull, Casper) also will recur on the live-action series, which has been garnering strong buzz internally ahead of its 2027 global release.<br />
Scooby-Doo: Origins, from Berlanti Productions and Warner Bros Television, is the second live-action t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/andr-3000-joins-scooby-doo-origins-netflix-series/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 18:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/andr-3000-joins-scooby-doo-origins-netflix-series/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Black August, Its History, &amp; Notable Figures #BlackAugust]]></title><description><![CDATA[Black August is an annual recognition of Black freedom fighters, political prisoners, and key figures who fought against racism, bigotry, and oppression. With nearly five decades in existence, Black August and its grand purpose is more important than ever to acknowledge and uphold these inspirational figures&mdash;and the notable names below are worth examining.Black August&rsquo;s roots can be traced back to 1979 in San Quentin Prison in California, with the Black Guerilla Family stating that t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/black-august-its-history-amp-notable-figures-blackaugust/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 17:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/black-august-its-history-amp-notable-figures-blackaugust/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fat Joe – ‘Organized Rhyme’ Album]]></title><description><![CDATA[The post Fat Joe &ndash; &lsquo;Organized Rhyme&rsquo; Album first appeared on Rap Industry: New Hip Hop, Rap Videos, Music, News, &amp; more..]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/fat-joe-organized-rhyme-album/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 17:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/fat-joe-organized-rhyme-album/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rakim x Kurupt x Masta Killa – ‘DPG – WU TANG, WU TANG – DPG’]]></title><description><![CDATA[The post Rakim x Kurupt x Masta Killa &ndash; &lsquo;DPG &ndash; WU TANG, WU TANG &ndash; DPG&rsquo; first appeared on Rap Industry: New Hip Hop, Rap Videos, Music, News, &amp; more..]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/rakim-x-kurupt-x-masta-killa-dpg-wu-tang-wu-tang-dpg/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 17:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/rakim-x-kurupt-x-masta-killa-dpg-wu-tang-wu-tang-dpg/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mike D – ‘Thank You’ album]]></title><description><![CDATA[The post Mike D &ndash; &lsquo;Thank You&rsquo; album first appeared on Rap Industry: New Hip Hop, Rap Videos, Music, News, &amp; more..]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/mike-d-thank-you-album/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 17:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/mike-d-thank-you-album/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CZARFACE &amp; Frankie Pulitzer &ndash; &lsquo;Czarface Meets Frankie Pulitzer&rsquo; album]]></title><description><![CDATA[The post CZARFACE &amp; Frankie Pulitzer &ndash; &lsquo;Czarface Meets Frankie Pulitzer&rsquo; album first appeared on Rap Industry: New Hip Hop, Rap Videos, Music, News, &amp; more..]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/czarface-amp-frankie-pulitzer-ndash-lsquoczarface-meets-frankie-pulitzerrsquo-album/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 17:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/czarface-amp-frankie-pulitzer-ndash-lsquoczarface-meets-frankie-pulitzerrsquo-album/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Erykah Badu &amp; The Alchemist &ndash; &lsquo;Before The World Blows&rsquo; album]]></title><description><![CDATA[The post Erykah Badu &amp; The Alchemist &ndash; &lsquo;Before The World Blows&rsquo; album first appeared on Rap Industry: New Hip Hop, Rap Videos, Music, News, &amp; more..]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/erykah-badu-amp-the-alchemist-ndash-lsquobefore-the-world-blowsrsquo-album/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 17:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/erykah-badu-amp-the-alchemist-ndash-lsquobefore-the-world-blowsrsquo-album/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AZ Chike ft Tyler, The Creator – ‘LOOK LIKE MY MAMA’]]></title><description><![CDATA[The post AZ Chike ft Tyler, The Creator &ndash; &lsquo;LOOK LIKE MY MAMA&rsquo; first appeared on Rap Industry: New Hip Hop, Rap Videos, Music, News, &amp; more..]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/az-chike-ft-tyler-the-creator-look-like-my-mama/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 17:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/az-chike-ft-tyler-the-creator-look-like-my-mama/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lil Wayne – “Special Ops”]]></title><description><![CDATA[The post Lil Wayne &ndash; &ldquo;Special Ops&rdquo; first appeared on Rap Industry: New Hip Hop, Rap Videos, Music, News, &amp; more..]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/lil-wayne-special-ops/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 17:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/lil-wayne-special-ops/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cardi B – ‘AH HA’]]></title><description><![CDATA[The post Cardi B &ndash; &lsquo;AH HA&rsquo; first appeared on Rap Industry: New Hip Hop, Rap Videos, Music, News, &amp; more..]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/cardi-b-ah-ha/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 17:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/cardi-b-ah-ha/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Drake Sells Majority Stake Of OVO To Authentic Brand Group]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Johnny Nunez / GettyDrake&rsquo;s personal stock may be at an all-time low (the man is randomly doing dating shows for God&rsquo;s sake), but that isn&rsquo;t keeping investors from spending big time to own a big piece of his OVO brand for the foreseeable future.According to Complex, Authentic Brands Group has just plunked down some major chips to acquire the majority stake in Drake&rsquo;s OVO intellectual property and while some may be confused as to why Drake would give up a big porti]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/drake-sells-majority-stake-of-ovo-to-authentic-brand-group/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 16:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/drake-sells-majority-stake-of-ovo-to-authentic-brand-group/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Biggest Takeaways From Rod Wave’s New Album ‘Don’t Look Down’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: @rodwave / InstagramAfter a few pushbacks, Rod Wave has finally released his new album, Don&rsquo;t Look Down.The Florida artist has quickly built a cult following, with fans eagerly waiting for new music. His last release, Last Lap, arrived in 2024 and featured standout tracks like &ldquo;Passport Junkie,&rdquo; &ldquo;Last Lap&rdquo; and &ldquo;25.&rdquo;The 2024 project also kept the features to a minimum, with appearances from Lil Baby, Rylo Rodriguez and Lil Yachty.Fast-forward to D]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/biggest-takeaways-from-rod-waves-new-album-dont-look-down/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 16:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/biggest-takeaways-from-rod-waves-new-album-dont-look-down/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cyberleek Clowned Following ‘GTA 6’ x Netflix Extended Look]]></title><description><![CDATA[NurPhoto / Cyberleek / Grand Theft Auto VI / Netflix<br />
Grand Theft Auto VI leaker Cyberleek might want to stay off social media for the immediate future.<br />
Before Grand Theft Auto VI: Extended Look dropped on Netflix, Cyberleek got all the attention while leaking various clips from a build of the game he had, showing off different sections and taking donations for a sketchy cryptocurrency.Cyberleek&rsquo;s most recent leaks took us to the strip club and to a nude colony where plenty of nudity was on]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/cyberleek-clowned-following-gta-6-x-netflix-extended-look/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 06:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/cyberleek-clowned-following-gta-6-x-netflix-extended-look/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gamers Ready To Press Start on ‘GTA 6’ After Watching Extended Look On Netflix]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rockstar Games / GTA 6Despite Cyberleek&rsquo;s best effort to steal Rockstar Games&rsquo; thunder, gamers were still blown away after watching the extended look at GTA 6 on Netflix.<br />
NO CAP, but GTA 6 looks absolutely ridiculous.<br />
Rockstar Games teamed up with the streaming platform to show off 27 minutes of gameplay footage, captured entirely on PS5, with no narration, and honestly, that&rsquo;s fine because what we are shown speaks for itself.<br />
In the footage, we see the game&rsquo;s two protago]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/gamers-ready-to-press-start-on-gta-6-after-watching-extended-look-on-netflix/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 22:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/gamers-ready-to-press-start-on-gta-6-after-watching-extended-look-on-netflix/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[N.O.R.E Responds To DJ Vlad Calling Him A “Snake”]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Derek White / GettyN.O.R.E is firing back at DJ Vlad, questioning his place in Hip-Hop and the impact of his platform.The situation began when the Drink Champs host initially planned to sit down with Vlad for an interview. Shortly after agreeing to the appearance, N.O.R.E. had a change of heart and decided to decline. The decision reportedly rubbed Vlad the wrong way, leading him to call N.O.R.E. a &ldquo;snake&rdquo; and &ldquo;selfish.&rdquo;Following Vlad&rsquo;s harsh comments, N.O.R]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/nore-responds-to-dj-vlad-calling-him-a-snake/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 22:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/nore-responds-to-dj-vlad-calling-him-a-snake/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tupac Murder Trial – Day 9 (Live Updates)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Today is day 9 of the trial of Duane &lsquo;Keffe D&rsquo; Davis, accused of orchestrating the murder of rapper Tupac Shakur in Las Vegas in 1996.<br />
The trial leaves off after the prosecution rested ahead of schedule on Wednesday. It&rsquo;s unclear who exactly the defense will call to testify or what the order of witnesses will be.<br />
It is also unknown whether or not Davis will take the stand in his defense.<br />
&ldquo;At this particular point, I think that&rsquo;s a question I can&rsquo;t answer becau]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/tupac-murder-trial-day-9-live-updates/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 21:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/tupac-murder-trial-day-9-live-updates/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[JA&Yuml;-Z &amp; Rick Rubin Revisit 30 Years Of Hov&rsquo;s Career In &lsquo;JA&Yuml;-Z IN 8&rsquo; Trailer [Video]]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Courtesy of HBO / HBOJA&Yuml;-Z is taking a trip through three decades of his legendary career with Rick Rubin for the upcoming documentary series, JA&Yuml;-Z IN 8.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/jayuml-z-amp-rick-rubin-revisit-30-years-of-hovrsquos-career-in-lsquojayuml-z-in-8rsquo-trailer-video/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 21:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/jayuml-z-amp-rick-rubin-revisit-30-years-of-hovrsquos-career-in-lsquojayuml-z-in-8rsquo-trailer-video/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[James Gunn Says ‘Superman: Man Of Tomorrow’ Has Wrapped Filming]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: @JamesGunn / InstagramIt&rsquo;s no secret that James Gunn-rebooted DCU needs a big win badly following the major flop that was Supergirl this past July. And while HBO&rsquo;s Lanterns is doing what it can to keep interest in the DCU going, fans are hoping his upcoming Superman Sequel can help right the struggling ship.Whether or not that will be the case is anyone&rsquo;s guess, but what we do know is that principal photography on Superman: Man Of Tomorrow has just wrapped. Director Jam]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/james-gunn-says-superman-man-of-tomorrow-has-wrapped-filming/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 21:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/james-gunn-says-superman-man-of-tomorrow-has-wrapped-filming/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Number Of Soldiers Leaving Hegseth’s Military “Skyrocketing”]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Andrew Harnik / GettyThe state of the American military under President Donald Trump&rsquo;s second term is in disarray, with troops seeking to leave as conscientious objectors in &ldquo;skyrocketing&rdquo; numbers because of the gross mismanagement of the armed forces by Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth.According to reports, &ldquo;the number of service members seeking a formal discharge from the military as conscientious objectors has skyrocketed, according to two groups that help the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/number-of-soldiers-leaving-hegseths-military-skyrocketing/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 21:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/number-of-soldiers-leaving-hegseths-military-skyrocketing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Home Decor Achievement Unlocked: XBOX &amp; IKEA Unveil New Furniture Collection]]></title><description><![CDATA[IKEA / XBOXXBOX wants to be your one-stop station for entertainment, and it also wants to help furnish your gaming room or your digs.<br />
At gamescom, XBOX and Swedish furniture company IKEA unveiled a new furniture collection that should have members of the team green chomping at the bit.<br />
The new nine-piece furniture collection is called &ldquo;YXSTABY&rdquo;. It is part of XBOX&rsquo;s continued celebration of its 25th Anniversary, giving gamers a chance to take their gaming setup to the next leve]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/home-decor-achievement-unlocked-xbox-amp-ikea-unveil-new-furniture-collection/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 20:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/home-decor-achievement-unlocked-xbox-amp-ikea-unveil-new-furniture-collection/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lil Durk Allegedly “Didn’t Like People Trolling Him” After King Von’s Death, OTF Jam Testifies]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Rapper Lil Durk Mugshot / Broward County Clerk of the CourtsAs we get deeper into Lil Durk&rsquo;s murder-for-hire trial, several notable details have come to light.OTF Jam, a former Durk affiliate, has been identified as the first witness to take the stand. Jam appeared visibly shaken while testifying and was asked multiple times by the judge to raise his voice.During his testimony, he referred to Lil Durk&rsquo;s OTF organization as a &ldquo;gang enterprise.&rdquo; He also testified th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/lil-durk-allegedly-didnt-like-people-trolling-him-after-king-vons-death-otf-jam-testifies/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 19:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/lil-durk-allegedly-didnt-like-people-trolling-him-after-king-vons-death-otf-jam-testifies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rep. Hakeem Jeffries Criticized After Rep. Jared Moskowitz Named To New Post]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rep. Hakeem Jeffries is currently enduring critiques over a pro-Israel member of the Democratic Party getting assigned to a new post. Rep. Jared Moskowitz was named a ranking member of the House Foreign Affairs Committe&rsquo;s Subcomittee on the Middle East and North Africa this week, with Rep. Hakeem Jeffries catching heat although he didn&rsquo;t name Moskowitz to the post.In a press release published on Tuesday (August 25), Rep. Gregory Meeks, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Comm]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/rep-hakeem-jeffries-criticized-after-rep-jared-moskowitz-named-to-new-post/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 19:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/rep-hakeem-jeffries-criticized-after-rep-jared-moskowitz-named-to-new-post/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Game – ‘The Life’]]></title><description><![CDATA[&nbsp;<br />
Directed by: Sela Vave<br />
Cinematography by: Rippy AustinThe post The Game &ndash; &lsquo;The Life&rsquo; first appeared on Rap Industry: New Hip Hop, Rap Videos, Music, News, &amp; more..]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/the-game-the-life/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 19:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/the-game-the-life/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Drake Partners with Authentic to Scale OVO.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Authentic Brands Group today announced the acquisition of a majority stake in the intellectual property of OVO, the premium lifestyle brand co-founded by Drake. As the driving force behind OVO, Drake will retain a significant ownership stake and continue shaping its creative vision alongside Authentic.<br />
The partnership builds on Authentic&rsquo;s proven approach to growing iconic brands and cultural assets through content, experiences and global commerce while preserving the identity and creative]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/drake-partners-with-authentic-to-scale-ovo/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 18:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/drake-partners-with-authentic-to-scale-ovo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kelly Rowland Joins OLAY as Newest Brand Ambassador]]></title><description><![CDATA[Skincare brand, OLAY has added singer and actress Kelly Rowland as its newest brand ambassador. Together, they&rsquo;re spotlighting the OLAY Super Collection, a lineup of high-performing, multi-benefit skincare products designed to help skin bounce back from life&rsquo;s busiest days for refreshed, plump and radiant-looking skin.<br />
&ldquo;My life is always moving, so I like to keep my routine simple,&rdquo; said Kelly Rowland. &ldquo;OLAY Super Serum is an easy choice for me because it gives my s]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/kelly-rowland-joins-olay-as-newest-brand-ambassador/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 18:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/kelly-rowland-joins-olay-as-newest-brand-ambassador/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ghostface Killah – ‘Soul Thang’]]></title><description><![CDATA[&nbsp;<br />
featuring DRIS, Nems, Iceman Bronxman, Supreme-Intelligence, Sun God, Pillz, Reek da Villian FROM GHOSTFACE KILLAH&rsquo;S NEW ALBUM &ldquo;SUPREME CLIENTELE 2&rdquo;The post Ghostface Killah &ndash; &lsquo;Soul Thang&rsquo; first appeared on Rap Industry: New Hip Hop, Rap Videos, Music, News, &amp; more..]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/ghostface-killah-soul-thang/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 17:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/ghostface-killah-soul-thang/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[YNW Melly – Collect Call 2 (Short Film)]]></title><description><![CDATA[The post YNW Melly &ndash; Collect Call 2 (Short Film) first appeared on Rap Industry: New Hip Hop, Rap Videos, Music, News, &amp; more..]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/ynw-melly-collect-call-2-short-film/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 17:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/ynw-melly-collect-call-2-short-film/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Actor Samuel Monroe Jr. Dies At 52]]></title><description><![CDATA[Samuel Monroe Jr., an actor who landed roles in several street-themed classics in the 1990s, has died after a recent hospitalization. According to a post from his mother, Samuel Monroe Jr. died early Thursday morning (August 27).Samuel Monroe Jr. played the role of Ilena&rsquo;s cousin in Menace II Society, directed by The Hughes Brothers. For viewers of the film, Monroe&rsquo;s character confront&rsquo;s Tyrin Turner&rsquo;s Caine character and was assaulted, prompting the tragic ending of the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/actor-samuel-monroe-jr-dies-at-52/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 17:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/actor-samuel-monroe-jr-dies-at-52/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yung Miami Taps Lil Baby And Kodak Black For “Spend Dat Remix”]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Prince Williams / GettyYung Miami announces that the &ldquo;Spend Dat Remix&rdquo; is dropping Friday, August 28.After the original version of the song performed well, it was only right that Caresha kept the momentum going. Fans have been speculating about who would appear on the remix, with many pointing to the biggest &ldquo;spender&rdquo; of them all, Drake, as the perfect addition.The Miami rapper didn&rsquo;t get The Boy, but she did tap another big spender in Lil Baby. Alongside Wh]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/yung-miami-taps-lil-baby-and-kodak-black-for-spend-dat-remix/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 15:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/yung-miami-taps-lil-baby-and-kodak-black-for-spend-dat-remix/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[David Banner Gives Crying Man Money In His Time Of Need, Big Hugs]]></title><description><![CDATA[David Banner Gives Crying Man Money In His Time Of Need, Big Hugs]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/david-banner-gives-crying-man-money-in-his-time-of-need-big-hugs/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 05:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/david-banner-gives-crying-man-money-in-his-time-of-need-big-hugs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Social Media Shows Off The “Girls” For Dolly Parton #4Dolly]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dolly Parton had several claims to fame, including her hit songs, big blonde hair, her well-documented kindness and penchant for dazzling outfits. Dolly Parton was also a famously buxom woman who didn&rsquo;t dial down that fact, and fans online are showing off their d&eacute;colletage in her honor.Fans and celebrities alike are sharing their thoughts on the late Dolly Parton, and sharing some of her past interviews. In Parton&rsquo;s own words, she styled herself after the &ldquo;town tramp&rdq]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/social-media-shows-off-the-girls-for-dolly-parton-4dolly/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 00:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/social-media-shows-off-the-girls-for-dolly-parton-4dolly/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Game Calls Cap On Dissing Kendrick Lamar]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Kristy Sparow / GettyThe Game is denying that he took a shot at Kendrick Lamar on his new album.The West Coast MC recently dropped the surprise trilogy, The Documentary III, marking the first installment in the series since The Documentary 2 and The Documentary 2.5 arrived in 2015.While the project has received mixed reviews, the biggest conversation online has less to do with the album&rsquo;s quality and more to do with one particular bar. Fans and online detectives believe The Game ma]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/the-game-calls-cap-on-dissing-kendrick-lamar/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 22:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/the-game-calls-cap-on-dissing-kendrick-lamar/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hit-Boy Tells Elliott Wilson &amp; DJ Vlad He&rsquo;ll Never Work With Nas Again]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hit-Boy and Nas shocked the Hip-Hop world six years ago with the release of King&rsquo;s Disease, which culminated into a trilogy in the series and another in their Magic collaborations. Despite the critical acclaim and return to form for Nas, Hit-Boy said that he doesn&rsquo;t see himself working with the Queens legend in the future.Sitting across from DJ Vlad and esteemed music journalist Elliott Wilson, Hit-Boy, 39, answered candidly several questions about his career, his father&rsquo;s musi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/hit-boy-tells-elliott-wilson-amp-dj-vlad-hersquoll-never-work-with-nas-again/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 22:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/hit-boy-tells-elliott-wilson-amp-dj-vlad-hersquoll-never-work-with-nas-again/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dame Dash Shares Last Texts With Aaliyah Before Her Death]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Kevin Kane / GettyOn Tuesday (Aug. 25), thousands of fans marked the 25th anniversary of the tragic death of &ldquo;the Princess of R&amp;B,&rdquo; Aaliyah. In an interview published that same day, Dame Dash shared how his former girlfriend felt uneasy before boarding the plane that ultimately killed her.&ldquo;She texted me saying, &lsquo;I don&rsquo;t like the plane.&rsquo; I told her, &lsquo;Don&rsquo;t get on it,&rsquo;&rdquo; Dame Dash said in the interview with US Weekly, which cov]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/dame-dash-shares-last-texts-with-aaliyah-before-her-death/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 21:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/dame-dash-shares-last-texts-with-aaliyah-before-her-death/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Beyonc&eacute; &amp; Eminem Share Tributes To Dolly Parton]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dolly Parton passed away on Tuesday (August 25), with fans the world over celebrating her life, generosity, and accomplishments. Joining in the tributes for Dolly Parton were fellow entertainers such as Beyonc&eacute; and Eminem.Dolly Parton was reportedly battling an illness related to kidney and automimmune issues, along with contending with cancer symptoms. The news of Parton&rsquo;s passing spread through several news outlets and on social media where tributes were both moving, and perhaps r]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/beyonceacute-amp-eminem-share-tributes-to-dolly-parton/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 21:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/beyonceacute-amp-eminem-share-tributes-to-dolly-parton/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wyclef Jean on Fame, Faith and a Room Full of That White, AllHipHop Exclusive Interview]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wyclef Jean on Fame, Faith and a Room Full of That White, AllHipHop Exclusive Interview]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/wyclef-jean-on-fame-faith-and-a-room-full-of-that-white-allhiphop-exclusive-interview/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 20:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/wyclef-jean-on-fame-faith-and-a-room-full-of-that-white-allhiphop-exclusive-interview/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tupac Murder Trial – Day 8 (Live Updates)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Today is day eight of the trial of Duane &lsquo;Keffe D&rsquo; Davis, accused of orchestrating the murder of rapper Tupac Shakur in Las Vegas in 1996.<br />
The trial is expected to continue at 1 p.m. on Wednesday after it was pushed back from a 9 a.m. start. It&rsquo;s unclear who exactly will testify or what the order of witnesses will be.<br />
On Tuesday, the trial continued with a witness who did not want to be in court, but he did reveal the words he said Tupac Shakur told him moments after he was sho]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/tupac-murder-trial-day-8-live-updates/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 20:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/tupac-murder-trial-day-8-live-updates/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Famous Dex Arrested In Las Vegas On Domestic Battery Charges]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: @JustInMyView / R1 DigitalFamous Dex has been arrested in Las Vegas on domestic battery charges.The Chicago rapper was reportedly taken into custody on Sunday, Aug. 23, following a dispute involving an unidentified person. According to TMZ, details surrounding the incident and what led to the arrest have not been made public.The arrest comes years after Dex faced similar legal trouble involving domestic violence allegations.In 2021, Dex was arrested and faced 19 charges stemming from thr]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/famous-dex-arrested-in-las-vegas-on-domestic-battery-charges/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 20:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/famous-dex-arrested-in-las-vegas-on-domestic-battery-charges/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chance the Rapper Receives SoundExchange Hall of Fame Award.]]></title><description><![CDATA[SoundExchange today announced that Chance the Rapper has earned a SoundExchange Hall of Fame Award. The recognition honors the Chicago-native&rsquo;s years of innovative, gospel-influenced rap music and his position as one of the most-streamed artists in SoundExchange&rsquo;s more than 20-year history of administering digital performance royalties.<br />
&ldquo;Chance the Rapper is a trailblazing independent artist with a soulful sound that permeates everything he creates,&rdquo; said SoundExchange Pr]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/chance-the-rapper-receives-soundexchange-hall-of-fame-award/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 18:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/chance-the-rapper-receives-soundexchange-hall-of-fame-award/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Snoop Dogg Headed to ‘Hitman: World Of Assassination’]]></title><description><![CDATA[IO Interactive, the independent video game developer and publisher behind, among others, the internationally acclaimed HITMAN franchise and the recently released 007 First Light, has just announced Snoop Dogg is being added to Hitman: World Of Assassination game as part of the new The Herbalist mission. These missions can only be attempted one time, and if the player fails to assassinate the target, they&rsquo;ll lose access to the mission.<br />
Snoop will appear in The Herbalist as Dr Crysu Cane, th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/snoop-dogg-headed-to-hitman-world-of-assassination/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 18:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/snoop-dogg-headed-to-hitman-world-of-assassination/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sony Music Group, Universal Music Group, Warner Music Group &amp; More Back Stability AI in Latest Funding Round.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Stability AI, the leader in purpose-built AI products for professional creatives across music, gaming, and entertainment, today announced a Series B fundraise of $76M in new capital. The news brings total funding to $232M, inclusive of two equity rounds and convertible notes, under CEO Prem Akkaraju since his appointment in June 2024. The capital will fuel the development of its product suite for creative production, deepen its applied research discipline, and expand its professional services ar]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/sony-music-group-universal-music-group-warner-music-group-amp-more-back-stability-ai-in-latest-funding-round/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 18:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/sony-music-group-universal-music-group-warner-music-group-amp-more-back-stability-ai-in-latest-funding-round/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Avengers Endgame: Encore’ Returning To Theaters]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Marvel / DisneyWe&rsquo;re just a few months away from finally witnessing Doctor Doom make his long-awaited debut in the Marvel Cinematic Universe and demonstrate why he&rsquo;s been regarded as the most dangerous supervillain in Marvel Comics for decades.While no hype is needed for Doctor Doom&rsquo;s much anticipated introduction, Marvel will indeed be banking off the excitement and this coming September will be re-releasing Avengers: Endgame but with a special twist.<br />
On Tuesday (Aug.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/avengers-endgame-encore-returning-to-theaters/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 17:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/avengers-endgame-encore-returning-to-theaters/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Apollo Brown and Skyzoo – ‘No Discounts’]]></title><description><![CDATA[&nbsp;<br />
Drum Machine: Apollo BrownDrum Programming: Apollo BrownExecutive Producer: Miles TaylorExecutive Producer: Skyler TaylorExecutive Producer: Erik Vincent StephensThe post Apollo Brown and Skyzoo &ndash; &lsquo;No Discounts&rsquo; first appeared on Rap Industry: New Hip Hop, Rap Videos, Music, News, &amp; more..]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/apollo-brown-and-skyzoo-no-discounts/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 17:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/apollo-brown-and-skyzoo-no-discounts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Machine Gun Kelly Shows Up For Lil Durk Amid Murder-For-Hire Trial]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Arturo Holmes / GettyMachine Gun Kelly is standing 10 toes down for his close friend Lil Durk.As the murder-for-hire trial begins, several of the Chicago rapper&rsquo;s high-profile affiliates have shown up to the courthouse in support. G Herbo, Dreezy, India Royal and others have made appearances during the early days of the trial.MGK was also in attendance on Day 1, making it clear that he was there to support his longtime friend.TMZ reported that the Cleveland artist was at Smurk&rsqu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/machine-gun-kelly-shows-up-for-lil-durk-amid-murder-for-hire-trial/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 15:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/machine-gun-kelly-shows-up-for-lil-durk-amid-murder-for-hire-trial/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Foot Locker &amp; The Marathon Brand Keep Nipsey Hussle&rsquo;s Memory Alive With New &lsquo;The Crenshaw Rec&rsquo; Center]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Bernard Smalls / @PhotosByBeanzIt&rsquo;s been seven years since the Hip-Hop world lost one of its brightest stars in Nipsey Hussle, and though he&rsquo;s no longer here with us in the physical, the man&rsquo;s legacy continues to live on, and Foot Locker is doing its part to ensure that remains the case.According to&nbsp;VIBE, Foot Locker will be partnering with Nipsey&rsquo;s The Marathon Brand to bring a new community-based retail space to Southern Los Angeles, The Crenshaw Rec. Hopin]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/foot-locker-amp-the-marathon-brand-keep-nipsey-husslersquos-memory-alive-with-new-lsquothe-crenshaw-recrsquo-center/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 15:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/foot-locker-amp-the-marathon-brand-keep-nipsey-husslersquos-memory-alive-with-new-lsquothe-crenshaw-recrsquo-center/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wendy Williams’ Daytime TV Reign To Be Examined In New Peacock Docuseries, But She Says It’s Unauthorized]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Johnny Nunez / GettyWendy Williams&rsquo; legendary run in daytime television is getting another documentary treatment. This time, Peacock is taking viewers behind the scenes of the talk show that made her one of television&rsquo;s most recognizable personalities.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/wendy-williams-daytime-tv-reign-to-be-examined-in-new-peacock-docuseries-but-she-says-its-unauthorized/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 15:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/wendy-williams-daytime-tv-reign-to-be-examined-in-new-peacock-docuseries-but-she-says-its-unauthorized/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zül-Qarnain Says India Royale Remained “Composed” During Lil Durk Trial]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Jeff Kravitz / GettyMuslim activist Z&uuml;l-Qarnain appeared during the first two days of Lil Durk&rsquo;s trial and spoke with Hip-Hop Wired about supporting all parties involved.At the request of Durk&rsquo;s father, Dontay &ldquo;Big Durk&rdquo; Banks, Z&uuml;l attended the trial to advocate for a fair case. He has relationships with both sides and wanted to make the proceedings were reported without bias.Z&uuml;l also spoke about his previous efforts to help bring peace between Lil]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/zl-qarnain-says-india-royale-remained-composed-during-lil-durk-trial/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 01:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/zl-qarnain-says-india-royale-remained-composed-during-lil-durk-trial/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gunna Named Under Armour Global Ambassador And P-Star Creative Director]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Venla Shalin / GettyGunna has been named Under Armour&rsquo;s official global ambassador and P-Star creative director, adding another major fashion move to his r&eacute;sum&eacute;.The Atlanta star has been rocking UA for some time, making the partnership a natural fit. As Wunna continues his health journey by staying active and paying closer attention to his diet, the collaboration aligns with his lifestyle and evolving brand.&nbsp;The partnership includes a signature Under Armour shoe]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/gunna-named-under-armour-global-ambassador-and-p-star-creative-director/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 22:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/gunna-named-under-armour-global-ambassador-and-p-star-creative-director/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Michigan Senate Candidate Abdul El-Sayed Spars With Jesse Watters On Fox News]]></title><description><![CDATA[Abdul El-Sayed, an epidemiologist, is currently running for a U.S. Senate seat in Michigan as a Democrat. Abdul El-Sayed was a guest on Fox News Monday (August 24), and was embroiled in an intense clash with host Jesse Watters.Abdul El-Sayed, known for his progressive political stances, was a guest on Jesse Watters Primetime. Watters appeared to have an aim to paint El-Sayed into a corner, especially over concerns of comments he made regarding Sharia law in an attempt to pin the Democratic Party]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/michigan-senate-candidate-abdul-el-sayed-spars-with-jesse-watters-on-fox-news/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 22:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/michigan-senate-candidate-abdul-el-sayed-spars-with-jesse-watters-on-fox-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Marathon Continues: Nipsey Hussle’s Burger Brand Heads To Las Vegas]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: MediaNews Group/Orange County Register via Getty Images / GettyNipsey Hussle&rsquo;s Marathon continues to grow, expanding into new avenues and new cities.The West Coast legend&rsquo;s family is keeping his legacy alive by expanding the Marathon Burger franchise into Las Vegas. The new location will mark the family-run business&rsquo; first burger restaurant with a drive-thru.Nip&rsquo;s brother, Blacc Sam, shared the news, explaining why Sin City has always held a special place in the M]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/the-marathon-continues-nipsey-hussles-burger-brand-heads-to-las-vegas/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 20:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/the-marathon-continues-nipsey-hussles-burger-brand-heads-to-las-vegas/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kevin Gates &amp; His Twin Share A Laugh &amp; A Haircut]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kevin Gates &amp; His Twin Share A Laugh &amp; A Haircut]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/kevin-gates-amp-his-twin-share-a-laugh-amp-a-haircut/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 19:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/kevin-gates-amp-his-twin-share-a-laugh-amp-a-haircut/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Soca King Machel Montano Honored With Exhibit In Brooklyn]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Santiago Felipe / GettyThe dynamic soca artist Machel Montano is being honored with an exhibit on his life and career at the Central Branch of the Brooklyn Public Library. The exhibit will be at the library from Aug. 22 to Sept. 12.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/soca-king-machel-montano-honored-with-exhibit-in-brooklyn/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 19:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/soca-king-machel-montano-honored-with-exhibit-in-brooklyn/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[President Donald Trump Pokes At Canada With Lake America Jab]]></title><description><![CDATA[President Donald Trump has reignited tensions with Canada after imposing stiff tariffs as trade talks between the United and the North American country fizzled. In a new social media post, Trump jabbed the Canadian government by sharing an image of Lake Ontario renamed as Lake America.Amid the unresolved blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, economic downturn in the United States and dropping polling numbers, President Trump is using his Truth Social social media platform to engage in a war of words]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/president-donald-trump-pokes-at-canada-with-lake-america-jab/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 19:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/president-donald-trump-pokes-at-canada-with-lake-america-jab/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Person Dressed Up As Spider-Man Issues Jan. 6 Rioter Jake Lang A Well-Deserved Fade]]></title><description><![CDATA[Getty Images / Jake Lang / Bernard Smalls / Spider-ManWith great power comes great responsibility. One person dressed up as Spider-Man understands that and used that power to issue a well-deserved fade to the Jan. 6 rioter, Jake Lang.<br />
Superman had his punching Nazi moment, and now Spider-Man has a decking a far-right lunatic moment.<br />
If you haven&rsquo;t seen it already, there&rsquo;s video footage of a person in a Spidey costume jumping onto a pile of people during a rally over the weekend and s]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/person-dressed-up-as-spider-man-issues-jan-6-rioter-jake-lang-a-well-deserved-fade/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 19:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/person-dressed-up-as-spider-man-issues-jan-6-rioter-jake-lang-a-well-deserved-fade/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tupac Murder Trial – Day 7 (Live Updates)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Today is day seven of the trial of Duane &lsquo;Keffe D&rsquo; Davis, accused of orchestrating the murder of rapper Tupac Shakur in Las Vegas in 1996.<br />
On Monday, the trial began with a heated exchange between defense attorney Michael Sanft and Michael Dorsey, a documentarian who has worked as a consultant on Death Row Chronicles, while he was called to the witness stand.<br />
Duane &ldquo;Keffe D&rdquo; Davis did paid interviews for the project. Dorsey said he took the information to Las Vegas Metro]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/tupac-murder-trial-day-7-live-updates/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 18:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/tupac-murder-trial-day-7-live-updates/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Busta Rhymes &amp; J Dilla &ndash; &ldquo;DILLAGENCE II&rdquo; album + New Video With D&rsquo;Angelo.]]></title><description><![CDATA[&nbsp;The new album features D&rsquo;Angelo, Anderson .Paak, Talib Kweli, T3 of Slum Village and more.The post Busta Rhymes &amp; J Dilla &ndash; &ldquo;DILLAGENCE II&rdquo; album + New Video With D&rsquo;Angelo. first appeared on Rap Industry: New Hip Hop, Rap Videos, Music, News, &amp; more..]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/busta-rhymes-amp-j-dilla-ndash-ldquodillagence-iirdquo-album-new-video-with-drsquoangelo/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/busta-rhymes-amp-j-dilla-ndash-ldquodillagence-iirdquo-album-new-video-with-drsquoangelo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Target Apologizes &amp; Pulls &ldquo;Offensive&rdquo; Halloween Costume After Social Media Backlash]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Justin Sullivan / GettyIt may only be August, but Target is responsible for this year&rsquo;s first offensive Halloween costume controversy.Under the kids section was a costume dubbed the &ldquo;Glows under Blacklight Circus Clown Halloween Costume Bodysuit&rdquo; from Hyde and EEK! Boutique.The imagery for the costume featured a young Black kid in an orange-and-black striped outfit, with a mask over the bottom half of his face that had big red lips on it, as well as a mini hat angled to]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/target-apologizes-amp-pulls-ldquooffensiverdquo-halloween-costume-after-social-media-backlash/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 17:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/target-apologizes-amp-pulls-ldquooffensiverdquo-halloween-costume-after-social-media-backlash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Famed Sneaker Boutique Wish ATL To Close Its Doors After 22 Years]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Prince Williams / GettyAfter more than two decades of serving their community with freshness and flavor, Alanta&rsquo;s famous sneaker boutique, Wish ATL will be shuttering it&rsquo;s doors as the sneaker game continues to nosedive something serious in 2026.According to Women&rsquo;s Wear Daily, 2026 will mark the end of Wish ATL&lsquo;s 22-year run as thee sneaker spot in The A as hype and overall interest in sneaker collecting just isn&rsquo;t what it used to be in years past. With peo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/famed-sneaker-boutique-wish-atl-to-close-its-doors-after-22-years-2/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 17:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/famed-sneaker-boutique-wish-atl-to-close-its-doors-after-22-years-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Famed Sneaker Boutique Wish ATL To Close It’s Doors After 22 Years]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Prince Williams / GettyAfter more than two decades of serving their community with freshness and flavor, Alanta&rsquo;s famous sneaker boutique, Wish ATL will be shuttering it&rsquo;s doors as the sneaker game continues to nosedive something serious in 2026.According to Women&rsquo;s Wear Daily, 2026 will mark the end of Wish ATL&lsquo;s 22-year run as thee sneaker spot in The A as hype and overall interest in sneaker collecting just isn&rsquo;t what it used to be in years past. With peo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/famed-sneaker-boutique-wish-atl-to-close-its-doors-after-22-years/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 17:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/famed-sneaker-boutique-wish-atl-to-close-its-doors-after-22-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Omarion – ‘Work Of Art’]]></title><description><![CDATA[&nbsp;<br />
Video By: ShotByStarksModel: Myori GrangerThe post Omarion &ndash; &lsquo;Work Of Art&rsquo; first appeared on Rap Industry: New Hip Hop, Rap Videos, Music, News, &amp; more..]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/omarion-work-of-art/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 17:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/omarion-work-of-art/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lil Durk’s Trial Gets Underway With Prosecutors Presenting Key Evidence]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Rapper Lil Durk Mugshot / Broward County Clerk of the CourtsLil Durk&rsquo;s trial has officially begun, and Day 1 got straight to business.Prosecutors presented a significant amount of evidence they say connects the Chicago rapper to the 2022 shooting that allegedly targeted Quando Rondo and ultimately resulted in the death of his cousin, Lul Pab.Smurk&rsquo;s close circle was also in the courtroom to support him, including his girlfriend, India Royale, his father, Dontay &ldquo;Big Dur]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/lil-durks-trial-gets-underway-with-prosecutors-presenting-key-evidence/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 16:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/lil-durks-trial-gets-underway-with-prosecutors-presenting-key-evidence/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Skill Issue?: Dr. Dre Says Only People Who Fear AI “Have Trouble Creating”]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alberto E. RodriguezDr. Dre is not losing any sleep over artificial intelligence taking over the music industry. In fact, the legendary producer thinks the people most afraid of the technology might have a creativity problem.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/skill-issue-dr-dre-says-only-people-who-fear-ai-have-trouble-creating/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 02:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/skill-issue-dr-dre-says-only-people-who-fear-ai-have-trouble-creating/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sean Grayson, Cop Who Shot &amp; Killed Sonya Massey, Dies In Prison]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sean Grayson, a former Illinois deputy convicted of killing Sonya Massey, died in prison from cancer complications. Just six months into his 20-year prison sentence, Sean Grayson&rsquo;s cancer spread to other areas of his body, with his death reported on August 23.The Associated Press reports that Sean Grayson, 32, was being held at an undisclosed location outside of Illiniois after he was convicted in January of this year of second-degree murder in the death of Sonya Massey, 36, inside her Woo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/sean-grayson-cop-who-shot-amp-killed-sonya-massey-dies-in-prison/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 00:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/sean-grayson-cop-who-shot-amp-killed-sonya-massey-dies-in-prison/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Latest ‘GTA 6’ Leak Features Plenty of Nudity]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rockstar Games / GTA 6<br />
Cyberleek&rsquo;s mission to make Rockstar Games suffer, while ruining GTA 6 for us gamers, continues with his drip of leaked game footage.<br />
Sunday we took a trip to the strip club, and saw the game&rsquo;s impressive &ldquo;jiggle mechanics.&rdquo; Now, for this latest round of leaks, a new video shows Jason, one of the game&rsquo;s protagonists, hanging out at a &ldquo;nudist town&rdquo; at night.<br />
Now, a lot of folks were wondering if there was going to be plenty of skin]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/latest-gta-6-leak-features-plenty-of-nudity/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 23:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/latest-gta-6-leak-features-plenty-of-nudity/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Washington Post Ordered to Rehire Columnist Karen Attiah]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: ISABEL INFANTES / GettyKaren Attiah, a longtime columnist for The Washington Post and the lone Black staffer for the publication&rsquo;s opinion desk, was fired after social media posts regarding Charlie Kirk. A private arbitrator examined the matter and found that the Post had no grounds to fire Karen Attiah and has been ordered to reinstate not only her former position but lost back pay and benefits.As reported by the Associated Press, an arbitrator determined that Karen Attiah&rsquo;s]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/washington-post-ordered-to-rehire-columnist-karen-attiah/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 23:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/washington-post-ordered-to-rehire-columnist-karen-attiah/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[White Mediocrity: Donald Trump Considering To Promote His Binky, Natalie Harp, To Press Secretary]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tasos Katopodis / Natalie Harp / Donald TrumpDonald Trump&rsquo;s administration continues to put on a masterclass in white mediocrity. The latest example on talentless Natalie Harp rising through the ranks.<br />
Natalie Harp&rsquo;s name has been in the headlines a lot lately after Georgia Senator Jon Ossoff brilliantly mentioned the woman who is known as Trump&rsquo;s &ldquo;human binky&rdquo; and the &ldquo;human printer&rdquo; during a speech, and then The Daily Beast shared the unhinged letters]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/white-mediocrity-donald-trump-considering-to-promote-his-binky-natalie-harp-to-press-secretary/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 22:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/white-mediocrity-donald-trump-considering-to-promote-his-binky-natalie-harp-to-press-secretary/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[50 Cent Doubles Down On Hip-Hop Youth Culture Angle]]></title><description><![CDATA[Curtis &ldquo;50 Cent&rdquo; Jackson found fame as a mixtape rapper en route to becoming one of the most successful artists in Hip-Hop history. Depsite his overwhelming success and talent, 50 Cent once more doubles down on stating that Hip-Hop is youth culture and that he has no intentions of releasing a new project due to his age.50 Cent was a guest on a special episode of Ebro and Nadeska Alexis&rsquo; Rap Life Review show, recapping the VERZUZ contest between R&amp;B titans Joe and Donnell Jo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/50-cent-doubles-down-on-hip-hop-youth-culture-angle/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 22:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/50-cent-doubles-down-on-hip-hop-youth-culture-angle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BigXthaPlug Faces DWI, Marijuana &amp; Gun Charges After Texas Arrest]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Courtesy of Billboard / Courtesy of BillboardBigXthaPlug has been arrested for the third time in less than a year, following an arrest in Texas this past Friday.The Dallas rapper is facing charges of driving while intoxicated, marijuana possession and unlawful possession. According to CBS News Texas, officer Sam Rippamonti confirmed the arrest, but said authorities were unable to provide additional details.&ldquo;At this time, we can confirm that an arrest has been made. However, we are]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/bigxthaplug-faces-dwi-marijuana-amp-gun-charges-after-texas-arrest/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 22:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/bigxthaplug-faces-dwi-marijuana-amp-gun-charges-after-texas-arrest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Don Toliver Brings Justin Timberlake On Stage During Miami Show]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Paras Griffin / GettyDon Toliver set the bar high during his Miami stop on the OCTANE World Tour.The Houston star has been setting the bar high throughout the tour, but his Miami show came with a special surprise. One of the concertgoers happened to be one of the biggest R&amp;B stars of the 2000s.Justin Timberlake was posted up in VIP before unexpectedly joining Toliver on stage. The two artists shared a special full-circle moment, as Toliver sampled Timberlake&rsquo;s &ldquo;Rock Your]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/don-toliver-brings-justin-timberlake-on-stage-during-miami-show/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 21:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/don-toliver-brings-justin-timberlake-on-stage-during-miami-show/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Missing Epstein Files Found On Popular File-Sharing Site]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: ALEX WROBLEWSKI / GettyAccording to reports, a cache of files that were believed to be missing from FBI files related to Jeffrey Epstein were found on a well-known file-sharing website. Those files are reported to contain allegations that President Donald Trump sexually abused a victim aged 13 to 15 years old.The situation dates back to February, when the Department of Justice was accused of withholding a number of files related to the disgraced financier. That packet consisted of 37 pag]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/missing-epstein-files-found-on-popular-file-sharing-site/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 21:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/missing-epstein-files-found-on-popular-file-sharing-site/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rick Ross Refuses To Let 50 Cent’s “Too Old For Rap” Talk Slide, Fires Back With Mom Jokes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source:<br />
Rick Ross and 50 Cent are back at it, and this time Rozay is not holding anything back &mdash; not even 50&rsquo;s mother. The two have been trading shots for years, but this latest round shows the beef is nowhere near cooling off.According to Hot New Hip Hop, Ross took to his Instagram Story to respond after 50 Cent made comments suggesting he was done dropping albums. Ross said he understood 50&rsquo;s decision, but pointed to rappers like Bun B as proof that age should never determine]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/rick-ross-refuses-to-let-50-cents-too-old-for-rap-talk-slide-fires-back-with-mom-jokes/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 21:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/rick-ross-refuses-to-let-50-cents-too-old-for-rap-talk-slide-fires-back-with-mom-jokes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mark Ruffalo Hulks Out On Paramount After After Calling His Merger Comments “Antisemetic”]]></title><description><![CDATA[Getty Images / Mark Ruffalo / Paramount<br />
Mark Ruffalo, aka Bruce Banner, had time for Paramount after the studio slammed his comments about the merger.Spotted on Variety, Ruffalo is best known for his roles in the Marvel Cinematic Universe fired back at Paramount after the studio called his statements about the divisive merger &ldquo;antisemitic,&rdquo; afrer he said David and Larry Ellison were &ldquo;powering some of the most destructive and inhuman forces in the world.&rdquo;&ldquo;The accusat]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/mark-ruffalo-hulks-out-on-paramount-after-after-calling-his-merger-comments-antisemetic/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 20:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/mark-ruffalo-hulks-out-on-paramount-after-after-calling-his-merger-comments-antisemetic/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Negros De La Raza: No Translation Necessary (Interview)]]></title><description><![CDATA[By: Todd &ldquo;DG&rdquo; DavisRapindustry.com<br />
Photo Credit: Memo Ortega<br />
___<br />
Before hip-hop became a global commodity, it was a local conversation.<br />
It traveled through neighborhoods long before it traveled through fiber-optic cables. It lived in swap meets, corner liquor stores, backyard barbecues, lowrider cruises, and family gatherings where James Brown, Vicente Fern&aacute;ndez, Parliament, War, Curtis Mayfield, and Cypress Hill all belonged in the same afternoon. Nobody called it multicultur]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/negros-de-la-raza-no-translation-necessary-interview/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 20:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/negros-de-la-raza-no-translation-necessary-interview/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Drake Spotted “Fanning Out” At An Ella Langley Concert]]></title><description><![CDATA[Getty Images / Drake / Ella LangleyIs Drake about to co-opt country music? Is he trying to bag Ella Langley, or was he just a fan at Langley&rsquo;s concert? Those are the many scenarios playing out right now on the internet.<br />
Drizzy was spotted fanning out at a Ella Langley concert in North Little Rock, Arkansas over the weekend.<br />
Videos of the Canadian musician singing and dancing to Langley&rsquo;s &ldquo;Choosin&rsquo; Texas&rdquo; on the concert venue&rsquo;s jumbotron immediately went viral]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/drake-spotted-fanning-out-at-an-ella-langley-concert/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 18:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/drake-spotted-fanning-out-at-an-ella-langley-concert/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tupac Murder Trial – Day 6 (Live Updates)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Today is day six of the trial of Duane &lsquo;Keffe D&rsquo; Davis, accused of orchestrating the murder of rapper Tupac Shakur in Las Vegas in 1996.<br />
On Friday, Davis told the judge he had concerns while on trial, adding he believed police and prosecutors were putting his family in danger by releasing the details of his home address and other family members&rsquo; addresses. He also told the judge his home was vandalized and broken into, as well as his wife&rsquo;s car.<br />
Davis&rsquo;s son was seen]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/tupac-murder-trial-day-6-live-updates/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 18:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/tupac-murder-trial-day-6-live-updates/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dallas Murder-For-Hire Trial Begins in Shooting of Rapper MO3.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jury selection began on Monday for the high-profile Dallas murder case involving a deadly feud between rival rappers.<br />
MO3 was shot to death on Interstate 35 back in 2020. Prosecutors allege the shooting was part of a murder-for-hire plot organized by Yella Beezy.<br />
MO3, whose real name was Melvin Noble, was gunned down in the middle of the busy interstate. The deadly shooting shocked the local hip-hop community.<br />
But prosecutors allege it wasn&rsquo;t random. They believe Noble was targeted as part]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/dallas-murder-for-hire-trial-begins-in-shooting-of-rapper-mo3/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 18:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/dallas-murder-for-hire-trial-begins-in-shooting-of-rapper-mo3/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rapsody&rsquo;s God Gotta Afro &amp; Gold Hoops Examines Being Black As A Celebratory Act]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rapsody has covered significant ground in the last two decades, emerging first as a talented upstart to garnering well-deserved attention from the industry overall. Rapsody&rsquo;s latest body of work, God Gotta Afro &amp; Gold Hoops, is not only a culmination of her years of focused evolution, but also a vivid reminder that being Black is and should be seen as a celebratory act.Rapsody, affectionately called Rap by both her peers and fans alike, won her first Grammy Award last year for Best Mel]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/rapsodyrsquos-god-gotta-afro-amp-gold-hoops-examines-being-black-as-a-celebratory-act/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 17:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/rapsodyrsquos-god-gotta-afro-amp-gold-hoops-examines-being-black-as-a-celebratory-act/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Neighborhood Kids – ‘Livegood’ ft Rocky G]]></title><description><![CDATA[&nbsp;<br />
Shot and Edited: Big K Film LabelDirected by: The Neighborhood Kids &amp; Big K Film Label<br />
&nbsp;The post The Neighborhood Kids &ndash; &lsquo;Livegood&rsquo; ft Rocky G first appeared on Rap Industry: New Hip Hop, Rap Videos, Music, News, &amp; more..]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/the-neighborhood-kids-livegood-ft-rocky-g/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 17:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/the-neighborhood-kids-livegood-ft-rocky-g/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Smif-N-Wessun &amp; M.O.P &ndash; &lsquo;MEDINA&rsquo; (SNDTRAK REMIX)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Duck Down Music &middot; Smif-N-Wessun &amp; M.O.P. &ldquo;Medina&rdquo; SNDTRAK Remix<br />
The post Smif-N-Wessun &amp; M.O.P &ndash; &lsquo;MEDINA&rsquo; (SNDTRAK REMIX) first appeared on Rap Industry: New Hip Hop, Rap Videos, Music, News, &amp; more..]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/smif-n-wessun-amp-mop-ndash-lsquomedinarsquo-sndtrak-remix/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 17:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/smif-n-wessun-amp-mop-ndash-lsquomedinarsquo-sndtrak-remix/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A-F-R-O – ‘Play on Wordz’ ft. Bishop Lamont, Wordsworth, Terror Van Poo]]></title><description><![CDATA[&nbsp;<br />
Produced, mixed, mastered, edited by A-F-R-O<br />
&nbsp;The post A-F-R-O &ndash; &lsquo;Play on Wordz&rsquo; ft. Bishop Lamont, Wordsworth, Terror Van Poo first appeared on Rap Industry: New Hip Hop, Rap Videos, Music, News, &amp; more..]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/a-f-r-o-play-on-wordz-ft-bishop-lamont-wordsworth-terror-van-poo/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 17:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/a-f-r-o-play-on-wordz-ft-bishop-lamont-wordsworth-terror-van-poo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GELO – C’MON]]></title><description><![CDATA[The post GELO &ndash; C&rsquo;MON first appeared on Rap Industry: New Hip Hop, Rap Videos, Music, News, &amp; more..]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/gelo-cmon/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 17:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/gelo-cmon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump Reunites With Michael Cohen, Critics See Pardon Jig]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: MARK PETERSON / GettyIn a surprising twist, former lawyer Michael Cohen&rsquo;s next podcast guest was someone who he once worked for and publicly feuded with &ndash; President Donald Trump.According to reports, Trump sat down for an interview with Cohen for his When You Know, You Know podcast on Thursday (Aug. 20). The interview was first confirmed by a White House official and then Cohen himself confirmed that it would air on Thursday, with additional excerpts to be broadcast on his sh]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/trump-reunites-with-michael-cohen-critics-see-pardon-jig/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 16:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/trump-reunites-with-michael-cohen-critics-see-pardon-jig/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Quality Control’s Pierre “P” Thomas’ Mother Speaks Out Following Heart Attack]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Johnny Nunez / GettyQuality Control&rsquo;s co-founder Pierre &ldquo;P&rdquo; Thomas&rsquo; suffered a heart attack last week, and now his mother is speaking out about his condition.Several false reports began circulating about P&rsquo;s current health status. Following the initial reports, Quality Control released a statement confirming that P is alive and asked the public to respect his family&rsquo;s privacy during this difficult time.&ldquo;We want to clarify that Pierre &ldquo;P&rdq]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/quality-controls-pierre-p-thomas-mother-speaks-out-following-heart-attack/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 16:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/quality-controls-pierre-p-thomas-mother-speaks-out-following-heart-attack/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yahya Abdul-Mateen Calls Out Marvel Over ‘Wonder Man,’ ‘Blade’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Marvel / Walt Disney StudiosYahya Abdul-Mateen II has some questions about Marvel&rsquo;s recent decisions. He thinks the media giant&rsquo;s recent moves are all business driven.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/yahya-abdul-mateen-calls-out-marvel-over-wonder-man-blade/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 15:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/yahya-abdul-mateen-calls-out-marvel-over-wonder-man-blade/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cyberleek Takes Us Inside The  Strip Club In Latest ‘GTA 6’ Leak]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rockstar Games / GTA 6<br />
The GTA 6 leaks are still coming, and in this round, &ldquo;Cyberleek&rdquo; took folks to the strip club and showed off more gameplay from the upcoming game from Rockstar Games.<br />
Despite having a five-star wanted level, and GTA 6&rsquo;s publisher, Take-Two Interactive, ramping up efforts to figure out who Cyberleek is and stop him from leaking any more footage from the game ahead of the extended look coming to Netflix.<br />
Hilariously, Cyberleek was also charging admission to]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/cyberleek-takes-us-inside-the-strip-club-in-latest-gta-6-leak/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 06:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/cyberleek-takes-us-inside-the-strip-club-in-latest-gta-6-leak/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lil Kim Joins Forces With Thee Phantom &amp; The Illharmonic Orchestra for Upcoming One-Night Only Orchestral Performance.]]></title><description><![CDATA[GRAMMY Award-winning, multi-platinum hip-hop icon Lil&rsquo; Kim will return to the stage for Hard Core Symphony, an extraordinary one-night-only concert experience to celebrate the legacy of her groundbreaking double-platinum debut album, Hard Core. The Queen of Rap will bring the iconic album to life in a reimagined way, joined by Thee Phantom &amp; The Illharmonic Orchestra for a live orchestral performance at the legendary Kings Theatre in her hometown of Brooklyn, New York on November 19.<br />
T]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/lil-kim-joins-forces-with-thee-phantom-amp-the-illharmonic-orchestra-for-upcoming-one-night-only-orchestral-performance/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 18:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/lil-kim-joins-forces-with-thee-phantom-amp-the-illharmonic-orchestra-for-upcoming-one-night-only-orchestral-performance/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Five-Star Wanted Level: Take-Two Begins Legal Process To Bring Down ‘GTA 6’ Leaker]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rockstar Games / GTA 6GTA 6 spoiler &ldquo;Cyberleek&rdquo; currently has a five-star wanted level, and the game&rsquo;s publisher, Take-Two Interactive, is now beginning the legal process to take him down.On Thursday, Take-Two Interactive issued subpoenas in federal court to Discord and Microsoft, hoping to obtain information about Cyberleek.Under the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA), Take-Two is trying to identify Cyberleek through platforms like Discord and GitHub, while examining his]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/five-star-wanted-level-take-two-begins-legal-process-to-bring-down-gta-6-leaker/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 16:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/five-star-wanted-level-take-two-begins-legal-process-to-bring-down-gta-6-leaker/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hip-Hop Wired Presents: CRT FRSH (Certified Fresh) Playlist 8.21.26]]></title><description><![CDATA[Peace to the entire Hip-Hop Wired nation, massive and crew! We&rsquo;re back with an update to our CRT FRSH (Certified Fresh)&nbsp;playlist, our last one for August, so let&rsquo;s get into it.Disclaimer:I want to explain how I approach curating the CRT FRSH playlist. Most importantly, I don&rsquo;t segregate my Hip-Hop. Every form of music from the main cultural tree deserves a listen and a look. When I construct the playlist, I want to include all regions across the States and, when applicable]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/hip-hop-wired-presents-crt-frsh-certified-fresh-playlist-82126/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 05:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/hip-hop-wired-presents-crt-frsh-certified-fresh-playlist-82126/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Get Ronnie 2K On The Phone: Jaylen Brown “Offended” By ‘NBA 2k27’ Rating]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mitchell Leff / Jaylen BrownJaylen Brown, the newest member of the Philadelphia 76ers, had something to say about his rating in NBA 2K27; spoiler alert: he wasn&rsquo;t happy.<br />
During NBA 2K Community Day, the former Boston Celtic, now with the Sixers, Jaylen Brown, conducted a bunch of interviews throughout the day.<br />
Speaking with Bleacher Report, Brown was given a sheet of paper with a hidden player&rsquo;s ratings, and he accurately guessed it was him they were talking about.<br />
Brown, who is comi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/get-ronnie-2k-on-the-phone-jaylen-brown-offended-by-nba-2k27-rating/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 23:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/get-ronnie-2k-on-the-phone-jaylen-brown-offended-by-nba-2k27-rating/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dave Bautisa Closes Deal To Play Kratos In Prime Video’s ‘God of War’ Series]]></title><description><![CDATA[Getty Images / Dave Bautista / God of WarIt looks like Dave Bautista will replace Ryan Hurst (Sons of Anarchy / The Walking Dead) as Kratos in Prime Video&rsquo;s upcoming God of War series.Deadline reports that Dave Bautista has closed a deal to become popular video game character, replacing Ryan Hurst who suffered a seriuous injury while on set.<br />
According to the website, Amazon&nbsp;MGM Studios and Sony Pictures Television reached out to the former professional wrestler-turned-Hollywood supers]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/dave-bautisa-closes-deal-to-play-kratos-in-prime-videos-god-of-war-series/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 23:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/dave-bautisa-closes-deal-to-play-kratos-in-prime-videos-god-of-war-series/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Biggest Takeaways From The Game’s New Album ‘The Documentary III’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: @thegame / InstagramThe Game is back with the third installment of his classic The Documentary album series.With no prior hints or rollout, the Compton MC surprised fans by releasing The Documentary III, 11 years after dropping the second installment in 2015. The album featured guest appearances from Kanye West, Drake, Snoop Dogg, and more.For the third installment, Game keeps a similar feature lineup, bringing back both Drizzy and Uncle Snoop for another appearance.He also taps several]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/biggest-takeaways-from-the-games-new-album-the-documentary-iii/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 22:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/biggest-takeaways-from-the-games-new-album-the-documentary-iii/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Quality Control’s Pierre “P” Thomas Hospitalized In ICU After Heart Attack: Report]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Johnny Nunez / GettyWe are saddened to report that music mogul Pierre &ldquo;P&rdquo; Thomas is reportedly in the ICU after suffering a heart attack, according to sources.The man behind some of the biggest names in music, including Lil Baby, Migos, City Girls, and many more, reportedly suffered the heart attack while in Las Vegas. Thomas is currently surrounded by family as doctors determine the next steps i his care.The news as the Quality Control co-founder has continued to build a maj]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/quality-controls-pierre-p-thomas-hospitalized-in-icu-after-heart-attack-report/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 19:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/quality-controls-pierre-p-thomas-hospitalized-in-icu-after-heart-attack-report/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Quality Control’s Pierre “P” Thomas Allegedly Hospitalized In ICU After Heart Attack]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Johnny Nunez / GettyWe are saddened to report that music mogul Pierre &ldquo;P&rdquo; Thomas is reportedly in the ICU after suffering a heart attack, according to sources.The man behind some of the biggest names in music, including Lil Baby, Migos, City Girls, and many more, reportedly suffered the heart attack while in Las Vegas. Thomas is currently surrounded by family as doctors determine the next steps i his care.The news as the Quality Control co-founder has continued to build a maj]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/quality-controls-pierre-p-thomas-allegedly-hospitalized-in-icu-after-heart-attack/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 19:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/quality-controls-pierre-p-thomas-allegedly-hospitalized-in-icu-after-heart-attack/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tupac Murder Trial – Day 5 (Live Updates) Blume Drop New Album ‘ii’ + “(RE)CONNECT” Film + “Tupac Murder Trial – Day 5 (Live Updates)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Denzel Curry and producer Kenneth Blume officially release their new album ii, out now via Loma Vista Recordings. Earlier this week, Denzel and Kenneth shared &ldquo;(RE)CONNECT,&rdquo; an intimate 1-on-1 conversation piece in which the pair of visionary artists discuss their respective careers, reflect on their artistic and personal evolution, delve into what makes their collaborative chemistry special, unpack their outlook on the future, and more.<br />
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The project also arrives alongsid]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/tupac-murder-trial-day-5-live-updates-blume-drop-new-album-ii-reconnect-film-tupac-murder-trial-day-5-live-updates/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 19:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/tupac-murder-trial-day-5-live-updates-blume-drop-new-album-ii-reconnect-film-tupac-murder-trial-day-5-live-updates/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Denzel Curry &amp; Kenneth Blume Drop New Album &lsquo;ii&rsquo; + &ldquo;(RE)CONNECT&rdquo; Film + &ldquo;GONE FISHING&rdquo; Video.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Denzel Curry and producer Kenneth Blume officially release their new album ii, out now via Loma Vista Recordings. Earlier this week, Denzel and Kenneth shared &ldquo;(RE)CONNECT,&rdquo; an intimate 1-on-1 conversation piece in which the pair of visionary artists discuss their respective careers, reflect on their artistic and personal evolution, delve into what makes their collaborative chemistry special, unpack their outlook on the future, and more.<br />
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The project also arrives alongsid]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/denzel-curry-amp-kenneth-blume-drop-new-album-lsquoiirsquo-ldquoreconnectrdquo-film-ldquogone-fishingrdquo-video/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 19:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/denzel-curry-amp-kenneth-blume-drop-new-album-lsquoiirsquo-ldquoreconnectrdquo-film-ldquogone-fishingrdquo-video/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Natalie Harp’s Unhinged Letters To Donald Trump Reveal Weird Obsession With The Orange Menace]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Washington Post / Donald Trump / Natalie Harp<br />
Donald Trump loves to boast about the love letters he received from North Korea dictator Kim Jong Un, but he should be talking about the letters from his human binky, Natalie Harp.<br />
Social media was already suspicious about Natalie Harp, the young white woman who is always seen flanking Trump lately, and has already garnered plenty of nicknames like the &ldquo;human binky&rdquo;and the &ldquo;human printer&rdquo; because she allegedly travels ever]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/natalie-harps-unhinged-letters-to-donald-trump-reveal-weird-obsession-with-the-orange-menace/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 18:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/natalie-harps-unhinged-letters-to-donald-trump-reveal-weird-obsession-with-the-orange-menace/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tupac Murder Trial – Day 5 (Live Updates)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Today is day five of the trial of Duane &lsquo;Keffe D&rsquo; Davis, accused of orchestrating the murder of rapper Tupac Shakur in Las Vegas in 1996.<br />
On Thursday, Jurors heard audio of Duane &ldquo;Keffe D&rdquo; Davis telling LAPD detectives in 2008 that his nephew Orlando &ldquo;Baby Lane&rdquo; Anderson fired the shots that killed Tupac Shakur. In the audio, Davis could be heard telling LAPD he had conversations with Sean &ldquo;Puffy&rdquo; Combs about killing Shakur.<br />
One person called to te]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/tupac-murder-trial-day-5-live-updates/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 18:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/tupac-murder-trial-day-5-live-updates/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Game Returns With The Documentary 3]]></title><description><![CDATA[Compton rap icon The Game returns with The Documentary 3, the highly-anticipated third installment of his landmark The Documentary album series. Twenty years after The Documentary helped reignite Los Angeles in the hip-hop conversation, The Game is back with an expansive new album featuring Drake, Kanye West, Snoop Dogg, Lil Wayne, E-40, YG, Black Thought, Larry June, Drakeo The Ruler, Kalan.FrFr, PARTYNEXTDOOR, Leon Thomas, Marsha Ambrosious, Tyga, RJmrLA, Almighty Joey, Lit Papi, ArmonieJAY, L]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/the-game-returns-with-the-documentary-3/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 18:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/the-game-returns-with-the-documentary-3/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Young Chop – ‘Do it to you’ Ft. Nikko Baby]]></title><description><![CDATA[Global multiplatinum producer and artist Young Chop turns up the heat with the release of his new video for &ldquo;Do It To You&rdquo; featuring Chop Squad Records artist Nikko Baby. The R&amp;B-leaning record offers a different side of the Chicago hitmaker as he gears up for the release of his forthcoming project, 50 Million, arriving later this month.<br />
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On &ldquo;Do It To You,&rdquo; Chop trades the hard-hitting drill production he helped make synonymous with Chicago for a smoother]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/young-chop-do-it-to-you-ft-nikko-baby-2/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 18:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/young-chop-do-it-to-you-ft-nikko-baby-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Young Chop – ‘Do it to you’ Ft. Nikko Baby]]></title><description><![CDATA[Global multiplatinum producer and artist Young Chop turns up the heat with the release of his new video for &ldquo;Do It To You&rdquo; featuring Chop Squad Records artist Nikko Baby. The R&amp;B-leaning record offers a different side of the Chicago hitmaker as he gears up for the release of his forthcoming project, 50 Million, arriving later this month.<br />
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On &ldquo;Do It To You,&rdquo; Chop trades the hard-hitting drill production he helped make synonymous with Chicago for a smoother]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/young-chop-do-it-to-you-ft-nikko-baby/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 18:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/young-chop-do-it-to-you-ft-nikko-baby/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jordan Brand &amp; MoMA To Release A New Air Jordan 1 In 2027]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Nike / Jordan BrandIn just a matter of years, the Air Jordan 1 Highs went from one of Nike&rsquo;s most popular silhouettes on the market to straight bricks as hype for the sneaker tanked to the point that Jordan Brand is said to be significantly reducing the amount of Air Jordan 1s it plans on releasing in the near future.Still, Jordan Brand isn&rsquo;t giving up on its classic silhouette altogether and has collaborated with MoMA for its latest iteration of the sneaker that helped make]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/jordan-brand-amp-moma-to-release-a-new-air-jordan-1-in-2027/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 18:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/jordan-brand-amp-moma-to-release-a-new-air-jordan-1-in-2027/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Young Chop – ‘Do it to you’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ahead of the 10th anniversary of Mac Miller&rsquo;s landmark album The Divine Feminine in September, The Mac Miller Estate announces a 10th anniversary edition of the album that will be available digitally and physically on October 2nd. Upon its release in 2016, The Divine Feminine marked one of the most stark turning points in a career punctuated by creative reinvention. After doubling down on his rap prowess on 2015&rsquo;s GO:OD AM, Mac Miller stunned fans with an audacious pivot to create a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/young-chop-do-it-to-you/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 18:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/young-chop-do-it-to-you/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Mac Miller Estate Announces ‘The Divine Feminine (10th Anniversary)’ Ft Three New Songs.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ahead of the 10th anniversary of Mac Miller&rsquo;s landmark album The Divine Feminine in September, The Mac Miller Estate announces a 10th anniversary edition of the album that will be available digitally and physically on October 2nd. Upon its release in 2016, The Divine Feminine marked one of the most stark turning points in a career punctuated by creative reinvention. After doubling down on his rap prowess on 2015&rsquo;s GO:OD AM, Mac Miller stunned fans with an audacious pivot to create a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/the-mac-miller-estate-announces-the-divine-feminine-10th-anniversary-ft-three-new-songs/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 18:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/the-mac-miller-estate-announces-the-divine-feminine-10th-anniversary-ft-three-new-songs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rapsody &ndash; &lsquo;God Gotta Afro &amp; Gold Hoops&rsquo; album]]></title><description><![CDATA[&nbsp;<br />
Rapsody&rsquo;s much anticipated fifth studio album, God Gotta Afro &amp; Gold Hoops, features her powerful new single, &ldquo;God Gotta Afro,&rdquo; and further solidifies her place as one of hip hop&rsquo;s greatest storytellers.The post Rapsody &ndash; &lsquo;God Gotta Afro &amp; Gold Hoops&rsquo; album first appeared on Rap Industry: New Hip Hop, Rap Videos, Music, News, &amp; more..]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/rapsody-ndash-lsquogod-gotta-afro-amp-gold-hoopsrsquo-album/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 17:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/rapsody-ndash-lsquogod-gotta-afro-amp-gold-hoopsrsquo-album/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Skilla Baby x Nas – ‘Respect My Gangsta’]]></title><description><![CDATA[The post Skilla Baby x Nas &ndash; &lsquo;Respect My Gangsta&rsquo; first appeared on Rap Industry: New Hip Hop, Rap Videos, Music, News, &amp; more..]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/skilla-baby-x-nas-respect-my-gangsta/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 17:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/skilla-baby-x-nas-respect-my-gangsta/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lucky Daye &amp; Leon Thomas &ndash; &lsquo;Fly U Out&rsquo;]]></title><description><![CDATA[The post Lucky Daye &amp; Leon Thomas &ndash; &lsquo;Fly U Out&rsquo; first appeared on Rap Industry: New Hip Hop, Rap Videos, Music, News, &amp; more..]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/lucky-daye-amp-leon-thomas-ndash-lsquofly-u-outrsquo/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 17:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/lucky-daye-amp-leon-thomas-ndash-lsquofly-u-outrsquo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[&lsquo;L The L.A. Posse  Thomas &ndash; &lsquo;&amp; The L.A. Posse Were Already Making History (Interview)]]></title><description><![CDATA[The post Lucky Daye &amp; Leon Thomas &ndash; &lsquo;Fly U Out&rsquo; first appeared on Rap Industry: New Hip Hop, Rap Videos, Music, News, &amp; more..]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/lsquol-the-la-posse-thomas-ndash-lsquoamp-the-la-posse-were-already-making-history-interview/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 17:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/lsquol-the-la-posse-thomas-ndash-lsquoamp-the-la-posse-were-already-making-history-interview/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Derrick Parker, NYPD’s Famed “Hip-Hop Cop” Dead At 65]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Vlad TV / YoutubeDerrick Parker, the former NYPD detective who became widely known as the department&rsquo;s &ldquo;Hip-Hop Cop,&rdquo; has died. He was 65 years old.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/derrick-parker-nypds-famed-hip-hop-cop-dead-at-65/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 16:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/derrick-parker-nypds-famed-hip-hop-cop-dead-at-65/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lindsey Graham’s Sister Darline Scam Fails To Cover Up Debate Glitch]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Sean Rayford / GettyThe death of Senator Lindsey Graham has left an open seat in Congress, and his sister Darline Graham is running to fill it permanently. But a disastrous debate flub by her was followed by a television appearance that didn&rsquo;t go over well, according to those watching.Graham appeared on Fox News on Wednesday night (Aug. 19), and was being interviewed by Sean Hannity. Hannity referenced the interim senator&rsquo;s debate for the Republican primary in South Carolina]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/lindsey-grahams-sister-darline-scam-fails-to-cover-up-debate-glitch/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 16:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/lindsey-grahams-sister-darline-scam-fails-to-cover-up-debate-glitch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blueface Caught In Wild Street Fight, Nearly Knocked Out]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Variety / GettyBlueface is once again in the headlines, but this time, he appears to have taken a big L.A video appears to show the L.A. rapper caught lacking in a street fight. With the clip showing him nearly getting knocked out.<br />
Chrisean Rock was reportedly also involved, appearing to back Blueface during the altercation. The fight reportedly broke out just hours after Blueface and Nevaeh&rsquo;s baby shower.The footage quickly made its rounds online, adding another chaotic chapter to]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/blueface-caught-in-wild-street-fight-nearly-knocked-out/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 15:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/blueface-caught-in-wild-street-fight-nearly-knocked-out/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Game Records Bl00d Related Video]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Game Records Bl00d Related Video]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/the-game-records-bl00d-related-video/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 07:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/the-game-records-bl00d-related-video/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Not Beating The Allegations: Bhad Bhabie Accused of Blackfishing…Again]]></title><description><![CDATA[Prince Williams / Bhad BabieStruggle rapper Bhad Bhabie is once again being accused of Blackfishing.<br />
Culture vulture Danielle Bregoli, aka the &ldquo;Cash Me Outside&rdquo; girl, is out here looking absolutely crazy once again.<br />
For those who need a refresher on the term &ldquo;Blackfishing,&rdquo; it&rsquo;s when a melanin-deficient person uses hair, makeup, and clothing to look like a Black or racially ambiguous person, and she is once again being hit with those allegations.Social media was all]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/not-beating-the-allegations-bhad-bhabie-accused-of-blackfishingagain/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 05:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/not-beating-the-allegations-bhad-bhabie-accused-of-blackfishingagain/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rick Ross’s Boo Feeds Him &amp; They Eat Pizza]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rick Ross’s Boo Feeds Him &amp; They Eat Pizza]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/rick-rosss-boo-feeds-him-amp-they-eat-pizza/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 02:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/rick-rosss-boo-feeds-him-amp-they-eat-pizza/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Army Offers Soldiers Time Off To Play ‘GTA 6,’ But There’s A Catch]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rockstar Games / GTA 6Desperate times call for desperate measures. An Army unit is using the highly anticipated game GTA 6 to keep its recruit numbers up.<br />
Spotted on Raw Story, the Fort Stewart, Georgia Army Unit is dangling four days off from duty to indulge in Rockstar Games&rsquo; forthcoming banger GTA 6.<br />
So what&rsquo;s the catch? Well, they have to reenlist in order to take advantage of the offer.<br />
Per Raw Story:<br />
An Army unit at Fort Stewart, Georgia, is offering active-duty soldiers a four]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/army-offers-soldiers-time-off-to-play-gta-6-but-theres-a-catch/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 01:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/army-offers-soldiers-time-off-to-play-gta-6-but-theres-a-catch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Druski Stands On Business For Drake Amid Kendrick Lamar Tension]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: SEGA / Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth / DruskiDruski drew a line in the sand and continues to stand on business.Back in June 2025, a video went viral showing Druski seemingly ignoring Kendrick Lamar at an awards show, during a time when his close friend Drake and Kenny were in the heat of their highly publicized battle.&nbsp;Now, more than a year later, Druski is doubling down and making it clear that he stands on loyalty, and had The Boy&rsquo;s back.&ldquo;That&rsquo;s my brother. I do]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/druski-stands-on-business-for-drake-amid-kendrick-lamar-tension/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 22:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/druski-stands-on-business-for-drake-amid-kendrick-lamar-tension/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘NBA 2K27’ Preview:  Listening To The Community]]></title><description><![CDATA[Visual Concepts / 2K2K and Visual Concepts pulled out all the stops for this year&rsquo;s big reveal for NBA 2K27 during Community Day. Popular NBA 2K streamers and press (including HHW Gaming) were invited to the impressive Intuit Dome, the home of the Los Angeles Clippers, to see what the next installment of the popular basketball video game franchise has to offer to its loyal community; we even got some time with the game.Like other annual sports video game releases, the NBA 2K franchise is i]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/nba-2k27-preview-listening-to-the-community/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 22:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/nba-2k27-preview-listening-to-the-community/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Biggie’s Son Files Legal Challenge Over Grandmother’s Final Will]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Marc Piasecki / GettyBiggie&rsquo;s son, Christopher Wallace Jr., is challenging his late grandmother&rsquo;s will, alleging that the document was drastically changed shortly before her transition.Prior to Voleta Wallace&rsquo;s passing, a will dated 2020 reportedly outlined how her assests would be distributed among her grandchildren. The estate included her fur collection, jewerly, music awards presented to Biggie, a Mercedes-Benz SUV, property in Jamaica and various other assets.Howev]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/biggies-son-files-legal-challenge-over-grandmothers-final-will/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 20:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/biggies-son-files-legal-challenge-over-grandmothers-final-will/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Maino Says Hip-Hop Has “No Standard” Anymore: “Anybody Can Be A Rapper”]]></title><description><![CDATA[Maino Says Hip-Hop Has “No Standard” Anymore: “Anybody Can Be A Rapper”]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/maino-says-hip-hop-has-no-standard-anymore-anybody-can-be-a-rapper/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 20:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/maino-says-hip-hop-has-no-standard-anymore-anybody-can-be-a-rapper/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wu-Tang Is For The Gamers: “C.R.E.A.M.” Featured In New ‘Call Of Duty’ Trailer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Activision / Infinity WardWu-Tang Clan&rsquo;s influence has reached another generation of gamers. The group&rsquo;s classic &ldquo;C.R.E.A.M.&rdquo; is featured prominently in a new trailer for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/wu-tang-is-for-the-gamers-cream-featured-in-new-call-of-duty-trailer/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 19:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/wu-tang-is-for-the-gamers-cream-featured-in-new-call-of-duty-trailer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[&lsquo;L The L.A. Posse  Thomas &ndash; &lsquo;&amp; The L.A. Posse Were Alread]]></title><description><![CDATA[By: Todd &ldquo;DG&rdquo; DavisRapindustry.com<br />
___<br />
Long before hip-hop history was divided into eras and movements,&nbsp;Mikey D was earning his name the old-fashioned way: rhyme-for-rhyme in Queens.<br />
Born Michael Anthony Deering, the Laurelton MC came from a time when reputations were built in battles, not algorithms. His victory at the&nbsp;1988 New Music Seminar Battle for World Supremacy&nbsp;confirmed what his neighborhood already knew&mdash;Mikey could rhyme with anybody.<br />
But battling was o]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/lsquol-the-la-posse-thomas-ndash-lsquoamp-the-la-posse-were-alread/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 19:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/lsquol-the-la-posse-thomas-ndash-lsquoamp-the-la-posse-were-alread/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BEFORE IT WAS THE GOLDEN ERA: Mikey D &amp; The L.A. Posse Were Already Making History (Interview)]]></title><description><![CDATA[By: Todd &ldquo;DG&rdquo; DavisRapindustry.com<br />
___<br />
Long before hip-hop history was divided into eras and movements,&nbsp;Mikey D was earning his name the old-fashioned way: rhyme-for-rhyme in Queens.<br />
Born Michael Anthony Deering, the Laurelton MC came from a time when reputations were built in battles, not algorithms. His victory at the&nbsp;1988 New Music Seminar Battle for World Supremacy&nbsp;confirmed what his neighborhood already knew&mdash;Mikey could rhyme with anybody.<br />
But battling was o]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/before-it-was-the-golden-era-mikey-d-amp-the-la-posse-were-already-making-history-interview/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 19:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/before-it-was-the-golden-era-mikey-d-amp-the-la-posse-were-already-making-history-interview/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tupac Murder Trial – Day 4 (Live Updates)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Today is day four of the trial of Duane &lsquo;Keffe D&rsquo; Davis, accused of orchestrating the murder of rapper Tupac Shakur in Las Vegas in 1996.<br />
Prosecutors on Wednesday said that they have a five-hour video to present as evidence in the trial of Duane &ldquo;Keffe D&rdquo; Davis. Testimony is expected to resume at 1 p.m. today.<br />
On Wednesday, former FBI Special Agent Wade Lee said that in an interview, Davis denied knowing who killed Shakur. Davis told investigators that he was angry about]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/tupac-murder-trial-day-4-live-updates/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 18:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/tupac-murder-trial-day-4-live-updates/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cocaine Proud Boys: Penn State Frat Boys Cut Coke As “Indoctrination”]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Dmitry Vinogradov / GettyA investigation into two fraternities at Pennsylvania State University revealed an intricate drug trafficking operation where members and pledges were allegedly enlisted to cut and package cocaine for sale.Fourteen individuals were criminally charged by the Pennsylvania Attorney General&rsquo;s office on Monday (Aug. 17). Thirteen were members of the Delta Epsilon and Sigma Chi fraternities at Penn State during 2023 and 2024 when the trafficking took place &ndash]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/cocaine-proud-boys-penn-state-frat-boys-cut-coke-as-indoctrination/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 18:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/cocaine-proud-boys-penn-state-frat-boys-cut-coke-as-indoctrination/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nike Stocks Continue To Crater For The 5th Year In A Row]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Nike / NIkeNike might still be the most popular sneaker brand out in these streets in 2026, but that sure as heck isn&rsquo;t reflected in its stock value as the swoosh brand continues to see stock prices plummet something horrible for the fifth consecutive year in a row.According to Complex, Nike shares dropped another 4% on Aug. 17, and hit its lowest since 2014 as each share was valued at $39. This comes after Nike hit its stock peak in 2021, which was traded at $177.51 at the time. W]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/nike-stocks-continue-to-crater-for-the-5th-year-in-a-row/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 18:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/nike-stocks-continue-to-crater-for-the-5th-year-in-a-row/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Music IP Holdings Unveils Patent Portfolio &amp; Licensing for AI Music.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Music IP Holdings (MIH) today unveiled a broad patent framework for generative AI, designed to drive responsible innovation while providing additional ways to protect artists, songwriters and their music.<br />
Udio and GRAI are the first technology companies to license the MIH patents, supporting the development of licensed AI services including covers, remixes and a wide range of interactive music experiences. The licenses also provide additional protections designed to address the unauthorized redi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/music-ip-holdings-unveils-patent-portfolio-amp-licensing-for-ai-music/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 18:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/music-ip-holdings-unveils-patent-portfolio-amp-licensing-for-ai-music/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A-F-R-O – ‘Tony Hawk’ ft. K.I.D. Casper, Baller Brown, Eighty Spadez, and Felcon]]></title><description><![CDATA[The post A-F-R-O &ndash; &lsquo;Tony Hawk&rsquo; ft. K.I.D. Casper, Baller Brown, Eighty Spadez, and Felcon first appeared on Rap Industry: New Hip Hop, Rap Videos, Music, News, &amp; more..]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/a-f-r-o-tony-hawk-ft-kid-casper-baller-brown-eighty-spadez-and-felcon/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 17:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/a-f-r-o-tony-hawk-ft-kid-casper-baller-brown-eighty-spadez-and-felcon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Melania Trump’s Secret Beef With Natalie Harp Revealed]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: The Washington Post / GettyA long-time biographer of Trump has shared details that the absence of First Lady Melania Trump from the White House could be due to her secret power struggle with Natalie Harp, a young aide glued to President Donald Trump&rsquo;s side.The 35-year-old&rsquo;s prominence sharply lies in contrast to the First Lady Melania Trump&rsquo;s presence. Michael Wolff, a journalist and former friend of the president as well as his biographer, alleges that the contrast lie]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/melania-trumps-secret-beef-with-natalie-harp-revealed/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 17:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/melania-trumps-secret-beef-with-natalie-harp-revealed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jalen Brunson Makes Special Guest Appearance At Fat Joe’s Birthday Party]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: SAUL LOEB / GettyThe summer of 2026 has been one for the books for New Yorkers as not only does the city have a mayor in Mamdani that&rsquo;s actually out here doing what he can to improve the everyday lives of it&rsquo;s citizens and boasting about it on social media, but Jalen Brunson has officially been crowned the King of New York after bringing the Big Apple it&rsquo;s first NBA Championship in 53 years.That being said, you can only imagine how happy life-long Knicks fan, Fat Joe wa]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/jalen-brunson-makes-special-guest-appearance-at-fat-joes-birthday-party/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 17:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/jalen-brunson-makes-special-guest-appearance-at-fat-joes-birthday-party/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ms. Cathy Hughes: Urban One’s Visionary Leader Continues To Pave The Way In Black Media]]></title><description><![CDATA[&#10005;There&rsquo;s a celebration at the headquarters of Urban One. Ms. Cathy Hughes, Founder and Chairperson of the largest Black-owned multimedia conglomerate in the nation, was awarded the key to the city on July 15 &mdash; a long overdue recognition in Washington, D.C., where she has spoken truth to power for over 55 years and counting.&ldquo;I am always thinking in terms of what&rsquo;s next,&rdquo; she says inside Radio One offices. &ldquo;What&rsquo;s the next thing to be done? I never]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/ms-cathy-hughes-urban-ones-visionary-leader-continues-to-pave-the-way-in-black-media/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 16:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/ms-cathy-hughes-urban-ones-visionary-leader-continues-to-pave-the-way-in-black-media/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Charlamagne Tha God Has Warning For America In Connection To Trump Administration]]></title><description><![CDATA[Charlamagne Tha God, at times, uses his massive platform at The Breakfast Club to share his views about the political happenings of the day. Via Tuesday&rsquo;s broadcast (August 18), Charlamagne Tha God spoke out against a financial move that President Donald Trump made, which would allow his family to skirt regulation, prompting the host to utter a grim warning.<br />
Responding to the news that the Trump family&rsquo;s cryptocurrency business, World Liberty Financial, will operate its own bank, Cha]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/charlamagne-tha-god-has-warning-for-america-in-connection-to-trump-administration/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 00:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/charlamagne-tha-god-has-warning-for-america-in-connection-to-trump-administration/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chance The Rapper Earns 11 New RIAA Certifications As ‘Coloring Book’ Goes Platinum.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chance the Rapper has earned 11 new RIAA certifications from his landmark mixtape Coloring Book, including 4x Platinum for &ldquo;No Problem,&rdquo; 2x Platinum for &ldquo;Juke Jam,&rdquo; and Platinum certifications for &ldquo;Same Drugs,&rdquo; &ldquo;Smoke Break,&rdquo; &ldquo;Summer Friends,&rdquo; &ldquo;Angels,&rdquo; &ldquo;All We Got,&rdquo; and &ldquo;All Night.&rdquo; &ldquo;Mixtape,&rdquo; &ldquo;How Great,&rdquo; and &ldquo;Finish Line / Drown&rdquo; have each been certified Gold.<br />
&n]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/chance-the-rapper-earns-11-new-riaa-certifications-as-coloring-book-goes-platinum/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 23:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/chance-the-rapper-earns-11-new-riaa-certifications-as-coloring-book-goes-platinum/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ICE Agents Told They Cannot Wear Meta Glasses While On Duty]]></title><description><![CDATA[Meta<br />
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents can&rsquo;t sport Meta Glasses while terrorizing American citizens and immigrants.<br />
According to a memo obtained by The New York Times, ICE told its employees that using Meta Glasses is prohibited because &ldquo;the use of Meta Glasses or similar devices could unintentionally capture, record, or transmit sensitive information, potentially compromising privacy and legal protections.&rdquo;<br />
ICE agents are not the only ones impacted by this polic]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/ice-agents-told-they-cannot-wear-meta-glasses-while-on-duty/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 23:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/ice-agents-told-they-cannot-wear-meta-glasses-while-on-duty/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sen. Darline Graham Stumbles In South Carolina Senate Debate]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sen. Darline Graham, the sister of the late Sen. Lindsey Graham, stumbled during a South Carolina Senate debate over a question regarding national security. In her answer, Sen. Darline Graham casually admitted she isn&rsquo;t informed on national security matters, something her brother prided himself on.As seen in the Associated Press, Sen. Darline Graham, who was ceremoniously sworn in to serve in her brother&rsquo;s place in July, is hoping to retain the seat against challenger Rep. Ralph Norm]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/sen-darline-graham-stumbles-in-south-carolina-senate-debate/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 23:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/sen-darline-graham-stumbles-in-south-carolina-senate-debate/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fabolous &ldquo;Lorena Freestyle,&rdquo; Busta Rhymes &amp; J Dilla ft. Lil Wayne &ldquo;Talk Ya Sh*t&rdquo; &amp; More | Daily Visuals 8.18.26]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Handout / Epic RecordsAt one point of his career Fabolous was considered one of the greatest lyricists the rap game had ever seen (he truly is) and though as of late he&rsquo;s been more focused on the podcast game than rapping, the Brooklyn representative does pop out here and there to remind y&rsquo;all he&rsquo;s still got a deadly pen in his backpocket.&nbsp;Dropping off some new visuals to &ldquo;Lorena Freestyle,&rdquo; Fab shows the Dominican community lots of love and after takin]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/fabolous-ldquolorena-freestylerdquo-busta-rhymes-amp-j-dilla-ft-lil-wayne-ldquotalk-ya-shtrdquo-amp-more-daily-visuals-81826/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 23:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/fabolous-ldquolorena-freestylerdquo-busta-rhymes-amp-j-dilla-ft-lil-wayne-ldquotalk-ya-shtrdquo-amp-more-daily-visuals-81826/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tupac Murder Trial – Day 3 (Live Updates)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Today is day three of the trial of Duane &lsquo;Keffe D&rsquo; Davis, accused of orchestrating the murder of rapper Tupac Shakur in Las Vegas in 1996.<br />
Today is a half-day of testimony that is set to begin at 1 p.m. While it&rsquo;s unclear who exactly will testify or what the order of witnesses will be, the testimony on Tuesday referred to Marion &lsquo;Suge&rsquo; Knight and Death Row Records. Knight was on the prosecution&rsquo;s witness list, but has said he would not be cooperative if forced]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/tupac-murder-trial-day-3-live-updates/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 22:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/tupac-murder-trial-day-3-live-updates/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philadelphia Rapper, D4M Skiano’s Killers Sentenced Six Years After His Murder]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: @d4mskiano / InstagramSix years after the untimely murder of Philadelphia rapper D4M Skiano, justice has finally been served.Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner announced that Bahij Dini and Donovan K. Williams have been convicted in connection with the murder of the 18-year-old rapper.Dini was sentenced to 13-and-a-half to 42 years in prison, while Williams received a life sentence without the possibility of parole.According to Krasner, it took authorities 15 months to apprehen]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/philadelphia-rapper-d4m-skianos-killers-sentenced-six-years-after-his-murder/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 22:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/philadelphia-rapper-d4m-skianos-killers-sentenced-six-years-after-his-murder/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[F**k Them Kids Season 2 Loading: HBO Confirms Return of ‘It: Welcome To Derry’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brooke Palmer/HBOEveryone&rsquo;s favorite dancing and child-devouring clown, Pennywise, will return for a second season of HBO&rsquo;s popular&nbsp;It&nbsp;prequel series,&nbsp;Welcome To Derry.According to Deadline, it was only a matter of time before the network was going to renew the series that expands the It universe masterfully crafted in two films from Andy and Barbara Muschetti, and that HBO was waiting to learn more about where season two was going creatively before announcing the news]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/fk-them-kids-season-2-loading-hbo-confirms-return-of-it-welcome-to-derry/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 20:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/fk-them-kids-season-2-loading-hbo-confirms-return-of-it-welcome-to-derry/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lil Durk Judge Allows 6ix9ine Interview Clip Into Evidence Ahead Of Trial]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Rapper Lil Durk Mugshot / Broward County Clerk of the CourtsLil Durk upcoming trial is adding another piece to the evidence vault.Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald has ruled that prosecutors can present a clip from a 6ix9ine interview with DJ Akademiks, where the controversial rapper discussed Durk&rsquo;s relationship with his late friend, King Von.During the interview, 6ix9ine questioned why Durk has not &ldquo;slid for Von.&rdquo;&ldquo;What is Durk doing [to avenge Von&rsquo;s death]? He&r]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/lil-durk-judge-allows-6ix9ine-interview-clip-into-evidence-ahead-of-trial/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 19:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/lil-durk-judge-allows-6ix9ine-interview-clip-into-evidence-ahead-of-trial/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Camp Flog Gnaw Carnival Announces 2026 Official Lineup.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Following another immediate sellout, Camp Flog Gnaw Carnival unveils the line up for the twelfth edition of the festival that has rapidly become one of the premiere moments of the annual music calendar. The brainchild of Tyler, The Creator, this year&rsquo;s edition of the Los Angeles-based music festival will feature performances from artists including Future, Don Toliver, Steve Lacy, Turnstile, Not For Radio, Latin Mafia, 2hollis, Thee Sacred Souls, Wallows, and many more, along with a perform]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/camp-flog-gnaw-carnival-announces-2026-official-lineup/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 18:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/camp-flog-gnaw-carnival-announces-2026-official-lineup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SoundExchange Honors MC Lyte With Music Fairness Award.]]></title><description><![CDATA[SoundExchange, the largest neighboring rights collective in the world, today announced MC Lyte has received the SoundExchange Music Fairness Award. The honor recognizes the pioneering hip-hop artist&rsquo;s legacy of advocacy, including her efforts to raise awareness, engage members of Congress, and urge passage of the American Music Fairness Act.<br />
&ldquo;MC Lyte has spent her career breaking barriers, elevating artists, and using her voice to drive meaningful change,&rdquo; said Michael Huppe, P]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/soundexchange-honors-mc-lyte-with-music-fairness-award/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 18:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/soundexchange-honors-mc-lyte-with-music-fairness-award/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[De La Soul &amp; Nas &ndash; &lsquo;Run It Back!!&rsquo;]]></title><description><![CDATA[&nbsp;<br />
from De La Soul&rsquo;s tenth studio album &ldquo;Cabin In The Sky&rdquo;The post De La Soul &amp; Nas &ndash; &lsquo;Run It Back!!&rsquo; first appeared on Rap Industry: New Hip Hop, Rap Videos, Music, News, &amp; more..]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/de-la-soul-amp-nas-ndash-lsquorun-it-backrsquo/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 17:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/de-la-soul-amp-nas-ndash-lsquorun-it-backrsquo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Grafh x Stove God Cooks – ‘1-800’]]></title><description><![CDATA[&nbsp;<br />
produced by George Getson.The post Grafh x Stove God Cooks &ndash; &lsquo;1-800&rsquo; first appeared on Rap Industry: New Hip Hop, Rap Videos, Music, News, &amp; more..]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/grafh-x-stove-god-cooks-1-800/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 17:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/grafh-x-stove-god-cooks-1-800/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jay Worthy, George Clinton &ndash; &lsquo;P of the Week&rsquo; ft. Leven Kali &amp; Larry June]]></title><description><![CDATA[The post Jay Worthy, George Clinton &ndash; &lsquo;P of the Week&rsquo; ft. Leven Kali &amp; Larry June first appeared on Rap Industry: New Hip Hop, Rap Videos, Music, News, &amp; more..]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/jay-worthy-george-clinton-ndash-lsquop-of-the-weekrsquo-ft-leven-kali-amp-larry-june/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 17:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/jay-worthy-george-clinton-ndash-lsquop-of-the-weekrsquo-ft-leven-kali-amp-larry-june/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kooley High – ‘The Glow’ ft Fly Anakin]]></title><description><![CDATA[&nbsp;<br />
Prod by Kev BrownThe post Kooley High &ndash; &lsquo;The Glow&rsquo; ft Fly Anakin first appeared on Rap Industry: New Hip Hop, Rap Videos, Music, News, &amp; more..]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/kooley-high-the-glow-ft-fly-anakin/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 17:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/kooley-high-the-glow-ft-fly-anakin/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Key Glock – ‘BIG 5’]]></title><description><![CDATA[The post Key Glock &ndash; &lsquo;BIG 5&rsquo; first appeared on Rap Industry: New Hip Hop, Rap Videos, Music, News, &amp; more..]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/key-glock-big-5/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 17:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/key-glock-big-5/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Young Thug Tells Youth To Chase Fame Over Riches]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Scott Dudelson / GettyYoung Thug has been making an effort to give back to the community, but this time, his advice to a group of students may have missed the mark.While speaking to students in Macon, Georgia, Thugger offered some interesting career advice, telling them no matter what path the choose, becoming famous is the most important thing.&ldquo;Whatever your job is, if your famous, your almost as important as the richest person in the world. We humans so fame is like the money for]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/young-thug-tells-youth-to-chase-fame-over-riches/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 16:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/young-thug-tells-youth-to-chase-fame-over-riches/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Leaked Video Reveals Apple’s AirPods That Are Equipped With A Camera]]></title><description><![CDATA[NurPhoto / AppleEven Apple can&rsquo;t seem to avoid leaks. A leaked video seemingly reveals Apple AirPods equipped with a camera.<br />
Yes, you read that correctly: the expensive in-ear accessories you lose all the time will seemingly feature a camera in the next model, according to a leaked video.<br />
Reputable website MacRumors, which primarily talks about Apple products, found the video showing off Apple&rsquo;s unreleased product buried in macOS Tahoe 26.7 Release Candidate.<br />
In the video, a man can]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/leaked-video-reveals-apples-airpods-that-are-equipped-with-a-camera/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 04:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/leaked-video-reveals-apples-airpods-that-are-equipped-with-a-camera/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Trailer from Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 featuring Wu-Tang’s “C.R.E.A.M.” Beta Drops this Weekend.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Check out the new trailer from Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 featuring Wu-Tang&rsquo;s &ldquo;C.R.E.A.M.&rdquo;, with characters in the trailer talking about Wu-Tang.<br />
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Weekend 1 of the highly-anticipated Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Beta kicks off this Friday, August 21 for players who have digitally pre-ordered the game on XBOX X/S, PlayStation 5, and PC.<br />
Weekend 2 of the Beta begins on Friday, August 28, which is available for players on all platforms, including Nintendo Switch]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/new-trailer-from-call-of-duty-modern-warfare-4-featuring-wu-tangs-cream-beta-drops-this-weekend/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 23:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/new-trailer-from-call-of-duty-modern-warfare-4-featuring-wu-tangs-cream-beta-drops-this-weekend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[J. Cole Gives Cleveland One Of His Most Vulnerable Performances From The Fall-Off Tour]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: David Peters / Courtesy of DreamvilleJ. Cole&rsquo;s The Fall-Off Tour made its stop in Cleveland, and the night got emotional.Jermaine ran through several fan-favorite records from his latest project, including &ldquo;Two Six&rdquo; and WHO TF IZ U.&rdquo; However, the highlight of the night came when Cole tapped back int his 2014 Forest Hill Drive bag and performer &ldquo;Love Yourz.&rdquo;The moment took an emotional turn when the Fayetteville MC became visibly overwhelmed and began t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/j-cole-gives-cleveland-one-of-his-most-vulnerable-performances-from-the-fall-off-tour/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 22:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/j-cole-gives-cleveland-one-of-his-most-vulnerable-performances-from-the-fall-off-tour/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sen. Jon Ossoff Draws MAGA Rage After Natalie Harp Trump Jab]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sen. Jon Ossoff is currently on the campaign trail for his reelection bid for his Senate seat, wowing crowds with speeches that have gained national attention. Over the weekend, Sen. Jon Ossoff took a jab at frequent target President Donald Trump, remarking on his always-present aide, Natalie Harp, which drew anger from the MAGA faithful.Sen. Jon Ossoff was in Atlanta on Sunday (August 16) at a rally, delivering a speech that sent shockwaves through the nation for its direct attack on President]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/sen-jon-ossoff-draws-maga-rage-after-natalie-harp-trump-jab/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 20:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/sen-jon-ossoff-draws-maga-rage-after-natalie-harp-trump-jab/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lil Durk Allegedly Rejected Peace Offering In Text Messages Ahead Of Trial]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Rapper Lil Durk Mugshot / Broward County Clerk of the CourtsLil Durk is facing new evidence that could add another layer to his upcoming murder-for-hire trial.The case stems from the long-running fued between Durk and Quando Rondo following the 2020 killing of Durk;s close friend, King Von. Prosecutors allege that Smurk retaliated by arranging a shooting targeting Rondo. Instead, Rondo&rsquo;s cousins, Lul Pab, was shot and killed.Now, court documents reportedly reveal text messages that]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/lil-durk-allegedly-rejected-peace-offering-in-text-messages-ahead-of-trial/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 19:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/lil-durk-allegedly-rejected-peace-offering-in-text-messages-ahead-of-trial/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ABC Sues Trump’s FCC Over Free Speech]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Brandon Bell / GettyOn Tuesday (August 18), ABC filed a lawsuit against the Federal Communication Commission (FCC) in federal court, claiming that regulatory actions and an investigation was part of the Trump administration&rsquo;s agenda to restrict its free speech.&ldquo;Acting through the Federal Communications Commission, the Administration has waged a retaliatory campaign against ABC for a single reason: it disapproves of what ABC broadcasts,&rdquo; the lawsuit filed in Washington D]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/abc-sues-trumps-fcc-over-free-speech/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 19:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/abc-sues-trumps-fcc-over-free-speech/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tupac Murder Trial: Day 1 Begins With Interviews Of Duane ‘Keffe D’ Davis Admitting He Was Involved]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Pool / GettyThe long-awaited murder trial surrounding Tupac Shakur&rsquo;s 1996 murder is officially underway, with prosecutors and the defense wasting no time presenting sharply different versions of what led to the rapper&rsquo;s death. Opening statements began Aug. 17, with Duane &ldquo;Keffe D&rdquo; Davis at the center of the case. Prosecutors allege Davis played a key role in the events that led to Tupac being shot in a drive-by attack near the Las Vegas Strip in September 1996.Tu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/tupac-murder-trial-day-1-begins-with-interviews-of-duane-keffe-d-davis-admitting-he-was-involved/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 19:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/tupac-murder-trial-day-1-begins-with-interviews-of-duane-keffe-d-davis-admitting-he-was-involved/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Drake, Cardi B, Don Toliver, Megan Thee Stallion &amp; More Up For &ldquo;BEST HIP-HOP&rdquo; at Upcoming 2026 VMAs.]]></title><description><![CDATA[The list of nominees for the 2026 MTV VIDEO MUSIC AWARDS (&ldquo;VMAs&rdquo;) was announced today, recognizing artists whose work during the last 12 months has pioneered the music industry and been the catalysts of global buzz. The &ldquo;VMAs&rdquo; will broadcast live from Los Angeles on Sunday, Sept. 27 (7:30-9:30 PM, ET/4:30-6:30 PM, PT) on the CBS Television Network, simulcast on MTV and stream on Paramount+* in the U.S. The show will also be available globally the next day on Paramount+ an]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/drake-cardi-b-don-toliver-megan-thee-stallion-amp-more-up-for-ldquobest-hip-hoprdquo-at-upcoming-2026-vmas/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 19:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/drake-cardi-b-don-toliver-megan-thee-stallion-amp-more-up-for-ldquobest-hip-hoprdquo-at-upcoming-2026-vmas/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BEST HIP-HOPDrake, Cardi B, Don Toliver, Megan Thee Stallion &amp; More Up For &ldquo;BEST HIP-HOP&rdquo; at Upcoming 2026 VMAs.]]></title><description><![CDATA[The list of nominees for the 2026 MTV VIDEO MUSIC AWARDS (&ldquo;VMAs&rdquo;) was announced today, recognizing artists whose work during the last 12 months has pioneered the music industry and been the catalysts of global buzz. The &ldquo;VMAs&rdquo; will broadcast live from Los Angeles on Sunday, Sept. 27 (7:30-9:30 PM, ET/4:30-6:30 PM, PT) on the CBS Television Network, simulcast on MTV and stream on Paramount+* in the U.S. The show will also be available globally the next day on Paramount+ an]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/best-hip-hopdrake-cardi-b-don-toliver-megan-thee-stallion-amp-more-up-for-ldquobest-hip-hoprdquo-at-upcoming-2026-vmas/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 19:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/best-hip-hopdrake-cardi-b-don-toliver-megan-thee-stallion-amp-more-up-for-ldquobest-hip-hoprdquo-at-upcoming-2026-vmas/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tupac Murder Trial – Day 2]]></title><description><![CDATA[Today is day two of the trial of Duane &lsquo;Keffe D&rsquo; Davis, accused of orchestrating the murder of rapper Tupac Shakur in Las Vegas in 1996.<br />
Today we are expected to hear continued testimony from prosecution witnesses, including police, witnesses and possibly family members.<br />
On Monday, both sides laid out their cases: Prosecutors said Davis&rsquo; own statements are proof of their accusations, while the defense argue that none of those statements were verified or made as part of the inve]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/tupac-murder-trial-day-2/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 18:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/tupac-murder-trial-day-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BEST HIP-HOP” at Upcoming 2026 VMAs.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Today is day two of the trial of Duane &lsquo;Keffe D&rsquo; Davis, accused of orchestrating the murder of rapper Tupac Shakur in Las Vegas in 1996.<br />
Today we are expected to hear continued testimony from prosecution witnesses, including police, witnesses and possibly family members.<br />
On Monday, both sides laid out their cases: Prosecutors said Davis&rsquo; own statements are proof of their accusations, while the defense argue that none of those statements were verified or made as part of the inve]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/best-hip-hop-at-upcoming-2026-vmas/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 18:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/best-hip-hop-at-upcoming-2026-vmas/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hit-Boy – ‘CLASH’]]></title><description><![CDATA[&nbsp;<br />
&ldquo;CLASH&rdquo; from HITstory 2: SUCCESS IS A DIRTY WORD, written, produced and performed by Hit-Boy.The post Hit-Boy &ndash; &lsquo;CLASH&rsquo; first appeared on Rap Industry: New Hip Hop, Rap Videos, Music, News, &amp; more..]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/hit-boy-clash/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 17:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/hit-boy-clash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ye &amp; Don Toliver &ndash; &lsquo;OK&rsquo;]]></title><description><![CDATA[&nbsp;<br />
Directed by Bianca CensoriThe post Ye &amp; Don Toliver &ndash; &lsquo;OK&rsquo; first appeared on Rap Industry: New Hip Hop, Rap Videos, Music, News, &amp; more..]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/ye-amp-don-toliver-ndash-lsquookrsquo/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 17:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/ye-amp-don-toliver-ndash-lsquookrsquo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Drake Chimes In On DJ Akademiks’ Beef With Rob Markman]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rob Markman is currently clashing with DJ Akademiks after the veteran music journalist hit back at an inflammatory tweet. In response, DJ Akademiks went on a tirade against Rob Markman on his livestream, with Drake adding himself to the mix.On Monday (August 18), Rob Markman took to YouTube to address DJ Akademiks throwing a jab his way regarding Markman&rsquo;s journalistic credentials, including the likes of Marc Lamont Hill and Loren Lorosa in the shot.<br />
Ak was referencing the accusations Drak]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/drake-chimes-in-on-dj-akademiks-beef-with-rob-markman/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 17:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/drake-chimes-in-on-dj-akademiks-beef-with-rob-markman/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Omarion – ‘ ‘Reas‘Re’ ft.’ ft. Lyne]]></title><description><![CDATA[&nbsp;<br />
Video By: ShotByStarksModel: Myori GrangerThe post Omarion &ndash; &lsquo;Reasons&rsquo; first appeared on Rap Industry: New Hip Hop, Rap Videos, Music, News, &amp; more..]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/omarion-reasre-ft-ft-lyne/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 17:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/omarion-reasre-ft-ft-lyne/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Omarion – ‘Reasons’]]></title><description><![CDATA[&nbsp;<br />
Video By: ShotByStarksModel: Myori GrangerThe post Omarion &ndash; &lsquo;Reasons&rsquo; first appeared on Rap Industry: New Hip Hop, Rap Videos, Music, News, &amp; more..]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/omarion-reasons/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 17:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/omarion-reasons/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA YoungBoy Appears To Be In Hot Water With Wife, “Come Home”]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Julia Beverly / GettyNBA YoungBoy has fans wondering if there is trouble in paradise with his wife, Jazlyn Mychelle.The Louisiana rapper recently shared a cryptic message on his Instagram Story that appeared to be directed at someone close to him. While YoungBoy didn&rsquo;t mention Jazlyn by name, fans online quickly speculated that the message was about his wife.&ldquo;Honestly I feel like I lost the only thing complete my family but it&rsquo;s cool, 5 I love you you need to come home]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/nba-youngboy-appears-to-be-in-hot-water-with-wife-come-home/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 15:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/nba-youngboy-appears-to-be-in-hot-water-with-wife-come-home/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ebro Bigs Up Tyga, Internet Gangs Up On Him]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ebro isn&rsquo;t one to shrink behind the microphone and often offers strong opinions regarding the music industry at large. In his latest comments that caused a stir, Ebro seemingly defended&nbsp;Tyga, saying the West Coast rapper has notched a hit for 15 years straight.Ebro was speaking with his Rap Life Review show cohorts when the topic turned to Tyga. After being humorously called out for placing the &ldquo;Taste&rdquo; rapper on his personal Mt. Rushmore, the former Hot 97 host fired back]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/ebro-bigs-up-tyga-internet-gangs-up-on-him/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 01:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/ebro-bigs-up-tyga-internet-gangs-up-on-him/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boxer Claressa Shields Dominates Kaye Scott In Middleweight Clash]]></title><description><![CDATA[Claressa Shields notched another win in her storied boxing career, dropping three weight classes to take on Kaye Scott in a middleweight clash. In doing so, Shields, who is also the undisputed heavyweight champion, reclaimed the WBA and WBC middleweight titles in the rout.Claressa Shields, 31, returned to the middleweight division where she was formerly its undisputed champion to face Kaye Scott, a game but largely untested fighter, who stood toe to toe with Shields.<br />
Scott threw heavy shots, but]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/boxer-claressa-shields-dominates-kaye-scott-in-middleweight-clash/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 00:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/boxer-claressa-shields-dominates-kaye-scott-in-middleweight-clash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tony Yayo Details Travis Scott’s Dust Up With G-Unit, Says “He Had An Ego”]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Getty Images / Tony Yayo / Travis ScottTony Yayo went into detail about G-Unit&rsquo;s run-in with&nbsp;Travis Scott,&nbsp;and basically it was over nothing.<br />
While speaking with the Breakfast Club, 50 Cent&rsquo;s favorite hypeman was asked about the tense moment between Scott and the Queen&rsquo;s rap stable, G-Unit.<br />
Yayo reluctantly broke down the situation with Scott, who has famously gotten into altercations with other celebs and is well known for being a d*** and will react if he do]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/tony-yayo-details-travis-scotts-dust-up-with-g-unit-says-he-had-an-ego/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 23:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/tony-yayo-details-travis-scotts-dust-up-with-g-unit-says-he-had-an-ego/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mike Tyson Sheds A Tear During Interview With Conway The Machine On ‘Rippin’ 2gether’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Youtube / Youtube&ldquo;Iron&rdquo; Mike Tyson has long been considered one of the baddest men to ever walk the face of this Earth, but &ldquo;The Champ&rdquo; is also known for his love of pigeons and overall empathy, and the latter was on full display in a recent sit-down the legendary boxer had with gangsta rapper Conway The Machine.In a clip Conway shared from an interview with Tyson for his podcast, Rippin&rsquo; 2gether, Conway explained to Tyson how getting shot in the head and ne]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/mike-tyson-sheds-a-tear-during-interview-with-conway-the-machine-on-rippin-2gether/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 23:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/mike-tyson-sheds-a-tear-during-interview-with-conway-the-machine-on-rippin-2gether/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cadet Bone Spurs Trump Insults USS Abraham Lincoln’s Sailors]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Tasos Katopodis / GettyThe plight of sailors on the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier expressed by their families were abruptly dismissed by President Donald Trump. It&rsquo;s the latest troubling development for those troops deployed in the Middle East in the war against Iran that the administration began in February.Trump spoke to reporters briefly at Joint Base Andrews last Friday (Aug. 14) who asked him about the growing concerns expressed by family members of service members on t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/cadet-bone-spurs-trump-insults-uss-abraham-lincolns-sailors/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 22:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/cadet-bone-spurs-trump-insults-uss-abraham-lincolns-sailors/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Quavo And Pharrell Take A Random Side Quest To Disneyland]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: @Quavo / InstagramQuavo and Pharrell pulled up to the happiest place on Earth, Disneyland.Living their best lives would be an understatement. The unexpected link-up quickly went viral, not only because of how random the side quest was, but because Pharrell was spotted rocking a pair of unreleased Adidas.The two hitmakers have also been spending time together in the studio. Pharrell recently produced Quavo&rsquo;s latest single, &ldquo;Trance,&rdquo; adding another major record to his lon]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/quavo-and-pharrell-take-a-random-side-quest-to-disneyland/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 22:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/quavo-and-pharrell-take-a-random-side-quest-to-disneyland/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[J. Stone: Loyalty Built It, Loss Tested It, the Marathon Continues (Interview)]]></title><description><![CDATA[By: Todd &ldquo;DG&rdquo; DavisRapindustry.com<br />
___<br />
In South Central Los Angeles, loyalty isn&rsquo;t something you put in a caption. It&rsquo;s measured by who was there before the lights came on&mdash;and who remains when they go out.<br />
J. Stone knows both sides of that equation.&nbsp;<br />
Raised in Crenshaw, Stone started rhyming at eight, long before anybody knew where the journey would lead. As teenagers, he and Nipsey Hussle weren&rsquo;t yet neighborhood heroes or representatives of a movement&m]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/j-stone-loyalty-built-it-loss-tested-it-the-marathon-continues-interview/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 19:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/j-stone-loyalty-built-it-loss-tested-it-the-marathon-continues-interview/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hakeem Jeffries Says Medicare For All is Not On His Agenda]]></title><description><![CDATA[Prince Williams / Hakeem JeffriesHouse Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries more than likely left a sour taste in the mouths of progressives after revealing he is not down with the DSA agenda or Medicare for All.Jeffries, who is eyeing the House speakership as Republicans continue to prove to be wildly unpopular, spoke with&nbsp;Meet the Press&rsquo;&nbsp;Kristen Welker&nbsp;and was asked whether he backs single-payer health proposals, aka Medicare for All, a measure he previously supported before cl]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/hakeem-jeffries-says-medicare-for-all-is-not-on-his-agenda/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 19:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/hakeem-jeffries-says-medicare-for-all-is-not-on-his-agenda/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pooh Shiesty’s ‘All Eyes On Shiesty’ Lands Billboard Top 10]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Paras Griffin / GettyDespite the legal trouble Pooh Shiesty has faced, the Memphis rapper is still making noise in the music industry.<br />
His latest album, All Eyes On Shiest, has officially landed in the Billboard 200 Top 10. The project marks Pooh&rsquo;s first full-length album in five years, following the success of his 2021 debut, Shiesty Season, which was packed with standout records.One song in particular helped kickstart the hype around Pooh, &ldquo;Back In Blood&rdquo; featuring Li]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/pooh-shiestys-all-eyes-on-shiesty-lands-billboard-top-10/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 19:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/pooh-shiestys-all-eyes-on-shiesty-lands-billboard-top-10/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LL COOL J, Lil&rsquo; Kim, SWV, Method Man, Redman, The LOX &amp; more On Deck for Rock The Bells&rsquo; Home for the Holidays.]]></title><description><![CDATA[This Thanksgiving weekend, Hip-Hop is coming home. Rock The Bells Festival returns to Prudential Center on Sunday, November 29, bringing generations of fans together to close out Hip-Hop History Month with a celebration of the artists, music and culture that continue to shape Hip-Hop around the world.<br />
Founded by LL COOL J and produced by Rock The Bells and the Black Promoters Collective (BPC), Rock The Bells Festival brings Hip-Hop Home for the Holidays, celebrating the music that raised us, the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/ll-cool-j-lilrsquo-kim-swv-method-man-redman-the-lox-amp-more-on-deck-for-rock-the-bellsrsquo-home-for-the-holidays/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 19:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/ll-cool-j-lilrsquo-kim-swv-method-man-redman-the-lox-amp-more-on-deck-for-rock-the-bellsrsquo-home-for-the-holidays/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trial Begins in Tupac Shakur’s 1996 Killing in Las Vegas.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tupac Shakur fans arrived at a Las Vegas courthouse Monday for opening statements in the trial of a man accused of orchestrating the legendary rapper&rsquo;s killing, the start of weeks of testimony revisiting what happened on a Las Vegas night nearly 30 years ago.<br />
Duane &ldquo;Keffe D&rdquo; Davis, 63, is charged with murder with a deadly weapon with the intent to promote, further or assist a criminal gang in the rapper&rsquo;s death. He pleaded not guilty, but if convicted, faces life in priso]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/trial-begins-in-tupac-shakurs-1996-killing-in-las-vegas/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 18:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/trial-begins-in-tupac-shakurs-1996-killing-in-las-vegas/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yung Miami Responds To Tyla Denying “Chanel” Claims, “I Moved On”]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Kevin Winter / GettyYung Miami is putting the drama surrounding her version of the &ldquo;Chanel&rdquo; song behind her.The Florida rapper previously claimed she played a room full of people her &ldquo;Take Me To Chanel&rdquo; song, with Tyla reportedly among those&nbsp;in attendance. Months later, Tyla released her own song title &ldquo;Chanel,&rdquo; featuring a similar concept and hook.That prompted Caresha to speak out, suggesting the song was inspired by the record she previously pl]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/yung-miami-responds-to-tyla-denying-chanel-claims-i-moved-on/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 16:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/yung-miami-responds-to-tyla-denying-chanel-claims-i-moved-on/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chance The Rapper Celebrates 1-Year Anniversary of ‘STAR LINE’]]></title><description><![CDATA[This Saturday, August 15, marks the one-year anniversary of Chance The Rapper&rsquo;s STAR LINE, a project that found Chance exploring faith, identity and community through a broader Black diasporic lens. The 17-track album debuted at #2 on Spotify&rsquo;s Top Albums Debut USA Chart and #3 globally, introducing a new chapter in Chance&rsquo;s storytelling and creative evolution.<br />
Inspired in part by Chance&rsquo;s travels to Ghana and Jamaica, STAR LINE draws its name and creative foundation from]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/chance-the-rapper-celebrates-1-year-anniversary-of-star-line/</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2026 00:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/chance-the-rapper-celebrates-1-year-anniversary-of-star-line/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Social Media Is Frying Instagram’s New Logo Design]]></title><description><![CDATA[Meta / InstagramYou&rsquo;re not imagining things; after roughly ten years, Instagram changed its logo, and unfortunately for the Meta-owned social media platform, no one is rocking with it.Instagram retired its iconic cursive wordmark and replaced it with a new design that features both cursive and structured printed lettering.<br />
The new logo, which now lives on the top of your IG stories timeline, also features a different look for &ldquo;s,&rdquo; &ldquo;r,&rdquo; and &ldquo;g&rdquo; in the new]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/social-media-is-frying-instagrams-new-logo-design/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 23:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/social-media-is-frying-instagrams-new-logo-design/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pretty &amp; Petty 2.0: Cardi B Accuses Bia&rsquo;s Friend Of Sleeping With Offset During Their Marriage]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: handout / Atlantic RecordsCardi B has more to say about Bia as their ongoing feud continues.Fans thought Bardi might have cooled off after taking shots at the Boston MC on &ldquo;Pretty &amp; Petty,&rdquo; where she delivered a direct jab at Bia&rsquo;s catalog.&ldquo;Name five BIA songs, gun pointin&rsquo; to your head, boaw, you&rsquo;re dead.&rdquo;However, Cardi had more to get off her chest during a recent X Spaces rant, taking aim at Bia&rsquo;s image and career.&ldquo;There&rsquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/pretty-amp-petty-20-cardi-b-accuses-biarsquos-friend-of-sleeping-with-offset-during-their-marriage/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 21:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/pretty-amp-petty-20-cardi-b-accuses-biarsquos-friend-of-sleeping-with-offset-during-their-marriage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Joe Rogan Is Slowly Figuring Out Donald Trump Is A Grifter]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jeff Bottari / Joe Rogan / Donald TrumpIt took a while, but it looks like Joe Rogan is finally realizing what everyone else has already figured out about Donald Trump: he&rsquo;s an absolute grifter and sleazebag.<br />
Popular podcaster Joe Rogan is slowly figuring out that Trump is using the White House not only to stay out of jail, but also to line his pockets with cash.<br />
During a recent episode of the Joe Rogan Experience, Rogan learned about Trump&rsquo;s platform, Truth Social, selling subscriber]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/joe-rogan-is-slowly-figuring-out-donald-trump-is-a-grifter/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 20:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/joe-rogan-is-slowly-figuring-out-donald-trump-is-a-grifter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Biggest Takeaways From Nipsey Hussle &amp; Bino Rideaux &lsquo;PROLIFIC&rsquo; Album]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: @nipseyhussle / InstagramThe Marathon is far from over. Fans have new Nipsey Hussle music.Since the Los Angeles rapper&rsquo;s untimely passing, fans have yet to receive a full-length project of unreleased material. His brother, Blacc Sam, has continued to hold things down on the business side, keeping Hussle name alive while bringing many of Nipsey&rsquo;s visions to life.The Marathon clothing brand has continued to thrive, while Neighborhood&rsquo;s passion for the food industry also l]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/biggest-takeaways-from-nipsey-hussle-amp-bino-rideaux-lsquoprolificrsquo-album/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 19:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/biggest-takeaways-from-nipsey-hussle-amp-bino-rideaux-lsquoprolificrsquo-album/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Megan Thee Stallion Announces Partnership with Interscope Records &amp; Hot Girl Productions.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Today, three-time, Grammy award-winning artist, entrepreneur and philanthropist Megan Thee Stallion announced a partnership with Interscope Records, marking a major milestone in the next phase of her independent career.<br />
The alliance will provide Megan with global distribution and strategic support for her upcoming music releases while allowing the Houston native to retain complete ownership of her masters and publishing.<br />
Megan will continue to release music through her independent music and ente]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/megan-thee-stallion-announces-partnership-with-interscope-records-amp-hot-girl-productions/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 19:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/megan-thee-stallion-announces-partnership-with-interscope-records-amp-hot-girl-productions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Czarface Meets Frankie Pulitzer – “All It Takes Is One Bad Day”]]></title><description><![CDATA[&nbsp;<br />
Video &amp; Animation by TFU Studios<br />
Lyrics:<br />
Deck:<br />
i was handling my business i barely spokethey was speaking out my name now the bear is wokeyo you get it poppin and you swear you dope<br />
if you feelin you can hang homie here&rsquo;s the ropeyo deck put the set on smash<br />
sword swinging take your head off fastyall can bet your cash<br />
call money bet the neck go splash<br />
you would think i was working for united how i check those bagsand i stay with the finest of queens<br />
up the numbers on the livestr]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/czarface-meets-frankie-pulitzer-all-it-takes-is-one-bad-day/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 18:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/czarface-meets-frankie-pulitzer-all-it-takes-is-one-bad-day/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Erykah Badu &amp; The Alchemist Drop &ldquo;Witch Doctor&rdquo; From Upcoming LP]]></title><description><![CDATA[Erykah Badu and The Alchemist captured the eyes and hearts of hopeful Hip-Hop fans after announcing their upcoming joint project, tentatively known as Alan &amp; Abi. While the pair aren&rsquo;t fully on board with an actual name for the project, Erykah Badu and The Alchemist delivered a single, &ldquo;Witch Doctor,&rdquo; and the early returns online are in.&ldquo;Witch Doctor&rdquo; continues the magic between Erykah Badu&rsquo;s dreamy vocals and The Alchemist&rsquo;s stellar board work, whic]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/erykah-badu-amp-the-alchemist-drop-ldquowitch-doctorrdquo-from-upcoming-lp/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 18:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/erykah-badu-amp-the-alchemist-drop-ldquowitch-doctorrdquo-from-upcoming-lp/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Open Mike Eagle x Kenny Segal – ‘DOOMED!’ album + “Out to Lunch” Video.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Open Mike Eagle alongside innovative producer Kenny Segal release their new collaborative album DOOMED!, out now via Backwoodz Studioz, with worldwide physical distribution by Rhymesayers / Secretly.<br />
&nbsp;To coincide with the album&rsquo;s release, the two also share the video for the record&rsquo;s opening track, &ldquo;Out to Lunch.&rdquo; Following a string of tour dates in support of clipping., Open Mike Eagle will stay on the road this fall joining Armand Hammer on select dates of their to]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/open-mike-eagle-x-kenny-segal-doomed-album-out-to-lunch-video/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 18:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/open-mike-eagle-x-kenny-segal-doomed-album-out-to-lunch-video/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Open M Hussle &amp; Bino Rideaux &ndash; &lsquo;PROLIFIC &lsquo;DOOMED &rsquo; albuO&ldquo;Outoto Lunch&rdquo; Video.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Open Mike Eagle alongside innovative producer Kenny Segal release their new collaborative album DOOMED!, out now via Backwoodz Studioz, with worldwide physical distribution by Rhymesayers / Secretly.<br />
&nbsp;To coincide with the album&rsquo;s release, the two also share the video for the record&rsquo;s opening track, &ldquo;Out to Lunch.&rdquo; Following a string of tour dates in support of clipping., Open Mike Eagle will stay on the road this fall joining Armand Hammer on select dates of their to]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/open-m-hussle-amp-bino-rideaux-ndash-lsquoprolific-lsquodoomed-rsquo-albuoldquooutoto-lunchrdquo-video/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 18:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/open-m-hussle-amp-bino-rideaux-ndash-lsquoprolific-lsquodoomed-rsquo-albuoldquooutoto-lunchrdquo-video/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rapper NBA YoungBoy Moves to South Korea After Trump Pardon.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rapper NBA YoungBoy says he&rsquo;s living in South Korea after being pardoned by President Trump and he&rsquo;s not coming back.<br />
He appeared on the &ldquo;Open Thought&rdquo; podcast Tuesday to say he was happy to be living in Asia.<br />
&ldquo;It&rsquo;s very safe here and very clean,&rdquo; he said of his new home.<br />
When asked if he could ever see himself returning to the U.S., the &ldquo;Make No Sense&rdquo; rapper replied, &ldquo;Never in life. No.&rdquo;<br />
The 26-year-old rapper thanked the presid]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/rapper-nba-youngboy-moves-to-south-korea-after-trump-pardon/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 18:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/rapper-nba-youngboy-moves-to-south-korea-after-trump-pardon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rakim, Kurupt &amp; Masta Killa &ndash; &lsquo;Goin Down&rsquo;&rsquo; ft. Kokane]]></title><description><![CDATA[The post Nipsey Hussle &amp; Bino Rideaux &ndash; &lsquo;PROLIFIC&rsquo; album first appeared on Rap Industry: New Hip Hop, Rap Videos, Music, News, &amp; more..]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/rakim-kurupt-amp-masta-killa-ndash-lsquogoin-downrsquorsquo-ft-kokane/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 17:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/rakim-kurupt-amp-masta-killa-ndash-lsquogoin-downrsquorsquo-ft-kokane/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[E-40 x Busta Rhymes – ‘Play If You Want’]]></title><description><![CDATA[&nbsp;<br />
Directed by Jae SynthThe post E-40 x Busta Rhymes &ndash; &lsquo;Play If You Want&rsquo; first appeared on Rap Industry: New Hip Hop, Rap Videos, Music, News, &amp; more..]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/e-40-x-busta-rhymes-play-if-you-want/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 17:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/e-40-x-busta-rhymes-play-if-you-want/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ms. Lauryn Hill &amp;The Musalini x 9th W More A &lsquo;The Don &amp; Eye 3: The Trilogy More Announced for 2026 Global Citizen Festival Lineup. album]]></title><description><![CDATA[The post The Musalini x 9th Wonder &ndash; &lsquo;The Don &amp; Eye 3: The Trilogy&rsquo; album first appeared on Rap Industry: New Hip Hop, Rap Videos, Music, News, &amp; more..]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/ms-lauryn-hill-ampthe-musalini-x-9th-w-more-a-lsquothe-don-amp-eye-3-the-trilogy-more-announced-for-2026-global-citizen-festival-lineup-album/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 17:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/ms-lauryn-hill-ampthe-musalini-x-9th-w-more-a-lsquothe-don-amp-eye-3-the-trilogy-more-announced-for-2026-global-citizen-festival-lineup-album/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DJ Akademiks Responds After NBA YoungBoy Calls Him Out Over Mother Video]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: YouTube / YoutubeDJ Akademiks is responding to NBA YoungBoy after the rapper called him out for sharing a video of his mother.The situation bean after YoungBoy sat down with Funny Marco for a rare interview, where the Louisiana rapper opened up about his relationship with his mother, Sherhonda Gaulden. During the conversation, YB said their relationship is nonexistent and that he does not plan on speaking with her again.That prompted Gaulden to respond, claiming her son was lying about t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/dj-akademiks-responds-after-nba-youngboy-calls-him-out-over-mother-video/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 16:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/dj-akademiks-responds-after-nba-youngboy-calls-him-out-over-mother-video/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Larry June And Jhené Aiko Seemingly Confirm Dating Rumors In “California Dreamin’” Video]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Scott Dudelson / GettyLarry June and Jhen&eacute; Aiko appear to be fueling dating rumors with some cozy moments in his latest music video.In the &ldquo;California Dreamin&rsquo;&rdquo; video, the two are seen cuddled up in several scenes. The first moment shows Larry and Jhen&eacute; pulling up to a spotlight in their respective Porsche, where they lock eyes before the video cuts to several intimate moments.The pair are later seen holding hands, with Jhen&eacute; even sitting on the Wes]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/larry-june-and-jhen-aiko-seemingly-confirm-dating-rumors-in-california-dreamin-video/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 22:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/larry-june-and-jhen-aiko-seemingly-confirm-dating-rumors-in-california-dreamin-video/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Level Up?: Sean Duffy Boasts About Hiring Gamers As Air Traffic Controllers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Getty Images / Sean Duffy / FortniteAnother one of Donald Trump&rsquo;s DEI Hires, Sean Duffy, is happy to report he solved the air traffic controller shortage he started when he fired thousands of workers a year and a half ago by fast-tracking gamers to fill those roles.<br />
We&rsquo;re not sure if this is gonna help frequent flyers feel any more confident when they board an airplane, but do know that an expert-level Fortnite player will be ensuring airplanes don&rsquo;t crash into each other in th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/level-up-sean-duffy-boasts-about-hiring-gamers-as-air-traffic-controllers/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 21:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/level-up-sean-duffy-boasts-about-hiring-gamers-as-air-traffic-controllers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Diddy Moved Out Solitary Confinement Following Prison Fight]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Justin Goff Photos / GettyIt has been reported that Diddy has been released from solitary confinement following an altercation with another inmate.&nbsp;Puff reportedly remained in confinement after a fight broke out between him and another prisoner in July. According to TMZ, the altercation allegedly began after the inmate insulted Diddy. The situation reportedly started with an exchange of words and some pushing before the two inmates began throwing hands.Correctional officers quickly]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/diddy-moved-out-solitary-confinement-following-prison-fight/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 20:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/diddy-moved-out-solitary-confinement-following-prison-fight/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fear Of God Takes Legal Action Against Alleged Essentials Bootleggers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Edward Berthelot / GettyFear Of God is cracking down on what it claims is a counterfeit operation selling fake versions of its highly popular clothing.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/fear-of-god-takes-legal-action-against-alleged-essentials-bootleggers/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 19:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/fear-of-god-takes-legal-action-against-alleged-essentials-bootleggers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Family Members of Sailors &amp; Marines Sound Alarm About Deteriorating Conditions Aboard USS Abraham Lincoln]]></title><description><![CDATA[Handout / U.S.S. Abraham LincolnIf you take the word of Donald Trump and his DEI hire of a Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, the military is the strongest it has ever been, but according to families and some active sailors, that is far from the truth.<br />
Spotted on Stars and Stripes, family members of the approximately 5,000 sailors and Marines currently on the USS Abraham Lincoln are sounding the alarm about the deteriorating mental health of their loved ones as they are currently being pushed to]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/family-members-of-sailors-amp-marines-sound-alarm-about-deteriorating-conditions-aboard-uss-abraham-lincoln/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 19:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/family-members-of-sailors-amp-marines-sound-alarm-about-deteriorating-conditions-aboard-uss-abraham-lincoln/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MIDiA Releases New 2026–2033 Global Music Forecasts.]]></title><description><![CDATA[According to a new report released by MIDiA &mdash; By 2033, global recorded music revenues are expected to grow by 62.9% to $121.1 billion, from $74.3 billion in 2025, as expanded rights become the second-fastest growing source of revenue after streaming.<br />
The MIDiA Research 2026&ndash;2033 Global Music Forecasts preview outlines a major transformation in the music business, moving from a pure streaming market into a highly diversified ecosystem.<br />
Here is the strategic breakdown of the report&rsq]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/midia-releases-new-20262033-global-music-forecasts/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 18:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/midia-releases-new-20262033-global-music-forecasts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Flock Safety Claims It Will Safeguard Citizens From Snooping]]></title><description><![CDATA[Flock Safety, which operates a network of cameras and other surveillance tools, has encountered public disdain over its existence. Amid lawsuits and privacy concerns raised by citizens, Flock Safety claims it has guardrails in place to make its technology ethically sound.<br />
According&nbsp;to a Bloomberg report, Flock Safety says it plans to announce today (August 13) changes that will expand privacy protections for citizens and clamp down on abuse of its network.<br />
One change of note is that the cur]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/flock-safety-claims-it-will-safeguard-citizens-from-snooping/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 18:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/flock-safety-claims-it-will-safeguard-citizens-from-snooping/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump’s Air Force One Jig Stokes Outrage and Jokes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Anna Moneymaker / GettyRecent reporting on President Donald Trump&rsquo;s escape from a Iranian assasination threat by slipping away from Air Force One in a catering cart last month gave off the air of an espionage thriller. But more details regarding the rest of the passengers &ndash; including cabinet members- being kept in the dark and in danger during the elaborate ruse has led some to ridicule the president and be outraged over the incident.The Washington Post&rsquo;s initial report]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/trumps-air-force-one-jig-stokes-outrage-and-jokes/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 18:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/trumps-air-force-one-jig-stokes-outrage-and-jokes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ms. Lauryn Hill &amp;The Musalini x 9th W More A &lsquo;The Don &amp; Eye 3: The Trilogy More Announced for 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Today Global Citizen, the world&rsquo;s largest movement to end extreme poverty, announced the lineup for the 2026 Global Citizen Festival will include Ms. Lauryn Hill &amp; Wyclef Jean celebrating the 30th anniversary of Fugees&rsquo; seminal album &lsquo;The Score,&rsquo; Lenny Kravitz, John Legend, Lainey Wilson, Shaboozey, and TOMORROW X TOGETHER. Taking place on Central Park&rsquo;s Great Lawn on Saturday, September 26, the festival will be hosted by Hugh Jackman, and feature appearances by]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/ms-lauryn-hill-ampthe-musalini-x-9th-w-more-a-lsquothe-don-amp-eye-3-the-trilogy-more-announced-for-2026/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 18:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/ms-lauryn-hill-ampthe-musalini-x-9th-w-more-a-lsquothe-don-amp-eye-3-the-trilogy-more-announced-for-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Styles P – ‘Ghostmaster’]]></title><description><![CDATA[The post Styles P &ndash; &lsquo;Ghostmaster&rsquo; first appeared on Rap Industry: New Hip Hop, Rap Videos, Music, News, &amp; more..]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/styles-p-ghostmaster/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 17:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/styles-p-ghostmaster/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Roc Nation Shuts Down Completed JAŸ-Z LP Rumor]]></title><description><![CDATA[JA&Yuml;-Z&lsquo;s return to the stage, along with the evolution of his hairstyle, naturally has the Hip-Hop and music world buzzing in anticipation. While speculation from music insiders and fans alike is high about the possibility of a new JA&Yuml;-Z album, Roc Nation stopped the rumors of a completed project dead in its tracks.Music executive Ray Daniels, who has helped propel some of music&rsquo;s biggest stars across various genres, took to his Ray Daniels Presents podcast to make a strong]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/roc-nation-shuts-down-completed-ja-z-lp-rumor/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 17:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/roc-nation-shuts-down-completed-ja-z-lp-rumor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nipsey Hussle x Bino Rideaux x Cardi B – ‘I Just Wanna Know’]]></title><description><![CDATA[The post Nipsey Hussle x Bino Rideaux x Cardi B &ndash; &lsquo;I Just Wanna Know&rsquo; first appeared on Rap Industry: New Hip Hop, Rap Videos, Music, News, &amp; more..]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/nipsey-hussle-x-bino-rideaux-x-cardi-b-i-just-wanna-know/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 17:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/nipsey-hussle-x-bino-rideaux-x-cardi-b-i-just-wanna-know/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yasiin Bey – ‘Priority’]]></title><description><![CDATA[&nbsp;<br />
Directed by Cognito for Frolab.Edited by Jewell Green &amp; Cognito for Frolab.<br />
SONG CREDITS:Written by Dante Smith, Jean Daval, Bobby Hebb, Sandy Brown.The post Yasiin Bey &ndash; &lsquo;Priority&rsquo; first appeared on Rap Industry: New Hip Hop, Rap Videos, Music, News, &amp; more..]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/yasiin-bey-priority/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 17:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/yasiin-bey-priority/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Apollo Brown &amp; Skyzoo &ndash; &lsquo;God Given&rsquo;]]></title><description><![CDATA[&nbsp;<br />
Apollo Brown &amp; Skyzoo return with &ldquo;God Given,&rdquo; the new single from their forthcoming collaborative album Luxury Tax.<br />
Ten years after their acclaimed 2016 album The Easy Truth, the Detroit producer and Brooklyn emcee reunite for a new chapter, continuing timeless production, razor-sharp lyricism, and the chemistry that made their first project a modern underground classic.The post Apollo Brown &amp; Skyzoo &ndash; &lsquo;God Given&rsquo; first appeared on Rap Industry: New]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/apollo-brown-amp-skyzoo-ndash-lsquogod-givenrsquo/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 17:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/apollo-brown-amp-skyzoo-ndash-lsquogod-givenrsquo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tyga Gets 0 Rating From Pitchfork For AI-boosted $tarface LP]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tyga released his ninth studio album, $tarface, at the end of last month and dropped a bombshell on fans in an interview surrounding the project. After admitting that he used AI to complete $tarface, Pitchfork unceremoniously granted his album a rare 0 rating as a result.It was bad news for the California native when, during an interview with VIBE, Tyga admitted to using AI. In his view, he viewed the use of AI as a tool akin to how some vocalists used Auto-Tune. With growing anti-AI sentiment a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/tyga-gets-0-rating-from-pitchfork-for-ai-boosted-tarface-lp/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 17:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/tyga-gets-0-rating-from-pitchfork-for-ai-boosted-tarface-lp/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Megan Thee Stallion Says Social Media Helps “Terrible Songs” Blow Up]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: JC Olivera/WireImage / JC Olivera/WireImageMegan Thee Stallion is keeping it real about what she believes is one of the downsides of social media.The Houston Hottie has experienced firsthand how social media can turn a song into a massive hit. Her 2020 single &ldquo;Savage&rdquo; took over the internet during quarantine, with the viral Savage dance challenge becoming a cultural moment.The song became so popular that Beyonc&eacute; hopped on the remix, taking it to even greater heights. T]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/megan-thee-stallion-says-social-media-helps-terrible-songs-blow-up/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 15:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/megan-thee-stallion-says-social-media-helps-terrible-songs-blow-up/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA YoungBoy Is Done With America, Heads To South Korea]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Julia Beverly / GettyNBA YoungBoy has apparently taken his talents to South Korea, for now.In a recent interview with Funny Marco on his&nbsp;Open Thoughts&nbsp;podcast, the MASA rapper revealed that he will no longer be living in the United States. Instead, he has decided to plant his roots in, of all places, South Korea.&nbsp;At one point, Funny Marco asked him if he would ever consider moving back. YB responded by saying, &ldquo;Never in life.&rdquo; He did add, however, that he is op]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/nba-youngboy-is-done-with-america-heads-to-south-korea/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 22:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/nba-youngboy-is-done-with-america-heads-to-south-korea/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pinkchyu Confirms Drake Is Buying Her Mom A House]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: RapDirect / InstagramPinkchyu, an Instagram star and OnlyFans model who recently encountered Drake on a speed dating segment on a NELK stream, has confirmed some details. After winning the speed dating competition, Pinkchyu confirmed that Drake is indeed purchasing a home for her mother.<br />
Talking with TMZ, Pinkchyu, who became popular on social media for cosplaying before hitting the OnlyFans lane, shared that the chemistry she and Drake shared during the speed dating segment was a good t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/pinkchyu-confirms-drake-is-buying-her-mom-a-house/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 20:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/pinkchyu-confirms-drake-is-buying-her-mom-a-house/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rod Wave Facing More Than 90GB Of Alleged Evidence In 2025 Shooting Case]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Scott Legato / GettyRod Wave&rsquo;s 2025 shooting case has taken a new turn, and it could spell trouble for the Florida artist.In late July, prosecutors reportedly revealed they have obtained more than 90GB of evidence related to the shooting that occurred in April 2025 in Atlanta. The SoulFly artist is currently facing 14 charges from the incident.Among the charges are aggravated assault, possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony, pointing or aiming a gun at another per]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/rod-wave-facing-more-than-90gb-of-alleged-evidence-in-2025-shooting-case/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 19:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/rod-wave-facing-more-than-90gb-of-alleged-evidence-in-2025-shooting-case/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sink Your Claws Into &lsquo;Marvel&rsquo;s Wolverine&rsquo; PS5 Bundle &amp; Accessories]]></title><description><![CDATA[PlayStation / PS5 / Marvel&rsquo;s WolverineThe good folks at PlayStation aren&rsquo;t letting the ongoing outcry over their move away from physical discs and price hikes stop them from announcing a new Marvel&rsquo;s Wolverine PS5 console bundle.<br />
Just like Spider-Man before him, Wolverine is also getting a PS5 console bundle, but his literally a cut above the webcrawlers.<br />
The PS5 console that was packaged with Insomniac Games&rsquo; stellar Marvel&rsquo;s Spider-Man 2 game featured the original]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/sink-your-claws-into-lsquomarvelrsquos-wolverinersquo-ps5-bundle-amp-accessories/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 19:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/sink-your-claws-into-lsquomarvelrsquos-wolverinersquo-ps5-bundle-amp-accessories/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jungle Brothers’ Afrika Baby Bam Falls Offstage During Set]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Jungle Brothers are true staples of Hip-Hop culture, most especially the melding of House alongside the music that informs said culture. The longtime duo is back in the news after a Jungle Brothers set had a bit of a mishap with member Afrika Baby Bam falling offstage during a performance.The Jungle Brothers were part of Skratch Bastid&rsquo;s Bastid&rsquo;s BBQ at Sadie&rsquo;s Garden Bar in the South Street Seaport area in New York, rocking for an enthusiastic crowd. The pair were in the m]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/jungle-brothers-afrika-baby-bam-falls-offstage-during-set/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 19:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/jungle-brothers-afrika-baby-bam-falls-offstage-during-set/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Denzel Curry &amp; Kenneth Blume Announce New Album &lsquo;ii&rsquo; + New Single and Video.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Denzel Curry and producer Kenny Beats return to announce their forthcoming new album ii, arriving on August 21st via Loma Vista Recordings. Alongside the announcement, the duo also shares a new single and accompanying video from the project. &ldquo;DIFFERENCE,&rdquo; featuring Yebba, sets the tone as the first taste of their new chapter and the long-anticipated follow-up to their acclaimed 2020 joint project UNLOCKED.<br />
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Across nine tracks, ii finds the pair of visionary artists refre]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/denzel-curry-amp-kenneth-blume-announce-new-album-lsquoiirsquo-new-single-and-video/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 19:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/denzel-curry-amp-kenneth-blume-announce-new-album-lsquoiirsquo-new-single-and-video/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NYPD’s legendary ‘Hip-Hop Cop’ Derrick Parker, Who Investigated Rap’s Biggest Stars and Murders, Dead at 65.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Derrick Parker, the former NYPD detective known as the &ldquo;Hip-Hop Cop&rdquo; for his work in the city&rsquo;s rap-related intelligence unit in the 1990s, has died. He was 65.<br />
His brother, Ralph, told Fox News he died unexpectedly on July 24 at a hospital in New York&rsquo;s Nassau County. He did not give a cause.<br />
A funeral is scheduled for Thursday at the J Foster Phillips Funeral Home in Jamaica, New York.<br />
Derrick J. Parker was the former head of the NYPD&rsquo;s rap intelligence unit when]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/nypds-legendary-hip-hop-cop-derrick-parker-who-investigated-raps-biggest-stars-and-murders-dead-at-65/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 18:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/nypds-legendary-hip-hop-cop-derrick-parker-who-investigated-raps-biggest-stars-and-murders-dead-at-65/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Never Scared: Jalen Brunson Says Knicks Will Be Ready For LeBron James &amp; 76ers On Opening Night]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: WWE / GettyIt&rsquo;s official! The New York Knicks will be hosting LeBron James and the Philadelphia 76ers for their season opener on Oct. 20. And while we&rsquo;re sure that James and his new &ldquo;super team&rdquo; will be looking to spoil the decades-long-awaited ring ceremony and raising of a championship banner in Madison Square Garden, NBA Finals MVP Jalen Brunson promises the Knicks will be ready.On Tuesday (Aug. 11), the NBA released its opening night schedule and decided it wo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/never-scared-jalen-brunson-says-knicks-will-be-ready-for-lebron-james-amp-76ers-on-opening-night/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 18:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/never-scared-jalen-brunson-says-knicks-will-be-ready-for-lebron-james-amp-76ers-on-opening-night/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BMG and Suno Announce Global Strategic Alliance Advancing AI Music Opportunities And Revenue Streams.]]></title><description><![CDATA[BMG and Suno, the leader in AI music creation tools, have announced a global alliance that establishes a strategic framework covering BMG&rsquo;s recorded and music publishing repertoire. The deal is part of Suno&rsquo;s upcoming launch of its first music model developed in partnership with the music industry.<br />
Together, the companies will develop entirely&#8239;new music&#8239;experiences that reimagine how artists and fans can connect. The agreement ensures that&#8239;BMG&#8239;artists and song]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/bmg-and-suno-announce-global-strategic-alliance-advancing-ai-music-opportunities-and-revenue-streams/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 18:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/bmg-and-suno-announce-global-strategic-alliance-advancing-ai-music-opportunities-and-revenue-streams/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wayne Barrow, Notorious B.I.G.’s Manager Wins Catalog Battle Over Faith Evans]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wayne Barrow, the former manager of late rapper The Notorious B.I.G., was victorious in a legal battle with Faith Evans. The pair clashed over the catalog payments, with Wayne Barrow now gaining the stake that was once solely for B.I.G.&rsquo;s mother, the late Voletta Wallace.Rolling Stone reports that Wayne Barrow, 61, has won the first of two lawsuits over the proceeds from the sale of a stake in B.I.G.&rsquo;s music catalog and intellectual property.A Delaware Court of Chancery judge ruled i]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/wayne-barrow-notorious-bigs-manager-wins-catalog-battle-over-faith-evans/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 18:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/wayne-barrow-notorious-bigs-manager-wins-catalog-battle-over-faith-evans/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sherrionn – ‘Slow’ (Acoustic Version)]]></title><description><![CDATA[&nbsp;<br />
Shot by Chicago&rsquo;s own Diamond Visuals, the acoustic version of &ldquo;Slow&rdquo; strips the record down, with Sherrionn&rsquo;s silky, sultry vocals draped over Verner&rsquo;s warm guitar strings.The post Sherrionn &ndash; &lsquo;Slow&rsquo; (Acoustic Version) first appeared on Rap Industry: New Hip Hop, Rap Videos, Music, News, &amp; more..]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/sherrionn-slow-acoustic-version/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 17:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/sherrionn-slow-acoustic-version/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Larry June &amp; Jhen&eacute; Aiko &ndash; &lsquo;California Dream&rsquo;]]></title><description><![CDATA[The post Larry June &amp; Jhen&eacute; Aiko &ndash; &lsquo;California Dream&rsquo; first appeared on Rap Industry: New Hip Hop, Rap Videos, Music, News, &amp; more..]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/larry-june-amp-jheneacute-aiko-ndash-lsquocalifornia-dreamrsquo/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 17:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/larry-june-amp-jheneacute-aiko-ndash-lsquocalifornia-dreamrsquo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fabolous – ‘Lorena’ Freestyle]]></title><description><![CDATA[The post Fabolous &ndash; &lsquo;Lorena&rsquo; Freestyle first appeared on Rap Industry: New Hip Hop, Rap Videos, Music, News, &amp; more..]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/fabolous-lorena-freestyle/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 17:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/fabolous-lorena-freestyle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Adam22 Says Lena The Plug “Went Over The Line” During Drake Date]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Amy Sussman / GettyAdam22 went out bad this past weekend as his wife, Lena The Plug, appeared on Drake&rsquo;s dating show.The &ldquo;20 v. 1&rdquo; Drizzy referred to was a bit different this time. Instead of going against everyone in the rap game, Drake was matched with a group of potential partners, ultimate having to choose a winner at the end. One of those contestants was Lena, Adam22&rsquo;s wife.Lena set the tone early, tossing her wedding ring to show The Boy how serious she was]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/adam22-says-lena-the-plug-went-over-the-line-during-drake-date/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 16:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/adam22-says-lena-the-plug-went-over-the-line-during-drake-date/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Beyoncé Drops New Visual To JAŸ-Z-Assisted “MORNING DEW (DONK)”]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Roc Nation / Roc NationLast week, Beyonc&eacute; surprised everyone by having her ride-or-die hubby, JA&Yuml;-Z, jump on the remix to her new single &ldquo;MORNING DEW (DONK),&rdquo; and on Monday (Aug. 10), Bey and JA&Yuml; dropped a new visual for their latest collaborative cut.Using some black-and-white cinematography to showcase her still-stunning physical beauty and reminding everyone what JA&Yuml;-Z comes home to daily (lucky bastard), Beyonc&eacute; continues to prove to be a time]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/beyonc-drops-new-visual-to-ja-z-assisted-morning-dew-donk/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/beyonc-drops-new-visual-to-ja-z-assisted-morning-dew-donk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dozing Donald Trump Caught Sleeping Again In Oval Office]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: JIM WATSON / GettyOn Monday (Aug. 10), President Donald Trump and Secretary of Health Robert F. Kennedy Jr. were gathered in the Oval Office of the White House for the signing of an executive order. But the event gained heavy attention and ridicule over Trump being caught apparently snoozing during the event.Trump signed an executive order, which called for children in the United States to receive fewer immunizations against 11 diseases and allowed parents more flexibility on the timing]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/dozing-donald-trump-caught-sleeping-again-in-oval-office/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 14:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/dozing-donald-trump-caught-sleeping-again-in-oval-office/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lauren Boebert’s Son Busted On Child Sexual Exploitation Charges]]></title><description><![CDATA[Anna Moneymaker / Lauren Boebert<br />
The Republican Party loves to bill itself as the party of family values, but its members always seem to be the exact opposite of that; case in point, the drama going on with Rep.&nbsp;Lauren Boebert&nbsp;(R-CO) and her 21-year-old son, Tyler Boebert, who was arrested on Sunday on child sexual exploitation charges.Raw Story reported on new details surrounding Boebert&rsquo;s son and his alleged crimes. According to an affidavit obtained by The Denver Post, the inv]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/lauren-boeberts-son-busted-on-child-sexual-exploitation-charges/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 23:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/lauren-boeberts-son-busted-on-child-sexual-exploitation-charges/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Latto Claps Back At Charleston White Over 21 Savage “Side Chick” Comments]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Bre Johnson/Deont&eacute; Lee / BFA.comLatto isn&rsquo;t letting the disrespect from Charleston White slide.The controversial commentator recently claimed that Latto is 21 Savage&rsquo;s &ldquo;side chick&rdquo; and alleged that the Atlanta rapper got pregnant by the married MC. He also questioned why Latto hasn&rsquo;t faced backlash over the alleged relationship.&ldquo;Latto don&rsquo;t get no backlash for getting pregnant by a married n*gga. What&rsquo;s the problem, people? Being hyp]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/latto-claps-back-at-charleston-white-over-21-savage-side-chick-comments/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 22:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/latto-claps-back-at-charleston-white-over-21-savage-side-chick-comments/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shabaam Sahdeeq: From Rawkus to Right Now (Interview)]]></title><description><![CDATA[By: Todd &ldquo;DG&rdquo; DavisRapindustry.com<br />
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Before algorithms dictated discovery and &ldquo;underground&rdquo; became a marketing term, Hip-Hop traveled through late-night radio, mixtapes, record stores, open mics and cyphers.&nbsp;Shabaam Sahdeeq was built in that world.<br />
Brooklyn born and raised, with Northern New Jersey also shaping his story, Sahdeeq sharpened his pen listening to Red Alert and Mr. Magic, studying records, battling in lunchroom cyphers and recording his earliest rhymes]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/shabaam-sahdeeq-from-rawkus-to-right-now-interview/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 20:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/shabaam-sahdeeq-from-rawkus-to-right-now-interview/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lil Durk’s Legal Team Push Back Against Prosecutors Using Music Video In Trial]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Rapper Lil Durk Mugshot / Broward County Clerk of the CourtsLil Durk&rsquo;s lawyers have been working around the clock to build a strong defense for the rapper.In his upcoming murder-for-hire trial, prosecutors have pushed to use Smurk&rsquo;s music video for &ldquo;Pissed Me Off&rdquo; as part of their case.<br />
They argue that the song and video show Durk allegedly preparing to retaliate following the killing of his close friend, King Von. Prosecutors claim these were among hints the OTF]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/lil-durks-legal-team-push-back-against-prosecutors-using-music-video-in-trial/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 20:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/lil-durks-legal-team-push-back-against-prosecutors-using-music-video-in-trial/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Donald Trump Rode Off In A Catering Truck &amp; Onto Another Plane Due To Threats From Iran]]></title><description><![CDATA[KENT NISHIMURA / Donald TrumpWe all knew Donald Trump is a coward, unfit for the office, but this latest news takes the cake as reports reveal the Orange Menace went to great lengths to ensure his safety while using his staff and reporters as decoys.<br />
Trump loves to boast on Truth Social as well as from the resolute desk that he is winning the war with Iran, but new reporting reveals that the country that allegedly is so decimated had Trump so shook and fearing for his life that he was put on a m]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/donald-trump-rode-off-in-a-catering-truck-amp-onto-another-plane-due-to-threats-from-iran/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 19:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/donald-trump-rode-off-in-a-catering-truck-amp-onto-another-plane-due-to-threats-from-iran/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA Unveils Stacked Christmas Day Slate, Fans Online React]]></title><description><![CDATA[Christmas Day is one of the most active days in the NBA with a slate of games that feature some of the league&rsquo;s biggest stars. Coupled with a recent announcement of games for the October 20 season opener, the Christmas Day games are icing on the cake for hoops fans.As shared on the NBA&rsquo;s website, the slate of games for Christmas Day (December 25) is as follows:San Antonio Spurs vs. New York Knicks (12 p.m. ET, ABC/ESPN)<br />
Miami Heat vs. Boston Celtics (2:30 p.m. ET, ABC/ESPN)<br />
Philadelp]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/nba-unveils-stacked-christmas-day-slate-fans-online-react/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 19:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/nba-unveils-stacked-christmas-day-slate-fans-online-react/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Michael Harris Acquires License to TBL Team Boxing League’s Atlanta Attack Franchise in Multi-Million-Dollar Deal.]]></title><description><![CDATA[TBL Team Boxing League (&ldquo;TBL&rdquo;) today announced they have closed a deal with entrepreneur, entertainment executive, and national community leader Michael Harris of Godfather Entertainment to acquire the license for the Atlanta Attack in a milestone, multi-million-dollar transaction. The acquisition represents one of the most significant franchise investments in the rapidly growing TBL and underscores Harris&rsquo; commitment to expanding the reach of professional boxing while bringing]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/michael-harris-acquires-license-to-tbl-team-boxing-leagues-atlanta-attack-franchise-in-multi-million-dollar-deal/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 18:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/michael-harris-acquires-license-to-tbl-team-boxing-leagues-atlanta-attack-franchise-in-multi-million-dollar-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Warner Chappell Music Signs Global Publishing Deals with Fat Papi and Prodshushy.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Today, Warner Chappell Music continues to expand its global roster, signing Fat Papi and prodshushy to worldwide publishing deals. The two agreements will encompass Fat Papi&rsquo;s and prodshushy&rsquo;s entire catalogue and future works, including their viral Billboard Hot 100 and Spotify Global Top 100 hit &ldquo;FREAKED OUT&rdquo;.<br />
Dan Rosen, President of Warner Chappell Music Australasia, says: &ldquo;I&rsquo;m incredibly excited to officially welcome Fat Papi and prodshushy to our global r]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/warner-chappell-music-signs-global-publishing-deals-with-fat-papi-and-prodshushy/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 18:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/warner-chappell-music-signs-global-publishing-deals-with-fat-papi-and-prodshushy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[KRS-One ’’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Curtis &ldquo;50 Cent&rdquo; Jackson will serve as an executive producer for a TV adaptation of the &ldquo;Payday&rdquo; video games under G-Unit Film &amp; Television.<br />
The rapper/producer has boarded the TV adaptation of the popular first-person shooter video game series according to Variety.. He&rsquo;ll executive produce under his G-Unit Film &amp; Television production company, alongside Vice Studios and Starbreeze Entertainment.<br />
&ldquo;Vice has always been drawn to stories that live outside]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/krs-one-/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/krs-one-/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[John Gotti’s Grandson Carmine Agnello Denied Kidney Donation Bid]]></title><description><![CDATA[Carmine Agnello, the grandson of Mob boss John Gotti, attempted to delay reporting to prison to donate a kidney to his mother. Carmine Agnello&rsquo;s mother, Victoria Gotti, was going to be the recipient of the organ, but a judge shut down the delay.TMZ reports that Carmine Agnello, 40, attempted to get another delay in his prison bid after initially securing one previously to donate the kidney. Agnello&rsquo;s mother was set to receive the kidney on August 3, but Ms. Gotti fell ill with an inf]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/john-gottis-grandson-carmine-agnello-denied-kidney-donation-bid/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 17:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/john-gottis-grandson-carmine-agnello-denied-kidney-donation-bid/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[KRS-One ’’ Cent to Executive Produce ‘Payday’’]]></title><description><![CDATA[&nbsp;<br />
Directed and Edited by Mirko Polo<br />
&nbsp;The post KRS-One &ndash; &lsquo;What Is The Message&rsquo; first appeared on Rap Industry: New Hip Hop, Rap Videos, Music, News, &amp; more..]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/krs-one-cent-to-executive-produce-payday/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 17:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/krs-one-cent-to-executive-produce-payday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lena The Plug Hid Wedding Ring While Meeting Drake On Dating Show]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lena The Plug and Adam22 have an unconventional union, with the adult entertainer and podcaster routinely engaging in acts outside the norm. Lena The Plug once again shocked some viewers after meeting Drake during a speed-dating show on a livestream, hiding her wedding ring in the process.Lena The Plug was one of nearly two dozen women who vied for Drake&rsquo;s attention during a NELK Kick livestream that the crew titled &ldquo;20 Women Vs Drake.&rdquo;With the Canadian superstar humorously gre]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/lena-the-plug-hid-wedding-ring-while-meeting-drake-on-dating-show/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 16:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/lena-the-plug-hid-wedding-ring-while-meeting-drake-on-dating-show/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lauryn Hill’s Diaspora Calling! Festival Cut Short Due To Curfew]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lauryn Hill and her Diaspora Calling! music festival was held this past weekend in London, featuring one of her Fugees bandmates and more stars. However, the star-studded set was cut short due to curfew, to the dismay of some fans.As spotted in The Sun, Lauryn Hill&rsquo;s Diaspora Calling! festival took place last Friday (August 7) at the Milton Keynes Bowl venue. With Hill and her Fugees bandmate Wyclef Jean headlining, they were joined by Erykah Badu, YG Marley, Giggs, Fireboy DML, andZion Ma]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/lauryn-hills-diaspora-calling-festival-cut-short-due-to-curfew/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 16:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/lauryn-hills-diaspora-calling-festival-cut-short-due-to-curfew/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hot Girl Is Back: Megan Thee Stallion’s ‘Act III’ Is On The Way]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: JC Olivera/WireImage / JC Olivera/WireImageMegan Thee Stallion appears to be teasing that she&rsquo;s back in her music bag.After taking some time to focus on her role in the Broadway musical Moulin Rouge!, the Houston rapper may have something new cooking up. Meg posted a series of photos on social media, including one that read &ldquo;I&rsquo;m back&rdquo; and another teasing &ldquo;Act III.&rdquo;The Hot Girl captain has also been killing the feature game, appearing on the remix of Bo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/hot-girl-is-back-megan-thee-stallions-act-iii-is-on-the-way/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 15:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/hot-girl-is-back-megan-thee-stallions-act-iii-is-on-the-way/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jacquees On Young Thug’s Reaction To His Artist, Tyler Watts Singing To Mariah The Scientist]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Prince Williams / GettyJacquees sits down with Hip-Hop Wired to discuss his new album Mood 2.It&rsquo;s been a long time in the making for the second part of the Mood series, 10 years to be exact. The first came out in 2016 and instantly became a staple in the Atlanta&rsquo;s singers catalog. Que answers what the long wait was for Mood 2 to come out ten years after the first one.&ldquo;It just felt good right now. I feel like these songs fit the criteria of &lsquo;Mood,&rsquo; this feels]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/jacquees-on-young-thugs-reaction-to-his-artist-tyler-watts-singing-to-mariah-the-scientist/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 00:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/jacquees-on-young-thugs-reaction-to-his-artist-tyler-watts-singing-to-mariah-the-scientist/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Amazon Is Dropping A New Melania Trump Docuseries, Social Media Is Disgusted]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alex Livesey &ndash; Danehouse / Melania TrumpNo one asked, but there is a new Melania Trump docuseries from Amazon on the way, and spoiler alert: no one wants it.Amazon continues to torture us, first with the god-awful theatrically released $75 million documentary Melania, which was a massive flop, and now this new docuseries is on the way that promises to give the idiots who watch it a look at &ldquo;a part of the first lady that hasn&rsquo;t been seen yet,&rdquo; and it&rsquo;s already being]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/amazon-is-dropping-a-new-melania-trump-docuseries-social-media-is-disgusted/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 23:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/amazon-is-dropping-a-new-melania-trump-docuseries-social-media-is-disgusted/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dame Dash Calls Out ‘The Breakfast Club’ For Only Reporting His L’s]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Power 105 / Power 105Dame Dash has a bone to pick with The Breakfast Club, and this time he believes the popular morning show is a little too invested in documenting his losses.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/dame-dash-calls-out-the-breakfast-club-for-only-reporting-his-ls/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 21:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/dame-dash-calls-out-the-breakfast-club-for-only-reporting-his-ls/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Drake Sends More Shots At JAŸ-Z And Roc Nation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Mike Marsland/WireImage / Mike Marsland/WireImageDrake continues the &ldquo;20 v. 1&rdquo; and is sending out more shots.The Iceman MC seemed to take a jab at JA&Yuml;-Z and Roc Nation during a Kick livestream on Saturday (Aug. 8), marking the 9th anniversary of online casino site Stake with a $1M giveaway.Fans have been speculating about the reasoning behind the beef. One such rumor comes from OVO fanboy DJ Akademiks, who claims that the beef started back when Drake refused to partner w]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/drake-sends-more-shots-at-ja-z-and-roc-nation/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 21:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/drake-sends-more-shots-at-ja-z-and-roc-nation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Drake Seemingly Sends More Shots At JAŸ-Z And Roc Nation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Mike Marsland/WireImage / Mike Marsland/WireImageDrake continues the &ldquo;20 v. 1&rdquo; and is sending out more shots.The Iceman MC seemed to take a jab at JA&Yuml;-Z and Roc Nation during a Kick livestream on Saturday (Aug. 8), marking the 9th anniversary of online casino site Stake with a $1M giveaway.Fans have been speculating about the reasoning behind the beef. One such rumor comes from OVO fanboy DJ Akademiks, who claims that the beef started back when Drake refused to partner w]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/drake-seemingly-sends-more-shots-at-ja-z-and-roc-nation/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 21:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/drake-seemingly-sends-more-shots-at-ja-z-and-roc-nation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Barack Obama &amp; Larry David Hilariously Recreate The Tan Suit &ldquo;Scandal&rdquo; Of 2014]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Alex Wong / GettyBelieve it or not, there was a time when President Barack Obama wearing a tan suit to a press conference was turned into a &ldquo;scandal&rdquo; by Fox News and right-wingers in 2014. Even though his predecessor, George W. Bush, wore a similar suit during his own presidential run, he didn&rsquo;t have any swag to go with it, so no one noticed or cared.Unfortunately for Obama, the tan suit combined with his swagger and aura proved to be too hot to handle for insecure Repu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/barack-obama-amp-larry-david-hilariously-recreate-the-tan-suit-ldquoscandalrdquo-of-2014/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 21:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/barack-obama-amp-larry-david-hilariously-recreate-the-tan-suit-ldquoscandalrdquo-of-2014/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dr. Abdul El-Sayed Claps Back At Trump’s “Two Americas” Attack]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Finn Gomez / GettyThe Democratic Party&rsquo;s nominee for the Senate from Michigan, Abdul El-Sayed, has captured the nation&rsquo;s attention including that of President Donald Trump. But when Trump made a bigoted attack on El-Sayed, the latter responded with a scathing observation about Trump&rsquo;s marriage.On Saturday (Aug. 8), Trump went on his Truth Social media platform and posted a side-by-side comparison of himself and First Lady Melania Trump with a photo of El-Sayed and his w]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/dr-abdul-el-sayed-claps-back-at-trumps-two-americas-attack/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 21:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/dr-abdul-el-sayed-claps-back-at-trumps-two-americas-attack/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Raging Homophobe Boosie Badazz Apologizes To ASAP Rocky For Falling For Fake Thong Photo]]></title><description><![CDATA[Getty Images / Lil Boosie / ASAP RockyBastion of toxic masculinity plus trans and homophobia, Boosie Badazz let his disdain for the LGBTQ industry get the best of him, forcing him to apologize to fellow rapper ASAP Rocky.<br />
Boosie Badazz had to say sorry to ASAP Rocky after going off on a possible AI-generated photo featuring Rihanna&rsquo;s baby daddy in a thong.<br />
Last Thursday (August 6), Boosie took to X (formerly Twitter) to issue his mea culpa to the &ldquo;Praise The Lord&rdquo; creator for m]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/raging-homophobe-boosie-badazz-apologizes-to-asap-rocky-for-falling-for-fake-thong-photo/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 20:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/raging-homophobe-boosie-badazz-apologizes-to-asap-rocky-for-falling-for-fake-thong-photo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[First Annual Jamaica Rising Day Parade Held In Brooklyn]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jamaica Rising Day Parade held its inaugural event in Brooklyn over the weekend, just days after Jamaica celebrated its 64th year of independence. Held in the borough&rsquo;s Flatbush neighborhood, the Jamaica Rising Day Parade is not only the first to be held in New York but the first to take place in the United States.As reported by Gothamist, the parade was held on the morning of August 8 on the corner of Church and Ocean Avenues. The procession went from there up to Lincoln Road, according t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/first-annual-jamaica-rising-day-parade-held-in-brooklyn/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 20:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/first-annual-jamaica-rising-day-parade-held-in-brooklyn/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A$AP Rocky Seemingly Confirms Tyler, The Creator’s Sexual Identity To Jason Lee]]></title><description><![CDATA[A$AP Rocky is set to launch the global run of his Don&rsquo;t Be Dumb tour after wrapping the North American leg in July. With some downtime, A$AP Rocky sat down recently with Jason Lee and chopped it up about a variety of topics, including Tyler, The Creator&rsquo;s sexual identity.<br />
A$AP Rocky doesn&rsquo;t do a lot of press, yet he&rsquo;s one of the most charismatic artists in Hip-Hop today. Naturally, casual fans tune in due to his relationship with Rihanna and their growing family, but long]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/aap-rocky-seemingly-confirms-tyler-the-creators-sexual-identity-to-jason-lee/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 18:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/aap-rocky-seemingly-confirms-tyler-the-creators-sexual-identity-to-jason-lee/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Say Hello To Whitney Houston Barbie.]]></title><description><![CDATA[There&rsquo;s a new addition to the Mattel family: the Whitney Houston Barbie Signature Doll.<br />
The doll was unveiled Saturday evening (Aug. 8) at the fifth annual Legacy of Love Gala, presented by The Whitney E. Houston Legacy Foundation and Primary Wave Music. The gala&rsquo;s &ldquo;I Wanna Dance with Somebody&rdquo; theme was a nod to Houston&rsquo;s 1987 global pop smash &ldquo;I Wanna Dance with Somebody (Who Loves Me),&rdquo; whose music video inspired the look of the latest member of Matte]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/say-hello-to-whitney-houston-barbie/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 18:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/say-hello-to-whitney-houston-barbie/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tupac Shakur’s 1996 Killing Is On Trial. Here’s What To Know.]]></title><description><![CDATA[The case of rap icon Tupac Shakur&rsquo;s killing has been unresolved for decades; now the man charged in his 1996 killing in Las Vegas is going to trial.<br />
Duane &ldquo;Keffe D&rdquo; Davis, 63, faces one charge of murder with a deadly weapon with the intent to promote, further or assist a criminal gang in Shakur&rsquo;s death. Jury selection begins Today, (Monday Aug 10), with the trial scheduled to last about a month.<br />
The trial will bring to a head one of the biggest mysteries in the hip-hop wo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/tupac-shakurs-1996-killing-is-on-trial-heres-what-to-know/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 18:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/tupac-shakurs-1996-killing-is-on-trial-heres-what-to-know/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Busta Rhymes &amp; J Dilla &ndash; &lsquo;Spazzz&rsquo;]]></title><description><![CDATA[The post Busta Rhymes &amp; J Dilla &ndash; &lsquo;Spazzz&rsquo; first appeared on Rap Industry: New Hip Hop, Rap Videos, Music, News, &amp; more..]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/busta-rhymes-amp-j-dilla-ndash-lsquospazzzrsquo/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 17:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/busta-rhymes-amp-j-dilla-ndash-lsquospazzzrsquo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bernadette Price “Trust In God” ft. Terror Van Poo]]></title><description><![CDATA[&nbsp;<br />
Produced by Stu BangasDirected by ReemoFilmedItThe post Bernadette Price &ldquo;Trust In God&rdquo; ft. Terror Van Poo first appeared on Rap Industry: New Hip Hop, Rap Videos, Music, News, &amp; more..]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/bernadette-price-trust-in-god-ft-terror-van-poo/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 17:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/bernadette-price-trust-in-god-ft-terror-van-poo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Drake’s “I Hate Boats” Comment Has Fans Questioning Lil Yachty Relationship]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: WWE / GettyRumors are swirling that Drake and Lil Yachty may be at a crossroads.The two rappers were frequently spotted together in 2022, with Yachty reportedly playing a hands-on role in Drake and 21 Savage&rsquo;s collaborative album, Her Loss. Boat even made an appearance on the project, providing ad-libs on &ldquo;BackOutsideBoyz.&rdquo;An alleged reference track for &ldquo;Jumbotron Sh*t Poppin&rsquo;&rdquo; also surfaced online, featuring Yachty&rsquo;s vocals.Since that era, howev]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/drakes-i-hate-boats-comment-has-fans-questioning-lil-yachty-relationship/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 16:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/drakes-i-hate-boats-comment-has-fans-questioning-lil-yachty-relationship/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lil Tecca Teams Up With G‑SHOCK for 2026 Brand Campaign.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Casio America, Inc. announces the launch of &ldquo;Shock Yourself,&rdquo; G&#8209;SHOCK&rsquo;s 2026 brand campaign starring multi-platinum recording artist Lil Tecca. The campaign unfolds across two cinematic chapters and a full slate of photography, digital, social, and connected TV content running through December 31, 2026.<br />
&ldquo;Shock Yourself&rdquo; is a rallying cry for Gen Z, who grew up under constant comparison, being told who they were before they had the chance to define themselves.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/lil-tecca-teams-up-with-gshock-for-2026-brand-campaign/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2026 19:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/lil-tecca-teams-up-with-gshock-for-2026-brand-campaign/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Q – ‘DO YOU SEE ME?’ album]]></title><description><![CDATA[South Florida-born singer, songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist Q Marsden releases his highly anticipated sophomore album, DO YOU SEE ME? via Columbia Records.<br />
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Written and produced by Q alongside collaborators including Romil Hemnani and Jacob Olofsson, DO YOU SEE ME? is an immersive portrait of a mind learning to embrace itself. Drawing from soul, jazz, funk, R&amp;B, and experimental pop, the 15-track album explores the fragile space between internal experienc]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/q-do-you-see-me-album/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2026 17:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/q-do-you-see-me-album/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cletus Strap releases ‘rappers suck.’ album]]></title><description><![CDATA[Los Angeles rapper Cletus Strap officially releases his new album rappers suck., out now via Tan Cressida Records. The full project arrives following the previously released singles &ldquo;chilli&rdquo; and &ldquo;nonchalant&rdquo; featuring Earl Sweatshirt accompanied with a video directed by Aida Osman (The Hawk, Rap Sh!t, Random Acts of Flyness).<br />
rappers suck. by Cletus Strap<br />
Blending satire with cultural critique and taking inspiration from the skate brand Droors&rsquo; iconic 1993 &ldquo;Ra]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/cletus-strap-releases-rappers-suck-album/</link><pubDate>Sat, 08 Aug 2026 17:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/cletus-strap-releases-rappers-suck-album/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ravyn Lenae – ‘Blue Island’ album]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ravyn Lenae releases her third studio album Blue Island via Atlantic Records. Executive-produced by Bird&rsquo;s Eye collaborator and GRAMMY Award-winning producer Dahi, Blue Island is an immersive world shaped by poise, playfulness, and the confidence of an artist who knows this is only the beginning.Blue Island represents a threshold that Ravyn has inhabited both mentally and physically over the past year. Following the success of her hit single &ldquo;Love Me Not,&rdquo; which reached No. 5 o]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/ravyn-lenae-blue-island-album/</link><pubDate>Sat, 08 Aug 2026 17:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/ravyn-lenae-blue-island-album/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cam&rsquo;ron &amp; Vic Mensa Clash Over Africa Comments]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: GFive Cultivation / GFIVECam&rsquo;ron and Vic Mensa are going back and forth after comments about Africa sparked an unexpected debate.Killa and Vic beefing in 2026 definitely wasn&rsquo;t our bingo card, but here we are. The exchange started after the Dipset rapper addressed his heritage during a recent conversation.&ldquo;I&rsquo;m not African, I f*ck with Africans&hellip; I&rsquo;m not African, bro. [Co-host] Sen [City] went to Africa and told me people stink.&rdquo;Vic Mensa quickly]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/camrsquoron-amp-vic-mensa-clash-over-africa-comments/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 22:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/camrsquoron-amp-vic-mensa-clash-over-africa-comments/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nas Has Heat On The Way W/ Skilla Baby]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nas Has Heat On The Way W/ Skilla Baby]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/nas-has-heat-on-the-way-w-skilla-baby/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 21:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/nas-has-heat-on-the-way-w-skilla-baby/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boosie Network? Yall Ready For An All-Boosie TV Platform?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Boosie Network? Yall Ready For An All-Boosie TV Platform?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/boosie-network-yall-ready-for-an-all-boosie-tv-platform/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 21:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/boosie-network-yall-ready-for-an-all-boosie-tv-platform/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Foot Locker Teams Up With Method Man For Fresh Commercial Spot]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: YouTube / Foot LockerFoot Locker has been the go-to spot for sneakers and sports attire for five decades and counting now and while most people feel the establishment is fine just the way it is, the sports brand retailer is looking to reintroduce itself with the help of a Hip-Hop icon.Foot Locker is on the verge of launching a brand new platform and have enlisted the timeless talents of the Ticallion Stallion, Method Man to help them get their point across. In a new commercial spot, John]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/foot-locker-teams-up-with-method-man-for-fresh-commercial-spot/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 21:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/foot-locker-teams-up-with-method-man-for-fresh-commercial-spot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Old Yeller: Social Media Clowns Trump’s New Wigpiece]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Chip Somodevilla / GettyOn Wednesday (August 5), President Donald Trump appeared before an audience in Las Vegas, Nevada to discuss his administration&rsquo;s economic policy. But many on the Internet were paying to his apparently new hairpiece, and roasting him for how bad it looked.&nbsp;Trump addressed the crowd at the Red Rocks Casino Resort and Spa, focusing on promoting new tax policies and touting one part of his &ldquo;One, Big Beautiful Bill&rdquo; agenda, which was the &ldquo;N]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/old-yeller-social-media-clowns-trumps-new-wigpiece/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 21:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/old-yeller-social-media-clowns-trumps-new-wigpiece/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lil Wayne Slides In ‘Teen Mom’ Rachel Beaver’s DM, She Was All For It]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: handout / Republic RecordsLil Wayne&rsquo;s bounce-back game is A1, as the rap legend was caught in 4K sliding into a reality TV star&rsquo;s DM.Shortly after announcing to the world that he&rsquo;s single, Weezy isn&rsquo;t wasting no time getting back in the field. Teen Mom star Rachel Beaver recently revealed that the New Orleans rapper popped up in her inbox. To be fair, according to the screenshots, she kicked things off first.Beaver opened the conversation by telling Tunechi, &ldqu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/lil-wayne-slides-in-teen-mom-rachel-beavers-dm-she-was-all-for-it/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 19:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/lil-wayne-slides-in-teen-mom-rachel-beavers-dm-she-was-all-for-it/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Liim Announces New Album and Shares New Single “1980”]]></title><description><![CDATA[Today, Liim officially announces his sophomore album, A Sunflower Garden In Harlem Is Hard To Find, out August 28th via three times LOUDER. The album chronicles Liim&rsquo;s journey from Harlem&rsquo;s Grant Houses on 125th Street to the present, exploring near-death experiences, hard-earned life lessons, and the ongoing pursuit of self-discovery beyond the expectations placed on him growing up there.<br />
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To coincide with the announcement, the Harlem-raised artist is also sharing his n]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/liim-announces-new-album-and-shares-new-single-1980/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 19:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/liim-announces-new-album-and-shares-new-single-1980/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Busta Rhymes Unveils J Dilla-Produced “SPAZZZ” Single]]></title><description><![CDATA[Busta Rhymes has been teasing a sequel to his 2007 mixtape, Dillagence, built atop beats from the late, great J Dilla. Now, it appears that day is nearing soon after Busta Rhymes dropped off a new single, &ldquo;SPAZZZ,&rdquo; featuring production from J Dilla, although some fans have raised questions.<br />
The track &ldquo;SPAZZZ&rdquo; is an aggressive track that opens with Busta Rhymes&rsquo; signature baritone over Dilla&rsquo;s bouncy but hard-driving track.<br />
&ldquo;Blundering fools be wondering]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/busta-rhymes-unveils-j-dilla-produced-spazzz-single/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 18:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/busta-rhymes-unveils-j-dilla-produced-spazzz-single/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Notorious B.I.G. Legacy Case Ends in Loss for Widow Faith Evans.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Producer Wayne Barrow scored a legal victory Friday in his battle for control of the Notorious B.I.G.&rsquo;s musical legacy, which has pitted him against the rapper&rsquo;s children and widow, R&amp;B singer Faith Evans.<br />
A Delaware Chancery Court judge ruled for Barrow, saying a trust he controls &mdash; holding the assets of the star&rsquo;s late mother, Voletta Wallace &mdash; is a member of the entity that co-owns the song catalog. Barrow, who alleged Evans refused to make payouts after impr]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/notorious-big-legacy-case-ends-in-loss-for-widow-faith-evans/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 18:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/notorious-big-legacy-case-ends-in-loss-for-widow-faith-evans/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lil Durk Hit With 4th Superseding Indictment Before Trial]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lil Durk is slated to face trial in the murder-for-hire plot that led to the death of rival Quondo Rondo&rsquo;s cousin later this month, and there are new developments. Lil Durk was hit with a fourth superseding indictment, adding to a list of charges as prosecutors gather more evidence, with the rapper&rsquo;s defense attorneys arguing the findings.XXL examined court documents related to Lil Durk&rsquo;s case, revealing that prosecutors filed the latest indictment on July 31. Durk was hit with]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/lil-durk-hit-with-4th-superseding-indictment-before-trial/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 17:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/lil-durk-hit-with-4th-superseding-indictment-before-trial/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Busta Rhymes x JDilla – ‘Spazzz’]]></title><description><![CDATA[The post Busta Rhymes x JDilla &ndash; &lsquo;Spazzz&rsquo; first appeared on Rap Industry: New Hip Hop, Rap Videos, Music, News, &amp; more..]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/busta-rhymes-x-jdilla-spazzz/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 17:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/busta-rhymes-x-jdilla-spazzz/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Inspectah Deck – ‘Dragon’s Breath’ album]]></title><description><![CDATA[The post Inspectah Deck &ndash; &lsquo;Dragon&rsquo;s Breath&rsquo; album first appeared on Rap Industry: New Hip Hop, Rap Videos, Music, News, &amp; more..]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/inspectah-deck-dragons-breath-album/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 17:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/inspectah-deck-dragons-breath-album/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brent Faiyaz – ‘like it was.nullnullnullnullnullnullnull]]></title><description><![CDATA[The post Brent Faiyaz &ndash; &lsquo;like it was.&rsquo; first appeared on Rap Industry: New Hip Hop, Rap Videos, Music, News, &amp; more..]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/brent-faiyaz-like-it-wasnullnullnullnullnullnullnull/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 17:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/brent-faiyaz-like-it-wasnullnullnullnullnullnullnull/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[KAROL G ft Drake – ‘Ahí’]]></title><description><![CDATA[&nbsp;<br />
LYRICS:<br />
Oooovy on the drums<br />
Beb&eacute; yo te quiero<br />
Pero por ahora<br />
No estoy disponible<br />
Tengo roto el cora<br />
Porque me lo hirieron<br />
Y a&uacute;n no mejora<br />
Son cosas que pasan<br />
Cuando uno se enamora<br />
Lo que menos quiero es presionarte<br />
Tranquila aqu&iacute; me tienes<br />
Que yo espero mi momento beb&eacute;<br />
No quiero que piense que no quiero<br />
S&oacute;lo que a&uacute;n no me conviene<br />
Pero el amor que me tienes porfa<br />
T&eacute;ngamelo ah&iacute;<br />
Tenlo ah&iacute;<br />
tenlo ah&iacute;<br />
T&eacute;ngamelo ah&iac]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/karol-g-ft-drake-ahi/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 17:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/karol-g-ft-drake-ahi/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Demrick &amp; Scoop DeVille &ndash; &lsquo;Slow Down&rsquo; ft. Travie McCoy]]></title><description><![CDATA[The post Demrick &amp; Scoop DeVille &ndash; &lsquo;Slow Down&rsquo; ft. Travie McCoy first appeared on Rap Industry: New Hip Hop, Rap Videos, Music, News, &amp; more..]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/demrick-amp-scoop-deville-ndash-lsquoslow-downrsquo-ft-travie-mccoy/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 17:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/demrick-amp-scoop-deville-ndash-lsquoslow-downrsquo-ft-travie-mccoy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Biggest Takeaways From Pooh Shiesty’s New Album ‘All Eyes On Shiest’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: @poohshiesty / InstagramPooh Shiesty has broken his silence with the release of his new album, All Eyes On Shiest.The Memphis rapper is once again behind bars as he battle a high-profile legal case. Shiesty was arrested in connection with an alleged kidnapping and robbery involving Gucci Mane and has been denied bond multiple times while awaiting trialDespite his legal situation, the project gives fans new music from one of Memphis&rsquo; biggest names.Before this case, Pooh Shiesty was]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/biggest-takeaways-from-pooh-shiestys-new-album-all-eyes-on-shiest/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 16:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/biggest-takeaways-from-pooh-shiestys-new-album-all-eyes-on-shiest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rick Ross Jabs At 50 Cent and Maybe Eminem Too]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rick Ross Jabs At 50 Cent and Maybe Eminem Too]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/rick-ross-jabs-at-50-cent-and-maybe-eminem-too/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 01:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/rick-ross-jabs-at-50-cent-and-maybe-eminem-too/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Own Goal: Haitian Trump Supporter Upset Over TPS Removal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Kirk Irwin / GettyThe Trump administration&rsquo;s decision to revoke Temporary Protected Status for Haitian migrants living in the United States is eliciting major concern. But one news interview of a Haitian restaurant owner about the impact also led to the owner disclosing that he voted for President Donald Trump.The situation affecting 330,000 to 350,000 Haitians in the United States was the focus of a segment on the Wednesday evening (Aug. 5) episode of the CBS Evening News. Reporte]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/own-goal-haitian-trump-supporter-upset-over-tps-removal/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 00:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/own-goal-haitian-trump-supporter-upset-over-tps-removal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ludacris Reacts To Social Media Calling “Roll Out” The “Nosey” Song]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Prince Williams / GettyLudacris stopped by the Urban One Summit and caught up with Hip-Hop Wired.The Atlanta legend is nowhere near finished stacking wins across Hip-Hop, film, and his various business ventures. While attending the event, Ludacris even gave Urban One program directors a preview of new music that&rsquo;s on the way. Last month, he teamed up with GloRilla for their collaboration, &ldquo;Real Hustla.&rdquo;Before that release, Luda dropped &ldquo;Pull Over,&rdquo; his first]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/ludacris-reacts-to-social-media-calling-roll-out-the-nosey-song/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 23:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/ludacris-reacts-to-social-media-calling-roll-out-the-nosey-song/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boosie Badazz Keeps It Real On ‘Rickey Smiley On The Spot’, Explains Pardon Jig]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Paras Griffin / GettyIf there&rsquo;s one thing that Boosie Badazz is going to do, it&rsquo;s speak his mind. And on the latest episode of the Rickey Smiley On The Spot podcast, the rapper does that heavily and talks about everything he&rsquo;s been through and encountered.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/boosie-badazz-keeps-it-real-on-rickey-smiley-on-the-spot-explains-pardon-jig/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 22:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/boosie-badazz-keeps-it-real-on-rickey-smiley-on-the-spot-explains-pardon-jig/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man Who Knocked Out Hawaii Congressional Candidate Says 2-Piece Recipient Threatened To Shoot Woman]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: X / xA Hawaii congressional candidate&rsquo;s campaign may have just taken the hardest hit imaginable after a viral video captured him getting knocked out during a wild confrontation on a Maui beach.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/man-who-knocked-out-hawaii-congressional-candidate-says-2-piece-recipient-threatened-to-shoot-woman/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 22:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/man-who-knocked-out-hawaii-congressional-candidate-says-2-piece-recipient-threatened-to-shoot-woman/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tupac Shakur Murder Suspect Heads To Trial Monday]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Pool / GettyA trial date is set for the man accused of orchestrating the murder of Hip-Hop icon Tupac Shakur.<br />
The Associated Press reports that the long-awaited trial of Duane &ldquo;Keffe D&rdquo; Davis is scheduled to begin on Monday, August 10. Davis, who has been jailed since 2023, faces one count of murder with a deadly weapon with the intent to promote, further or assist a criminal gang. He has pleaded not guilty to the crime.While it is unlikely that the trial will reveal the gunm]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/tupac-shakur-murder-suspect-heads-to-trial-monday/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 20:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/tupac-shakur-murder-suspect-heads-to-trial-monday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Malice Of Clipse Accused Of Thieving A Glizzy In Chicago [UPDATE]]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source:<br />
Pusha T and Malice, collectively known as Clipse, are having a resurgence in their career on the heels of their critically acclaimed album, Let God Sort Them Out. While visiting Chicago for Lollapalooza, a famous eatery in the city is accusing Malice of taking a glizzy without paying for it.For those uninitiated, The Wiener&rsquo;s Circle is known for its array of Chicago-style hot dogs, polish sausages, burgers, and fries. The service is, in a word, colorful, with employees and customer]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/malice-of-clipse-accused-of-thieving-a-glizzy-in-chicago-update/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 19:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/malice-of-clipse-accused-of-thieving-a-glizzy-in-chicago-update/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mexican Influencer Cesar Gastelum Shot Dead On Livestream]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cesar Gastelum, a popular Mexican influencer, was shot and killed during a livestream after a gunman rode up on a motorcycle. Authorities in Mexico are investigating the brazen murder, while speculation online bubbles over.Cesar Gastelum, who boasted over 600,000 followers on the TikTok platform, was livestreaming in front of a fast food eatery in the city of Culiac&aacute;n on Tuesday evening (August 4), according to a CNN report. The outlet broke down the livestream footage, which they saw was]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/mexican-influencer-cesar-gastelum-shot-dead-on-livestream/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 19:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/mexican-influencer-cesar-gastelum-shot-dead-on-livestream/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Perez Hilton In Hospital After Appearing To Harm Himself On Livestream]]></title><description><![CDATA[Perez Hilton, a well-known celebrity blogger and media personality, is currently hospitalized after appearing to harm himself during a livestream broadcast. While details and questions continue to emerge about Perez Hilton&rsquo;s health status, many online are reacting to the news.Several outlets, including CNN, reported on the incident involving Perez Hilton, although law enforcement officials have confirmed nothing. In CNN&rsquo;s report, Hilton&rsquo;s fans called the police after they repor]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/perez-hilton-in-hospital-after-appearing-to-harm-himself-on-livestream/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 18:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/perez-hilton-in-hospital-after-appearing-to-harm-himself-on-livestream/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockstar Games &amp; Netflix To Premiere &lsquo;Grand Theft Auto VI: An Extended Look&rsquo; Later This August]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Netflix / Rockstar GamesIn just a few short months, gamers will finally get the chance to once again immerse themselves in a digital world of sex, drugs and violence when Grand Theft Auto VI finally drops on Nov. 19. Although the game doesn&rsquo;t need any hype or promotion to move units, Rockstar Games and Netflix are collaborating to do just that.On Aug. 27, Netflix will premiere Grand Theft Auto VI: An Extended Look, which will delve into the highly anticipated game that&rsquo;s been]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/rockstar-games-amp-netflix-to-premiere-lsquogrand-theft-auto-vi-an-extended-lookrsquo-later-this-august/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 17:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/rockstar-games-amp-netflix-to-premiere-lsquogrand-theft-auto-vi-an-extended-lookrsquo-later-this-august/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kurupt Reveals How Eminem &amp; Dr. Dre Helped Him Through Alcohol Addiction]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Heritage Music Group / HMG WestKurupt is opening up about one of the darkest chapters of his life and the two Hip-Hop legends who helped him through it.The Dogg Pound rapper recently reflected on his battle with alcoholism during an appearance on Sway In The Morning. Kurupt revealed that his addiction became so severe it led to multiple seizures and medically induced comas, forcing him to confront his health before it was too late.Looking back, Kurupt credited Dr. Dre for offering words]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/kurupt-reveals-how-eminem-amp-dr-dre-helped-him-through-alcohol-addiction/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 15:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/kurupt-reveals-how-eminem-amp-dr-dre-helped-him-through-alcohol-addiction/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trolli Unveils Spicy Crawlers, Drop Jeff Cole-Designed Sneakers Lil Kicks]]></title><description><![CDATA[Trolli, the sour gummi giant, has a new addition to its already classic lineup of products. Trolli now has its Spicy Crawlers gummy worms, packed with a bit of habanero, and the brand also has a new sneaker drop as well.The Spicy Crawlers are Trolli&rsquo;s latest candy release, with habanero spice spread across three flavors: mango habanero, pineapple habanero, and strawberry habanero.<br />
To commemorate the new candy drop, the brand connected with visual artist and sneaker designer Jeff Cole for t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/trolli-unveils-spicy-crawlers-drop-jeff-cole-designed-sneakers-lil-kicks/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 03:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/trolli-unveils-spicy-crawlers-drop-jeff-cole-designed-sneakers-lil-kicks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rihanna Stuns At Crop Over In Carnival-Ready Outfit]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rihanna has become comfortable as one of the top businesswomen of her era, adding to her lore as she continues to stray further away from music. That said, Rihanna popped out at this year&rsquo;s Crop Over in her home country, stunning in a Carnival-ready fit that showed off curvy looks.Rihanna returned to Barbados to join the Crop Over festivities and, naturally, images of the superstar made their rounds online. In images shared by Kristopher Streek, also a native of Barbados, Rih-Rih is decked]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/rihanna-stuns-at-crop-over-in-carnival-ready-outfit/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 23:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/rihanna-stuns-at-crop-over-in-carnival-ready-outfit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dave Bautista In Talks To Play Kratos In Amazon’s ‘God Of War’ Series]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Chelsea Guglielmino / GettyDave Bautista may finally be stepping into one of the most fan-requested roles of his career. He is in talks to play Krartos for Amazon&rsquo;s God of War series.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/dave-bautista-in-talks-to-play-kratos-in-amazons-god-of-war-series/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 23:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/dave-bautista-in-talks-to-play-kratos-in-amazons-god-of-war-series/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Joe Budden Questions Whether Lil Wayne’s Abs Are Real]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: handout / Republic RecordsJoe Budden and his podcast co-hosts found themselves debating one the most random topics, Lil Wayne&rsquo;s abs.The self-proclaimed Greatest Rapper Alive recently went viral after taking the stage shirtless during a stop on his 20 Years of Carter Classics tour. While seeing Weezy perform without a shirt isn&rsquo;t anything new, fans couldn&rsquo;t stop talking about his noticeably chiseled physique.Many people online buying the transformation, one user joked, &]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/joe-budden-questions-whether-lil-waynes-abs-are-real/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 22:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/joe-budden-questions-whether-lil-waynes-abs-are-real/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Struggle Attorney Jeanine Pirro Defends Reflecting Pool Fumble To Trump ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Tom Williams / GettyAccording to reports, the U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia Jeanine Pirro had a tense meeting with President Donald Trump at the White House. The subject of that meeting was her withdrawal of charges against a former Olympian accused of vandalizing the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool.Pirro was spotted on Monday (Aug. 3), heading to the White House by a photographer with CBS News. Photos showed her arriving with a large office box in tow, just before Secretar]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/struggle-attorney-jeanine-pirro-defends-reflecting-pool-fumble-to-trump/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 22:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/struggle-attorney-jeanine-pirro-defends-reflecting-pool-fumble-to-trump/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Diddy Gets Release Date Pushed Back After Brawl]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sean &ldquo;Diddy&rdquo; Combs recently received some positive news regarding his prison sentence, which was moved up to January 2028. However, the recent brawl Diddy was involved in resulted in the mogul getting his date pushed back an additional month.As reported by USA Today, Sean &ldquo;Diddy&rdquo; Combs, 56, will now be released on February 20, 2028, which came after he received word that his release date was moved up to January 24, 2026.<br />
Combs is serving a 50-month federal prison sentence]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/diddy-gets-release-date-pushed-back-after-brawl/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 21:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/diddy-gets-release-date-pushed-back-after-brawl/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Young Thug Tries To Recruit Quavo As The Next Piece Of YSL’s Super Team]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: David Becker / GettyYoung Thug is continuing to build could become one Hip-Hop&rsquo;s strongest rosters at YSL.The Atlanta rapper has been adding to the label&rsquo;s lineup by signing rising artists including Tezzus, Diamond, and 1300 Saint. He also recently introduced Yume as the first lady of YSL, further expanding the label&rsquo;s talent pool.Now, Thugger has sights set on veteran. Not just any vet, Quavo. The two have built plenty of chemistry over the years, collaborating on reco]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/young-thug-tries-to-recruit-quavo-as-the-next-piece-of-ysls-super-team/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 19:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/young-thug-tries-to-recruit-quavo-as-the-next-piece-of-ysls-super-team/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Joe Budden Launches ‘Crime In America’ Podcast With Wolf Entertainment]]></title><description><![CDATA[Joe Budden might be best known for hosting one of the most popular entertainment podcasts around, and he&rsquo;s now entering into a new lane. Partnering with Wolf Entertainment, Joe Budden is launching a new true crime podcast series titled Crime In America.After teasing the news on his eponymously named podcast, Joe Budden unveiled a trailer for Crime In America, connecting his love of true crime series and documentaries to his massive podcasting empire.<br />
Wolf Entertainment, the company behind]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/joe-budden-launches-crime-in-america-podcast-with-wolf-entertainment/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 17:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/joe-budden-launches-crime-in-america-podcast-with-wolf-entertainment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Everything We Know About Drake’s ’Strong Women, Stronger Drinks’ Event]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Prince Williams/Wireimage / Prince Williams/WireimageDrake has a habit of turning exclusive gatherings into some of the internet&rsquo;s biggest talking points, and his &ldquo;Strong Women, Stronger Drinks&rdquo; event was no different. Held in Toronto, the third annual edition of the celebration quickly went viral as clips flooded social media showing Drake mingling with guests, handing out extravagant gifts and creating another memorable hometown moment. While the event remains invite-]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/everything-we-know-about-drakes-strong-women-stronger-drinks-event/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 17:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/everything-we-know-about-drakes-strong-women-stronger-drinks-event/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[JAŸ-Z Returns With Some New Work On Beyoncé’s “Morning Dew (Donk)” Remix]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Roc Nation / Roc NationFor years now JA&Yuml;-Z and Beyonc&eacute; have established themselves as music artists who basically never collaborate with anyone outside their happy marriage but when they finally do best believe 9 times out of 10 it&rsquo;s going to be with each other.In the wee hours of Wednesday morning (Aug. 5), Beyonc&eacute; released the remix to her latest cut &ldquo;Morning Dew&rdquo; which featured some guest vocals from her hubby, Hova who spit his first new verse on]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/ja-z-returns-with-some-new-work-on-beyoncs-morning-dew-donk-remix/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 16:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/ja-z-returns-with-some-new-work-on-beyoncs-morning-dew-donk-remix/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[JAŸ-Z Returns With Some New Work On Beyonce’s “Morning Dew (Donk)” Remix]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Roc Nation / Roc NationFor years now JA&Yuml;-Z and Beyonce&acute; have established themselves as music artists who basically never collaborate with anyone outside their happy marriage but when they finally do best believe 9 times out of 10 it&rsquo;s going to be with each other.In the wee hours of Wednesday morning (Aug. 5), Beyonce&acute; released the remix to her latest cut &ldquo;Morning Dew&rdquo; which featured some guest vocals from her hubby, Hova who spit his first new verse on]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/ja-z-returns-with-some-new-work-on-beyonces-morning-dew-donk-remix/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 16:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/ja-z-returns-with-some-new-work-on-beyonces-morning-dew-donk-remix/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Drakeo The Ruler’s Brother Shuts Down Rumors Involving Drake]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Timothy Norris / GettyConspiracy theories surrounding Drakeo The Ruler&rsquo;s death continue to circulate, but his brother, Ralfy The Plug, is clearing the air.The West Coast rapper was fatally stabbed backstage at the Once Upon a Time in L.A. festival in 2021. In the years since, fans and internet detectives have continued to speculate about who may have been involved.<br />
Due to his public fued with Drakeo at the time, YG has frequently been mentioned in online discussions, even though no]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/drakeo-the-rulers-brother-shuts-down-rumors-involving-drake/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 15:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/drakeo-the-rulers-brother-shuts-down-rumors-involving-drake/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[21 Savage Gives Back To Atlanta With 10th Annual School Drive]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Club Shay Shay / Youtube21 Savage is continuing his commitment to giving back to the community with another successful back-to-school drive.The Slaughter Gang rapper recently hosted the 10th &ldquo;Issa Back 2 School Drive&rdquo; at the Wade Walker Family YMCA in DeKalb County, Georgia. Through his Leading By Example Foundation, 21 Savage provided backpacks, school supplies, shoes, and food to nearly 2,000 students ahead of the new school year.For the past decade, the annual event has he]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/21-savage-gives-back-to-atlanta-with-10th-annual-school-drive/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 22:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/21-savage-gives-back-to-atlanta-with-10th-annual-school-drive/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[T.I. &amp; Tiny Renew Their Wedding Vows After 16 Years Of Marriage]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Tiny / InstagramLove is still in the air for T.I. and his longtime wife, Tiny Harris.The couple celebrated 16 years of marriage by renewing their wedding vows during an intimate ceremony in Jamaica. Surrounded by close family and friends, T.I. and Tiny said &ldquo;I do&rdquo; all over again, marking another chapter in their decades-long relationship.Photos from the celebration captured a beautiful ceremony, with the couple exchanging vows beneath a flower-covered altar before celebrating]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/ti-amp-tiny-renew-their-wedding-vows-after-16-years-of-marriage/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 20:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/ti-amp-tiny-renew-their-wedding-vows-after-16-years-of-marriage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Killer Mike, Domani &amp; T.I. Open 4th Season Of Red Bull Spiral]]></title><description><![CDATA[Red Bull Spiral, the circular one-take freestyle cypher session, is back for its fourth season, this time putting on for the A. Atlanta legends Killer Mike and T.I. rock the Red Bull Spiral session alongside Tip&rsquo;s son, Domani.The concept of Red Bull Spiral is simple. Get some spitters in a cypher, deliver your bars in one take as the camera circles the MC going to work. With a booming beat from fellow Atlanta star DJ Toomp, the trio all deliver their verses with measurable punch.Killer Mik]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/killer-mike-domani-amp-ti-open-4th-season-of-red-bull-spiral/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 19:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/killer-mike-domani-amp-ti-open-4th-season-of-red-bull-spiral/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Killer Mike, Domani &amp; T.I. Continue 4th Season Of Red Bull Spiral]]></title><description><![CDATA[Red Bull Spiral, the circular one-take freestyle cypher session, is continuing its fourth season, this time putting on for the A. Atlanta legends Killer Mike and T.I. rock the Red Bull Spiral session alongside Tip&rsquo;s son, Domani.The concept of Red Bull Spiral is simple. Get some spitters in a cypher, deliver your bars in one take as the camera circles the MC going to work. With a booming beat from fellow Atlanta star DJ Toomp, the trio all deliver their verses with measurable punch.Killer M]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/killer-mike-domani-amp-ti-continue-4th-season-of-red-bull-spiral/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 19:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/killer-mike-domani-amp-ti-continue-4th-season-of-red-bull-spiral/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hoax?!: ‘NY Post’ Dragged For Suspect Mamdani 9/11 Story]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: The Washington Post / GettyOn Monday (Aug. 3), independent journalist Judd Legum delivered an update on a bombshell report that showed that the New York Post published a cover story claiming &ldquo;thousands&rdquo; of 9/11 families were trying to ban New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani from the 25th anniversary ceremony at Ground Zero.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/hoax-ny-post-dragged-for-suspect-mamdani-911-story/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 18:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/hoax-ny-post-dragged-for-suspect-mamdani-911-story/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hoax?!: ‘NY Post’ Dragged For Alleged Mamdani 9/11 Story]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: The Washington Post / GettyOn Monday (Aug. 3), independent journalist Judd Legum delivered an update on a bombshell report that showed that the New York Post published a cover story claiming &ldquo;thousands&rdquo; of 9/11 families were trying to ban New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani from the 25th anniversary ceremony at Ground Zero.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/hoax-ny-post-dragged-for-alleged-mamdani-911-story-2/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 18:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/hoax-ny-post-dragged-for-alleged-mamdani-911-story-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hoax?!: NY Post Dragged For Alleged Mamdani 9/11 Story]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: The Washington Post / GettyOn Monday (August 3), independent journalist Judd Legum delivered an update on a bombshell report that showed that The New York Post published a cover story claiming &lsquo;thousands&rsquo; of 9/11 families were trying to ban New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani from the 25th anniversary ceremony at Ground Zero.&rdquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/hoax-ny-post-dragged-for-alleged-mamdani-911-story/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 18:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/hoax-ny-post-dragged-for-alleged-mamdani-911-story/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MAGA Nicki Minaj Is Charging Fans $10 A Month For Access To Her “Exclusive” Tweets]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Bernard Smalls / @PhotosByBeanzCould MAGA&rsquo;s latest darling, Nicki Minaj, need to expand her streams of income? We don&rsquo;t know, but Erika Kirk&rsquo;s new bestie has suddenly taken an interesting approach to rack up some extra dough for her faithful Barbz fanbase.<br />
According to TMZ, Nicki Minaj has decided to begin charging her faithful followers a cool $10 a month for access to &ldquo;exclusive content&rdquo; on her social media accounts. While we&rsquo;re not knocking anyone f]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/maga-nicki-minaj-is-charging-fans-10-a-month-for-access-to-her-exclusive-tweets/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 18:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/maga-nicki-minaj-is-charging-fans-10-a-month-for-access-to-her-exclusive-tweets/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dr. Dre Spotted With Mystery Woman At Nobu Malibu Amid New Romance]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dr. Dre and Bravo TV star Michelle Saniei were recently reported to be an item after being spotted at Nobu Malibu earlier in the year. Dr. Dre returned to the same location, this time spotted by a mystery woman who was not Saniei.TMZ reports that Dr. Dre was seen alongside a mystery woman at Nobu Malibu, and while the outlet smartly added that they couldn&rsquo;t confirm if it was a date or not, the images are out there.<br />
From what we&rsquo;ve seen, it just looks like Dre is out for a quick bite]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/dr-dre-spotted-with-mystery-woman-at-nobu-malibu-amid-new-romance/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 18:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/dr-dre-spotted-with-mystery-woman-at-nobu-malibu-amid-new-romance/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New York ICE Agents Will Keep Masks On After Judge’s Ruling]]></title><description><![CDATA[New York&rsquo;s push to require&nbsp;ICE&nbsp;agents to reveal their faces and ditch their customary masks has been blocked by a federal judge. On Monday (August 3), the judge overseeing the matter issued an injunction requiring ICE agents to keep their masks on while on duty.As reported by the New York Times, the state had a ban in place that prevented immigration officers from donning masks and to display indentification. The Department of Justice has railed against New York&rsquo;s stance wi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/new-york-ice-agents-will-keep-masks-on-after-judges-ruling/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 17:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/new-york-ice-agents-will-keep-masks-on-after-judges-ruling/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lupe Fiasco Shares New Song “Shrink,” References CRS Era]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lupe Fiasco is staying away from podcast microphones at the moment and getting back to the music, sharing a new track via social media. The song, titled &ldquo;Shrink,&rdquo; was apparently crafted during Lupe Fiasco&rsquo;s Child Rebel Soldier (CRS) supergroup era, and he shared the potential title of their collaborative album.<br />
The track &ldquo;Shrink&rdquo; is crafted as a longer metaphor about materialism and the connection to high-end fashion, with the video for the snippet showing a row of]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/lupe-fiasco-shares-new-song-shrink-references-crs-era/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 16:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/lupe-fiasco-shares-new-song-shrink-references-crs-era/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cardi B &amp; Megan Thee Stallion&rsquo;s &ldquo;WAP&rdquo; Earns Diamond Certification]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Screenshot / YoutubeCardi B is celebrating yet another major milestone in her career.Her chart-topping hit &ldquo;WAP,&rdquo; featuring Megan Thee Stallion, has officially earned Diamond certification. Released in 2020, the record has remained relevant, with the two rap stars now adding another historic achievement to their r&eacute;sum&eacute;s.The song didn&rsquo;t just dominate the charts, it became a pop culture staple, turning &ldquo;WAP&rdquo; into a phrase recognized by just about]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/cardi-b-amp-megan-thee-stallionrsquos-ldquowaprdquo-earns-diamond-certification/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 16:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/cardi-b-amp-megan-thee-stallionrsquos-ldquowaprdquo-earns-diamond-certification/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fergie Baby's Top 5 Harlem Artists - One Of Them Will Shock]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fergie Baby's Top 5 Harlem Artists - One Of Them Will Shock]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/fergie-babys-top-5-harlem-artists-one-of-them-will-shock/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 15:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/fergie-babys-top-5-harlem-artists-one-of-them-will-shock/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ice Cube and W.C. Perform In Long Beach, CA]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ice Cube and W.C. Perform In Long Beach, CA]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/ice-cube-and-wc-perform-in-long-beach-ca/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/ice-cube-and-wc-perform-in-long-beach-ca/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Malice Of Clipse Accused Of Thieving A Glizzy In Chicago]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source:<br />
Pusha T and Malice, collectively known as Clipse, are having a resurgence in their career on the heels of their critically acclaimed album, Let God Sort Them Out. While visiting Chicago for Lollapalooza, a famous eatery in the city is accusing Malice of taking a glizzy without paying for it.For those uninitiated, The Wiener&rsquo;s Circle is known for its array of Chicago-style hot dogs, polish sausages, burgers, and fries. The service is, in a word, colorful, with employees and customer]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/malice-of-clipse-accused-of-thieving-a-glizzy-in-chicago/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 02:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/malice-of-clipse-accused-of-thieving-a-glizzy-in-chicago/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Remy Ma Shades Papoose In The Midst Of Divorce]]></title><description><![CDATA[Remy Ma Shades Papoose In The Midst Of Divorce]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/remy-ma-shades-papoose-in-the-midst-of-divorce/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 02:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/remy-ma-shades-papoose-in-the-midst-of-divorce/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meek Mill &ldquo;Nightmares To Dreams,&rdquo; YG ft. Pusha T &ldquo;OMG&rdquo; &amp; More | Daily Visuals 8.3.26]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you keep up with Meek Mill you&rsquo;d know that the last decade of his career has been rather rough thanks to the likes of Drake, the judicial system and those rumors surrounding Diddy, but the man is a fighter from Philly so regardless of how rocky things get for him you can count on him coming back swinging.Hoping to put the past behind him and get things back on track, Meek Mill comes through with some new visuals to &ldquo;Nightmares To Dreams&rdquo; and takes things back to the block to]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/meek-mill-ldquonightmares-to-dreamsrdquo-yg-ft-pusha-t-ldquoomgrdquo-amp-more-daily-visuals-8326/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 01:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/meek-mill-ldquonightmares-to-dreamsrdquo-yg-ft-pusha-t-ldquoomgrdquo-amp-more-daily-visuals-8326/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[State Of New York Sues Kalshi, Frames Company As “Illegal”]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kalshi, a prediction market platform where users can bet on far more than sports outcomes, has come under fire in the state of New York. Last week, Gov. Kathy Hochul and AG Letitia James announced that the state is suing Kalshi, framing the company as an &ldquo;illegal gambling&rdquo; operation.The rise of Kalshi in recent times has been tied to several controversies, including gearing its platform for younger users, betting on the Gaza conflict, and bets on the demise of Iran&rsquo;s Supreme Le]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/state-of-new-york-sues-kalshi-frames-company-as-illegal/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 01:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/state-of-new-york-sues-kalshi-frames-company-as-illegal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mahershala Ali Channels The Spirit Of Blade In New Trailer To ‘Your Mother Your Mother Your Mother’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Emma McIntyre / GettyNow that it&rsquo;s been confirmed that Mahershala Ali will no longer be taking on the mantle of Blade in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (damn you, Kevin Feige!), the Oscar winning actor has no other option than to move on with his career but luckily for us it seems like he&rsquo;s got a banger of a film on deck and we can&rsquo;t wait to take it in.Over the weekend Amazon MGM Studios released their first trailer for Your Mother Your Mother Your Mother, which stars Ma]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/mahershala-ali-channels-the-spirit-of-blade-in-new-trailer-to-your-mother-your-mother-your-mother/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 22:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/mahershala-ali-channels-the-spirit-of-blade-in-new-trailer-to-your-mother-your-mother-your-mother/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A$AP Rocky Cancels Logo Collaboration After Designer Leaks His DM]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Ollie Millington / GettyA$AP Rocky was apparently ready to recruit a respected graphic designer for some branding work, but the possible collaboration ended before it could even begin.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/aap-rocky-cancels-logo-collaboration-after-designer-leaks-his-dm/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 22:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/aap-rocky-cancels-logo-collaboration-after-designer-leaks-his-dm/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mamdani Picks Veteran Black Politician Jennifer Jones Austin To Lead NYPD Watchdog]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Arturo Holmes / GettyLast Friday (July 31), New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani appointed Jennifer Jones Austin, a notable Black political leader to head the Civilian Complaint Review Board. Austin&rsquo;s appointment comes amid open criticism of Mamdani&rsquo;s administration not having sufficient Black representation.&ldquo;Jennifer Jones Austin has spent her career standing with New Yorkers who are too often shut out of the halls of power,&rdquo; Mamdani said in a statement announcing]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/mamdani-picks-veteran-black-politician-jennifer-jones-austin-to-lead-nypd-watchdog/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 22:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/mamdani-picks-veteran-black-politician-jennifer-jones-austin-to-lead-nypd-watchdog/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tyla Addresses Yung Miami’s Claims That She Copied Her Song Concept]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: @tyla / InstagramTyla is finally addressing rumors that she copied Yung Miami&rsquo;s song concept.Last year, the former City Girls rapper suggested that the Water singer borrowed the idea for her &ldquo;Put Me In Chanel&rdquo; record after hearing Miami&rsquo;s unreleased snippet, &ldquo;Take Me To Chanel.&rdquo; In a series of tweets, Yung Miami wrote, &ldquo;this girl really ran off with my song and ion know how to feel about it mind you I played this song for this girl.&rdquo;She lat]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/tyla-addresses-yung-miamis-claims-that-she-copied-her-song-concept/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 22:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/tyla-addresses-yung-miamis-claims-that-she-copied-her-song-concept/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Onyx's Sticky Fingaz Says DMX Was Not Going To Outshine Him On &quot;Shut Em Down&quot;]]></title><description><![CDATA[Onyx's Sticky Fingaz Says DMX Was Not Going To Outshine Him On &quot;Shut Em Down&quot;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/onyxs-sticky-fingaz-says-dmx-was-not-going-to-outshine-him-on-quotshut-em-downquot/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 20:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/onyxs-sticky-fingaz-says-dmx-was-not-going-to-outshine-him-on-quotshut-em-downquot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Drake Appears To Be Back In the Studio, Fans Predict ‘Scary Hours 4’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Prince Williams/Wireimage / Prince Williams/WireimageIt looks like Drake is back in the lab cooking up more music.The OVO rapper recently shared a signature Drake-style photo of himself sitting fireside, staring at his notepad, immediately sending fans into investigation mode.<br />
Back in May, he surprised listeners by releasing not only ICEMAN, but also two additional projects, HABIBTI and MAID OF HONOUR. If there&rsquo;s one thing Drizzy has proven over the years, it&rsquo;s that he rarely]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/drake-appears-to-be-back-in-the-studio-fans-predict-scary-hours-4/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 19:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/drake-appears-to-be-back-in-the-studio-fans-predict-scary-hours-4/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sen. Bernie Moreno Defends Daughter After Rep. Max Miller Allegations Go Wide]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sen. Bernie Moreno of Ohio was oddly silent, as he and many of his peers did not comment about the serious allegations against Rep. Max Miller. Moreno, whose daughter was married to Rep. Miller, finally spoke out against the congressman, stating he should not be serving in Congress.The chatter around Sen. Bernie Moreno and other members of the Republican Party had been the silence around Rep. Max Miller and the allegations of domestic violence and abuse that were reported. Sen. Moreno&rsquo;s si]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/sen-bernie-moreno-defends-daughter-after-rep-max-miller-allegations-go-wide/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 19:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/sen-bernie-moreno-defends-daughter-after-rep-max-miller-allegations-go-wide/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump Blames Alleged Iranian Minnesota Cyberattack On State]]></title><description><![CDATA[President Donald Trump and his disdain for Minnesota, in particular Gov. Tim Walz, were on full display over the weekend during his Cabinet meeting. In the meeting. President Trump said that a cyberattack on Minnesota&rsquo;s water system, alleged to be enacted by Iran, was the state&rsquo;s negligence at play.As seen on CBS News, the United States government is investigating the possibility that Iran is behind a cyberattack on seven states and their water systems, causing these agencies to oper]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/trump-blames-alleged-iranian-minnesota-cyberattack-on-state/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 19:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/trump-blames-alleged-iranian-minnesota-cyberattack-on-state/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ja Rule Reflects On Serving Time For Failing To Report $3 Million To The IRS]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Justin Casterline / GettyJa Rule is reflecting on the early days of his career and admitting there are plenty of financial lessons he wishes he had learned sooner.The New York rapper built a catalog full of timeless hits and remained a staple in Hip-Hop despite the highs and lows of his career. During a recent interview, Ja looked back on his 2011 legal troubles, explaining that his lack of financial knowledge ultimately led to his prison sentence.His story serves as a reminder that succ]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/ja-rule-reflects-on-serving-time-for-failing-to-report-3-million-to-the-irs/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 15:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/ja-rule-reflects-on-serving-time-for-failing-to-report-3-million-to-the-irs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Clipse's Malice Stole Hotdog GLIZZY According To Famous Chicago Restaurant]]></title><description><![CDATA[Clipse's Malice Stole Hotdog GLIZZY According To Famous Chicago Restaurant]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/clipses-malice-stole-hotdog-glizzy-according-to-famous-chicago-restaurant/</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2026 21:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/clipses-malice-stole-hotdog-glizzy-according-to-famous-chicago-restaurant/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[T.I. and Tiny Renew Vows In Jamaica - exclusive footage]]></title><description><![CDATA[T.I. and Tiny Renew Vows In Jamaica - exclusive footage]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/ti-and-tiny-renew-vows-in-jamaica-exclusive-footage/</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2026 04:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/ti-and-tiny-renew-vows-in-jamaica-exclusive-footage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cam’ron Recalls DMX Scheduling A Dog Fight… Against A Raccoon [Video]]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Bryan Steffy / GettySome stories are so ridiculous they can only be about DMX. Cam&rsquo;ron shared one of his funniest X memories on the latest&nbsp;Talk With Flee.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/camron-recalls-dmx-scheduling-a-dog-fight-against-a-raccoon-video/</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2026 21:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/camron-recalls-dmx-scheduling-a-dog-fight-against-a-raccoon-video/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rickey Smiley Says Argentina Fans Racially Abused His Son]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Paras Griffin / GettyThe 2026 World Cup ended two weeks ago, but it still carries some harsh feelings for veteran radio host and comedian Rickey Smiley, particularly due to the controversial behavior of fans supporting Argentina.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/rickey-smiley-says-argentina-fans-racially-abused-his-son/</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2026 21:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/rickey-smiley-says-argentina-fans-racially-abused-his-son/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sticky Fingaz Reveals DMX Secret Battle Of BARS With Hit Onyx Song]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sticky Fingaz Reveals DMX Secret Battle Of BARS With Hit Onyx Song]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/sticky-fingaz-reveals-dmx-secret-battle-of-bars-with-hit-onyx-song/</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2026 16:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/sticky-fingaz-reveals-dmx-secret-battle-of-bars-with-hit-onyx-song/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Explaining The Texas Ban Of Hemp-Derived THC Products]]></title><description><![CDATA[There is measurable alarm online over the recent ban of hemp-derived THC products in Texas, but the finer details are being largely missed. The actual truth is that Texas has banned a select group of hemp-derived products, yet some are still legal and widely available.As seen on USA Today and The Texas Tribune, the new hemp-derived ban went into effect July 31, targeting Delta-8, Delta-10, and THCP products.<br />
The new ban went into effect after the state&rsquo;s Supreme Court earlier this year dec]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/explaining-the-texas-ban-of-hemp-derived-thc-products/</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2026 04:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/explaining-the-texas-ban-of-hemp-derived-thc-products/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fergie Baby Talks Cam'ron, Harlem's Future, XXL Snub, Max B, Major Labels &amp; The New New York]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fergie Baby Talks Cam'ron, Harlem's Future, XXL Snub, Max B, Major Labels &amp; The New New York]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/fergie-baby-talks-camron-harlems-future-xxl-snub-max-b-major-labels-amp-the-new-new-york/</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2026 00:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/fergie-baby-talks-camron-harlems-future-xxl-snub-max-b-major-labels-amp-the-new-new-york/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mahershala Ali Moves On From Long-Awaited ‘Blade’ Role]]></title><description><![CDATA[Movie fans were excited at the prospect of Mahershala Ali joining the sprawling Marvel Cinematic Universe as the lethal daywalker, Blade. However, after delays and dealings shielded from the public eye, Mahershala Ali is moving on from the role and focusing on other endeavors.Mahershala Ali sat down with GQ for a conversation regarding his latest role in Your Mother Your Mother Your Mother from director and screenwriter Bassam Tariq, who coincidentally was contracted to direct the film in 2021 b]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/mahershala-ali-moves-on-from-long-awaited-blade-role/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 22:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/mahershala-ali-moves-on-from-long-awaited-blade-role/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hip-Hop Wired Presents: CRT FRSH (Certified Fresh) Playlist 7.31.26]]></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 last one for July, so let&rsquo;s get into it.Disclaimer:I want to explain how I approach curating the CRT FRSH playlist. Most importantly, I don&rsquo;t segregate my Hip-Hop. Every form of music from the main cultural tree deserves a listen and a look. When I construct the playlist, I want to include all regions across the States and, when applicable, acros]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/hip-hop-wired-presents-crt-frsh-certified-fresh-playlist-73126/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 21:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/hip-hop-wired-presents-crt-frsh-certified-fresh-playlist-73126/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lil Kim and 11-Year Old Daughter Royal Reign]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lil Kim and 11-Year Old Daughter Royal Reign]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/lil-kim-and-11-year-old-daughter-royal-reign/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 21:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/lil-kim-and-11-year-old-daughter-royal-reign/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Soulja Boy Offers Kai Cenat The Taper &amp; Fade In Online Rant]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Prince Williams / GettySoulja Boy has exuded extreme confidence as both an entertainer and public figure, using his platform in sometimes aggressive fashion. Taking to X, Soulja Boy called out Kai Cenat, challenging his younger counterpart to a boxing match.Soulja Boy, 36, took to X and fired off a triplet of tweets referencing Kai Cenat, continuing their issues from earlier this summer connected to the Streamer University platform.&ldquo;You a b*tch @KaiCenat,&rdquo; read the first of t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/soulja-boy-offers-kai-cenat-the-taper-amp-fade-in-online-rant/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 19:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/soulja-boy-offers-kai-cenat-the-taper-amp-fade-in-online-rant/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Joe Budden &amp; Charlamagne Tha God Land Among The Highest-Paid Podcasters]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Jamie McCarthy / GettyJoe Budden and Charlamagne Tha God continue to cash in on the podcasting game.Both media moguls have been named among the 15 highest-paid podcasters, proving there&rsquo;s still plenty of money to be made behind the mic. Running up the bag is an understatement for the two, with the rapper-turned-podcaster coming in at No.15 reportedly earning $20 million last year.Charlamagne Tha God landed at No. 10 on the list, bringing in a reported $27 million over the same peri]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/joe-budden-amp-charlamagne-tha-god-land-among-the-highest-paid-podcasters/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 18:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/joe-budden-amp-charlamagne-tha-god-land-among-the-highest-paid-podcasters/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alleged Gang Leader Big U Slapped With New Federal Charges]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alleged gang leader and music executive Eugene &ldquo;Big U&rdquo; Henley Jr. was indicted in 2025 on a sweeping 43-count RICO case that has yet to go to trial. Now, prosecutors are adding new charges to Big U&rsquo;s ongoing matter, including a murder-for-hire plot to take out an alleged witness.NBC 4 Los Angeles reports that Eugene &ldquo;Big U&rdquo; Henley Jr., 59, is facing a slew of new charges after prosecutors unsealed an updated indictment. Henley, alleged to be a leader in the Rollin&r]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/alleged-gang-leader-big-u-slapped-with-new-federal-charges/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 18:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/alleged-gang-leader-big-u-slapped-with-new-federal-charges/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Barack Obama’s Summer Playlist Once Again Doesn’t Miss]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Tom Williams / GettyBarack Obama has shared his annual summer playlist, and the former president clearly still knows ball.Featuring 46 songs in total, Obama also took a moment to pay his respects to Fred Hansard, who tragically passed away.&ldquo;Here are some of the songs I&rsquo;ve been listening to this summer. It starts with a song Michelle and I love by Glen Hansard, a great musician who passed tragically this week. Our hearts go out to his family.&ldquo;As always, Obama&rsquo;s pla]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/barack-obamas-summer-playlist-once-again-doesnt-miss/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 16:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/barack-obamas-summer-playlist-once-again-doesnt-miss/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kanye West Reaches Settlement In Former Assistant’s Sexual Assault Lawsuit]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: RAMON VAN FLYMEN / GettyKanye West and his former assistant, Lauren Pisciotta, have reached a settlement in the civil lawsuit she filed against the rapper, bringing an end to a legal battle that has stretched on for more than two years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/kanye-west-reaches-settlement-in-former-assistants-sexual-assault-lawsuit/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 15:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/kanye-west-reaches-settlement-in-former-assistants-sexual-assault-lawsuit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Michael B. Jordan’s ‘The Thomas Crown Affair’ Trailer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Amazon MGM Studios / Amazon StudiosFresh off of winning his first-ever Oscar Award for his marvelous work in Ryan Coogler&rsquo;s new classic, Sinners, Michael B. Jordan returns to star in the latest remake of The Thomas Crown Affair.On Wednesday (July 29), Amazon MGM Studios released the first trailer for the romance/heist film, which stars Jordan as a billionaire (Thomas Crown) who takes it upon himself to plan and rob priceless art, only to find himself in the crosshairs of a breathta]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/michael-b-jordans-the-thomas-crown-affair-trailer/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 23:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/michael-b-jordans-the-thomas-crown-affair-trailer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Racehorse Owned By Lil Wayne &amp; Lil Yachty Punches Ticket To The Breeders&rsquo; Cup]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: WWE &ndash; Survivor Series / Republic Records / GettyVery rarely will you hear about a connection between Hip-Hop and horse racing, but it&rsquo;s not impossible.&nbsp;Last Saturday (July 25), a racehorse owned by rappers Lil Wayne and Lil Yachty won the $400K Grade 1 Bing Crosby Stakes at Del Mar Thoroughbred Club in California.&nbsp;The 4-year-old horse, named Listenupshance, finished the race by holding off Maximum Bourban by a thin margin. The horse, ridden by Emisael Jaramillo and]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/racehorse-owned-by-lil-wayne-amp-lil-yachty-punches-ticket-to-the-breedersrsquo-cup/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 22:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/racehorse-owned-by-lil-wayne-amp-lil-yachty-punches-ticket-to-the-breedersrsquo-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Children of Blood and Bone’ Author Tomi Adeyemi Says She Left Set of Film “Sobbing”]]></title><description><![CDATA[Children of Blood and Bone / Tomi AdeyemiThere is plenty to be excited about regarding the new film Children of Blood and Bone, but could some drama involving the book&rsquo;s author and &ldquo;colorism&rdquo; derail this promising-looking film?<br />
When the first trailer for Children of Blood and Bone arrived, there was plenty of excitement revolving around the film, based on Tomi Adeyemi&rsquo;s book of the same name.<br />
What Is Children of Blood and Bone About?The movie, directed by Gina Prince-Byth]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/children-of-blood-and-bone-author-tomi-adeyemi-says-she-left-set-of-film-sobbing/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 21:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/children-of-blood-and-bone-author-tomi-adeyemi-says-she-left-set-of-film-sobbing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cardi B Teases New Single “Ah Ha” Ahead Of Friday Release]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: handout / Atlantic RecordsCardi B is wasting no time keeping her momentum going.On Wednesday, the Bronx rapper officially teased her upcoming single, &ldquo;Ah Ha,&rdquo; revealing that the track will arrive this Friday, July 31.<br />
Fans quickly flooded the comments excited after she dropped the snippet. Following the success of her sophomore album, AM I THE DRAMA?, Bardi is already gearing up for another run.&nbsp;The project earned widespread praise from fans, with standout records like &]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/cardi-b-teases-new-single-ah-ha-ahead-of-friday-release/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 19:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/cardi-b-teases-new-single-ah-ha-ahead-of-friday-release/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alex Jones Calls For Trump Impeachment Over Iran War]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alex Jones, once a fiery supporter of President Donald Trump, is now calling for the leader&rsquo;s impeachment over the Iran War. Alex Jones&rsquo; position is that the ongoing conflict with Iran is stoking fears of a military draft and wants to prevent that from happening.Alex Jones, former host of the InfoWars platform, said on his new show that he believes President Trump is eyeing the potential of a mandatory military draft and is demanding that the 25th Amendment be invoked.<br />
&ldquo;The big]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/alex-jones-calls-for-trump-impeachment-over-iran-war/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 19:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/alex-jones-calls-for-trump-impeachment-over-iran-war/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Drake &amp; Kevin Durant Connect On New NOCTA Apparel Drop]]></title><description><![CDATA[Drake and Kevin Durant&rsquo;s friendship is well documented, and their recent ad spot for the Nike KD 19 confirmed their connection. Taking these to a new level, the pair are teaming up for a new NOCTA apparel drop, highlighting Kevin Durant&rsquo;s early days in basketball and beyond.The new Drake and Kevin Durant NOCTA collaboration highlights several pieces that harken back to Durant&rsquo;s early playing days in Maryland.<br />
The pieces featured are a Montrose NOCTA hoodie, Easy Money cutoff te]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/drake-amp-kevin-durant-connect-on-new-nocta-apparel-drop/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 18:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/drake-amp-kevin-durant-connect-on-new-nocta-apparel-drop/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Diddy Has Release Date Moved Up Again To January 2028]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sean &ldquo;Diddy&rdquo; Combs&rsquo; legal predicament is still ongoing as he serves his time; however, Combs received some good news recently. In a new report, it was revealed that Diddy had his prison release date moved up yet again, shaving off more time.<br />
TMZ reports that Sean &ldquo;Diddy&rdquo; Combs will now be released from prison on January 24, 2028. Earlier reports stated that Combs&rsquo; release date from FCI Fort Dix in New Jersey was February 23, 2028. He was initially slated to be]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/diddy-has-release-date-moved-up-again-to-january-2028/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 17:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/diddy-has-release-date-moved-up-again-to-january-2028/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ryu Hits Blanka With A Hadouken In New Clip From ‘Street Fighter’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Legendary Pictures / Street FighterThat Street Fighter movie is still coming, and based on a new clip, it definitely is nothing like that dreadful 1995 film adaptation starring Jean-Claude Van Damme.In the new clip shared by Legendary Pictures, the traveling world warrior, Ryu (Andrew Koji), somehow lands in a prison that is run by Shadaloo&rsquo;s big boss, M. Bison (David Dastmalchian), and is thrown into a grudge match with a bunch of other prisoners.<br />
Ryu isn&rsquo;t the only capable]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/ryu-hits-blanka-with-a-hadouken-in-new-clip-from-street-fighter/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 16:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/ryu-hits-blanka-with-a-hadouken-in-new-clip-from-street-fighter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ming Li Opens Up About Her Complicated Relationship With Nicki Minaj]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: @mingluanli / InstagramNicki Minaj&rsquo;s sister, Ming Li, opens up about their complicated relationship and why the two have kept their distance over the years.While their sisterhood has been the subject of public scrutiny, Li says she now has a better understanding of why things haven&rsquo;t always been easy between them. During a recent sit-down with No Jumper, she explained that some of the tension stemmed from speaking about her sister publicly early in her career.&ldquo;She proba]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/ming-li-opens-up-about-her-complicated-relationship-with-nicki-minaj/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 16:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/ming-li-opens-up-about-her-complicated-relationship-with-nicki-minaj/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dr. Fauci Pleads The 5th During GOP-Led Sham Hearing About The COVID-19 Pandemic]]></title><description><![CDATA[Anna Moneymaker / Dr. Fauci<br />
Republicans are down so bad right now that they are revisiting the COVID-19 pandemic and are trying to blame Dr. Anthony Fauci for how it was handled.<br />
Dr. Fauci should be enjoying retirement and the summer with his family. Still, instead he had to travel to Capitol Hill for a GOP-led congressional hearing on the origins of COVID and how Trump led the response, which quickly became contentious when Dr. Fauci invoked the Fifth Amendment more than 100 times to avoid the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/dr-fauci-pleads-the-5th-during-gop-led-sham-hearing-about-the-covid-19-pandemic/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 05:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/dr-fauci-pleads-the-5th-during-gop-led-sham-hearing-about-the-covid-19-pandemic/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kash Patel Lawsuit Against Blogger Who Called Him A “Kremlin Asset” Tossed]]></title><description><![CDATA[SAUL LOEB / Kash Patel<br />
DEI Hire FBI Director Kash Patel&rsquo;s lawsuit against a blogger is officially in Valhalla after a federal judge tossed it.<br />
Muppet-eyed Patel sued anti-disinformation blogger&nbsp;Jim Stewartson,&nbsp;who publishes the MindWar Substack, for over $10 million a few years before Trump ridiculously tapped the conspiracy theorist podcaster to lead the FBI.<br />
Patel originally sued Stewartson in June 2023 for libel for posts calling him a &ldquo;Kremlin asset&rdquo; who planned t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/kash-patel-lawsuit-against-blogger-who-called-him-a-kremlin-asset-tossed/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 22:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/kash-patel-lawsuit-against-blogger-who-called-him-a-kremlin-asset-tossed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Katt Williams, Nipsey Hussle Shine In New TextNow Phone Campaign]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Tommaso Boddi / GettyA new app-based phone company is making a strong statement in their first national campaign, enlisting the legendary comedic actor Katt Williams as a spokesperson and using music from the late Nipsey Hussle in their first ad.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/katt-williams-nipsey-hussle-shine-in-new-textnow-phone-campaign/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 22:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/katt-williams-nipsey-hussle-shine-in-new-textnow-phone-campaign/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DJ Envy Says Wife Gia Had To Teach Him How To Wash His Rear Properly]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Leon Bennett / GettyDJ Envy had listeners doing double takes after revealing that his wife, Gia Casey, had to correct one of the most basic parts of his shower routine.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/dj-envy-says-wife-gia-had-to-teach-him-how-to-wash-his-rear-properly/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 22:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/dj-envy-says-wife-gia-had-to-teach-him-how-to-wash-his-rear-properly/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alleged Sex Tape Of Ari Fletcher &amp; &ldquo;Mystery Man&rdquo; Leaks]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Prince Williams/WireImage / Prince Williams/WireimageIt appears that some more online drama surrounding Ari Fletcher has popped out.<br />
This time, an explicit tape that allegedly features the influencer in a compromising position with an unknown man. Although the man&rsquo;s face is not shown in the video, many suspect that it could be Fletcher&rsquo;s longtime partner, rapper MoneyBagg Yo.Fellow rapper Finesse2Tymes decided to put his unsolicited two cents in the conversation. Taking to so]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/alleged-sex-tape-of-ari-fletcher-amp-ldquomystery-manrdquo-leaks/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 22:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/alleged-sex-tape-of-ari-fletcher-amp-ldquomystery-manrdquo-leaks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tapped In: The Hip-Hop Moments That Moved The Culture This Week]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Bernard Smalls / @PhotosByBeanzEvery week the culture delivers another batch of moments that spark conversations, dominate timelines, and remind us that music is only one piece of the story. Tap in with the Hip-Hop moments that moved the culture this week inside.&nbsp;The biggest headlines often happen away from the booth, stretching into politics, philanthropy, social media, and the courtroom. This week was no exception.&nbsp;Chris Brown made a major legal move overseas, Donald Trump fo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/tapped-in-the-hip-hop-moments-that-moved-the-culture-this-week/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 20:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/tapped-in-the-hip-hop-moments-that-moved-the-culture-this-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Eminem Is Auctioning Off Some Of His Personal Sneaker Collection For Charity]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Michael Tullberg / GettyLong before Travis Scott was walking around in unreleased pairs of Air Jordan 4s that had hypebeasts punching air and cursing the sneaker gods for not being able to access a single pair, Eminem had the sneaker game in a tizzy with his own exclusive &ldquo;Friends &amp; Family&rdquo; Air Jordans. And, at last, you&rsquo;ll be able to get your hands on a pair&hellip;but it&rsquo;ll cost ya.According to Sneaker News, Eminem has teamed with Julien&rsquo;s Auction hous]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/eminem-is-auctioning-off-some-of-his-personal-sneaker-collection-for-charity/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 20:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/eminem-is-auctioning-off-some-of-his-personal-sneaker-collection-for-charity/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Snoozer-In-Chief Trump Mars Lindsey Graham’s Funeral]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Chip Somodevilla / GettyOn Tuesday (July 28), the funeral for Senator Lindsey Graham took place at the National Cathedral in Washington D.C., and President Donald Trump became the center of attention thanks to two moments that would go viral.The first occurred during his prepared remarks for the politician from South Carolina, who came to be a staunch ally of Trump during his first term. Trump read, &ldquo;Virtually everyone liked Lindsey,&rdquo; before stopping and saying, &ldquo;Well,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/snoozer-in-chief-trump-mars-lindsey-grahams-funeral/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 20:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/snoozer-in-chief-trump-mars-lindsey-grahams-funeral/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Azealia Banks Calls ASAP Rocky “Worst Rapper Of All Time”]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: XAVIER GALIANA / GettyAzealia Banks is nowhere near done talking shots at A$AP Rocky.Their feud dates back to 2014, and here we are in 2026 with no signs of either side waving the white flag. After DJ Vlad posed the question on X asking who the worst rapper of all time is, Banks didn&rsquo;t hesitate to throw Rocky&rsquo;s name into the conversation.&ldquo;A$AP Rocky for sure.&rdquo;At this point, trolling Flack has become somewhat of a yearly tradition for Banks.She&rsquo;s been on Rock]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/azealia-banks-calls-asap-rocky-worst-rapper-of-all-time/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 20:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/azealia-banks-calls-asap-rocky-worst-rapper-of-all-time/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rappers With Streets Named After Them &amp; The Legends Who Still Deserve The Honor]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Kevin Kane / GettyHip hop has always been about putting your city on the map, so there may be no greater hometown salute than having an actual street named after you. Check out all the rappers with streets named after them and the legends who still deserve the honor.&nbsp;Following the recent dedication of ODB Jones Way in Brooklyn, honoring the late Ol&rsquo; Dirty Bastard near the block where his grandmother still lives. We are celebrating the ways cities preserve rap history beyond pl]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/rappers-with-streets-named-after-them-amp-the-legends-who-still-deserve-the-honor/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 20:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/rappers-with-streets-named-after-them-amp-the-legends-who-still-deserve-the-honor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Apple Launches “Upgrade Program” To Help You “Own” Their Expensive Devices]]></title><description><![CDATA[AppleApple is trying to make it easier for folks to get their expensive devices in their hands.<br />
In a time when people are currently complaining about ownership, specifically gamers regarding games after Sony announced it is killing physical game discs in 2028, Apple announced its new &ldquo;Upgrade&rdquo; program that will allow Apple fans to &ldquo;lease&rdquo; its devices.<br />
The Upgrade Program comes after Apple recently raised prices on MacBooks, iPads, and other devices in response to memory a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/apple-launches-upgrade-program-to-help-you-own-their-expensive-devices/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 20:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/apple-launches-upgrade-program-to-help-you-own-their-expensive-devices/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Belly Gang Kushington Reps Atlanta In Red Bull 60 Second Freestyle]]></title><description><![CDATA[Belly Gang Kushington&lsquo;s rapid rise in the industry is a testament to all the accolades he&rsquo;s gained this year alone, and he&rsquo;s back with another moment. The talented rapper delivered a potent Red Bull 60 Second Freestyle in his hometown of Atlanta, further cementing his growing legacy.Red Bull 60 Second Freestyle is a video series from the Red Bull 1520 team that differs from the Red Bull Spirl One Take Cypher series. Red Bull 60 Second Freestyle places the subject in familiar su]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/belly-gang-kushington-reps-atlanta-in-red-bull-60-second-freestyle/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/belly-gang-kushington-reps-atlanta-in-red-bull-60-second-freestyle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump’s Reflecting Pool Vandal Story Collapses In Court]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: BRENDAN SMIALOWSKI / GettyOn Monday (July 27), a court filing in the case against a former Olympian accused of vandalizing the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool has apparently thrown the government&rsquo;s prosecution into question, thanks to a witness&rsquo;s testimony that there was already damage.The grand jury witness, who hasn&rsquo;t been identified, testified that the pool had already been damaged before David &ldquo;Davey&rdquo; Hearn touched a detached piece of the lining that wa]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/trumps-reflecting-pool-vandal-story-collapses-in-court/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 17:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/trumps-reflecting-pool-vandal-story-collapses-in-court/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump-Connected Ohio Congressman Max Miller Faces Domestic Violence Allegations]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rep. Max Miller, a Republican Party congressman who enjoyed the support of President Donald Trump, is facing allegations of domestic violence. According to unsealed divorce documents, Rep. Max Miller allegedly threw hot water at his ex-wife and broke a toddler&rsquo;s collarbone.As seen on TiffinOhio.net, Rep. Max Miller, 37, is facing several allegations as he continues to run for a third term to represent Ohio&rsquo;s 7th District. The allegations come from his ex-wife, Emily Moreno, the daugh]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/trump-connected-ohio-congressman-max-miller-faces-domestic-violence-allegations/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 16:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/trump-connected-ohio-congressman-max-miller-faces-domestic-violence-allegations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kanye West Calls ‘Bully More Meaningful Than ‘Graduation’ And ‘Watch The Throne’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Revolt / RevoltLarry Jackson surprised the crowd at the Urban One Summit by FaceTiming Kanye West during Gamma&rsquo;s panel discussion.Before making the call, the Gamma co-founder highlighted the momentum the label has built, shouting out artists like Loe Shimmy, Maleigh Zan, and Snoop Dogg for helping shape the company&rsquo;s growing roster.Jackson also took a moment to thank Program Directors for supporting Kanye&rsquo;s latest Gamma release, Bully. That&rsquo;s when he pulled out hi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/kanye-west-calls-bully-more-meaningful-than-graduation-and-watch-the-throne/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 16:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/kanye-west-calls-bully-more-meaningful-than-graduation-and-watch-the-throne/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nolan Wells&rsquo; Mother Files Subpoenas For Social Media &amp; Location Data]]></title><description><![CDATA[The family of Mississippi teen Nolan Wells is working diligently to uncover the mysterious circumstances of his death at Horn Island. Through the family&rsquo;s legal representation, Nolan Wells&rsquo;s mother has filed for subpoenas to obtain her son&rsquo;s social media and location data to obtain new answers in the case.As reported by local outlet Sun Herald, the subpoenas were filed on Tuesday by Gary Bufkin. The legal maneuver is an attempt to gain access to Nolan Wells&rsquo; social media]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/nolan-wellsrsquo-mother-files-subpoenas-for-social-media-amp-location-data/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 16:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/nolan-wellsrsquo-mother-files-subpoenas-for-social-media-amp-location-data/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Uncle Luke Says He Can Deal With Donald Trump, Tells Chuck Jigsaw Creekmur How!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Uncle Luke Says He Can Deal With Donald Trump, Tells Chuck Jigsaw Creekmur How!]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/uncle-luke-says-he-can-deal-with-donald-trump-tells-chuck-jigsaw-creekmur-how/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/uncle-luke-says-he-can-deal-with-donald-trump-tells-chuck-jigsaw-creekmur-how/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wu-Tang Clan’s Ol’ Dirty Bastard Honored With Brooklyn Street Naming]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ol&rsquo; Dirty Bastard and his place in Hip-Hop history are forever cemented due to his contributions to the Wu-Tang Clan and his outsized personality. Now, the borough Ol&rsquo; Dirty Bastard called home has honored the late legend with a street co-naming.As spotted in Billboard, Ol&rsquo; Dirty Bastard, whose birth name was Russell Jones, now has a street in the Bedford-Stuyvesant neighborhood named after him. On Sunday (July 26), the family and friends of ODB gathered for a ceremony on the c]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/wu-tang-clans-ol-dirty-bastard-honored-with-brooklyn-street-naming/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 15:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/wu-tang-clans-ol-dirty-bastard-honored-with-brooklyn-street-naming/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Teyana Taylor Loves AllHipHop! Kam Patterson, Michael Mando Talk To Chuck Jigsaw Creekmur f/ Netflix]]></title><description><![CDATA[Teyana Taylor Loves AllHipHop! Kam Patterson, Michael Mando Talk To Chuck Jigsaw Creekmur f/ Netflix]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/teyana-taylor-loves-allhiphop-kam-patterson-michael-mando-talk-to-chuck-jigsaw-creekmur-f-netflix/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/teyana-taylor-loves-allhiphop-kam-patterson-michael-mando-talk-to-chuck-jigsaw-creekmur-f-netflix/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[KANHA &amp; GrooveVolt Join Forces For KANHApalooza, Ric Wilson To Appear]]></title><description><![CDATA[While Chicago gets prepared for Lollapalooza this week, edibles brand KANHA and music platform GrooveVolt are joining forces for KANHApalooza. KANHApalooza will be hosted in Chicago&rsquo;s West Loop with performances from local acts alongside the growing Illinois cannabis community.<br />
KANHApalooza will be hosted at Kashmir and will feature a performance from Chicago&rsquo;s own Ric Wilson along with surprise guest artist appearances in the tuck. There will be food on the premises, and the KANHA B]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/kanha-amp-groovevolt-join-forces-for-kanhapalooza-ric-wilson-to-appear/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 05:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/kanha-amp-groovevolt-join-forces-for-kanhapalooza-ric-wilson-to-appear/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Future’s “Codeine Crazy” Goes Viral Thanks To ‘The Odyssey’ Memes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: LANVIN / LanvinA particular song from Future&rsquo;s catalog has found new life online once again.Hendrix can give big thank you to The Odyssey. Fans have been having a field day with specific scene from the film featuring the &ldquo;Siren Song.&rdquo; In the original clip, the music is faintly playing in the background, but that hasn&rsquo;t stopped social media from getting creative with it.&nbsp;One of the records fans have gravitated toward is Future&rsquo;s beloved classic, &ldquo;C]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/futures-codeine-crazy-goes-viral-thanks-to-the-odyssey-memes/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 22:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/futures-codeine-crazy-goes-viral-thanks-to-the-odyssey-memes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Day26 Announces New Deal With Bryan Michael Cox’s Label]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Nykieria Chaney / GettyDay26 stopped by Hip-Hop Wired to reflect on their legacy and share some major news.Nearly 20 years after releasing their self-titled debut album, the R&amp;B group is still making an impact. For member Willie Taylor, hearing Day26 records out in the wild is a reminder of just how timeless their music has become.&ldquo;It&rsquo;s an awesome feeling, I remember one time I was in a clothing store and I hear our record playing. I&rsquo;m singing it word for word, it w]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/day26-announces-new-deal-with-bryan-michael-coxs-label/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 19:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/day26-announces-new-deal-with-bryan-michael-coxs-label/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Political Analyst Kyle Kuzma Calls Out Mayor Zohran Mamdani]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kyle Kuzma, currently playing for the Milwaukee Bucks, apparently has strong thoughts about the political machinations in New York City. Taking to social media, Kyle Kuzma was critical of Mayor Zohran Mamdani after the city leader called for the arrest of Israel&rsquo;s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.Mayor Zohran Mamdani shared a video on July 21, framing Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as a war criminal and previously shared plans of orchestrating the Israeli leader&rsquo;s arrest for viol]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/political-analyst-kyle-kuzma-calls-out-mayor-zohran-mamdani/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 19:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/political-analyst-kyle-kuzma-calls-out-mayor-zohran-mamdani/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[&lsquo;NBA 2K27&rsquo;s Gameplay Showcases Recent Player Movement &amp; Virtual On-Court Action]]></title><description><![CDATA[2K / Visual Concepts / NBA 2K27Do you smell that? It&rsquo;s almost time to hit the virtual hardwood, and like clockwork, we got a new gameplay trailer for NBA 2K27.Damn, it feels like it was just days ago the New York Knicks ended their ridiculously long NBA championship drought, and now it&rsquo;s almost time for us to press start on NBA 2K27.Like Madden NFL and other annual sports simulation video games for good and, in some cases, worse, NBA 2K has become tradition, but will this year&rsquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/lsquonba-2k27rsquos-gameplay-showcases-recent-player-movement-amp-virtual-on-court-action/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 19:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/lsquonba-2k27rsquos-gameplay-showcases-recent-player-movement-amp-virtual-on-court-action/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tay Keith Left Behind Several Assets After Untimely Passing]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tay Keith was one of the top producers of his era who died far too soon in June, sending shockwaves throughout the Hip-Hop industry. In the wake of Tay Keith&rsquo;s untimely passing, it is now being revealed that he left behind several high-profile assets in his estate.<br />
As reported by TMZ, Tay Keith, whose real name is Brytavious Lakeith Chambers, left behind a large estate with considerable assets, with an unnamed family member serving as its administrator.According to the court documents, Kei]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/tay-keith-left-behind-several-assets-after-untimely-passing/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 18:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/tay-keith-left-behind-several-assets-after-untimely-passing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Memphis Bleek In All-Out War With Tony Yayo &amp; Uncle Murda]]></title><description><![CDATA[Memphis Bleek, a longtime compatriot of JA&Yuml;-Z, is embroiled in a controversial back-and-forth with Tony Yayo and Uncle Murda. At the heart of the beef is Memphis Bleek stating that he doesn&rsquo;t need JA&Yuml;-Z&rsquo;s assistance, and that Tony Yayo relies on 50 Cent to stay financially afloat.Earlier this month, Memphis Bleek appeared on The Breakfast Club and addressed the issue with Tony Yayo, who currently co-hosts The Real Report with Uncle Murda. Bleek said during the appearance th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/memphis-bleek-in-all-out-war-with-tony-yayo-amp-uncle-murda/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 17:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/memphis-bleek-in-all-out-war-with-tony-yayo-amp-uncle-murda/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sneak Peak Of The Upcoming Fantasy Epic ‘Children Of Blood And Bone’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Paramount Pictures / ParamountWell, Damson Idris may not be the new King of Wakanda in Ryan Coogler&rsquo;s Black Panther III after all (that honor has surprisingly gone to David Jonsson), but he&rsquo;s definitely going to be involved in a new fantasy epic film that revolves around another fictional African country where magic can happen.On Monday (July 27), Paramount Pictures released a behind-the-scenes look at their upcoming film Children of Blood and Bone to give us a sneak peak at]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/sneak-peak-of-the-upcoming-fantasy-epic-children-of-blood-and-bone/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 17:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/sneak-peak-of-the-upcoming-fantasy-epic-children-of-blood-and-bone/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[JA&Yuml;-Z Adds New London &amp; Los Angeles Concert Dates After Historic Yankee Stadium Run]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Roc Nation / Roc NationJA&Yuml;-Z&rsquo;s victory lap isn&rsquo;t slowing down anytime soon. He has added new concert dates in London and Los Angeles.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/jayuml-z-adds-new-london-amp-los-angeles-concert-dates-after-historic-yankee-stadium-run/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 17:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/jayuml-z-adds-new-london-amp-los-angeles-concert-dates-after-historic-yankee-stadium-run/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[XBOX’s Massive Outage Didn’t Spare Physical Game Disc Owners]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mario Tama / XBOXA massive outage that began on Sunday and went into Monday had XBOX console owners seeing red instead of green.<br />
In a time where all signs point to a fully digital future for gaming, XBOX gamers had to endure a significant outage that basically turned their consoles into expensive bricks.<br />
Yes, the outage shined a bright spotlight on the huge issue of having an all-digital library, as it rendered them useless, but physical game disc warriors were not spared either, according to re]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/xboxs-massive-outage-didnt-spare-physical-game-disc-owners/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 17:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/xboxs-massive-outage-didnt-spare-physical-game-disc-owners/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Skilla Baby Says His Mental Health Battle Was Harder Than Being Shot]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: MICHAEL TRAN / GettySkilla Baby is opening up about one of the toughest battles he&rsquo;s faced, and it has nothing to do with music.The Detroit rapper recently sat down with Pretty Vee on The Outlet, where he got candid about his mental health journey. According to Skilla, the struggle he&rsquo;s faced mentally has been even more difficult than surviving his shooting.&ldquo;People think &lsquo;cause I&rsquo;m so strong and I just go through stuff that I don&rsquo;t I don&rsquo;t go thr]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/skilla-baby-says-his-mental-health-battle-was-harder-than-being-shot/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 15:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/skilla-baby-says-his-mental-health-battle-was-harder-than-being-shot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Elon Musk Clowned On His Own Platform Following Meltdown After Interview]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alex Wong / Elon MuskElon Musk, aka Phony Stark, is getting clowned on his own platform after he complained about a recent contentious interview with Economist editor-in-chief Zanny Minton Beddoes, who called him out for his constant contradictions.<br />
In the interview that was published on Thursday, things went left quickly between Musk and Beddoes. During the interview, Beddoes pushed Musk on the future where artificial intelligence and robots doing everything will be abundant, and immigrants are]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/elon-musk-clowned-on-his-own-platform-following-meltdown-after-interview/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 23:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/elon-musk-clowned-on-his-own-platform-following-meltdown-after-interview/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rakim &ldquo;A Different Kind,&rdquo; Fat Joe, Jadakiss &amp; Stove God Cooks &ldquo;The Aroma&rdquo; &amp; More | Daily Visuals 7.27.26]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rakim Allah is four decades into the rap game and the man responsible for inspiring some of Hip-Hop&rsquo;s greatest MC&rsquo;s and icons is here to remind y&rsquo;all that not only is his pen still sharp but it&rsquo;s still basically a soldering iron compared to what rappers be writing up today.Dropping off some new visuals to &ldquo;A Different Kind,&rdquo; the God MC gets draped out in New York Knicks attire (Knicks in five!) and posts up in front of various graffiti murals to help capture t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/rakim-ldquoa-different-kindrdquo-fat-joe-jadakiss-amp-stove-god-cooks-ldquothe-aromardquo-amp-more-daily-visuals-72726/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 23:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/rakim-ldquoa-different-kindrdquo-fat-joe-jadakiss-amp-stove-god-cooks-ldquothe-aromardquo-amp-more-daily-visuals-72726/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[21 Savage Suffers Tragic Family Loss After Death Of Nephew]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Aaron J. Thornton / Getty21 Savage and his family are mourning the tragic loss of hiss 14-year-old nephew, Seven Shirley.The 14-year-old was reportedly pronounced dead after an apparent suicide. According to reports, the incident occurred shortly after Seven accidentally shot his sister, who survived her injuries following multiple surgeries to her neck and vocal cords.The heartbreaking tragedy has left loved ones searching for answers while highlighting the devastating consequences that]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/21-savage-suffers-tragic-family-loss-after-death-of-nephew/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 23:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/21-savage-suffers-tragic-family-loss-after-death-of-nephew/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[President Trump Makes Odd Nicki Minaj Twerk Joke, MC Shuck &amp; Jive Loved It]]></title><description><![CDATA[President Donald Trump spoke at the White House Correspondents&rsquo; Association dinner this past weekend, delivering jokes flatter than the soles of his hard bottoms. Nicki Minaj was a target of one of the jokes, prompting MAGA Barbie to playfully fire back at the president.For over an hour, President Trump took to the podium at the WHCA dinner at the Waldorf Astoria in Washington, ironically enough, a property he once owned. As some online noted, Trump&rsquo;s jokes took several tasteless tur]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/president-trump-makes-odd-nicki-minaj-twerk-joke-mc-shuck-amp-jive-loved-it/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 21:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/president-trump-makes-odd-nicki-minaj-twerk-joke-mc-shuck-amp-jive-loved-it/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[David Jonsson’s Casting As Marvel Studios’ New Black Panther Sparks Ridiculous Discourse]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jesse Grant / David Jonsson / Black Panther IIIKevin Feige led the way as Marvel Studios returned to Hall H at San Diego Comic Con with a plethora of announcements. The big one that has the internet currently chirping is the news that we have a new Black Panther.<br />
To close out an event that shared another trailer for the upcoming film Avengers: Doomsday, a tease that Ryan Reynolds&rsquo; Deadpool could be added into the mix, and Ryan Gosling will take over where Nicolas Cage left off when he beco]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/david-jonssons-casting-as-marvel-studios-new-black-panther-sparks-ridiculous-discourse/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 20:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/david-jonssons-casting-as-marvel-studios-new-black-panther-sparks-ridiculous-discourse/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[David Jonsson’s Casting As Marvel Studios’ New Black Panther Sparks Ridiculous Discorse]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jesse Grant / David Jonsson / Black Panther IIIKevin Feige led the way as Marvel Studios returned to Hall H at San Diego Comic Con with a plethora of announcements. The big one that has the internet currently chirping is the news that we have a new Black Panther.<br />
To close out an event that shared another trailer for the upcoming film Avengers: Doomsday, a tease that Ryan Reynolds&rsquo; Deadpool could be added into the mix, and Ryan Gosling will take over where Nicolas Cage left off when he beco]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/david-jonssons-casting-as-marvel-studios-new-black-panther-sparks-ridiculous-discorse/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 20:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/david-jonssons-casting-as-marvel-studios-new-black-panther-sparks-ridiculous-discorse/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[HBO Drops New Trailer For DC’s ‘Lanterns’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: John Johnson / HBO MaxWith Marvel slowly recapturing some much-needed hype for the future of its cinematic universe with some big revelations over the weekend at San Diego&rsquo;s Comic-Con, DC, too, is looking to drum up interest for its own rebooted live-action superhero universe and is hoping its new HBO series can do just that.Over the SDCC weekend, DC and HBO released the latest trailer for their upcoming series Lanterns starring Kyle Chandler as Hal Jordan (The Green Lantern) and A]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/hbo-drops-new-trailer-for-dcs-lanterns/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 20:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/hbo-drops-new-trailer-for-dcs-lanterns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Netanyahu Says Mamdani Peddles “Hate Speech,” Web Calls Cap]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: The Washington Post / GettyIsrael&rsquo;s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is firing back at New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani over his recent video, claiming that Mamdani was &ldquo;formenting hate&rdquo; in a recent interview before a meeting with President Donald Trump.Netanyahu appeared on Fox News&rsquo; Sunday Morning Features, hosted by Maria Baritromo on Sunday (July 26), decidedly attacking Mamdani for his video in which he called the Israeli Prime Minister a &ldquo;war crimin]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/netanyahu-says-mamdani-peddles-hate-speech-web-calls-cap/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 20:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/netanyahu-says-mamdani-peddles-hate-speech-web-calls-cap/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ice Spice Apologizes For Hot 97 Summer Jam No-Show, Blames Contract Issues]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Gilbert Flores / GettyIce Spice had fans waiting for a Hot 97 Summer Jam appearance that never happened, and the Bronx rapper says unfinished paperwork is to blame.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/ice-spice-apologizes-for-hot-97-summer-jam-no-show-blames-contract-issues/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 20:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/ice-spice-apologizes-for-hot-97-summer-jam-no-show-blames-contract-issues/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Keyshia Cole Sparks Dating Rumors With Philly Rapper Skrilla]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: TV One / TV OneKeyshia Cole and Philadelphia rapper Skrilla appear to be spending a lot of time together.The R&amp;B legend&rsquo;s love life has been a hot topic for a while now. Last year, she was in an on-again, off-again relationship with Atlanta rapper Hunxho.Hunxho and Cole were first spotted together in 2024 before making their relationship official later that year. The pair even collaborated on the song, &ldquo;Don&rsquo;t Let Me Down,&rdquo; giving fans a glimpse into both their]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/keyshia-cole-sparks-dating-rumors-with-philly-rapper-skrilla/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 20:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/keyshia-cole-sparks-dating-rumors-with-philly-rapper-skrilla/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cheyenne Bryant Drama Heats Up After Jamal Bryant’s Comments]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pastor Jamal Bryant has never been one to shrink his voice for anyone and is now once more aiming choice words towards Dr. Cheyenne Bryant. In a new video posted to social media, Pastor Jamal Bryant addressed receiving a cease-and-desist letter from Dr. Cheyenne Bryant, also using the moment to dress down her allegedly doctored credentials.<br />
Pastor Jamal Bryant posted a video to his Instagram page on Sunday (July 26), opening the moment by sharing with viewers that his sister, Dr. Thema Bryant, w]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/cheyenne-bryant-drama-heats-up-after-jamal-bryants-comments/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 19:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/cheyenne-bryant-drama-heats-up-after-jamal-bryants-comments/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Goodie Mob’s Big Gipp Addresses CeeLo Green, “Don’t Turn Around And Turn On Your Family”]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Prince Williams / GettyGoodie Mob&rsquo;s own Big Gipp is addressing recent comments made by fellow group member CeeLo Green regarding the legendary Atlanta group&rsquo;s future.Back in May, CeeLo revealed that Goodie Mob would be coming to an end as the group celebrate its 30th anniversary. He aslo explained that the members have no interest in forcing new music if it doesn&rsquo;t happen organically.&ldquo;Our brothers Outkast have just been officially inducted into the Rock&rsquo; N&r]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/goodie-mobs-big-gipp-addresses-ceelo-green-dont-turn-around-and-turn-on-your-family/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 16:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/goodie-mobs-big-gipp-addresses-ceelo-green-dont-turn-around-and-turn-on-your-family/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DiJonai Carrington Accused NaLyssa Smith Of Cheating With WNBA Players]]></title><description><![CDATA[DiJonai Carrington, who currently plays for the Chicago Sky, hit the basketball world with a headline crossover that trended over the weekend. DiJonai Carrington took to social media, accusing her ex-girlfriend NaLyssa Smith of cheating with other WNBA players.On Sunday (July 26), DiJonai Carrington, 28, took to Threads and made the explosive accusation, setting off a flurry of replies across social media platforms.&ldquo;Since mfs wanna be funny today ima be hilarious! yes , nalyssa cheated on]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/dijonai-carrington-accused-nalyssa-smith-of-cheating-with-wnba-players/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 08:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/dijonai-carrington-accused-nalyssa-smith-of-cheating-with-wnba-players/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[D4vd’s Apple Music Account Hacked, Fake “I DID IT” Song Posted]]></title><description><![CDATA[D4vd, who is currently awaiting a trial date in the murder of a teen girl he was reportedly involved with, is back in the headlines. According to a new report, D4vd&rsquo;s Apple Music account was hacked, with a fake song titled &ldquo;I DID IT&rdquo; released to the public.TMZ reports that D4vd, real name David Burke, had his Apple Music account reportedly hacked, with the perpetrators uploading the track &ldquo;I DID IT,&rdquo; complete with a single cover photo of Burke&rsquo;s Tesla at the L]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/d4vds-apple-music-account-hacked-fake-i-did-it-song-posted/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 07:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/d4vds-apple-music-account-hacked-fake-i-did-it-song-posted/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nike Music Exec Indicted For Stealing A Milli From The Swoosh Brand]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Nike / NIkeOver the past few years, Nike has gone to rather extreme legal lengths to protect its brand and ensure no one outside the company can make any kind of bank off the iconic name, but now, we&rsquo;re learning someone in the company wasn&rsquo;t just raking in millions of dollars at Nike&rsquo;s expense, but also exploiting his position at the Swoosh brand.According to Fox 12 Oregon, Nike&rsquo;s head of Global Brand Marketing, Music Supervision, Strategy and Licensing, John Grif]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/nike-music-exec-indicted-for-stealing-a-milli-from-the-swoosh-brand/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Jul 2026 15:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/nike-music-exec-indicted-for-stealing-a-milli-from-the-swoosh-brand/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[JAŸ-Z Wants His $119K From Godmother Of Man Claiming To Be His Son]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: NurPhoto / GettyJA&Yuml;-Z is making it clear that filing for bankruptcy does not make a six-figure debt disappear from his ongoing fight to clear his name regarding an alleged lovechild.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/ja-z-wants-his-119k-from-godmother-of-man-claiming-to-be-his-son/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Jul 2026 15:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/ja-z-wants-his-119k-from-godmother-of-man-claiming-to-be-his-son/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Marvel’s Wolverine’ Gets A New Emotional Story Trailer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Insomniac Games / Marvel&rsquo;s WolverineInsomniac Games has once again utilized the sacred halls of San Diego Comic Con to show off a new story trailer for its highly anticipated video game, not featuring Spider-Man, Marvel&rsquo;s Wolverine.<br />
During a panel on Thursday called &ldquo;Deep Cuts:&nbsp;Marvel&rsquo;s Wolverine&rdquo; at SDCC, the studio that has given us two of the best superhero games ever made came through with a brand-new story trailer aimed at stabbing you through the gut like]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/marvels-wolverine-gets-a-new-emotional-story-trailer/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 22:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/marvels-wolverine-gets-a-new-emotional-story-trailer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Biggest Takeaways From Loe Shimmy’s New Album, ‘Pretty Girlz Run The World’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Astrida Valigorsky / GettyLoe Shimmy has officially dropped his latest album, Pretty Girlz Run The World.A year after releasing Rockstar Junkie, which was well received by fans online, the Florida rapper is back with another project. Last years&rsquo; release featured standout record like &ldquo;3AM&rdquo; with Don Toliver and showcased a feature list that perfectly complemented Shimmy&rsquo;s sound, including appearances from Quavo, Sleepy Hallow, Luh Tyler, and more.Over the last few y]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/biggest-takeaways-from-loe-shimmys-new-album-pretty-girlz-run-the-world/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 22:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/biggest-takeaways-from-loe-shimmys-new-album-pretty-girlz-run-the-world/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jude Bellingham Joins Real Madrid Teammate Kylian Mbappé On ‘EA SPORTS FC 27’ Ultimate Plus Edition Cover]]></title><description><![CDATA[EA Sports / FC 27Fresh off their spectacular runs in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Kylian Mbapp&eacute; and Jude Bellingham are joining forces on the cover of EA SPORTS FC 27 Ultimate Plus Edition.<br />
Fresh off Spain taking home the 2026 FIFA World Cup and cropping Donald Trump out of the victory photo, EA Sports announced the next installment in its popular soccer video game franchise,&nbsp;EA SPORTS FC 27.Along with the game&rsquo;s September 25, 2026 release date, EA Sports also shared the limited Ul]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/jude-bellingham-joins-real-madrid-teammate-kylian-mbapp-on-ea-sports-fc-27-ultimate-plus-edition-cover/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 20:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/jude-bellingham-joins-real-madrid-teammate-kylian-mbapp-on-ea-sports-fc-27-ultimate-plus-edition-cover/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Big Daddy Kane's Final Album Has A Deeper Meaning]]></title><description><![CDATA[Big Daddy Kane's Final Album Has A Deeper Meaning]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/big-daddy-kanes-final-album-has-a-deeper-meaning/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 20:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/big-daddy-kanes-final-album-has-a-deeper-meaning/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Game &amp; YG Give Each Other Their Flowers At The Latest Verzuz]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Jerritt Clark / GettyThe Game and YG linked up for the latest Verzuz battle, and turned into a celebration of West Coast Hip-Hop.With two legendary catalogs on display, both Bompton rappers got the opportunity to give each other their flowers or, in The Game&rsquo;s words. their &ldquo;red roses, white ceilings.&rdquo;Game kicked things off by giving YG his props, joking that the My Krazy Life rapper had a much tougher road to success than he did.&ldquo;I had the cheat code right? I had]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/the-game-amp-yg-give-each-other-their-flowers-at-the-latest-verzuz/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 20:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/the-game-amp-yg-give-each-other-their-flowers-at-the-latest-verzuz/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump Scorned For Erasing Fallen Soldiers From Casualty List]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Kevin Dietsch / GettyAccording to reports, the Defense Department lowered the number of casualties in the current conflict in Iran from 18 to 14, removing four soldiers&rsquo; names in the process. The decision was purportedly at the behest of President Donald Trump, who received heavy scorn for the move.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/trump-scorned-for-erasing-fallen-soldiers-from-casualty-list/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 19:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/trump-scorned-for-erasing-fallen-soldiers-from-casualty-list/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Samsung&rsquo;s Foldable Phone Finally Goes Ultra With Galaxy Z Fold8 Series &amp; Introduces A New Model]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Bernard Smalls / @BeanzGotGamez / @PhotosByBeanz / Samsung Galaxy Z SeriesSamsung has unveiled its latest offering in its Galaxy Z Fold lineup of smartphones, and this time one model has gone Ultra, while the other is a lot more compact.<br />
On Wednesday during its Unpacked keynote in London, Samsung announced the Galaxy Z Fold8 and Z Fold8 Ultra foldable smartphones, along with the Flip8 and the Galaxy Watch9 and Watch Ultra2.So let&rsquo;s unfold these new announcements.<br />
Samsung&rsquo;s Ga]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/samsungrsquos-foldable-phone-finally-goes-ultra-with-galaxy-z-fold8-series-amp-introduces-a-new-model/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 19:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/samsungrsquos-foldable-phone-finally-goes-ultra-with-galaxy-z-fold8-series-amp-introduces-a-new-model/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Drake Trolls LeBron James With “The Only LeBron I Rate Is Juan” T-Shirt]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Mike Marsland/WireImage / Mike Marsland/WireImageDrake may have taken another shot at his former friend, LeBron James.While the basketball world waits to see where King James will play next, Drizzy appears to have other things on his mind. During his NOCTA Manor event, the OVO rapper unveiled a new T-shirt from his clothing line that reads, &ldquo;The only LeBron I rate is Juan.&rdquo;The shirt seemingly references Spanish padel star Juan Lebr&ograve;n Chincoa while throwing an alleged j]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/drake-trolls-lebron-james-with-the-only-lebron-i-rate-is-juan-t-shirt/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 16:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/drake-trolls-lebron-james-with-the-only-lebron-i-rate-is-juan-t-shirt/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Big Daddy Kane Ends Rakim &quot;Beef,&quot; Talks Max B &amp; 38 Spesh, LL &amp; Kool G Rap, Explains Final Album]]></title><description><![CDATA[Big Daddy Kane Ends Rakim &quot;Beef,&quot; Talks Max B &amp; 38 Spesh, LL &amp; Kool G Rap, Explains Final Album]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/big-daddy-kane-ends-rakim-quotbeefquot-talks-max-b-amp-38-spesh-ll-amp-kool-g-rap-explains-final-album/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 23:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/big-daddy-kane-ends-rakim-quotbeefquot-talks-max-b-amp-38-spesh-ll-amp-kool-g-rap-explains-final-album/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Old Man Trump Argues 18 Military Deaths Aren’t Bad]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: BRENDAN SMIALOWSKI / GettyThe ongoing war between Iran and the United States has been highly charged, and unfortunately cost the lives of some American military personnel. The war has become unpopular, and President Donald Trump is dong and saying what he can to cling to support &ndash; even downlplaying the deaths of soldiers.An attack by Iranian forces on an air base in Jordan last Friday (July 17) resulted in the deaths of First Lieutenant Tyler James Feehan, 25; Private Isabella Gonz]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/old-man-trump-argues-18-military-deaths-arent-bad/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 23:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/old-man-trump-argues-18-military-deaths-arent-bad/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cardi B Keeps It Real In Hilarious New Zevia “Real Talk Interpreter” Commercial]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Christian Vierig / GettyCardi B is bringing her unfiltered personality to Zevia&rsquo;s latest campaign, and it&rsquo;s as hilarious as you&rsquo;d expect.The Bronx rapper stars as the &ldquo;Real Talk Interpreter,&rdquo; translating what people are actually thinking during everyday conversations. The concept perfectly aligns with Zevia&rsquo;s zero sugar approach, cutting out the sweetness and keeping it real.In one commercial, two women exchange what. &ldquo;Annie, your&rsquo;e looking]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/cardi-b-keeps-it-real-in-hilarious-new-zevia-real-talk-interpreter-commercial/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 23:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/cardi-b-keeps-it-real-in-hilarious-new-zevia-real-talk-interpreter-commercial/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hunter Biden Blasts Jake Tapper In Don Lemon Interview]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: YouTube / YoutubeWhile it&rsquo;s safe to say that Hunter Biden is not a fan of journalist Jake Tapper for his reporting on his father, former President Joe Biden, he made it absolutely clear in a recent interview using expletives.<br />
Hunter Biden was the guest on the most recent episode of The Don Lemon Show, and the conversation began with Lemon asking Hunter if his father was okay. Lemon would soon follow up with asking if he was friends with CNN&rsquo;s Jake Tapper, to which Biden quick]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/hunter-biden-blasts-jake-tapper-in-don-lemon-interview/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 20:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/hunter-biden-blasts-jake-tapper-in-don-lemon-interview/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Batman Might Have A Problem In Gotham City: Peep The New Trailer To ‘Clayface’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: DC / Warner Bros.While James Gunn&rsquo;s rebooted DC Universe seems to be in trouble due in part to the struggles that Supergirl has experienced at the box office, Matt Reeves&rsquo; The Batman world might be the only thing keeping the live-action DC Universe afloat, as both the film and The Penguin series have proven to be a hit with critics and fans alike.Looking to build on that success, Warner Bros. and DC Studios have decided to introduce a new Batman villain to Gotham City, and tr]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/the-batman-might-have-a-problem-in-gotham-city-peep-the-new-trailer-to-clayface/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 20:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/the-batman-might-have-a-problem-in-gotham-city-peep-the-new-trailer-to-clayface/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rick Ross Gives Advice To People Struggling In Life]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rick Ross Gives Advice To People Struggling In Life]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/rick-ross-gives-advice-to-people-struggling-in-life/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 19:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/rick-ross-gives-advice-to-people-struggling-in-life/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Too Short Defends Yung Miami’s “Spend Dat,” Says Diddy Controversy Led To Character Attacks]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Josh Brasted / GettyToo $hort stopped by Hip-Hop Wired to reflect on one of the biggest records of his career while weighing in on one of Hip-Hop&rsquo;s current hottest debate.The West Coast legend is celebrating the 20th anniversary of his classic anthem, &ldquo;Blow The Whistle.&rdquo; Two decades later, $hort still can&rsquo;t explain why the song continues to resonate with fans of all ages.&ldquo;We&rsquo;ve seen a lot of songs come through over the years. This song has been in rota]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/too-short-defends-yung-miamis-spend-dat-says-diddy-controversy-led-to-character-attacks/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 19:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/too-short-defends-yung-miamis-spend-dat-says-diddy-controversy-led-to-character-attacks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chad Hugo Drops &ldquo;Jumpupw!nya&rdquo; With Tierra Whack &amp; Leikeli47]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chad Hugo staked his claim to fame alongside his former bandmate and fellow producer Pharrell Williams as The Neptunes and N.E.R.D. Now, Chad Hugo is on his own and has enlisted a pair of talents in Tierra Whack and Leikeli47 for his new single, &ldquo;Jumpupw!nya.&rdquo;Chad Hugo, 52, has long split with Pharrell Williams, who both got their start in Virginia and crafted several huge hits and a strong following as a unit. However, Hugo has kept his production chops sharp, working with &nbsp;Bre]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/chad-hugo-drops-ldquojumpupwnyardquo-with-tierra-whack-amp-leikeli47/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 16:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/chad-hugo-drops-ldquojumpupwnyardquo-with-tierra-whack-amp-leikeli47/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detective Links MO3 Murder Plot To Yella Beezy Lyrics]]></title><description><![CDATA[The lyrics of Yella Beezy, who was indicted in connection with the murder of MO3, were the subject of a detective&rsquo;s court testimony last week. The detective linked a series of Yella Beezy&lsquo;s songs to a murder-for-hire plot to take the life of MO3.As reported by local outlet NBC5, Detective Eric Barnes told the court that after listening to a handful of songs from Yella Beezy, which include &ldquo;Hitters,&rdquo; &ldquo;Keep It in the Streets,&rdquo; and &ldquo;On Your Head,&rdquo;&nbs]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/detective-links-mo3-murder-plot-to-yella-beezy-lyrics/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 16:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/detective-links-mo3-murder-plot-to-yella-beezy-lyrics/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Drake Seemingly Throws More Shots At ASAP Rocky During NOCTA Manor Party]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Prince Williams/Wireimage / Prince Williams/WireimageOnce it&rsquo;s up, it&rsquo;s stuck for Drake, apparently.The Boy seems to still be holding a grudge against one of his ops. During the NOCTA Manor Party, the DJ played &ldquo;Burning Bridges&rdquo; from ICEMAN, reigniting speculation that Drizzy is still taking shots at A$AP Rocky.From the moment ICEMAN dropped, fans pointed at several lines on &ldquo;Burning Bridges&rdquo; that appeared to be aimed at the Harlem rapper. While the so]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/drake-seemingly-throws-more-shots-at-asap-rocky-during-nocta-manor-party/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 16:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/drake-seemingly-throws-more-shots-at-asap-rocky-during-nocta-manor-party/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Al Sharpton, Tyler Perry Offer $100K Reward For Nolan Wells Arrest]]></title><description><![CDATA[Activist and political pundit Rev. Al Sharpton delivered the eulogy for Mississippi teen Nolan Wells on Monday (July 19). During the emotional service, Rev. Al Sharpton offered a $50,000 reward for the arrest and conviction of Nolan Wells&rsquo; killers, and shared that Tyler Perry has matched the reward.<br />
As seen in a report from Newsweek, on Monday (July 20), Rev. Al Sharpton and the civil rights attorney Benjamin Crump eulogized Nolan Wells,18, who was found dead after his family reported him]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/al-sharpton-tyler-perry-offer-100k-reward-for-nolan-wells-arrest/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 15:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/al-sharpton-tyler-perry-offer-100k-reward-for-nolan-wells-arrest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zohran Mamdani Calls On Feds to Arrest Netanyahu]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: John Lamparski / GettyIsrael&rsquo;s Prime Minister Benjamin &ldquo;Bibi&rdquo; Netanyahu is on notice, with a new video calling on the federal government to arrest the world leader since he lacks the authority.In a post on X, formerly Twitter, Mamdani made his case to the government to hold Netanyahu accountable and arrest him in response to the warrant issued by the International Criminal Court in November 2024.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/zohran-mamdani-calls-on-feds-to-arrest-netanyahu/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 22:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/zohran-mamdani-calls-on-feds-to-arrest-netanyahu/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lil Wayne Opens Up About His Fascination With Aliens And Civilizations]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: handout / Republic RecordsLil Wayne gave us the play year years ago when he rapped, &ldquo;We are not the same, I am a Martian.&rdquo;Turns out, Tunechi wasn&rsquo;t playing.During a recent sit-down with Lil Dicky and Benny Blanco, the New Orleans legend opened up about his love for Ancient Aliens and the documentary The Age of Disclosure.&ldquo;I love everything about Ancient Aliens, but that [documentary,] Age Of Disclosure, that&rsquo;s when they&rsquo;re exposing everything that the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/lil-wayne-opens-up-about-his-fascination-with-aliens-and-civilizations/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 22:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/lil-wayne-opens-up-about-his-fascination-with-aliens-and-civilizations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spider-Man Faces Off Against The Hulk In Final Trailer To ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Sony Pictures / MarvelIn just a week and a half, Marvel fans will finally get to see what life is like for Peter Parker (Tom Holland) in a post-No Way Home reality where no one remembers Spider-Man&rsquo;s secret identity including his friends, fellow superheroes, and, worst of all, MJ. (Imagine having Zendaya in love with you only for her to catch a case of magical amnesia and forget who you are.)With Spider-Man: Brand New Day set to release on July 31, Sony has released its final trail]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/spider-man-faces-off-against-the-hulk-in-final-trailer-to-spider-man-brand-new-day/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 19:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/spider-man-faces-off-against-the-hulk-in-final-trailer-to-spider-man-brand-new-day/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Everything We Know About Drake’s NOCTA Manor]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Simone Joyner / GettyIf you&rsquo;ve spent any time on social media over the last few days, you&rsquo;ve probably seen the words &ldquo;NOCTA Manor&rdquo; popping up everywhere. From celebrity sightings and luxury robes to basketball runs and the surprise unveiling of Nike&rsquo;s first-ever padel rackets, Drake&rsquo;s latest event has left fans wondering the same thing: What exactly is NOCTA Manor?The short answer is that NOCTA Manor isn&rsquo;t a hotel, a new clothing collection or ev]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/everything-we-know-about-drakes-nocta-manor/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 18:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/everything-we-know-about-drakes-nocta-manor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kevin Hart Talks Being Old, His Hilarious New Movie, Gen Z &amp; The Philadelphia Eagles Super Bowl Run]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kevin Hart Talks Being Old, His Hilarious New Movie, Gen Z &amp; The Philadelphia Eagles Super Bowl Run]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/kevin-hart-talks-being-old-his-hilarious-new-movie-gen-z-amp-the-philadelphia-eagles-super-bowl-run/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 17:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/kevin-hart-talks-being-old-his-hilarious-new-movie-gen-z-amp-the-philadelphia-eagles-super-bowl-run/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pooh Shiesty’s Bond Request Denied By Judge Amid Gucci Mane Kidnapping Case]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Paras Griffin / GettyPooh Shiesty has once again been denied bond as he awaits his 2027 trial.The Memphis rapper reportedly offered the court a $700,000 bond package that included private security and 24-hour supervision if granted pretrial release. According to Texas Public Radio, the proposed level of monitoring would have been comparable to the security provided to an attorney general.&nbsp;A detention hearing took place Tuesday in Dallas, where the Shiesty Season rapper&rsquo;s reque]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/pooh-shiestys-bond-request-denied-by-judge-amid-gucci-mane-kidnapping-case/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 16:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/pooh-shiestys-bond-request-denied-by-judge-amid-gucci-mane-kidnapping-case/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Victor Wembanyama, Caitlin Clark &amp; Derrick Rose Are Your &lsquo;NBA 2K27&rsquo; Cover Athletes]]></title><description><![CDATA[2K / Visual ConceptsIt looks like the &ldquo;leaks&rdquo; were true: Victor Wembanyama will grace the cover of&nbsp;NBA 2K27,&nbsp;and Caitlin Clark and Derrick Rose will join him on separate editions of the game.<br />
2K / Visual ConceptsToday, 2K officially confirmed that Victor Wembanyama will be on the cover of the Standard Edition of NBA 2K27, capping off a stellar year for the San Antonio Spurs big, where he fell short of capturing an NBA title, losing to the New York Knicks in five games.<br />
Stil]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/victor-wembanyama-caitlin-clark-amp-derrick-rose-are-your-lsquonba-2k27rsquo-cover-athletes/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/victor-wembanyama-caitlin-clark-amp-derrick-rose-are-your-lsquonba-2k27rsquo-cover-athletes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rick Ross Gives His Top 5 Dead Or Alive Rappers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rick Ross Gives His Top 5 Dead Or Alive Rappers]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/rick-ross-gives-his-top-5-dead-or-alive-rappers/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 06:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/rick-ross-gives-his-top-5-dead-or-alive-rappers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Drakes Spoils Sexyy Red With Red Birkin Bag After World Cup Final Link-Up]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: @sexyyred / InstagramDrake is in his season of giving, and his friends are reaping the benefits.Just a few weeks ago, The Boy gifted NELK Boys co-founder Kyle Forgeard a Richard Millie watch reportedly worth around $400,000 for his birthday. Light work for the OVO rapper.Now, he couldn&rsquo;t forget about one of his favorite collaborators, Sexyy Red. The two were recently spotted kicking it in a luxury suite at the FIFA World Cup Final.In a recent photo dump from the event, Sexyy reveal]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/drakes-spoils-sexyy-red-with-red-birkin-bag-after-world-cup-final-link-up/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 20:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/drakes-spoils-sexyy-red-with-red-birkin-bag-after-world-cup-final-link-up/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[$100K Reward Announced In Nolan Wells Case As Family Seeks Answers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: GoFundMe / GoFundMeA $100,000 reward is now being offered for information leading to an arrest and conviction in the death of Nolan Wells, the Mississippi teenager whose mysterious death has drawn national attention and renewed calls for transparency.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/100k-reward-announced-in-nolan-wells-case-as-family-seeks-answers/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 19:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/100k-reward-announced-in-nolan-wells-case-as-family-seeks-answers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Taylor Farms Claims FDA Approval, Social Media Suspicious]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Benjamin Fanjoy / GettyOn Monday (July 20), Taylor Farms claimed that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) had apologized for incorrectly linking the fruit and vegetable producer as the source of lettuce that caused a cyclosporiasis outbreak throughout the nation. The statement left many feeling suspicious, as the company has supported President Donald Trump in the past.The company referred to a sample of lettuce taken from Taylor Farms de Mexico. A previous test had detected the paras]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/taylor-farms-claims-fda-approval-social-media-suspicious/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 18:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/taylor-farms-claims-fda-approval-social-media-suspicious/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cardi B Spotted Having Dinner With Soccer Player Maduka Okoye]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Pierre Suu/FJLON3/Mega / GettyCardi B may have a new love interest, close your eyes, Stefon Diggs.Nothing is official just yet, but the Bronx rapper was recently spotted grabbing dinner at The St. Regis with soccer star Maduka Okoye, Whether it was a harmless dinner link-up or something more, the two appeared more than comfortable in each other&rsquo;s company.Bardi and Okoye were seated next to one another while enjoying the upscale restaurants vibes, fueling speculation that there may]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/cardi-b-spotted-having-dinner-with-soccer-player-maduka-okoye/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 15:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/cardi-b-spotted-having-dinner-with-soccer-player-maduka-okoye/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kid Cudi &amp; Kanye West Working On Friendship]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kid Cudi and Kanye West have had a fruitful yet turbulent working relationship that has led to massive hits and public fallouts. Now, Kid Cudi says that he&rsquo;s back in contact with Kanye West in a bid to repair their friendship.Kid Cudi, 42, was on X at the top of this week, engaging candidly as he often does with his supporters. The public Q&amp;A session on July 19 prompted a question from a fan about Cudder and Ye getting back together to work on music.<br />
&ldquo;Is there any chance that You]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/kid-cudi-amp-kanye-west-working-on-friendship/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 15:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/kid-cudi-amp-kanye-west-working-on-friendship/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ya Think?! Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige Says He Feels Like A “Loser” For Failing To Reboot ‘Blade’ With Mahershala Ali]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Kevin Winter / GettySorry Marvel fans but after years of hope and hype, it seems like the long-awaited reboot to Blade is officially dead&hellip; for now.Yesterday Marvel fans rejoiced as the latest and longest official trailer to Avengers: Doomsday dropped along with advanced ticket sales for it&rsquo;s December 18th release date, but that joy was short-lived as Marvel Studios head honcho, Kevin Feige admitted defeat in the years long attempt to bring Blade into the current Marvel unive]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/ya-think-marvel-studios-president-kevin-feige-says-he-feels-like-a-loser-for-failing-to-reboot-blade-with-mahershala-ali/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 15:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/ya-think-marvel-studios-president-kevin-feige-says-he-feels-like-a-loser-for-failing-to-reboot-blade-with-mahershala-ali/</guid></item><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[Rick Ross Talks Jay-Z, New Album Set In Stone, Big Business, Hip-Hop &amp; 20 Years At The Top]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rick Ross Talks Jay-Z, New Album Set In Stone, Big Business, Hip-Hop &amp; 20 Years At The Top]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/rick-ross-talks-jay-z-new-album-set-in-stone-big-business-hip-hop-amp-20-years-at-the-top/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/rick-ross-talks-jay-z-new-album-set-in-stone-big-business-hip-hop-amp-20-years-at-the-top/</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></channel></rss>