<?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>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 19:22:00 +0200</lastBuildDate><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[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[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[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[“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[How Goodie Mob Gave Atlanta Hip-Hop Its Soul]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Raymond Boyd / GettyGoodie Mob&rsquo;s impact on Southern Hip-Hop can&rsquo;t be measured by numbers alone, because what they gave the culture was bigger than a chart run or a few classic records. They helped give Atlanta its soul on wax. Before the city became the center of rap&rsquo;s universe, before trap became the dominant sound, before every major label had to take the South seriously, Goodie Mob was already telling the world that there was something powerful happening below the Ma]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/how-goodie-mob-gave-atlanta-hip-hop-its-soul/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 18:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/how-goodie-mob-gave-atlanta-hip-hop-its-soul/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MAGA Outrage Ensues After Quinta Brunson Lands Role As Betty Boop]]></title><description><![CDATA[Getty Images/ Quinta Brunson / Betty BoopMAGA snowflakes are BIG MAD after news broke that Abbott Elementary creator Quinta Brunson will play the iconic cartoon character, Betty Boop.<br />
White folks are stark raving mad and calling the latest casting news a &ldquo;woke&rdquo; decision after it was confirmed Brunson would play the fictional cartoon character in a live-action film, according to&nbsp;reporting&nbsp;by the Daily Beast.While MAGA loyalists called the casting &ldquo;race swapping,&rdquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/maga-outrage-ensues-after-quinta-brunson-lands-role-as-betty-boop/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 18:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/maga-outrage-ensues-after-quinta-brunson-lands-role-as-betty-boop/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Barbz In Orbit: Nicki Minaj Vists Elon Musk’s Starbase Facility]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Taylor Hill / GettyNicki Minaj made a surprise appearance at Elon Musk&rsquo;s Starbase facility in Texas this week as the company prepared for another massive rocket launch attempt.The facility was gearing up to launch one of its mega rockets into space before technical issues forced the mission to be delayed. Even with the setback, Nicki appeared fully locked in on the experience and excited to witness everything up close.During an interview on-site, the Super Bass rapper spoke about h]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/barbz-in-orbit-nicki-minaj-vists-elon-musks-starbase-facility/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 17:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/barbz-in-orbit-nicki-minaj-vists-elon-musks-starbase-facility/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Road To The Roots Picnic: JAŸ-Z’s Long History With Philly Comes Full Circle]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Bill McCay / GettyBefore JA&Yuml;-Z became a billionaire mogul, stadium-selling superstar, and one of the greatest MCs to ever touch a mic, he was a hungry artist trying to make people believe in his vision.Some of those early moments happened right in Philadelphia. As part of The Backstory Podcast&rsquo;s exclusive &ldquo;Road To Roots Picnic.&rdquo; Reflecting on Hov&rsquo;s longtime relationship with the city of Brotherly Love, Backstory Podcast host and SVP of programming for Radio O]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/road-to-the-roots-picnic-ja-zs-long-history-with-philly-comes-full-circle/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 16:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/road-to-the-roots-picnic-ja-zs-long-history-with-philly-comes-full-circle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced’ Preview: A Sea Worthy Remake]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ubisoft / Assassin&rsquo;s Creed Black Flag ResyncedAssassin&rsquo;s Creed Black Resynced is no longer Ubisoft&rsquo;s worst-kept secret, after the game studio finally pulled the curtain off the remake of the 2013 game Assassin&rsquo;s Creed IV: Black Flag, and we got to play 4 hours of it.<br />
Assassin&rsquo;s Creed IV: Black Flag is considered one of the best entries into the AC franchise and the best pirate video game ever made (sorry, Skull &amp; Bones). It&rsquo;s also the one Assassin&rsquo;s]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/assassins-creed-black-flag-resynced-preview-a-sea-worthy-remake/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 05:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/assassins-creed-black-flag-resynced-preview-a-sea-worthy-remake/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Drake Surprises NY Family ☺️]]></title><description><![CDATA[Drake Surprises NY Family ☺️]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/drake-surprises-ny-family-/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 23:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/drake-surprises-ny-family-/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[6LACK Reveals The Meaning Behind His New Album Title ‘Love Is The New Gangsta’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Van Nguyen / Van Nguyen6LACK sat down with Hip-Hop Wired ahead of the release of his upcoming album Love Is The New Gangsta, his first project in three years.Since his last release, the Atlanta swiss army knife says he&rsquo;s been focused on fatherhood, personal growth, and sharpening himself not only as an artist, but as a man. During the conversation, 6LACK broke down the deeper meaning behind the albums title and the mindset he&rsquo;s carrying into this new chapter of his life.&ldqu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/6lack-reveals-the-meaning-behind-his-new-album-title-love-is-the-new-gangsta/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 22:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/6lack-reveals-the-meaning-behind-his-new-album-title-love-is-the-new-gangsta/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Netflix To Begin Live-Streaming ‘The Breakfast Club’ On The Daily]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Derek White / GettyAfter over 15 years of bringing you the latest news in the Hip-Hop culture on the daily through the airwaves, Power 105.1&rsquo;s The Breakfast Club will be coming to your TV screens, more. Netflix is preparing to live-stream the daily talkshow in just a matter of weeks.According to Variety, Netflix has just cut a deal with iHeart Media to begin live-streaming the popular morning Hip-Hop show starting this June 1, making the show Netflix&rsquo;s first daily live progra]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/netflix-to-begin-live-streaming-the-breakfast-club-on-the-daily/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 22:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/netflix-to-begin-live-streaming-the-breakfast-club-on-the-daily/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UFC 6 Boasts Updated Fighter Likenesses, Gameplay, &amp; More]]></title><description><![CDATA[UFC 6 season is upon us, and as fans prepare for the release of the game next month, new details are being released to the public. Among the many features UFC 6 promises are updated fighter likenesses, improved gameplay physics, and much more.As big fans of the UFC 5 title, we&rsquo;re excited to share details with our readers about the upcoming UFC 6 title. In a news posting from the game&rsquo;s website, the breakdown of some of the bells and whistles in the update was shared.From the UFC 6 we]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/ufc-6-boasts-updated-fighter-likenesses-gameplay-amp-more/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 22:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/ufc-6-boasts-updated-fighter-likenesses-gameplay-amp-more/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Megan Thee Stallion &amp; Hot Girl Summer Swimwear Line Returning To Miami Swim Week]]></title><description><![CDATA[Frazer Harrison / Megan Thee StallionMegan Thee Stallion and her Hot Girl Summer swimwear line will be back at Miami Swim Week to set the runway on fire.<br />
Complex reports that the Houston rapper will return to PARAISO Miami Swim Week on Thursday (May 28) for another runway show showcasing her refreshed Hot Girl Summer swimwear line, which will surely tantalize our senses as she shows off new pieces added to the collection.<br />
According to the website, Thee Stallion&rsquo;s runway show will not discr]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/megan-thee-stallion-amp-hot-girl-summer-swimwear-line-returning-to-miami-swim-week/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 22:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/megan-thee-stallion-amp-hot-girl-summer-swimwear-line-returning-to-miami-swim-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[E40 As An NFL Coach 😂]]></title><description><![CDATA[E40 As An NFL Coach 😂]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/e40-as-an-nfl-coach-/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 22:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/e40-as-an-nfl-coach-/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Snoop Dogg, Tony Hawk &amp; More Help Ring In Tailgate Beach Club In Las Vegas]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tailgate Beach Club, nestled inside the Mandalay Bay Resort &amp; Casino in Las Vegas, held its grand opening party last weekend. We had the pleasure of attending the festivities, which featured skating legend Tony Hawk, members of the Las Vegas Raiders, and a special headlining set from Snoop Dogg.Source: D.L. Chandler<br />
As reported over on CASSIUS, Tailgate Beach Club held its grand opening on May 16 in Las Vegas, and we were in the building to take all of the festivities in. As advertised, the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/snoop-dogg-tony-hawk-amp-more-help-ring-in-tailgate-beach-club-in-las-vegas/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 21:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/snoop-dogg-tony-hawk-amp-more-help-ring-in-tailgate-beach-club-in-las-vegas/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Busta Rhymes Loves Flo-Rida]]></title><description><![CDATA[Busta Rhymes Loves Flo-Rida]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/busta-rhymes-loves-flo-rida/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 20:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/busta-rhymes-loves-flo-rida/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cardi B Tops BET Award Nominations, Kendrick Lamar Right Behind Her]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Raymond Hall / GettyCardi B continues to have a monster year, now leading the pack at the BET Awards with six nominations.&nbsp;The Bronx superstar picked up nominations including Best Female Hip-Hop Artist and Album of the Year for AM I DRAMA?. She also earned nomination for the newly introduced Fashion Vanguard Award.The new category was created to honor influential global figures whose impact on fashion goes beyond music and entertainment.&ldquo;Fashion presence has had long-standing]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/cardi-b-tops-bet-award-nominations-kendrick-lamar-right-behind-her/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 20:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/cardi-b-tops-bet-award-nominations-kendrick-lamar-right-behind-her/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wiz Khalifa Wanted In Romania On Drug Conviction]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Timothy Norris / GettyWiz Khalifa is officially a wanted man in Romania. The government placed him on their list after his conviction for drug possession late last year, and it was announced by national media outlets Digi24 and Mediafax.The conviction stems from Wiz Khalifa&rsquo;s arrest while performing on stage at the Beach, Please! music festival held on the Eastern European country&rsquo;s Black Sea coast in July 2024. Police officers noted that in addition to the &ldquo;homemade ci]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/wiz-khalifa-wanted-in-romania-on-drug-conviction/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 20:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/wiz-khalifa-wanted-in-romania-on-drug-conviction/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lizzo Teased Cover of UCB’s “Sexy Lady” Go-Go Hit, DC “Urreah” Reacts]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lizzo turned heads after teasing her own rendition of the Washington Go-Go band UCB&rsquo;s timeless &ldquo;Sexy Lady&rdquo; hit song. With Lizzo advancing the charge on remixing the tune, some Go-Go fans aren&rsquo;t on board.Uncalled 4 Band, better known in DC as UCB, is one of the leading groups pushing the modern-era Go-Go sound known as &ldquo;Bounce Beat,&rdquo; which is credited to the Total Control Band (TCB). Their song &ldquo;Sexy Lady&rdquo; is considered a local classic and still rin]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/lizzo-teased-cover-of-ucbs-sexy-lady-go-go-hit-dc-urreah-reacts/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 17:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/lizzo-teased-cover-of-ucbs-sexy-lady-go-go-hit-dc-urreah-reacts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘No Jumper’ Co-Host Ant Jefe Arrested For Murder In Los Angeles]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ant Jefe, a co-host on Adam22&rsquo;s No Jumper program, was arrested this week in Los Angeles and charged with murder. Adam22 has given a statement regarding Ant Jefe&rsquo;s arrest, regarding the moment as a &ldquo;huge shock.&rdquo;TMZ broke the news of the arrest of Ant Jefe, real name Maurice Shelmon. Shelmon, 35, was arrested on Tuesday (May 19) by the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD), according to reports.<br />
USA Today added in its reporting that Shelmon was arrested by members of the LA]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/no-jumper-co-host-ant-jefe-arrested-for-murder-in-los-angeles/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 17:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/no-jumper-co-host-ant-jefe-arrested-for-murder-in-los-angeles/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BIRTHDAY BASH XXX: DJ Holiday's Birthday Bash Playlist]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: R1 Digital / R1Mr. 7 O&rsquo;Clock himself, the legendary DJ Holiday, stays true to the ATL with his Birthday Bash playlist. From classics with Gucci, T.I. and Rocko to new cuts from Sexyy Red, Bally Baby &amp; Bellygang Kushington, DJ Holiday represents all eras of the culture with this playlist.LISTEN AND SAVE DJ HOLIDAY&rsquo;S PLAYLIST BELOW!]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/birthday-bash-xxx-dj-holidays-birthday-bash-playlist/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 16:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/birthday-bash-xxx-dj-holidays-birthday-bash-playlist/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GloRilla Fires Back After Sister Accuses Her Of Not Supporting Family]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Aaron J. Thornton/WireImage / Aaron J. Thornton/WireImageGloRilla has been dealing with family drama publicly as her career continues to reach new heights.When money and fame get involved, things can get messy, but Big Glo says she&rsquo;s never switched up on the people around her. Her sister, Victoria Woods, also known online as &ldquo;BroRilla&rdquo;has been vocal for months, accusing the Memphis rapper of not properly taking care of their family.Earlier this year, Victoria appeared o]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/glorilla-fires-back-after-sister-accuses-her-of-not-supporting-family/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 16:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/glorilla-fires-back-after-sister-accuses-her-of-not-supporting-family/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dr. Umar Says Black Entertainers Should Be Canceled If Support Racist Comedy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dr. Umar Says Black Entertainers Should Be Canceled If Support Racist Comedy]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/dr-umar-says-black-entertainers-should-be-canceled-if-support-racist-comedy/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 16:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/dr-umar-says-black-entertainers-should-be-canceled-if-support-racist-comedy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DOJ Gives Trump “Absolutely Insane” Pass From Tax Audits]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: MANDEL NGAN / GettyOn Tuesday (May 19), the Department of Justice (DOJ) issued an order granting President Donald Trump immunity from ongoing investigations into his taxes, with the order also covering his family members and his trusts.&nbsp;The one-page document for the order, which states that the United States is &ldquo;FOREVER BARRED and PRECLUDED from prosecuting or pursuing&rdquo; Trump and his interests, was signed by Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche. It was attached to anothe]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/doj-gives-trump-absolutely-insane-pass-from-tax-audits/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 01:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/doj-gives-trump-absolutely-insane-pass-from-tax-audits/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A Timeline Of Atlanta’s Sound In Hip-Hop]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: HECTOR MATA / GettyAtlanta&rsquo;s Birthday Bash has always been bigger than a concert. For the city, Hot 107.9&rsquo;s annual stage has long felt like a family reunion, a victory lap, a roll call and a reminder that Atlanta does not just participate in Hip-Hop &mdash; Atlanta helps steer it. Every summer, Birthday Bash becomes one of the clearest reflections of what the city is, what it has been and where it might be going next.<br />
That feels especially true this year, with Birthday Bash A]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/a-timeline-of-atlantas-sound-in-hip-hop/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 01:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/a-timeline-of-atlantas-sound-in-hip-hop/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kanye West Sued For $150K By Web Design Company]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Mark Case / GettyWe think it&rsquo;s pretty safe to say that Kanye West&rsquo;s &ldquo;Yeezy&rdquo; brand isn&rsquo;t what it was just a few years ago &mdash; before he proudly proclaimed his Nazism for all to witness. But the brand is still surprisingly around (kinda) and as you might&rsquo;ve guessed, it&rsquo;s not doing too well.According to TMZ, Ye&rsquo;s &ldquo;Yeezy&rdquo; line may still be operating, but it&rsquo;s allegedly stiffing some of their freelance workers out of their]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/kanye-west-sued-for-150k-by-web-design-company/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 01:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/kanye-west-sued-for-150k-by-web-design-company/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mark Cuban, The Latest Billionaire To Capitulate To Donald Trump, Social Media Roasts Him]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chip Somodevilla / Donald Trump / Mark CubanWelp, you can now add Mark Cuban to the list of billionaires who have capitulated to Donald Trump in some way.<br />
Mark Cuban, who proudly supported Kamala Harris during the 2024 presidential election, is now partnering with Orange Mussolini and joined the current occupant of the White House at a May 18 event to speak about drug prices.<br />
Cuban has since expressed regret for supporting Harris, describing it as a &ldquo;big mistake,&rdquo; adding that he woul]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/mark-cuban-the-latest-billionaire-to-capitulate-to-donald-trump-social-media-roasts-him/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 23:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/mark-cuban-the-latest-billionaire-to-capitulate-to-donald-trump-social-media-roasts-him/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Drake Is On Pace To Make History After Dropping Three Albums In One Night]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Prince Williams/Wireimage / Prince Williams/WireimageDrake is once again proving why he&rsquo;s one of the biggest artists in music industry after dropping three albums in a single night.After making fans wait three years for his next solo release, the Toronto superstar returned with not just ICEMAN, but also HABIBTI and MAID OF HONOUR. Leading the charge, ICEMAN is project to move around 475K first-week units, while both HABIBTI and MAID OF HONOUR are expected to bring in 120K each.Alto]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/drake-is-on-pace-to-make-history-after-dropping-three-albums-in-one-night/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 22:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/drake-is-on-pace-to-make-history-after-dropping-three-albums-in-one-night/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Google Unveils New Intelligent Eyewear Models With Gentle Monster &amp; Warby Parker]]></title><description><![CDATA[Google /. Gentle Monster / Warby ParkerRay-Ban Meta is going to have some competition; Google is coming through with not one, but two intelligent eyewear models.<br />
During the recent Google I/O 2026, the Alphabet-owned brand shared more about its intelligent eyewear glasses.<br />
Google announced there will be two different types, one, audio glasses that will offer the wearer spoken help in their ears, while the other will display the information you need, when you need it.<br />
GoogleThe audio frames will l]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/google-unveils-new-intelligent-eyewear-models-with-gentle-monster-amp-warby-parker/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 20:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/google-unveils-new-intelligent-eyewear-models-with-gentle-monster-amp-warby-parker/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Barack Obama Reveals JA&Yuml;-Z &amp; Eminem Were Part Of His Debate-Day Playlist]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Meg Oliphant / GettyBarack Obama really knows ball when it comes to Hip-Hop, and now he&rsquo;s revealing which artists helped him lock in before major debates.Ever since stepping onto the political scene, Obama has made it clear how much he loves music. Growing up in Chicago, he&rsquo;s consistently supported artists from the city, including Chance The Rapper, who has appeared on several of his annual playlists throughout the years.Now the former president is giving the world some insig]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/barack-obama-reveals-jayuml-z-amp-eminem-were-part-of-his-debate-day-playlist/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 20:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/barack-obama-reveals-jayuml-z-amp-eminem-were-part-of-his-debate-day-playlist/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rawkus Records Co-Founder James Murdoch Completes Purchase Vox Media Properties]]></title><description><![CDATA[James Murdoch, who some might remember as the co-founder of celebrated Hip-Hop label Rawkus Records, is making a deeper foray into the media world. After earlier reports suggesting so, James Murdoch has completed the purchase of several Vox Media properties.As reported by The New York Times, James Murdoch has purchased several Vox Media properties to the tune of $300 million. In essence, Murdoch&rsquo;s Lupa Systems company now owns half of Vox Media&rsquo;s holdings.<br />
From the Times:Mr. Murdoch,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/rawkus-records-co-founder-james-murdoch-completes-purchase-vox-media-properties/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 19:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/rawkus-records-co-founder-james-murdoch-completes-purchase-vox-media-properties/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lupe Fiasco Drops New Freestyle Over Drake’s “Shabang”]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lupe Fiasco&rsquo;s trademark sense of humor is lost on some fans who think that he&rsquo;s only a wordsmith and doesn&rsquo;t know how to poke a little fun at himself. After flubbing a line in a recent performance on tour, Lupe Fiasco addressed the fan criticism in a new freestyle over Drake&rsquo;s &ldquo;Shabang&rdquo; instrumental.During the first stop on his tour to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Food &amp; Liquor, Lupe Fiasco appeared at the Ace of Spades venue in Sacramento, where he f]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/lupe-fiasco-drops-new-freestyle-over-drakes-shabang/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 18:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/lupe-fiasco-drops-new-freestyle-over-drakes-shabang/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Benzino Talks 50 Cent's G-Unit Pulling Up On Him With Millions In Jewels On]]></title><description><![CDATA[Benzino Talks 50 Cent's G-Unit Pulling Up On Him With Millions In Jewels On]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/benzino-talks-50-cents-g-unit-pulling-up-on-him-with-millions-in-jewels-on/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/benzino-talks-50-cents-g-unit-pulling-up-on-him-with-millions-in-jewels-on/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Max B Took Shots At Big Daddy Kane, Fat Joe Fires Back]]></title><description><![CDATA[Max B has enjoyed a nice six-month run since going free from prison, including gracing stages and hitting the booth with his compatriot, French Montana. In a recent interview, Max B seemingly took some disparaging shots at the legacy of Big Daddy Kane, prompting Fat Joe to respond.<br />
On episode 379 of Million Dollaz Worth of Game, Max B and French Montana sat down with hosts Gillie and Wallo for a chat that went off the rails more than a few times.Early in the discussion, Gillie asked where Max ra]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/max-b-took-shots-at-big-daddy-kane-fat-joe-fires-back/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 17:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/max-b-took-shots-at-big-daddy-kane-fat-joe-fires-back/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Max B Ranks Himself Right Behind JA&Yuml;-Z &amp; Biggie, Fans Respectfully Disagree]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Kevin Mazur / Black Promoters CollectiveMax B has never lacked confidence, but this time around, the internet might not be fully rocking with his take.During a recent appearance on the Million Dollaz Worth of Game podcast, The Wave God gave his ranking of New York rappers and made it clear he believes he belongs in the conversation.&ldquo;Look, after Big, JA&Yuml;, and Nas, you can put me on that motherf*cker right after that. That&rsquo;s how I feel about it after that. I can prove it.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/max-b-ranks-himself-right-behind-jayuml-z-amp-biggie-fans-respectfully-disagree/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 16:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/max-b-ranks-himself-right-behind-jayuml-z-amp-biggie-fans-respectfully-disagree/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Elon Musk AKA Phony Stark Takes An L In Court Trying To Stop OpenAI]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Chip Somodevilla / GettyElon Musk just took another L in his ongoing war against OpenAI. The billionaire formerly known as Twitter Fingers-in-Chief is still trying to convince the courts that Sam Altman and company betrayed the original mission of the AI startup he helped launch years ago.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/elon-musk-aka-phony-stark-takes-an-l-in-court-trying-to-stop-openai/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 15:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/elon-musk-aka-phony-stark-takes-an-l-in-court-trying-to-stop-openai/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lizzo Street Promotes Her Album, Says Lable Won't Help Her]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lizzo Street Promotes Her Album, Says Lable Won't Help Her]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/lizzo-street-promotes-her-album-says-lable-wont-help-her/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 03:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/lizzo-street-promotes-her-album-says-lable-wont-help-her/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[3 Dead After Teen Gunman Open Fire At San Diego Mosque]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Sandy Huffaker / GettyThree people are reportedly dead after two teenage gunmen opened fire at a San Diego mosque on Monday.As reported by NBC News, investigators confirmed that the gunmen are also dead from what appears to be self-inflicted gunshot wounds. San Diego Police are investigating the shooting as a possible hate crime.Authorities responded to reports of an active shooter at the Islamic Center of San Diego at 11:43am, according to Police Chief Scott Wahl. The mosque, believed t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/3-dead-after-teen-gunman-open-fire-at-san-diego-mosque/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 22:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/3-dead-after-teen-gunman-open-fire-at-san-diego-mosque/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Queen Latifah’s Partnership With WeightWatchers and the Arrival of Generic Liraglutide]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Gilbert Flores / GettyQueen Latifah has proudly showcased full-figured beauty for decades in an industry that prefers skinnier stars. As she balances menopause and maintaining health while over age 50, the New Jersey native has become Weight Watchers&rsquo; first spokesperson for their new Weight Watchers for Menopause program.<br />
Menopause often comes with unexpected weight gain. A study by Mehta, Marso, and Neeland for Obesity Science &amp; Practice concluded a 5% and 10% weight loss on l]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/queen-latifahs-partnership-with-weightwatchers-and-the-arrival-of-generic-liraglutide/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 22:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/queen-latifahs-partnership-with-weightwatchers-and-the-arrival-of-generic-liraglutide/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fetty Wap’s 2026 Comeback: Rebuilding Wealth and Luxury Lifestyle After Prison]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Johnny Nunez / GettyHis legal name is Willie Junior Maxwell II, but the world knows him as the rapper, Fetty Wap. After serving a federal prison sentence for a drug trafficking charge, he&rsquo;s wasted no time in making a comeback that shows off his melodic style. While being locked up was a major change from his previous luxury lifestyle, where he spent millions of dollars on family and friends and going skydiving, the experience gave him a new, healthier perspective on life.&nbsp;Fett]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/fetty-waps-2026-comeback-rebuilding-wealth-and-luxury-lifestyle-after-prison/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 22:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/fetty-waps-2026-comeback-rebuilding-wealth-and-luxury-lifestyle-after-prison/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Racist LAPD Detective Mark Fuhrman, Who Lied During O.J. Simpson Trial, Dead At 74]]></title><description><![CDATA[KEN LUBAS / Mark FuhrmanMark Fuhrman, the racist former Los Angeles police detective who was convicted of lying during the O.J. Simpson murder trial, is no longer in the land of the living. He was 74.<br />
Fuhrman was one of the first two detectives who were sent to investigate the 1994 grizzly murders of Simpson&rsquo;s ex-wife, Nicole Brown Simpson, and her friend, Ronald Goldman, in Los Angeles.&nbsp;He famously found the bloody glove (that allegedly didn&rsquo;t fit) at Simpson&rsquo;s home, but]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/racist-lapd-detective-mark-fuhrman-who-lied-during-oj-simpson-trial-dead-at-74/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 20:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/racist-lapd-detective-mark-fuhrman-who-lied-during-oj-simpson-trial-dead-at-74/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Latto May Have Just Hard Launched Her Relationship With 21 Savage]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Getty Images / 21 Savage / LattoLatto appeared to have just confirmed the birth of her first child while also seemingly making her relationship with 21 Savage public in a new vlog.In the emotional mini vlog, the Atlanta rapper gave fans a closer look at her pregnancy journey, including the moment she revealed the news to her sister, Brooklyn. Despite finding out she was pregnant, Big Mama said she never slowed down and immediately shifted into album mode.The Big Energy rapper admitted sh]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/latto-may-have-just-hard-launched-her-relationship-with-21-savage/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 20:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/latto-may-have-just-hard-launched-her-relationship-with-21-savage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Drake Song Mashed-Up With “The Fresh Prince Of Bel-Air” Theme]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Cole Burston / GettyMuch has been said about Drake&rsquo;s surprising release of three albums in Iceman, Maid Of Honour, and Habibti. But even with all the hate and criticism that the Canadian crooner&rsquo;s been receiving since the rollout, the streaming numbers &ldquo;don&rsquo;t lie&rdquo; and are proving that Drizzy is still beloved across the world regardless of what K. Dot did to him in the summer of 2024.That being said, the internet will not pass up any opportunity to have a lit]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/drake-song-mashed-up-with-the-fresh-prince-of-bel-air-theme/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 20:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/drake-song-mashed-up-with-the-fresh-prince-of-bel-air-theme/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BIRTHDAY BASH XXX: Partyboi Duece's Birthday Bash Playlist]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: R1 Digital / R1 DigitalPartyboi Duece is setting the tone for Birthday Bash XXX with a playlist packed with Atlanta heat, street classics, and high-energy favorites to get you all the way ready for May 24. From Gucci, Waka, and Future to Migos, Young Thug, Lil Baby, and more, these are the records that bring the city&rsquo;s sound to life and keep the vibe concert-ready. Press play and tap in with Mr. &ldquo;Party&rsquo;s Playlist&rdquo; as the countdown to Hot 107.9&rsquo;s Birthday Bas]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/birthday-bash-xxx-partyboi-dueces-birthday-bash-playlist/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 19:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/birthday-bash-xxx-partyboi-dueces-birthday-bash-playlist/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DOJ’s $1.776 Billion Scam Fund For Trump Allies Spurs Outrage]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Andrew Harnik / GettyOn Monday (May 18), Acting U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche announced that the Department of Justice (DOJ) created an &ldquo;anti-weaponization&rdquo; fund which will &ldquo;have the power to issue formal apologies and monetary relief owed to claimants,&rdquo; valued at $1.776 billion dollars.&nbsp;The fund was created as part of a settlement of a lawsuit by President Donald Trump against the Internal Revenue Service from January, after a contractor allegedly leake]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/dojs-1776-billion-scam-fund-for-trump-allies-spurs-outrage/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 19:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/dojs-1776-billion-scam-fund-for-trump-allies-spurs-outrage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The WHO Warns That The Ebola Virus Is Spreading Fast &amp; Wide]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: JOSPIN MWISHA / GettyOver the past few weeks, the general public was getting nervous when word about the Hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship began to make headlines. But it seems like the actual threat may be coming from another virus that rears its ugly head every so often.According to NBC News, The WHO (World Health Organization) is sounding the alarm on the rise in cases of the Ebola virus in central Africa. It&rsquo;s not only spreading at an alarming rate, but the scale at which it]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/the-who-warns-that-the-ebola-virus-is-spreading-fast-amp-wide/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 18:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/the-who-warns-that-the-ebola-virus-is-spreading-fast-amp-wide/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lupe Fiasco Sarcastically Roasts Fans For &lsquo;Food &amp; Liquor&rsquo; Leak]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lupe Fiasco is currently embarking on a tour to support the 20th anniversary of his debut studio album, Food &amp; Liquor. While on the opening night of the tour, Lupe Fiasco forgot his verses for Kick Push II&rdquo; and playfully and sarcastically roasted fans for leaking Food &amp; Liquor.Before we get into this report, it&rsquo;s clear that many aren&rsquo;t familiar with Lupe Fiasco&rsquo;s dry wit and sharp humor. For those who had the chance to catch his podcast with former ally Royce Da 5]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/lupe-fiasco-sarcastically-roasts-fans-for-lsquofood-amp-liquorrsquo-leak/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 18:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/lupe-fiasco-sarcastically-roasts-fans-for-lsquofood-amp-liquorrsquo-leak/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blame Trump:  Sony Raises Price For 1 &amp; 3 Month PS Plus Subscriptions]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sony / PS PlusDeep sigh. Gaming continues to get more expensive. Sony announced it has raised the price of the PS Plus subscription service.<br />
The one-month subscription for the essential tier will now cost $11, up $1. The three-month subscription is now $28, a $3 increase.<br />
If you are an annual subscriber, you don&rsquo;t have to worry for now, unless you&rsquo;re in Turkey and India. Still, based on the wording of the announcement, the PlayStation Extra and Premium tiers will be affected.<br />
Annual]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/blame-trump-sony-raises-price-for-1-amp-3-month-ps-plus-subscriptions/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 17:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/blame-trump-sony-raises-price-for-1-amp-3-month-ps-plus-subscriptions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[George Clinton Sues Universal Music Group Over Frozen Royalties]]></title><description><![CDATA[George Clinton is a living legend and a Funk music pioneer whose sway and influence carry heavy resonance in modern times. George Clinton, the mind behind the P-Funk (Parliament and Funkadelic) music collectives, is suing Universal Music Group for withheld royalties totaling just over $1 million.Music Business Worldwide reports that George Clinton, 84, filed the lawsuit on May 15 at the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan. Clinton alleges that Universal Music Group (UMG) bre]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/george-clinton-sues-universal-music-group-over-frozen-royalties/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 16:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/george-clinton-sues-universal-music-group-over-frozen-royalties/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Drake Bud Adin Ross Allegedly Asked To Bond Out Racist Streamer Chud The Builder]]></title><description><![CDATA[Adin Ross has been riding high of late as his alignment with Drake continues to pay dividends, including a major nod in one of Iceman&lsquo;s tracks. However, an allegedly leaked jail phone call from race-baiting online streamer Chud The Builder to Adin Ross is raising questions online, with Drake caught in the crossfire.As posted by a verified X account, @vxdeo, on Tuesday (May 19), an alleged leaked phone call from the imprisoned Chud The Builder to Adin Ross has the Tennessee streamer appeari]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/drake-bud-adin-ross-allegedly-asked-to-bond-out-racist-streamer-chud-the-builder/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 16:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/drake-bud-adin-ross-allegedly-asked-to-bond-out-racist-streamer-chud-the-builder/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rich Paul On Drake &amp; LeBron James Relationship, &ldquo;People Can Reconcile Their Differences&rdquo;]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Cole Burston / GettyRich Paul believes there&rsquo;s still hope for LeBron James and Drake to repair their relationship following their apparent fallout.At one point, the NBA superstar and the Toronto MC appeared to have a genuine friendship that extended beyond industry tied. However, fans began noticing tension after Drake&rsquo;s highly publicized beef with Kendrick Lamar. During the battle, LeBron publicly showed support for Kendrick by attending the Pop Out concert, surprising many]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/rich-paul-on-drake-amp-lebron-james-relationship-ldquopeople-can-reconcile-their-differencesrdquo/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 15:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/rich-paul-on-drake-amp-lebron-james-relationship-ldquopeople-can-reconcile-their-differencesrdquo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump Named In Unsealed Epstein File From 2009]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Thomas Concordia / GettyA newly unearthed court record appears to establish that President Donald Trump was aware of disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein&rsquo;s &ldquo;sexual desire for minor girls,&rdquo; and that law enforcement was also aware of this for more than ten years.Veteran journalist Alisa Valdes-Rordiguez wrote of the discovery in her Substack newsletter, The Pugilist last Thursday (May 14). Valdes-Rodriguez gained access to a court record from 2009 from files related to Eps]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/trump-named-in-unsealed-epstein-file-from-2009/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 14:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/trump-named-in-unsealed-epstein-file-from-2009/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Supreme Teams With Mitchell &amp; Ness For A Throwback Sportswear Drop]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: SUPREME / SupremeStreetwear and sports nostalgia are linking up once again thanks to a new collaboration from&nbsp;Supreme&nbsp;and&nbsp;Mitchell &amp; Ness. The latest drop taps into that classic throwback jersey energy while still feeling very much in line with Supreme&rsquo;s current run of sports-heavy collaborations.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/supreme-teams-with-mitchell-amp-ness-for-a-throwback-sportswear-drop/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 12:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/supreme-teams-with-mitchell-amp-ness-for-a-throwback-sportswear-drop/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cherokee D’Ass Didn’t Appreciate Drake’s ‘Iceman’ Name Drop]]></title><description><![CDATA[Drake is enjoying both fanfare and criticism after the release of his studio album, Iceman, and that&rsquo;s apart from the two surprise albums he tacked on last Friday (May 15). Cherokee D&rsquo;Ass, considered a legend in the adult film industry, was referenced in a bar by Drake, prompting her to react in a not-so-favorable fashion.Drake&rsquo;s Iceman notably has its share of supporters and detractors, with some saying the track, &ldquo;Make Them Pay,&rdquo; which was produced by Flywilliums]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/cherokee-dass-didnt-appreciate-drakes-iceman-name-drop/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 04:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/cherokee-dass-didnt-appreciate-drakes-iceman-name-drop/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pitchfork Gives Drake’s ICEMAN a Brutal 4.8 Rating]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Simone Joyner / GettyDrake may still dominate streaming charts, but one of music journalism&rsquo;s most influential tastemakers is clearly not impressed with his latest release.Pitchfork handed Drake&rsquo;s new album ICEMAN a harsh 4.8 rating this week, delivering one of the lowest-profile reviews of the rapper&rsquo;s career and reigniting conversations about whether the superstar has finally lost his creative edge.The review did not hold back.&ldquo;The problem is, all of this insigh]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/pitchfork-gives-drakes-iceman-a-brutal-48-rating/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 00:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/pitchfork-gives-drakes-iceman-a-brutal-48-rating/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[1900Rugrat Accuses Drake Of Biting His Style On ‘ICEMAN’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: @1900Rugrat / InstagramFlorida rapper 1900Rugrat is accusing Drake of copying his sound on the ICEMAN track &ldquo;Little Birdie.&rdquo;According to 1900Rugrat, the similarities stem from his song &ldquo;Intro&rdquo; from his album Porch 2 The Pent. The rapper claims he shared unreleased music with Drizzy&rsquo;s camp before ICEMAN was released, believing that&rsquo;s where the inspiration came from.&ldquo;So when I made the intro to my first album, like a year and a half ago, Drake was]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/1900rugrat-accuses-drake-of-biting-his-style-on-iceman/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 23:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/1900rugrat-accuses-drake-of-biting-his-style-on-iceman/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Register To Join The BIRTHDAY BASH BAR CRAWL! – Sponsored By Hennessy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: R1 Digital / R1On Friday, May 22, Hot 107.9 invites you to hop on our bus and join us for the first-ever BIRTHDAY BASH BAR CRAWL &ndash; SPONSORED BY HENNESSY!<br />
Join your favorite Hot 107.9 personalities as we hop to 5 of our favorite hot spots for one unforgettable pregame!Pickup is at 5pm at Thrive Restaurant, located at 101 Marietta, and then we hit up Tulum Kitchen &amp; Bar, High Society Buckhead, Fin &amp; Feathers, and Wicked Wolf Sports Pub &amp; Club!The only way you can roll wit]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/register-to-join-the-birthday-bash-bar-crawl-sponsored-by-hennessy/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 23:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/register-to-join-the-birthday-bash-bar-crawl-sponsored-by-hennessy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LeBron James Touches Down At OMNIA Grand Opening In Las Vegas]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: OMNIA / InstagramLeBron James was among a bevy of stars and beautiful people in Las Vegas over the weekend for the grand opening of a new dayclub. According to reports, LeBron James, his wife, Savannah, and several other celebrities converged at Caesars Palace to ring in the new OMNIA dayclub.As reported by In Touch Weekly, LeBron James, Savannah James, Sofia Vergara, Corey Gamble, Mehcad Brooks, Wilmer Valderrama, Ashley Graham, and more were all gathered for the grand opening weekend o]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/lebron-james-touches-down-at-omnia-grand-opening-in-las-vegas/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 22:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/lebron-james-touches-down-at-omnia-grand-opening-in-las-vegas/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Young Dolph’s Admitted Killer Sentenced To 20 Years In Prison]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: handout / HandoutCornelius Smith, one of the men charged in the murder of Young Dolph, has been sentenced to 20 years in prison after accepting a plea deal.On Friday, May 15, Smith pleaded guilty to second-degree murder and received a 20-year sentence. As part of the agreement, he is also required to testify during hearing for the remaining murder suspects, which is scheduled for Friday, May 22.According to court documents, Smith accepted the plea deal in exchange for a reduced charge.Sm]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/young-dolphs-admitted-killer-sentenced-to-20-years-in-prison/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 21:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/young-dolphs-admitted-killer-sentenced-to-20-years-in-prison/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[T.I. Reflects on Legacy, Birthday Bash, New Music &amp; What's Next]]></title><description><![CDATA[&#10005;Source: Reach Media / R1T.I. pulled up to Posted on The Corner with plenty to celebrate and even more on the way. In a conversation that mixed reflection, humor, and forward motion, the Atlanta rap veteran opened up about the 20-year anniversaries of both ATL and King, his new single &ldquo;Mr. Him is Here,&rdquo; upcoming tour plans, film work, and the freedom he&rsquo;s found in this chapter of his career.The interview opened with the hosts saluting two major milestones: 20 years of th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/ti-reflects-on-legacy-birthday-bash-new-music-amp-whats-next/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 20:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/ti-reflects-on-legacy-birthday-bash-new-music-amp-whats-next/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brawl Breaks Out At Chipotle In Washington Navy Yard District]]></title><description><![CDATA[A major brawl between two groups of masked young people inside a Washington Chipotle restaurant was caught on video and spread widely online. The fight inside Chipotle took place in Washington&rsquo;s Navy Yard district, an area that has been observed by local authorities for large group gatherings known as &ldquo;teen takeovers.&rdquo;Local outlet WJLA reports that the fight took place inside the Chipotle located in the Navy Yard district, a mix of commercial and retail properties, and near the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/brawl-breaks-out-at-chipotle-in-washington-navy-yard-district/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 20:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/brawl-breaks-out-at-chipotle-in-washington-navy-yard-district/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[1900Rugrat Says Drake Stole His Beat &amp; Goes Off On His &quot;Twin&quot;]]></title><description><![CDATA[1900Rugrat Says Drake Stole His Beat &amp; Goes Off On His &quot;Twin&quot;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/1900rugrat-says-drake-stole-his-beat-amp-goes-off-on-his-quottwinquot/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 16:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/1900rugrat-says-drake-stole-his-beat-amp-goes-off-on-his-quottwinquot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Top5 Denies Drake OVO Chain Claims, Sends Warning To Joe Budden]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Kevin Sousa / GettyLooks like Joe Budden may have picked up a new op from Toronto, and it&rsquo;s not Drake.Toronto rapper Top5 recently took aim at the podcast host after Budden suggested he could be the person Drake referenced on the intro track to ICEMAN, &ldquo;Make Them Cry.&rdquo;On the record, Drizzy reflects on a former friend allegedly selling an OVO chain for money and lying about it afterward.&ldquo;Our brother sold his chain the other day and said that someone snatched it. I&]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/top5-denies-drake-ovo-chain-claims-sends-warning-to-joe-budden/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 16:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/top5-denies-drake-ovo-chain-claims-sends-warning-to-joe-budden/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rick Ross Disses Biggs Burke, Rory &amp; Mal: What Happened?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rick Ross Disses Biggs Burke, Rory &amp; Mal: What Happened?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/rick-ross-disses-biggs-burke-rory-amp-mal-what-happened/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 22:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/rick-ross-disses-biggs-burke-rory-amp-mal-what-happened/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Xbox Rebrands To XBOX, Gamers Had Plenty To Say]]></title><description><![CDATA[Microsoft / XBOXAsha Sharma isn&rsquo;t done reshaping Xbox&rsquo;s image. Taking to her X (formerly Twitter) account, Sharma announced a HUGE change to the company&rsquo;s branding.<br />
Xbox is dead; it&rsquo;s now XBOX.<br />
Yes, we are dead serious. When you say the company&rsquo;s name, make sure it&rsquo;s in all caps.<br />
Sharma dropped a poll asking her followers if they preferred &ldquo;Xbox&rdquo; or &ldquo;XBOX,&rdquo; with the latter coming out on top two-to-one. The company quickly changed the na]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/xbox-rebrands-to-xbox-gamers-had-plenty-to-say/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 04:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/xbox-rebrands-to-xbox-gamers-had-plenty-to-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jadakiss Has The Best Animal Specialist Ever]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jadakiss Has The Best Animal Specialist Ever]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/jadakiss-has-the-best-animal-specialist-ever/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 18:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/jadakiss-has-the-best-animal-specialist-ever/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jim Jones' Opp Is Not What We Expected]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jim Jones' Opp Is Not What We Expected]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/jim-jones-opp-is-not-what-we-expected/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 17:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/jim-jones-opp-is-not-what-we-expected/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hip-Hop Wired Presents: CRT FRSH (Certified Fresh) Playlist 5.15.26]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: VIJ / GettyPeace to the entire Hip-Hop Wired nation, massive and crew! We&rsquo;re back with another update to our CRT FRSH (Certified Fresh) playlist, so let&rsquo;s get into it.I want to explain how I approach curating the CRT FRSH playlist. Most importantly, I don&rsquo;t segregate my Hip-Hop. Every form of music from the main cultural tree deserves a listen and a look. When I construct the playlist, I want to include all regions across the States and, when applicable, across the glob]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/hip-hop-wired-presents-crt-frsh-certified-fresh-playlist-51526/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 05:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/hip-hop-wired-presents-crt-frsh-certified-fresh-playlist-51526/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Drake Fires At DJ Khaled On New Album Over Loyalty, And Palestine]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Kevin Mazur/BBMA2017 / GettyRetreat is a part of&nbsp;war.&nbsp;As such, Drake took some time off to see&nbsp;who&nbsp;was really on his side and realized that those&nbsp;who&nbsp;he believed were friends were silent when he needed them most.&nbsp;On May 15, Drake dropped the longly awaited&nbsp;Iceman&nbsp;along with two more complete standalone and unsuspecting albums:&nbsp;Habibti&nbsp;and&nbsp;Maid of Honour.&nbsp;But it was on the&nbsp;Iceman&nbsp;track &ldquo;Make Them Pay&rdquo; t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/drake-fires-at-dj-khaled-on-new-album-over-loyalty-and-palestine/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 21:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/drake-fires-at-dj-khaled-on-new-album-over-loyalty-and-palestine/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump Clowned For Notebook Peeking Video At Beijing Summit]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Alex Wong / GettyThe summit between President Donald Trump and President Xi Jinping of China has largely been straightforward. But on Friday (May 15), a moment at a state dinner for the world leaders in Beijing where Trump appeared to sneak a peek at notes allegedly belonging to Jinping has gone viral.A user on X, formerly Twitter, Jurgen Nauditt, shared a video of Jinping getting up to leave the table as the room applauds, including Trump. Shortly afterward, Trump is seen surreptitiousl]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/trump-clowned-for-notebook-peeking-video-at-beijing-summit/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 21:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/trump-clowned-for-notebook-peeking-video-at-beijing-summit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Word? : ‘GTA 6’ Pre-Orders Are Reportedly About To Begin]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rockstar Games / GTA 6Gamers, your patience is finally about to be rewarded. Word on the video game streets is that GTA 6 pre-orders are about to begin, and that&rsquo;s not the only news to be excited about.<br />
Spotted on Polygon and numerous other reports, Rockstar Games is prepping the marketing blitz for its highly anticipated game GTA 6, which is still slated to release this fall.<br />
The X account @VideoGameDeals claims that it received an email from a Best Buy affiliate account notifying them th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/word-gta-6-pre-orders-are-reportedly-about-to-begin/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 21:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/word-gta-6-pre-orders-are-reportedly-about-to-begin/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kanye West Inks Deal With Israeli Businessman Following Antisemitism Controversy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Revolt / YoutubeKanye West has reportedly entered a new business alliance with an Israeli businessman following years of backlash over his antisemitic comments.After facing heavy criticism for several controversial statements, Ye has publicly attempted to make amends. One of his biggest efforts came when he took out a full-page ad in The Wall Street Journal apologizing for his past remarks.&ldquo;I regret and am deeply mortified by my actions in that state and am committed to accountabil]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/kanye-west-inks-deal-with-israeli-businessman-following-antisemitism-controversy/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 20:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/kanye-west-inks-deal-with-israeli-businessman-following-antisemitism-controversy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Will Smith-Led ‘Supermax’ Lands $70 Million Streaming Rights Deal With Amazon MGM]]></title><description><![CDATA[WWD / Will SmithAre you ready for Will Smith to return to your television screens? Don&rsquo;t worry, nobody is getting smacked, but he will be starring in a new action thriller called Supermax, coming to Prime Video.<br />
Variety reports that Smith will star in the upcoming Gordon Green-directed film Supermax, and Amazon MGM dropped a $70 million bag to lock in the streaming rights to the movie so that it will be coming directly to Prime Video at an undetermined date.It will be Smith&rsquo;s first p]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/will-smith-led-supermax-lands-70-million-streaming-rights-deal-with-amazon-mgm/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 19:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/will-smith-led-supermax-lands-70-million-streaming-rights-deal-with-amazon-mgm/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Is This The Way? : First Reactions To ‘The Mandalorian and Grogu’ Are Mixed]]></title><description><![CDATA[Disney / LucasFilms / The Mandalorian and GroguIt&rsquo;s been a while since we had a Star Wars film. Still, Disney/Lucasfilm is looking to Mando and his lovable sidekick Grogu, aka Baby Yoda, to bring the franchise back to the promised land with The Mandalorian and Grogu.<br />
The early reactions to The Mandalorian and Grogu hit timelines as fast as the Razor Crest in hyperspace. The consensus about the film starring Pedro Pascal as Din Djarin, aka The Mandalorian, along with his animatronic compani]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/is-this-the-way-first-reactions-to-the-mandalorian-and-grogu-are-mixed/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 18:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/is-this-the-way-first-reactions-to-the-mandalorian-and-grogu-are-mixed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Drake Drops 3 LPs, Iceman, Maid of Honour &amp; Habibti, Social Media Reacts]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Simone Joyner / GettyDrake currently owns the day with the anticipated drop of his ninth studio album, Iceman, releasing as expected on Friday (May 15). What fans didn&rsquo;t expect from Drake, however, were the releases of his 10th and 11th studio albums, Maid of Honour and Habibti, respectively, and we&rsquo;ve got reactions from all sides on social media.All eyes and ears were geared up for Iceman, the upcoming release for Drake kno. The 18-track outing boasts features from past coll]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/drake-drops-3-lps-iceman-maid-of-honour-amp-habibti-social-media-reacts/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 17:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/drake-drops-3-lps-iceman-maid-of-honour-amp-habibti-social-media-reacts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[White House X Account Shares Drake ‘ICEMAN’ Cover As MAGA Meme, Immediately Dragged]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: @whitehouse / xWhoever is running the White House social media account needs to put down the bourbon, allegedly. Instead of posting an update on, for example, Donald Trump&rsquo;s meeting with&nbsp;Xi Jinping in China, it posted a photo of Drake&rsquo;s album cover for ICEMAN altered with an iced-out &ldquo;MAGA&rdquo; chain.<br />
As expected, it didn&rsquo;t go over well. Unless, of course, you&rsquo;re a Confederate flag-wearing, proud member of the Make America Great Again contingent of ra]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/white-house-x-account-shares-drake-iceman-cover-as-maga-meme-immediately-dragged/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 16:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/white-house-x-account-shares-drake-iceman-cover-as-maga-meme-immediately-dragged/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[White House X Account Share Drake ‘ICEMAN’ Cover As MAGA Meme, Immediately Dragged]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: @whitehouse / xWhoever is running the White House social media account needs to put down the bourbon, allegedly. Instead of posting an update on, for example, Donald Trump&rsquo;s meeting with&nbsp;Xi Jinping in China, it posted a photo of Drake&rsquo;s album cover for ICEMAN altered with an iced-out &ldquo;MAGA&rdquo; chain.<br />
As expected, it didn&rsquo;t go over well. Unless, of course, you&rsquo;re a Confederate flag-wearing, proud member of the Make America Great Again contingent of ra]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/white-house-x-account-share-drake-iceman-cover-as-maga-meme-immediately-dragged/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 16:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/white-house-x-account-share-drake-iceman-cover-as-maga-meme-immediately-dragged/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Grab The Limited Edition #BIRTHDAYBASHATL 2026 SOCCER JERSEY!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: R1 Promotions / R1Rep the culture. Rep the city. The commemorative #BirthdayBashATL Soccer Jersey brings 30 years of Birthday Bash and Atlanta culture to life in one clean, bold, iconic piece. Created in partnership with Hot 107.9 and designed by Jo Jo Stephens of Stargazer Jerseys, this limited-edition drop delivers standout style with a premium feel worthy of the moment. From the smooth sublimated design to the embroidered chest logos, every detail is made to celebrate the energy, prid]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/grab-the-limited-edition-birthdaybashatl-2026-soccer-jersey/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 16:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/grab-the-limited-edition-birthdaybashatl-2026-soccer-jersey/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Grab The Limited Edition BIRTHDAY BASH XXX SOCCER JERSEY!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: R1 Promotions / R1Rep the culture. Rep the city. The commemorative Birthday Bash XXX Soccer Jersey brings 30 years of Birthday Bash and Atlanta culture to life in one clean, bold, iconic piece. Created in partnership with Hot 107.9 and designed by Jo Jo Stephens of Stargazer Jerseys, this limited-edition drop delivers standout style with a premium feel worthy of the moment. From the smooth sublimated design to the embroidered chest logos, every detail is made to celebrate the energy, pri]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/grab-the-limited-edition-birthday-bash-xxx-soccer-jersey/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 16:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/grab-the-limited-edition-birthday-bash-xxx-soccer-jersey/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Drake &amp; Future Link Back Up On &lsquo;ICEMAN&rsquo; Album]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Prince Williams / GettyPut the rumors and speculations to rest, Drake and Future are officially back.Last night, fans across the world stayed up waiting for the OVO rapper to finally drop his highly anticipated album ICEMAN. Instead of just one project, Drizzy shocked fans by announcing three albums an hour before midnight.<br />
Definitely not what people expected, but a surprise nobody was mad at. During his livestream, Drake revealed that he and Future reunited on a new track titled &ldquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/drake-amp-future-link-back-up-on-lsquoicemanrsquo-album/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 16:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/drake-amp-future-link-back-up-on-lsquoicemanrsquo-album/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Drake &amp; Future Link Back Up On Drake&rsquo;s &lsquo;ICEMAN&rsquo; Album]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Prince Williams / GettyPut the rumors and speculations to rest, Drake and Future are officially back.Last night, fans across the world stayed up waiting for the OVO rapper to finally drop his highly anticipated album ICEMAN. Instead of just one project, Drizzy shocked fans by announcing three albums an hour before midnight.<br />
Definitely not what people expected, but a surprise nobody was mad at. During his livestream, Drake revealed that he and Future reunited on a new track titled &ldquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/drake-amp-future-link-back-up-on-drakersquos-lsquoicemanrsquo-album/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 16:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/drake-amp-future-link-back-up-on-drakersquos-lsquoicemanrsquo-album/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Drake &amp; Future Like Back Up On Drake&rsquo;s &lsquo;ICEMAN&rsquo; Album]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Prince Williams / GettyPut the rumors and speculations to rest, Drake and Future are officially back.Last night, fans across the world stayed up waiting for the OVO rapper to finally drop his highly anticipated album ICEMAN. Instead of just one project, Drizzy shocked fans by announcing three albums an hour before midnight.<br />
Definitely not what people expected, but a surprise nobody was mad at. During his livestream, Drake revealed that he and Future reunited on a new track titled &ldquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/drake-amp-future-like-back-up-on-drakersquos-lsquoicemanrsquo-album/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 16:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/drake-amp-future-like-back-up-on-drakersquos-lsquoicemanrsquo-album/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Flights Booked: JanSport Is Officially Getting Into The Luggage Game]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: JanSport / JanSportJanSport has spent decades holding down hallways, college campuses, airport terminals, and just about every &ldquo;back to school&rdquo; shopping trip imaginable. Now, the brand synonymous with backpacks is officially getting into the luggage game.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/flights-booked-jansport-is-officially-getting-into-the-luggage-game/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 00:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/flights-booked-jansport-is-officially-getting-into-the-luggage-game/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lil Tjay Says He Loaned Offset $10K The Night Rapper Was Shot]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Jason Koerner / GettyEarly last month, Cardi B&rsquo;s baby daddy, Offset, had a brush with death when he was shot near a Florida casino, and though initial reports had fellow rapper Lil Tjay somehow involved in the shooting, he has not been charged for the incident.Still, it seems to be lots of animosity between the two rappers, and now we&rsquo;re beginning to learn why.<br />
According to TMZ, Lil Tjay revealed his and Offset&rsquo;s beef centers around the number one reason friends tend to]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/lil-tjay-says-he-loaned-offset-10k-the-night-rapper-was-shot/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 00:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/lil-tjay-says-he-loaned-offset-10k-the-night-rapper-was-shot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Snoop Dogg To Perform At Tailgate Beach Club Grand Opening Debut]]></title><description><![CDATA[Snoop Dogg has been a cultural fixture since the 1990s, and the triple OG, or triple D-O-G-G, is showing no signs of slowing down. This weekend in sunny Las Vegas, Snoop Dogg will help break in the new Tailgate Beach Club for its grand opening party.The Tailgate Beach Club is a new dayclub concept from the minds of Clique Hospitality, with the company founder, Andy Masi, bringing his entertainment vision to life at the Mandalay Bay Resort &amp; Casino. Clique Hospitality operates and manages sev]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/snoop-dogg-to-perform-at-tailgate-beach-club-grand-opening-debut/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 00:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/snoop-dogg-to-perform-at-tailgate-beach-club-grand-opening-debut/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ne-Yo And His Wives Pull Up To The Club, Very Lovely]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ne-Yo And His Wives Pull Up To The Club, Very Lovely]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/ne-yo-and-his-wives-pull-up-to-the-club-very-lovely/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/ne-yo-and-his-wives-pull-up-to-the-club-very-lovely/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Angela Simmons Gets Cussed Out by Blogger]]></title><description><![CDATA[Angela Simmons Gets Cussed Out by Blogger]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/angela-simmons-gets-cussed-out-by-blogger/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 23:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/angela-simmons-gets-cussed-out-by-blogger/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Waka Flocka Checks Jake Paul Over Blackface Comments]]></title><description><![CDATA[Waka Flocka Checks Jake Paul Over Blackface Comments]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/waka-flocka-checks-jake-paul-over-blackface-comments/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 23:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/waka-flocka-checks-jake-paul-over-blackface-comments/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cardi B Seen Snapping On Stefon Diggs Outside Coffee Shop, Blames Being Hungry]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Elsa / GettyCardi B and Stefon Diggs may have spun the block, but it looks like there could be a little trouble in paradise.The Bronx rapper was recently spotted outside a coffee shop in Maryland seemingly snapping on her NFL star boo. Footage was obtained by TMZ capturing the moment. Social media believes Cardi could be heard yelling, &ldquo;That b*tch is messy.&rdquo;There&rsquo;s no confirmation on who say may have been referring to, or is she even said those exact words at all. Accor]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/cardi-b-seen-snapping-on-stefon-diggs-outside-coffee-shop-blames-being-hungry/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 22:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/cardi-b-seen-snapping-on-stefon-diggs-outside-coffee-shop-blames-being-hungry/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Andrew Schulz Calls Out Hardcore Donald Trump Supporters, Social Media Reminds Him He Helped Get Him Elected]]></title><description><![CDATA[Getty Images / Andrew Schulz / Donald TrumpAndrew Schulz&rsquo;s mea culpa regarding his support for Donald Trump isn&rsquo;t going over as well with those who knew Orange Mussolini was trash.<br />
On a recent episode of his podcast, the Street Fighter star spoke about people like Scott Jennings who still go to great lengths to defend Trump despite him &ldquo;f***ing up&rdquo; all the time.<br />
&ldquo;That&rsquo;s a hard job to just cap for that motherf**ker all the time. Just let it go man, he&rsquo;s f]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/andrew-schulz-calls-out-hardcore-donald-trump-supporters-social-media-reminds-him-he-helped-get-him-elected/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 20:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/andrew-schulz-calls-out-hardcore-donald-trump-supporters-social-media-reminds-him-he-helped-get-him-elected/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pam Grier Says Stan Lee Saw Her As A Muse For Marvel Characters]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pam Grier is considered one of the most iconic beauties of her time, and in a new interview, she dropped a tidbit that makes all the sense in the world. As a guest on the Wiser Than Me with Julia Louis-Dreyfus podcast, Pam Grier says she inspired Stan Lee and the Marvel Comics creative teams to create the characters, Misty Knight and Amanda Weller.Complex reports that Pam Grier was a guest on Louis-Dreyfus&rsquo; program, where she discussed her inspirational career and the impact she continues]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/pam-grier-says-stan-lee-saw-her-as-a-muse-for-marvel-characters/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 20:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/pam-grier-says-stan-lee-saw-her-as-a-muse-for-marvel-characters/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Big Mama, One Kid: Latto May Have Welcomed Her First Child]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: RCA / RCALatto may have quietly welcomed her first bundle of joy into the world.While nothing has been officially confirmed, the internet has been putting the clues together like a puzzle. Big Mama has seemingly been hustler of the year while pregnant, and now fans think they caught another hint. In a recent video posted to her social media, users claim they could hear baby noises in the background.Fans also pointed out that the Atlanta rapper kept the camera framed tightly from the neck]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/big-mama-one-kid-latto-may-have-welcomed-her-first-child/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 19:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/big-mama-one-kid-latto-may-have-welcomed-her-first-child/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chris Brown Crashes Out After New Album Gets Trashed]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Anadolu / GettyThe latest album by controversial R&amp;B star Chris Brown was the subject of a pointedly rough review by music site Pitchfork, and Brown&rsquo;s response to the review was laden with expletives and defiance after that review went viral.In a video posted to his Instagram Stories on Tuesday (May 12), Brown addressed the Pitchfork review. &ldquo;Team Breezy, I know people want me to get on here and, you know, say some sad s&ndash;t, but f&ndash;k that,&rdquo; he began. &ldqu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/chris-brown-crashes-out-after-new-album-gets-trashed/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 19:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/chris-brown-crashes-out-after-new-album-gets-trashed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Not Beating The Allegations: Elon Musk Slams Christopher Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’ For Casting Lupita Nyong’o As Helen of Troy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Getty Images / Elon Musk / Lupita Nyong&rsquo;o / The OdysseyElon Musk isn&rsquo;t doing himself any favors if he wants people to believe he&rsquo;s not racist. The Tesla chief is catching flak on his own platform for criticizing the casting decisions in Christopher Nolan&rsquo;s The Odyssey.Bootleg Tony Stark is currently following Orange Mussolini around in China on the US taxpayers&rsquo; dime, and is also joining in the chorus of caucasian rage at the news that the beautiful Academy Award-wi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/not-beating-the-allegations-elon-musk-slams-christopher-nolans-the-odyssey-for-casting-lupita-nyongo-as-helen-of-troy/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 18:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/not-beating-the-allegations-elon-musk-slams-christopher-nolans-the-odyssey-for-casting-lupita-nyongo-as-helen-of-troy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gamer Taunts Devs Following Lifetime Ban For Leaking ‘Forza Horizon 6’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Playground Games/ Xbox / Forza Horizon 6<br />
Playground Games confirmed that its next installment in the Forza Horizon franchise was leaked ahead of its release date and issued severe punishment for the gamers involved.<br />
Several gamers were banned for 7,000+ years by Playground Games after they allegedly leaked footage of Forza Horizon 6 ahead of its release date.<br />
Getting banned for leaking games ahead of their launch is nothing new, but the severity of the punishment is what is raising eyebrows.<br />
Wha]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/gamer-taunts-devs-following-lifetime-ban-for-leaking-forza-horizon-6/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 16:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/gamer-taunts-devs-following-lifetime-ban-for-leaking-forza-horizon-6/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Drake Seemingly Disses Kendrick Lamar &amp; LeBron James In New Leak, &ldquo;1 AM In Albany&rdquo;]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Prince Williams/Wireimage / Prince Williams/WireimageDrake might have officially entered his villain era, as a newly leaked track titled &ldquo;1 AM In Albany&rdquo; sounds like he&rsquo;s throwing shots at everybody.The Toronto rapper seemingly still has more &ldquo;chewing for your headtop&rdquo; left for a familiar op and a few others. First up, the obvious target, Kendrick Lamar. The two heavyweights spent most of 2024 going back-and-forth in one of Hip-Hop&rsquo;s biggest rap beefs]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/drake-seemingly-disses-kendrick-lamar-amp-lebron-james-in-new-leak-ldquo1-am-in-albanyrdquo/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 16:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/drake-seemingly-disses-kendrick-lamar-amp-lebron-james-in-new-leak-ldquo1-am-in-albanyrdquo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cardi B &amp; Stefon Diggs In Fierce Argument]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cardi B &amp; Stefon Diggs In Fierce Argument]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/cardi-b-amp-stefon-diggs-in-fierce-argument/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 01:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/cardi-b-amp-stefon-diggs-in-fierce-argument/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Action Bronson ft. Lil Yachty &amp; Paul Wall &ldquo;Triceratops,&rdquo; Awich ft. Joey Bada$$ &amp; The RZA &ldquo;Fear Us&rdquo; &amp; More | Daily Visuals 5.14.26]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Jeff Bottari / GettyIn 2026 most people recognize Action Bronson for his culinary show&nbsp;F*ck, That&rsquo;s Delicious, and while the man has been able to carve out quite the niche for himself in the foodie world, Action Bronson is returning to where it all started for him and is once again in the booth churning out bars like they were sponsored by Mars, Incorporated.Linking up with Lil Yachty and Paul Wall for his visuals to &ldquo;Triceratops,&rdquo; Action Bronson takes his rap peer]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/action-bronson-ft-lil-yachty-amp-paul-wall-ldquotriceratopsrdquo-awich-ft-joey-bada-amp-the-rza-ldquofear-usrdquo-amp-more-daily-visuals-51426/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 01:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/action-bronson-ft-lil-yachty-amp-paul-wall-ldquotriceratopsrdquo-awich-ft-joey-bada-amp-the-rza-ldquofear-usrdquo-amp-more-daily-visuals-51426/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Krash Out Kash Patel Labeled “Public Concern” After Senate Hearing]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Win McNamee / GettyOn Tuesday (May 12), FBI Director Kash Patel appeared before a Senate Appropriations Committee hearing, where he was called out about reports of his misconduct detailed in an explosive article by The Atlantic, which included bouts of heavy drinking.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/krash-out-kash-patel-labeled-public-concern-after-senate-hearing/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 23:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/krash-out-kash-patel-labeled-public-concern-after-senate-hearing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Christian Hip-Hop Artist, Aaron Cole Gets Usher’s Approval To Sample “You Make Me Wanna”]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Atlanta Braves/Aaron Cole IGChristian Hip-Hop and R&amp;B artist Aaron Cole has struck gold with his new record, &ldquo;Usher In The Spirit.&rdquo;The Virginia singer spoke with Hip-Hop Wired about how the song has brought a new spotlight to his career. Sampling Usher&rsquo;s classic, &ldquo;You Make Me Wanna,&rdquo; Cole created his own gospel-inspired flip, which quickly went viral online.&ldquo;I literally had the video in my phone sitting for two months. One day I just decided to pos]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/christian-hip-hop-artist-aaron-cole-gets-ushers-approval-to-sample-you-make-me-wanna/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 23:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/christian-hip-hop-artist-aaron-cole-gets-ushers-approval-to-sample-you-make-me-wanna/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[T.I. Said “Let ‘Em Know,” And His 2026 Run Is Doing Exactly That]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Brian Stukes / GettyT.I. didn&rsquo;t just come back in 2026 &mdash; he came back loud enough for the whole culture to hear him. When &ldquo;Let &lsquo;Em Know&rdquo; dropped, it felt less like a regular single and more like a reminder from a legend who still knows exactly how to command a room. Produced by Pharrell and released as the lead single from his upcoming final album Kill The King, the record gave Tip a fresh moment without making him feel like he was chasing one. The song has]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/ti-said-let-em-know-and-his-2026-run-is-doing-exactly-that-2/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 22:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/ti-said-let-em-know-and-his-2026-run-is-doing-exactly-that-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[T.I. Said ‘Let ‘Em Know,’ And His 2026 Run Is Doing Exactly That]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Brian Stukes / GettyT.I. didn&rsquo;t just come back in 2026 &mdash; he came back loud enough for the whole culture to hear him. When &ldquo;Let &lsquo;Em Know&rdquo; dropped, it felt less like a regular single and more like a reminder from a legend who still knows exactly how to command a room. Produced by Pharrell and released as the lead single from his upcoming final album Kill The King, the record gave Tip a fresh moment without making him feel like he was chasing one. The song has]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/ti-said-let-em-know-and-his-2026-run-is-doing-exactly-that/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 22:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/ti-said-let-em-know-and-his-2026-run-is-doing-exactly-that/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Queen Latifah To Join ‘The Voice’ For Its 30th Season]]></title><description><![CDATA[Queen Latifah is still one of the busiest individuals in the culture, with acting gigs and endorsements always in play. Now, it&rsquo;s being reported that Queen Latifah will join the judges&rsquo; panel of music competition series The Voice for its upcoming 30th season.According to a press release from NBC/Peacock, Queen Latifah will make her debut this fall on The Voice, joining current judges Kelly Clarkson and Adam Levine. Also making their debut on the panel is country star, Riley Green.Lat]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/queen-latifah-to-join-the-voice-for-its-30th-season/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 21:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/queen-latifah-to-join-the-voice-for-its-30th-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DJ Khaled &amp; ASAP Rocky Rumored To Have Been Dissed On Drake&rsquo;s &lsquo;ICEMAN&rsquo; Album]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Gilbert Carrasquillo/Ivan Berrios / GettyCharlamagne Tha God just sent a warning to DJ Khaled and A$AP Rocky that some incoming shots may be on the way.Drake is set to release his album ICEMAN on Friday, May 15, and the radio personality has been dropping alleged hints about what fans can expect from the project. One of the biggest rumors so far is that Future could appear on the album.That would be a huge moment for Hip-Hop, considering the duo&rsquo;s history of making major records to]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/dj-khaled-amp-asap-rocky-rumored-to-have-been-dissed-on-drakersquos-lsquoicemanrsquo-album/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 21:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/dj-khaled-amp-asap-rocky-rumored-to-have-been-dissed-on-drakersquos-lsquoicemanrsquo-album/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Word? Christopher Nolan Explains Why Travis Scott Is In ‘The Odyssey,’ Social Media Reacts]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Universal / UniversalWhen it was revealed that Travis Scott was surprisingly cast in Christopher Nolan&rsquo;s upcoming epic, The Odyssey, many people assumed that the decorated director was simply a fan of the rapper or that this was another example of &ldquo;The Illuminati&rdquo; at work, pulling strings for one of their alleged Hip-Hop members.As it turns out, the Oscar-winning director cast the multi-platinum rapper in his highly anticipated film as a sort of metaphor for Homer&rsquo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/word-christopher-nolan-explains-why-travis-scott-is-in-the-odyssey-social-media-reacts/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 19:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/word-christopher-nolan-explains-why-travis-scott-is-in-the-odyssey-social-media-reacts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ice Cube, Mike Epps Marking 30 Years of ‘Friday’ In New Fest]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Sean M. Haffey / GettyThe movie Friday has become a beloved part of the culture, and its getting an all-star celebration hosted by Hip-Hop icon Ice Cube and fellow multi-hyphenate star Mike Epps in Long Beach, California in July.&nbsp;The announcement came as Ice Cube threw out the first pitch at Dodgers Stadium on Tuesday night (May 12), with Epps stepping in as the catcher, completing the &ldquo;Top Flight Security of the World&rdquo; reunion of Craig and his cousin, Day-Day in the&nbs]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/ice-cube-mike-epps-marking-30-years-of-friday-in-new-fest/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 19:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/ice-cube-mike-epps-marking-30-years-of-friday-in-new-fest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nike Drops “Knicks” Themed Air Force 1 Following Their Sweep Of The 76ers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Instagram / @soleretrieverUnless you&rsquo;ve been living under a rock as of late, you&rsquo;d know that the New York Knicks fanbase have been lounging on cloud 9 for the past few days, following the Knicks&rsquo; unlikely sweep of the Philadelphia 76ers last Sunday (May 10).Looking to capitalize off the crazed fandom that is currently engulfing the streets of New York that Zohran Mamdani has freshly paved, Nike released a limited edition Air Force 1 at their Soho flagship store that bec]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/nike-drops-knicks-themed-air-force-1-following-their-sweep-of-the-76ers/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 19:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/nike-drops-knicks-themed-air-force-1-following-their-sweep-of-the-76ers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lo Lyfe Talks Chrisean Rock Right, Winning AllHipHop Contest, Doing 15 Years In Jail &amp; Making Good]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lo Lyfe Talks Chrisean Rock Right, Winning AllHipHop Contest, Doing 15 Years In Jail &amp; Making Good]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/lo-lyfe-talks-chrisean-rock-right-winning-allhiphop-contest-doing-15-years-in-jail-amp-making-good/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 18:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/lo-lyfe-talks-chrisean-rock-right-winning-allhiphop-contest-doing-15-years-in-jail-amp-making-good/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Self-Own 101: Ted Cruz Slammed For Calling Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez A “Parasite”]]></title><description><![CDATA[Getty Images /Ted Cruz / Alexandria Ocasio-CortezOnly Ted Cruz can epically clown himself while trying to call someone else out.<br />
Cancun Ted Cruz is getting slammed on social media after he tried to blast Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez during a Fox News interview with Sean Hannity on Monday night.<br />
Cruz was discussing the upcoming midterm elections and used the moment to take a shot at Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY), specifically her policies regarding entrepreneurship, claiming AOC]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/self-own-101-ted-cruz-slammed-for-calling-alexandria-ocasio-cortez-a-parasite/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 17:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/self-own-101-ted-cruz-slammed-for-calling-alexandria-ocasio-cortez-a-parasite/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Breakfast Club's Jess Hilarious Gets REAL About Co-Parenting, Netflix &amp; Her New Book]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Breakfast Club's Jess Hilarious Gets REAL About Co-Parenting, Netflix &amp; Her New Book]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/the-breakfast-clubs-jess-hilarious-gets-real-about-co-parenting-netflix-amp-her-new-book/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 17:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/the-breakfast-clubs-jess-hilarious-gets-real-about-co-parenting-netflix-amp-her-new-book/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[President Donald Trump Names Kari Lake Ambassador To Jamaica]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kari Lake, a former television anchor who aligned herself with both major political parties, has now earned a position in President Donald Trump&rsquo;s administration. Earlier this week, Kari Lake was named as the ambassador to Jamaica.On May 11, the White House published a list of appointments, with Kari Lake, who is currently senior advisor to the United States Agency for Global Media (USAGM), being named to the ambassadorship role. The proper title is Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotent]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/president-donald-trump-names-kari-lake-ambassador-to-jamaica/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 16:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/president-donald-trump-names-kari-lake-ambassador-to-jamaica/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rick Ross On ‘ICEMAN’, “Don’t Nobody Fear Drake Album Release”]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Johnny Nunez / GettyRick Ross chose to rain on Drake&rsquo;s parade amid the rollout for his upcoming album ICEMAN.During a recent interview, Rozay opened up about his former hit-making partner, making it clear that despite their issues, he still wants to see Drizzy win.&ldquo;We made history together with a lot of records. It&rsquo;s a lot of people that don&rsquo;t know, but it was just&hellip;you know&hellip;he lost focus. That&rsquo;s it. I&rsquo;m sure he&rsquo;s back focused now.&r]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/rick-ross-on-iceman-dont-nobody-fear-drake-album-release/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 16:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/rick-ross-on-iceman-dont-nobody-fear-drake-album-release/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pitchfork Gives Chris Brown’s ‘BROWN’ LP A 1.3 Rating]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chris Brown should be enjoying the promo run duties of his latest full-length project, BROWN, but he is instead the target of a brutal review of his album. Pitchfork gave Chris Brown&rsquo;s album an abysmal 1.3 rating, and fans online are piling on, with some also pushing back.Pitchfork&rsquo;s takedown of Chris Brown&rsquo;s newest set did not mince words, as the reviewer immediately dropped several zingers, up to and including his domestic violence incident with then-girlfriend Rihanna, Brown]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/pitchfork-gives-chris-browns-brown-lp-a-13-rating/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 01:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/pitchfork-gives-chris-browns-brown-lp-a-13-rating/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Special Delivery: Ralph Lauren Honored With His Own USPS Forever Stamp]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: RL MAG / RL MAGRalph Lauren has spent decades turning American style into a language of its own, so it only makes sense that the United States Postal Service is putting some respect on his name.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/special-delivery-ralph-lauren-honored-with-his-own-usps-forever-stamp/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 00:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/special-delivery-ralph-lauren-honored-with-his-own-usps-forever-stamp/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BIRTHDAY BASH XXX: Posted On The Corner's Birthday Bash Playlist]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: R1 Digital / R1Of course, we had to have The Biggest Show In The City bless us with the hottest playlist for the ride home!<br />
For a while now, Incognito and DJ Misses have been holding it down with the hottest night show in the country, Posted On The Corner! As true ambassadors of the culture, they have had their hands on the best Hip-Hop and R&amp;B on the airwaves. Here in Atlanta, they were the first to break some of the biggest records in recent memory.<br />
With that said, Inc. and Misses]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/birthday-bash-xxx-posted-on-the-corners-birthday-bash-playlist/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 23:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/birthday-bash-xxx-posted-on-the-corners-birthday-bash-playlist/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[French Montana, Max B &amp; Rick Ross &ldquo;Smoking Pt. 2,&rdquo; MGK &amp; Wiz Khalifa &ldquo;Girl Next Door&rdquo; &amp; More | Daily Visuals 5.12.26]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: French Montana / Max BEver since being released from prison late last year, Max B has been making the rap rounds with the help of his day one, French Montana, and surely enough French has been linking him up with some of his Hip-Hop homies he&rsquo;s made while Max was doing his 16-year bid and that continues to be the case today.Linking up with Rick Ross for the visuals to &ldquo;Smoking Pt. 2,&rdquo; French Montana and Max B get smoked out with the biggest bawse in Miami while some AI]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/french-montana-max-b-amp-rick-ross-ldquosmoking-pt-2rdquo-mgk-amp-wiz-khalifa-ldquogirl-next-doorrdquo-amp-more-daily-visuals-51226/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 23:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/french-montana-max-b-amp-rick-ross-ldquosmoking-pt-2rdquo-mgk-amp-wiz-khalifa-ldquogirl-next-doorrdquo-amp-more-daily-visuals-51226/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[eBay Tells GameStop We Good, Calls Unsolicited Bid “Neither Credible Nor Attractive]]></title><description><![CDATA[Anadolu / eBay / GameStopAfter considering GameStop&rsquo;s offer, eBay flat out said N A H!<br />
When news first broke that GameStop was making a legit, unsolicited bid to purchase eBay, financial analysts and everyone who knows GameStop is no longer the company it used to be were baffled by the decision.<br />
Well, based on the New York Times reporting, while the company did acknowledge GameStop&rsquo;s bid, they never took it seriously. They officially rejected the cash-and-stock deal reportedly worth]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/ebay-tells-gamestop-we-good-calls-unsolicited-bid-neither-credible-nor-attractive/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 22:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/ebay-tells-gamestop-we-good-calls-unsolicited-bid-neither-credible-nor-attractive/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us” Re-Uploaded Amid Drake Album Rollout]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Emma McIntyre / GettyKendrick Lamar has been dealing with a few technical issues with his catalog lately, and yeah, it&rsquo;s been a mess.Kicking things off, his knockout record, &ldquo;Not Like Us,&rdquo; was temporarily removed from his YouTube channel before being re-uploaded shortly after. Not exactly the kind of disruption you want when a record is still making noise.It didn&rsquo;t stop there. Kenny&rsquo;s album GNX was briefly taken down from Apple Music, and the video for his t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/kendrick-lamars-not-like-us-re-uploaded-amid-drake-album-rollout/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 22:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/kendrick-lamars-not-like-us-re-uploaded-amid-drake-album-rollout/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jay-Z Mobbed By Fans Seeking Autographs #JayZ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jay-Z Mobbed By Fans Seeking Autographs #JayZ]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/jay-z-mobbed-by-fans-seeking-autographs-jayz/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 22:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/jay-z-mobbed-by-fans-seeking-autographs-jayz/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Damson Idris Laughs Off Druski’s Black British Actor Slander]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Erik Umphrey / BETBlack British actors are now the target of Druski&rsquo;s latest viral skit. Thankfully, Damson Idris seems to be taking the jokes in stride.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/damson-idris-laughs-off-druskis-black-british-actor-slander/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 21:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/damson-idris-laughs-off-druskis-black-british-actor-slander/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police Officers Claim Ben Affleck &amp; Matt Damon&rsquo;s Movie &lsquo;The Rip&rsquo; Made Miami Cops &ldquo;Look Dirty&rdquo; In Lawsuit]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cindy Ord / Matt Damon / Ben Affleck<br />
Two police officers hated how Matt Damon and Ben Affleck&rsquo;s Netflix movie The Rip portrayed Miami law enforcement so much that they decided to sue.<br />
We wished we were joking.<br />
According to legal documents obtained by Complex, two officers who work for the Miami-Dade Sheriff&rsquo;s office have filed a lawsuit againstDamon and Affleck.<br />
In the lawsuit, they claim the movie caused &ldquo;substantial harm&rdquo;&nbsp;to their reputations, and it made them look]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/police-officers-claim-ben-affleck-amp-matt-damonrsquos-movie-lsquothe-riprsquo-made-miami-cops-ldquolook-dirtyrdquo-in-lawsuit/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 20:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/police-officers-claim-ben-affleck-amp-matt-damonrsquos-movie-lsquothe-riprsquo-made-miami-cops-ldquolook-dirtyrdquo-in-lawsuit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nas Celebrates Casino Opening In Queens, NYC]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nas Celebrates Casino Opening In Queens, NYC]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/nas-celebrates-casino-opening-in-queens-nyc/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 19:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/nas-celebrates-casino-opening-in-queens-nyc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Foogiano Is Not In Jail Again!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Foogiano Is Not In Jail Again!]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/foogiano-is-not-in-jail-again/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 19:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/foogiano-is-not-in-jail-again/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Daz Dillinger Suing Record Label Founded By 2Pac’s Mother]]></title><description><![CDATA[Daz Dillinger and his alignment with the late Tupac &ldquo;2Pac&rdquo; Shakur cannot be denied, considering the pair made several classic tracks with Death Row. However, Daz Dillinger is seeking past royalties for his work after launching a lawsuit against a record label founded by 2Pac&rsquo;s mother, the late Afeni Shakur.TMZ reports that Daz Dillinger, 52, is seeking additional royalties for his work on 2Pac&rsquo;s All Eyez On Me album, wherethe Dogg Pound member produced several tracks, suc]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/daz-dillinger-suing-record-label-founded-by-2pacs-mother/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 19:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/daz-dillinger-suing-record-label-founded-by-2pacs-mother/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cardi B Gets Scolded By Stefon Diggs’ Ex-Chef]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cardi B Gets Scolded By Stefon Diggs’ Ex-Chef]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/cardi-b-gets-scolded-by-stefon-diggs-ex-chef/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 19:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/cardi-b-gets-scolded-by-stefon-diggs-ex-chef/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[White House Says Sleepy Trump Was “Blinking,” Anyone With Vision Disagrees]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: NICHOLAS KAMM / GettyOn Monday (May 11), during a meeting about reproductive health in the Oval Office, President Donald Trump looked to be fast asleep as Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy spoke. The moment was caught on video and quickly went viral on social media.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/white-house-says-sleepy-trump-was-blinking-anyone-with-vision-disagrees-2/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 18:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/white-house-says-sleepy-trump-was-blinking-anyone-with-vision-disagrees-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[White House Says Sleepy Trump Was “Blinking”, Anyone With Vision Disagrees]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: NICHOLAS KAMM / GettyOn Monday (May 11) during a meeting about reproductive health in the Oval Office, President Donald Trump looked to be apparently fast asleep as Health and Human Secretary Robert F. Kennedy spoke. The moment was caught on video, and quickly went viral on social media.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/white-house-says-sleepy-trump-was-blinking-anyone-with-vision-disagrees/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 18:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/white-house-says-sleepy-trump-was-blinking-anyone-with-vision-disagrees/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meek Mill Crowns &ldquo;Dreams &amp; Nightmares&rdquo; As One Of The All-Time Best Rap Songs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Christopher Polk / GettyMeek Mill took to social media to talk his talk, per usual.The North Philly MC recently hit the stage at The Roast of Kevin Hart, closing things out with a performance of his signature record, Dreams and Nightmares. After the performance, Meek made it clear on where he stands on the track&rsquo;s legacy.&ldquo;Dreams and Nightmares one of the best rap songs to ever come out!&rdquo;He doubled down on the impact, adding,&nbsp;&ldquo;From my years on this earth I eve]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/meek-mill-crowns-ldquodreams-amp-nightmaresrdquo-as-one-of-the-all-time-best-rap-songs/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 16:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/meek-mill-crowns-ldquodreams-amp-nightmaresrdquo-as-one-of-the-all-time-best-rap-songs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Queen Latifah Walking With Cane?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Queen Latifah Walking With Cane?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/queen-latifah-walking-with-cane/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 06:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/queen-latifah-walking-with-cane/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DJ Khaled Shows Off His Skinny New Body]]></title><description><![CDATA[DJ Khaled Shows Off His Skinny New Body]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/dj-khaled-shows-off-his-skinny-new-body/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 04:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/dj-khaled-shows-off-his-skinny-new-body/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[THE HOT BOX: DJ Misses Sets It Off For The Ladies]]></title><description><![CDATA[&#10005;Source: R1 Digital / R1The Hot Box is turning up with Posted On The Corner&rsquo;s resident heavy hitta, DJ Misses, bringing a special mix to get everybody locked in for #BirthdayBashXXX. She runs through straight bangers from artists like Waka Flocka, Gucci Mane, Future, Ludacris, Drake, and Sexyy Red, so the energy stays high from start to finish. It&rsquo;s a fun, bass-heavy set made to set the vibe and get you ready for the party.SONGS FEATURED:<br />
0:22 &ndash; Waka Flocka &ndash; O Let]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/the-hot-box-dj-misses-sets-it-off-for-the-ladies/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/the-hot-box-dj-misses-sets-it-off-for-the-ladies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kevin Hart&rsquo;s Roast Delivered Doses Of Race-Tinged Jokes &amp; Questionable Humor (Op-Ed)]]></title><description><![CDATA[In the three-hour live roast of Kevin Hart aired by Netflix on Sunday, the inclusion of Shane Gillis as the host seemed like a Hail Mary move to go viral. In the midst, Kevin Hart gave the floor to two of comedy&rsquo;s most controversial acts in Gillis and Tony Hinchcliffe, who delivered several zingers at the expense of Black people and Black women.By no means are roasts meant to be some civil event where tame jokes or cheesy anecdotes are expected. In fact, these events are replete with sharp]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/kevin-hartrsquos-roast-delivered-doses-of-race-tinged-jokes-amp-questionable-humor-op-ed/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 22:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/kevin-hartrsquos-roast-delivered-doses-of-race-tinged-jokes-amp-questionable-humor-op-ed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[1 Year &amp; $59 Million Later MAGA Fans Still Haven&rsquo;t Gotten Their Gold Trump Mobile Handsets]]></title><description><![CDATA[Trump MobileWe tried to warn y&rsquo;all about the Trump Mobile jig, but 590,000 poor suckers didn&rsquo;t listen.The writing was on the wall with the Trump family&rsquo;s grift.<br />
There was the revelation that the company was selling marked-up refurbished three-year-old phones.<br />
Then a writer at&nbsp;The Verge&nbsp;detailed the difficulty in obtaining a SIM card, and the company missing the World Mobile Conference, but that didn&rsquo;t stop poor suckers from giving Trump and grifting a** family t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/1-year-amp-59-million-later-maga-fans-still-havenrsquot-gotten-their-gold-trump-mobile-handsets/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 22:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/1-year-amp-59-million-later-maga-fans-still-havenrsquot-gotten-their-gold-trump-mobile-handsets/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pete Davidson Takes Shot At Kanye West During Kevin Hart Roast]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Kevin Mazur / GettyPete Davidson cracked a joked aimed at Kanye West during The Roast of Kevin Hart, and yeah, here we go again.Pete and Ye got history, we all know that. For a minute, it seemed like both sides had cooled sending shots. That changed real quick when the comedian hit the stage and let the whole clip fly.During the roast, Davidson took aim at multiple targets, including Charlie Kirk, Tony Hinchcliffe, Lizzo, and a familiar op, Kanye.<br />
Recalling their past issues, Pete said,&]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/pete-davidson-takes-shot-at-kanye-west-during-kevin-hart-roast/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 22:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/pete-davidson-takes-shot-at-kanye-west-during-kevin-hart-roast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BIRTHDAY BASH XXX: Beyonce Alowishus' Birthday Bash Playlist]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: R1 Digital / R1As a longtime member of the Radio One Atlanta fam, Beyonce Alowishus has seen and done just about everything you can think of in radio. While today she is known as a producer and tech expert on The Rickey Smiley Morning Show, she cut her teeth at the then-Hot 97.5 as one of our most vibrant personalities. (One time for The A-Team, IYKYK).Most importantly, Beyonce has remained a longtime contributor to Hot 107.9&rsquo;s annual Birthday Bash. As the rightfully titled &ldquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/birthday-bash-xxx-beyonce-alowishus-birthday-bash-playlist/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 22:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/birthday-bash-xxx-beyonce-alowishus-birthday-bash-playlist/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump Media Suffers $405.9 Million Net Loss In First Three Months of 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alex Wong / Donald Trump / Trump MediaTruth Social&rsquo;s operator, Trump Media and Technology Group, reported a massive net loss for the first three months of 2026, and that it brought in less than $1 million in total sales.TMTG reported that it generated$871,200, up 6% year over year, in the first quarter while also reporting a $405.9 million net loss and a $387.8 million adjusted EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization) loss for the first quarter of 2026.Accor]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/trump-media-suffers-4059-million-net-loss-in-first-three-months-of-2026/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 21:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/trump-media-suffers-4059-million-net-loss-in-first-three-months-of-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Drake Rumored To Have Filmed At CN Tower As ‘ICEMAN’ Rollout Continues]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Prince Williams/Wireimage / Prince Williams/WireimageDrake is rumored to have been shooting a music video at the CN Tower in Toronto, and if that&rsquo;s true, the ICEMAN rollout is in full motion.We&rsquo;re just days away from the Toronto rapper&rsquo;s new album, ICEMAN, dropping on Friday, May 15. Fans have been catching The Boy all over Canada filming content clearly looks like its part of the album&rsquo;s rollout.Last month, clips surfaced of Drizzy riding in the back of a truck w]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/drake-rumored-to-have-filmed-at-cn-tower-as-iceman-rollout-continues/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 19:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/drake-rumored-to-have-filmed-at-cn-tower-as-iceman-rollout-continues/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rihanna &amp; A$AP Rocky Seemingly Shut Down Met Gala Tension Talk]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: James Devaney / GettyRihanna and A$AP Rocky had the internet playing relationship detective after the Met Gala, but it looks like folks may have been doing a little too much.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/rihanna-amp-aap-rocky-seemingly-shut-down-met-gala-tension-talk/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 19:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/rihanna-amp-aap-rocky-seemingly-shut-down-met-gala-tension-talk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WWE To Return To Atlantic City After 2 Decades]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: WWE / Getty2026 has not been kind to the WWE. Although it remains a profitable company, ticket sales and viewership continue to plummet, which has forced the company to not only let go of many fan-favorite wrestlers, but also ask some of its biggest stars to take a pay cut.Hoping to make some noise and get some buzz going, WWE is making moves to help turn the tide and announced it will return to Atlantic City this coming summer, after almost two decades, for a few televised events.Accord]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/wwe-to-return-to-atlantic-city-after-2-decades/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 19:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/wwe-to-return-to-atlantic-city-after-2-decades/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Epstein Paid Trump Ally Steve Bannon’s Medical Bills]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Davidoff Studios Photography / GettyA new financial link between one of President Donald Trump&rsquo;s closest allies and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein has been revealed within a document from the files of the deceased financier from 2018.The document from the released packet of files contains a text message exchange between Epstein and far-right conservative Steve Bannon, who is one of Trump&rsquo;s closest allies and a former strategist. In the conversation which ranges from J]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/epstein-paid-trump-ally-steve-bannons-medical-bills/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 19:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/epstein-paid-trump-ally-steve-bannons-medical-bills/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bong, Bong: RZA Breaks Down His List of Anime Everyone Should Watch]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rodin Eckenroth / RZAWu-Tang Clan founding member RZA is currently promoting his newest flick, One Spoon of Chocolate, and has shared his definitive list of anime folks should watch.Speaking with Complex, the RZA, an admitted connoisseur of Japanese animated film and TV art form, proved it with his list of suggestions that are not the usual suspects.<br />
&ldquo;You gotta see&nbsp;Ninja Scroll&nbsp;or&nbsp;Akira,&nbsp;or you&rsquo;re not doing homage to the genre,&rdquo; he said. &ldquo;I like when p]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/bong-bong-rza-breaks-down-his-list-of-anime-everyone-should-watch/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 18:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/bong-bong-rza-breaks-down-his-list-of-anime-everyone-should-watch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kevin Hart &amp; Katt Williams Squash Beef During Live Roast On Netflix]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kevin Hart was the honored guest in a live roast, which aired on Netflix over the weekend, with fans online offering strong opinions on some of the jokes. In one of the bigger moments of the roast, Katt Williams joined the festivities with Kevin Hart reaching across the divide to squash their beef.The Roast of Kevin Hart aired on Sunday, May 10, live from the Kia Forum in Los Angeles as part of the Netflix Is A Joke Fest. Hosted by Shane Gillis, who leaned into crossing the line often, the star-]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/kevin-hart-amp-katt-williams-squash-beef-during-live-roast-on-netflix/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 18:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/kevin-hart-amp-katt-williams-squash-beef-during-live-roast-on-netflix/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gucci Mane Gifts His Wife Rolls-Royce For Mother’s Day]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Rich Fury / GettyGucci Mane showed his queen, Keyshia Ka&rsquo;oir, just how much he appreciates her on Mother&rsquo;s Day.The East Atlanta rapper went all out for the occasion, gifting his wife a brand-new Rolls Royce. Wop and Keyshia are no strangers to showering each other with lavish gifts. In a video posted to her Instagram, Keyshia took time to thank her husband for both the present and everything he does for their family.&ldquo;Wow! Thank u to my beautiful children &amp; my husban]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/gucci-mane-gifts-his-wife-rolls-royce-for-mothers-day/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 16:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/gucci-mane-gifts-his-wife-rolls-royce-for-mothers-day/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jermaine Dupri Defends Himself Against Kriss Kross Rip-Off Allegations]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jermaine Dupri Defends Himself Against Kriss Kross Rip-Off Allegations]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/jermaine-dupri-defends-himself-against-kriss-kross-rip-off-allegations/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 16:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/jermaine-dupri-defends-himself-against-kriss-kross-rip-off-allegations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott Rededicates Street For Tupac Shakur]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tupac Shakur, also known to the wider world as 2Pac, continues to influence Hip-Hop culture nearly 30 years after his passing. This weekend, the late rapper and actor was honored by Mayor Brandon Scott in Baltimore with the rededication of a portion of a street now known as Tupac Shakur Way.Tupac Shakur Way was first dedicated to the late rapper after his tragic death in 1996. This past Friday (May 8), the hometown Baltimore Orioles hosted a 2Pac bobblehead night, as reported by local outlet WMA]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/baltimore-mayor-brandon-scott-rededicates-street-for-tupac-shakur/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 05:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/baltimore-mayor-brandon-scott-rededicates-street-for-tupac-shakur/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Charlamagne Tha God Calls Dana White Out For “Glazing” Donald Trump During Breakfast Club Interview]]></title><description><![CDATA[Getty Images / Charlamagne Tha God / Dana WhiteDana White met his match in Charlamagne Tha God during a recent interview on The Breakfast Club.The UFC owner got grilled by The Breakfast Club co-host about his close ties to Orangel Mussolini, aka Donald Trump.<br />
White is used to taking over interviews and shutting down questions he doesn&rsquo;t really care to answer, but that wasn&rsquo;t the case when Charlamage hit him with some hard-hitting questions about his bromance with Trump.<br />
Dana White cl]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/charlamagne-tha-god-calls-dana-white-out-for-glazing-donald-trump-during-breakfast-club-interview/</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 20:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/charlamagne-tha-god-calls-dana-white-out-for-glazing-donald-trump-during-breakfast-club-interview/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sean Duffy Slammed For New “Tone Deaf” Family Reality Show]]></title><description><![CDATA[Terry Wyatt / Sean DuffyHere is another example of why this administration is unserious. While Americans are currently suffering at the gas pump and the number of aircraft incidents is piling up, Sean Duffy decided now is a good time to plug his new family reality show, and he is getting slammed for it.Reality television star Sean Duffy has been called many things since his unqualified behind was appointed Transportation Secretary.<br />
Now he can add &ldquo;tone deaf&rdquo; to that list of names aft]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/sean-duffy-slammed-for-new-tone-deaf-family-reality-show/</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 01:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/sean-duffy-slammed-for-new-tone-deaf-family-reality-show/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cardi B &amp; Stefon Diggs Looking In Love At Event #cardib]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cardi B &amp; Stefon Diggs Looking In Love At Event #cardib]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/cardi-b-amp-stefon-diggs-looking-in-love-at-event-cardib/</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 22:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/cardi-b-amp-stefon-diggs-looking-in-love-at-event-cardib/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The New Golden Calf:  Social Media Calls Ridiculous Religious Dedication Ceremony For Trump’s Gold Statue Blasphemous]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ben Jared / Donald TrumpDonald Trump has a new golden statue of himself, and as expected, weird things happened when it was unveiled.A 22-foot tacky golden statue of Orange Mussolini now lives at Trump&rsquo;s golf course in Doral, Florida, and it was unveiled during a ceremony led by Evangelical pastor Mark Burns, a member of Pastors for Trump.<br />
Yes, that&rsquo;s actually a thing.<br />
Anyway, the statue, which depicts Trump doing his signature fist pump in the air that was photographed after the ass]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/the-new-golden-calf-social-media-calls-ridiculous-religious-dedication-ceremony-for-trumps-gold-statue-blasphemous/</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 21:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/the-new-golden-calf-social-media-calls-ridiculous-religious-dedication-ceremony-for-trumps-gold-statue-blasphemous/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[White House Calls Mark Hamill A “Sick Individual” For Posting AI Image of Donald Trump]]></title><description><![CDATA[ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS / Mark HamillMark Hamill used the force (social media) to trigger the Trump White House and the MAGA section of social media.<br />
The actor best known for his role as Luke Skywalker in the Star Wars movie franchise sparked outrage from MAGA republicans after he gave them a dose of their own medicine by posting an AI image of Orange Mussolini, aka Donald Trump, lying next to a tombstone that read &ldquo;Donald J.&nbsp;Trump. 1946-2024,&rdquo; and the words &ldquo;If Only.&rd]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/white-house-calls-mark-hamill-a-sick-individual-for-posting-ai-image-of-donald-trump/</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 05:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/white-house-calls-mark-hamill-a-sick-individual-for-posting-ai-image-of-donald-trump/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dr. Dre &amp; Kendrick Lamar Support Former High School At Groundbreaking Ceremony In Compton]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Jim Spellman / GettyTwo of Centennial High School&rsquo;s most famous alums came home for a major move forward.Dr. Dre and Kendrick Lamar returned to their old school in Compton to help break ground for a new construction project. Hip-Hop legend&nbsp;Will.i.am. and longtime Congresswoman Maxine Waters were also in attendance.Dre attended Centennial during his freshman year in 1979. However, he transferred the following year to Fremont High in South Central due to poor grades, a fact that]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/dr-dre-amp-kendrick-lamar-support-former-high-school-at-groundbreaking-ceremony-in-compton/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 22:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/dr-dre-amp-kendrick-lamar-support-former-high-school-at-groundbreaking-ceremony-in-compton/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rolling Loud 2026 Kicks Off In Orlando, Livestream Available Via Amazon Music]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rolling Loud 2026 kicks off this weekend in Orlando, and Amazon Music is returning as the exclusive livestreaming partner for the festivities. Throughout the weekend, fans around the world can watch Rolling Loud 2026 via Amazon Music&rsquo;s Twitch channel, Prime Video, and the Amazon Music app.Rolling Loud 2026 is one of the hottest tickets of the year, but for those who didn&rsquo;t snag one of their own or don&rsquo;t want to brave the crowds, Amazon Music has you covered. Along with the conc]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/rolling-loud-2026-kicks-off-in-orlando-livestream-available-via-amazon-music/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 21:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/rolling-loud-2026-kicks-off-in-orlando-livestream-available-via-amazon-music/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[French Montana “Haaan”-dles Business Against Rick Ross In Verzuz Battle]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Romain Maurice / GettyFrench Montana takes home a win against Rick Ross in the latest Verzuz battle.When the battle was first announced, fans gave it an underwhelming response, with many claiming it would turn into a snooze fest centered around who had the better Drake feature. Once the battle got underway, the culture was quickly reminded just how many hits both French and Rozay have delivered over the years.French held his own with records like &ldquo;Unforgettable,&rdquo; &ldquo;Ain&r]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/french-montana-haaan-dles-business-against-rick-ross-in-verzuz-battle/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 20:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/french-montana-haaan-dles-business-against-rick-ross-in-verzuz-battle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Console Woes: Nintendo Raising Cost of Switch 2, PS5 Sales Tank Following Price Hike]]></title><description><![CDATA[Getty Images / Nintendo Switch 2 / PlayStation 5Thanks to Donald Trump, gaming is becoming a seriously expensive hobby.<br />
Nintendo has joined Microsoft and Sony as the latest company to raise the price of its console, after jacking up the price of the Nintendo Switch 2 globally, citing &ldquo;changes in market conditions&rdquo; as its rationale.<br />
Nintendo also anticipates slower sales due to its new $500 price, up $50 from $449.99, which officially goes into effect on September 1.<br />
Canada also saw a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/console-woes-nintendo-raising-cost-of-switch-2-ps5-sales-tank-following-price-hike/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 18:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/console-woes-nintendo-raising-cost-of-switch-2-ps5-sales-tank-following-price-hike/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tennessee Republicans Pass Map That Snatched Lone Dem House Seat]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tennessee Republicans scored a political win that could set a stunning precedent in the redistricting war enacted by the Trump administration. In short, Tennessee Republicans managed to snatch the one Democratic Party seat by passing a new congressional map on Thursday (May 7).As reported by NPR, Tennessee Republicans barreled through a vote at the state house level after the U.S. Supreme Court upended the Voting Rights Act&rsquo;s racial discrimination protections in redistricting in the past w]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/tennessee-republicans-pass-map-that-snatched-lone-dem-house-seat/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 16:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/tennessee-republicans-pass-map-that-snatched-lone-dem-house-seat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Young Thug Claims He Never Changed On Rich Homie Quan, Close Affiliates Disagree]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Brad Barket/BET / GettyYoung Thug recently reflected on the loss of Rich Homie Quan, and things went left online.Although RHQ passed away in 2024, Thugger made it clear he still thinks about his friend and frequent collaborator. Posting on his Instagram Story, he wrote:&nbsp;&ldquo;Never switched on u brada always road with u what happened.&rdquo;Both Thug &amp; Quan stepped on the scene together, providing Hip-Hop with huge songs like &ldquo;Lifestyle,&rdquo; &ldquo;Get TF Out My Face,&]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/young-thug-claims-he-never-changed-on-rich-homie-quan-close-affiliates-disagree/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 16:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/young-thug-claims-he-never-changed-on-rich-homie-quan-close-affiliates-disagree/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hip-Hop Wired Presents Our 2026 Mother’s Day Cannabis Gift Guide]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mother&rsquo;s Day is coming up this Sunday (May 20), and those of you who haven&rsquo;t picked up a gift for Mom or their mother figures better hop to it. Hip-Hop Wired is back again with another cannabis gift guide just in time for Mother&rsquo;s Day and beyond.Hey friends, going to keep it a bean with you all. I got to this guide very late due to, well, everything. We&rsquo;re spinning plates and making things shake on this side, but sometimes, that means things get delayed. We&rsquo;re doing]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/hip-hop-wired-presents-our-2026-mothers-day-cannabis-gift-guide/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 09:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/hip-hop-wired-presents-our-2026-mothers-day-cannabis-gift-guide/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Star Fox’ Fans Are Slamming Fox McCloud’s Redesign In The Nintendo Switch 2 Remake]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nintendo / Star FoxWhen it was revealed that Fox McCloud from Star Fox would be in The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, many quickly speculated that a game announcement was imminent. It turns out they were right, but it&rsquo;s not a new game, but a remake, featuring a new sexy looking Arwing fighter and character designs that are not landing well with fans.<br />
NintendoFans of Star Fox have been screaming for a new game in the long-dormant franchise, and Nintendo has answered the call, well, sort of.<br />
Wedn]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/star-fox-fans-are-slamming-fox-mcclouds-redesign-in-the-nintendo-switch-2-remake/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 01:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/star-fox-fans-are-slamming-fox-mcclouds-redesign-in-the-nintendo-switch-2-remake/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cities Are Addressing National Teen Takeover Trend]]></title><description><![CDATA[In several large metropolitan areas, the so-called &ldquo;teen takeover&rdquo; trend is growing rapidly, with officials looking for ways to curtail the gatherings. While some teen takeover events have been unruly, teens are pushing back, saying they are searching for outlets and safe spaces to gather.Several outlets have taken note of the teen takeover trend, such as Vox and The New York Times, all with the same point of concern that these gatherings have the potential to become violent. That sa]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/cities-are-addressing-national-teen-takeover-trend/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 23:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/cities-are-addressing-national-teen-takeover-trend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Birthday Bash Sneaker Design Event]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: R1 Promotions / R1REGISTER TO WIN YOUR EXCLUSIVE HOT 107.9 BIRTHDAY BASH CUSTOM SNEAKERS!<br />
HOT 107.9 AND THE ATHLETE&rsquo;S FOOT ARE GIVING YOU THE CHANCE TO DESIGN YOUR OWN ONE-OF-A-KIND BIRTHDAY BASH SNEAKER EXPERIENCE.JOIN US THURSDAY, MAY 14TH AT THE ATHLETE&rsquo;S FOOT IN ATLANTA FOR AN EXCLUSIVE CUSTOM DESIGN EVENT.LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE.<br />
REGISTER NOW FOR YOUR CHANCE TO BE SELECTED.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/birthday-bash-sneaker-design-event/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 22:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/birthday-bash-sneaker-design-event/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DJ Whoo Kid Says Hip-Hop Has Been Missing Drake’s Presence]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Prince Williams/Wireimage / Prince Williams/WireimageDJ Whoo Kid recently shared his thoughts on the current state of Hip-Hop, arguing that the genre has not been as successful without Drake actively releasing music.During an interview with Diverse Mentality, Whoo Kid acknowledged that Kendrick Lamar capitalized on the momentum surrounding his highly publicized beef with Drake. According to Whoo Kid, Kendrick made the most of the moment by releasing &ldquo;Not Like Us,&rdquo; following i]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/dj-whoo-kid-says-hip-hop-has-been-missing-drakes-presence/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 22:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/dj-whoo-kid-says-hip-hop-has-been-missing-drakes-presence/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GloRilla’s Sister Drops Diss Track Amid Family Drama]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: R1 / R1GloRilla&rsquo;s Sister, Victoria Woods, has decided to air out the family issues on wax by releasing a diss track aiming at the Memphis rapper.Woods has been vocal online about her frustration with Glo, accusing the rapper of allegedly not doing enough to support her family. However, several family members have publicly pushed back on those claims calling Woods&rsquo; statements false.&nbsp;In the diss track, Woods takes direct shots at Big Glo and her recent collaboration with L]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/glorillas-sister-drops-diss-track-amid-family-drama/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 20:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/glorillas-sister-drops-diss-track-amid-family-drama/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MAGA Big Mad Over Barack Obama’s Presidential Center Opening On Juneteenth]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pool / Barack ObamaFormer President Barack Obama announced that his Presidential Center in Chicago will be officially unveiled to the world on Juneteenth this year, and snowflake MAGA followers lost their minds.<br />
On X (formerly Twitter) announced the opening of the Presidential Center, writing in a post, &ldquo;Michelle and I can&rsquo;t wait for you to visit the Obama Presidential Center! Starting on June 19, the Center will be open to the public, and you&rsquo;ll be able to check out the Museum]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/maga-big-mad-over-barack-obamas-presidential-center-opening-on-juneteenth/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 19:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/maga-big-mad-over-barack-obamas-presidential-center-opening-on-juneteenth/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FBI Director Kash Patel’s Personalized Bourbon Bottles Raise Eyebrows]]></title><description><![CDATA[FBI Director Kash Patel was the subject of a scathing account of his daily activities at the helm of the law enforcement agency. In a following report from the same journalist, it was revealed that Kash Patel&rsquo;s so-called calling card is a personalized bottle of bourbon.<br />
The Atlantic&lsquo;s Sarah Fitzpatrick spoke to two dozen anonymous sources for her piece, &ldquo;The FBI Director Is MIA,&rdquo; prompting a lawsuit from Kash Patel and, reportedly, a wider investigation into leaks from wi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/fbi-director-kash-patels-personalized-bourbon-bottles-raise-eyebrows/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 19:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/fbi-director-kash-patels-personalized-bourbon-bottles-raise-eyebrows/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Scream’ Star Matthew Lillard Set To Join Upcoming ‘Superman’ Sequel]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Kristina Bumphrey / GettyFresh off an &ldquo;unexpected&rdquo; return in Scream 7 and a surprising inclusion into the MCU via Daredevil: Born Again Season 2, Matthew Lillard (Stu from Scream 1) is continuing to make his surprising Hollywood comeback. He&rsquo;s just been cast in yet another big-time comic book film.According to Variety, Lillard will be taking his talents from the Marvel Cinematic Universe to James Gunn&rsquo;s rebooted DC Universe as he&rsquo;s just been recruited to joi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/scream-star-matthew-lillard-set-to-join-upcoming-superman-sequel/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 19:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/scream-star-matthew-lillard-set-to-join-upcoming-superman-sequel/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Amber Rose Admits Hyping Ye For Infamous 2009 VMAs Moment]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Gregg DeGuire / GettyOne of Ye aka Kanye West&rsquo;s early infamous moments popped back into the spotlight, thanks to a recent interview of his ex-girlfriend, Amber Rose. The model shared that she might&rsquo;ve had something to do with his blowup during the 2009 VMAs.In her appearance on the Ball In The Family podcast hosted by Lonzo and LiAngelo Ball, Amber Rose spoke about how she amped the superstar rapper up before they attended the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards. &ldquo;We need to be]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/amber-rose-admits-hyping-ye-for-infamous-2009-vmas-moment/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 19:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/amber-rose-admits-hyping-ye-for-infamous-2009-vmas-moment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jay-Z Disheveled After Knicks Game, Looking For His Vehicle]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jay-Z Disheveled After Knicks Game, Looking For His Vehicle]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/jay-z-disheveled-after-knicks-game-looking-for-his-vehicle/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 17:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/jay-z-disheveled-after-knicks-game-looking-for-his-vehicle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kodak Black Arrested On Drug Trafficking Charges, Connected To 2025 Case]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kodak Black is back in legal hot water after the rapper was arrested this week in Florida in connection with a 2025 investigation of another matter. According to several reports from local outlets, Kodak Black was booked on a drug trafficking charge.Florida outlet WPLG reports that Kodak Black, 28, was arrested on Wednesday (May 6) in central Florida and was booked on a felony charge of trafficking MDMA, a known stimulant.<br />
Black, real name Bill K. Kapri, was involved in an incident back in 2025]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/kodak-black-arrested-on-drug-trafficking-charges-connected-to-2025-case/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 17:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/kodak-black-arrested-on-drug-trafficking-charges-connected-to-2025-case/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jewman Gone: South Bronx Shop That Helped Shape Hip-Hop Style Closes After 60-Year Run]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Alexi Rosenfeld / GettyAnother piece of Hip-Hop&rsquo;s foundation is fading into history, this time from the retail side of the culture.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/jewman-gone-south-bronx-shop-that-helped-shape-hip-hop-style-closes-after-60-year-run/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 17:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/jewman-gone-south-bronx-shop-that-helped-shape-hip-hop-style-closes-after-60-year-run/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cardi B Admits She Was Sick While Killing It At The Met Gala]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Mike Coppola / GettyIf you attended the Met Gala Monday night (May 4) and feel a little bit under the weather, you may have a bone to pick with Cardi B, as she accidentally let it slip that she attended the fancy soiree while battling a fever that had her feeling below par.According to the HuffPost, the Grammy Award-winning rapper from the Boogie Down Bronx admitted that she had a little &ldquo;secret&rdquo; while styling out at the annual fashion event. &ldquo;I&rsquo;m actually sick, a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/cardi-b-admits-she-was-sick-while-killing-it-at-the-met-gala/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 17:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/cardi-b-admits-she-was-sick-while-killing-it-at-the-met-gala/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Rapper Jayy Wick Arrested For Allegedly Shooting Man Multiple Times]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Jerritt Clark / GettyAtlanta rapper Jayy Wick has been taken into custody in connection with an alleged shooting, according to authorities.Investigators say Wick is accused of shooting an 18-year-old man multiple times at Beach Access 83 in Panama City Beach in April. The incident reportedly occurred around 11 p.m. Authorities allege that after the shooting, Wick left the scene and later performed at a nightclub.Eyewitnesses at the scene allegedly identified Wick as the shooter. One witn]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/atlanta-rapper-jayy-wick-arrested-for-allegedly-shooting-man-multiple-times/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 16:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/atlanta-rapper-jayy-wick-arrested-for-allegedly-shooting-man-multiple-times/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dear &lsquo;Resident Evil&rsquo; &ldquo;Fans,&rdquo;Go Touch Grass &amp; Let Zach Cregger Cook]]></title><description><![CDATA[Constantin Films / Sony Pictures Entertainment / Resident Evil<br />
Zach Cregger dropped the first trailer for his Resident Evil movie, and boy, did the internet have a lot to say. Honestly, it&rsquo;s a clear example of a fanbase that doesn&rsquo;t deserve nice things.<br />
Resident Evil is one of the most beloved video game franchises on the planet, and most recently enjoyed a groundswell of love from gamers following the release of Resident Evil: RequiemWhat should come as no surprise to anyone:&nbsp;R]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/dear-lsquoresident-evilrsquo-ldquofansrdquogo-touch-grass-amp-let-zach-cregger-cook/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 15:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/dear-lsquoresident-evilrsquo-ldquofansrdquogo-touch-grass-amp-let-zach-cregger-cook/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dear &lsquo;Resident Evil&rsquo; &ldquo;Fans,&rdquo; Go Touch Grass &amp; Let Zach Cregger Cook]]></title><description><![CDATA[Constantin Films / Sony Pictures Entertainment / Resident Evil<br />
Zach Cregger dropped the first trailer for his Resident Evil movie, and boy, did the internet have a lot to say. Honestly, it&rsquo;s a clear example of a fanbase that doesn&rsquo;t deserve nice things.<br />
Resident Evil is one of the most beloved video game franchises on the planet, and most recently enjoyed a groundswell of love from gamers following the release of Resident Evil: RequiemWhat should come as no surprise to anyone:&nbsp;R]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/dear-lsquoresident-evilrsquo-ldquofansrdquo-go-touch-grass-amp-let-zach-cregger-cook/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 15:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/dear-lsquoresident-evilrsquo-ldquofansrdquo-go-touch-grass-amp-let-zach-cregger-cook/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Do The Knowledge: Bronx School Of Hip-Hop Launches This Fall]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: David Dee Delgado / GettyThe New York City borough that gave birth to Hip-Hop, the Bronx, will now be home to the first high school dedicated to the craft. The Bronx School of Hip-Hop will officially welcome its first class of ninth-graders this fall, one of five throughout the city that will open its doors.The school was first approved by the city&rsquo;s Panel of Educational Policy last December and will open in the Claremont neighborhood. &ldquo;Hip-Hop reflects the brilliance of our]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/do-the-knowledge-bronx-school-of-hip-hop-launches-this-fall/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 04:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/do-the-knowledge-bronx-school-of-hip-hop-launches-this-fall/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NYPD Captain Gets Reassigned After Calling Mayor Zohran Mamdani “An Embarrassment”]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Spencer Platt / GettyAn NYPD captain learned quickly that talking spicy while on duty can come with consequences. The badge talked recklessly about the NYC Mayor and it came back to bite him.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/nypd-captain-gets-reassigned-after-calling-mayor-zohran-mamdani-an-embarrassment/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 03:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/nypd-captain-gets-reassigned-after-calling-mayor-zohran-mamdani-an-embarrassment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Inside Beyonc&eacute; &amp; JA&Yuml;-Z Exclusive, Invite-Only Met Gala After-Party]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Theo Wargo / GettyBeyonc&eacute; and JA&Yuml;-Z went big for their return to the Met Gala, and that definitely included the afterparty.An onlooker tells Page Six that The Carters posted up at Crane Club&rsquo;s Members Lounge to cap off fashion&rsquo;s biggest night on Monday. The entrance was blocked off, of course.The paparazzi was able to peep some of the A-listers who entered the party, including Teyana Taylor, Leonardo DiCaprio, and even rock icon Mick Jagger.&nbsp;Another known gue]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/inside-beyonceacute-amp-jayuml-z-exclusive-invite-only-met-gala-after-party/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 22:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/inside-beyonceacute-amp-jayuml-z-exclusive-invite-only-met-gala-after-party/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blame Trump: Delta Airlines Elminating Food &amp; Beverage Service On Short Flights]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kent Nishimura / Delta AirlinesDelta Airlines is the latest airline in the news after Spirit Airlines ceased operations, and unfortunately, this news isn&rsquo;t great for travelers.<br />
The airline industry is starting to show serious strain, thanks in large part to Trump&rsquo;s war with Iran, as the cost of jet fuel continues to soar.<br />
While the Trump administration and Republicans are blaming Joe Biden, Elizabeth Warren, and former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg for Spirit&rsquo;s downfa]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/blame-trump-delta-airlines-elminating-food-amp-beverage-service-on-short-flights/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 22:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/blame-trump-delta-airlines-elminating-food-amp-beverage-service-on-short-flights/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blame Trump: Delta Airlines Eliminating Food &amp; Beverage Service On Short Flights]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kent Nishimura / Delta AirlinesDelta Airlines is the latest airline in the news after Spirit Airlines ceased operations, and unfortunately, this news isn&rsquo;t great for travelers.<br />
The airline industry is starting to show serious strain, thanks in large part to Trump&rsquo;s war with Iran, as the cost of jet fuel continues to soar.<br />
While the Trump administration and Republicans are blaming Joe Biden, Elizabeth Warren, and former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg for Spirit&rsquo;s downfa]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/blame-trump-delta-airlines-eliminating-food-amp-beverage-service-on-short-flights/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 22:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/blame-trump-delta-airlines-eliminating-food-amp-beverage-service-on-short-flights/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Game Pulls Up To NYC Club, Immediately Calls 50 Cent Out]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Kristy Sparow / GettyCenturies later, The Game seems to be taking shots at 50 Cent once again.The Compton rapper was enjoying himself at a New York club when he grabbed the mic to let 50 know he was in his city.&ldquo;Somebody tell Fif, I&rsquo;m here!&rdquo;Although his split from G-Unit happened a very long time ago, Game reminded the crowd he was removed for what he described as &ldquo;stupid reasons.&rdquo;&ldquo;I got kicked out of G-Unit for doing stupid sh*t. I&rsquo;m just a f*ck]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/the-game-pulls-up-to-nyc-club-immediately-calls-50-cent-out/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 19:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/the-game-pulls-up-to-nyc-club-immediately-calls-50-cent-out/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Donald Trump Pushes Anti-Trans Logic &amp; Iran War Propaganda On Kids, Social Media Is Disgusted]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Washington Post / Donald TrumpThere is no bottom when it comes to the current occupant of the White House, Donald Trump. In what should have been a simple signing ceremony, Trump couldn&rsquo;t help but push his nonsense and blatant propaganda, and unfortunately, the recipient of his garbage was children.<br />
Donald Trump&rsquo;s brain is mush; it&rsquo;s that simple.<br />
Orange Mussolini left many folks on social media stunned after bringing up topics like trans individuals, his dumb war with Iran,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/donald-trump-pushes-anti-trans-logic-amp-iran-war-propaganda-on-kids-social-media-is-disgusted/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 18:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/donald-trump-pushes-anti-trans-logic-amp-iran-war-propaganda-on-kids-social-media-is-disgusted/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Michael Jordan As Described By An OG 🤣]]></title><description><![CDATA[Michael Jordan As Described By An OG 🤣]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/michael-jordan-as-described-by-an-og-/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 18:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/michael-jordan-as-described-by-an-og-/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rawkus Records Co-Founder James Murdoch Near Deal To Acquire New York Magazine]]></title><description><![CDATA[James Murdoch, the son of tycoon Rupert Murdoch, is angling to become a media magnate of his own after a report reveals new happenings on the business front. According to the report, James Murdoch, a co-founder of famed Hip-Hop label Rawkus Records, is nearing a deal to acquire New York magazine and Vox Media podcast assets.With the scoop originally going to&nbsp;The Wall Street Journal,&nbsp;Deadline&nbsp;added&nbsp;that James Murdoch, 53, and his Lupa Systems company are nearing a deal to take]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/rawkus-records-co-founder-james-murdoch-near-deal-to-acquire-new-york-magazine/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 17:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/rawkus-records-co-founder-james-murdoch-near-deal-to-acquire-new-york-magazine/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[President Barack Obama Visited The Late Show With Stephen Colbert]]></title><description><![CDATA[Barack Obama, the beloved 44th President of the United States, is still a media draw despite being out of office for quite some time. As The Late Show With Stephen Colbert enters its final stretch run this month, Barack Obama nudged the show&rsquo;s host to make a presidential run in the future.The pair met at Barack Obama&rsquo;s new Obama Presidential Center in Chicago, which has made some flashy promo moves this week with the likes of Mark Hamill helping announce ticket sales for the center.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/president-barack-obama-visited-the-late-show-with-stephen-colbert/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 16:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/president-barack-obama-visited-the-late-show-with-stephen-colbert/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[T.I. Reveals &ldquo;The King Succession Tour&rdquo; Featuring Domani &amp; King]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Paras Griffin / GettyT.I. is hitting the road, announcing his upcoming The King Succession Tour.Set to visit cities nationwide, TIP will be joined by his sons, Domani and King Harris, with the tour kicking off in July and wrapping in August. The Harris family has been on a notable run as of late.Following the success of his latest single &ldquo;Let &lsquo;Em Know,&rdquo; and the announcement of what&rsquo;s expected to be his final album, Kill The King, the Atlanta MC has stayed busy. He]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/ti-reveals-ldquothe-king-succession-tourrdquo-featuring-domani-amp-king/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 16:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/ti-reveals-ldquothe-king-succession-tourrdquo-featuring-domani-amp-king/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Where Are MCs That Can Do It All?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Where Are MCs That Can Do It All?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/where-are-mcs-that-can-do-it-all/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 15:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/where-are-mcs-that-can-do-it-all/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Maino &ldquo;NYC Love,&rdquo; Mya ft. Too $hort &ldquo;Just A Little Bit&rdquo; &amp; More | Daily Visuals 5.5.26]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Johnny Nunez / GettyIt&rsquo;s been a minute since we&rsquo;ve gotten new work from Brooklyn&rsquo;s own Maino, as he&rsquo;s been keeping himself busy with his Hip-Hop peers on their popular&nbsp;Let&rsquo;s Rap About It&nbsp;podcast, but the man has carved out some time to get in the booth and given his day-one&rsquo;s something to bop to.Dropping off some new visuals to &ldquo;NYC Love,&rdquo; Maino takes a &ldquo;Block Performance&rdquo; to Times Square where he spits into a hanging]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/maino-ldquonyc-loverdquo-mya-ft-too-hort-ldquojust-a-little-bitrdquo-amp-more-daily-visuals-5526/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/maino-ldquonyc-loverdquo-mya-ft-too-hort-ldquojust-a-little-bitrdquo-amp-more-daily-visuals-5526/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jadakiss’ Son Really Jae'won Goes OFF: “I Need Every Dollar They Owe Him” - Talks New Album &amp; Goals]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jadakiss’ Son Really Jae'won Goes OFF: “I Need Every Dollar They Owe Him” - Talks New Album &amp; Goals]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/jadakiss-son-really-jaewon-goes-off-i-need-every-dollar-they-owe-him-talks-new-album-amp-goals/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 22:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/jadakiss-son-really-jaewon-goes-off-i-need-every-dollar-they-owe-him-talks-new-album-amp-goals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cardi B Takes Legal Action Against Tasha K Over Offset Comments]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Taylor Hill / GettyCardi B is once again taking legal action against blogger Tasha K.The blogger previously agreed to a non-disparagement clause, which prohibits her from speaking negatively online about Bardi or her associates. At the time, that included names like Stefon Diggs and her ex-husband Offset.In earlier court documents, the Bodak Yellow rapper accused Tasha of running a targeted campaign against her family.&ldquo;Relentless course and conduct designed to target and harass [Ca]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/cardi-b-takes-legal-action-against-tasha-k-over-offset-comments/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 22:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/cardi-b-takes-legal-action-against-tasha-k-over-offset-comments/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[It’s Time: EA Sports Drops Epic UFC 6 Reveal Trailer]]></title><description><![CDATA[For more than a decade, fans of mixed martial arts have enjoyed several iterations of EA Sports&rsquo; UFC titles, which last released in 2023. This summer, UFC fight fans the world over can rejoice as EA Sports dropped a reveal trailer for the sequel to UFC 5, the highly anticipated UFC 6.With nearly three years passing since the release of UFC 5, the announcement of UFC 6 and its accompanying trailer has only upped the excitement. According to a company press release, EA Sports has made signif]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/its-time-ea-sports-drops-epic-ufc-6-reveal-trailer/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 22:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/its-time-ea-sports-drops-epic-ufc-6-reveal-trailer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[10 Takeaways From Isaiah Rashad’s ’IT’S BEEN AWFUL’ Album]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Erika Goldring / GettyIsaiah Rashad is back with a title that says a lot before the music even starts: It&rsquo;s Been Awful. Released May 1 through TDE/Warner, the album marks his first full-length project since 2021&rsquo;s The House Is Burning, which already makes the return feel heavier than a regular drop. With Zay, the gap between albums always feels personal because his music has never moved like mere content. It moves like life got too loud; he disappeared for a minute and then c]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/10-takeaways-from-isaiah-rashads-its-been-awful-album/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 22:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/10-takeaways-from-isaiah-rashads-its-been-awful-album/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GameStop Makes Unsolicited Bid To Pruchase eBay, Analysts &amp; Social Media Are Confused]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cheng Xin / GameStop / eBayGameStop isn&rsquo;t the juggernaut it used to be, and that&rsquo;s why many analysts are confused by its unsolicited offer to acquire eBay.<br />
Shares of eBay were up more than than 4% Monday after the video game retailer announced it made an unsolicited bid of $56 billion to take over eBay.GameStop announced on Sunday that it had submitted a nonbinding proposal to purchase 100% of eBay for $125.00 per share (50% cash and 50% GameStop common stock), valuing the online auc]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/gamestop-makes-unsolicited-bid-to-pruchase-ebay-analysts-amp-social-media-are-confused/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 20:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/gamestop-makes-unsolicited-bid-to-pruchase-ebay-analysts-amp-social-media-are-confused/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Big30 &amp; Pooh Shiesty&rsquo;s Father Plead Not Guilty In Gucci Mane Case]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Michael Loccisano / GettyBig30 &amp; Pooh Shiesty&rsquo;s father have pleaded not guilty in the alleged robbery and kidnapping case involving Gucci Mane.Both men deny having any involvement in the incident and remain in custody without bond. Williams Sr. recently claimed his trip to Texas was simply to check on his child, who he says was sick at the time. Prosecutors, however, continue to argue that multiple individuals played roles in coordinating the alleged incident.One key point rais]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/big30-amp-pooh-shiestyrsquos-father-plead-not-guilty-in-gucci-mane-case/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 20:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/big30-amp-pooh-shiestyrsquos-father-plead-not-guilty-in-gucci-mane-case/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dave Chappelle Brought Kanye West Onstage After Comedy Set, Gently Roasts Him]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dave Chappelle is still one of the top-billing comedians of his era, with some arguing he may own the distinction of being the best of all time. During a recent comedy show, Dave Chappelle brought out Ye, aka Kanye West, to the stage and gently roasted his good friend&rsquo;s money woes.As reported by TMZ, Dave Chappelle joined several comedians in convening in Los Angeles at the top of the week as part of the ongoing Netflix Is A Joke comedy festival.<br />
After a set at The Comedy Store, Chappelle]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/dave-chappelle-brought-kanye-west-onstage-after-comedy-set-gently-roasts-him/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 18:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/dave-chappelle-brought-kanye-west-onstage-after-comedy-set-gently-roasts-him/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Drake’s Rolex From ‘Take Care’ Album Cover Reportedly Sells For $500K]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Steve Russell / GettyDrake&rsquo;s Take Care era is still paying dividends &mdash; this time through a piece of wrist history tied to one of his most iconic moments.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/drakes-rolex-from-take-care-album-cover-reportedly-sells-for-500k/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 17:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/drakes-rolex-from-take-care-album-cover-reportedly-sells-for-500k/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Robert Pattinson Plays Villainous Role In New Trailer To Christopher Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Universal / UniversalThe world is on fire, societal norms are breaking down, and entire populations are living in constant fear, but there&rsquo;s a few movies releasing this year that we&rsquo;re all hoping to live to see and whether it&rsquo;s Avengers: Doomsday or Christopher Nolan&rsquo;s The Odyssey, by God we&rsquo;re gonna do what we can to make it.While comic book fans await the highly anticipated first full trailer for the latest installment to The Avengers, Universal Pictures r]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/robert-pattinson-plays-villainous-role-in-new-trailer-to-christopher-nolans-the-odyssey/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 17:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/robert-pattinson-plays-villainous-role-in-new-trailer-to-christopher-nolans-the-odyssey/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jack Harlow Rocks Oversized Cap At Met Gala, Gets Roasted Online]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: John Shearer / GettyJack Harlow might want to rethink his wardrobe, he&rsquo;s going viral again, and not for the music.The Kentucky rapper hit the Met Gala red carpet rocking an oversized cap that instantly hat the internet roasting him. Sounds familiar? That&rsquo;s because fans have been side-eyeing his fashion choices ever since the rollout for his album Monica, where his visuals and cover art drew mixed reactions.As soon as Harlow pulled out the hat, social media wasted no time flam]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/jack-harlow-rocks-oversized-cap-at-met-gala-gets-roasted-online/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 15:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/jack-harlow-rocks-oversized-cap-at-met-gala-gets-roasted-online/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kid Cudi Drops M.I.A. From Tour Over Offensive “Illegals” Rant]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Rick Kern / GettyKid Cudi ain&rsquo;t having it. Mr. Rager reportedly kicked M.I.A. off his current Rebel Ragers Tour after the MAGA-friendly artist was booed for her offensive rhetoric during a recent show.<br />
The tour was announced back January 2026, with M.I.A., Big Boi and more announced as the opening acts for the North American dates that run from late April through late June.<br />
But during the May 2 show in Dallas at May 2 the Dos Equis Pavilion, M.I.A. comments on her support for the G]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/kid-cudi-drops-mia-from-tour-over-offensive-illegals-rant/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 00:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/kid-cudi-drops-mia-from-tour-over-offensive-illegals-rant/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jadakiss’ Son Jae’Won Explains Love Of Hip-Hop]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jadakiss’ Son Jae’Won Explains Love Of Hip-Hop]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/jadakiss-son-jaewon-explains-love-of-hip-hop/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 23:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/jadakiss-son-jaewon-explains-love-of-hip-hop/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Todd Blanche Voter ID Remarks Earn Him Online Slander]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Kevin Dietsch / GettyOn the most recent episode of NBC&rsquo;s Meet The Press Sunday (May 3), Acting U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche made remarks that had observers looking at him sideways. He was talking about the Trump administration&rsquo;s push for a national voter identification and used a weird analogy.&ldquo;There&rsquo;s a lot of things that we can be doing like voter ID, like every time you walk into a restaurant or a club you have to show your ID,&rdquo; Blanche said to host]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/todd-blanche-voter-id-remarks-earn-him-online-slander/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 23:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/todd-blanche-voter-id-remarks-earn-him-online-slander/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LEGO &amp; SEGA Announce New Genesis x Mega Drive Building Set]]></title><description><![CDATA[LEGO / Sega Genesis<br />
LEGO continues to deliver the sets gamers want for their collections. Their latest sees the iconic brand team up with SEGA for a Genesis and Mega Drive building set.<br />
The announcement of the two sets pays tribute to the gaming console that defined a generation of gamers.The 479-piece brick set is designed for LEGO enthusiasts 12 and up, allowing them to build one of the most popular consoles of the late 80s.<br />
The set will also allow builders to customize the build into one of t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/lego-amp-sega-announce-new-genesis-x-mega-drive-building-set/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 22:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/lego-amp-sega-announce-new-genesis-x-mega-drive-building-set/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Drake Spotted Filming In Toronto Cemetery As ‘ICEMAN’ Rollout Continues]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Mike Marsland/WireImage / Mike Marsland/WireImageDrake was recently spotted out in the 6 filming what appears to be a new music video.With his upcoming album ICEMAN just days away, the OVO rapper is back outside in full rollout mode. Fans have been tracking him across Toronto, catching him at multiple locations as he shoots new visuals.One scene had Drizzy riding on the back of a truck filled with ice cubes, rocking a fit that had flans flaming him.&nbsp;But that&rsquo;s a conversation f]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/drake-spotted-filming-in-toronto-cemetery-as-iceman-rollout-continues/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 21:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/drake-spotted-filming-in-toronto-cemetery-as-iceman-rollout-continues/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reality Star Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy Slammed For Blaming Joe Biden &amp; Pete Buttigieg For Spirit Airlines Shutting Down]]></title><description><![CDATA[Getty Images / Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy / Former President Joe Biden / Spirit AirlinesDonald Trump and his administration are good at one thing: not taking accountability for their actions. Following Spirit Airlines&rsquo; demise, Secretary Duffy led the charge to blame Joe Biden, Elizabeth Warren, and his predecessor, Pete Buttigieg, for the budget airline&rsquo;s failure.<br />
Former reality star, now Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy, resorted to the Trump administration&rsquo;s favor]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/reality-star-transportation-secretary-sean-duffy-slammed-for-blaming-joe-biden-amp-pete-buttigieg-for-spirit-airlines-shutting-down/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 20:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/reality-star-transportation-secretary-sean-duffy-slammed-for-blaming-joe-biden-amp-pete-buttigieg-for-spirit-airlines-shutting-down/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man Arrested After Alleged Shooting Outside Chris Brown’s Home]]></title><description><![CDATA[An alleged shooting outside of Chris Brown&rsquo;s Los Angeles home in the Tarzana neighborhood has led to the arrest of a local man. According to reports, the Los Angeles Police Department arrested Markeith Cungious, but curiously, Chris Brown says the incident didn&rsquo;t happen.In a report from TMZ, it was shared that the alleged shooting incident took place on Friday (May 1). Authorities were alerted to Chris Brown&rsquo;s Tarzana home in the afternoon hours and came upon Markeith Cungious,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/man-arrested-after-alleged-shooting-outside-chris-browns-home/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 18:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/man-arrested-after-alleged-shooting-outside-chris-browns-home/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Real Boston Richey Clears Up Allegations From Ex Regarding Strap-On &amp; Abuse]]></title><description><![CDATA[Real Boston Richey contended with an explosive situation on social media after his ex-girlfriend made several outsized claims. In a new video, Real Boston Richey addressed the allegations, which included his ex using a strap-on device with him, abuse, and interacting improperly with minors.Over the weekend, Real Boston Richey&rsquo;s ex, Tatiana &ldquo;Chanell&rdquo; Charles, 20, exposed intimate details of their dealings. Those included claims that Richey, 29, engaged in sexual acts involving a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/real-boston-richey-clears-up-allegations-from-ex-regarding-strap-on-amp-abuse/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 17:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/real-boston-richey-clears-up-allegations-from-ex-regarding-strap-on-amp-abuse/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ice Spice Teams With Wendy’s For New Commercial Spot Following Her Fight At McDonald’s]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Gilbert Flores / GettyLeave it to Ice Spice to turn a random fight in a McDonald&rsquo;s into a marketing gig for a rival fast-food joint in just a matter of weeks.Just last month, a video of Ice Spice throwing hands with a fan inside and outside a McDonald&rsquo;s in Los Angeles was the talk of the social media town, as it was the first time fans witnessed Ice Spice get down for her crown and actually hold her own. Not too long after that, she took to X to share the same video with a ca]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/ice-spice-teams-with-wendys-for-new-commercial-spot-following-her-fight-at-mcdonalds/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 17:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/ice-spice-teams-with-wendys-for-new-commercial-spot-following-her-fight-at-mcdonalds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Offset &amp; Quavo Linkup In Studio, Migos Comeback Speculation Grows]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Bennett Raglin / GettyOffset and Quavo have been spotted in the studio together, for the first time in a long time.Fans have been demanding for the former Migos members to put their differences aside and cook up in the booth, and it looks like that might finally be happening. Offset recently shared a behind-the-scenes photo that appeared to show him linking up with Quavo during a studio session.There&rsquo;s still no official confirmation on what the meetup means. It&rsquo;s unclear whet]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/offset-amp-quavo-linkup-in-studio-migos-comeback-speculation-grows/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 16:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/offset-amp-quavo-linkup-in-studio-migos-comeback-speculation-grows/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[#finesse2tymes let’s #chatgpt review his contract with #jprincejr]]></title><description><![CDATA[#finesse2tymes let’s #chatgpt review his contract with #jprincejr]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/finesse2tymes-lets-chatgpt-review-his-contract-with-jprincejr/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 05:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/finesse2tymes-lets-chatgpt-review-his-contract-with-jprincejr/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[JPEGMAFIA &amp; Earl Sweatshirt Get Into Mock Meat Tussle Online]]></title><description><![CDATA[JPEGMAFIA and Earl Sweatshirt would seem to be musical peers rather than rivals, but the pair has recently exchanged verbal barbs online. After a recent interview, JPEGMAFIA seemingly took a jab at Earl Sweatshirt, prompting a bit of a digital tussle.JPEGMAFIA&rsquo;s issues with Earl Sweatshirt have apparently been ongoing, as evidenced by a Billboard last summer where Peggy, as he&rsquo;s known to his fans, centered himself as Hip-Hop&rsquo;s sole &ldquo;risk taker&rdquo; and accused Sweatshir]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/jpegmafia-amp-earl-sweatshirt-get-into-mock-meat-tussle-online/</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 20:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/jpegmafia-amp-earl-sweatshirt-get-into-mock-meat-tussle-online/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Aziz Ansari Clowns Unqualified FBI Director Kash Patel In ‘SNL’ Cold Open Sketch]]></title><description><![CDATA[Getty Images / Kash Patel / Aziz Ansari / SNLDonald Trump&rsquo;s hilariously inept administration continues to make the writer&rsquo;s room at SNL jobs incredibly easy. During a recent episode, the sketch comedy show accurately and brutally mocked the liquor cabinet members, Pete Hegseth and Kash Patel.<br />
The cold open for this week&rsquo;s episode began with Colin Jost reprising his role as Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, still coming off the ridiculous showing during his congressional hearin]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/aziz-ansari-clowns-unqualified-fbi-director-kash-patel-in-snl-cold-open-sketch/</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 18:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/aziz-ansari-clowns-unqualified-fbi-director-kash-patel-in-snl-cold-open-sketch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spirit Airlines Most Insane &amp; Unhinged Moments #spiritairlines]]></title><description><![CDATA[Spirit Airlines Most Insane &amp; Unhinged Moments #spiritairlines]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/spirit-airlines-most-insane-amp-unhinged-moments-spiritairlines/</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 01:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/spirit-airlines-most-insane-amp-unhinged-moments-spiritairlines/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spirit Airlines Officially Shuts Down After Trump White House Fails To Secure A Rescue Deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Joe Raedle / Getty Images / Spirit AirlinesNo more affordable flights to Tulum, Miami, or any other locations are taking off after Spirit Airlines officially announced that it will be shutting down.<br />
Early Saturday, the budget airline announced an &ldquo;orderly wind-down&rdquo;, adding in a statement, &ldquo;To our Guests: all flights have been canceled, and customer service is no longer available.&rdquo;<br />
Spirit Airlines&rsquo; profit struggles were consistent since the COVID-19 pandemic, and ho]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/spirit-airlines-officially-shuts-down-after-trump-white-house-fails-to-secure-a-rescue-deal/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 19:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/spirit-airlines-officially-shuts-down-after-trump-white-house-fails-to-secure-a-rescue-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Granny Got Buck, But You Might Not Understand]]></title><description><![CDATA[Granny Got Buck, But You Might Not Understand]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/granny-got-buck-but-you-might-not-understand/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 17:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/granny-got-buck-but-you-might-not-understand/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gangsta Crip Mac Gets Put Down Twice]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gangsta Crip Mac Gets Put Down Twice]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/gangsta-crip-mac-gets-put-down-twice/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 15:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/gangsta-crip-mac-gets-put-down-twice/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jim Jones Explains How He Eats Bananas 👀]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jim Jones Explains How He Eats Bananas 👀]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/jim-jones-explains-how-he-eats-bananas-/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 02:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/jim-jones-explains-how-he-eats-bananas-/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Will Future Be On Drake’s ‘ICEMAN’ Album?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Joseph Okpako / GettyHip-Hop fans have been waiting on Drake and Future to squash their issues and get back to making hits.&nbsp;Now, with the ICEMAN rollout heating up, some are wondering, could this finally be the moment? Let&rsquo;s dig deeper&hellip;Back in 2024, Future drew a line the sand by siding with Kendrick Lamar on the track &ldquo;Like That.&rdquo; That same record is where Kendrick took aim at the &ldquo;Big 3,&rdquo; Drake, himself, and J. Cole sparking one of the biggest]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/will-future-be-on-drakes-iceman-album/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 23:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/will-future-be-on-drakes-iceman-album/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BIRTHDAY BASH XXX: 14 Soulja Boy "Viral-Worthy" Essentials]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: ATL Pics / ATL PicsSoulja Boy, the trailblazing artist who revolutionized the music industry with his viral hits and undeniable swagger, is taking over Hot 107.9! To celebrate his influence and iconic career, we&rsquo;ve curated a playlist of Soulja Boy essentials that showcase his journey from internet sensation to hip-hop legend. From chart-topping anthems to underground gems, this collection highlights the tracks that defined the blog era. As the &ldquo;first rapper to go viral,&rdquo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/birthday-bash-xxx-14-soulja-boy-viral-worthy-essentials/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 23:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/birthday-bash-xxx-14-soulja-boy-viral-worthy-essentials/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fugees&rsquo; Pras Michael Begins 14 Year Prison Bid For Money Laundering &amp; Fraud Charges]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tasos Katopodis / PrasFugees member Pras Michel turned himself in at the Federal Correctional Institution in Safford, Arizona, to begin his 14-year prison bid.<br />
A spokesperson for the musician spoke on his behalf, telling Complex in a statement it was a &ldquo;painful day&rdquo; for the rapper and his family after he turned himself in.Per Complex:<br />
&ldquo;Today is a painful day for Pras, for his family, and for everyone who believes in a fair system of justice,&rdquo; Dumas said. &ldquo;Pras honor]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/fugeesrsquo-pras-michael-begins-14-year-prison-bid-for-money-laundering-amp-fraud-charges/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 22:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/fugeesrsquo-pras-michael-begins-14-year-prison-bid-for-money-laundering-amp-fraud-charges/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Social Media Drags Scott Jennings Over On-Air Profane Threat]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Twitter / CNNOn Thursday night&rsquo;s (April 29) episode of Newsnight on CNN, the panel discussion got heated, to the point where Republican pundit Scott Jennings lashed out at another panelist while issuing an expletive. He got into it with Democratic strategist Adam Mockler, as the panel was discussing the war in Iran. Mockler had begun to call Jennings out for his &ldquo;condescending remarks&rdquo;, referring to him as &ldquo;homie&rdquo; at one point.&nbsp;&ldquo;Name me one politi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/social-media-drags-scott-jennings-over-on-air-profane-threat/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 22:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/social-media-drags-scott-jennings-over-on-air-profane-threat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[50 Cent Faces Lawsuit From Ex-Staffer Alleging Retaliation &amp; Harassment]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Jason Koerner / GettyLegal issues are back in the mix for 50 Cent, this time involving a former employee who claims things went left behind the scenes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/50-cent-faces-lawsuit-from-ex-staffer-alleging-retaliation-amp-harassment/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 21:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/50-cent-faces-lawsuit-from-ex-staffer-alleging-retaliation-amp-harassment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dame Dash Says No One Cares About &lsquo;Reasonable Doubt&rsquo; &amp; Kanye Is Superior To JA&Yuml;-Z]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Courtesy of Damon Dash / Damon DashJust a few years ago, Dame Dash would take issue with any interviewer asking him any questions related to his former business partner, JA&Yuml;-Z. But now, it seems like Dame doesn&rsquo;t mind touching on the topic so long as he can disparage his fellow co-founder of the once mighty Roc-A-Fella Records.Days after the New York Times crowned JA&Yuml;-Z as one of the 30 Greatest Living American Song Writers (he is), Dame Dash belittled JA&Yuml;-Z&rsquo;s]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/dame-dash-says-no-one-cares-about-lsquoreasonable-doubtrsquo-amp-kanye-is-superior-to-jayuml-z/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 21:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/dame-dash-says-no-one-cares-about-lsquoreasonable-doubtrsquo-amp-kanye-is-superior-to-jayuml-z/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hip-Hop Wired Presents: CRT FRSH (Certified Fresh) Playlist 5.1.26]]></title><description><![CDATA[Peace to the entire Hip-Hop Wired nation, massive and crew! We&rsquo;re back with another update to our CRT FRSH (Certified Fresh) playlist, so let&rsquo;s get into it.I want to explain how I approach curating the CRT FRSH playlist. Most importantly, I don&rsquo;t segregate my Hip-Hop. Every form of music from the main cultural tree deserves a listen and a look. When I construct the playlist, I want to include all regions across the States and, when applicable, across the globe. I also want to e]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/hip-hop-wired-presents-crt-frsh-certified-fresh-playlist-5126/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 20:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/hip-hop-wired-presents-crt-frsh-certified-fresh-playlist-5126/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Young Thug Considers Rebrand Over Unwanted Name Association To Jeffrey Epstein]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Scott Dudelson / GettyYoung Thug wants no parts of any association with Jeffrey Epstein, not even by name.The Atlanta rapper jumped on X after seeing a tweet that read, &ldquo;And just like that&hellip;everybody stopped talking about the Epstein Files,&rdquo; and had a quick reaction:&ldquo;I&rsquo;m changing my f*cking name bro.&rdquo;Meek Mill chimed in, asking, &ldquo;What you gone change it to?&rdquo; Clearly joking, but a fair question.Thugger&rsquo;s government name is Jeffrey Will]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/young-thug-considers-rebrand-over-unwanted-name-association-to-jeffrey-epstein/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 19:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/young-thug-considers-rebrand-over-unwanted-name-association-to-jeffrey-epstein/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[HHW Gaming Preview: ‘NBA The Run’ Got Next]]></title><description><![CDATA[Play By Play Studios / NBA The RunWhat if Arch Rivals, NBA Jam, and NBA Street all came together to make one game? That&rsquo;s pretty much the gist of NBA The Run. I had the opportunity to get hands-on with what is being dubbed as the spiritual successor to the beloved NBA Street franchise, and we have some thoughts.<br />
For YEARS, gamers, including myself, have been screaming for a revival of the long-shuttered EA Sports BIG arcade basketball franchise, NBA Street, which reached its height of popu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/hhw-gaming-preview-nba-the-run-got-next/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 18:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/hhw-gaming-preview-nba-the-run-got-next/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Druski Tapped To Host 2026 BET Awards]]></title><description><![CDATA[Druski is one of the top comedians and social media stars around, able to attract commercial deals and controversy at the same time. Adding another feather to his full cap, Druski was announced as this year&rsquo;s host for the upcoming 2026 BET Awards.On Thursday, BET shared a press release via Paramount&rsquo;s press site announcing the popular comedian&rsquo;s involvement in the annual awards ceremony.<br />
The event will take place live from the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles on Sunday, June 28.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/druski-tapped-to-host-2026-bet-awards/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 17:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/druski-tapped-to-host-2026-bet-awards/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kanye West Reportedly Getting Stadium Built For Albania Show]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Revolt / RevoltKanye West might be gearing up for another headline-grabbing rollout, this time reportedly planning to have a stadium built for a show in Albania.The Chicago rapper has built a rep for over-the-top performances and unconventional rollouts. From taking over Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta during his Donda listening events to hosting album experiences in random locations, Ye has never played it safe.According to Albanian Post, he&rsquo;s working on constructing a temporary]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/kanye-west-reportedly-getting-stadium-built-for-albania-show/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 16:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/kanye-west-reportedly-getting-stadium-built-for-albania-show/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sofar Sounds X Gotham&rsquo;s NYC 420 Set Combined Music, Cannabis &amp; Culture]]></title><description><![CDATA[With 420 long in our rearview, we&rsquo;re privileged to share with our readers an event in New York that encapsulated how cannabis, culture, and community work in tandem. Sofar Sounds, the innovative live music concept, hosted an event at Gotham&rsquo;s Chelsea location with performances from marilyn simone, Parker Phillips, and ALICIA.On an unusually chilly Monday evening in Chelsea, Hip-Hop Wired was invited to attend Sofar Sounds&rsquo; 420 event inside the stylish and spacious woman-owned G]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/sofar-sounds-x-gothamrsquos-nyc-420-set-combined-music-cannabis-amp-culture/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 03:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/sofar-sounds-x-gothamrsquos-nyc-420-set-combined-music-cannabis-amp-culture/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SOULJA BOY TAKES OVER HOT 107.9]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: R1 Digital / R1Atlanta, get ready &mdash; it&rsquo;s going ALL the way up!Soulja Boy is taking over HOT 107.9&nbsp;for an exclusive, can&rsquo;t-miss experience leading into&nbsp;Birthday Bash XXX!From viral moments to legendary hits, Soulja Boy is pulling up with energy, stories, and surprises you won&rsquo;t hear anywhere else. WHAT TO EXPECT:<br />
Exclusive behind-the-scenes storiesLive on-air moments you don&rsquo;t want to missYour shot at winning&nbsp;Birthday Bash ticketsSpecial surpri]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/soulja-boy-takes-over-hot-1079/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 00:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/soulja-boy-takes-over-hot-1079/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mad Cheeto: Trump Demands Jimmy Kimmel Be Fired By ABC For WHCD Joke]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Jeff Kravitz / GettyHours after First Lady Melania Trump declared that ABC must &ldquo;take a stand&rdquo; against late-night host Jimmy Kimmel for &ldquo;atrocious behavior&rdquo; in a post on X, formerly Twitter, President Donald Trump went on social media and demanded that Kimmel be fired in a lengthy rant on Monday evening (April 27).&ldquo;Wow, Jimmy Kimmel, who is in no way funny as attested to by his terrible Television Ratings, made a statement on his Show that is really shocking]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/mad-cheeto-trump-demands-jimmy-kimmel-be-fired-by-abc-for-whcd-joke/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 23:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/mad-cheeto-trump-demands-jimmy-kimmel-be-fired-by-abc-for-whcd-joke/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pooh Shiesty’s Father Calls Cap On Alleged Role In Gucci Mane Kidnapping]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Paras Griffin / GettyLontrell Williams Sr. is pushing back against initial reports tying him to an alleged robbery involving Gucci Mane.According to court documents, Williams Sr. and his son, Pooh, were arrested in connection to an alleged kidnapping and robbery case. The incident reportedly took place on January 10, when Wop was invited to a studio in Texas and allegedly robbed.Prosecutors claim that prior to the robbery, the 1017 Records CEO was forced to sign Pooh Shiesty out of his c]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/pooh-shiestys-father-calls-cap-on-alleged-role-in-gucci-mane-kidnapping/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 22:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/pooh-shiestys-father-calls-cap-on-alleged-role-in-gucci-mane-kidnapping/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Couple Alert? Dr. Dre Seen Holding Hands With ‘The Valley’ Star Michelle Saniei]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source:<br />
It&rsquo;s been four years since Dr. Dre finalized a messy divorce with his ex-wife, Nicole Young, and though he hasn&rsquo;t exactly been painting the town red since then, it looks like the 61-year-old Hip-Hop icon is once again finding his footing on the dating scene.According to TMZ, the legendary music producer was just spotted on a night out on the town with reality TV star Michelle Saniei. Exiting Nobu Malibu over the weekend, Dr. Dre and Michelle Saniei were seen holding hands as]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/new-couple-alert-dr-dre-seen-holding-hands-with-the-valley-star-michelle-saniei/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 20:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/new-couple-alert-dr-dre-seen-holding-hands-with-the-valley-star-michelle-saniei/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dave Chappelle’s 3-Night Residency Opens Netflix Fest]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Courtesy of Netflix / Dave Chappelle: The DreamerNetflix&rsquo;s annual comedy festival will have an iconic opening act, as Dave Chappelle announced that he will be taking part in the 2026 Netflix is a Joke Fest with a bit of a cinematic twist.&nbsp;The announcement came in the form of a trailer featuring Chappelle sitting outside, smoking a cigarette as Oscar-winning actor Morgan Freeman narrates. &ldquo;Dave&rsquo;s pulling up,&rdquo; Freeman intones, adding: &ldquo;And now, we&rsquo;v]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/dave-chappelles-3-night-residency-opens-netflix-fest/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 20:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/dave-chappelles-3-night-residency-opens-netflix-fest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Kids On The Block Are Still Hanging Tough With New Vegas Residency Dates]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Icon Sportswire / GettyNew Kids On The Block aren&rsquo;t done with Las Vegas just yet. The group has confirmed their residency will return this summer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/new-kids-on-the-block-are-still-hanging-tough-with-new-vegas-residency-dates/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 20:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/new-kids-on-the-block-are-still-hanging-tough-with-new-vegas-residency-dates/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The MAGA Girls Are Fighting: Laura Loomer Threatens To Expose Candace Owens]]></title><description><![CDATA[Getty Images / Laura Loomer / Candace OwensThe MAGA infighting between Laura Loomer and Candace Owens is getting very spicy.<br />
Laura Loomer is now claiming that she has some very damaging information on right-wing influencer and former Trump ally Candace Owens, who has turned into one of the biggest critics due to his unjust and stupid war with Iran and the assassination of Charlie Kirk.<br />
&ldquo;George Farmer, the immigrant husband of Candace Owens @RealCandaceO, totaled his truck while driving dru]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/the-maga-girls-are-fighting-laura-loomer-threatens-to-expose-candace-owens/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 20:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/the-maga-girls-are-fighting-laura-loomer-threatens-to-expose-candace-owens/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Voting Rights Act Crippled By Supreme Court, Anger Erupts]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS / GettyOn Wednesday (April 29), the Supreme Court returned a 6-3 decision in Louisiana vs. Callais, a case that challenged the drawing up of a second majority-Black voting district in the state. The decision by the conservative majority leaves the law on the books, but has thoroughly eradicated the racial protections within it, the liberal justices argued.The decision was written by Justice Samuel Alito, a staunch conservative, who dictated that future attempts]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/voting-rights-act-crippled-by-supreme-court-anger-erupts/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 20:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/voting-rights-act-crippled-by-supreme-court-anger-erupts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lil Zay Osama Facing Charges In Alleged Home Invasion Scheme]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Prince Williams / GettyLil Zay Osama is facing charges tied to an alleged home invasion and kidnapping scheme.According to court documents, the Chicago rapper is among several individuals accused of plotting to steal cryptocurrency, cash and other property by restraining victims during a robbery.Prosecutors allege that on March 8, Dashun Brown drove Jalen Chambers, Davis Franklin, and others in a stolen vehicle to a home in Winnetka, where the victims lived. Brown allegedly posed as a fo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/lil-zay-osama-facing-charges-in-alleged-home-invasion-scheme/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 19:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/lil-zay-osama-facing-charges-in-alleged-home-invasion-scheme/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dame Dash Once More Mentions Claim He Discovered Kevin Hart]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dame Dash and his connection to Kevin Hart cannot be denied, as the music executive gave the superstar comedian his first movie role in 2002. In a recent interview, Dame Dash once again mentioned his claim that he discovered the Philadelphia comedian.Sitting with The Art of Dialogue, Dame Dash, 55, explained how he came across Kevin Hart at a comedy club ahead of shooting the 2002 film, Paper Soldiers, which featured the likes of Beanie Sigel, Jay-Z, Capone-N-Noreaga, Stacey Dash, and the late C]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/dame-dash-once-more-mentions-claim-he-discovered-kevin-hart/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 19:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/dame-dash-once-more-mentions-claim-he-discovered-kevin-hart/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Take-Two Interactive CEO Strauss Zelnick Claims ‘GTA 6’ Price Info Is Coming Soon]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rockstar Games / GTA 6<br />
GTA 6 is without a doubt the most anticipated game of the year, and has many wondering if it will also be the first video game priced at $100. According to Take-Two Interactive&rsquo;s CEO, Strauss Zelnick, we will learn that information very soon.<br />
Speaking with Jennifer Maas,&nbsp;Variety&rsquo;s senior business writer for TV and video games at the inaugural Interactive Innovation Conference in Las Vegas, Zelnick was very candid about the jitters he is experiencing as we]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/take-two-interactive-ceo-strauss-zelnick-claims-gta-6-price-info-is-coming-soon/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 17:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/take-two-interactive-ceo-strauss-zelnick-claims-gta-6-price-info-is-coming-soon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boss Don Season: MIKE’s Young World Festival Will Spotlight Max B]]></title><description><![CDATA[Max B has enjoyed a particular amount of status, and his influence on acts like Wiz Khalifa, A$AP Mob, and more is undeniable. MIKE, one of the greatest talents of his generation, will bring his Young World Festival back to Brooklyn, which will spotlight Max B.The Boss Don Biggavelli might not be a household name among twenty-somethings, who make up the bulk of MIKE&rsquo;s devoted fanbase, but his presence at Young World Festival suggests that MIKE, just 27 himself, knows the game and sway that]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/boss-don-season-mikes-young-world-festival-will-spotlight-max-b/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 17:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/boss-don-season-mikes-young-world-festival-will-spotlight-max-b/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Future Asks Judge To Hold His Baby Mama In Contempt Of Court For Talking About Him To The Press]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Prince Williams / GettyAfter years of being hailed and revered as the prime &ldquo;City Boy&rdquo; by an online community of f*ck boys and wannabe players, the self-proclaimed &ldquo;Toxic King,&rdquo; Future, is slowly finding out that hell hath no fury like a woman scorned and wants the courts to help.According to TMZ, Future is taking to the legal system to have one of his many baby mama&rsquo;s silenced as he&rsquo;s asked a judge to find Brittni Mealy in contempt of court for allege]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/future-asks-judge-to-hold-his-baby-mama-in-contempt-of-court-for-talking-about-him-to-the-press/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 16:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/future-asks-judge-to-hold-his-baby-mama-in-contempt-of-court-for-talking-about-him-to-the-press/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Prosecutors Allege D4vd Used Chainsaws To Dismember Teen]]></title><description><![CDATA[The murder case involving R&amp;B singer D4vd is moving forward with a rapid series of developments as prosecutors build their arguments. In a new filing, the prosecution alleges that D4vd purchased chainsaws and other items via online retailers, using them to dismember the teen victim.As reported by the Los Angeles Times, prosecutors in Los Angeles County introduced evidence as they stacked their case against the artist born David Anthony Burke, which went public on Wednesday (April 29).An alar]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/prosecutors-allege-d4vd-used-chainsaws-to-dismember-teen/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 16:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/prosecutors-allege-d4vd-used-chainsaws-to-dismember-teen/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Super Op James Comey Defiant After 2nd DOJ Indictment]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Michael M. Santiago / GettyOn Tuesday (April 28), the Department of Justice announced that they had indicted former FBI director James Comey for a second time, alleging that he threatened the life of President Donald Trump. The indictment also included a warrant for his arrest.The grand jury, convened in North Carolina, returned the indictement in connection with an image that Comey posted on his social media from his walk on a beach in the state last year. The image on Instagram showed]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/super-op-james-comey-defiant-after-2nd-doj-indictment/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 16:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/super-op-james-comey-defiant-after-2nd-doj-indictment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[L’s On Deck: Nigel Sylvester Reveals Air Jordan 4 “Brick After Brick” Release Date]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: @joaandjada / InstagramWe have a release date! No, not for the trailer to Avengers: Doomsday (wtf, Marvel?!), but for the highly anticipated Nigel Sylvester Air Jordan 4 &ldquo;Brick After Brick.&rdquo;Though rumors originally had the new classics dropping May 9, Nigel took to social media to reveal when sneakerheads and hypebeasts can expect to get their hands on the coveted grails: May 22, 2026. The big reveal comes after a clever marketing campaign, which included Jeezy styling in the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/ls-on-deck-nigel-sylvester-reveals-air-jordan-4-brick-after-brick-release-date/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 16:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/ls-on-deck-nigel-sylvester-reveals-air-jordan-4-brick-after-brick-release-date/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DaBaby Claims He Is Just As Good As Drake, J. Cole &amp; Kendrick Lamar [Video]]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: SMG John Paul Jones Arena / SMG John Paul Jones ArenaDaBaby has never been shy about his confidence, but his latest rap ranking take has people looking around the room. The Charlotte rapper believes he belongs in a very specific conversation framed around the The Big 3.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/dababy-claims-he-is-just-as-good-as-drake-j-cole-amp-kendrick-lamar-video/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 16:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/dababy-claims-he-is-just-as-good-as-drake-j-cole-amp-kendrick-lamar-video/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rick Ross &amp; French Montana Verzuz Battle Announced, Social Media Yawns]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Romain Maurice / GettyRick Ross and French Montana are taking their catalogs to the Verzuz stage.Set for May 7, Rozay and Montana will face off in what many are calling one of the more unexpected matchups yet. Both artists have deep discographies, so on paper, it could make for a solid battle, but social media isn&rsquo;t fully convinced.Reactions online have been mixed, with some fans already crack jokes about how the battle might play out.&ldquo;Who gone play a Drake feature first?&rdq]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/rick-ross-amp-french-montana-verzuz-battle-announced-social-media-yawns/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 15:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/rick-ross-amp-french-montana-verzuz-battle-announced-social-media-yawns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Your Tax Dollars Being Wasted: Unqualified  Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth Takes Kid Rock on Apache Helicopter Joy Ride]]></title><description><![CDATA[Getty Images / Kid Rock<br />
Reason 999,999,999 why this current administration is an absolute joke. On Monday, our current highly unqualified Secretary of Defense, Pete Hegseth, took his buddy, culture vulture Kid Rock, for a joy ride in an Army Apache attack helicopter, and yes, it cost you a lot of money.<br />
This latest nonsense, and complete waste of taxpayers&rsquo; money, happened weeks after another incident involving the wannabe rapper, and Apache helicopters flying near his home in Tennessee, w]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/your-tax-dollars-being-wasted-unqualified-secretary-of-defense-pete-hegseth-takes-kid-rock-on-apache-helicopter-joy-ride/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 06:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/your-tax-dollars-being-wasted-unqualified-secretary-of-defense-pete-hegseth-takes-kid-rock-on-apache-helicopter-joy-ride/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Final Fantasy &amp; A Matcha: Square Enix Opening Permanent Cafes In Los Angeles &amp; Shinjuku]]></title><description><![CDATA[RICHARD A. BROOKS / Square Enix<br />
Square Enix, the video game publisher best known for the Final Fantasy RPG series, announced it is launching two officially licensed Cafe &amp; Shop locations in Los Angeles, California, and Shinjuku, Tokyo.The company is looking to move beyond its previous pop-up locations and open two permanent locations that serve as full-service dining and retail environments.<br />
A Breakdown of What To Expect From The Two Square Enix Cafe LocationsThe North America location will]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/final-fantasy-amp-a-matcha-square-enix-opening-permanent-cafes-in-los-angeles-amp-shinjuku/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 00:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/final-fantasy-amp-a-matcha-square-enix-opening-permanent-cafes-in-los-angeles-amp-shinjuku/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Don&rsquo;t Call Me White Girl Talks North Philly Mount Rushmore &amp; Blick Culture]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Hip-Hop Wired / iOneMona, better known as Don&rsquo;t Call Me White Girl, recently sat down with Hip-Hop Wired while in Atlanta for her live podcast event.The Philly native has been making serious noise, especially with her appearances on The Joe Budden Podcast. According to Mona, the link-up with Budden came from mutual respect that naturally turned into a working relationship.&nbsp;&ldquo;Joey was a fan of mine, I was a fan of his and one day he was like &lsquo;Yo come up to the pod.&r]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/donrsquot-call-me-white-girl-talks-north-philly-mount-rushmore-amp-blick-culture/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 00:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/donrsquot-call-me-white-girl-talks-north-philly-mount-rushmore-amp-blick-culture/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[French Montana, Max B &amp; Chase Belly &ldquo;Bet It All,&rdquo; Lil Wayne &amp; Lil Twist &ldquo;Addict&rdquo; &amp; More | Daily Visuals 4.29.26]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Johnny Nunez / GettyEver since touching home after a lengthy prison stint, Max B has really been hard at work dropping off new work and videos in hopes of recapturing the buzz he had before being sentenced to prison in 2009, and as he does he still has the full support of his day-one, French Montana be his side putting the battery in his back (pause).Coming through with some new visuals to &ldquo;Bet It All,&rdquo; French, Max and Chase Belly get iced out and turnt up in the streets of H]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/french-montana-max-b-amp-chase-belly-ldquobet-it-allrdquo-lil-wayne-amp-lil-twist-ldquoaddictrdquo-amp-more-daily-visuals-42926/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 23:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/french-montana-max-b-amp-chase-belly-ldquobet-it-allrdquo-lil-wayne-amp-lil-twist-ldquoaddictrdquo-amp-more-daily-visuals-42926/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Big Boi Joins “We Ran The City” Documentary On 1996 Atlanta Olympics As Executive Producer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Realtor.com / YoutubeBig Boi is bringing his ATL stamp to the big screen, officially joining the upcoming We Ran The City documentary as an executive producer.&nbsp;It doesn&rsquo;t get more Atlanta than this. Having the Outkast legend involved adds a layer of authenticity to a story rooted in city&rsquo;s history. The film will be directed by Jami McCoy, who also serves as an executive producer alongside Big Boi and Robert Slocum.The documentary will take viewers back to the years leadi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/big-boi-joins-we-ran-the-city-documentary-on-1996-atlanta-olympics-as-executive-producer/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 22:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/big-boi-joins-we-ran-the-city-documentary-on-1996-atlanta-olympics-as-executive-producer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[No One Asked For This: Donald Trump Will Desecrate U.S. Passports With His Orange Mug]]></title><description><![CDATA[Getty Images / Donald TrumpPeople use their passports to jetset out of the country to get away from Donald Trump and his political nonsense, but that&rsquo;s about to change when Trump puts his face in some U.S. passports.<br />
We wished we were making this up, but it is indeed happening.<br />
Orange Mussolini is notorious for slapping his name on things, mostly buildings. Still, he is taking this practice to another level during his second unfortunate stint as President of the United States.<br />
He has alrea]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/no-one-asked-for-this-donald-trump-will-desecrate-us-passports-with-his-orange-mug/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 21:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/no-one-asked-for-this-donald-trump-will-desecrate-us-passports-with-his-orange-mug/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Every Brand That Used Drake’s ‘ICEMAN’ Roll Out As A Marketing Blizzard]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Drake/Instagram / Drake/InstagramDrake&rsquo;s ICEMAN rollout got the whole internet talking, and now brands everywhere are putting their own spin on it.This ain&rsquo;t new for Drizzy, back in 2021 he dropped Certified Lover Boy. The cover full of pregnant emojis had everybody from Crocs to the Maury show, flipping it into their own marketing plays.Fast forward to now, with May 24 coming up, Drake revealed his release date in true viral fashion, placing massive blocks of ice outside Gyu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/every-brand-that-used-drakes-iceman-roll-out-as-a-marketing-blizzard/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 19:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/every-brand-that-used-drakes-iceman-roll-out-as-a-marketing-blizzard/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ted Lasso Preps Fourth Season, Drops Teaser &amp; Release Date]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ted Lasso, Apple TV&rsquo;s award-winning comedy series, remains one of television&rsquo;s critically acclaimed series for good reason. With the news that Ted Lasso is returning for a fourth season, the streamer unveiled a teaser clip along with the release date.<br />
Ted Lasso, starring Jason Sudeikis in the eponymous role of the goofy but well-meaning soccer coach, concluded its third season in 2023 with many redemptive arcs and open-ended storylines closed in a neat bow. However, it was clear that]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/ted-lasso-preps-fourth-season-drops-teaser-amp-release-date/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 19:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/ted-lasso-preps-fourth-season-drops-teaser-amp-release-date/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jay-Z Named One Of NYT’s 30 Greatest Living American Songwriters]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jay-Z hasn&rsquo;t released a solo full-length project in nearly a decade, but he still commands the attention of Hip-Hop fans the world over. In a recent chat, Jay-Z shared how he discovered the art of rhyming, longevity in the game, and how being authentic is essential.The New York Times named Jay-Z, born Shawn Carter, one of its 30 Greatest Living American Songwriters, and one of the publication&rsquo;s reporters, Jody Rosen, sat down with the Brooklyn star in Los Angeles.<br />
In the early portio]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/jay-z-named-one-of-nyts-30-greatest-living-american-songwriters/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 16:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/jay-z-named-one-of-nyts-30-greatest-living-american-songwriters/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Offset Alleges Security Guard Spat On Him Before Fight]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Prince Williams / ATLPics.NetOffset is fighting a lawsuit filed by a security guard at a Los Angeles dispensary who accuses him of assault.According to the complaint, Jim Sanchez claims the incident happened at a MedMen LAX location, where he asked Offset for identification upon entry. Sanchez alleges the request led to an argument, and that the rapper responded by punching him.Sanchez also claims that after the initial altercation, members of Offset&rsquo;s entourage joined in, allegedl]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/offset-alleges-security-guard-spat-on-him-before-fight/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 16:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/offset-alleges-security-guard-spat-on-him-before-fight/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BIRTHDAY BASH XXX: Devin Steel's Playlist]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: R1 Digital / R1<br />
As we count down the days to Hot 107.9&rsquo;s Birthday Bash XXX, we are inviting some of our staff to share their favorite tracks to create their ultimate Birthday Bash playlists!<br />
First up: We have none other than the boss himself, Devin Steel. As Hot&rsquo;s Program Director and a well-known DJ, we should&rsquo;ve known he was up for the challenge, given that he shared 41 tracks on his playlist. (Because, according to him, 30 wasn&rsquo;t enough. LOL)We can&rsquo;t be]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/birthday-bash-xxx-devin-steels-playlist/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 23:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/birthday-bash-xxx-devin-steels-playlist/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Django/Zorro Movie Based On Quentin Tarantino Comic Book Resurrected At Sony]]></title><description><![CDATA[Getty Images / Django Unchained / ZorroWe didn&rsquo;t have this one on our bingo cards, but a Django/Zorro crossover film is in the works after initially being put on ice.The film is based on the comic book series co-written by Quentin Tarantino&nbsp;and Matt Wagner that features Django and Zorro, was revived by Sony, and has Oscar-winner Brian Helgeland (L.A. Confidential) attached to write it.<br />
Variety reports that the movie will follow Django, the formerly enslaved person turned bounty hunter]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/djangozorro-movie-based-on-quentin-tarantino-comic-book-resurrected-at-sony/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 23:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/djangozorro-movie-based-on-quentin-tarantino-comic-book-resurrected-at-sony/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Moves Forward With $118M “Cop City” Project Featuring AI Surveillance Network]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: (Photo By Raymond Boyd/Getty Images) / (Photo By Raymond Boyd/Getty Images)Atlanta is in the early stages of building a $118 million training center tied to the controversial &ldquo;Cop City&rdquo; project.The initiative includes the use of AI-powered surveillance designed to help keep the city safer, not through manpower, but through surveillance cameras. Officials say the system can flag potential criminal activity, read license plates, track movement and provide real-time monitoring f]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/atlanta-moves-forward-with-118m-cop-city-project-featuring-ai-surveillance-network/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 22:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/atlanta-moves-forward-with-118m-cop-city-project-featuring-ai-surveillance-network/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[THE HOT BOX: Devin Steel &amp; The Legends of Birthday Bash Past]]></title><description><![CDATA[&#10005;Source: Paige Boyd / R1 DigitalTurn up and pay tribute to the legends who&rsquo;ve owned the stage at Birthday Bash over the years with Devin Steel&rsquo;s latest mix inside The Hot Box.<br />
This Southern hip-hop journey unites the culture by spotlighting anthems from artists who have made Birthday Bash an unforgettable celebration year after year. Whether you&rsquo;re revisiting the hits that defined your favorite summer moments or soaking up pure Southern energy, this mix honors the icons&]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/the-hot-box-devin-steel-amp-the-legends-of-birthday-bash-past/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 21:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/the-hot-box-devin-steel-amp-the-legends-of-birthday-bash-past/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Migos Album On The Way? Quavo &amp; Offset Allude To New Project]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Danielle Degrasse-Alston / press handoutQuavo and Offset might have one last move lined up, this time in honor of Takeoff.Fans have been calling for the two to reunite and deliver another Migos project, but past differences have kept that from happening. Still, Quavo recently took to Instagram with a cryptic message that hinted something could be on the way.&ldquo;Warriors never fold. Jobs not finished. TAKEOFF ALBUM. UNC N PHEW 2. LAST ????? ALBUM. REAL MIGO BLOOD RUN IN MY VIENS!!!! AI]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/migos-album-on-the-way-quavo-amp-offset-allude-to-new-project/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 20:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/migos-album-on-the-way-quavo-amp-offset-allude-to-new-project/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Washington DC Area Rapper HavinMotion Dies At 22]]></title><description><![CDATA[HavinMotion just released his latest full-length project earlier this year, but tragedy has struck for the family and friends of the rising Maryland-based rapper. According to police reports, HavinMotion was shot and killed in Washington, DC&rsquo;s Southeast section last Thursday (April 23).HavinMotion, real name Dwayne Isaacs, hailed from Bryans Road, Md., in Charles County, according to a report from Complex. In a police report from Washington&rsquo;s Metropolitan Police Department (MPD), Isa]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/washington-dc-area-rapper-havinmotion-dies-at-22/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 20:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/washington-dc-area-rapper-havinmotion-dies-at-22/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Megan Thee Stallion&rsquo;s Broadway Run Ends Early, Mase &amp; Cam&rsquo;ron Share Tired Sexist Opinion On Her Breakup With Klay Thompson]]></title><description><![CDATA[Getty Images / Megan Thee Stallion / Cam&rsquo;ron / MaseFollowing the massive news that she kicked Klay Thompson to the curb for cheating, Megan Thee Stallion announced her history-making Broadway run in Moulin Rouge! The Musical is ending early.<br />
Hotties were already furious at Klay Thompson for playing in the leader of the Hot Girls&rsquo; face by allegedly cheating on her and telling her he can&rsquo;t be in a monogamous relationship. Now they are blaming the struggling hooper for not being a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/megan-thee-stallionrsquos-broadway-run-ends-early-mase-amp-camrsquoron-share-tired-sexist-opinion-on-her-breakup-with-klay-thompson/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 19:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/megan-thee-stallionrsquos-broadway-run-ends-early-mase-amp-camrsquoron-share-tired-sexist-opinion-on-her-breakup-with-klay-thompson/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Third Man Admits Guilt In Connection To Jam Master Jay’s Murder]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 2002 murder of Run-DMC group member Jam Master Jay has an additional lane of closure added after a third man admitted guilt in connection to the crime. Jay Bryant told a federal judge that he was responsible for allowing Jam Master Jay&rsquo;s assailants inside a Queens studio to carry out the killing.As reported by NBC News, Jay Bryant, 52, was charged almost three years ago, and at the time, Bryant pleaded not guilty. That tune changed on Monday after Bryant pleaded guilty to the murder ch]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/third-man-admits-guilt-in-connection-to-jam-master-jays-murder/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 18:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/third-man-admits-guilt-in-connection-to-jam-master-jays-murder/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[G Herbo Pokes Fun At Himself After NBA Live 09 Photo Posted]]></title><description><![CDATA[G Herbo might be known for his bone-chilling street tales from his days on the block in Chicago, but it&rsquo;s good to know he&rsquo;s got a sense of humor. After the community page for NBA 2K26 gamers posted an image supposedly from NBA Live 09, G Herbo reshared the image for humorous reasons.On Sunday, the @NBA2KMovement X account posted an image of retired NBA player Shawn Marion from the NBA Live 09 game in a Miami Heat jersey. The player model in the image truly resembled G Herbo, promptin]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/g-herbo-pokes-fun-at-himself-after-nba-live-09-photo-posted/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 18:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/g-herbo-pokes-fun-at-himself-after-nba-live-09-photo-posted/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[THE HOT BOX: DJ Geronimo In The Mix For Birthday Bash XXX]]></title><description><![CDATA[&#10005;Source: Paige Boyd / R1 DigitalStep into the vibe and turn the volume all the way up with DJ Geronimo&rsquo;s The Hot Box mix&mdash;your official preview for Hot 107.9&rsquo;s Birthday Bash XXX. Headlining the party is Atlanta&rsquo;s own T.I., bringing iconic Southern swagger to the stage alongside a lineup that includes Waka Flocka Flame, Gucci Mane, Soulja Boy, and 2 Chainz. This mix is stacked with anthems that shaped the scene and tracks still running the clubs. If you&rsquo;re all]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/the-hot-box-dj-geronimo-in-the-mix-for-birthday-bash-xxx/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 18:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/the-hot-box-dj-geronimo-in-the-mix-for-birthday-bash-xxx/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Drake, Adin Ross, DJ Akademiks Subjects In Betting Lawsuit]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source:<br />
A new federal lawsuit filed on Wednesday (April 22) has named rap superstar Drake, controversial streamer Adin Ross and media personality DJ Akademiks, alleging them with being involved in illegal gambling and racketeering. The suit was filed in New Jersey and also includes the online casino site Stake.us.<br />
The plaintiff, Jason Nufio, claimed he lost money with the website and that the site violates the regulations of New Jersey. Drake has often promoted Stake on his social media platform]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/drake-adin-ross-dj-akademiks-subjects-in-betting-lawsuit/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 17:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/drake-adin-ross-dj-akademiks-subjects-in-betting-lawsuit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[StockX Introduces New “Store At StockX” Selling Method]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: StockX / StockXIn 2026, sneaker resellers are finding that the secondary market just isn&rsquo;t what it used to be, but still, StockX is trying to keep people engaged in the hustle and has introduced a new method to move product at a faster and more cost-effective pace.Over the weekend, StockX introduced its new &ldquo;Store At StockX&rdquo; program, which basically allows people to buy and sell product without ever having possession of them. Huh? What in the NFT?!Apparently, the new me]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/stockx-introduces-new-store-at-stockx-selling-method/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 17:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/stockx-introduces-new-store-at-stockx-selling-method/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Michael Jackson Biopic Moonwalks To Record-Setting $217M Global Opening]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Lionsgate Pictures / Lionsgate PicturesThe King of Pop is still doing King of Pop things. Michael has just broken the box office record for a biopic.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/michael-jackson-biopic-moonwalks-to-record-setting-217m-global-opening/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 17:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/michael-jackson-biopic-moonwalks-to-record-setting-217m-global-opening/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jim Jones Puts Lowe’s Manager On Blast After Police Called On Him]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Bernard Beanz Smalls / Bernard Beanz Smalls,Jim Jones recently had an encounter at Lowe&rsquo;s, which led to him calling out the store on social media.According to Capo, the situation started while he was shopping for locks and noticed a price listed at $78. He says a store manager then accused him of switched price tags in to get the item at a lower cost, which escalated the situation.Things quickly went left, and police were ultimately called to the scene. The Harlem rapper shared his]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/jim-jones-puts-lowes-manager-on-blast-after-police-called-on-him/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 15:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/jim-jones-puts-lowes-manager-on-blast-after-police-called-on-him/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Is Rap Becoming Bad Kareoke!?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Is Rap Becoming Bad Kareoke!?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/is-rap-becoming-bad-kareoke/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 03:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/is-rap-becoming-bad-kareoke/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CNN’s Dana Bash Draws Ire For “Heated Rhetoric” Question]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Chip Somodevilla / GettyOn Sunday (April 26), CNN&rsquo;s State of the Union was primarily focused on the shooting that took place outside of the White House Correspondents&rsquo; Association dinner, which led host Dana Bash to allege that Democratic lawmakers&rsquo; use of &ldquo;hateful rhetoric&rdquo; was responsible for the incident. The comments earned her severe backlash.After leading off with the allegation, Bash asked her guest, Congressman Jamie Raskin (D-Md.), &ldquo;Do you thi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/cnns-dana-bash-draws-ire-for-heated-rhetoric-question/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 02:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/cnns-dana-bash-draws-ire-for-heated-rhetoric-question/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[HB On The Scene + Everything You Need To Know About The 2026 Met Gala]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Mike Coppola / GettyEvery first Monday in May, Hollywood and industry elite assemble at the stairs of the Metropolitian Museum of Art for the Super Bowl of fashion. This year, the prestigious Met Gala takes place on May 4 and HelloBeautiful will be on the scene. We made our red carpet debut last year, proving our audience and millions of eye on social media with in the moment updates and first glimpses at all the big fashion moments.<br />
HB&rsquo;s editorial director Shamika Sanders, HB&rsqu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/hb-on-the-scene-everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-2026-met-gala/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 00:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/hb-on-the-scene-everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-2026-met-gala/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nicolas Cage Swings Into Action As Spidey P.I. In Latest Trailer For ‘Spider-Noir’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sony Pictures Television for MGM+ and Prime Video / Spider-NoirNicolas Cage is back in the Marvel Universe, but he&rsquo;s not playing Johnny Blaze, aka the Ghost Rider, he&rsquo;s Spider-Man Noir.<br />
The first trailer for Sony Pictures Television&rsquo;s&nbsp;Spider-Noir&nbsp;dropped at CCXPMX26 in Mexico City, where the series stars Lamorne Morris, Li Jun Li, Jack Huston, and Karen Rodriguez were in attendance, along with creator and co-showrunner Oren Uziel, to debut the new look at the series c]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/nicolas-cage-swings-into-action-as-spidey-pi-in-latest-trailer-for-spider-noir/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 23:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/nicolas-cage-swings-into-action-as-spidey-pi-in-latest-trailer-for-spider-noir/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chris Brown Goes On Ego-Trip While Responding To Fan Backlash Over Tour Announcement]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Publicity / RCAChris Brown has been facing heavy backlash following the announcement of his upcoming tour with Usher.Given his past, including domestic violence allegations, some fans have been vocal about not supporting the tour. The reaction online has been split, with others still showing excitement for the shows. Breezy, however, made it clear he&rsquo;s not moved by the criticism and believes the demand will still be there.&ldquo;The funniest and the weirdest sh*t ever to me is the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/chris-brown-goes-on-ego-trip-while-responding-to-fan-backlash-over-tour-announcement/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 21:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/chris-brown-goes-on-ego-trip-while-responding-to-fan-backlash-over-tour-announcement/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chrisean Rock Is Ready For Boxing!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chrisean Rock Is Ready For Boxing!]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/chrisean-rock-is-ready-for-boxing/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 21:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/chrisean-rock-is-ready-for-boxing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nicki Minaj’s Personal Life &amp; Professional Life Are Colliding]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nicki Minaj’s Personal Life &amp; Professional Life Are Colliding]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/nicki-minajs-personal-life-amp-professional-life-are-colliding/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 21:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/nicki-minajs-personal-life-amp-professional-life-are-colliding/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hit Dog Hollering? : Donald Trump Reacts BIGLY To Jeffrey Epstein Mention During ’60 Minutes’ Interview]]></title><description><![CDATA[Al Drago / Donald Trump<br />
Donald Trump reacted BIGLY during a 60 Minutes interview when disgraced child sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein&rsquo;s name was brought up.Trump has been running his mouth following the MHCD shooting. He followed up on that disastrous impromptu press conference, where he used the moment to push for the ballroom vanity project with an interview with 60 Minutes, and unsurprisingly, he couldn&rsquo;t keep his cool.<br />
Donald Trump Is Very Sensitive Regarding Jeffrey Epstein<br />
Orang]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/hit-dog-hollering-donald-trump-reacts-bigly-to-jeffrey-epstein-mention-during-60-minutes-interview/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 19:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/hit-dog-hollering-donald-trump-reacts-bigly-to-jeffrey-epstein-mention-during-60-minutes-interview/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shyne Is Gifted The Key To Brooklyn By Borough President, Antonio Reynoso]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: JC Olivera / GettyShyne&lsquo;s rap career may not have panned out the way he might&rsquo;ve hoped for, but luckily for him he&rsquo;s made quite the productive life for himself and is now being recognized by the borough he called home for a large part of his life, Brooklyn.According to Complex, the &ldquo;That&rsquo;s Gangsta&rdquo; rapper was gifted the key to Brooklyn by Borough President Antonio Reynoso this past weekend at a community-focused event in Flatbush, Brooklyn. The Belizea]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/shyne-is-gifted-the-key-to-brooklyn-by-borough-president-antonio-reynoso/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 17:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/shyne-is-gifted-the-key-to-brooklyn-by-borough-president-antonio-reynoso/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Celeste Rivas’ Family Speaks Out After Disturbing Autopsy Details Emerge]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: FREDERIC J. BROWN / GettyCeleste Rivas&rsquo; family is speaking through unimaginable grief after disturbing new autopsy details surfaced in her case.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/celeste-rivas-family-speaks-out-after-disturbing-autopsy-details-emerge/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 16:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/celeste-rivas-family-speaks-out-after-disturbing-autopsy-details-emerge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meek Mill Claims Label Is Blocking His Music After Going Independent]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Prince Williams / GettyMeek Mill says his move to independence may be coming with consequences.The Philly rapper recently claimed there could be behind-the-scenes efforts working against, him alleging that labels are discouraging decision makers from playing his music and promoters from booking him following his decision to go independent.&ldquo;When I went independent they tried to kill my name&hellip;I did a report of my streaming like when &lsquo;Cybertruck&rsquo; and &lsquo;5AM in Ph]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/meek-mill-claims-label-is-blocking-his-music-after-going-independent/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 16:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/meek-mill-claims-label-is-blocking-his-music-after-going-independent/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Following WHCD Shooting, Donald Trump Expresses Need For His White House Ballroom Vanity Project]]></title><description><![CDATA[Anadolu / Donald TrumpWe can&rsquo;t make this up even if we tried. Donald Trump used last night&rsquo;s shooting at the White House Correspondents&rsquo; Dinner on Saturday&nbsp;to talk about his vanity project, the White House ballroom.<br />
Donald Trump and his group of unqualified cabinet members quickly ran to the White House press briefing room, where Orange Mussolini hopped in front of the podium to talk about the shooting, and made a case for his useless White House ballroom.Yes, he really di]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/following-whcd-shooting-donald-trump-expresses-need-for-his-white-house-ballroom-vanity-project/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2026 18:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/following-whcd-shooting-donald-trump-expresses-need-for-his-white-house-ballroom-vanity-project/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[President Trump Evacuated From White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner]]></title><description><![CDATA[President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump were evacuated from their tables at the White House Correspondents&rsquo; Dinner. Reports are still developing, but three loud bangs were said to be heard, and a suspect is reportedly dead at the scene.POLITICO reports that President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump were sitting at a table inside a ballroom at the Washington Hilton on Saturday (April 25). As captured in several camera images, the scene in which the president and his wi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/president-trump-evacuated-from-white-house-correspondents-association-dinner/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2026 03:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/president-trump-evacuated-from-white-house-correspondents-association-dinner/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Megan Thee Stallion Says Klay Thompson Cheated On Her, Social Media Drags Benchwarmer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Megan Thee Stallion and Klay Thompson appeared to be one of the hottest celebrity couples in recent times, but things are now looking the other way. Taking to social media, Megan Thee Stallion says Klay Thompson cheated on her, and social media is dragging the Dallas Mavericks&rsquo; second-stringer by the waves.In a Saturday (April 25) post via her Instagram Stories feed, Megan Thee Stallion wrote the following:Cheating, had me around your whole family playing house&hellip; got &lsquo;cold feet]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/megan-thee-stallion-says-klay-thompson-cheated-on-her-social-media-drags-benchwarmer/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 23:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/megan-thee-stallion-says-klay-thompson-cheated-on-her-social-media-drags-benchwarmer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Candace Owens The Latest Recipient of Donald Trump’s Racist “Low IQ” Insult]]></title><description><![CDATA[Getty Images / Donald Trump / Candace OwensCandace Owens finally learned that even if you think you are aligned with them, they will still treat you like you&rsquo;re the rest of them after Donald Trump hit her with the favorite insult he loves to lob at Black people and people of color.<br />
President Donald Trump took his ongoing feud with right-wing political commentator Candace Owens to another level Friday evening.<br />
On his lame social media platform, Truth Social, Trump shared a doctored TIME mag]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/candace-owens-the-latest-recipient-of-donald-trumps-racist-low-iq-insult/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 18:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/candace-owens-the-latest-recipient-of-donald-trumps-racist-low-iq-insult/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Petition Calls For Ban Of D4vd’s Music From Streaming Sites]]></title><description><![CDATA[As the murder case connected to R&amp;B singer D4vd develops, some are calling for an end to his music being featured on streaming sites. A Change.org petition has gone out to the wider public, asking streaming sites to remove D4vd&rsquo;s music from their platforms.D4vd, who was arrested last week in connection with the murder of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. Below, we&rsquo;re sharing a portion of the petition, and we wish to warn that the details in the description might be disturbing]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/petition-calls-for-ban-of-d4vds-music-from-streaming-sites/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 18:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/petition-calls-for-ban-of-d4vds-music-from-streaming-sites/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Say Hello To My Little Mortgage: ‘Scarface’ Mansion Goes Up For $237M]]></title><description><![CDATA[The house made famous by&nbsp;Scarface&nbsp;is now on the market, and of course, the price tag is doing the absolute most.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/say-hello-to-my-little-mortgage-scarface-mansion-goes-up-for-237m/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 17:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/say-hello-to-my-little-mortgage-scarface-mansion-goes-up-for-237m/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rappers Who Cooned, Oops, We Mean Performed For Trump]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source:<br />
Nelly is back in the hot seat. After already catching smoke for performing at Donald Trump&rsquo;s 2025 Liberty Ball, the St. Louis rapper is reportedly keeping the Trump (and Trump-related) bookings alive with a performance at Executive Branch, the members-only Washington, D.C. club connected to Donald Trump Jr. Just like last time, the internet did not need a full press conference to form an opinion. Folks saw the headline, did the math, and started cooking.<br />
The reason the reaction is]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/rappers-who-cooned-oops-we-mean-performed-for-trump/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 23:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/rappers-who-cooned-oops-we-mean-performed-for-trump/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suspect In Killing Big Boi’s Uncle Denied Bail]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Realtor.com / YoutubeA Fulton County judge has denied bond for a teenager accused in the killing of Remoin Patton Sr., the uncle of Big Boi.Back in June 2025, the 62-year-old was shot and killed in Atlanta. According to reports, the incident stemmed from a traffic dispute that escalated into a deadly confrontation. Jabyrion Crumbley has been charged in connection to the shooting and is facing multiple charges.&nbsp;As of recently, a judge denied the 19-year-old&rsquo;s request for bond,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/suspect-in-killing-big-bois-uncle-denied-bail/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 21:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/suspect-in-killing-big-bois-uncle-denied-bail/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US Soldier Involved In Operation To Capture Nicolas Maduro Arrested For Insider Trading On Polymarket]]></title><description><![CDATA[XNY/Star Max / Nicolas Maduro<br />
It was no secret that someone made over $400,000 on Polymarket betting on the operation that led to the arrest of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro. We now know that person&rsquo;s name: Gannon Ken Van Dyke.<br />
The Southern District of New York announced the arrest of Van Dyke, booking him on several charges, including the use of confidential information for personal gain.<br />
According to the indictment, Van Dyke was directly involved in the planning and execution of &l]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/us-soldier-involved-in-operation-to-capture-nicolas-maduro-arrested-for-insider-trading-on-polymarket/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 19:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/us-soldier-involved-in-operation-to-capture-nicolas-maduro-arrested-for-insider-trading-on-polymarket/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nicki Minaj To Attend White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nicki Minaj is leaning into her alignment with President Donald Trump and is reportedly attending one of the top political events this weekend. According to reports, Nicki Minaj will be a guest at the White House Correspondents&rsquo; Association Dinner, along with other notable figures within President Trump&rsquo;s orbit.As reported by USA Today, Nicki Minaj is one of the expected guests for the White House Correspondents&rsquo; Dinner, an annual event that brings together politicians and jour]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/nicki-minaj-to-attend-white-house-correspondents-association-dinner/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 16:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/nicki-minaj-to-attend-white-house-correspondents-association-dinner/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Offset Unfazed After Hospital Release, “People Get Shot Every Day “]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Paras Griffin / GettyTough times don&rsquo;t last, but tough people do, and Offset is living proof of that.After being shot a few weeks ago, the former Migos rapper is already back in motion. In a sit-down with Andy Bachman, Set made it clear that no matter the situation, the work doesn&rsquo;t stop.&ldquo;We here man, I&rsquo;m pushing. At the end of the day the grind don&rsquo;t stop. I don&rsquo;t want nobody to feel sorry for me, or no sh*t like that. People get shot every day bro.&r]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/offset-unfazed-after-hospital-release-people-get-shot-every-day-/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 16:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/offset-unfazed-after-hospital-release-people-get-shot-every-day-/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Investigation Into NY Times Reporter Who Wrote About Kash Patel’s Girlfriend Sparks Concern Among FBI Insiders]]></title><description><![CDATA[Anadolu / Kash PatelHighly unqualified FBI Director Kash Patel&rsquo;s behavior is starting to worry his own agents.<br />
After claims of Kash Patel allegedly getting egregiously hammered, leading to &ldquo;unexplained absences&rdquo; and his security detail having to use SWAT team equipment to wake him up after a night of drinking, there is new reporting claiming FBI insiders are very alarmed after learning of investigations into a New York Times reporter who wrote about Kash Patel&rsquo;s girlfrien]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/investigation-into-ny-times-reporter-who-wrote-about-kash-patels-girlfriend-sparks-concern-among-fbi-insiders/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 05:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/investigation-into-ny-times-reporter-who-wrote-about-kash-patels-girlfriend-sparks-concern-among-fbi-insiders/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[D4vd Had Child Pornography On Phone According To Prosecutors]]></title><description><![CDATA[R&amp;B singer D4vd, currently facing murder charges in connection with the death of a 14-year-old girl, appeared in a Los Angeles Court for a preliminary hearing. Prosecutors made statements and shared that police discovered child pornography images on his phone, among other findings.<br />
The Los Angeles Times shared details of the hearing where D4vd, real name David Anthony Burke, appeared in an orange jumpsuit. The singer was arrested last Thursday (April 16) at his Hollywood Hills home and forma]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/d4vd-had-child-pornography-on-phone-according-to-prosecutors/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 01:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/d4vd-had-child-pornography-on-phone-according-to-prosecutors/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Microsoft Gaming Is Gone, Xbox Is Back !]]></title><description><![CDATA[NurPhoto / XboxAshar Sharma continues to cook! During a recent town hall, she closed the chapter on Microsoft Gaming and announced that Xbox is back.<br />
It&rsquo;s been a week of nothing but good news coming out of Xbox with the newly minted CEO Ashar Sharma hitting the ground running, and looking to restore the faith that was lost in the company over the years.<br />
Microsoft Gaming Is No More!Days after announcing Xbox Game Pass Ultimate is getting a price cut, teasing a mysterious partnership with Di]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/microsoft-gaming-is-gone-xbox-is-back-/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 00:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/microsoft-gaming-is-gone-xbox-is-back-/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Here’s Where You Can Watch NBA YoungBoy’s Documentary ‘American YoungBoy’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Julia Beverly / GettyYoungBoy Never Broke Again has reached that rare level of rap fame where the music is only part of the story. At this point, he is not just a hitmaker with a rabid fan base &mdash; he is a full-blown phenomenon, the kind of artist who can turn chaos, controversy, loyalty, and real-life emotion into a whole world his supporters feel like they live inside. So the fact that American YoungBoy is now playing in theaters feels wild, but not random. It feels like the next s]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/heres-where-you-can-watch-nba-youngboys-documentary-american-youngboy/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 23:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/heres-where-you-can-watch-nba-youngboys-documentary-american-youngboy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Podcaster Jonathan Dupiton Arrested For Unemployment Fraud]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Julia Beverly / GettyJonathan Dupiton has been arrested and sentenced to seven years in federal prison following a fraud conviction.The Atlanta-based podcaster, known for hosting &ldquo;Rich and Unemployed,&rdquo; was found guilty of using stolen identities to obtain millions of dollars in unemployment insurance benefits, according to officials.U.S. Attorney Theodore S. Hertzberg detailed the case, which dates back to the COVID-19 pandemic.&nbsp;&ldquo;During the pandemic, while citizens]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/podcaster-jonathan-dupiton-arrested-for-unemployment-fraud/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 22:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/podcaster-jonathan-dupiton-arrested-for-unemployment-fraud/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Social Media Tells Trick Daddy “Uh Huh, Okay, Shut Up,” After He Trashes Older Women]]></title><description><![CDATA[Julia Beverly /Trick DaddyMiami Hip-Hop legend Trick Daddy is doubling down on his disdain for dating older women and sharing his reasoning why he only entertains younger ones.<br />
Speaking with the Art of Dialogue, the 51-year-old &ldquo;Nann&rdquo; crafter was asked about his reluctance to date women over the age of 36, and he was brutally honest, while being loud and wrong at the same time.<br />
&ldquo;Yeah, I&rsquo;m tired of them bitches,&rdquo; Trick Daddy said. &ldquo;The older you get the more se]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/social-media-tells-trick-daddy-uh-huh-okay-shut-up-after-he-trashes-older-women/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 22:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/social-media-tells-trick-daddy-uh-huh-okay-shut-up-after-he-trashes-older-women/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Police Department Fires Officer After Viral Racist Rant]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Houston Police Department fired one of its officers after they were seen in a video spewing racist slurs, which later went viral. Officer Ashley Gonzalez was seen in a video aiming harsh words at Black people and voicing stereotypes, prompting the Houston Police Officers&rsquo; Union and the Houston Police Department to speak out.As reported by local outlet KPRC 2, a video featuring Ashley Gonzalez went viral on Facebook, with the former officer seen using racist slurs aimed at Black people.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/houston-police-department-fires-officer-after-viral-racist-rant/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 21:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/houston-police-department-fires-officer-after-viral-racist-rant/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Donald Trump’s Top Terror Official, Julia Varvaro, Exposed On Sugar Daddy Website]]></title><description><![CDATA[Getty Images / Westend61 / Top Trump OfficialRemember when Donald Trump said he hires nothing but the &ldquo;best people&rdquo; to work in his administration? Well, that continues to be a lie following the reports of a top terror official being exposed on a website where women look for sugar daddies.<br />
Apparently, Julia Varvaro isn&rsquo;t making enough as a Department of Homeland Security deputy assistant secretary for counterterrorism to fund her lifestyle, so she needs sugar daddies.<br />
According]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/donald-trumps-top-terror-official-julia-varvaro-exposed-on-sugar-daddy-website/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 20:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/donald-trumps-top-terror-official-julia-varvaro-exposed-on-sugar-daddy-website/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Julio Foolio Murder Suspect Allegedly Implied Guilt While Alone In Interrogation Room]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: @julio_foolio / InstagramDavion Murphy, suspect in the killing of Julio Foolio, allegedly made incriminating gestures while left alone in an interrogation room, according to officials.Reports claim that after his arrest, Murphy began mimicking holding a firearm and appeared to act out shooting toward the room camera, behavior they argue points to his alleged involvement in the crime.Prosecutors pointed at his act in the room saying, &ldquo;That&rsquo;s Mr. Murphy when he was arrested. In]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/julio-foolio-murder-suspect-allegedly-implied-guilt-while-alone-in-interrogation-room/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 19:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/julio-foolio-murder-suspect-allegedly-implied-guilt-while-alone-in-interrogation-room/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nigel Sylvester Drops New Mobile Game In Anticipation For The Release Of His “Brick After Brick” Air Jordan 4]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Jordan Brand / Jordan BrandSneaker collectors know that the Nigel Sylvester Air Jordan 4 &ldquo;Brick After Brick&rdquo; is now the prime target of sneakerheads around the globe and with the May 9th release date steadily approaching expect the hype to reach a fever pitch once the week of the release comes around the corner.With resale on pairs already surpassing $1,200, hype beasts will be doing what they can to get their hands on a pair and Nigel Sylvester is looking to capitalize off t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/nigel-sylvester-drops-new-mobile-game-in-anticipation-for-the-release-of-his-brick-after-brick-air-jordan-4/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 17:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/nigel-sylvester-drops-new-mobile-game-in-anticipation-for-the-release-of-his-brick-after-brick-air-jordan-4/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brooklyn Rapper Sinthoro Upper Shot &amp; Killed By Stepson Over Weed Dispute]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sinthoro Upper, a rapper on the rise in Brooklyn with a buzzing local hit, was tragically shot and killed by his stepson after an argument. Sinthoro Upper was shot in the chest and arm by his stepson over smoking marijuana inside the home they shared with the boy&rsquo;s pregnant mother.<br />
The New York Post reports that Sinthoro Upper, real name Jamel Davis, was starting to find his footing as an artist with his song &ldquo;Slidin'&rdquo; getting noticed by the likes of 50 Cent and playing on loca]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/brooklyn-rapper-sinthoro-upper-shot-amp-killed-by-stepson-over-weed-dispute/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 16:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/brooklyn-rapper-sinthoro-upper-shot-amp-killed-by-stepson-over-weed-dispute/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[“Pause” Wiz Khalifa For This Prank]]></title><description><![CDATA[“Pause” Wiz Khalifa For This Prank]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/pause-wiz-khalifa-for-this-prank/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 16:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/pause-wiz-khalifa-for-this-prank/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kanye West Expected To Perform At Italy’s Hellwat Festival After UK Entry Denial]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: (Photo by Rich Fury/VF20/Getty Images for Vanity Fair) / (Photo by Rich Fury/VF20/Getty Images for Vanity Fair)Kanye West has been at a crossroads following backlash over his past antisemitic comments.Earlier this year, Ye was tapped to headline both nights of Wireless Festival. Shortly after the announcement, backlash began to build, with major sponsor like Pepsi reportedly pulling out, not wanting to be associated with the festival&rsquo;s headliner.Not long after, the situation escala]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/kanye-west-expected-to-perform-at-italys-hellwat-festival-after-uk-entry-denial/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 15:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/kanye-west-expected-to-perform-at-italys-hellwat-festival-after-uk-entry-denial/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What Is Snoop Dogg Doing?]]></title><description><![CDATA[What Is Snoop Dogg Doing?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/what-is-snoop-dogg-doing/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 12:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/what-is-snoop-dogg-doing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kokane Goes Off On Snoop Dogg: “I Did 100+ Songs &amp; NEVER Got Paid!” 😳]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kokane Goes Off On Snoop Dogg: “I Did 100+ Songs &amp; NEVER Got Paid!” 😳]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/kokane-goes-off-on-snoop-dogg-i-did-100-songs-amp-never-got-paid-/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 04:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/kokane-goes-off-on-snoop-dogg-i-did-100-songs-amp-never-got-paid-/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Virginia Passes Redistricting Referendum, Democrats Celebrate Win]]></title><description><![CDATA[Virginia held elections on Tuesday (April 21), and on the ballot was a contentious redistricting referendum that might have greater implications in the midterms. While the Democratic Party rightly celebrated the win that could yield them more seats in Congress, there are still hurdles ahead.In a strong counter to the recent efforts in gerrymandering in Texas, the redistricting referendum has offered a new map in Virginia that has the potential to flip four seats held by Republicans to Democrats,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/virginia-passes-redistricting-referendum-democrats-celebrate-win/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 03:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/virginia-passes-redistricting-referendum-democrats-celebrate-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The WWE &amp; Hip-Hop Connection Continues To Thrive In 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Netflix / NetflixThis past weekend&rsquo;s WrestleMania 42 was by all means, as lackluster as it could&rsquo;ve been. And with many feeling like Cam&rsquo;ron&rsquo;s &ldquo;beatdown&rdquo; at the hands of Jey Uso was arguably the highlight of the weekend, it seems like the celebrities connected to the wrestling company are what&rsquo;s helping keep its popularity afloat these days.While ratings continue to decline for WWE events (moving them to different streaming services really hurt v]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/the-wwe-amp-hip-hop-connection-continues-to-thrive-in-2026/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 00:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/the-wwe-amp-hip-hop-connection-continues-to-thrive-in-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Xbox Game Pass Reportedly Getting A Pick-Your-Plan Option]]></title><description><![CDATA[Xbox / Xbox Game PassFresh off the news that Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass were getting price cuts, a new report suggests that a pick-your-plan option is being considered.<br />
According to Windows Central, Microsoft is considering a pick-your-plan option that would let gamers create their own version of Xbox Game Pass.<br />
The website claims the move is to help the service achieve a long-term goal of being &ldquo;more flexible,&rdquo; which aligns with what the new Xbox CEO, Asha Sharma, has]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/xbox-game-pass-reportedly-getting-a-pick-your-plan-option/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 00:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/xbox-game-pass-reportedly-getting-a-pick-your-plan-option/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Claressa Shields Says Papoose With Beat 50 Cent Up]]></title><description><![CDATA[Claressa Shields Says Papoose With Beat 50 Cent Up]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/claressa-shields-says-papoose-with-beat-50-cent-up/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 23:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/claressa-shields-says-papoose-with-beat-50-cent-up/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[OG Kokane Tells How Dr. Dre Was Influenced By Him With “The Chronic”]]></title><description><![CDATA[OG Kokane Tells How Dr. Dre Was Influenced By Him With “The Chronic”]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/og-kokane-tells-how-dr-dre-was-influenced-by-him-with-the-chronic/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 22:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/og-kokane-tells-how-dr-dre-was-influenced-by-him-with-the-chronic/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kanye West Spotted At Jewish Human Rights Center]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Revolt / RevoltKanye West was recently spotted leaving a Jewish Human Rights Center in Beverly Hills, according to sources.The Chicago rapper avoided questions from paparazzi, something that&rsquo;s been rare given his past run-ins. He was seen exiting the Simon Wiesenthal Center after reportedly about an hour and a half inside.As of now, neither Ye nor his team has shared an official reason for the visit.&nbsp;The Museum of Tolerance, which is operated by the center, has long emphasized]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/kanye-west-spotted-at-jewish-human-rights-center/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 22:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/kanye-west-spotted-at-jewish-human-rights-center/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Too Late To Apologize: Tucker Carlson Says “Sorry” For Helping Donald Trump Win A Second Term]]></title><description><![CDATA[PATRICK T. FALLON / Tucker Carlson<br />
Tucker Carlson is currently having a &ldquo;come to Jesus&rdquo; moment regarding his support for Donald Trump and helping secure a second term, but social media is giving him the side-eye.<br />
The former Fox News host is now saying he is sorry after revealing he feels he&rsquo;s somewhat responsible for helping Oranger Mussolini get back into the White House, and effectively putting on a masterclass of ruining Americans&rsquo; lives.<br />
The revelation came during a r]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/too-late-to-apologize-tucker-carlson-says-sorry-for-helping-donald-trump-win-a-second-term/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 20:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/too-late-to-apologize-tucker-carlson-says-sorry-for-helping-donald-trump-win-a-second-term/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Xzibit Reveals Monthly Income Amid Tax Debt &amp; Divorce Battle]]></title><description><![CDATA[Xzibit is currently in the throes of a divorce case involving his estranged wife and a battle with the IRS over a backlog of owed taxes. In a court filing, Xzibit shared his five-figure monthly earnings while also revealing he owes state and federal taxes.TMZ reports that the outlet obtained documents filed by Xzibit, real name Alvin Joiner, which show that the rapper is earning $66,547 monthly. X also shared that he owes the state of California over $400,000 in back taxes and owes the IRS aroun]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/xzibit-reveals-monthly-income-amid-tax-debt-amp-divorce-battle/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 20:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/xzibit-reveals-monthly-income-amid-tax-debt-amp-divorce-battle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alan Dershowitz Leaves Dems, Web Says “Good Riddance”]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Alexi J. Rosenfeld / GettyOn Tuesday (April 21), The Wall Street Journal published an op-ed from Alan Dershowitz, in which he declared that he would be registering as a Republican for the first time in his life.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/alan-dershowitz-leaves-dems-web-says-good-riddance/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 18:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/alan-dershowitz-leaves-dems-web-says-good-riddance/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Certified Fresh: Enphamus Premieres Video For “Max Payne” Featuring Young Nudy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Courtesy Of Enphamus / Enphamus PR AssetsEnphamus is this month&rsquo;s Certified Fresh artist you need to have on your radar.Off the heels of his latest release, &ldquo;Max Payne,&rdquo; featuring Young Nudy, the Albany born, Atlanta raised rapper is stepping into a moment where he&rsquo;s got something to prove.Enphamus&rsquo; grind has been different from the jump. Early on, he was hitting local malls across Georgia using straight guerrilla promo tactics, rapping for anybody who would]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/certified-fresh-enphamus-premieres-video-for-max-payne-featuring-young-nudy/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 17:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/certified-fresh-enphamus-premieres-video-for-max-payne-featuring-young-nudy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Estate Goals: Why Your Yard Needs the Rick Ross “Promise Land” Flex]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Julia Beverly / GettyYour yard needs the Rick Ross &ldquo;Promise Land&rdquo; flex because not only does nothing stand out more than well-sculpted landscaping, but it signals care, attention, and commitment to your investment.If you&rsquo;ve ever seen an aerial shot of Rick Ross&rsquo;s estate, your jaw probably hit the floor. The Rick Ross Promise land isn&rsquo;t just a mansion; it&rsquo;s a 322-acre statement sitting in Fayetteville, GA., with manicured grounds, multiple lakes, rollin]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/estate-goals-why-your-yard-needs-the-rick-ross-promise-land-flex/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 16:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/estate-goals-why-your-yard-needs-the-rick-ross-promise-land-flex/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Island Getaways Hip-Hop Stars Can’t Get Enough Of]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pixabay.com royalty-free image #1993704, &lsquo;maldives, tropics, tropical&rsquo; uploaded by user tpsdave, retrieved from https://pixabay.com/photos/maldives-tropics-tropical-1993704/ on March 5th, 2020. License details available at https://pixabay.com/en/service/terms/#usage &ndash; image is licensed under Creative Commons CC0 licenseHip-Hop royalty works hard, so when the time comes to decompress, they go all the way, and the world&rsquo;s most exclusive island getaways are their go-to desti]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/island-getaways-hip-hop-stars-cant-get-enough-of/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 16:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/island-getaways-hip-hop-stars-cant-get-enough-of/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gucci Mane’s Artist Foogiano Reportedly Freed After 5-Year Bid]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Paras Griffin / GettyGucci Mane&rsquo;s Artist Foogiano has reportedly been released from prison after serving a five-year sentence.A photo of the Georgia rapper surfaced on NoJumper showing him all smiles, with the caption, &ldquo;No more Free Foo.&rdquo; As of now, Foogiano hasn&rsquo;t posted since allegedly returning home.During his time behind bars, he checked in with fans a few times. His last post came around Christmas, where he showed love and promised a big comeback year.&ldquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/gucci-manes-artist-foogiano-reportedly-freed-after-5-year-bid/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 16:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/gucci-manes-artist-foogiano-reportedly-freed-after-5-year-bid/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Drake Reveals ‘Iceman’ Release Date After Epic Ice Structure Stunt]]></title><description><![CDATA[The long wait for Drake&lsquo;s Iceman album will soon be over.<br />
The OVO Sound superstar has announced that his eagerly anticipated ninth LP &mdash; and first solo project since his high-profile rap battle with Kendrick Lamar &mdash; will be released on May 15.<br />
The release date was revealed on Tuesday (April 22) after fans successfully chipped away at the huge ice structure he had erected in Toronto earlier this week and retrieved a folder hidden inside.<br />
The coveted package was discovered by Twit]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/drake-reveals-iceman-release-date-after-epic-ice-structure-stunt/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 09:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/drake-reveals-iceman-release-date-after-epic-ice-structure-stunt/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shaboozey Saddles Up For New Album &lsquo;The Outlaw Cherie Lee &amp; Other Western Tales&rsquo;]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Julian Hamilton / GettyShaboozey is not easing into his next chapter. The genre-blending star is going full cinematic with his newly announced album,&nbsp;The Outlaw Cherie Lee &amp; Other Western Tales.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/shaboozey-saddles-up-for-new-album-lsquothe-outlaw-cherie-lee-amp-other-western-talesrsquo/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 01:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/shaboozey-saddles-up-for-new-album-lsquothe-outlaw-cherie-lee-amp-other-western-talesrsquo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Denzel Curry, TiaCorine &amp; Key Nyata Spark Flames On New Red Bull Spiral]]></title><description><![CDATA[Red Bull Spiral is back for season four, and the innovative freestyle series has once more found spitters worthy of the one-take treatment. For the newest installment of Red Bull Spiral, Denzel Curry, TiaCorine, and Key Nyata all spit fire and flames in the cipher.The Scythe is the supergroup spearheaded by Denzel Curry and features the aforementioned TiaCorine, Key Nyata, Bktherula, and A$AP Ferg. While each artist within the collective has their own style and lane, they&rsquo;re aware of one a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/denzel-curry-tiacorine-amp-key-nyata-spark-flames-on-new-red-bull-spiral/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 23:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/denzel-curry-tiacorine-amp-key-nyata-spark-flames-on-new-red-bull-spiral/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Drake Streamer Reveals ICEMAN Release Date &amp; Details]]></title><description><![CDATA[Drake Streamer Reveals ICEMAN Release Date &amp; Details]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/drake-streamer-reveals-iceman-release-date-amp-details/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 22:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/drake-streamer-reveals-iceman-release-date-amp-details/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Megan Thee Stallion Scores $75K In Court, Judge Says No Proof Of Ongoing Harassment]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Evan Zimmerman / MurphyMade / Megan thee stallionMegan Thee Stallion&rsquo;s legal battle against blogger Milagro Cooper has taken unexpected turn.&nbsp;After a jury awarded Meg $75,000 in damages, finding that Cooper inflicted emotional distress and engaged with deepfake pornographic content involving the rapper, the Houston rapper claims the harassment continued followed the verdict.However, according to court filings, the judge found no additional evidence to support those claims. The]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/megan-thee-stallion-scores-75k-in-court-judge-says-no-proof-of-ongoing-harassment/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 22:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/megan-thee-stallion-scores-75k-in-court-judge-says-no-proof-of-ongoing-harassment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tory Lanez Suing California Department of Corrections After Stabbing]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tory Lanez has filed a large lawsuit against the California Department of Corrections after he was stabbed over a dozen times in a 2025 attack. Tory Lanez was stabbed 16 times, suffering several injuries as a result.As reported by The Guardian, Tory Lanez, real name Daystar Peterson, is levying blame against the California Department of Corrections for housing him with the fellow prisoner who stabbed him with a sharp homemade weapon known as a shank.Lanez, 33, wrote in the filing that the depart]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/tory-lanez-suing-california-department-of-corrections-after-stabbing/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 21:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/tory-lanez-suing-california-department-of-corrections-after-stabbing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[iShowSpeed Next Streaming Tour Is Taking Him To The Caribbean]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ethan Miller / iShowSpeediShowSpeed is following up his life-changing Africa tour by taking his streaming antics to the Caribbean.<br />
Fresh off his spectacular performance at WrestleMania 42, iShowSpeed announced that The Caribbean Tour will kick off on April 25.<br />
He also shared a list of his destinations where he will be taking the chat, while also getting his fans at the destinations he will be visiting hyped up, and they include:<br />
&bull; Antigua and Barbuda<br />
&bull; Bahamas<br />
&bull; Barbados<br />
&bull; Do]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/ishowspeed-next-streaming-tour-is-taking-him-to-the-caribbean/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 21:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/ishowspeed-next-streaming-tour-is-taking-him-to-the-caribbean/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wale's Michael Jackson Fit Has Gone Viral]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wale's Michael Jackson Fit Has Gone Viral]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/wales-michael-jackson-fit-has-gone-viral/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 20:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/wales-michael-jackson-fit-has-gone-viral/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Drake’s ‘ICEMAN’ Rollout Has Fans Waiting For Ice To Melt, Release Date Revealed]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Mike Marsland/WireImage / Mike Marsland/WireImageDrake is kicking off one of his most unconventional album rollouts yet with ICEMAN.We&rsquo;ve seen creative rollouts before, J. Cole hitting the road in a hoopty to promote his project, or Kanye West and 50 Cent going head-to-head with the same day releasees. Now Drizzy is taking taking things to a whole different level.The 6 God installed massive blocks of ice outside Gyukatsu Kyoto Katsugyu, hinting that his album release date is hidden]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/drakes-iceman-rollout-has-fans-waiting-for-ice-to-melt-release-date-revealed/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 19:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/drakes-iceman-rollout-has-fans-waiting-for-ice-to-melt-release-date-revealed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Drake’s ‘ICEMAN’ Rollout Has Fans Waiting For Ice To Melt For Release Date]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Mike Marsland/WireImage / Mike Marsland/WireImageDrake is kicking off one of his most unconventional album rollouts yet with ICEMAN.We&rsquo;ve seen creative rollouts before, J. Cole hitting the road in a hoopty to promote his project, or Kanye West and 50 Cent going head-to-head with the same day releasees. Now Drizzy is taking taking things to a whole different level.The 6 God installed massive blocks of ice outside Gyukatsu Kyoto Katsugyu, hinting that his album release date is hidden]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/drakes-iceman-rollout-has-fans-waiting-for-ice-to-melt-for-release-date/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 19:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/drakes-iceman-rollout-has-fans-waiting-for-ice-to-melt-for-release-date/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Asha Sharma Is Cooking: Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Gets A Price Cut Thanks To ‘Call of Duty’ No Longer Launching On The Service]]></title><description><![CDATA[Xbox / Xbox Game Pass UltimateSo far, new Xbox CEO, Asha Sharma, is cooking as she continues to push the company in a new direction following Phil Spencer&rsquo;s retirement and Sarah Bond&rsquo;s departure.<br />
In what is some very positive news, Asha Sharma announced that Xbox Game Pass Ultimate is getting a price cut. While Sharma says the price cut is a result of Game Pass Ultimate becoming &ldquo;too expensive,&rdquo; many also add that it&rsquo;s because future&nbsp;Call of Duty&nbsp;games wil]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/asha-sharma-is-cooking-xbox-game-pass-ultimate-gets-a-price-cut-thanks-to-call-of-duty-no-longer-launching-on-the-service/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 19:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/asha-sharma-is-cooking-xbox-game-pass-ultimate-gets-a-price-cut-thanks-to-call-of-duty-no-longer-launching-on-the-service/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tim Cook Stepping Down As Apple CEO, Donald Trump Salutes Him For “Kissing His A**”]]></title><description><![CDATA[Getty Images / Tim Cook / Donald TrumpNo one really had this on their bingo cards, but Tim Cook is stepping down as Apple CEO, and Donald Trump has some extremely glowing words to say about him.<br />
Tim Cook, or as Donald Trump hilariously called him Tim Apple, will no longer be the man in charge at the company Steve Jobs built, announcing he will be stepping down after 15 years in the role and leading the company that rode the popularity of the iPhone into becoming one of the most valuable companie]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/tim-cook-stepping-down-as-apple-ceo-donald-trump-salutes-him-for-kissing-his-a/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 18:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/tim-cook-stepping-down-as-apple-ceo-donald-trump-salutes-him-for-kissing-his-a/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Eminem Celebrates 18 Years Of Sobriety, Gets Props From Famous Pals]]></title><description><![CDATA[Eminem has made his journey into sobriety part of his public image, typically celebrating the anniversary of his start on that path annually. This week, Eminem celebrated his 18th year of sobriety and got props from some of his famous friends in the industry.In Eminem&rsquo;s succinct fashion, when it comes to these matters, the Detroit veteran wordsmith is seen holding anAlcoholics Anonymous pendant with the Roman numerals of 18 featured in the center. The artist is seen wearing a t-shirt embla]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/eminem-celebrates-18-years-of-sobriety-gets-props-from-famous-pals/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 18:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/eminem-celebrates-18-years-of-sobriety-gets-props-from-famous-pals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[John Gotti’s Grandson Sentenced To 15 Months In Prison For COVID Relief Money Scam]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Newsday LLC / GettyGen Z may not be familiar with the name John Gotti, but millennials and authorities certainly remember the infamous mob boss, who ruled New York City with an iron fist during the late 1980s. Now his grandson may be getting some of the blowback of being related to the &ldquo;Teflon Don&rdquo; as he faces prison time for a fraud case where he pocketed a pretty penny.According to The New York Post, John Gotti&rsquo;s grandson, Carmine Agnello, was sentenced to a 15-month]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/john-gottis-grandson-sentenced-to-15-months-in-prison-for-covid-relief-money-scam/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 18:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/john-gottis-grandson-sentenced-to-15-months-in-prison-for-covid-relief-money-scam/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[D4vd Charged With First Degree Murder]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Pool / GettyOn Monday (April 20), singer D4vd was officially charged with first-degree murder in the death of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez, purportedly to protect his career from being damaged after she allegedly threatned to reveal his sexual involvement with the teen.In the press conference held by Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman, he revealed that the &ldquo;brutal and horrific murder&rdquo; of Hernandez took place on April 23, 2025 &ndash; just days before t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/d4vd-charged-with-first-degree-murder/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 18:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/d4vd-charged-with-first-degree-murder/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[d4vd Charged With 1st-Degree Murder]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Pool / GettyOn Monday (April 20), singer d4vd was officially charged with first-degree murder in the death of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez, purportedly to protect his career from being damaged after she allegedly threatened to reveal his sexual involvement with the teen.In the press conference held by Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman, he revealed that the &ldquo;brutal and horrific murder&rdquo; of Hernandez took place on April 23, 2025 &ndash; just days before]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/d4vd-charged-with-1st-degree-murder/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 18:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/d4vd-charged-with-1st-degree-murder/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kehlani Enters Album Mode Following “Folded” Success, Teases Feature List]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Greg Doherty / GettyKehlani is gearing up to drop her self-titled album, and this one feels different.Coming off the success of her biggest song to date, &ldquo;Folded,&rdquo; the pressure is on, but if history proves anything, she knows how to deliver. The Bay Area singer has been putting together strong bodies of work for years, dating back to her 2014 debut Cloud 19.She followed that up with You Should Be Here, the project that gave her first taste of mainstream success, led by &ldquo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/kehlani-enters-album-mode-following-folded-success-teases-feature-list/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 15:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/kehlani-enters-album-mode-following-folded-success-teases-feature-list/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Drake Hides ‘Iceman’ Release Date In Huge Toronto Ice Structure]]></title><description><![CDATA[Drake has ramped up his Iceman rollout in spectacular fashion by hiding the album&rsquo;s release date in a huge ice structure in Toronto.<br />
On Monday (April 20), the Canadian hitmaker announced on Instagram that he had erected an enormous ice installation in the parking lot of the Bond Hotel in downtown Toronto housing the release date for his eagerly anticipated new album.<br />
&ldquo;Release Date Inside. 81 BOND STREET DOWNTOWN TORONTO,&rdquo; Drizzy wrote alongside photos of him stood next to the m]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/drake-hides-iceman-release-date-in-huge-toronto-ice-structure/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 11:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/drake-hides-iceman-release-date-in-huge-toronto-ice-structure/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Drake Hides ‘Iceman’ Release Date In Huge Toronto Ice Sculpture]]></title><description><![CDATA[Drake has ramped up his Iceman rollout in spectacular fashion by hiding the album&rsquo;s release date in a huge ice sculpture in Toronto.<br />
On Monday (April 20), the Canadian hitmaker announced on Instagram that he had erected an enormous ice installation in the parking lot of the Bond Hotel in downtown Toronto housing the release date for his eagerly anticipated new album.<br />
&ldquo;Release Date Inside. 81 BOND STREET DOWNTOWN TORONTO,&rdquo; Drizzy wrote alongside photos of him stood next to the m]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/drake-hides-iceman-release-date-in-huge-toronto-ice-sculpture/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 11:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/drake-hides-iceman-release-date-in-huge-toronto-ice-sculpture/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hip-Hop Wired Presents: CRT FRSH (Certified Fresh) Playlist 4.17.26]]></title><description><![CDATA[Salute to the entire Hip-Hop Wired Nation! We&rsquo;re back with CRT FRSH, also known as Certified Fresh, our playlist where we feature acts you know and acts you need to know. It&rsquo;s been two weeks, so we&rsquo;re back with 20, ahem, fresh joints for your headphones and speakers.I want to explain how I approach curating the CRT FRSH playlist. Most importantly, I don&rsquo;t segregate my Hip-Hop. Every form of music from the main cultural tree deserves a listen and a look. When I construct t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/hip-hop-wired-presents-crt-frsh-certified-fresh-playlist-41726/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 00:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/hip-hop-wired-presents-crt-frsh-certified-fresh-playlist-41726/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[President Donald Trump’s War On Iran Raises Insider Trading Suspicions]]></title><description><![CDATA[President Donald Trump&rsquo;s war with Iran is still ongoing, and peace talks have been reportedly in the works to bring things to a peaceful conclusion. However, a new report alleges that the assault on Iran has raised suspicions of insider trading under the eyes of the Trump administration.The BBC unveiled on Monday a detailed investigative report that asserts the possibility of insider trading, although such claims have not been officially made or confirmed.<br />
With companies like Polymarket be]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/president-donald-trumps-war-on-iran-raises-insider-trading-suspicions/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 23:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/president-donald-trumps-war-on-iran-raises-insider-trading-suspicions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[T.I. &amp; Tiny&rsquo;s Son Major Harris Hits Senior Prom, Family Celebrates Him The Right Way]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Prince Williams / GettyT.I. &amp; Tiny&rsquo;s Harris&rsquo; youngest son, Major Harris, is growing up fast and just hit a major milestone.&nbsp;Major is wrapping up his final year of high school and stepped out for his senior prom. It feels like just yesterday fans were watching him as a kid on T.I. &amp; Tiny: The Family Hustle, and now he&rsquo;s suited and booted for one of his biggest moments yet.King Harris shared a video on Instagram capturing his real-time reaction to seeing his]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/ti-amp-tinyrsquos-son-major-harris-hits-senior-prom-family-celebrates-him-the-right-way/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 22:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/ti-amp-tinyrsquos-son-major-harris-hits-senior-prom-family-celebrates-him-the-right-way/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ex-Arizona Senator Kyrsten Sinema Sued For Being An Alleged Homewrecker]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tom Williams / Kyrsten SinemaText messages obtained by TMZ showed that the ex-wife of Krysten Sinema&rsquo;s boyfriend called her out as a homewrecker in a heated exchange.<br />
According to the celebrity gossip site that recently decided to dabble in politics, court documents revealed that Heather Ammel is suing ex-Arizona Senator Krysten Sinema for wrecking her marriage, claiming she witnessed text messages her then-husband, Matthew, who was Sinema&rsquo;s bodyguard, was receiving from the politici]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/ex-arizona-senator-kyrsten-sinema-sued-for-being-an-alleged-homewrecker/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 21:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/ex-arizona-senator-kyrsten-sinema-sued-for-being-an-alleged-homewrecker/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LA Rapper G Perico Reportedly Sues Coach Over Alleged Trademark Infringement]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Scott Dudelson / GettyWest Coast rapper G Perico is reportedly suing luxury brand Coach over claims the company stole one of his ideas.According to the lawsuit, Coach and its parent company Tapestry allegedly copied Perico&rsquo;s &ldquo;This is a blue T-Shirt&rdquo; slogan. The Los Angeles rapper trademarked the phrase in 2022 and used it on merchandise to promote his music, even marketing the shirts across his social media platforms.A year after securing the trademark, Perico claims he]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/la-rapper-g-perico-reportedly-sues-coach-over-alleged-trademark-infringement/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 20:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/la-rapper-g-perico-reportedly-sues-coach-over-alleged-trademark-infringement/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Posters Appear Around NYC Calling For Met Gala Boycott Due To Jeff Bezos’ Involvement]]></title><description><![CDATA[Karwai Tang / Jeff Bezos<br />
The Met Gala is almost upon us, but before your favorite celeb steps on the red carpet for the annual affair that takes place on the first Monday of May, there is already drama surrounding it.<br />
Before we fawn over the celeb fits and judge whether they are following this year&rsquo;s theme, &ldquo;Fashion is Art,&rdquo; one notable attendee&rsquo;s presence is already sparking backlash.<br />
Posters calling for a boycott/protest of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos&rsquo; attendance at]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/posters-appear-around-nyc-calling-for-met-gala-boycott-due-to-jeff-bezos-involvement/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 19:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/posters-appear-around-nyc-calling-for-met-gala-boycott-due-to-jeff-bezos-involvement/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump Rant Claims Mamdani “Destroying” New York City]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Pool / GettyA new rant by President Donald Trump is zeroing in on New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani&rsquo;s proposal on taxing the second homes of the wealthy. Trump blasted the mayor in a post on his Truth Social media platform on Thursday (April 16).&ldquo;Sadly, Mayor Mamdani is DESTROYING New York! It has no chance! The United States of America should not contribute to its failure,&rdquo; Trump wrote, continuing: &ldquo;It will only get WORSE. The TAX, TAX, TAX Policies are SO WRONG]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/trump-rant-claims-mamdani-destroying-new-york-city/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 18:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/trump-rant-claims-mamdani-destroying-new-york-city/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[IShowSpeed Steals Spotlight At WrestleMania 42, Puts Logan Paul Through A Table]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: WWE / GettyIt is now the Monday after WrestleMania weekend and while the Sunday night card did what it could to make the weekend festivities salvageable, Saturday (April 18) night&rsquo;s matches left wrestling fans collectively groaning as the women&rsquo;s title matches were just minutes long and the main event was meh.Still, Saturday night&rsquo;s card did have one or two highlight worthy moments, and funny enough, the best one came from non-wrestler/streaming megastar, IShowSpeed, wh]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/ishowspeed-steals-spotlight-at-wrestlemania-42-puts-logan-paul-through-a-table/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 18:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/ishowspeed-steals-spotlight-at-wrestlemania-42-puts-logan-paul-through-a-table/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Intellectual Gives Gucci Mane &amp; Pooh Shiesty Beef Crazy New Look]]></title><description><![CDATA[Intellectual Gives Gucci Mane &amp; Pooh Shiesty Beef Crazy New Look]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/intellectual-gives-gucci-mane-amp-pooh-shiesty-beef-crazy-new-look/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 18:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/intellectual-gives-gucci-mane-amp-pooh-shiesty-beef-crazy-new-look/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Claressa Shields Goes Off On Haters, People That Call Her Ugly &amp; Papoose Detractors]]></title><description><![CDATA[Claressa Shields Goes Off On Haters, People That Call Her Ugly &amp; Papoose Detractors]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/claressa-shields-goes-off-on-haters-people-that-call-her-ugly-amp-papoose-detractors/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 17:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/claressa-shields-goes-off-on-haters-people-that-call-her-ugly-amp-papoose-detractors/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mitchell &amp; Ness Drops Mac Miller &amp; Pittsburgh Steelers Collab]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mitchell &amp; Ness dropped a new collection celebrating a native son of Pittsburgh and the city&rsquo;s NFL team, just in time for this year&rsquo;s NFL Draft. The collection not only honors the Pittsburgh Steelers but also hometown star Mac Miller.From what we saw on Instagram, the Mac Miller x Mitchell &amp; Ness x Steelers collection consists of jerseys, t-shirts, and baseball caps. A quick search on the Mitchell &amp; Ness website didn&rsquo;t turn up any of the collection, but perhaps that]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/mitchell-amp-ness-drops-mac-miller-amp-pittsburgh-steelers-collab/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 16:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/mitchell-amp-ness-drops-mac-miller-amp-pittsburgh-steelers-collab/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cardi B Snaps On Arena Staff For Being Disrespectful, Threatened To Cancel Atlanta Show]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Prince Williams / GettyCardi B was just about ready to pack it up and cancel her second show in Atlanta.Hours before hitting the stage, the Bodak Yellow rapper went live, going off on staff at State Farm Arena and accusing them of being disrespectful to her and her team.&ldquo;You and your f*cking employees are being disrespectful, I&rsquo;m not going to perform today. We got in here, your employees are being rude for no reason. Pointing fingers for no reason touching people for no reaso]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/cardi-b-snaps-on-arena-staff-for-being-disrespectful-threatened-to-cancel-atlanta-show/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 15:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/cardi-b-snaps-on-arena-staff-for-being-disrespectful-threatened-to-cancel-atlanta-show/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man Kills 8 Children, Injures 2 Women In Mass Louisiana Shooting]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man in Louisiana killed eight children and injured two adults before he was later killed by police after a carjacking. The police have identified the suspect as Shamar Elkins, who killed seven of his own children in the tragic incident.<br />
As reported by NBC News, police in Shreveport were called to the scene of a home on the 300 block of West 79th Street in the early morning hours. As the police report shared, Elkins shot one woman on a nearby street before heading to the West 79th Street home w]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/man-kills-8-children-injures-2-women-in-mass-louisiana-shooting/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 05:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/man-kills-8-children-injures-2-women-in-mass-louisiana-shooting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chris Rock Gets Violated By Fans Who Yell “Will Smith”]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chris Rock Gets Violated By Fans Who Yell “Will Smith”]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/chris-rock-gets-violated-by-fans-who-yell-will-smith/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/chris-rock-gets-violated-by-fans-who-yell-will-smith/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cardi B Bounces Around While Thanking Supporters]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cardi B Bounces Around While Thanking Supporters]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/cardi-b-bounces-around-while-thanking-supporters/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 04:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/cardi-b-bounces-around-while-thanking-supporters/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man Loses Marathon After Last Second Dash To Finish]]></title><description><![CDATA[Man Loses Marathon After Last Second Dash To Finish]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/man-loses-marathon-after-last-second-dash-to-finish/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 03:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/man-loses-marathon-after-last-second-dash-to-finish/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chrisean Rock’s Previews Boxing Match]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chrisean Rock’s Previews Boxing Match]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/chrisean-rocks-previews-boxing-match/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 01:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/chrisean-rocks-previews-boxing-match/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Birdman Explains Lil Wayne Kiss]]></title><description><![CDATA[Birdman Explains Lil Wayne Kiss]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/birdman-explains-lil-wayne-kiss/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2026 20:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/birdman-explains-lil-wayne-kiss/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kash Patel Vows To Sue Following Bombshell Allegations of Excessive Drinking]]></title><description><![CDATA[Win McNamee / Kash PatelMr. &ldquo;I&rsquo;ll see you in Valhalla,&rdquo; Kash Patel, is big mad after a bombshell report shed light on the highly unqualified FBI Director&rsquo;s disturbing behavior.<br />
Running to Fox News, Kash Patel vowed to sue The Atlantic after it dropped a bombshell report citing insiders close to and in the FBI, that claimed Patel&rsquo;s &ldquo;excessive drinking&rdquo; and &ldquo;unexplained absences&rdquo; has &ldquo;alarmed colleagues.&rdquo;According to the report, the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/kash-patel-vows-to-sue-following-bombshell-allegations-of-excessive-drinking/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2026 19:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/kash-patel-vows-to-sue-following-bombshell-allegations-of-excessive-drinking/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ice Cube &amp; Chris Tucker's Sons Remake Friday Scene!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ice Cube &amp; Chris Tucker's Sons Remake Friday Scene!]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/ice-cube-amp-chris-tuckers-sons-remake-friday-scene/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 22:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/ice-cube-amp-chris-tuckers-sons-remake-friday-scene/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Video Footage Shows Ice Spice Throwing Hands With Fan Who Slapped Her]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gilbert Flores / Ice SpiceIce Spice didn&rsquo;t back down after a fan slapped her while she was trying to enjoy her meal at a Hollywood McDonald&rsquo;s in Los Angeles.<br />
TMZ Hip Hop exclusively obtained footage of an altercation between Ice Spice and a &ldquo;fan&rdquo; that went off the rails. In the video, the fan approaches the table where Ice Spice and her friend were eating.<br />
The fan looks like she tries to sit down, but is quickly dismissed by the &ldquo;Big Guy&rdquo; rapper, who then slap]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/video-footage-shows-ice-spice-throwing-hands-with-fan-who-slapped-her/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 18:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/video-footage-shows-ice-spice-throwing-hands-with-fan-who-slapped-her/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[21 Savage &amp; Young Nudy Go Old School For &ldquo;Stepbrothers&rdquo; Video]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Prince Williams / Getty21 Savage and Young Nudy decided to go nostalgic for the music video for their latest record, &ldquo;Stepbrothers.&rdquo;&nbsp;Gabriel Moses directed the music video, giving the film a grainy, VHS-style feel. From the first scene, a woman opens the video behind keyboards. Then it cuts to Savage giving his best &ldquo;David Ruffin&rdquo; with background singers behind him. Nudy would later hop in for his verse, with his wideness serving as the perfect contrast to Bi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/21-savage-amp-young-nudy-go-old-school-for-ldquostepbrothersrdquo-video/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 22:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/21-savage-amp-young-nudy-go-old-school-for-ldquostepbrothersrdquo-video/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gina Prince-Bythewood-Directed  &lsquo;Children of Blood &amp; Bone&rsquo;s Trailer Debuts At CinemaCon]]></title><description><![CDATA[Candice Ward / Children of Blood &amp; BoneGina Prince-Bythewood&rsquo;s epic African-inspired fantasy, Children of Blood &amp; Bone, was shown off at CinemaCon, and based on the description, it sounds like a film we definitely need to see.<br />
Based on Tomi Adeyemi&rsquo;s 2018 New York Times best-selling novel of the same name, it marks Bythewood&rsquo;s first film since 2022&rsquo;s The Woman King and is set in a fictional African kingdom inhabited by natives who can wield magic.The Bythewood-dir]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/gina-prince-bythewood-directed-lsquochildren-of-blood-amp-bonersquos-trailer-debuts-at-cinemacon/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 22:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/gina-prince-bythewood-directed-lsquochildren-of-blood-amp-bonersquos-trailer-debuts-at-cinemacon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nigel Sylvester Gifts Fat Joe &amp; Jadakiss A Pair Of His Air Jordan 4s &ldquo;Brick After Brick&rdquo; Because Life Is Unfair]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: @joaandjada / InstagramSneakerheads are only a few weeks away from being dealt all the L&rsquo;s and punching air in frustration when the highly anticipated Air Jordan 4 &ldquo;Brick After Brick&rdquo; by Nigel Sylvester hits retailers on May 9, but luckily for Fat Joe and Jadakiss, they won&rsquo;t have to experience our pain as they&rsquo;ve already got their pairs (Bastards!).In anticipation for the upcoming release of his latest Air Jordan collaboration, Nigel Sylvester has been maki]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/nigel-sylvester-gifts-fat-joe-amp-jadakiss-a-pair-of-his-air-jordan-4s-ldquobrick-after-brickrdquo-because-life-is-unfair/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 20:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/nigel-sylvester-gifts-fat-joe-amp-jadakiss-a-pair-of-his-air-jordan-4s-ldquobrick-after-brickrdquo-because-life-is-unfair/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New York Native Donald Trump Clowned After Claiming He’s Never Heard The Term  “Corner Store” Before]]></title><description><![CDATA[Win McNamee / Donald Trump<br />
Donald Trump&rsquo;s mental fitness was once again the subject of conversations on social media following another head-scratching moment.<br />
Orange Mussolini headed to Las Vegas, Nevada, to tout his &ldquo;no tax on tips&rdquo; policy and hear from supporters on how it has impacted their lives. Spoiler alert: it hasn&rsquo;t.<br />
Anyway, Trump is currently traveling across the country to speak about the &ldquo;success&rdquo; of the &ldquo;One Big Beautiful Bill,&rdquo; and of]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/new-york-native-donald-trump-clowned-after-claiming-hes-never-heard-the-term-corner-store-before/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 20:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/new-york-native-donald-trump-clowned-after-claiming-hes-never-heard-the-term-corner-store-before/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mamdani’s Tax Return Includes Rapping Royalties]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: YouTube / NYC.govOn Thursday (April 16), New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani publicly released his joint tax return filed with his wife, Rama Duwaji. The details of the return revealed one surprising entry &ndash; royalties stemming from his secondary career as a rapper just a few years ago.<br />
According to the 2025 return, Mamdani and Duwaji reported a total income of $145,000 with the bulk of that income stemming from Mamdani&rsquo;s salary as a state assemblyman of $131,296. Duwaji report]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/mamdanis-tax-return-includes-rapping-royalties/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 20:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/mamdanis-tax-return-includes-rapping-royalties/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alexis Skyy Calls Cap On Rumors Of Running Illegal Insurance Company]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Carol Lee Rose / GettyAlexis Skyy is addressing online speculation and making it clear she&rsquo;s not involved in any illegal activity.&nbsp;The reality TV star has recently been accused of running an illegal insurance company, with some trolls pointing to her office setup and labeling it a scam. Skyy responded directly to her trolls, shutting down the rumors and defending her name.&ldquo;I wasn&rsquo;t gonna do this but enough is enough. Put some respect on my name. First of all let me]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/alexis-skyy-calls-cap-on-rumors-of-running-illegal-insurance-company/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 19:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/alexis-skyy-calls-cap-on-rumors-of-running-illegal-insurance-company/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What We Know Of D4vd’s Arrest On Suspicion Of Murder Of Celeste Rivas Hernandez]]></title><description><![CDATA[D4vd, a rising musical artist who was on his way to wider stardom, was arrested Thursday (April 16) on suspicion of the murder of a teenage girl he was allegedly seeing. As the details of the arrest and the case overall continue to develop, we&rsquo;ve amassed the facts as we know them regarding D4vd&rsquo;s case.D4vd, 21, was born David Burke and was born in Queens, New York, and raised in Houston, Texas. Burke gained fame after creating a series of viral hits, notably 2022&rsquo;s &ldquo;Roman]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/what-we-know-of-d4vds-arrest-on-suspicion-of-murder-of-celeste-rivas-hernandez/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 19:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/what-we-know-of-d4vds-arrest-on-suspicion-of-murder-of-celeste-rivas-hernandez/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The New Trailer For &lsquo;Street Fighter&rsquo; Confirms There Is A Plot &amp; Doubles Down On The Action]]></title><description><![CDATA[Paramount Pictures / Legendary Entertainment / Street FighterWe got another trailer for Paramount and Legendary&rsquo;s ambitious Street Fighter movie, and the movie based on the hit video game has an actual plot.<br />
Thanks to the 1994 film starring Jean-Claude Van Damme as Guile, and some other lackluster projects, the bar this movie has to clear is in hell.<br />
Ahead of its presentation at CinemaCon, Paramount and Legendary gave fans another look at the film, following the first trailer showcasing th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/the-new-trailer-for-lsquostreet-fighterrsquo-confirms-there-is-a-plot-amp-doubles-down-on-the-action/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 17:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/the-new-trailer-for-lsquostreet-fighterrsquo-confirms-there-is-a-plot-amp-doubles-down-on-the-action/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Buju Banton And Stephen Marley Announce New Summer Tour]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Paras Griffin / GettyThe summer will have some more sizzle, as global reggae icons Buju Banton and Stephen Marley will be the headliners for the Roots and Reggae Tour, which will take place throughout the United States this summer. It&rsquo;s the first time the two Grammy Award-winning musicians have officially embarked on a tour together.The tour will kick off on June 17 at Marymoor Park in Redmond, Washington, and will have stops at venues renowned for their blend of vivid acoustics an]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/buju-banton-and-stephen-marley-announce-new-summer-tour/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 16:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/buju-banton-and-stephen-marley-announce-new-summer-tour/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sneako Catches Fade On NYC Sidewalk, Web Rejoices]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Gabe Ginsberg / GettyOn Tuesday (April 14), the controversial streamer and media personality Sneako was on camera while walking down the street in New York City when he was suddenly attacked by a bystander. The video has gone viral, with many applauding the assault.Sneako, whose real name is Nicolas Kenn De Balinthazy, had been hosting a livestream while walking in downtown Manhattan. Sneako was looking down at his phone when a random man, who appeared to be waiting for him, lashes out w]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/sneako-catches-fade-on-nyc-sidewalk-web-rejoices/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 16:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/sneako-catches-fade-on-nyc-sidewalk-web-rejoices/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chris Paul Mocks LA Clippers Following Play-In Loss To Golden State Warriors]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: David Jensen / GettyFor the last few days, NBA fans have been treated to some good entertainment as the first few games of the NBA Play-In tournament ended in thrilling fashion, and last night&rsquo;s game (April 15) between the Golden State Warriors and Los Angeles Clippers was no exception.Behind Steph Curry&rsquo;s 35-points, the Golden State Warriors were able to pull off a stunning comeback in the fourth quarter to shock the LA Clippers and send them packing, but it was another poin]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/chris-paul-mocks-la-clippers-following-play-in-loss-to-golden-state-warriors/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 16:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/chris-paul-mocks-la-clippers-following-play-in-loss-to-golden-state-warriors/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Marvel Previews Trailer To ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ At CinemaCon, The Public Awaits Their Turn]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: VALERIE MACON / GettyWhen Marvel Studios leaked to the world that the full Avengers: Doomsday trailer would be seen on April 16, they forgot to mention that it would only be seen by a select few, as the crowd at CinemaCon was treated to the exclusive footage. We were not.Still, word of what was seen has hit the internet, and man, does it sound like a banger. Days after insiders revealed that a test screening for Avengers: Doomsday led to the lucky audience stating that it was the &ldquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/marvel-previews-trailer-to-avengers-doomsday-at-cinemacon-the-public-awaits-their-turn/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 16:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/marvel-previews-trailer-to-avengers-doomsday-at-cinemacon-the-public-awaits-their-turn/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mexico Unveils Universal Healthcare, Contrasts Trump’s Aims]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: ObturadorMX / GettyAs millions of Americans are struggling to ensure affordable healthcare, their neighbors to the south are on track to achieve something that&rsquo;s been portrayed as impossible. Mexico&rsquo;s President Claudia Sheinbaum announced an initiative that would secure universal healthcare for the country&rsquo;s citizens.According to reports, Sheinbaum issued a decree on April 7 establishing the Servicio Universal de Salud, or Universal Health Service. On Monday (April 13),]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/mexico-unveils-universal-healthcare-contrasts-trumps-aims/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 16:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/mexico-unveils-universal-healthcare-contrasts-trumps-aims/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Check Out Our 420 2026 Cannabis Gift Guide #420]]></title><description><![CDATA[Happy 420 to the Hip-Hop Wired Nation! This weekend, folks will be prepping themselves for the famed holiday with an array of options, and Hip-Hop Wired is here to help folks out with their 420 choices.As I try to share with readers every year, I view cannabis usage as therapeutic, rather than something to do for leisure. That said, I&rsquo;ve found myself reaching for something to breeze through my evenings, especially in these times we&rsquo;re living through.What I&rsquo;m most excited to sha]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/check-out-our-420-2026-cannabis-gift-guide-420/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 15:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/check-out-our-420-2026-cannabis-gift-guide-420/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Baby Keem Watched Kendrick &amp; Drake Beef Like A Sports Competition]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Jason Koerner / GettyBaby Keem is finally sharing how he really felt watching the Kendrick Lamar vs. Drake beef play out.At this point, we all know how things unfolded. After years of subtle shots. everything blew up when Future and Metro Boomin dropped &ldquo;Like That,&rdquo; with Kendrick making it clear the &ldquo;Big 3&rdquo; conversation was dead.Drizzy tried to step in the ring, but things really shifted when the West Coast MC dropped &ldquo;Not Like Us,&rdquo; a record that had t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/baby-keem-watched-kendrick-amp-drake-beef-like-a-sports-competition/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 15:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/baby-keem-watched-kendrick-amp-drake-beef-like-a-sports-competition/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Music Friday: Ludacris, 6LACK &amp; 2 Chainz, Sexyy Red, Yasiin Bey &amp; More]]></title><description><![CDATA[There may be no major rap album this week, but there&rsquo;s still plenty of great music worth checking out in this week&rsquo;s New Music Friday.<br />
Ludacris, who hasn&rsquo;t released an album in over a decade, returns with a playful new single called &ldquo;Pull Over&rdquo; which boasts some trunk-rattling production from fellow Southern rap legend DJ Toomp.<br />
Luda&rsquo;s former Disturbing Tha Peace signee 2 Chainz is also in the mix with a grown &lsquo;n&rsquo; sexy feature on fellow ATLien 6LAC]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/new-music-friday-ludacris-6lack-amp-2-chainz-sexyy-red-yasiin-bey-amp-more/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 14:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/new-music-friday-ludacris-6lack-amp-2-chainz-sexyy-red-yasiin-bey-amp-more/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rapper LL Cool J And Scott Caan Headlining New ‘NCIS’ Series]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Julian Hamilton / GettyThe NCIS franchise has been a staple of CBS&rsquo;s programming for multiple seasons, but its newest edition will make history by having two rappers as its lead stars &ndash; LL Cool J and Scott Caan, who both have experience as lead actors for series on the network.The premise for NCIS: New York has Agent Sam Hanna (LL Cool J) return to his hometown, where he teams up with a charismatic agent (Caan) to lead a team of agents on high-stakes missions defending the ci]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/rapper-ll-cool-j-and-scott-caan-headlining-new-ncis-series/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 14:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/rapper-ll-cool-j-and-scott-caan-headlining-new-ncis-series/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cyco Black Released From Jail Amid Alleged Atlanta Theft Scheme]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Maury Phillips / GettyAtlanta rapper Cyco Black has been released from prison after being arrested in connection with an alleged theft scheme.Alphonce Smith, also known as Cyco Black, is currently facing multiple misdemeanor and felony charges, including receiving stolen property. According to police, the Crime Mob member is allegedly connected to a series of car break-ins across Atlanta.Victims reportedly had items such as laptops, phones and tablets stolen from their vehicles during th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/cyco-black-released-from-jail-amid-alleged-atlanta-theft-scheme/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 22:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/cyco-black-released-from-jail-amid-alleged-atlanta-theft-scheme/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jay Electronica Asked Sean “Diddy” Combs’ Freedom During Miami Show]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jay Electronica has long advocated for the freedom of Sean &ldquo;Diddy&rdquo; Combs, signaling their years-long alignment ahead of him signing with Roc Nation. During a recent tour stop in Miami, Jay Electronica called for Diddy&rsquo;s freedom.In a video shared by XXL, Jay Electronica was onstage at Miami&rsquo;s Lincoln&rsquo;s Beard Brewing and took a moment out of his set to shout out Sean &ldquo;Diddy&rdquo; Combs, while framing his incarceration as &ldquo;some bullsh*t.&rdquo;&ldquo;Free]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/jay-electronica-asked-sean-diddy-combs-freedom-during-miami-show/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 20:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/jay-electronica-asked-sean-diddy-combs-freedom-during-miami-show/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jay Electronica Asked For Sean “Diddy” Combs’ Freedom During Miami Show]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jay Electronica has long advocated for the freedom of Sean &ldquo;Diddy&rdquo; Combs, signaling their years-long alignment ahead of him signing with Roc Nation. During a recent tour stop in Miami, Jay Electronica called for Diddy&rsquo;s freedom.In a video shared by XXL, Jay Electronica was onstage at Miami&rsquo;s Lincoln&rsquo;s Beard Brewing and took a moment out of his set to shout out Sean &ldquo;Diddy&rdquo; Combs, while framing his incarceration as &ldquo;some bullsh*t.&rdquo;&ldquo;Free]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/jay-electronica-asked-for-sean-diddy-combs-freedom-during-miami-show/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 20:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/jay-electronica-asked-for-sean-diddy-combs-freedom-during-miami-show/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jury Rules Live Nation &amp; Ticketmaster Operated As Monopoly, Overcharged Customers]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Manhattan jury ruled this week that Live Nation and its performing venue company, Ticketmaster, operated as a monopoly and overcharged customers. The decision is seen as a victory for 33 states, including the District of Columbia.NPR reports that after a four-day deliberation at the U.S. District Court of the Southern District of New York, the jury decided that Live Nation and Ticketmaster held far too much sway over the live performance industry, gouging customers and shorting both entertaine]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/jury-rules-live-nation-amp-ticketmaster-operated-as-monopoly-overcharged-customers/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 19:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/jury-rules-live-nation-amp-ticketmaster-operated-as-monopoly-overcharged-customers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rick Ross Speaks On Drake Fallout, “Homie Got A Lot Of Issues”]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Vevo / YoutubeRick Ross is shedding more light on where things stand between him and Drake following their fallout.During the debut episode of Culli&rsquo;s YouTube show, the Maybach Music boss was asked whether he&rsquo;d be open to squashing beef with the Toronto rapper. Rozay didn&rsquo;t hold back.&ldquo;Homie got a lot of issues he got to address. I&rsquo;ma leave it right there. Is it any potential of him being a real n*gga? He gotta decide that. But he got sh*t he gotta deal with]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/rick-ross-speaks-on-drake-fallout-homie-got-a-lot-of-issues/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 19:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/rick-ross-speaks-on-drake-fallout-homie-got-a-lot-of-issues/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Donald Trump’s Mental Fitness The Subject of Intense Scrutiny Following Zany Fox News Interview]]></title><description><![CDATA[Win McNamee / Donald TrumpIt&rsquo;s finally happening; everyone is finally speaking about the giant elephant in the room: Donald Trump&rsquo;s mental fitness.<br />
Since Orange Mussolini&rsquo;s first disastrous term, some people have called into question whether there was someone behind the wheel while the engine has been running in Trump&rsquo;s brain.<br />
But now, the alarm bells are ringing more loudly as Trump&rsquo;s behavior has become even more erratic, with many now claiming the current occupan]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/donald-trumps-mental-fitness-the-subject-of-intense-scrutiny-following-zany-fox-news-interview/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 19:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/donald-trumps-mental-fitness-the-subject-of-intense-scrutiny-following-zany-fox-news-interview/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Future&rsquo;s Fatherhood Follies Sees Rapper Facing Paternity Suit &amp; More]]></title><description><![CDATA[Future has had a relatively quiet 2026 on the music front, but behind the scenes, he&rsquo;s been embroiled in a pair of legal fights. One woman filed a paternity suit claiming that Future fathered her son, while another woman says that the rapper hasn&rsquo;t seen their son in well over a year.TMZ got the scoop on both angles, starting with Layla Sanad filing the paternity lawsuit in Florida against the rapper born Nayvadius DeMun Wilburn. Sanad is seeking child support payments from Freebandz]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/futurersquos-fatherhood-follies-sees-rapper-facing-paternity-suit-amp-more/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 18:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/futurersquos-fatherhood-follies-sees-rapper-facing-paternity-suit-amp-more/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Unqualified Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth Caught Reciting &amp; Remixing Fake Bible Verse From &lsquo;Pulp Fiction&rsquo;]]></title><description><![CDATA[Getty Images / Pete Hegseth / Pulp FictionThe jokes continue to write themselves regarding this administration. President Donald Trump&rsquo;s DEI Hire, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, was caught here saying a fake Bible verse from a movie.<br />
Pete Hegesth has already been called out for using God and faith to justify the country&rsquo;s ridiculous military action in Iran.<br />
Pete Hegseth Continues To Use Religion To Justify War In IranDuring a recent Pentagon prayer service, Hegseth used religious]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/unqualified-secretary-of-defense-pete-hegseth-caught-reciting-amp-remixing-fake-bible-verse-from-lsquopulp-fictionrsquo/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 17:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/unqualified-secretary-of-defense-pete-hegseth-caught-reciting-amp-remixing-fake-bible-verse-from-lsquopulp-fictionrsquo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Birthday Bash ATL 2026: Win Front Row Tickets! Powered by Amerigroup]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: R1 Promotions / R1Take the Fast Lane to the Front Row. Register now for your chance to win a pair of FRONT ROW tickets to Birthday Bash ATL 2026!Powered by Amerigroup!]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/birthday-bash-atl-2026-win-front-row-tickets-powered-by-amerigroup/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 17:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/birthday-bash-atl-2026-win-front-row-tickets-powered-by-amerigroup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Quavo Pops Out At Cardi B’s Concert, Fans Raised Eyebrows Amid Offset History]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Carol Lee Rose/FilmMagic / Carol Lee Rose/FilmMagicCardi B&rsquo;s Little Miss Drama Tour made its stop in Florida, and fans were surprised by a guest nobody expected to see.Quavo, former member of Migos, was spotted in attendance at the show. On the surface, it&rsquo;s not too shocking, they&rsquo;ve collaborated before, most notably on the massive hit &ldquo;Motorsport.&rdquo;What makes the moment a bit of a head-scratcher is Quavo&rsquo;s history with Offset, Cardi B&rsquo;s ex-husban]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/quavo-pops-out-at-cardi-bs-concert-fans-raised-eyebrows-amid-offset-history/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 16:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/quavo-pops-out-at-cardi-bs-concert-fans-raised-eyebrows-amid-offset-history/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jay Electronica: &quot;Free Puff!&quot; #diddy #jayelectronica]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jay Electronica: &quot;Free Puff!&quot; #diddy #jayelectronica]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/jay-electronica-quotfree-puffquot-diddy-jayelectronica/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 15:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/jay-electronica-quotfree-puffquot-diddy-jayelectronica/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nicki Minaj’s Sister, Ming Li, Talks About Going To Cardi B Concert, “Picking Sides”]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: @mingluanli / InstagramMing Li, the sister of Nicki Minaj, is speaking out following the recent controversy surrounding her name.During a conversation with Hip-Hop Wired, Ming addressed her decision to attend a Cardi B concert, given the history between Cardi and her sister.&ldquo;I was shady for that wasn&rsquo;t I? I wasn&rsquo;t trying to be shady,&rdquo; Ming Li said. &ldquo;I felt like at the time I was hanging out with my friends and they wanted to go out, I wanted to go out too. I]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/nicki-minajs-sister-ming-li-talks-about-going-to-cardi-b-concert-picking-sides-2/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/nicki-minajs-sister-ming-li-talks-about-going-to-cardi-b-concert-picking-sides-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nicki Minaj’s Sister, Ming Li Talks About Going To Cardi B Concert, “Picking Sides”]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: @mingluanli / InstagramMing Li, the sister of Nicki Minaj, is speaking out following the recent controversy surrounding her name.During a conversation with Hip-Hop Wired, Ming addressed her decision to attend a Cardi B concert, given the history between Cardi and her sister.&ldquo;I was shady for that wasn&rsquo;t I? I wasn&rsquo;t trying to be shady. I felt like at the time I was hanging out with my friends and they wanted to go out, I wanted to go out too. I&rsquo;m not staying in the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/nicki-minajs-sister-ming-li-talks-about-going-to-cardi-b-concert-picking-sides/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/nicki-minajs-sister-ming-li-talks-about-going-to-cardi-b-concert-picking-sides/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kendrick Lamar &amp; Family Enjoy Disney]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kendrick Lamar &amp; Family Enjoy Disney]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/kendrick-lamar-amp-family-enjoy-disney/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 23:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/kendrick-lamar-amp-family-enjoy-disney/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kanye West Puts Marseille Show On Pause Amid Potential Ban In France]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Revolt / RevoltKanye West has reportedly pulled the plug on his scheduled concert in Marseille, France.The Chicago rapper shared a statement addressing fans overseas, announcing that the show would be postponed.&nbsp;&ldquo;After much thought and consideration, it is my sole decision to postpone my show in Marseille, France until further notice.&rdquo;Ye&rsquo;s decision comes as the office of French Interior Minister Laurent Nu&ntilde;ez was reportedly considering banning West from ente]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/kanye-west-puts-marseille-show-on-pause-amid-potential-ban-in-france/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 22:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/kanye-west-puts-marseille-show-on-pause-amid-potential-ban-in-france/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Megan Thee Stallion Hot Girl Summer Brand Adds Men&rsquo;s Smimwear &amp; Pet Wear]]></title><description><![CDATA[Megan Thee Stallion / Hot Girl Summer<br />
This summer at the beach and poolside is going to be a scorcher thanks to Megan Thee Stallion&rsquo;s Hot Girl Summer swimwear collection.<br />
Megan Thee Stallion is currently heating up Broadway as the first-ever female version of Zidler in Moulin Rouge! The Musical, and now she can add an affordable swimwear collection to that growing list of accomplishments.The Houston rapper posted on IG announcing that her Hot Girl Summer brand will now feature men&rsquo;s]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/megan-thee-stallion-hot-girl-summer-brand-adds-menrsquos-smimwear-amp-pet-wear/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 21:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/megan-thee-stallion-hot-girl-summer-brand-adds-menrsquos-smimwear-amp-pet-wear/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pooh Shiesty’s Lawyer Says Staples Trip Was To Print Lyrics, Not Contracts]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Prince Williams / GettyPooh Shiesty&rsquo;s defense team is pushing back on key details surrounding his current legal battle.&nbsp;The Memphis rapper has been accused of orchestrating the alleged kidnapping and robbery of Gucci Mane. According to reports, the 1017 Records CEO was allegedly held at gunpoint and forced to sign paperwork releasing Shiesty from his contract.<br />
Following that, members of Shiesty&rsquo;s crew are also accused of robbing Guwop of his jewelry.However, Sheisty&rsqu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/pooh-shiestys-lawyer-says-staples-trip-was-to-print-lyrics-not-contracts/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 20:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/pooh-shiestys-lawyer-says-staples-trip-was-to-print-lyrics-not-contracts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bobby Shmurda's Epic Records Audition Goes Viral Again  #allhiphoptv #bobbyshmurda]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bobby Shmurda's Epic Records Audition Goes Viral Again#allhiphoptv #bobbyshmurda]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/bobby-shmurdas-epic-records-audition-goes-viral-again-allhiphoptv-bobbyshmurda/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 19:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/bobby-shmurdas-epic-records-audition-goes-viral-again-allhiphoptv-bobbyshmurda/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Your ULTIMATE Birthday Bash XXX Playlist]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Getty ImagesGet hype for Hot 107.9&rsquo;s Birthday Bash XXX concert with the Ultimate Birthday Bash XXX playlist. We&rsquo;ve curated back-to-back bangers from the legends of Atlanta hip-hop&mdash;think T.I., Gucci Mane, and Goodie Mob&mdash;to get you in the mood for one of the biggest cultural events of the year. Whether you&rsquo;re pre-gaming with the crew or hosting your own party, these iconic crunk and hip-hop anthems bring the energy and vibe straight from ATL to your speakers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/your-ultimate-birthday-bash-xxx-playlist/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 19:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/your-ultimate-birthday-bash-xxx-playlist/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Usher &amp; Chris Brown&rsquo;s Joint R&amp;B Tour Sparks Plenty of Backlash]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thaddaeus McAdams / Usher / Chris BrownUsher and Chris Brown are going on tour together, and social media, including both artists&rsquo; fanbases, is feeling all kinds of emotions about the announcement. Still, there is also a lot of backlash.<br />
The music superstars are not worried that you will be pinching pennies to see them share the stage this summer when their joint R&amp;B Tour begins. They also don&rsquo;t care about the optics of them coming together amid the controversies they can&rsquo;t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/usher-amp-chris-brownrsquos-joint-rampb-tour-sparks-plenty-of-backlash/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 18:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/usher-amp-chris-brownrsquos-joint-rampb-tour-sparks-plenty-of-backlash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Accused Gilgo Beach Killer Rex Heuermann Admits To 8 Murders: Report]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Newsday LLC / GettyThe decades-long investigation into the killings tied to Long Island&rsquo;s Gilgo Beach has taken a major and unsettling turn. The suspect admitted to the heinous crimes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/accused-gilgo-beach-killer-rex-heuermann-admits-to-8-murders-report/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 17:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/accused-gilgo-beach-killer-rex-heuermann-admits-to-8-murders-report/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Swae Lee Reportedly Cuts Confidential Deal In Alleged Paternity Suit]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Bernard Smalls / @PhotosByBeanzSwae Lee is reportedly closing the book on a legal dispute that had been lingering in the background for a while. The Rae Sremmurd rapper is said to have reached a private agreement in a paternity case tied to a woman who claimed he fathered her young son.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/swae-lee-reportedly-cuts-confidential-deal-in-alleged-paternity-suit/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 17:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/swae-lee-reportedly-cuts-confidential-deal-in-alleged-paternity-suit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Godzilla Heads To New York City In New Teaser Trailer For ‘Godzilla Minus Zero’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Toho / TohoIt&rsquo;s been three years since Takashi Yamazaki unleashed his monster masterpiece on the masses in Godzilla Minus One, and while critics and audiences alike lauded his iteration of the iconic kaiju from Japan, can he follow that up another classic? We&rsquo;re about to find out.On Tuesday (April 14), Yamazaki took to Cinemacon to give audiences a taste of what he&rsquo;s been cooking up in the lab with the first teaser trailer for Godzilla Minus Zero and from the looks of t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/godzilla-heads-to-new-york-city-in-new-teaser-trailer-for-godzilla-minus-zero/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 17:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/godzilla-heads-to-new-york-city-in-new-teaser-trailer-for-godzilla-minus-zero/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DoorDash Losing Customers After Staged White House Delivery]]></title><description><![CDATA[DoorDash is currently experiencing a backlash from users of the service after a staged White House event featuring the on-demand delivery service. According to reactions online, DoorDash users are threatening to end their subscriptions after a McDonald&rsquo;s delivery order to President Donald Trump was used to call attention to a new policy.On April 13, President Trump, with cameras rolling, accepted a DoorDash delivery to highlight his &ldquo;no tax on tips&rdquo; policy for workers who earn]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/doordash-losing-customers-after-staged-white-house-delivery/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 16:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/doordash-losing-customers-after-staged-white-house-delivery/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Full King Harris Arrest Video: Were The Cops Wrong?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Full King Harris Arrest Video: Were The Cops Wrong?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/full-king-harris-arrest-video-were-the-cops-wrong/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 16:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/full-king-harris-arrest-video-were-the-cops-wrong/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lauryn Hill Featured In Denim Tears New Campaign]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Corinth Films / Corinth FilmsDenim Tears has tapped Ms. Lauryn Hill for its Spring/Summer 2026 campaign, linking up with the legendary artist.The brand teased the collaboration online, sharing a black-and-white image of Hill rocking a denim jacket paired with matching jeans. Underneath the jacket, the Fugees artist is styled in a button-up shirt, keeping the look clean and timeless while adding depth to the overall aesthetic.The collection is expected to release April 17 at 11 a.m. EST v]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/lauryn-hill-featured-in-denim-tears-new-campaign/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 16:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/lauryn-hill-featured-in-denim-tears-new-campaign/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Isaiah Rashad Reveals &lsquo;It&rsquo;s Been Awful&rsquo; Tracklist Feat. SZA &amp; More]]></title><description><![CDATA[Isaiah Rashad has revealed the tracklist and artwork for his new album It&rsquo;s Been Awful ahead of its release next month.<br />
The project, which serves as the long-awaited follow-up to 2021&rsquo;s The House is Burning, clocks in at 16 songs and includes the recently released single &ldquo;Same Sh!t.&rdquo;<br />
It also boasts a small but star-studded supporting cast comprised of frequent collaborator SZA and alt-pop star Dominic Fike, as well as up-and-comer Julian Sintonia.<br />
&ldquo;Boy in Red&rdquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/isaiah-rashad-reveals-lsquoitrsquos-been-awfulrsquo-tracklist-feat-sza-amp-more/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 11:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/isaiah-rashad-reveals-lsquoitrsquos-been-awfulrsquo-tracklist-feat-sza-amp-more/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New ‘Spider-Man: Beyond The Spider-Verse’ Footage Wows Cinema Con Crowd]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sony Pictures Entertainment / Spider-Man: Beyond The Spider-Verse<br />
We still have to wait until 2027 to see the epic conclusion in Miles Morales animated feature-length trilogy, but that didn&rsquo;t stop Sony Pictures Entertainment from giving us a glimpse of Miles&rsquo; next movie.<br />
Let&rsquo;s get the bad news out of the way: Beyond The Spider-Verse will not be in theaters until June 18, 2027.<br />
Now that we have that unfortunate detail out of the way, let&rsquo;s get into what Sony showed off fro]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/new-spider-man-beyond-the-spider-verse-footage-wows-cinema-con-crowd/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 07:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/new-spider-man-beyond-the-spider-verse-footage-wows-cinema-con-crowd/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Method Man Is Heartbroken Over New Edition Snub By Rock Hall Of Fame]]></title><description><![CDATA[Method Man Is Heartbroken Over New Edition Snub By Rock Hall Of Fame]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/method-man-is-heartbroken-over-new-edition-snub-by-rock-hall-of-fame/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 04:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/method-man-is-heartbroken-over-new-edition-snub-by-rock-hall-of-fame/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[J. Cole Posts Statement After Leaving  Chinese Basketball Association]]></title><description><![CDATA[J. Cole and his status as a Hip-Hop artist cannot be denied, while also demonstrating past athletic ability as well. With his second stint as a professional basketball player now in the rear view, J. Cole gave a statement regarding his leaving the Chinese Basketball Association just one game.J. Cole was a very brief member of the Nanjing Monkey Kings basketball team, playing in only one game with eight minutes and a full donut across all stat lines. While some outside critics may have taken digs]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/j-cole-posts-statement-after-leaving-chinese-basketball-association/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 03:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/j-cole-posts-statement-after-leaving-chinese-basketball-association/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lien Back: Rappers Who’ve Been Caught In Tax Struggles]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Jason Koerner / GettySource: KMazur / GettyWith Tax Day landing on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, plenty of folks are scrambling to get their paperwork together, hit submit, and pray they do not get that ugly letter from Uncle Sam. For regular people, tax season is stressful enough. But when celebrity money, bad bookkeeping, fast living, and years of missing filings get thrown into the mix, things can go from &ldquo;I need an extension&rdquo; to full-on liens, court dates, and federal time r]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/lien-back-rappers-whove-been-caught-in-tax-struggles/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 23:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/lien-back-rappers-whove-been-caught-in-tax-struggles/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[No Kidding: Xbox CEO, Asha Sharma,  Claims Xbox Game Pass Is “Too Expensive” In Leaked Memo]]></title><description><![CDATA[NurPhoto / Xbox Game PassIt&rsquo;s no secret that Xbox Game Pass is no longer the &ldquo;best value in gaming,&rdquo; and new Xbox CEO, Asha Sharma, is well aware of that.<br />
Spotted on The Verge, Sharma told employees in a memo that the subscription service that many call the Netflix of gaming has become &ldquo;too expensive,&rdquo; signaling that a price drop and reportedly a return to Xbox first exclusivity might be in the future of the company, which is definitely a step in the right direction]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/no-kidding-xbox-ceo-asha-sharma-claims-xbox-game-pass-is-too-expensive-in-leaked-memo/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 23:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/no-kidding-xbox-ceo-asha-sharma-claims-xbox-game-pass-is-too-expensive-in-leaked-memo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[6ix9ine Trolls Young Thug For Biting His Rainbow Hair Look]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Kevin Mazur / Getty6ix9ine tapped into full troll mode and turned his attention to Young Thug following his Coachella appearance.Over the weekend, Thugger hit the stage and delivered a great set, but it wasn&rsquo;t just the performance that had people talking. The Atlanta rapper rainbow-colored braids, a look that quickly went viral online.Of course, 6ix9ine wasn&rsquo;t going to let that slide.The Brooklyn rapper took to his Instagram story and posted a photo of Thug, writing, &ldquo;U]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/6ix9ine-trolls-young-thug-for-biting-his-rainbow-hair-look/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 22:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/6ix9ine-trolls-young-thug-for-biting-his-rainbow-hair-look/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hip-Hop Artists In the Rock &amp; Roll Hall Of Fame]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: John Parra / GettyWu-Tang Clan crashing into the Rock &amp; Roll Hall of Fame&rsquo;s 2026 Performer class feels right on time, but the bigger headline for the culture is that Queen Latifah and MC Lyte are coming in too, both under the Hall&rsquo;s Musical Influence category. That matters because Hip-Hop has spent decades proving it belongs in rooms built around a narrower idea of what &ldquo;rock &amp; roll&rdquo; even means. The Hall has gradually widened that definition, and this year]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/hip-hop-artists-in-the-rock-amp-roll-hall-of-fame/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 22:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/hip-hop-artists-in-the-rock-amp-roll-hall-of-fame/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump Busted Using Foreign Steel For White House Ballroom]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Pool / GettyThe &ldquo;America First&rdquo; idealogy that President Donald Trump has campaigned on took another hit, thanks to a report that found that the construction of a new ballroom for the White House leading to its partial demolition, is using foreign steel.According to the report, the world&rsquo;s second-largest steel manufacturer, ArcelorMittal, donated steel for the White House ballroom project. ArcelorMittal is based in Luxemborg, and it produces steel in Canada, France, Braz]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/trump-busted-using-foreign-steel-for-white-house-ballroom/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 21:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/trump-busted-using-foreign-steel-for-white-house-ballroom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[T.I.’s Son King Harris Arrested In Georgia Following Traffic Stop]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Nykieria Chaney / GettyKing Harris, the son of T.I, was arrested in Georgia this past weekend, according to reports.The Gwinnett County Police Department said Harris was clocked driving 60 mph in a 45 mph zone around 1 a.m. on Sunday. During the traffic stop, officers also allegedly discovered that he had a firearm in his possession.Police say they asked Harris to step out of the vehicle, but he reportedly refused, which ultimately led to his arrest. During the incident, authorities also]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/tis-son-king-harris-arrested-in-georgia-following-traffic-stop/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 20:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/tis-son-king-harris-arrested-in-georgia-following-traffic-stop/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Social Media Believes Donald Trump’s DoorDash Grandma Stunt Was Pure BS]]></title><description><![CDATA[Win McNamee / Donald Trump /Door Dash GrandmaDonald Trump and his administration can&rsquo;t even pull off staged stunts without looking absolutely foolish.<br />
Following his social media tirade that saw him post and eventually delete an AI-generated photo of himself as Jesus, which he later claimed was a photo of himself as a doctor, and taking shots at Pope Leo XIV, Donald Trump tried to get some good press stepping out of the Oval Office to receive his McDonald&rsquo;s delivery via DoorDash.Regar]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/social-media-believes-donald-trumps-doordash-grandma-stunt-was-pure-bs/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 18:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/social-media-believes-donald-trumps-doordash-grandma-stunt-was-pure-bs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[adidas &amp; The Marathon Clothing Collaborate On The Harden Vol. 10 &ldquo;Marathon&rdquo;]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: adidas / adidasJames Harden may not be playing for the Los Angeles Clippers anymore, but he&rsquo;s still out here showing love and paying homage to an old friend and one of LA&rsquo;s favorite sons, Nipsey Hussle.According to Hypebeast, adidas has partnered up with The Marathon Clothing to remix the Harden Vol. 10 into something Nipsey Hussle would approve of. The Harden Vol. 10 &ldquo;Marathon&rdquo; comes in a color that doesn&rsquo;t exactly match the Cleveland Cavaliers team colors,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/adidas-amp-the-marathon-clothing-collaborate-on-the-harden-vol-10-ldquomarathonrdquo/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 16:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/adidas-amp-the-marathon-clothing-collaborate-on-the-harden-vol-10-ldquomarathonrdquo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cardi B Wants Tasha K Penalized Over Offset And Stefon Diggs Claims]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Bernard Smalls / @PhotosByBeanzCardi B isn&rsquo;t letting up when it comes to&nbsp;Tasha K, and this latest move shows she&rsquo;s still pressing the issue in court.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/cardi-b-wants-tasha-k-penalized-over-offset-and-stefon-diggs-claims/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 16:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/cardi-b-wants-tasha-k-penalized-over-offset-and-stefon-diggs-claims/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Donald Trump’s $10B Lawsuit Against Wall Street Journal Is Dismissed]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Anadolu / GettyDonald Trump has spent damn near the entirety of his second presidency attempting to downplay, distract or straight up delete any connection he had to Jeffery Epstein. But unfortunately for Donnie, his ties to the infamous child sex trafficker continues to haunt him all the way to the court room.Almost a year after Donald Trump sued the Wall Street Journal for their coverage on the now-famous Jeffery Epstein birthday card that Trump and other well-known celebrities and pol]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/donald-trumps-10b-lawsuit-against-wall-street-journal-is-dismissed/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 16:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/donald-trumps-10b-lawsuit-against-wall-street-journal-is-dismissed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FBI File Reveals Truth of Melania Trump-Epstein Connection]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Davidoff Studios Photography / GettyFirst Lady Melania Trump stunned observers as she delivered a statement denying that she had a relationship with the convicted sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein, and that he introduced her to her husband, President Donald Trump. But a new document by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) directly contradicts her statement in a startling way.An interview summary report by the FBI in 2019 revealed that there was one witness &ndash; who is unidentified &]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/fbi-file-reveals-truth-of-melania-trump-epstein-connection/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 16:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/fbi-file-reveals-truth-of-melania-trump-epstein-connection/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SZA Calls Cap On Being Offered Six Figures To Be Justin Bieber’s Backup For Coachella]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Allen J. Schaben / GettySZA is clearing the air after rumors spread that she was offered a headlining spot in case Justin Bieber backed out of Coachella.While there was never any real indication that &ldquo;Bieberchella&rdquo; was in jeopardy, speculation about a backup plan made its rounds online. Some reports even claimed the SOS singer was offered a six-figure deal to step in, but she called cap on the rumors.&ldquo;Lmao who made this up? I&rsquo;ve seen this 4 times now. I&rsquo;m in]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/sza-calls-cap-on-being-offered-six-figures-to-be-justin-biebers-backup-for-coachella/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 16:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/sza-calls-cap-on-being-offered-six-figures-to-be-justin-biebers-backup-for-coachella/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wu-Tang Clan, Sade, Luther Vandross Among 2026 Rock &amp; Roll Hall of Fame Class]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gene Simmons is probably seething at the moment, but for fans of Wu-Tang Clan, Sade, and Luther Vandross, it&rsquo;s time to celebrate. The 2026 Rock &amp; Roll Hall of Fame inductees were announced, and the aforementioned acts join five other musical entities as part of this year&rsquo;s class.The Rock &amp; Roll Hall of Fame is one of music&rsquo;s signature achievements, immortalizing acts and artists who have contributed greatly to the entertainment industry.Below are the eight acts under th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/wu-tang-clan-sade-luther-vandross-among-2026-rock-amp-roll-hall-of-fame-class/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 16:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/wu-tang-clan-sade-luther-vandross-among-2026-rock-amp-roll-hall-of-fame-class/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wu-Tang Clan To Be Inducted Into Rock &amp; Roll Hall of Fame]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wu-Tang Clan have officially been voted into the Rock &amp; Roll Hall of Fame.<br />
The Class of 2026 inductees were unveiled on Monday (April 13), with Sade, Luther Vandross, Oasis, Iron Maiden, Phil Collins, Billy Idol and Joy Division/New Order also getting the nod.<br />
Fellow rap icons Queen Latifah and MC Lyte will also be joining them in the Hall of Fame as recipients of the &ldquo;Early Influence&rdquo; award, which recognizes their status as pioneers in music and culture.<br />
Wu-Tang and co. will be]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/wu-tang-clan-to-be-inducted-into-rock-amp-roll-hall-of-fame/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 14:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/wu-tang-clan-to-be-inducted-into-rock-amp-roll-hall-of-fame/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jerry Lorenzo’s Fear Of God Eliminates CEO Role As Bastien Daguzan Exits]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Edward Berthelot / GettyJerry Lorenzo&rsquo;s Fear of God is making a major change behind the scenes. Bastien Daguzan has left the company thus they are eliminating the CEO position.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/jerry-lorenzos-fear-of-god-eliminates-ceo-role-as-bastien-daguzan-exits/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 02:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/jerry-lorenzos-fear-of-god-eliminates-ceo-role-as-bastien-daguzan-exits/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Remy Ma Seemingly Took Shots At Papoose &amp; Clareesa Shields On &ldquo;W.Y.F.L.&rdquo;]]></title><description><![CDATA[Remy Ma, when focused on said task, can deliver razor-sharp bars that demonstrate that the veteran MC got her chops on the rough blocks of New York. The Bronx artist delivered a new track, &ldquo;W.Y.F.L.,&rdquo; and the bars are seemingly aimed at her ex-husband, Papoose, and his current girlfriend, Clareesa Shields.<br />
Remy Ma&rsquo;s new song, &ldquo;W.Y.F.L.&rdquo; (Why You F*cking Lying), is produced by DJ MAC and CrashDummy, and fans online are connecting the dots from the bars.<br />
&ldquo;The ne]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/remy-ma-seemingly-took-shots-at-papoose-amp-clareesa-shields-on-ldquowyflrdquo/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 22:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/remy-ma-seemingly-took-shots-at-papoose-amp-clareesa-shields-on-ldquowyflrdquo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Craziest Stage Moment: Prosthetic Leg]]></title><description><![CDATA[Craziest Stage Moment: Prosthetic Leg]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/craziest-stage-moment-prosthetic-leg/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 22:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/craziest-stage-moment-prosthetic-leg/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Clipse Tear Down Coachella 2026 Set, Travis Barker Joined Them On Stage]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Frazer Harrison / GettyClipse continued their well-earned victory lap this past weekend with their first-ever performance at Coachella 2026.Despite a few technical hiccups throughout the performance, the duo of Pusha T and Malice powered through the one-hour set. Travis Barker gave the assist for the first four songs on the setlist, including a shortened version of the Grammy-winning track &ldquo;Chains &amp; Whips.&rdquo;&nbsp;&nbsp;While the main focus was on selections from their late]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/clipse-tear-down-coachella-2026-set-travis-barker-joined-them-on-stage/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 22:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/clipse-tear-down-coachella-2026-set-travis-barker-joined-them-on-stage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Drake Iceman Rollout Promo Officially Starts At Toronto Raptor's Game]]></title><description><![CDATA[Drake Iceman Rollout Promo Officially Starts At Toronto Raptor's Game]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/drake-iceman-rollout-promo-officially-starts-at-toronto-raptors-game/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 21:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/drake-iceman-rollout-promo-officially-starts-at-toronto-raptors-game/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lawsuit Alleges Ice Spice Refused To Pay Company $20K For Custom Wigs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gilbert Flores / Ice SpiceAccording to court docs obtained by TMZ Hip Hop, Ice Spice allegedly didn&rsquo;t pony up the cash for some custom wigs, and the company is looking for their coins.<br />
The &ldquo;Big Guy&rdquo; rapper allegedly refused to pay $20,000 for the 25 custom wigs she ordered from The Bella Brand, didn&rsquo;t take the order, and slammed the brand on social media, and is now facing a deposition.<br />
Per TMZ Hip Hop:<br />
The legal drama started in 2025 when Spice was first slapped with the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/lawsuit-alleges-ice-spice-refused-to-pay-company-20k-for-custom-wigs/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 21:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/lawsuit-alleges-ice-spice-refused-to-pay-company-20k-for-custom-wigs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lawsuit Alleges Ice Spice Refused To Pay Company $20,000 For Custom Wigs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gilbert Flores / Ice SpiceAccording to court docs obtained by TMZ Hip Hop, Ice Spice allegedly didn&rsquo;t pony up the cash for some custom wigs, and the company is looking for their coins.<br />
The &ldquo;Big Guy&rdquo; rapper allegedly refused to pay $20,000 for the 25 custom wigs she ordered from The Bella Brand, didn&rsquo;t take the order, and slammed the brand on social media, and is now facing a deposition.<br />
Per TMZ Hip Hop:<br />
The legal drama started in 2025 when Spice was first slapped with the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/lawsuit-alleges-ice-spice-refused-to-pay-company-20000-for-custom-wigs/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 21:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/lawsuit-alleges-ice-spice-refused-to-pay-company-20000-for-custom-wigs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Education Secretary Linda McMahon Posts Inaccurate AI Image Of Ida B. Wells]]></title><description><![CDATA[Education Secretary Linda McMahon attempted to honor a series of women in American history across several disciplines via social media last weekend. In one of the posts, Secretary Linda McMahon gave praise to pioneering journalist Ida B. Wells, but the AI-generated image was deemed historically inaccurate.The Washington Post reports that Linda McMahon took to President Donald Trump&rsquo;s Truth Social platform to celebrate a series of women with historic contributions to society. In the post fo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/education-secretary-linda-mcmahon-posts-inaccurate-ai-image-of-ida-b-wells/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 19:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/education-secretary-linda-mcmahon-posts-inaccurate-ai-image-of-ida-b-wells/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pregnant Latto Shows Out At Mariah The Scientist’s Atlanta Show]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Paras Griffin / GettyLatto popped out at Mariah The Scientist&rsquo;s Atlanta stop and did her big one.The Georgia Peach&rsquo;s hustle was already one of one, but now she has her first child on the way? Big Mama is in a different mode. If anything, the moment just proved she&rsquo;s not slowing down anytime soon.Mariah&rsquo;s tour made its stop in her hometown of Atlanta, and she brought her friend through to the Coca-Cola Roxy to do her big one. Pregnant and glowing, Latto hit the sta]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/pregnant-latto-shows-out-at-mariah-the-scientists-atlanta-show/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 19:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/pregnant-latto-shows-out-at-mariah-the-scientists-atlanta-show/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[J. Cole Leaves China After 1 Game-Here Are The Highlights With The Nanjing Monkey Kings]]></title><description><![CDATA[J. Cole Leaves China After 1 Game-Here Are The Highlights With The Nanjing Monkey Kings]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/j-cole-leaves-china-after-1-game-here-are-the-highlights-with-the-nanjing-monkey-kings/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 19:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/j-cole-leaves-china-after-1-game-here-are-the-highlights-with-the-nanjing-monkey-kings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blasphemy 101: Donald Trump Infuriates MAGA Base After Posting Photo of Himself As Jesus &amp; Slamming Pope Leo]]></title><description><![CDATA[Getty Images / Donald Trump / Pope Leo<br />
Donald Trump once posted about not going to heaven. After his latest unhinged posts on his God-awful social media platform, he definitely won&rsquo;t be anywhere near the pearly gates.<br />
Something is truly going on in the mind of Donald Trump, and it&rsquo;s so off the rails that even his closest allies (who excused his felony convictions and being found liable for sexual assault) are saying this latest online tirade is a bridge too far for them.<br />
During a lat]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/blasphemy-101-donald-trump-infuriates-maga-base-after-posting-photo-of-himself-as-jesus-amp-slamming-pope-leo/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 19:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/blasphemy-101-donald-trump-infuriates-maga-base-after-posting-photo-of-himself-as-jesus-amp-slamming-pope-leo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former Battle Rapper Fox 5 Shot &amp; Killed By Police After Attacking 3 People With A Machete]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: alvarez / GettyOver the past few years, New York City has seen a big drop in crime and homicides, but an incident that occurred this past weekend served as a reminder that anything can happen at any time in the city that never sleeps.Yahoo is reporting that a man wielding a machete at Grand Central Station was shot by officers after the alleged slasher attacked straphangers at random. Interestingly enough, the suspect was once a battle rap legend known to his fellow rap peers as Fox 5.<br />
A]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/former-battle-rapper-fox-5-shot-amp-killed-by-police-after-attacking-3-people-with-a-machete/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 18:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/former-battle-rapper-fox-5-shot-amp-killed-by-police-after-attacking-3-people-with-a-machete/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sex Assault Claims Force Eric Swalwell To End Campaign Run]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: The Washington Post / GettyOn Sunday (April 12), Representative Eric Swalwell of California announced that he was suspending his campaign to become California&rsquo;s next governor, as he is now facing several allegations of sexual assault and rape. The Democratic politician made the announcement via social media.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/sex-assault-claims-force-eric-swalwell-to-end-campaign-run/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 18:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/sex-assault-claims-force-eric-swalwell-to-end-campaign-run/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump-Backed Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán Loses Election]]></title><description><![CDATA[Viktor Orb&aacute;n, the former Prime Minister of Hungary, made a bid to extend his time in office with the help of President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance. Despite the support of Trump and Vance for the Hungarian strongman, Viktor Orb&aacute;n lost to P&eacute;ter Magyar, with some calling it a rebuke of right-leaning political aims.As reported by CNN, P&eacute;ter Magyar, representing the Tisza party, which promotes a center-right philosophy, was up against Viktor Orb&aacute;n&rsquo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/trump-backed-hungarian-prime-minister-viktor-orbn-loses-election/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 17:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/trump-backed-hungarian-prime-minister-viktor-orbn-loses-election/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Offset's Mother Delivers A Message Amid His Turbulent Life &amp; Return To Stage]]></title><description><![CDATA[Offset's Mother Delivers A Message Amid His Turbulent Life &amp; Return To Stage]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/offsets-mother-delivers-a-message-amid-his-turbulent-life-amp-return-to-stage/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 17:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/offsets-mother-delivers-a-message-amid-his-turbulent-life-amp-return-to-stage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Birthday Bash XXX &amp; DeeVine Lux Hair Present: Slay. Post. WIN.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: R1 Promotions / R1DO YOU HAVE THE BEST PONYTAIL IN ATL?It&rsquo;s time to show OUT, Atlanta! Whether it&rsquo;s sleek, curly, braided, or giving full glam&mdash;if your ponytail turns heads, we want to see it!&nbsp;Upload your best ponytail pic, and you could be walking away with the ultimate glow-up experience AND front-row vibes at the biggest concert of the year.HOW TO ENTER:Submit your BEST ponytail photo belowMake sure your look is clean, creative, and camera-readyBring the confiden]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/birthday-bash-xxx-amp-deevine-lux-hair-present-slay-post-win/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 16:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/birthday-bash-xxx-amp-deevine-lux-hair-present-slay-post-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meek Mill Remix Is A Reminder How Dope He Is!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Meek Mill Remix Is A Reminder How Dope He Is!]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/meek-mill-remix-is-a-reminder-how-dope-he-is/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 16:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/meek-mill-remix-is-a-reminder-how-dope-he-is/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sauce Walka Says &quot;It Wasn't Me'' In Alleged Fracas With NC Car Detailer #saucewalka]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sauce Walka Says &quot;It Wasn't Me'' In Alleged Fracas With NC Car Detailer #saucewalka]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/sauce-walka-says-quotit-wasnt-me-in-alleged-fracas-with-nc-car-detailer-saucewalka/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 16:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/sauce-walka-says-quotit-wasnt-me-in-alleged-fracas-with-nc-car-detailer-saucewalka/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Offset’s Mother Breaks Silence As He Recovers From Shooting, “He Is A Miracle Walking”]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Paras Griffin / GettyOffset&rsquo;s mother, Latabia Woodward, is speaking out as her son continues to recover after being shot.Woodward, who typically stays off social media when it comes to her son, whether the news is good or bad, broke her silence this time to address his recovery. She called his quick return to the stage nothing short of a miracle, noting that just days after being shot, he was already back doing what he loves.&ldquo;I don&rsquo;t typically address things about my so]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/offsets-mother-breaks-silence-as-he-recovers-from-shooting-he-is-a-miracle-walking/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 16:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/offsets-mother-breaks-silence-as-he-recovers-from-shooting-he-is-a-miracle-walking/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Very Unserious: Donald Trump Booed At UFC Event As JD Vance Fails To Secure Iran Peace Deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Getty Images / Donald Trump / JD VanceThe jokes continue to write themselves when it comes to Donald Trump and his current administration.<br />
Donald Trump thought he was in a safe space when attending a Miami UFC event, but was booed as he and his family entered. Meanwhile, his &ldquo;Vice President,&rdquo; JD Vance, along with United States Special Envoy to the Middle East, Steve Witkoff, and his secretary of everything, Jared Kushner, failed to secure a peace deal with Iran.While Trump Was Enjoyi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/very-unserious-donald-trump-booed-at-ufc-event-as-jd-vance-fails-to-secure-iran-peace-deal/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 18:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/very-unserious-donald-trump-booed-at-ufc-event-as-jd-vance-fails-to-secure-iran-peace-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jack Harlow Clowned Over His Oversized Utility Hat In Video for ‘Say Hello’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dave Benett / Jack HarlowJack Harlow is getting flamed again on social media, this time for his hat in his latest visual for his single &ldquo;Say Hello.&rdquo;After claiming &ldquo;he got Blacker&rdquo; for his new R&amp;B-inspired album, Monica, Harlow is once again the butt of the jokes after showing up in a ridiculous-looking hat in his new music video.Normally, Jack Harlow would be the star of his video, but it&rsquo;s his oversized olive green utility hat that stole the show as he walks do]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/jack-harlow-clowned-over-his-oversized-utility-hat-in-video-for-say-hello/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 20:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/jack-harlow-clowned-over-his-oversized-utility-hat-in-video-for-say-hello/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cardi B Blesses Pregnant Woman With $5000 After Winning Dance Contest #hiphop #cardib]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cardi B Blesses Pregnant Woman With $5000 After Winning Dance Contest #hiphop #cardib]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/cardi-b-blesses-pregnant-woman-with-5000-after-winning-dance-contest-hiphop-cardib/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 17:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/cardi-b-blesses-pregnant-woman-with-5000-after-winning-dance-contest-hiphop-cardib/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Fabolous Leaks, Hot or Not?]]></title><description><![CDATA[New Fabolous Leaks, Hot or Not?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/new-fabolous-leaks-hot-or-not/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 06:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/new-fabolous-leaks-hot-or-not/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[F.A.A. Recruiting Gamers To Solve Air Traffic Controller Shortage]]></title><description><![CDATA[Getty Images / Gamers / Air Traffic Controllers / F.A.A.Desperate times call for desperate measures. The Federal Aviation Administration (F.A.A.) is now hoping to lure gamers to solve the air traffic controller shortage.<br />
Yup, you read that correctly, if you&rsquo;re good at Call of Duty, the F.A.A. wants you! Currently, highly unqualified Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy shared a recruitment video calling for gamers to apply to be air traffic controllers, writing in the caption for the post:]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/faa-recruiting-gamers-to-solve-air-traffic-controller-shortage/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 23:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/faa-recruiting-gamers-to-solve-air-traffic-controller-shortage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Offset Reportedly Asked Cardi B For Paternity Test After Baby With Stefon Diggs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Mike Coppola / GettyOffset has been in the news quite a bit lately, this time regarding his ex-wife Cardi B.According to TMZ, court documents show that the former Migos rapper requested a paternity test is February 2026. A judge reportedly approve the request and signed off on a DNA test to determine paternity.The two rappers share three children together but ultimately split after years of marriage issues, including infidelity, trust concerns and overall strain on the relationship. The]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/offset-reportedly-asked-cardi-b-for-paternity-test-after-baby-with-stefon-diggs/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 21:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/offset-reportedly-asked-cardi-b-for-paternity-test-after-baby-with-stefon-diggs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tyga Will Give Leading Man Energy In New Film ‘Baby, You’re A Star’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Udo Salters Photography / TygaTyga is set to star in the new musical drama, Baby You&rsquo;re A Star, which he will also co-write with Curtis Bryant and produce.<br />
Variety reports the &ldquo;Rack City&rdquo; crafter will star alongside Madison Bailey&nbsp;(Outer Banks) and&nbsp;Ashton Sanders&nbsp;(Moonlight) in what the website reports will be a coming-of-age musical drama.<br />
As for the film&rsquo;s premise, according to the website, the movie will take place in 1989 and will follow an &ldquo;ambit]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/tyga-will-give-leading-man-energy-in-new-film-baby-youre-a-star/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 20:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/tyga-will-give-leading-man-energy-in-new-film-baby-youre-a-star/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Joel Osteen Finds Druski’s Megachurch Skit “Funny”]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Getty Images / Druski / White Face Conservative Woman SkitSome Christian megachurch congregations weren&rsquo;t pleased with a comedic skit by Druski that went viral earlier this year. But the popular pastor Joel Osteen isn&rsquo;t offended &ndash; in fact, he revealed that he found it amusing in a recent interview.Osteen was asked if he had seen the skit during his appearance as a guest on the most recent episode of Logan Paul&rsquo;s podcast, Impaulsive. &ldquo;Well, I saw clips of it&]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/joel-osteen-finds-druskis-megachurch-skit-funny/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 19:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/joel-osteen-finds-druskis-megachurch-skit-funny/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Desiigner Arrested Again-Seems To Want Unalive Himself]]></title><description><![CDATA[Desiigner Arrested Again-Seems To Want Unalive Himself]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/desiigner-arrested-again-seems-to-want-unalive-himself/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 19:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/desiigner-arrested-again-seems-to-want-unalive-himself/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Frank Castle Battles His Inner Demons In ‘The Punisher: One Last Kill’ Trailer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Marvel Studios / Marvel Television / The Punisher: One Last KillA lot is going on in the head of Frank Castle (Jon Bernthal) in the first trailer for the upcoming Marvel Television one-shot, The Punisher: One Last Kill.<br />
Don&rsquo;t expect a PG Frank Castle, the violence will be on 10 in The Punisher: One Last Kill, that will see our favorite gun wielding vigilante trying to battle his inner demons, mainly his dead close friend, and former U.S. Navy Special Amphibious Reconnaissance Corpsman (SAR]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/frank-castle-battles-his-inner-demons-in-the-punisher-one-last-kill-trailer/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 18:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/frank-castle-battles-his-inner-demons-in-the-punisher-one-last-kill-trailer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jay Electronica Addresses Boos From L.A. Crowd]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jay Electronica Addresses Boos From L.A. Crowd]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/jay-electronica-addresses-boos-from-la-crowd/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/jay-electronica-addresses-boos-from-la-crowd/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Afrika Bambaataa Dies At 68]]></title><description><![CDATA[Afrika Bambaataa, the hip-hop pioneer with a checkered past of sexual abuse allegations, has died at the age of 68.<br />
The visionary rapper, DJ and producer (real name Lance Taylor) died on Thursday (April 9) in Pennsylvania, according to TMZ. Bambaataa&rsquo;s lawyer confirmed to the Associated Press that his cause of death was prostate cancer.<br />
&ldquo;Today, we acknowledge the transition of a foundational architect of Hip Hop culture, Afrika Bambaataa,&rdquo; Kurtis Blow said in a statement as exe]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/afrika-bambaataa-dies-at-68/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 16:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/afrika-bambaataa-dies-at-68/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gucci Mane Responds To Pooh Shiesty In Diss Track, “You Went Out Like A Real Crash Dummy”]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Prince Williams / GettyGucci Mane isn&rsquo;t letting the recent chatter around his name slide.The East Atlanta rapper has been trending in the news following an alleged incident involving Pooh Shiesty that reportedly took place earlier this year.&nbsp; Reports state the incident dates back to January when the Back In Blood rapper allegedly asked Gucci to pull up to a studio session.<br />
Once there, Shiesty is accused of holding Guwop at gunpoint and demanding he sign paperwork releasing him]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/gucci-mane-responds-to-pooh-shiesty-in-diss-track-you-went-out-like-a-real-crash-dummy/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 16:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/gucci-mane-responds-to-pooh-shiesty-in-diss-track-you-went-out-like-a-real-crash-dummy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Music Friday: Isaiah Rashad, Gucci Mane, Doechii, Snoop Dogg, DJ Khaled &amp; More]]></title><description><![CDATA[This week&rsquo;s New Music Friday marks the beginning of a new chapter for multiple artists.<br />
After a five-year hiatus, Isaiah Rashad returns to kickstart the rollout for his new album with &ldquo;Same Sh!t,&rdquo; a southern-fried trunk-rattler that captures the feeling of being stuck in Groundhog Day. The TDE rapper&rsquo;s third LP It&rsquo;s Been Awful drops May 1.<br />
Also ending a lengthy break between albums, DJ Khaled revives his usual formula by tapping trap titans Future and Lil Baby for &]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/new-music-friday-isaiah-rashad-gucci-mane-doechii-snoop-dogg-dj-khaled-amp-more/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 14:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/new-music-friday-isaiah-rashad-gucci-mane-doechii-snoop-dogg-dj-khaled-amp-more/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Afroman Blasts Ohio Cops Who Raided Home In New Interview]]></title><description><![CDATA[Afroman is continuing his victory lap over a group of Ohio police officers who attempted to sue the entertainer for defamation over a set of bawdy songs. In a new interview, Afroman did not mince words when discussing how he viewed the officers, their actions, and the songs born of the incident.Sitting with Channel 5 with Andrew Callaghan, Afroman, born Joseph Foreman, was candid in both his elation in defeating the defamation lawsuit brought by deputies from the Adams County Sheriff&rsquo;s Off]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/afroman-blasts-ohio-cops-who-raided-home-in-new-interview/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 13:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/afroman-blasts-ohio-cops-who-raided-home-in-new-interview/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Melania Trump’s Impromptu Epstein Denial Speech Leaves Social Media Suspicious]]></title><description><![CDATA[Getty Images/ Melania Trump / Donald Trump / Jeffrey Epstein / Ghislaine MaxwellMelania Trump left everyone in the country scratching their heads after delivering a surprise televised address from the White House, where she denied any connections to the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.<br />
During her impromptu press conference, Melania Trump stood in the same room where her husband, Donald Trump, delivered a garbled mess trying to sell his failing war with Iran, telling reporters that she &ldquo;n]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/melania-trumps-impromptu-epstein-denial-speech-leaves-social-media-suspicious/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 12:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/melania-trumps-impromptu-epstein-denial-speech-leaves-social-media-suspicious/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gucci Mane Disses Pooh Shiesty &amp; Big30 On &ldquo;Crash Dummy&rdquo;: Listen]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gucci Mane has taken aim at Pooh Shiesty and Big30 on wax, just days after they were arrested for allegedly kidnapping and robbing him.<br />
The 1017 boss released a hard-hitting new song on Friday (April 10) called &ldquo;Crash Dummy,&rdquo; which finds him addressing the Memphis rappers ambushing him at gunpoint earlier this year.<br />
&ldquo;Tell the truth, you went out like a real crash dummy / And after all that, boy, you still signed to me? / I&rsquo;m like Birdman and n*gga, this my Cash Money / An]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/gucci-mane-disses-pooh-shiesty-amp-big30-on-ldquocrash-dummyrdquo-listen/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 11:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/gucci-mane-disses-pooh-shiesty-amp-big30-on-ldquocrash-dummyrdquo-listen/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Report: Detroit Rapper Siditty Allegedly Shot &amp; Killed]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: @sidittyaszle / InstagramDetroit rapper Siditty has been allegedly shot and killed, according to reports.Qualeisha Barnes, also known as Siditty, was identified as the victim of multiple gunshot wounds in Atlanta on Wednesday morning. According to the Atlanta Police Department, officers responded to calls at Springside Plaves around 1:36 a.m., where they discovered the rapper inside a Range Rover suffering from gunshot wounds.Following the tragic news, members of Barnes&rsquo; family spo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/report-detroit-rapper-siditty-allegedly-shot-amp-killed/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 03:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/report-detroit-rapper-siditty-allegedly-shot-amp-killed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fetty Wap Talks New Album ‘Zavier,’ Says He’s Bridging Two Generations Of Fans]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Johnny Nunez / GettyFetty Wap is back like he never left.The New Jersey hitmaker recently sat down with OkayPlayer to discuss his new album, Zavier. The project marks his first full release since being released from prison and signals a fresh chapter for the Trap Queen rapper.It&rsquo;s been a minute since Fetty Wap had the streets this loud, but his catalog still speaks for itself. The 1738 artist was responsible for some of the biggest records of the mid-2010s, including &ldquo;Trap Qu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/fetty-wap-talks-new-album-zavier-says-hes-bridging-two-generations-of-fans/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 22:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/fetty-wap-talks-new-album-zavier-says-hes-bridging-two-generations-of-fans/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Afrika Bambaataa Dead At 68: Report]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: John Anderson / GettyAfrika Bambaataa, the pioneering Hip-Hop DJ considered by many to be a founding father of the culture, has died. He was 68.<br />
On Thursday (April 9), AllHipHop.com reported that Bambaataa, born Lance Taylor, died while hospitalized. The Rev. Dr. Kurtis Blow Walker, Executive Director of the Hip Hop Alliance, issued a statement acknowledging his passing.<br />
A cause of death has not been shared.<br />
Bambataa was a member of the infamous Black Spades gang in The Bronx, and would]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/afrika-bambaataa-dead-at-68-report/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 21:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/afrika-bambaataa-dead-at-68-report/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Afrika Bambaataa Dead At 67: Report]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: John Anderson / GettyAfrika Bambaataa, the pioneering Hip-Hop DJ considered by many to be a founding father of the culture, has died. He was 67.<br />
On Thursday (April 9), AllHipHop.com reported that Bambaataa, born Lance Taylor, died while hospitalized. A cause of death has not been shared.<br />
Bambataa was a member of the infamous Black Spades gang in The Bronx, and would eventually create the Universal Zulu Nation, which would subsequently help spread Hip-Hop culture across the globe. Known f]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/afrika-bambaataa-dead-at-67-report/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 21:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/afrika-bambaataa-dead-at-67-report/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[iShowSpeed Will Star In New Anime Written By ‘One Piece’ Showrunner Matt Owens]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kevin C. Cox / ishowspeed<br />
2024 and 2025&rsquo;s Streamer of the Year, iShowSpeed, continues to check things off on his growing list of accomplishments. The popular internet personality will be lending his voice and electric persona to yet-to-be-titled anime.While plot details remain a mystery, Variety exclusively reports that an animated version of iShowSpeed will be one of his first narrative-driven projects from Brian Roberts&rsquo; Big Shot Productions.<br />
Variety also reports that the co-showru]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/ishowspeed-will-star-in-new-anime-written-by-one-piece-showrunner-matt-owens/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 19:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/ishowspeed-will-star-in-new-anime-written-by-one-piece-showrunner-matt-owens/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pooh Shiesty Stays Behind Bars After Bond Denied, Father Also Arrested]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Paras Griffin / GettyThings are getting even uglier in Pooh Shiesty&rsquo;s latest run-in with the law.After being home for less than a year, the Back In Blood rapper is already serious legal trouble. Shiesty has been accused of robbing and kidnapping rapper Gucci Mane, allegedly forcing his way out of a deal with 1017 Records.According to reports, the incident dates back to January when Shiesty allegedly asked Gucci to pull up to a studio session. Once there, Shiesty is accused of holdi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/pooh-shiesty-stays-behind-bars-after-bond-denied-father-also-arrested/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 19:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/pooh-shiesty-stays-behind-bars-after-bond-denied-father-also-arrested/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Offset Sued Over Unpaid $100K Detroit Casino Loan]]></title><description><![CDATA[Offset, still recovering from gunshot wounds he suffered in Florida near the top of the week, was sued by a Detroit casino over a past $100,000 debt. According to a new report, Offset neglected to pay back the six-figure line of credit that he opened two years prior.TMZ has the exclusive report that Offset, real name Kiari Kendrell Cephus, was gambling at the MotorCity Casino Hotel in 2024 and asked the establishment for a $100,000 line of credit as he enjoyed the premises. According to the loan]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/offset-sued-over-unpaid-100k-detroit-casino-loan/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 19:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/offset-sued-over-unpaid-100k-detroit-casino-loan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dr. Dre Named To Forbes Billionaires List, Joins JAŸ-Z]]></title><description><![CDATA[One could be forgiven for assuming longtime superproducer Andre &ldquo;Dr. Dre&rdquo; Young has long since been a billionaire, but he just recently achieved the feat. Dr. Dre now joins JA&Yuml;-Z on Forbes&rsquo; billionaires list, and shared his rise to financial prominence in a new feature.Speaking with Forbes, Dr. Dre, 61, shared several quotes about his rise to fame, what he credits as being crucial to his success, and how he says he&rsquo;s never chased the money while honing his talents.Fr]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/dr-dre-named-to-forbes-billionaires-list-joins-ja-z/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 18:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/dr-dre-named-to-forbes-billionaires-list-joins-ja-z/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Donald Trump Blew Up Barack Obama’s Iran Deal, Now America’s Stuck With The Fallout]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: JAM STA ROSA / GettyPresident Donald Trump&rsquo;s hatred of former President Barack Obama caused him to undo all things that the finest president to grace the Oval Office ever created. As such, there is a raging debate on X (mama named it Twitter, so it will forever be Twitter) over what Trump&rsquo;s withdrawal from the Obama-negotiated Iran deal has cost America.&nbsp;Trump withdrew from the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, which placed strict limits on Iran&rsquo;s uranium enrichm]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/donald-trump-blew-up-barack-obamas-iran-deal-now-americas-stuck-with-the-fallout/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 16:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/donald-trump-blew-up-barack-obamas-iran-deal-now-americas-stuck-with-the-fallout/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rich Aunties &amp; Uncles: Latto Flexes Baby Shower Gifts]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Prince Williams / GettyLatto recently had her baby shower, and let&rsquo;s just say her friends and family did their big one.The Georgia Peach took to Instagram to flex some of the gifts she received, showing love to some of the people who celebrated her big day. Sexyy Red, G Herbo, Usher, T.I. and ore all sent present to help welcome the rapper&rsquo;s first child.Some of the standout gifts included a Gucci bag from Sexyy Red, jewelry from G Herbo, and luxury items from Neiman Marcus fr]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/rich-aunties-amp-uncles-latto-flexes-baby-shower-gifts/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 15:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/rich-aunties-amp-uncles-latto-flexes-baby-shower-gifts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Michael Jackson Fans Reacted Very Weirdly To His Daughter, Paris Jackson, Speaking About Her Dad]]></title><description><![CDATA[Getty Images / Paris Jackson / Michael JacksonFanbases are cool, but there are times they can absolutely do too damn much. Case in point, fans of the late King of Pop, Michael Jackson, acted really weird when speaking to his daughter, Paris Jackson.<br />
So-called fans of Michael Jackson left TikTok users stunned by their comments under a video post from Entertainment Tonight featuring an interview with the &ldquo;Thriller&rdquo; crafter&rsquo;s daughter.<br />
In the video, Paris Jackson was interviewed o]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/michael-jackson-fans-reacted-very-weirdly-to-his-daughter-paris-jackson-speaking-about-her-dad/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 00:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/michael-jackson-fans-reacted-very-weirdly-to-his-daughter-paris-jackson-speaking-about-her-dad/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cardi B Surprises Philadelphia Show With Meek Mill, Performs “Dreams And Nightmares”]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Gilbert Carrasquillo/Prince Williams / GettyCardi B understood the assignment, when your&rsquo;e in Philly, you bring out Meek Mill.The Bronx rapper has been doing her big one on the Little Miss Drama Tour, and the latest stop took her to the City of Brotherly Love. The show marked yet another sold-out night on the run, proving that Bardi&rsquo;s momentum isn&rsquo;t slowing down anytime soon.Cardi B hit the stage at the Xfinity Mobile Arena and ran through some of her biggest records wh]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/cardi-b-surprises-philadelphia-show-with-meek-mill-performs-dreams-and-nightmares/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 22:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/cardi-b-surprises-philadelphia-show-with-meek-mill-performs-dreams-and-nightmares/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Angel Reese Strips Down For New Victoria’s Secret Campaign]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Renell Medrano/ Victoria&rsquo;s Secret / Renell Medrano/ Victoria&rsquo;s SecretThe WNBA offseason is on now that the collective bargaining agreement has been ratified. Free agency opened on Monday, and Angel Reese was the first big news story, as the Chicago Sky announced she&rsquo;d been traded to the Atlanta Dream.<br />
Sounds like a &lsquo;dream&rsquo; come true for fans in A-Town as Reese&rsquo;s brand gets another boost with a more favorable team and environment in her third year in th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/angel-reese-strips-down-for-new-victorias-secret-campaign/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 20:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/angel-reese-strips-down-for-new-victorias-secret-campaign/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Does Offset Have A Gambling Problem?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Paras Griffin / GettyOffset getting shot outside the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel &amp; Casino in Hollywood, Florida, has already turned into one of the messiest Hip-Hop stories floating around right now. Still, the bigger conversation supposedly isn&rsquo;t just about the shooting itself. Folks are speculating that Offset could allegedly have a gambling problem.<br />
According to police and multiple reports, the incident followed some kind of altercation, and while Offset&rsquo;s injuries were d]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/does-offset-have-a-gambling-problem/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 20:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/does-offset-have-a-gambling-problem/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[50 Cent Bringing His Story To Hulu With New Docuseries]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Gilbert Flores / Getty50 Cent is taking a brief break from trolling to focus on a new docuseries set to land in Hulu.After previously releasing a Netflix docuseries centered on the downfall of Diddy, the New York rapper is now turning the camera on his own story. The upcoming series will reportedly highlight how 50 Cent rose &ldquo;from the streets of Queens to global cultural dominance.&rdquo;The project is directed by Mandon Lovett, who has contributed to several documentaries and docu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/50-cent-bringing-his-story-to-hulu-with-new-docuseries/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 19:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/50-cent-bringing-his-story-to-hulu-with-new-docuseries/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thanks, Donald Trump:  As Gas Prices Continue To Skyrocket, Amazon, UPS, FedEx, &amp; USPS Are Adding Fuel Surcharges]]></title><description><![CDATA[SOPA Images / Gas Prices<br />
Donald Trump&rsquo;s stupid and very much illegal war with Iran is currently on ice thanks to a shaky 2-week cease-fire. Americans continue to feel the pain at the pump, and now will feel the sting in the form of surcharges from Amazon, UPS, FedEx, and the USPS.As fuel costs continue to surge across America, major delivery and logistics services like Amazon, UPS, and the USPS announced new and updated surcharges as a direct result of shipping and transporting goods becom]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/thanks-donald-trump-as-gas-prices-continue-to-skyrocket-amazon-ups-fedex-amp-usps-are-adding-fuel-surcharges/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 19:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/thanks-donald-trump-as-gas-prices-continue-to-skyrocket-amazon-ups-fedex-amp-usps-are-adding-fuel-surcharges/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pharrell Unveils Louis Vuitton LV Tactic Runner, But Sneakerheads Aren’t All The Way Sold]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: LOUIS VUITTON / Louis VuittonPharrell Williams is continuing his run at Louis Vuitton, but his latest sneaker drop is already dividing opinion online.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/pharrell-unveils-louis-vuitton-lv-tactic-runner-but-sneakerheads-arent-all-the-way-sold/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 18:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/pharrell-unveils-louis-vuitton-lv-tactic-runner-but-sneakerheads-arent-all-the-way-sold/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Queen Latifah To Host The 52nd Annual American Music Awards]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Paras Griffin / GettyQueen Latifah has been one of the few music artists from the late 1900&rsquo;s to keep herself relevant throughout the decades and well into the 2020&rsquo;s and thanks to her tireless work ethic the Grammy award winning artist has been tapped to host the 2026 American Music Awards.According to Deadline, the ageless Hip-Hop icon will be taking on the role of hostess when the 52nd annual American Music Awards come Memorial Day, May 25, 2026. Luckil for her this isn&rs]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/queen-latifah-to-host-the-52nd-annual-american-music-awards/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 18:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/queen-latifah-to-host-the-52nd-annual-american-music-awards/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The ‘New York Times’ Keeps Sanewashing Trump’s Mess]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Xinhua News Agency / GettyThe New York Times has gone from being a trusted news source to a publication willing to omit parts of President Trump&rsquo;s statements to make them appear coherent and less volatile.&nbsp;The process, as the Daily Kos notes, is called &ldquo;sanewashing,&rdquo; and the New York Times and other publications have been guilty of it during both of Trump&rsquo;s terms in office.&nbsp;Daily Kos reports that on Easter Sunday Trump sent out a Truth Social post readin]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/the-new-york-times-keeps-sanewashing-trumps-mess/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 18:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/the-new-york-times-keeps-sanewashing-trumps-mess/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Steph Curry Links With Sotheby’s For A Sneaker “Free Agency” Auction]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Sotheby&rsquo;s / Courtesy of Sotheby&rsquo;sSteph Curry has been the hottest sneaker free agent on the market for quite some time now and while he continues to ponder on which brand he&rsquo;ll be calling home for the remainder of his career, he&rsquo;s been having fun breaking out all kinds of sneakers from various eras of the NBA over the past few months.Now Chef Curry will be getting in the kitchen with Sotheby&rsquo;s to serve up some of his game-worn sneakers to the highest bidders]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/steph-curry-links-with-sothebys-for-a-sneaker-free-agency-auction/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 18:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/steph-curry-links-with-sothebys-for-a-sneaker-free-agency-auction/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ms. Jackson Is Nasty?: Mr. Marcus Says Janet Jackson Recognized Him At Essence Fest]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mr. Marcus, an adult performer and adult film director who dominated the 1990s as a leading man, surely had fans from all walks of life. In a recent interview, Mr. Marcus revealed that Janet Jackson recognized him after running into her backstage in New Orleans.Mr. Marcus, 55, sat down with The Art of The Dialogue to discuss his career in adult films and other aspects of his life that fans aren&rsquo;t aware of. In one portion of the chat that has since grown legs online, Marcus, real name Jesse]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/ms-jackson-is-nasty-mr-marcus-says-janet-jackson-recognized-him-at-essence-fest/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 17:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/ms-jackson-is-nasty-mr-marcus-says-janet-jackson-recognized-him-at-essence-fest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Offset Hits Back At Lil Tjay Calling Him A Rat After Shooting Incident]]></title><description><![CDATA[Offset and Lil Tjay are continuing to hurl shots at each other, extending the beef that could&rsquo;ve hit a dangerous zenith after a recent shooting incident. With Lil Tjay calling Offset a &ldquo;rat,&rdquo; the Atlanta rapper responded to his New York rival on social media.Offset, 34, and Lil Tjay, 24, have been involved in a feud that is seemingly related to owed monies, but things came to a head recently after &lsquo;Set was shot and injured near a Florida casino. While the former Migos rap]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/offset-hits-back-at-lil-tjay-calling-him-a-rat-after-shooting-incident/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/offset-hits-back-at-lil-tjay-calling-him-a-rat-after-shooting-incident/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kanye West Former Body Guard Demanding Close To $1 Million]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Kanye West Purchases Second City In Wyoming To Bring Yeezy Production / Kanye West Purchases Second City In Wyoming To Bring Yeezy Production To The USKanye West is facing yet another legal issue as a former security guard claims he is owed money.According to TMZ, Jonothan Monroe, who worked as West&rsquo;s security guard in 2021, alleges that he was never fully paid for his services. Monroe also claims he was not compensated for overtime hours while working for the Chicago rapper.In cou]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/kanye-west-former-body-guard-demanding-close-to-1-million/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 16:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/kanye-west-former-body-guard-demanding-close-to-1-million/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kanye West Claims Nobody Can Beat Him In A Verzuz Battle]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kanye West has weighed in on the age-old debate over who (if anybody) could beat him in a Verzuz battle &mdash; and his answer is the most Kanye answer ever.<br />
The Chicago rap icon made a surprise appearance at Deon Cole&rsquo;s comedy show at Hollywood Improv on Tuesday (April 7), where he hung out on stage and loosely interacted with Cole and fellow comedian Ocean Glapion throughout the night.<br />
When asked if by Glapion if there is any artist out there that he views as a worthy Verzuz oopponent, Y]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/kanye-west-claims-nobody-can-beat-him-in-a-verzuz-battle/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 14:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/kanye-west-claims-nobody-can-beat-him-in-a-verzuz-battle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lil Tjay Calls Offset A “Rat” After Being Arrested Over Casino Shooting]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lil Tjay has hit out at Offset after being arrested in connection with the former Migos rapper&rsquo;s shooting.<br />
Offset was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries on Monday evening (April 6) after being shot outside the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel &amp; Casino in Hollywood, Florida.<br />
Police said that Tjay, who has been feuding with the &ldquo;Ric Flair Drip&rdquo; rapper in recent years, was arrested and &ldquo;charged in connection with the incident,&rdquo; according to NBC News.<br />
He is acc]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/lil-tjay-calls-offset-a-rat-after-being-arrested-over-casino-shooting/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 13:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/lil-tjay-calls-offset-a-rat-after-being-arrested-over-casino-shooting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jay-Z's Former Friend Larry Johnson Makes WILD Claims About Jay-Z and Beyoncé]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jay-Z's Former Friend Larry Johnson Makes WILD Claims About Jay-Z and Beyoncé]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/jay-zs-former-friend-larry-johnson-makes-wild-claims-about-jay-z-and-beyonc/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 04:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/jay-zs-former-friend-larry-johnson-makes-wild-claims-about-jay-z-and-beyonc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NYC Judge Orders Release Of Man Convicted In Jam Master Jay Murder Case]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: CHARLY TRIBALLEAU / GettyA major new turn has hit one of hip-hop&rsquo;s longest-running murder cases, as a New York City judge has ordered the release of a man who was previously convicted in the killing of Jam Master Jay, the legendary DJ of Run-DMC.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/nyc-judge-orders-release-of-man-convicted-in-jam-master-jay-murder-case/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 03:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/nyc-judge-orders-release-of-man-convicted-in-jam-master-jay-murder-case/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jay Electronica Barks On Booing Fans, Hops Into The Crowd For The Fade Delivery]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jay Electronica is currently on tour, but there was a recent hiccup at a concert stop that almost took a confrontational turn. Frustrated by fans booing him during an acapella portion of his set, Jay Electronica called out the crowd and later hopped into the throng.Jay Electronica&rsquo;s tour stopped in Los Angeles on April 4, and a video of the New Orleans native launching into a rendition of &ldquo;Exhibit C&rdquo; surfaced. In the clip, Electronica attempts to recite his verse from the song]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/jay-electronica-barks-on-booing-fans-hops-into-the-crowd-for-the-fade-delivery/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 03:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/jay-electronica-barks-on-booing-fans-hops-into-the-crowd-for-the-fade-delivery/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wireless Festival Canceled After UK Government Uninvited Kanye West]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: ROBYN BECK / GettyLooks like the UK is not ready to forgive Kanye West for his past just yet.Organizers of London&rsquo;s Wireless Festival announced that this year&rsquo;s show was canceled due to the Chicago rapper being barred from entering the country. &ldquo;As a result of the Home Office denying YE entry into the United Kingdom, Wireless Festival is cancelled,&rdquo; says the statement. &ldquo;All ticket holders will receive an automatic full refund.&rdquo;They continued, &ldquo;As]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/wireless-festival-canceled-after-uk-government-uninvited-kanye-west/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 22:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/wireless-festival-canceled-after-uk-government-uninvited-kanye-west/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pretends To Be Shocked:  New Video Catches ICE Agents Lying]]></title><description><![CDATA[Star Tribune via Getty Images / ICE / DHSICE agents lying about an incident they were involved in? No one should be surprised. A new video obtained by the&nbsp;New York Times&nbsp;contradicts claims made by the Trump administration, accusing an immigrant of attempted murder.<br />
A new video obtained by the publication could potentially lead to two Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents facing criminal charges.<br />
Back in January, Venezuelan immigrant Julio C. Sosa-Celis was shot in the leg in]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/pretends-to-be-shocked-new-video-catches-ice-agents-lying/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 22:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/pretends-to-be-shocked-new-video-catches-ice-agents-lying/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lil Pun Struggles With Big Pun &amp; Fat Joe Bars - How'd He Do?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lil Pun Struggles With Big Pun &amp; Fat Joe Bars - How'd He Do?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/lil-pun-struggles-with-big-pun-amp-fat-joe-bars-howd-he-do/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 21:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/lil-pun-struggles-with-big-pun-amp-fat-joe-bars-howd-he-do/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lil Tjay CrashesOut, Calls Offset A Rat For Saying He Sh👁️t Him]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lil Tjay CrashesOut, Calls Offset A Rat For Saying He Sh👁️t Him]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/lil-tjay-crashesout-calls-offset-a-rat-for-saying-he-sht-him/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 20:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/lil-tjay-crashesout-calls-offset-a-rat-for-saying-he-sht-him/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Aubrey O’Day Claps Back At Trolls Over Kanye West Concert Appearance]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Amanda Edwards / GettyAubrey O&rsquo;Day is standing on business after facing criticism online for attending a Kanye West concert.The former Danity Kane singer caught backlash after she was spotted at Ye&rsquo;s show in Los Angeles. Much of the criticism stems from sexual allegations made against West last year by his former assistant, Lauren Pisciotta.People online questioned her decision to attend, as O&rsquo;Day has spoken previously about allegedly being sexually assaulted by Diddy.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/aubrey-oday-claps-back-at-trolls-over-kanye-west-concert-appearance/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 20:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/aubrey-oday-claps-back-at-trolls-over-kanye-west-concert-appearance/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Isaiah Rashad Announces New Album ‘It’s Been Awful’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Isaiah Rashad is making his long-awaited return next month with his first album in five years.<br />
The Tennessee native has announced his new album It&rsquo;s Been Awful, which will be released on May 1 via Top Dawg Entertainment and Warner Records.<br />
Along with a cinematic trailer for the project, which depicts Rashad limping across a field after a vicious attack, the TDE MC has launched pre-saves for the lead single &ldquo;Same Sh!t,&rdquo; set to drop soon.<br />
It also appears that Zaywop is plotting a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/isaiah-rashad-announces-new-album-its-been-awful/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 19:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/isaiah-rashad-announces-new-album-its-been-awful/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[David Schwimmer Thanks Companies Pulling Out of Wireless Festival In Protest of Kanye West]]></title><description><![CDATA[Getty Images / Kanye West / David SchwimmerFriends actor David Schwimmer had plenty to say about the controversy surrounding Kanye West and his now-canceled three-night headlining performance at the Wireless Festival.Taking to Instagram, the actor, who is of Jewish faith, thanked the companies, Pepsi, PayPal, Diageo (also Rockstar Energy), for their &ldquo;moral clarity&rdquo; after they pulled out of the UK&rsquo;s Wireless Festival as official sponsors after it was announced he would be headli]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/david-schwimmer-thanks-companies-pulling-out-of-wireless-festival-in-protest-of-kanye-west/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 18:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/david-schwimmer-thanks-companies-pulling-out-of-wireless-festival-in-protest-of-kanye-west/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Instagram Will Be Reading DMs, Privacy Removed Totally]]></title><description><![CDATA[Instagram Will Be Reading DMs, Privacy Removed Totally]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/instagram-will-be-reading-dms-privacy-removed-totally/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 18:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/instagram-will-be-reading-dms-privacy-removed-totally/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lil Kim's Ex Tayy Brown Apologizes For Lying &amp; Saying She Ruined His Rap Career]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lil Kim's Ex Tayy Brown Apologizes For Lying &amp; Saying She Ruined His Rap Career]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/lil-kims-ex-tayy-brown-apologizes-for-lying-amp-saying-she-ruined-his-rap-career/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 17:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/lil-kims-ex-tayy-brown-apologizes-for-lying-amp-saying-she-ruined-his-rap-career/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kanye West Banned From UK, Forcing Wireless Festival To Cancel]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wireless Festival has been canceled after its headliner, Kanye West, was denied entry into the UK.<br />
The London-based rap and R&amp;B festival announced in a statement on Tuesday (April 7): &ldquo;As a result of the Home Office banning YE from entering the United Kingdom, Wireless Festival has been forced to cancel. All ticket holders will recieve an automatic full refund.&rdquo;<br />
The shock move follows mounting pressure from major sponsors, campaign groups and even UK leaders over the festival&rsq]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/kanye-west-banned-from-uk-forcing-wireless-festival-to-cancel/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 16:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/kanye-west-banned-from-uk-forcing-wireless-festival-to-cancel/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Quavo Appears To Send Prayers To Offset After Shooting News]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Carol Lee Rose/FilmMagic / Carol Lee Rose/FilmMagicQuavo appears to be sending prayers to his former Migos groupmate Offset following news about a shooting.On Monday night (April 6), reports surfaces claiming that Offset was shot outside a casino in Florida. Early reports state that the Atlanta rapper is currently in stable condition.Shortly after the news broke, his team released a statement confirming the incident to TMZ. Saying that the rapper, &ldquo;was shot and is currently at the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/quavo-appears-to-send-prayers-to-offset-after-shooting-news/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 15:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/quavo-appears-to-send-prayers-to-offset-after-shooting-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Offset Shot Outside Florida Casino]]></title><description><![CDATA[Offset has been hospitalized after being shot outside a casino in Hollywood, Florida.<br />
The attack occured on Monday evening (April 6) in the valet area of the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel &amp; Casino, according to the Seminole Police Department. The former Migos rapper suffered non-life-threatening injuries and is currently in a stable condition.<br />
&ldquo;We can confirm Offset was shot and is currently at the hospital receiving medical care,&rdquo; a spokesperson for Offset said in a statement to the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/offset-shot-outside-florida-casino/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 15:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/offset-shot-outside-florida-casino/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Department Of War Staff Reframed Department of War Crimes By Troops]]></title><description><![CDATA[Department of War Secretary Pete Hegseth has rankled several military service members with his directives handed down by President Donald Trump. Among some members, the department has been given an unfavorable nickname: the Department of War Crimes, in mockery of Secretary Pete Hegseth.As spotted by The Daily Beast, former Marine and current member of Congress Rep. Seth Moulton, told MS Now that troops have renamed Secretary Pete Hegseth&rsquo;s department among themselves.From The Daily Beast:&]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/department-of-war-staff-reframed-department-of-war-crimes-by-troops/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 15:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/department-of-war-staff-reframed-department-of-war-crimes-by-troops/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lil Tjay Not Shot Nor Involved In Offset Shooting, Says Rep]]></title><description><![CDATA[News went wide on Monday that Offset was shot near a Florida casino alongside unconfirmed chatter that fellow rapper Lil Tjay was also hit. A representative for Lil Tjay has issued a statement which revealed that his client was not shot nor involved in the Offset incident.According to Lil Tjay&rsquo;s lawyer, Dawn M. Florio, her client was not in the valet area of the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel &amp; Casino, where the shooting reportedly took place.From Florio&rsquo;s Instagram:Lil Tjay has not be]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/lil-tjay-not-shot-nor-involved-in-offset-shooting-says-rep/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 14:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/lil-tjay-not-shot-nor-involved-in-offset-shooting-says-rep/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Offset Shot Near Florida Casino, Lil Tjay Reportedly Shot At Same Location]]></title><description><![CDATA[In developing news, Offset was reportedly shot near a Florida casino on Monday (April 6), and there are rumors that Lil Tjay was also injured in a shooting. As the facts tumble in, we can say that Offset is said to be recovering and in stable condition.According to a breaking report from TMZ, Offset was shot near the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel &amp; Casino in the town of Hollywood. While the details of the shooting are scant at the moment, authorities and medical teams responded swiftly to the sce]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/offset-shot-near-florida-casino-lil-tjay-reportedly-shot-at-same-location/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 05:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/offset-shot-near-florida-casino-lil-tjay-reportedly-shot-at-same-location/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Luke Cage To Return In Season 3 Of ‘Daredevil: Born Again,’ Iron Fist Too But Whatever]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: David Lee / NetflixThe second season to Daredevil: Born Again is still a few weeks away from concluding but already anticipation is building for season 3 as some fan-favorite superheroes were spotted on the set of what could be Daredevil&rsquo;s final season.According to Variety, both Mike Colter (Luke Cage) and Finn Jones (Iron Fist) were seen on the set for season 3 of Daredevil: Born Again alongside Krystin Ritter (Jessica Jones) fueling speculation that the upcoming installment of Bo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/luke-cage-to-return-in-season-3-of-daredevil-born-again-iron-fist-too-but-whatever/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 01:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/luke-cage-to-return-in-season-3-of-daredevil-born-again-iron-fist-too-but-whatever/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mase Doesn’t Speak To Anyone From Bad Boy Records For Not Holding Diddy Accountable]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Bryan Steffy / GettyMase recently opened up about distancing himself from Bad Boy Records amid the ongoing controversy surrounding Diddy.During an episode of the It Is What It Is podcast, the former Bad Boy MC was asked whether he still keeps in touch with anyone from the label. Mase kept it a buck, saying he no longer stays connected because he believes people were aware of Diddy&rsquo;s actions and failed to hold him accountable.&ldquo;I don&rsquo;t keep in touch with everybody. I thin]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/mase-doesnt-speak-to-anyone-from-bad-boy-records-for-not-holding-diddy-accountable/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 00:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/mase-doesnt-speak-to-anyone-from-bad-boy-records-for-not-holding-diddy-accountable/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Megan Thee Stallion Returns To The Stage Following Health Scare]]></title><description><![CDATA[Theo Wargo / Megan Thee StallionMegan Thee Stallion returned to the Moulin Rouge! The Musical stage on Thursday, following a health scare that had the Hotties very worried.The leader of the Hot Girl movement is back in action on the Moulin Rouge! The Musical stage after a medical emergency cut the second night as Zidler in the Broadway musical.<br />
The Hotties were very worried when Thee Stallion&rsquo;s hairstylist, Kellon Deryck, took to social media to confirm that his client and friend was in th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/megan-thee-stallion-returns-to-the-stage-following-health-scare/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 00:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/megan-thee-stallion-returns-to-the-stage-following-health-scare/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Conway The Machine Tosses Griselda Pic Off Stage!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Conway The Machine Tosses Griselda Pic Off Stage!]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/conway-the-machine-tosses-griselda-pic-off-stage/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 23:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/conway-the-machine-tosses-griselda-pic-off-stage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[T.I.'s Son Domani Talks Fatherhood And How Having A Daughter Changed His Worldview]]></title><description><![CDATA[T.I.'s Son Domani Talks Fatherhood And How Having A Daughter Changed His Worldview]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/tis-son-domani-talks-fatherhood-and-how-having-a-daughter-changed-his-worldview/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 23:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/tis-son-domani-talks-fatherhood-and-how-having-a-daughter-changed-his-worldview/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[You Can Finally Say Goodbye To Your Embarrassing Gmail Address, Here’s How To Change It]]></title><description><![CDATA[SOPA Images / Google / Gmail<br />
Are you one of the many people who have been stuck with the Gmail address you made when you were an immature teen? Google is finally letting you change that mistake.<br />
Google has announced that beginning in April, you can now change your email address, meaning you no longer have to open another account.<br />
In a video shared on Google&rsquo;s YouTube account, a spokesperson announced the company is &ldquo;rolling out a way to change your&nbsp;Google Account&nbsp;username w]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/you-can-finally-say-goodbye-to-your-embarrassing-gmail-address-heres-how-to-change-it/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 22:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/you-can-finally-say-goodbye-to-your-embarrassing-gmail-address-heres-how-to-change-it/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[King Troll Is Home: 6ix9ine Celebrates Prison Release At Florida Strip Club]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: @6ix9ine / Instagram6ix9ine&rsquo;s &ldquo;First Day Out&rdquo; didn&rsquo;t involve hitting the studio; instead, he headed straight to the strip club.Less than 24 hours after being released from the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn, the New York rapper was spotted celebrating at Booby Trap in Florida. The video shows Tekashi partying with friends.The Bushwick tattletale served three months violating his federal probation after pleading guilty to possessing cocaine and MDMA. Bef]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/king-troll-is-home-6ix9ine-celebrates-prison-release-at-florida-strip-club/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 22:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/king-troll-is-home-6ix9ine-celebrates-prison-release-at-florida-strip-club/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Satellite Firm Blocks Iran War Images After Trump Request]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Xinhua News Agency / GettyA satellite firm announced that it was placing an indefinite hold on the availability of images from Iran and the surrounding areas in the Middle East to the public. It stated that it was complying with a request from the Trump administration.Planet Labs, which is based in California, made the announcement in an email on Saturday (April 4). Images of Iran and other areas currently in the midst of the conflict between Iran and the United States and Israel. The em]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/satellite-firm-blocks-iran-war-images-after-trump-request/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 22:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/satellite-firm-blocks-iran-war-images-after-trump-request/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Here’s How You Can Talk To Lego’s New J.E.D.I., Mark Hamill]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lego / Mark Hamill<br />
Hey Star Wars fan, did you ever want to speak with an actual Jedi? Well, LEGO is giving a few lucky builders an opportunity to speak with the most legendary Jedi Knight of them all, Mark Hamill.<br />
The Lego Group announced it is joining forces with actor Mark Hamill, best known for his iconic role as Luke Skywalker in the Star Wars movie franchise, bringing him on as their new Junior Executive Director of Information (J.E.D.I.)!<br />
As part of his new position, Hamill will serve as a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/heres-how-you-can-talk-to-legos-new-jedi-mark-hamill/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 21:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/heres-how-you-can-talk-to-legos-new-jedi-mark-hamill/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jake Paul Aims To Respond To Druski With Blackface?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jake Paul, allegedly a boxer, is looking to move into the world of comedic skits that Druski currently dominates. In response to Druski&rsquo;s recent drop mocking conservative-leaning white women, Jake Paul says that he&rsquo;s hoping to respond to the comedian&rsquo;s video with one of his own.Jake Paul recently appeared on Theo Von&rsquo;s This Past Weekend program, discussing a variety of topics. Early on in the chat, Von brings up Druski&rsquo;s polarizing skit and praises the genius of it,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/jake-paul-aims-to-respond-to-druski-with-blackface/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 20:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/jake-paul-aims-to-respond-to-druski-with-blackface/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DaBaby Checks Fan For Painting Of His Daughters]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Kevin Rawls / Radio One DigitalDaBaby doesn&rsquo;t play about family, especially when it comes to his little queens.At a recent show, a fan tried to gift the Charlotte rapper with a painting of his two daughters. In the video, he appears to decline the offer and walk away without any explanation. Shortly after, DaBaby went online to explain why he chose to decline the painting.&ldquo;Y&rsquo;all getting on my motherf*cking nerves, talking about buddy with his painting of my two daughter]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/dababy-checks-fan-for-painting-of-his-daughters/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 20:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/dababy-checks-fan-for-painting-of-his-daughters/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comedian Chico Bean Says Earthquake Gave Him Anti-Cancelation Advice]]></title><description><![CDATA[Comedian Chico Bean Says Earthquake Gave Him Anti-Cancelation Advice]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/comedian-chico-bean-says-earthquake-gave-him-anti-cancelation-advice/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 19:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/comedian-chico-bean-says-earthquake-gave-him-anti-cancelation-advice/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[President Donald Trump Shuts Down Health Rumors With A Round Of Golf]]></title><description><![CDATA[President Donald Trump and the ongoing chatter of his health and mental state found their way into trending news streams this past weekend. While it later came out that President Donald Trump was not admitted to the Walter Reed Military Medical Center, other questions have since been sparked in the wake of the happenings on Easter Sunday.As reported by TMZ, President Donald Trump was upright and well according to photos from Easter Sunday, debunking the chatter that he was hospitalized at Walter]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/president-donald-trump-shuts-down-health-rumors-with-a-round-of-golf/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 18:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/president-donald-trump-shuts-down-health-rumors-with-a-round-of-golf/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jay Electronica Jumps Into Crowd &amp; Confronts Fans For Booing Him At L.A. Show: &ldquo;They P*ssy!&rdquo;]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jay Electronica did not take kindly to being booed at his show in Los Angeles over the weekend as he jumped into the crowd to confront the hecklers.<br />
The Roc Nation rapper&rsquo;s concert at The Compound on Saturday (April 4) went south when some attendees began booing him for performing &ldquo;Exhibit C&rdquo; acapella instead of over the Just Blaze beat.<br />
Footage from the concert posted on social media showed Jay halting his set and taking issue with the crowd&rsquo;s response, saying: &ldquo;If]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/jay-electronica-jumps-into-crowd-amp-confronts-fans-for-booing-him-at-la-show-ldquothey-pssyrdquo/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 18:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/jay-electronica-jumps-into-crowd-amp-confronts-fans-for-booing-him-at-la-show-ldquothey-pssyrdquo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jay Electronica Goes Off On Fan Using Freestyle]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jay Electronica Goes Off On Fan Using Freestyle]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/jay-electronica-goes-off-on-fan-using-freestyle/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/jay-electronica-goes-off-on-fan-using-freestyle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Actor Brian Cox Keeps It All The Way Real About Donald Trump &amp; Patriarchy In American]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jane Barlow &ndash; PA Images / Brian CoxDuring a recent interview with The Times of London, speaking on his directorial debut,&nbsp;Glenrothan, and boy did he keep it all the way real about Donald Trump and America as a country.<br />
The Succession star isn&rsquo;t one to bite his tongue. He famously called Johnny Depp &ldquo;overrated,&rdquo; prompting him to turn down a role in Pirates of the Caribbean. Cox also clowned Joaquin Phoenix&rsquo;s performance in Napoleon, calling it &ldquo;appalling.&]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/actor-brian-cox-keeps-it-all-the-way-real-about-donald-trump-amp-patriarchy-in-american/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 17:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/actor-brian-cox-keeps-it-all-the-way-real-about-donald-trump-amp-patriarchy-in-american/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Actor Brian Cox Keeps It All The Way Real About Donald Trump &amp; Patriarchy In America]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jane Barlow &ndash; PA Images / Brian CoxDuring a recent interview with The Times of London, speaking on his directorial debut,&nbsp;Glenrothan, and boy did he keep it all the way real about Donald Trump and America as a country.<br />
The Succession star isn&rsquo;t one to bite his tongue. He famously called Johnny Depp &ldquo;overrated,&rdquo; prompting him to turn down a role in Pirates of the Caribbean. Cox also clowned Joaquin Phoenix&rsquo;s performance in Napoleon, calling it &ldquo;appalling.&]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/actor-brian-cox-keeps-it-all-the-way-real-about-donald-trump-amp-patriarchy-in-america/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 17:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/actor-brian-cox-keeps-it-all-the-way-real-about-donald-trump-amp-patriarchy-in-america/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cam’ron Says JAŸ-Z Aimed Subliminal Shot At Him On “Otis” Because Of Kanye West]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Theo Wargo / GettyOG Hip-Hoppers know that JA&Yuml;-Z and Cam&rsquo;ron have had a checkered past due to the animosity that brewed between them after Dame Dash signed Cam and Dipset to Roc-A-Fella Records in the early 2000s, and while the two never actually exchanged diss tracks, Cam recalls Hova throwing some subliminal shots at him in the late 2010s.In his recent episode of Talk With Flee, Cam revealed that back when JA&Yuml;-Z and Kanye West had the game in a chokehold with their duet]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/camron-says-ja-z-aimed-subliminal-shot-at-him-on-otis-because-of-kanye-west/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 16:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/camron-says-ja-z-aimed-subliminal-shot-at-him-on-otis-because-of-kanye-west/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lizzo Reveals She Waited On First Grammy Win To Lose Her Virginity]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Jamie McCarthy / GettyLizzo is opening up about a deeply personal chapter of her life &mdash; and doing it in a way that has the internet talking. The singer recently revealed that she lost her virginity in her 30&rsquo;s after making herself a promise years earlier.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/lizzo-reveals-she-waited-on-first-grammy-win-to-lose-her-virginity/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 16:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/lizzo-reveals-she-waited-on-first-grammy-win-to-lose-her-virginity/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kanye West’s ‘Bully’ First-Week Sales Are In As Deluxe Edition Nears]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kanye West&lsquo;s Bully has made a decent splash on the Billboard 200 despite the whirlwind of controversy leading up to its release.<br />
The album has debuted at number two on the chart after earning 152,000 equivalent units in its first week, according to Billboard. Of that figure, 96,000 came from streaming (98.43 million on-demand official streams) while 56,000 comprised of traditional sales.<br />
Ye was denied the top spot by K-Pop sensation BTS, whose 10th album ARIRANG earned 187,000 equivalent u]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/kanye-wests-bully-first-week-sales-are-in-as-deluxe-edition-nears/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 16:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/kanye-wests-bully-first-week-sales-are-in-as-deluxe-edition-nears/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kanye West Album ‘BULLY’ First-Week Sales Have Been Announced]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Revolt / RevoltKanye West dropped his latest project, BULLY, about a week ago, and now the numbers are in.According to Billboard, the Chicago rapper&rsquo;s new album landed on the Billboard 200 after moving 152K album units in its first week. Of those units, 96K came from streaming, while 56K came from pure album sales.The numbers mark a bounce-back for Ye compared to his last two releases. The first installment of Vultures 1 moved 148K units in its first week, while Vultures 2 sold 107]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/kanye-west-album-bully-first-week-sales-have-been-announced/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 15:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/kanye-west-album-bully-first-week-sales-have-been-announced/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shaq Gets Rick Ross's MMG Blessing With New Chain - Live On TV!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Shaq Gets Rick Ross's MMG Blessing With New Chain - Live On TV!]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/shaq-gets-rick-rosss-mmg-blessing-with-new-chain-live-on-tv/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 12:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/shaq-gets-rick-rosss-mmg-blessing-with-new-chain-live-on-tv/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jay Electronica Cusses Out Crowd For Booing Him]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jay Electronica Cusses Out Crowd For Booing Him]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/jay-electronica-cusses-out-crowd-for-booing-him/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 03:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/jay-electronica-cusses-out-crowd-for-booing-him/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[OJ Da Juiceman Out Of Jail, Manager Promises New Music On The Way]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Prince Williams / GettyOJ Da Juiceman found himself battling a legal matter last month that landed him behind bars, but now, the &ldquo;Make tha Trap Say Aye&rdquo; artist is free. According to OJ Da Juiceman&rsquo;s manager, the veteran rapper is prepping new music to be released soon.TMZ reports that OJ da Juiceman, real name Otis Whitfield Williams Jr., first ran afoul of the law back in March after he was witnessed in Georgia weaving in and out of traffic and allegedly pointing a gun]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/oj-da-juiceman-out-of-jail-manager-promises-new-music-on-the-way/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2026 20:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/oj-da-juiceman-out-of-jail-manager-promises-new-music-on-the-way/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chico Bean Talks Mike Epps, Comedy, Gives Therapy And Also His Top 5 DOA]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chico Bean Talks Mike Epps, Comedy, Gives Therapy And Also His Top 5 DOA]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/chico-bean-talks-mike-epps-comedy-gives-therapy-and-also-his-top-5-doa/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2026 20:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/chico-bean-talks-mike-epps-comedy-gives-therapy-and-also-his-top-5-doa/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sexyy Red Dances With Black Cowboy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sexyy Red Dances With Black Cowboy]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/sexyy-red-dances-with-black-cowboy/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2026 19:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/sexyy-red-dances-with-black-cowboy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Charleston White Disses Gucci Mane, Praises Pooh Shiesty]]></title><description><![CDATA[Charleston White Disses Gucci Mane, Praises Pooh Shiesty]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/charleston-white-disses-gucci-mane-praises-pooh-shiesty/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2026 19:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/charleston-white-disses-gucci-mane-praises-pooh-shiesty/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[President Donald Trump Hurls Expletives At Iran On Easter Sunday]]></title><description><![CDATA[President Donald Trump took to his Truth Social platform and delivered a stark message to Iran, using harsh language and warning of an uptick in aggression. In the Truth Social post, President Donald Trump appeared to deliberately use language aimed at worshippers of Islam by using a familiar phrase and demanding the opening of the Strait of Hormuz.<br />
On Easter (April 5) at 8:30 AM ET, President Donald Trump wrote the following:Tuesday will be Power Plant Day and Bridge Day, all wrapped up in one,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/president-donald-trump-hurls-expletives-at-iran-on-easter-sunday/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2026 19:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/president-donald-trump-hurls-expletives-at-iran-on-easter-sunday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BAM! Time To Switch Sports!]]></title><description><![CDATA[BAM! Time To Switch Sports!]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/bam-time-to-switch-sports/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2026 21:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/bam-time-to-switch-sports/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trick Daddy’s Performance During Alpha Kappa Alpha Conference Shut Down Early]]></title><description><![CDATA[Prince Williams / Trick DaddyTrick Daddy totally ignored the guidelines put in place while performing at an Alpha Kappa Alpha conference.<br />
In the year of our lord, 2026 AD, why in the world are you booking Trick Daddy to perform for aunties and grannies at an Alpha Kappa Alpha conference?<br />
That is the question many people are asking after footage of the performance, featuring the Miami rapper reciting his very obscene lyrics, leading to a mass exodus of attendees before his performance was eventua]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/trick-daddys-performance-during-alpha-kappa-alpha-conference-shut-down-early/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2026 18:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/trick-daddys-performance-during-alpha-kappa-alpha-conference-shut-down-early/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hip-Hop Wired Presents: CRT FRSH (Certified Fresh) Playlist 4.3.26]]></title><description><![CDATA[Salute to the entire Hip-Hop Wired Nation! We&rsquo;re back with CRT FRSH, also known as Certified Fresh, our playlist where we feature acts you know and acts you need to know. We&rsquo;ve been away for a while, and there is a lot of music that we&rsquo;ve missed over the months, but CRT FRSH is here to stay, so let&rsquo;s get into some music.I want to explain how I approach curating the CRT FRSH playlist. Most importantly, I don&rsquo;t segregate my Hip-Hop. Every form of music from the main c]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/hip-hop-wired-presents-crt-frsh-certified-fresh-playlist-4326/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2026 04:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/hip-hop-wired-presents-crt-frsh-certified-fresh-playlist-4326/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Donald Trump Wants Erika Kirk To Sue Druski For MAGA Skit, Social Media Tells Him To Kick Rocks]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: BRENDAN SMIALOWSK/@druski / Getty/InstagramDonald Trump has weighed in on a recent skit from Druski, and made it clear he wasn&rsquo;t feeling it.The comedian posted a viral video mocking what appeared to be Erika Kirk, titled &ldquo;How Conservative Women in America Act.&rdquo; The skit quickly gained traction online, racking up more than 180 million views across social media platforms.During a recent speech, Trump urged Kirk to take legal action Druski over the video.&ldquo;I think you]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/donald-trump-wants-erika-kirk-to-sue-druski-for-maga-skit-social-media-tells-him-to-kick-rocks/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 22:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/donald-trump-wants-erika-kirk-to-sue-druski-for-maga-skit-social-media-tells-him-to-kick-rocks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Did Pooh Shiesty Go From Being Signed To Gucci Mane To Allegedly Kidnapping Him?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Paras Griffin / GettyPooh Shiesty&rsquo;s story just took one of the wildest and saddest turns rap has seen in a minute. On Thursday, April 2, 2026, federal authorities announced that Shiesty, his father Lontrell Williams Sr., fellow Memphis rapper Big30, and several others had been charged in connection with an alleged January 10 armed robbery and kidnapping at a Dallas recording studio. According to the U.S. Attorney&rsquo;s Office and multiple reports, prosecutors say the meeting was]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/how-did-pooh-shiesty-go-from-being-signed-to-gucci-mane-to-allegedly-kidnapping-him/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 21:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/how-did-pooh-shiesty-go-from-being-signed-to-gucci-mane-to-allegedly-kidnapping-him/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[J. Cole Takes His Talents To The Chinese Basketball Association]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Prince Williams / GettyJ. Cole is making what appears to be his final run in professional basketball.&nbsp;The 41-year-old rapper has officially joined the Chinese Basketball Association, signing with the Nanjing Monkey Kings. The organization released a statement announcing Cole&rsquo;s arrival, noting that he plans to play point guard.Shortly after news broke, videos surfaced of the Fayetteville MC getting shots up as he prepared for his debut. The Nanjing Monkey Kings had a game later]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/j-cole-takes-his-talents-to-the-chinese-basketball-association/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 20:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/j-cole-takes-his-talents-to-the-chinese-basketball-association/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani &amp; Cardi B Team Up For His Universal Childcare Program]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: YouTube / NYC.govAmerica&rsquo;s most famous mayor, Zohran Mamdani, continues to do what he can to fulfill his campaign promises while showing the government can indeed work for the people if you elect the right man/woman for the job.Continuing to show and prove that he is indeed working on behalf of the working people of New York City and not corporate lobbyists, Mayor Mamdani has just launched the &ldquo;2-K&rdquo; plan, which aims to provide free universal child care for 2-year-old ch]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/new-york-mayor-zohran-mamdani-amp-cardi-b-team-up-for-his-universal-childcare-program/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 19:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/new-york-mayor-zohran-mamdani-amp-cardi-b-team-up-for-his-universal-childcare-program/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dow Down: Pam Bondi Gets Cooked On Social Media After Getting Canned]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Xinhua News Agency / GettyOn Thursday (April 2), President Donald Trump fired Attorney General Pam Bondi, after heavy rumbling from sources in the White House indicating that he was leaning toward doing so in the past few days. Bondi then made the attempt to reinterpret her firing as a &ldquo;transition&rdquo; through her own social media, leading to a slew of reactions mocking her.Bondi took to X, formerly Twitter, to post a message after word of her firing was first shared by Trump on]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/dow-down-pam-bondi-gets-cooked-on-social-media-after-getting-canned/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 19:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/dow-down-pam-bondi-gets-cooked-on-social-media-after-getting-canned/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GOAT Launches Sneakers.com To Sell Kicks At A Huge Discount]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: press handout / GOATIt&rsquo;s been obvious for the past few years that the sneaker reselling game has been dying and while some hype has returned for certain Jordan releases reminiscent of the game in its heyday, things are getting so dire that even GOAT is beginning to move product at a hugely discounted price.According to Hypebeast, GOAT just rolled out its new e-commerce website Sneakers.com, which will offer a wide variety of sneakers at damn near half their retail prices. Now befor]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/goat-launches-sneakerscom-to-sell-kicks-at-a-huge-discount/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 16:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/goat-launches-sneakerscom-to-sell-kicks-at-a-huge-discount/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meek Mill Snaps In New Freestyle, Proving He Still Got That Dog In Him]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Christopher Polk / GettyMeek Mill just reminded the world why they rock with him in the first place with his latest freestyle.Right out the gate, the Philadelphia rapper delivered hungry bars, showing he&rsquo;s still in peak form, &ldquo;what you know about fighting for your freedom, calling out for help, nobody answer when you need them.&rdquo;Fans are calling this a reminder that Meek can always tap back into the mode from his early days.One user online wrote, &ldquo;Social media trol]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/meek-mill-snaps-in-new-freestyle-proving-he-still-got-that-dog-in-him/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 16:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/meek-mill-snaps-in-new-freestyle-proving-he-still-got-that-dog-in-him/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[On Brand: Trump Showered With Boos At Kennedy Center]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: KEN CEDENO / GettyThe audience at The Kennedy Center For The Performing Arts gave a mixed reaction to President Donald Trump&nbsp;and First Lady Melania Trump as they arrived on Tuesday night (March 31), which was dominated by very audible booing from people in the crowd.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/on-brand-trump-showered-with-boos-at-kennedy-center/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 16:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/on-brand-trump-showered-with-boos-at-kennedy-center/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pooh Shiesty Arrested For Allegedy Robbing &amp; Kidnapping Gucci Mane At Gunpoint]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pooh Shiesty, along with his father Lontrell Williams Sr. and fellow rapper Big30, has been arrested for allegedy robbing and kidnapping at gunpoint Gucci Mane and two others earlier this year.<br />
Shiesty (real name Lontrell Williams. Jr.) is one of eight defendants who were taken into custody by federal authorities this week in connection with the incident. A ninth suspect remains at large.<br />
According to the Department of Justice, Shiesty arranged a meeting with Gucci Mane and two other music indus]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/pooh-shiesty-arrested-for-allegedy-robbing-amp-kidnapping-gucci-mane-at-gunpoint/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 14:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/pooh-shiesty-arrested-for-allegedy-robbing-amp-kidnapping-gucci-mane-at-gunpoint/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Music Friday: Earl Sweatshirt, 2 Chainz, Wiz Khalifa &amp; Curren$y, Don Toliver &amp; More]]></title><description><![CDATA[After Kanye West&lsquo;s long-awaited Bully took center stage last week, this week&rsquo;s New Music Friday is all about the heavyweight collaborations.<br />
Building on their chemistry from past collabs, Earl Sweatshirt and MIKE make their case as hip-hop&rsquo;s newest great lyrical tag-team with their joint album POMPEII // UTILITY, soundtracked entirely by the forward-thinking sounds of Surf Gang.<br />
Longtime buddies Wiz Khalifa and Curren$y continue to grow their potent partnership with their lates]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/new-music-friday-earl-sweatshirt-2-chainz-wiz-khalifa-amp-curreny-don-toliver-amp-more/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 12:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/new-music-friday-earl-sweatshirt-2-chainz-wiz-khalifa-amp-curreny-don-toliver-amp-more/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lydia Love Confirms Kristi Noem’s Husband Paid Her $5,000 Over 2 Years To Dominate Him]]></title><description><![CDATA[Getty / Instagram / Byron Noem / Lydia Love / Kristi NoemOne of Bryon Noem&rsquo;s favorite webcam models is speaking out after it was exposed that he was secretly into cross-dressing.<br />
Lydia Love, a popular webcam and OnlyFans model, claims that Kristi Noem&rsquo;s husband allegedly paid $5,000 over the past two years to &ldquo;dominate&rdquo; him while he wore fake breasts.<br />
Noem claimed that she was &ldquo;blindsided&rdquo; and &ldquo;devastated&rdquo; by The Daily Mail&rsquo;s bombshell report]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/lydia-love-confirms-kristi-noems-husband-paid-her-5000-over-2-years-to-dominate-him/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 12:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/lydia-love-confirms-kristi-noems-husband-paid-her-5000-over-2-years-to-dominate-him/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hot Boy Turk Open To Squashing Beef On Juvenile &amp; Mannie Fresh&rsquo;s Podcast]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Erika Goldring / GettyHot Boy Turk is open to turning a new leaf with Juvenile and Mannie Fresh.During a conversation with Hip-Hop Wired, the Hot Boy rapper talked about growth in his latest single &ldquo;Joseph.&rdquo; He opens up about his mental health after being released from prison.&ldquo;That record was overdue. Sometimes, you battle your spiritual side and your fleshly side. There was a moment when I said, &lsquo;You know what, man, I&rsquo;m older now, I ain&rsquo;t getting no y]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/hot-boy-turk-open-to-squashing-beef-on-juvenile-amp-mannie-freshrsquos-podcast/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 00:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/hot-boy-turk-open-to-squashing-beef-on-juvenile-amp-mannie-freshrsquos-podcast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Full Pooh Shiesty Press Conference: Pooh Shiesty and Father arrested in Dallas]]></title><description><![CDATA[Full Pooh Shiesty Press Conference: Pooh Shiesty and Father arrested in Dallas]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/full-pooh-shiesty-press-conference-pooh-shiesty-and-father-arrested-in-dallas/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 00:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/full-pooh-shiesty-press-conference-pooh-shiesty-and-father-arrested-in-dallas/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ye ft. CeeLo Green &ldquo;Bully,&rdquo; Millyz &ldquo;Unbelievable&rdquo; &amp; More | Daily Visuals 3.30.26]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: ROBYN BECK / GettyLast month Kanye West returned to the rap scene with his latest project&nbsp;Bully&nbsp;in which he returned to his rap roots and while it&rsquo;s been getting mixed reviews from critics and fans, it still has a few standout cuts that&rsquo;s sure to get replayed for quite some time.One of said cuts is the CeeLo Green-assisted title track &ldquo;Bully&rdquo; and for the black-and-white visuals to the cut, Ye and CeeLo are noticeably absent as a battle royal erupts among]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/ye-ft-ceelo-green-ldquobullyrdquo-millyz-ldquounbelievablerdquo-amp-more-daily-visuals-33026/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 23:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/ye-ft-ceelo-green-ldquobullyrdquo-millyz-ldquounbelievablerdquo-amp-more-daily-visuals-33026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Supreme Pays Tribute To DJ Screw With Spring 2026 Collection]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: SUPREME / SupremeSupreme is tapping into Houston&rsquo;s DNA for its latest drop, paying homage to one of the most influential figures in Southern Hip-Hop. The brand&rsquo;s Spring 2026 collection arrives with a dedicated tribute to DJ Screw, celebrating the legacy of the man who helped reshape how rap sounds and feels.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/supreme-pays-tribute-to-dj-screw-with-spring-2026-collection/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 21:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/supreme-pays-tribute-to-dj-screw-with-spring-2026-collection/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jeezy Styles In Nigel Sylvester’s Air Jordan 4 “Brick After Brick” Bike Air Collection]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Courtesy of Harrison Boyce / @nigelsylvester | InstagramAs sneakerheads patiently await to see if they were able to hit on any of the many raffles for the V.A.A. Air Jordan 1 &ldquo;Alaska&rdquo;&lsquo;s, hype is already building for the next highly sought after grails, the Nigel Sylvester Air Jordan 4 &ldquo;Brick After Brick.&rdquo; Nigel&rsquo;s already got the right person to build even more hype for the pending release.According to Hypebeast, the &ldquo;Snowman&rdquo; himself, Jeezy]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/jeezy-styles-in-nigel-sylvesters-air-jordan-4-brick-after-brick-bike-air-collection/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 21:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/jeezy-styles-in-nigel-sylvesters-air-jordan-4-brick-after-brick-bike-air-collection/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[10 Greatest Women Rappers From The West Coast]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source:<br />
West Coast rap has always had its own kind of gravity. From the early days when California artists were carving out a voice separate from New York, to the G-funk explosion that made the region a cultural force, the coast built a sound that felt sunny, hard, funky, fly, and deeply rooted in Black life. And as we celebrate the Black women whose stories, style and impact deserve extra love this month, it only makes sense to make space for the women who helped shape that legacy too. The men]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/10-greatest-women-rappers-from-the-west-coast/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 21:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/10-greatest-women-rappers-from-the-west-coast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man Arrested For Trespassing At Nicki Minaj’s Calabasas Home]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Taylor Hill / GettyA man was busted by authorities on Wednesday (April 1) after making his way onto Nicki Minaj&rsquo;s property.&nbsp;As reported by USA Today, the man, identified as 36-year-old Leland Adams, was taken into custody by authorities after he allegedly entered the Starships rapper&rsquo;s Calabasas property.&nbsp;A spokesperson from the Los Angeles County Sheriff&rsquo;s Department told NBC4 Los Angeles that Adams was arrested after he refused to follow security officers&rs]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/man-arrested-for-trespassing-at-nicki-minajs-calabasas-home/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 21:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/man-arrested-for-trespassing-at-nicki-minajs-calabasas-home/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Good Luck With That: Trump Wants MAGA To Boycott Bruce Springsteen]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Star Tribune via Getty Images / GettyThe animosity that President Donald Trump has for Bruce Springsteen is still thriving, and he made that clear in an insulting rant against the rock legend&rsquo;s current tour, calling on his supporters to boycott it after Springsteen opened up blasting the administration on the first night.On his Truth Social media platform, Trump attacked Springsteen. &ldquo;Bad, and very boring singer, Bruce Springsteen, who looks like a dried up prune who has suff]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/good-luck-with-that-trump-wants-maga-to-boycott-bruce-springsteen/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 21:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/good-luck-with-that-trump-wants-maga-to-boycott-bruce-springsteen/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pooh Shiesty, Big30 Federally Charged In Alleged Gucci Mane Robbery &amp; Kidnapping Case]]></title><description><![CDATA[Memphis rappers Pooh Shiesty and Big30 are among nine individuals federally charged in a robbery and kidnapping case involving Gucci Mane. Pooh Shiesty and Big30 traveled to a Dallas, Texas, studio to allegedly strong-arm Gucci Mane, leading to their arrests and charges.The U.S. Attorney&rsquo;s Office, Northern District of Texas, issued a press statement on Thursday (April 2), detailing the crime and uncovering the method by which Pooh Shiesty, Big30, and Shiesty&rsquo;s father coordinated the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/pooh-shiesty-big30-federally-charged-in-alleged-gucci-mane-robbery-amp-kidnapping-case/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 20:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/pooh-shiesty-big30-federally-charged-in-alleged-gucci-mane-robbery-amp-kidnapping-case/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pooh Shiesty, Big30 Federally Charged In Alleged Gucci Mane Kidnapping]]></title><description><![CDATA[Memphis rappers Pooh Shiesty and Big30 are among nine individuals federally charged in a robbery and kidnapping case involving Gucci Mane. Pooh Shiesty and Big30 traveled to a Dallas, Texas, studio to allegedly strong-arm Gucci Mane, leading to their arrests and charges.The U.S. Attorney&rsquo;s Office, Northern District of Texas, issued a press statement on Thursday (April 2), detailing the crime and uncovering the method by which Pooh Shiesty, Big30, and Shiesty&rsquo;s father coordinated the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/pooh-shiesty-big30-federally-charged-in-alleged-gucci-mane-kidnapping/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 20:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/pooh-shiesty-big30-federally-charged-in-alleged-gucci-mane-kidnapping/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pooh Shiesty Allegedly Snaked Gucci Mane To Get Out Of Deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pooh Shiesty Allegedly Snaked Gucci Mane To Get Out Of Deal]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/pooh-shiesty-allegedly-snaked-gucci-mane-to-get-out-of-deal/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 20:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/pooh-shiesty-allegedly-snaked-gucci-mane-to-get-out-of-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Coral Springs Vice Mayor Nancy Metayer Bowen Found Dead, Husband In Custody]]></title><description><![CDATA[Coral Springs Vice Mayor Nancy Metayer Bowen was found dead on Wednesday (April 1), and officers in the Florida town took her husband into custody. While details are still developing regarding the death of Vice Mayor Nancy Metayer Bowen, police are saying this points to being a matter of domestic violence.As reported by the Miami Herald, Vice Mayor Nancy Metayer Bowen was found inside the home she shared with her husband, Stephen Bowen. Coral Springs Police Chief Brad Mock held a press conferenc]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/coral-springs-vice-mayor-nancy-metayer-bowen-found-dead-husband-in-custody/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 18:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/coral-springs-vice-mayor-nancy-metayer-bowen-found-dead-husband-in-custody/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[JAY-Z Was Dissing Cam’ron On “Otis” This Entire Time]]></title><description><![CDATA[If anything illustrates just how slick JAY-Z&lsquo;s bars are, it&rsquo;s how he subliminally jabbed Cam&rsquo;ron on &ldquo;Otis&rdquo; without barely anyone realizing it for 15 years.<br />
During the latest episode of his REVOLT series Talk With Flee, Killa Cam revealed that Hov quietly got at him on the Watch the Throne hit in response to him dissing Kanye West &mdash; a fact that had gone unnoticed by even the most diehard of Jigga fans.<br />
&ldquo;We had said some slick shit about Kanye one time,&rd]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/jay-z-was-dissing-camron-on-otis-this-entire-time/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 17:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/jay-z-was-dissing-camron-on-otis-this-entire-time/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2 Chainz Says Woman Attempted To Run Him Off The Road In Bizarre Encounter]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Thaddaeus McAdams / Getty2 Chainz recently found himself in a bizarre situation after a woman allegedly attempted to drive him off the road.In a video shared on Instagram, the woman can be heard claiming the Atlanta rapper owes her father money, which she suggested was the reason for her aggressive behavior. Chainz posted the clip with a caption asking if anyone recognized the woman.&ldquo;Who J a** daughter this is trying to drive me off the road. Talking about I owe her daddy some mone]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/2-chainz-says-woman-attempted-to-run-him-off-the-road-in-bizarre-encounter/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 16:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/2-chainz-says-woman-attempted-to-run-him-off-the-road-in-bizarre-encounter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[J. Cole Is Playing For The Nanjing Monkey Kings In China]]></title><description><![CDATA[J. Cole Is Playing For The Nanjing Monkey Kings In China]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/j-cole-is-playing-for-the-nanjing-monkey-kings-in-china/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 16:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/j-cole-is-playing-for-the-nanjing-monkey-kings-in-china/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mike Epps Gave A Big Platform To Comedians, Chico Bean Says]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mike Epps Gave A Big Platform To Comedians, Chico Bean Says]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/mike-epps-gave-a-big-platform-to-comedians-chico-bean-says/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 05:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/mike-epps-gave-a-big-platform-to-comedians-chico-bean-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kanye West Signs Copies Of &quot;BULLY&quot; For Fans]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kanye West Signs Copies Of &quot;BULLY&quot; For Fans]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/kanye-west-signs-copies-of-quotbullyquot-for-fans/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 00:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/kanye-west-signs-copies-of-quotbullyquot-for-fans/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[French Montana &amp; Max B Announce Tour, New Project Dropping Before They Hit The Road]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Bag Fuel / ScreenshotFrench Montana and Max B have announced they&rsquo;re hitting the road together.Alongside the tour, the duo also revealed a new project, Wave Gods 2: Cosmo Brothers, set to drop April 24. The tour is scheduled to begin on May 24th in Albany, New York.<br />
From there, the pair plan to make stops in major cities, including Washington, D.C., Miami, Atlanta, Houston, and more. During a recent interview, Biggaveli compared reuniting with French to the Power Rangers linking up]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/french-montana-amp-max-b-announce-tour-new-project-dropping-before-they-hit-the-road/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 21:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/french-montana-amp-max-b-announce-tour-new-project-dropping-before-they-hit-the-road/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lil Durk Speaks From Jail, Shares &quot;Revolutionary&quot; Plans]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lil Durk Speaks From Jail, Shares &quot;Revolutionary&quot; Plans]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/lil-durk-speaks-from-jail-shares-quotrevolutionaryquot-plans/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 21:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/lil-durk-speaks-from-jail-shares-quotrevolutionaryquot-plans/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Donald Trump&rsquo;s Order To End Funding To NPR &amp; PBS Ruled Illegal First Ammendment Violation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Getty Images / Donald Trump / PBS / NPRDonald Trump is catching hell in the courts. His latest legal L saw his order to end funding to NPR and PBS get shot down.<br />
Trump and his MAGA loyalists&rsquo; cries that the &ldquo;activist judges&rdquo; are out to get him will continue after a federal judge ruled that his executive order to end funding for NPR and PBS public media violated the First Amendment.<br />
U.S. District Judge Randolph Moss of the District Court for D.C. said in his ruling on Tuesday th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/donald-trumprsquos-order-to-end-funding-to-npr-amp-pbs-ruled-illegal-first-ammendment-violation/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 20:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/donald-trumprsquos-order-to-end-funding-to-npr-amp-pbs-ruled-illegal-first-ammendment-violation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brandy Says Wanya Morris Dating Her At 16 Was “Manipulative” As Social Media Piles On]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Raymond Boyd / GettyThere has always been a bit of mystery surrounding the relationship between Wanya Morris of Boyz II Men and Brandy.&nbsp;Morris has claimed for years that while the two were friends, he never dated Ray J&rsquo;s big sister until she was of age. Well, in her new memoir Phases Brandy looks to clear all of that up. According to Brandy, the actress and singer, noted that the two began dating when Morris was 22, and she was just 16.&nbsp;TMZ reports that in her new book, t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/brandy-says-wanya-morris-dating-her-at-16-was-manipulative-as-social-media-piles-on/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 19:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/brandy-says-wanya-morris-dating-her-at-16-was-manipulative-as-social-media-piles-on/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Megan Thee Stallion Shares Health Update After Hospitalization: “It Honestly Scared Me”]]></title><description><![CDATA[UPDATE: Megan Thee Stallion has been discharged from the hospital and is on the mend after her health scare. In a message to fans on Wednesday (April 1), the Houston Hottie revealed that she had succumbed to exhaustion and will return to the stage for Moulin Rouge! The Musical on Thursday (April 2).<br />
&ldquo;Last night was a real wake-up call for me. I&rsquo;ve been pushing myself past my limits lately, running on empty, and my body finally said enough,&rdquo; she wrote on Instagram. &ldquo;It hon]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/megan-thee-stallion-shares-health-update-after-hospitalization-it-honestly-scared-me/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 18:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/megan-thee-stallion-shares-health-update-after-hospitalization-it-honestly-scared-me/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Megan Thee Stallion Rushed To Hospital During ‘Moulin Rouge!’ Musical]]></title><description><![CDATA[Megan Thee Stallion has been hospitalized after falling ill during the Broadway production of Moulin Rouge! The Musical.<br />
According to Complex, the Houston rapper and budding actor was rushed to hospital in New York City on Tuesday night (March 31) after becoming &ldquo;very ill&rdquo; during the show.<br />
TMZ additionally reported that emergency services responded to a call from the Al Hirschfeld Theatre for a person who was having trouble breathing, although the exact nature of Megan&rsquo;s health]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/megan-thee-stallion-rushed-to-hospital-during-moulin-rouge-musical/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 18:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/megan-thee-stallion-rushed-to-hospital-during-moulin-rouge-musical/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Feds Want To Slap On An Additional 33 Months To Taxstone’s Prison Sentence Following Contraband Smuggling Plot]]></title><description><![CDATA[Johnny Nunez / TaxstoneTaxstone is already serving a 35-year prison sentence, but if the feds have they way, he can be looking at several additional years for overseeing a contraband smuggling operation.<br />
The once-popular podcaster, born Daryl Campbell, was the brainchild behind a smuggling scheme involving a rope made of contraband at Brooklyn&rsquo;s MDC.<br />
Per Complex:<br />
The podcaster, real name Daryl Campbell, orchestrated the scheme at Brooklyn&rsquo;s MDC. The plan involved bringing in a rope m]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/feds-want-to-slap-on-an-additional-33-months-to-taxstones-prison-sentence-following-contraband-smuggling-plot/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 18:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/feds-want-to-slap-on-an-additional-33-months-to-taxstones-prison-sentence-following-contraband-smuggling-plot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former Military Officials Blast SecWar Pete Hegseth Over Kid Rock Apache Gaffe]]></title><description><![CDATA[Secretary of War Pete Hegseth has drawn the ire of former military officials and others after he defended the Apache helicopter fly-by at Kid Rock&rsquo;s residence. With reports that the pair of Apache helicopters flew near a Nashville &ldquo;No Kings&rdquo; rally, individuals who have served at various levels in the armed forces had choice words for Secretary Pete Hegseth.On Tuesday, Secretary Pete Hegseth, 45, quote-tweeted Kid Rock&rsquo;s initial videos of him saluting and gesturing toward]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/former-military-officials-blast-secwar-pete-hegseth-over-kid-rock-apache-gaffe/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 17:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/former-military-officials-blast-secwar-pete-hegseth-over-kid-rock-apache-gaffe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tiger Woods Says He’s Seeking Treatment After DUI Arrest]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tiger Woods was involved in a car accident on March 27 in Florida, leading to his arrest on several charges. In the wake of the incident, Tiger Woods posted a statement on social media to share that he is now seeking treatment.Tiger Woods shared a statement on social media on the evening of March 31, addressing his followers and loved ones directly. In the statement, the golf superstar was direct in his desire to seek out a remedy.<br />
&ldquo;I know and understand the seriousness of the situation I]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/tiger-woods-says-hes-seeking-treatment-after-dui-arrest/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 16:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/tiger-woods-says-hes-seeking-treatment-after-dui-arrest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lil Durk Shares Positive New Voice Message Ahead Of His Trial]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Jason Armond / GettyLil Durk sends his fans a new voice message from behind bars.The Chicago rapper has been incarcerated since October 2024 and has remained mostly silent. Aside from limited updates, the last major release fans received from Durk was his album Deep Thoughts.<br />
As he waits for his murder-for-hire trial to begin, Smurk shared a voice message with his fans, offering insight into his current mental state.&ldquo;I just want to give y&rsquo;all an update on my mental, my mind s]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/lil-durk-shares-positive-new-voice-message-ahead-of-his-trial/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 16:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/lil-durk-shares-positive-new-voice-message-ahead-of-his-trial/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alleged Charlie Kirk Shooter’s Lawyers Claim Bullet Is Bogus]]></title><description><![CDATA[According to reports, the legal team defending the man accused of assassinating right-wing media personality Charlie Kirk made a startling claim in court. Allegedly, the evidence supplied by the federal government centering on the bullet that killed Kirk does not match the rifle at the scene.Last Friday (March 27), lawyers for Tyler Robinson argued that the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (ATF) were&nbsp; &ldquo;unable to identify the bullet recovered at autopsy to the rifle allegedly ti]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/alleged-charlie-kirk-shooters-lawyers-claim-bullet-is-bogus/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 14:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/alleged-charlie-kirk-shooters-lawyers-claim-bullet-is-bogus/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Megan Thee Stallion Hospitalized After Falling Ill During ‘Moulin Rouge’ Broadway Performance]]></title><description><![CDATA[Theo Wargo / Megan Thee StallionPrayers are being sent up for Megan Thee Stallion right now after the rapper suddenly fell ill during her Moulin Rouge! The Musical performance, and was rushed to the hospital.<br />
Details are still scarce, but a spokesperson for Megan Thee Stallion confirmed to Page Six in a statement that the Houston native&rsquo;s status.&ldquo;During Tuesday night&rsquo;s production, Megan started feeling very ill and was promptly transported to a local hospital, where her symptom]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/megan-thee-stallion-hospitalized-after-falling-ill-during-moulin-rouge-broadway-performance/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 05:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/megan-thee-stallion-hospitalized-after-falling-ill-during-moulin-rouge-broadway-performance/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kristi Noem “Blindsided” By Her Husband Byron Noem’s Cross-Dressing Schenanigans, Social Media Has All The Jokes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Getty Images / Kristi Noem / Byron NoemFormer ICE Barbie, Kristi Noem, is now the laughing stock of social media thanks to her husband&rsquo;s secret online exploits.<br />
After being embarrassingly fired as Homeland Security Secretary and relegated to some made-up position in the administration, Kristi Noem is said to be &ldquo;devastated&rdquo; following a bombshell report from The Daily Mail that she says &ldquo;blindsided&rdquo; her, featuring her husband of more than 30 years, Byron Noem, sharin]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/kristi-noem-blindsided-by-her-husband-byron-noems-cross-dressing-schenanigans-social-media-has-all-the-jokes/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 01:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/kristi-noem-blindsided-by-her-husband-byron-noems-cross-dressing-schenanigans-social-media-has-all-the-jokes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Swae Lee Reflects On Past Criticism Of Former VP Kamala Harris]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Bernard Smalls / @PhotosByBeanzSwae Lee has had a small change of heart when it comes to Kamala Harris.The Rae Sremmurd rapper paid a visit to The Morning Hustle to promote his upcoming solo album, Same Difference. While there, he also briefly touched on his past criticisms of the former Vice President, Kamala Harris.&nbsp;Previously, Swae went viral for a controversial tweet during the 2024 election cycle. &ldquo;Do not vote for Kamala !!! Do your research on that whole [campaign],&rdqu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/swae-lee-reflects-on-past-criticism-of-former-vp-kamala-harris/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 23:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/swae-lee-reflects-on-past-criticism-of-former-vp-kamala-harris/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Raheem DeVaughn: &quot;Do You Really Want Success?&quot;]]></title><description><![CDATA[Raheem DeVaughn: &quot;Do You Really Want Success?&quot;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/raheem-devaughn-quotdo-you-really-want-successquot/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 22:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/raheem-devaughn-quotdo-you-really-want-successquot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kanye West Set To Headline Wireless Fest 2026, First London Performance In 11 Years]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: (Photo by Rich Fury/VF20/Getty Images for Vanity Fair) / (Photo by Rich Fury/VF20/Getty Images for Vanity Fair)Kanye West has been added as the headliner for Wireless Fest 2026.Not only was he added to the bill, but Ye will headline all three nights of the festival. From July 10 through July 12 at London&rsquo;s Finsbury Park, the Chicago rapper is set to bring a full-scale performance for fans. The appearance will make his first UK show in 11 years, with his last performance in the coun]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/kanye-west-set-to-headline-wireless-fest-2026-first-london-performance-in-11-years/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 22:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/kanye-west-set-to-headline-wireless-fest-2026-first-london-performance-in-11-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Usha Vance’s Brain Reboots After Question About MAGA Support]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: JEFF KOWALSKY / GettyUsha Vance was caught off guard by a question during a recent interview on NBC, which aimed to find out just how supportive she is of the &ldquo;Make America Great Again&rdquo; agenda of President Donald Trump and her husband, Vice President JD Vance.The interview, conducted by NBC News correspondent Katie Snow, was aired last Friday (March 27). Vance stated that she was deeply invested in her husband&rsquo;s career. &ldquo;I really care greatly about JD&rsquo;s succ]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/usha-vances-brain-reboots-after-question-about-maga-support-2/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 21:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/usha-vances-brain-reboots-after-question-about-maga-support-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Usha Vance’s Brain Reboots  After Question About MAGA Support]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: JEFF KOWALSKY / GettyUsha Vance was caught off guard by a question during a recent interview on NBC, which aimed to find out just how supportive she is of the &ldquo;Make America Great Again&rdquo; agenda of President Donald Trump and her husband, Vice President JD Vance.The interview, conducted by NBC News correspondent Katie Snow, was aired last Friday (March 27). Vance stated that she was deeply invested in her husband&rsquo;s career. &ldquo;I really care greatly about JD&rsquo;s succ]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/usha-vances-brain-reboots-after-question-about-maga-support/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 21:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/usha-vances-brain-reboots-after-question-about-maga-support/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Peep The New Trailer To ‘Masters Of The Universe,’ The Classic 80’s Cartoon Live-Action Film]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Amazon MGM Studios / Amazon MGM Studios80&rsquo;s babies are still a few months away from reliving their childhood&rsquo;s when MGM&rsquo;s Masters Of The Universe hits theaters this coming summer and while it has little to no fanfare compared to say an Avengers: Doomsday, many 40 and 50-year-old&rsquo;s are indeed looking forward to this classic cartoon come to life&hellip; again.Early this morning (March 31), MGM released their latest trailer to the Travis Knight directed film and it d]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/peep-the-new-trailer-to-masters-of-the-universe-the-classic-80s-cartoon-live-action-film/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 21:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/peep-the-new-trailer-to-masters-of-the-universe-the-classic-80s-cartoon-live-action-film/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brandy Get Hollywood Walk Of Fame Honors]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brandy Get Hollywood Walk Of Fame Honors]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/brandy-get-hollywood-walk-of-fame-honors/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 20:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/brandy-get-hollywood-walk-of-fame-honors/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kanye West Randomly Features Michael Jackson Lookalike In ‘FATHER’ Music Video]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Revolt / YoutubeKanye West dropped the music video for &ldquo;FATHER&rdquo; and decided to throw in a Michael Jackson impersonator for a cameo.After releasing his long-awaited album BULLY, fans finally got some new Ye. Along with the project, the Chicago rapper also delivered a music video for the Travis Scott-assisted track &ldquo;FATHER.&rdquo; During one scene in the video, viewers had to do a double-take after spotting someone who looked a whole lot like the King of Pop.Fabio also pr]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/kanye-west-randomly-features-michael-jackson-lookalike-in-father-music-video/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 20:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/kanye-west-randomly-features-michael-jackson-lookalike-in-father-music-video/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jaden Ivey Waived By Chicago Bulls Over Anti-LGBTQ Comments]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jaden Ivey, a talented young player who spent time with the Detroit Pistons and later the Chicago Bulls, is no longer in the NBA. After making several anti-LGBTQ comments during a livestream event, the Bulls waived Jaden Ivey in the wake of the controversy.Jaden Ivey&rsquo;s ordeal began via his social media accounts, with Yahoo! Sports highlighting the 24-year-old Indiana native&rsquo;s comments regarding the NBA&rsquo;s decision to celebrate Pride Month, which celebrates the LGBTQ community.So]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/jaden-ivey-waived-by-chicago-bulls-over-anti-lgbtq-comments/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 19:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/jaden-ivey-waived-by-chicago-bulls-over-anti-lgbtq-comments/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Army Investigating Military Helicopter Flyby For Kid Rock]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Anadolu / GettyOver the weekend, Kid Rock posted a pair of videos from his Nashville home featuring military helicopters hovering above him as he saluted them. Now, the United States Army is investigating the copter flyby, and a report says they look to be the same aircraft that flew near a No Kings rally in the Tennessee city.The New York Times reports that Kid Rock, 55, shared two videos on his X account on March 28, featuring the musical artist and MAGA supporter saluting and gesturin]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/army-investigating-military-helicopter-flyby-for-kid-rock/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 18:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/army-investigating-military-helicopter-flyby-for-kid-rock/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[He Got Fired Pushing His Song…Then It Went Gold | Moone Walker Interview]]></title><description><![CDATA[He Got Fired Pushing His Song…Then It Went Gold | Moone Walker Interview]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/he-got-fired-pushing-his-songthen-it-went-gold-moone-walker-interview/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 18:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/he-got-fired-pushing-his-songthen-it-went-gold-moone-walker-interview/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[One of Future’s Baby Mamas Wants Him Thrown In Jail]]></title><description><![CDATA[@PhotosByBeanz / FutureBrittni Mealy, one of Future&rsquo;s many baby mamas, wants the rapper thrown in jail.<br />
TMZ exclusively reports that Brittni Mealy asked a judge to jail the &ldquo;March Madness&rdquo; crafter for failing to comply with a court order involving their 12-year-old son, Prince.According to the celebrity gossip site, the issue stems from Future failing to set up a life insurance policy for the child.<br />
Per TMZ:<br />
According to court docs obtained by TMZ, Brittni accused Future of fai]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/one-of-futures-baby-mamas-wants-him-thrown-in-jail/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 17:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/one-of-futures-baby-mamas-wants-him-thrown-in-jail/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cardi B’s Copyright Infringement Lawsuit Tossed By Judge]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: PG/Bauer-Griffin / GettyCardi B&rsquo;s legal battle surrounding her track &ldquo;Enough (Miami)&rdquo; has officially been dismissed.The New York rapper was previously accused by producers Joshua Fraustro and Miguel Aguilar of allegedly taking elements from their song &ldquo;Greasy Frybread&rdquo; without permission. The producer duo, who go by Kemikal 956, filed the lawsuit back in 2021, naming Pardi along with her labels Atlantic Records and Warner Music Group.According to reports, a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/cardi-bs-copyright-infringement-lawsuit-tossed-by-judge/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 16:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/cardi-bs-copyright-infringement-lawsuit-tossed-by-judge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kanye West Expands ‘Bully’ Tour With Wireless Festival Takeover]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kanye West is set to take over the UK this summer by headlining all three nights of London&rsquo;s Wireless Festival.<br />
Ye, who is fresh off releasing his new album Bully, will perform at the Finsbury Park-based festival on July 10, 11 and 12 &mdash; incidentally, the same time that his Watch the Throne collaborator JAY-Z will return to the stage at NYC&rsquo;s Yankee Stadium to celebrate the anniversaries of Reasonable Doubt and The Blueprint.<br />
Adding to the buzz around these shows is the fact tha]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/kanye-west-expands-bully-tour-with-wireless-festival-takeover/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 15:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/kanye-west-expands-bully-tour-with-wireless-festival-takeover/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[J. Cole Reveals His Current Favorite Rapper: “This N*gga’s An Alien”]]></title><description><![CDATA[J. Cole has revealed the one rapper he&rsquo;s currently bumping outside of himself &mdash; and his answer might surprise you.<br />
During an interview with the YouTube channel Lost In Vegas as part of his press run to promote The Fall-Off, the Dreamville rapper waxed poetic about longtime Wu-Tang Clan affiliate Killah Priest.<br />
When asked which MC(s) outside of the usual Mount Rushmore candidates (JAY-Z, Nas, 2Pac, Biggie etc) that he&rsquo;s currently listening to, Cole replied: &ldquo;The first answ]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/j-cole-reveals-his-current-favorite-rapper-this-nggas-an-alien/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 15:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/j-cole-reveals-his-current-favorite-rapper-this-nggas-an-alien/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Exclusive: T-Boz Confirms Chilli Voted For Donald Trump]]></title><description><![CDATA[Exclusive: T-Boz Confirms Chilli Voted For Donald Trump]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/exclusive-t-boz-confirms-chilli-voted-for-donald-trump/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 02:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/exclusive-t-boz-confirms-chilli-voted-for-donald-trump/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tony Sunshine Talks Big Pun, Fat Joe, Lil Pump And If MAGA Matters In Music]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tony Sunshine Talks Big Pun, Fat Joe, Lil Pump And If MAGA Matters In Music]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/tony-sunshine-talks-big-pun-fat-joe-lil-pump-and-if-maga-matters-in-music/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 02:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/tony-sunshine-talks-big-pun-fat-joe-lil-pump-and-if-maga-matters-in-music/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man Arrested For Sexual Assault At Gunna’s London Concert]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man was arrested on suspicion of alleged sexual assault at American rapper Gunna&lsquo;s concert at London&rsquo;s O2 Arena. According to a report, the incident took place last week after a woman attending the concert said a man began assaulting her as she watched Gunna&rsquo;s set.The BBC reports that during Gunna&rsquo;s Wun World Tour stop at the 02 Arena in London on March 25, a 26-year-old man allegedly approached a woman in her 20s, claiming that the man conducted the assault from behind]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/man-arrested-for-sexual-assault-at-gunnas-london-concert/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 00:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/man-arrested-for-sexual-assault-at-gunnas-london-concert/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kanye West Drops His Album ‘BULLY,’ Marks His First Solo Project In Five Years]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Revolt / RevoltKanye West is back feeding the streets with his latest project, BULLY.After releasing Donda in 2021, Ye took a break from dropping solo material. During that time, he teamed up with West Coast Swiss-Army Knife, Ty Dolla $ign for their two-part collaborative series Vultures, which delivered big records like &ldquo;Carnival,&rdquo; &ldquo;Do It,&rdquo; and &ldquo;Slide.&rdquo;Now with BULLY, after teasing the project for quite some time, the Chicago rapper dropped the album]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/kanye-west-drops-his-album-bully-marks-his-first-solo-project-in-five-years/</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 23:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/kanye-west-drops-his-album-bully-marks-his-first-solo-project-in-five-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UMG Basically Calls Drake A Sore Loser In Response To His Appeal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Simone Joyner / Drake<br />
Universal Music Group (UMG) wants to ensure Drake&rsquo;s lawsuit over Kendrick Lamar&rsquo;s hit diss record &ldquo;Not Like Us&rdquo; does not get a second life.In a new brief, UMG is basically calling Drake a sore loser, arguing that the appeal of his lawsuit&rsquo;s 2025 dismissal is attempting to &ldquo;critically undermine&rdquo; Hip-Hop because he took a massive L during the battle.<br />
In the original lawsuit, Drizzy claimed that the song was defamatory and that UMG kno]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/umg-basically-calls-drake-a-sore-loser-in-response-to-his-appeal/</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 21:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/umg-basically-calls-drake-a-sore-loser-in-response-to-his-appeal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[OJ Da Juiceman Hospitalized After Medical Emergency]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Julia Beverly / GettyOJ Da Juiceman was reportedly rushed to the hospital after suffering a serious medical emergency while in custody.According to TMZ, the Atlanta rapper was transported from jail to a local hospital after a health scare related to Type 1 diabetes. His team later released a statement addressing the situation and raising concerns about his condition while behind bars.&ldquo;While in custody, OJ suffered a serious medical episode related to his Type 1 diabetes on March 21]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/oj-da-juiceman-hospitalized-after-medical-emergency/</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 20:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/oj-da-juiceman-hospitalized-after-medical-emergency/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cam’ron Says He Doesn’t Think His Relationship With Dame Dash Is Repairable]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Johnny Nunez / GettyIt&rsquo;s been pretty obvious for a while now that the relationship between former Harlem comrades Cam&rsquo;ron and Dame Dash was deteriorating pretty bad as of late and though the two men have a long history together, the future isn&rsquo;t looking too good.While many Hip-Hoppers felt this was just a simple misunderstanding that could be rectified at some point, Cam&rsquo;ron is pouring cold water on any such notion. He recently stated that his relationship with Da]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/camron-says-he-doesnt-think-his-relationship-with-dame-dash-is-repairable/</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 20:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/camron-says-he-doesnt-think-his-relationship-with-dame-dash-is-repairable/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Viral UConn-Duke Bill Raftery Reaction Loved By Social Media]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Porter Binks / GettyA last-second shot for the University of Connecticut Huskies to win over the Duke University Blue Devils to go to the Final Four on Sunday (March 29) stunned CBS announcer Bill Raftery so much, his reaction went viral through social media.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/viral-uconn-duke-bill-raftery-reaction-loved-by-social-media/</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 20:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/viral-uconn-duke-bill-raftery-reaction-loved-by-social-media/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Michael Jordan Talks NASCAR, His Competitive Spirit &amp; More]]></title><description><![CDATA[Michael Jordan is considered by many to be the best basketball player ever, and his body of work supports the argument. Now in his second act, Michael Jordan is a co-founder of a NASCAR racing team and discussed his new venture and more in a recent interview.Michael Jordan sat down with CBS Sunday Morning with Gayle King at the Phoenix Raceway to discuss his role as co-founder of the 23XI Racing team for NASCAR. Jordan shared with King that his interest in cars and racing dates back to watching]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/michael-jordan-talks-nascar-his-competitive-spirit-amp-more/</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 19:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/michael-jordan-talks-nascar-his-competitive-spirit-amp-more/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[According To Jack Black, Donald Glover Really Wanted To Be Yoshi]]></title><description><![CDATA[Getty Images / Donald Glover / The Super Mario Galaxy MovieDonald Glover isn&rsquo;t a man of few words, but for his latest role in The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, he really wanted to take on a role of a character who doesn&rsquo;t say anything but his name.<br />
Watch out, Groot, Yoshi is coming, and he can become the latest fictional character whose only verbiage is yelling out his name, and other sounds to steal the hearts of millions of moviegoers.Glover, who is best known for taking on roles that]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/according-to-jack-black-donald-glover-really-wanted-to-be-yoshi/</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 18:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/according-to-jack-black-donald-glover-really-wanted-to-be-yoshi/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Drake Originally Wanted Kendrick Lamar On “First Person Shooter,” J. Cole Reveals]]></title><description><![CDATA[J. Cole has set the record straight on the rumor that Drake originally wanted both him and Kendrick Lamar on &ldquo;First Person Shooter.&rdquo;<br />
The Dreamville rapper addressed the speculation on Carmelo Anthony&rsquo;s 7PM In Brooklyn podcast as part of his press run to promote The Fall-Off, revealing that Drizzy initially asked Dot, not him, to jump on the chart-topping track.<br />
&ldquo;So, I&rsquo;m not gonna say we were all supposed to be [on the song]. How it came to me was, before that beat e]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/drake-originally-wanted-kendrick-lamar-on-first-person-shooter-j-cole-reveals/</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 17:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/drake-originally-wanted-kendrick-lamar-on-first-person-shooter-j-cole-reveals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Young Thug Reportedly Checked Charleston White Backstage]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Prince Williams / GettyA video surfaced online that appears to show Young Thug having a heated conversation with Charleston White backstage at an event.White later posted the clip on Instagram, claiming the Atlanta rapper and his entourage allegedly threatened him during the encounter at Druski&rsquo;s Coulda Been Love reunion.&ldquo;Young Thug and his goons threatened Unc life and tried to attack him at Druski&rsquo;s Coulda Been Love Reunion, and IT DIDN&rsquo;T GO THEIR WAY!&rdquo;Whi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/young-thug-reportedly-checked-charleston-white-backstage/</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 16:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/young-thug-reportedly-checked-charleston-white-backstage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[R&amp;B King Raheem DeVaughn Speaks On Industry Secrets Artists Don’t Talk About]]></title><description><![CDATA[R&amp;B King Raheem DeVaughn Speaks On Industry Secrets Artists Don’t Talk About]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/rampb-king-raheem-devaughn-speaks-on-industry-secrets-artists-dont-talk-about/</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 14:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/rampb-king-raheem-devaughn-speaks-on-industry-secrets-artists-dont-talk-about/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chilli Apologizes For Accidentally Sharing Michelle Obama Conspiracy Theory, Denies Being MAGA]]></title><description><![CDATA[Paras Griffin / ChilliChilli quickly hopped onto social media to apologize after the internet dragged her for allegedly being MAGA.<br />
The TLC member wasted no time saying she was sorry after MeidasTouch exclusively provided receipts that she donated to Donald Trump and other MAGA republicans.<br />
According to FEC reports shared by the website, the singer, born Rozonda Thomas, allegedly donated over $1,000 to Republican-linked fundraisers and Trump&rsquo;s 2024 reelection efforts, including $340 to the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/chilli-apologizes-for-accidentally-sharing-michelle-obama-conspiracy-theory-denies-being-maga/</link><pubDate>Sun, 29 Mar 2026 18:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/chilli-apologizes-for-accidentally-sharing-michelle-obama-conspiracy-theory-denies-being-maga/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[KRS-1 Dubs A-Soul As “KRS-2” 🔥🔥🔥]]></title><description><![CDATA[KRS-1 Dubs A-Soul As “KRS-2” 🔥🔥🔥]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/krs-1-dubs-a-soul-as-krs-2-/</link><pubDate>Sun, 29 Mar 2026 06:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/krs-1-dubs-a-soul-as-krs-2-/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Professional Procreator Says Democrats Are Extension Of KKK]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nick Cannon shared a political position recently that might cause a stir with some, and might even seem on brand to others. In a recent episode of one of Nick Cannon&rsquo;s many shows, the popular host and actor framed the Democratic Party as an arm of the Ku Klux Klan, along with other choice comments.As pointed out by TMZ, Cannon hosted MAGA-friendly figure Amber Rose on his Nick Cannon&rsquo;s Big Drive program, and the pair eventually bumped into a conversation regarding politics.<br />
Variety a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/professional-procreator-says-democrats-are-extension-of-kkk/</link><pubDate>Sun, 29 Mar 2026 01:32:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/professional-procreator-says-democrats-are-extension-of-kkk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[TLC’s Chilli Allegedly Donated To World’s Biggest Scrub, Donald Trump, Social Media Reacts]]></title><description><![CDATA[Getty Images / Donald Trump / ChilliChilli from TLC, a proud Trump supporter, on the low? A new report alleges she is down with the MAGA movement.<br />
MeidasTouch exclusively reports that Chilli, of TLC fame and the inspiration for Usher&rsquo;s classic Confessions, is a Trump supporter and has been donating to the MAGA movement.<br />
The website obtained uncovered FEC records showing Chilli, born Rozonda Thomas, has made multiple donations to MAGA candidates.<br />
Per MeidasTouch:<br />
The&nbsp;records&nbsp;show]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/tlcs-chilli-allegedly-donated-to-worlds-biggest-scrub-donald-trump-social-media-reacts/</link><pubDate>Sun, 29 Mar 2026 00:35:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/tlcs-chilli-allegedly-donated-to-worlds-biggest-scrub-donald-trump-social-media-reacts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nintendo Revealing Fox McCloud Will Be In ‘The Super Mario Galaxy Movie’ Triggers Plenty of Emotions]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nintendo / Universal / Illumination / Getty Images / The Super Mario Galaxy Movie / Glenn Powell / Star FoxThe latest announcement involving The Super Mario Galaxy Movie is sparking a bevy of emotions on social media.Nintendo confirmed a significant rumor when it dropped a new poster for The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, revealing that Fox McCloud from the Star Fox video game franchise will be in the animated feature.<br />
The cherry on the top was the reveal that Glenn Powell will be the voice of the ac]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/nintendo-revealing-fox-mccloud-will-be-in-the-super-mario-galaxy-movie-triggers-plenty-of-emotions/</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2026 17:35:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/nintendo-revealing-fox-mccloud-will-be-in-the-super-mario-galaxy-movie-triggers-plenty-of-emotions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Icon Bill Duke Reveals Predator Secrets, KRS-One &amp; Lauryn Hill Love &amp; Hollywood Racism]]></title><description><![CDATA[Icon Bill Duke Reveals Predator Secrets, KRS-One &amp; Lauryn Hill Love &amp; Hollywood Racism]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/icon-bill-duke-reveals-predator-secrets-krs-one-amp-lauryn-hill-love-amp-hollywood-racism/</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2026 15:55:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/icon-bill-duke-reveals-predator-secrets-krs-one-amp-lauryn-hill-love-amp-hollywood-racism/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[10 Takeaways From Fetty Wap’s New Album ‘Zavier’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Power 105 / YoutubeAfter years of silence, setbacks, and uncertainty, Fetty Wap is back in the conversation with Zavier &mdash; his first real statement in a minute. For many fans, this return hits deeper than just the music. Fetty&rsquo;s absence wasn&rsquo;t by choice; it came as a result of his legal troubles, including his 2021 arrest on federal drug charges and subsequent prison sentence. During that time, his name would pop up in conversations about &ldquo;what could&rsquo;ve been,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/10-takeaways-from-fetty-waps-new-album-zavier/</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2026 13:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/10-takeaways-from-fetty-waps-new-album-zavier/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sheryl Lee Ralph, 69, Stuns In Bikini On Exotic Island!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sheryl Lee Ralph, 69, Stuns In Bikini On Exotic Island!]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/sheryl-lee-ralph-69-stuns-in-bikini-on-exotic-island/</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2026 02:43:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/sheryl-lee-ralph-69-stuns-in-bikini-on-exotic-island/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pete “Whiskeyleaks”  Hegseth Bars Black, Women Army Officers From Promotion]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Chip Somodevilla / GettyAccording to reports, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is blocking the promotion of four U.S. Army officers to become one-star generals &ndash; and it is believed that the move is fueled by prejudice against their race and gender. Two of the three dozen officers on the list are Black, and two are women. Most of the list is composed of white male officers.&ldquo;Earlier this month, Hegseth broke the logjam by unilaterally striking the officers&rsquo; names from the l]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/pete-whiskeyleaks-hegseth-bars-black-women-army-officers-from-promotion/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 23:20:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/pete-whiskeyleaks-hegseth-bars-black-women-army-officers-from-promotion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pinky Cole Reclaims Keys To Seized Home In Bankruptcy Case]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pinky Cole, the founder of Slutty Vegan and a new reality television cast member, gained a legal victory connected to her ongoing bankruptcy proceedings. A judge ruled that creditors who seized Pinky Cole&rsquo;s home must return the property, which was protected in part due to the bankruptcy filing.As reported by WSB-TV and TMZ, Pinky Cole, 38, took the matter of the home seizure to court, arguing that her bankruptcy filing legally stops all collection efforts as she financially restructures. T]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/pinky-cole-reclaims-keys-to-seized-home-in-bankruptcy-case/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 23:14:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/pinky-cole-reclaims-keys-to-seized-home-in-bankruptcy-case/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Capcom Apologizes To Disgusted Gamers Over ‘Street Fighter 6’ Incest Drama]]></title><description><![CDATA[Capcom / Street Fighter 6 / Alex<br />
Capcom is apologizing to Street Fighter 6 fans for what many consider to be an incestuous relationship involving Alex, a character recently added to the game&rsquo;s roster.<br />
The excitement of Alex&rsquo;s arrival in the fighting game has taken a backseat to controversy surrounding his arcade mode ending.<br />
Spoilers ahead: In Alex&rsquo;s ending, he marries his adoptive younger sister/second cousin Patricia. Adding more fuel to the controversy fire, she is also preg]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/capcom-apologizes-to-disgusted-gamers-over-street-fighter-6-incest-drama/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 22:50:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/capcom-apologizes-to-disgusted-gamers-over-street-fighter-6-incest-drama/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Looksmaxxing’ Streamer Clavicular Arrested For Battery]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: @clavicular0 / InstagramPopular streamer Clavicular, a viral star in social media&rsquo;s &ldquo;looksmaxxing&rdquo; craze, found himself in trouble with the law this week.&nbsp;As reported by NBC6 in Miami, Clavicular is accused of participating in the battery of a 19-year-old woman at a short-term rental near Kissimmee. Police say that the teen was battered by another woman, identified as 24-year-old Violet Marie Lentz.&nbsp;Clavicular is accused of instigating the fight and posting it]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/looksmaxxing-streamer-clavicular-arrested-for-battery/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 22:17:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/looksmaxxing-streamer-clavicular-arrested-for-battery/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Irony: Donald Trump Says There Shouldn’t Be Stupid Presidents]]></title><description><![CDATA[MANDEL NGAN / Donald TrumpDonald Trump made it very clear that he doesn&rsquo;t want a stupid person to be president, and neither do the American people, but thanks to him, we already got one.<br />
During one of his &ldquo;clap for me, I&rsquo;m great&rdquo; sessions, aka cabinet meetings, the rambler-in-chief took a moment to attack California Governor Gavin Newsom for opening up about having dyslexia, a learning disability, and, in the process, had a pot, meet kettle moment.<br />
&ldquo;I don&rsquo;t wa]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/the-irony-donald-trump-says-there-shouldnt-be-stupid-presidents/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 20:29:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/the-irony-donald-trump-says-there-shouldnt-be-stupid-presidents/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DaBaby Says His Booking Fee Dropped After Homophobic Comments [Video]]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Prince Williams / GettyDaBaby is finally speaking on the financial impact of one of the most controversial moments of his career &mdash; and it sounds like it hit his pockets harder than expected.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/dababy-says-his-booking-fee-dropped-after-homophobic-comments-video/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 20:07:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/dababy-says-his-booking-fee-dropped-after-homophobic-comments-video/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Zoo Is Back: Fetty Wap Drops His First Album Since Prison Release]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Johnny Nunez / GettyFetty Wap has fans feeling like it&rsquo;s 2016 all over again with the release of his new project, Zavier.On Zavier, Fetty taps back into the melodic sound that made him a household name during his breakout run. Longtime supporters will likely recognize the nostalgic vibes that helped propel hits like &ldquo;Trap Queen,&rdquo; &ldquo;679,&rdquo; and &ldquo;My Way.&rdquo;Before Zavier, the last album Fetty released was King Zoo in 2023. While the project arrived years]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/the-zoo-is-back-fetty-wap-drops-his-first-album-since-prison-release/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 19:26:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/the-zoo-is-back-fetty-wap-drops-his-first-album-since-prison-release/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Zoo Is Back: Fetty Wap Drops His First Album Since Being Released From Prison]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Johnny Nunez / GettyFetty Wap has fans feeling like it&rsquo;s 2016 all over again with the release of his new project, Zavier.On Zavier, Fetty taps back into the melodic sound that made him a household name during his breakout run. Longtime supporters will likely recognize the nostalgic vibes that helped propel hits like &ldquo;Trap Queen,&rdquo; &ldquo;679,&rdquo; and &ldquo;My Way.&rdquo;Before Zavier, the last album Fetty released was King Zoo in 2023. While the project arrived years]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/the-zoo-is-back-fetty-wap-drops-his-first-album-since-being-released-from-prison/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 19:26:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/the-zoo-is-back-fetty-wap-drops-his-first-album-since-being-released-from-prison/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sony Announces Price Hike For All PS5 Models &amp; PlayStation Portal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Getty Images / PlayStationNothing like the sour news of a console price hike to jumpstart the weekend. Sony announced it is jacking up the price of its PS5 consoles.<br />
If you are still on the fence about buying a PS5 console, you might want to hit the purchase button before April 2, because on that day, all PS5 models will see a $100 price increase.<br />
Sony announced via the PlayStation Blog that the standard PS5 console will now cost $649.99, up from $549.99. The PS5 Digital Edition jumps to $599.99]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/sony-announces-price-hike-for-all-ps5-models-amp-playstation-portal/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 17:40:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/sony-announces-price-hike-for-all-ps5-models-amp-playstation-portal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jamie Foxx &amp; Turtleneck Jokes: The Internet Reacts to Tyrese &amp; Tank's VERZUZ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source:<br />
From the depths of COVID-era entertainment, VERZUZ has remained a cultural fixation, with the latest head-to-head showcasing Tank and Tyrese.But the good thing about the R&amp;B battles is that they&rsquo;re way less dicey than the rap ones (see Gucci Mane vs Jeezy), and the Tyrese/Tank battle was more about a celebration of music. After all, the two are in a group called TGT, alongside Ginuwine.Leading up to the so-called battle, they even billed it as a night &ldquo;For The Ladies&rdqu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/jamie-foxx-amp-turtleneck-jokes-the-internet-reacts-to-tyrese-amp-tanks-verzuz/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 16:49:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/jamie-foxx-amp-turtleneck-jokes-the-internet-reacts-to-tyrese-amp-tanks-verzuz/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[T.I. To Produce Documentary On Trap Music]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Bernard Smalls for iOne Digital / Bernard Smalls iOne DigitalVeteran rapper and actor T.I. is collaborating to release a new film on trap music, along with renowned producer Drumma Boy and others. The documentary short is entitled The Birth of Trap Music, and will premiere at the Atlanta Film Festival on April 25.According to the film&rsquo;s website, The Birth of Trap Music &ldquo;explores how the architects who created the genre captivated the entire world, forever influenced the way m]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/ti-to-produce-documentary-on-trap-music/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 15:48:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/ti-to-produce-documentary-on-trap-music/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[50 Cent Donates Portion Of Diddy Documentary Money To Domestic Violence Nonprofits]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Gilbert Flores / Getty50 Cent is turning his trolling into something positive after donating money earned from his upcoming Diddy documentary to several nonprofit organizations.The Queens rapper appears to be standing on his word after previously saying he would donate proceeds from the project to organizations supporting domestic violence and sexual assault victims. According to reports, Curtis Jackson chose to support groups located in the Shreveport and Bossier City, Louisiana area.Am]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/50-cent-donates-portion-of-diddy-documentary-money-to-domestic-violence-nonprofits/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 15:25:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/50-cent-donates-portion-of-diddy-documentary-money-to-domestic-violence-nonprofits/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Music Friday: Kanye West, Earl Sweatshirt, Snoop Dogg, The LOX &amp; More]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kanye West&lsquo;s new album Bully is finally here &mdash; sort of.<br />
While the long-awaited project has yet to hit streaming services (surprise, surprise), Ye did premiere his 12th LP via a YouTube livestream (which can be watched below) about an hour after its scheduled midnight release.<br />
Yeezy&rsquo;s first album since he apologized for his antisemitic behavior, Bully features collaborations with the likes of Travis Scott, Ty Dolla $ign and CeeLo Green across 14 tracks &mdash; some of which mark]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/new-music-friday-kanye-west-earl-sweatshirt-snoop-dogg-the-lox-amp-more/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 13:40:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/new-music-friday-kanye-west-earl-sweatshirt-snoop-dogg-the-lox-amp-more/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cardi B Brings Our A-Boogie From The BX To Her MSG Concert]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cardi B Brings Our A-Boogie From The BX To Her MSG Concert]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/cardi-b-brings-our-a-boogie-from-the-bx-to-her-msg-concert/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 03:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/cardi-b-brings-our-a-boogie-from-the-bx-to-her-msg-concert/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[KKK Documents Discovered In Mississippi State Office During Move]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Leonid Andronov / GettyThe Mississippi Department of Public Safety employees found Ku Klux Klan materials as the staff was moving into a new headquarters.&nbsp;The newly &ldquo;discovered collection of 1960s-era Ku Klux Klan materials has officially been transferred to the Mississippi Department of Archives and History, turning over artifacts and documents that officials say will help researchers better understand Klan activity in the state during a turbulent decade,&rdquo; WLBT News rep]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/kkk-documents-discovered-in-mississippi-state-office-during-move/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 01:19:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/kkk-documents-discovered-in-mississippi-state-office-during-move/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Everything Revealed During The March 2026 Xbox Partner Preview]]></title><description><![CDATA[Xbox Partner Showcase / The Expanse: Osiris Reborn / Alien Deathstorm /Hunter: The Reckoning &ndash; DeathwishXbox had a lot of game announcements during its latest partner preview, but a good chunk of them won&rsquo;t be out until 2027.<br />
Still, definitely a lot to look forward to, whether you play these titles on your Xbox Series X, that&rsquo;s if you still have one, PC, or PS5, that&rsquo;s an entirely different conversation for another day.<br />
Anyway, back to the partner preview, Xbox showed off]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/everything-revealed-during-the-march-2026-xbox-partner-preview/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 22:48:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/everything-revealed-during-the-march-2026-xbox-partner-preview/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Every JAŸ-Z Album Ranked From Good To Greatest — Fight Us In The Comments]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Tim Mosenfelder / GettyJA&Yuml;-Z is having one of those reminder runs again. Between headlining Roots Picnic with The Roots on May 30, the &ldquo;JA&Yuml;-Z30&rdquo; and &ldquo;JA&Yuml;-Z25&rdquo; Yankee Stadium shows on July 10 and 11, plus a newly added July 12 &ldquo;Extra Innings&rdquo; date, Hov has been back in the center of the conversation in a very real way. Add in his new GQ cover story &mdash; his first interview in years &mdash; and it feels like the culture is taking anothe]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/every-ja-z-album-ranked-from-good-to-greatest-fight-us-in-the-comments/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 22:46:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/every-ja-z-album-ranked-from-good-to-greatest-fight-us-in-the-comments/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yeat Speaks On His Friendship With Drake &amp; New Double Album]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Shoja Lak / GettyFor the first time in five years, Yeat sat down for an interview with Apple Music&rsquo;s Zane Lowe as he prepares to release his new double album.The new project, ADL (A Dangerous Lyfe / A Dangerous Love), Yeat says that it will set the tone for his musical path.<br />
&ldquo;The album is more is more like gonna set the tone for the rest of my career,&rdquo; he said. &ldquo;It&rsquo;s gonna light the way for a lot of people. A lot of my fans, especially. I feel like it&rsquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/yeat-speaks-on-his-friendship-with-drake-amp-new-double-album/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 22:09:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/yeat-speaks-on-his-friendship-with-drake-amp-new-double-album/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BRRR! 30 Gucci Mane Tracks You Gotta Bump Before Birthday Bash XXX]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Creative Services / iONEDigitalBirthday Bash XXX is about to take over the city! You already know Atlanta goes big, and nobody brings the heat like Gucci Mane. From setting off block parties to running up the charts, Guwop&rsquo;s been the real MVP of trap.If you&rsquo;re trying to get in the zone for the Bash or just want the essentials on your playlist, we got you. These 30 tracks hit every era&mdash;OG mixtapes, deep cuts, and straight-up anthems. Let&rsquo;s run it:]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/brrr-30-gucci-mane-tracks-you-gotta-bump-before-birthday-bash-xxx/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 22:03:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/brrr-30-gucci-mane-tracks-you-gotta-bump-before-birthday-bash-xxx/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Supreme Court Sides With Cox Communications, Rules Against Record Labels In $1 Billion Piracy Case]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kevin Dietsch / Cox CommunicationsIn a rare unanimous decision, the Supreme Court ruled that Cox Communications cannot be held liable in a $1 billion piracy suit brought by major record labels.<br />
Universal Music Group, Sony Music Entertainment, Warner Music, and other right holders sued Cox Communications in 2018 after it received tens of thousands of notices alleging infringement of copyrighted music.In 2019, the labels won the lawsuit and the $1 billion award. Fast-forward to 2024: the 4th U.S.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/supreme-court-sides-with-cox-communications-rules-against-record-labels-in-1-billion-piracy-case/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 20:50:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/supreme-court-sides-with-cox-communications-rules-against-record-labels-in-1-billion-piracy-case/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LaRussell’s Mom Steps Up As Rapper Faces Heat Over “Heaven Sent” Song]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Dana Jacobs / GettyLaRussell has been dealing with heavy backlash following the release of his new record &ldquo;Heaven Sent.&rdquo;The controversy stems from lyrics in the song where the Bay Area rapper references controversial figures such as Jeffrey Epstein, Adolf Hitler, and Donald Trump, referring to them as &ldquo;heaven sent.&rdquo; The song quickly sparked backlash online, with many listeners criticizing the references and questioning the message behind the song.&nbsp;According t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/larussells-mom-steps-up-as-rapper-faces-heat-over-heaven-sent-song/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 19:49:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/larussells-mom-steps-up-as-rapper-faces-heat-over-heaven-sent-song/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lil Kim Stuns Cardi B &amp; Fans At MSG Concert]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lil Kim Stuns Cardi B &amp; Fans At MSG Concert]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/lil-kim-stuns-cardi-b-amp-fans-at-msg-concert/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 18:08:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/lil-kim-stuns-cardi-b-amp-fans-at-msg-concert/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Megan Thee Stallion Celebrates Successful Broadway Debut As Zidler In ‘Moulin Rouge! The Musical’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Theo Wargo / Megan Thee StallionYou can officially add Broadway star to Megan Thee Stallion&rsquo;s ongoing list of accomplishments.<br />
Megan Thee Stallion kicked off her 8-week engagement as Zidler in Moulin Rouge! The Musical, which cemented her as the first woman to do so.<br />
Witnessing history being made was Queen Latifah, with whom Megan Thee Stallion has been hanging out a lot lately, even bringing her out on stage during her Coachella set, and Tiffany Haddish. Both also starred in the comedy Gi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/megan-thee-stallion-celebrates-successful-broadway-debut-as-zidler-in-moulin-rouge-the-musical/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 17:37:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/megan-thee-stallion-celebrates-successful-broadway-debut-as-zidler-in-moulin-rouge-the-musical/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[J. Cole Confirms Drake &amp; Kendrick Lamar Were Originally On &lsquo;The Fall-Off&rsquo;]]></title><description><![CDATA[J. Cole has confirmed rumors that Drake and Kendrick Lamar were supposed to appear on The Fall-Off.<br />
During a lengthy interview with Cam&rsquo;ron (which puts to bed their bizarre legal battle), the Dreamville founder explained that both Dot and Drizzy were orginally featured on his latest album until their 2024 rap battle, as well as a leak of his project, forced him to take them off the tracklist.<br />
&ldquo;[Kendrick] was on two joints,&rdquo; he revealed, certifying a claim made last year by podc]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/j-cole-confirms-drake-amp-kendrick-lamar-were-originally-on-lsquothe-fall-offrsquo/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 15:39:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/j-cole-confirms-drake-amp-kendrick-lamar-were-originally-on-lsquothe-fall-offrsquo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pop Smoke’s Family Opens Brooklyn Coffee Shop To Carry On His Legacy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Johnny Nunez / GettyPop Smoke&rsquo;s legacy continues to live on through his music and now through coffee.The late Brooklyn rapper&rsquo;s family is opening a new coffee spot called Pop&rsquo;s Shop in Canarsie. His brother, Obasi Jackson, recently posted a flyer announcing that the neighborhood coffee shop is currently hiring.&ldquo;Pop&rsquo;s Place is opening soon in Canarsie. We&rsquo;re looking for experienced baristas ready to be part of something special.&rdquo;So if you&rsquo;re]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/pop-smokes-family-opens-brooklyn-coffee-shop-to-carry-on-his-legacy/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 15:20:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/pop-smokes-family-opens-brooklyn-coffee-shop-to-carry-on-his-legacy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kanye West Reveals ‘Bully’ Tracklist, Clears Up AI Claim]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kanye West has revealed the tracklist for his new album Bully ahead of its long-awaited arrival later this week.<br />
In a rare post on X (former Twitter) on Wednesday (March 25), the rap icon shared a picture of a handwritten tracklist for his upcoming 12th studio effort which is set to drop this Friday (March 27) via Gamma.<br />
Ye&rsquo;s first proper solo project since 2021&rsquo;s Donda, Bully clocks in at 18 tracks and includes a number of previously released songs including &ldquo;Preacher Man,&rdq]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/kanye-west-reveals-bully-tracklist-clears-up-ai-claim/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 14:42:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/kanye-west-reveals-bully-tracklist-clears-up-ai-claim/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Democrat Flips Seat In Trump’s Mar-a-Lago District]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Joe Raedle / GettyOn Tuesday night (March 24), a special election in Florida was won by a Democrat, flipping a state legislative district, which is home to President Donald Trump&rsquo;s Mar-a-Lago estate in Palm Beach. Emily Gregory won out over the Republican challenger Jon Maples, becoming the latest Democrat to signal how voters might be turning against Trump and the GOP.The district was formerly represented by a Republican, Mike Caruso, who won by 19 points in 2024. Gregory won out]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/democrat-flips-seat-in-trumps-mar-a-lago-district/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 13:08:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/democrat-flips-seat-in-trumps-mar-a-lago-district/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[White Conservative Women Are Druski’s Latest Target In New Skit, Social Media Is In Stitches]]></title><description><![CDATA[Getty Images / Druski / White Face Conservative Woman SkitDruski&rsquo;s makeup team got to work to turn the Black comedian into a conservative white woman for his latest skit, and social media is in stitches once again.<br />
The internet comedian is once again donning white face to accurately and hilariously point out how white conservative women act.<br />
In the skit named &ldquo;How Conservative Women in America Act,&rdquo; Druski didn&rsquo;t need to mention the late Charlie Kirk&rsquo;s widow, Erika]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/white-conservative-women-are-druskis-latest-target-in-new-skit-social-media-is-in-stitches/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 05:42:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/white-conservative-women-are-druskis-latest-target-in-new-skit-social-media-is-in-stitches/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meta &amp; YouTube Found Negligent By Jury In Social Media Addiction Trial]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wally Skalij / Meta / YouTubeThe battle to hold social media platforms responsible for the harm they are doing to teenagers took a significant turn after a jury sided with plaintiffs in a lawsuit against Meta and YouTube.A Los Angeles jury found both Meta and YouTube liable on all counts in the case where a now 20-year-old California young woman named Kaley and her mother sued Meta, Google&rsquo;s YouTube, Snap, and TikTok, accusing the tech giants of getting her hooked on the platforms as a chi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/meta-amp-youtube-found-negligent-by-jury-in-social-media-addiction-trial/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 00:12:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/meta-amp-youtube-found-negligent-by-jury-in-social-media-addiction-trial/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Slutty Vegan Owner Pinky Cole’s Georgia Home Seized Amid Bankruptcy Filing]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Paras Griffin / GettySlutty Vegan owner Pinky Cole is fighting back after she says her Georgia home was wrongfully taken by creditors following her bankruptcy filing.&nbsp;In court documents obtained by TMZ, Pinky claims that Guardian Asset Management wrongfully seized her 6-bed, 4-bath home in Loganville, a city about an hour east of Atlanta. As you know, Pinky filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy earlier this year.&nbsp;Pinky says her attorney tried to contact Guardian to explain that they]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/slutty-vegan-owner-pinky-coles-georgia-home-seized-amid-bankruptcy-filing/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 21:49:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/slutty-vegan-owner-pinky-coles-georgia-home-seized-amid-bankruptcy-filing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Usher Turns Down Diddy Slander, Social Media Tells Him He Should Leave Those Frosted Flakes Days In The Past]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Kevin Mazur / GettyUsher chose not to make any negative comments about Diddy during a recent interview.Although he was never signed to Diddy, Usher spent a significant amount of time around the Bad Boy mogul early in his career. The Atlanta singer was originally a LaFace Records artist under L.A. Reid and Babyface when he first his the music industry.As a teenager, Reid reportedly sent a young Usher to New York to be mentored by Diddy so he could gain some industry experience and confide]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/usher-turns-down-diddy-slander-social-media-tells-him-he-should-leave-those-frosted-flakes-days-in-the-past/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 19:47:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/usher-turns-down-diddy-slander-social-media-tells-him-he-should-leave-those-frosted-flakes-days-in-the-past/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Punisher: One Last Kill’ To Premier On Disney+ In May]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Marvel Studios / Disney+The last time we saw Jon Bernthal&rsquo;s The Punisher he was beaten down, caged up and removed off the chess board by the Kingpin (Vincent D&rsquo;Onofrio) at the end of season one of Daredevil: Born Again.While we now know he&rsquo;ll be making his big screen debut in Marvel&rsquo;s upcoming Spider-Man: Brand New Day, it seems like we&rsquo;ll get one more small adventure from Frank Castle before he crosses paths with your favorite wall crawler in the main MCU.O]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/punisher-one-last-kill-to-premier-on-disney-in-may/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 19:44:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/punisher-one-last-kill-to-premier-on-disney-in-may/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How The MPC Changed Black Music Forever]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Gregory Bojorquez / GettyAKAI just dropped the MPC Sample, a new standalone portable sampler that takes the classic MPC idea and shrinks it into a more mobile, grab-and-go machine. It brings the MPC workflow into a compact format with 16 pads, standalone sequencing and sampling, built-in audio capture, battery power, and a price of around $399. That matters because the MPC is not just another piece of gear in Black music history. It is one of the machines that helped turn beatmaking into]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/how-the-mpc-changed-black-music-forever/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 19:39:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/how-the-mpc-changed-black-music-forever/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Israel Adesanya Connects With Daily Paper &amp; Engage For New Capsule]]></title><description><![CDATA[Israel Adesanya is on target to return to this ring this coming weekend in Seattle for UFC Fight Night 271, and the stakes are certainly high. Partnering with fashion brand Daily Paper and MMA gear hub Engage, Israel Adesanya has a new limited-run capsule collection on the market.Israel Adesanya is on a quest to recapture middleweight gold, but first, he will prove himself in the Octagon against the 14th-ranked fighter in the division, Joe Pyfer.One thing that we can surely say is that The Last]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/israel-adesanya-connects-with-daily-paper-amp-engage-for-new-capsule/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 19:37:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/israel-adesanya-connects-with-daily-paper-amp-engage-for-new-capsule/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Epic Games Lays off 1,000 Employees Due To “Downturn In ‘Fortnite’ Engagement’]]></title><description><![CDATA[NurPhoto / Epic Games / Fortnite<br />
Epic Games, which is literally printing money thanks to its highly addictive game Fortnite, will still have to lay off employees.<br />
Citing a &ldquo;downturn in Fortnite engagement,&rdquo; Epic Games announced it will have to lay off 1,000 employees. Along with the layoffs, Epic Games will also be shutting down three Fortnite modes:<br />
Rocket Racing &ndash; OctoberBallistic &ndash; April 16<br />
Festival Battle Stage &ndash; April 16In a memo sent to employees on Tuesday, E]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/epic-games-lays-off-1000-employees-due-to-downturn-in-fortnite-engagement/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 18:25:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/epic-games-lays-off-1000-employees-due-to-downturn-in-fortnite-engagement/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jack Smith Memo Highlights President Trump’s Classified Documents Grab]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jack Smith, the former special counsel for the DOJ, has been in the crosshairs of the Trump administration since the president returned to power. A memo obtained by ranking Democratic Party members in the House Judiciary Committee seemingly confirmed Jack Smith&rsquo;s findings in the classified documents case that led to his eventual dustup with President Trump.Rep. Jamie Raskin, the ranking Democratic member of the House Judiciary Committee, issued a letter to the DOJ Attorney General, Pam Bon]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/jack-smith-memo-highlights-president-trumps-classified-documents-grab/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 17:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/jack-smith-memo-highlights-president-trumps-classified-documents-grab/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Monie Love Talks Jay-Z, Battle Rap &amp; Why He's Right]]></title><description><![CDATA[Monie Love Talks Jay-Z, Battle Rap &amp; Why He's Right]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/monie-love-talks-jay-z-battle-rap-amp-why-hes-right/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 17:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/monie-love-talks-jay-z-battle-rap-amp-why-hes-right/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zazie Beetz Says &quot;They Will Kill You&quot; Is Wild, But She Will Take Authentic Career Risks]]></title><description><![CDATA[Zazie Beetz Says &quot;They Will Kill You&quot; Is Wild, But She Will Take Authentic Career Risks]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/zazie-beetz-says-quotthey-will-kill-youquot-is-wild-but-she-will-take-authentic-career-risks/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 16:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/zazie-beetz-says-quotthey-will-kill-youquot-is-wild-but-she-will-take-authentic-career-risks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Desiigner Arrested In South Carolina On Domestic Violence Charges]]></title><description><![CDATA[Desiigner appeared to be making his way back to the music scene late last year after dealing with a public indecent exposure case in 2023. However, Desiigner is back in the news after a report says the New York rapper was arrested in South Carolina on domestic violence charges.Details are scant and developing, but according to Hot 97&rsquo;s report, Desiigner, real name Sidney Royel Selby III, was arrested on Monday (March 23) on third-degree domestic violence charges.<br />
The Horry County Sheriff&r]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/desiigner-arrested-in-south-carolina-on-domestic-violence-charges/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 15:59:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/desiigner-arrested-in-south-carolina-on-domestic-violence-charges/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[J. Cole Says ‘The Fall-Off’ Originally Had A Kendrick Lamar Feature, Decided To Scrap It Once It Was Leaked]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Prince Williams / GettyJ. Cole is fresh off releasing The Fall-Off, but according to the Dreamville rapper, an earlier version of the album looked a little different.During a recent conversation on Cam&rsquo;ron&rsquo;s podcast, Cole revealed that the original demo of The Fall-Off actually had two Kendrick Lamar features. However, those records never made the final cut after the songs were leaked.Cole explained that the project was basically finished at the time and only needed some mino]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/j-cole-says-the-fall-off-originally-had-a-kendrick-lamar-feature-decided-to-scrap-it-once-it-was-leaked/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 15:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/j-cole-says-the-fall-off-originally-had-a-kendrick-lamar-feature-decided-to-scrap-it-once-it-was-leaked/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Untold: Jail Blazers Doc Coming To Netflix This April]]></title><description><![CDATA[In the early 2000s, the Portland Trail Blazers dazzled on the court, but off the hardwood, they earned an unflattering nickname: the Portland Jail Blazers. A new documentary coming later this spring from Netflix, Untold: Jail Blazers, digs into the issues the talented team faced away from the court.The trailer for Untold: Jail Blazers opens with retired NBA star and champion, Rasheed Wallace, and his experience in coming to Portland in 1996 in a trade with the Washington Bullets. Wallace, despit]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/untold-jail-blazers-doc-coming-to-netflix-this-april/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 15:27:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/untold-jail-blazers-doc-coming-to-netflix-this-april/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jill Scott Interviews Nas In A Dark Hallway]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jill Scott Interviews Nas In A Dark Hallway]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/jill-scott-interviews-nas-in-a-dark-hallway/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 15:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/jill-scott-interviews-nas-in-a-dark-hallway/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heather Graham &amp; Myha'la Talk Horror Movies And How Hard The Genre Really Is To Act]]></title><description><![CDATA[Heather Graham &amp; Myha'la Talk Horror Movies And How Hard The Genre Really Is To Act]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/heather-graham-amp-myhala-talk-horror-movies-and-how-hard-the-genre-really-is-to-act/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 14:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/heather-graham-amp-myhala-talk-horror-movies-and-how-hard-the-genre-really-is-to-act/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Patricia Arquette Gives Chilling View On How &quot;They Will Kill You&quot; Resembles Real Life]]></title><description><![CDATA[Patricia Arquette Gives Chilling View On How &quot;They Will Kill You&quot; Resembles Real Life]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/patricia-arquette-gives-chilling-view-on-how-quotthey-will-kill-youquot-resembles-real-life/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 01:33:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/patricia-arquette-gives-chilling-view-on-how-quotthey-will-kill-youquot-resembles-real-life/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[11 Things We Learned From JAŸ-Z In ‘GQ’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: GQ / GQAfter taking a lengthy hiatus from the rap game and public life altogether, it seems like JA&Yuml;-Z is slowly coming out of hibernation and reintroducing himself to pop culture. From randomly throwing up his &ldquo;Dead Presidents&rdquo; single posters all over New York City just last month to announcing a two-day (now three-day) concert in Yankee Stadium in July, JA&Yuml;-Z is making it known that he&rsquo;s coming back for the throne. Truth be told, we say it&rsquo;s about damn]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/11-things-we-learned-from-ja-z-in-gq/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 01:06:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/11-things-we-learned-from-ja-z-in-gq/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dwayne Johnson’s Bundles Steal The Show In New Trailer For Disney’s ‘Moana’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Disney / Moana / Dwayne JohnsonWe finally got the trailer for the new Disney live-action Moana movie, and we also got Dwayne Johnson rocking an eyebrow-raising wig.<br />
After dropping numerous teasers, the first full trailer for Moana gives us our first look at Johnson as Maui, the character he also voiced in the animated feature-length film.<br />
The trailer, which expands on what fans saw in 2025, centers around Catherine Laga&#699;aia as the wayfinder Moana who seeks the help of the demigod Maui, play]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/dwayne-johnsons-bundles-steal-the-show-in-new-trailer-for-disneys-moana/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 22:22:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/dwayne-johnsons-bundles-steal-the-show-in-new-trailer-for-disneys-moana/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rick Ross &amp; T.I. Link Up, Seemingly Take A Shot At 50 Cent]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Johnny Nunez / GettyRick Ross and T.I. recently shared a few photos online showing the two rap veterans linked up.One thing both MCs can relate to is their mutual beef with 50 Cent. Rozay and Fif have been trading shots for years, and their feud shows no signs of slowing down anytime soon. Most recently, TIP and the entire Harris family found themselves at odds with the New York rapper as their online back-and-forth began to escalate.The meetup between Rozay and TIP only added more fuel]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/rick-ross-amp-ti-link-up-seemingly-take-a-shot-at-50-cent/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 21:29:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/rick-ross-amp-ti-link-up-seemingly-take-a-shot-at-50-cent/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sign of The Times?: Nintendo Is Cutting Nintendo Switch 2 Production Due To Slumping Sales]]></title><description><![CDATA[RICCARDO MILANI / NintendoNintendo seemed to weather Donald Trump&rsquo;s tariff storm, but it looks like even the mighty company that gave us Mario is beginning to feel the sting.<br />
Spotted on The Verge, via Bloomberg&rsquo;s reporting, Nintendo is cutting production of its Nintendo Switch 2 console in the United States.<br />
Instead of the six million consoles that the company originally forecasted it would produce, the company will only be producing 4 million of its flagship device. That reduced out]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/sign-of-the-times-nintendo-is-cutting-nintendo-switch-2-production-due-to-slumping-sales/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 20:59:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/sign-of-the-times-nintendo-is-cutting-nintendo-switch-2-production-due-to-slumping-sales/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[OJ Da Juiceman Arrested, Faces Multiple Charges After Allegedly Pointing Gun At State Trooper]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Julia Beverly / GettyOJ Da Juiceman was arrested last week in Georgia, according to reports.The Atlanta rapper is accused of allegedly pointing a gun at a state trooper. Authorities say he was hit with 10 charges in total, including eight misdemeanors such as aggressive driving, reckless driving, reckless driving and pointing or aiming a gun at another person.The remaining two charges are felonies: possession of a firearm and aggravated assault upon a public safety officer. If convicted,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/oj-da-juiceman-arrested-faces-multiple-charges-after-allegedly-pointing-gun-at-state-trooper/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 19:18:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/oj-da-juiceman-arrested-faces-multiple-charges-after-allegedly-pointing-gun-at-state-trooper/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Wonder Man’ Is Getting A Well-Deserved Second Season]]></title><description><![CDATA[Marvel / Wonder ManWonder Man, the show that many people claimed that Marvel Studios didn&rsquo;t really give a damn about, is getting a well-deserved second season.<br />
It looks like word of mouth and the high praise from viewers following Wonder Man&rsquo;s first season reached Kevin Feige, and other Marvel Studios and Disney execs, because Simon Williams (Yahya Abdul Mateen II) and Trevor Slattery&rsquo;s (Sir Ben Kingsley) stories will continue in a new season.<br />
X Mayo, Demetrius Grosse, Zlatko B]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/wonder-man-is-getting-a-well-deserved-second-season/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 18:55:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/wonder-man-is-getting-a-well-deserved-second-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Snoop Dogg Announces ‘Ten Til Midnight’ Album And Movie Drop [Video]]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: BSR Agency / GettySnoop Dogg is proving once again that slowing down isn&rsquo;t part of the plan. The West Coast icon is doubling up with a new album and a film, giving fans a full multimedia rollout this spring.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/snoop-dogg-announces-ten-til-midnight-album-and-movie-drop-video/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 18:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/snoop-dogg-announces-ten-til-midnight-album-and-movie-drop-video/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump Nixes DHS Deal, Deploys ICE Agents To Airports]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Megan Varner / GettyA deal proposed by Senate Democrats and some Republicans to fund DHS except for Immigration and Customs Enforcement was rejected by President Donald Trump on Sunday. Trump then directed up to 150 ICE agents to be deployed at airports across the nation beginning on Monday (March 23).In a post on his Truth Social media platform, Trump ranted about his decision to nix the proposed Department of Homeland Security deal, writing: &ldquo;I don&rsquo;t think we should make an]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/trump-nixes-dhs-deal-deploys-ice-agents-to-airports/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 18:19:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/trump-nixes-dhs-deal-deploys-ice-agents-to-airports/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[T.I.'s Son King Talks How Social Media Cruelty Made Him Tougher]]></title><description><![CDATA[T.I.'s Son King Talks How Social Media Cruelty Made Him Tougher]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/tis-son-king-talks-how-social-media-cruelty-made-him-tougher/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 18:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/tis-son-king-talks-how-social-media-cruelty-made-him-tougher/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Overdraft Hov: JAŸ-Z Adds 3rd Date After Yankee Stadium Shows Sell Out, Social Media Reacts]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Elsa / GettyHate or love it, JA&Yuml;-Z always has a backup plan. While announcing that tickets to his first Yankee Stadium shows had already sold out, the Brooklyn mogul announced that a third date has been added.<br />
Called &ldquo;Extra Innings&rdquo; the third concert date is going down on Sunday, July 12. Of course, tickets go on sale the same day of the announcement (March 24) at 1 pm via LiveNation.com, so good luck with that. Just for reference, tickets for the first pair of shows wer]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/overdraft-hov-ja-z-adds-3rd-date-after-yankee-stadium-shows-sell-out-social-media-reacts/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 18:12:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/overdraft-hov-ja-z-adds-3rd-date-after-yankee-stadium-shows-sell-out-social-media-reacts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[50 Cent Is Bringing A New $100 Million-Dollar Venue To Times Square]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Bruce Glikas / GettyEven in the midst of beefing with T.I., Jim Jones, and Papoose, 50 Cent still found some spare time to continue to make bank as he&rsquo;s constantly proven to be one of the hardest working men in show business.According to TMZ, 50 Cent&rsquo;s latest venture will be landing in the heart of New York City, Times Square. The pettiest rapper to ever live has teamed up with Planet Hollywood head honcho, Robert Earl, to launch PH Live, which will serve as a new way for eve]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/50-cent-is-bringing-a-new-100-million-dollar-venue-to-times-square/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 17:43:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/50-cent-is-bringing-a-new-100-million-dollar-venue-to-times-square/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zazie Beetz &amp; Patricia Arquette Reveal The REAL Meaning Of  THEY WILL KILL YOU - Their New Thriller]]></title><description><![CDATA[Zazie Beetz &amp; Patricia Arquette Reveal The REAL Meaning OfTHEY WILL KILL YOU - Their New Thriller]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/zazie-beetz-amp-patricia-arquette-reveal-the-real-meaning-of-they-will-kill-you-their-new-thriller/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 17:42:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/zazie-beetz-amp-patricia-arquette-reveal-the-real-meaning-of-they-will-kill-you-their-new-thriller/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[JAY-Z Explains Why He Didn&rsquo;t Like Drake &amp; Kendrick Lamar&rsquo;s Beef]]></title><description><![CDATA[JAY-Z has finally shared his thoughts on Drake and Kendrick Lamar&lsquo;s epic 2024 rap battle &mdash; and his stance might surprise you.<br />
Despite being involved in one of hip-hop&rsquo;s fiercest feuds with Nas in the early 2000s, Hov believes that Dot and Drizzy&rsquo;s beef went &ldquo;too far&rdquo; and is not a fan of all the negativity and division that continues to fuel their rivalry.<br />
&ldquo;We love the excitement and I love the sparring and the music you get, but in this day and age, ther]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/jay-z-explains-why-he-didnrsquot-like-drake-amp-kendrick-lamarrsquos-beef/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 16:42:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/jay-z-explains-why-he-didnrsquot-like-drake-amp-kendrick-lamarrsquos-beef/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meek Mill Calls On J. Cole To Hop On His Upcoming Album]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Christopher Polk / GettyMeek Mill is calling on J. Cole to hit the studio with him for his upcoming album.&nbsp;The Philadelphia rapper is known for firing off some random tweets, but this one might be his most reasonable one yet. Considering Meek has cooked up songs with major names like Jay-Z, Drake, and even Kendrick Lamar, he&rsquo;s somehow never teamed up with the Cole.Meek Milly made his intentions clear on social media, tweeting:&ldquo;I need J. Cole on my project, wassup bro, le]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/meek-mill-calls-on-j-cole-to-hop-on-his-upcoming-album/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 15:41:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/meek-mill-calls-on-j-cole-to-hop-on-his-upcoming-album/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[President Donald Trump’s ICE Airport Hall Monitors Clowned Online]]></title><description><![CDATA[President Donald Trump ordered the deployment of Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers to assist Transportation Security Administration workers at select airports. The move to have ICE agents assisting TSA officers doesn&rsquo;t seem to be working as planned, and there may be other machinations afoot.<br />
The ICE agents were deployed on Monday (March 23) and observed at the following airports according to the AP and CNN:George Bush Intercontinental AirportHartsfield-Jackson Atlanta Internatio]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/president-donald-trumps-ice-airport-hall-monitors-clowned-online/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 15:29:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/president-donald-trumps-ice-airport-hall-monitors-clowned-online/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[JAŸ-Z Covers April Issue Of ‘GQ’ Magazine — “2026 Is All Offense”]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Rashid Johnson courtesy of GQ / GQThe umlaut JA&Yuml;-Z rollout &mdash; of exactly what&hellip;an album, maybe, probably? &mdash; continues. The Brooklyn mogul is the cover star of the latest issue of GQ magazine.<br />
Roc Nation and the fashion mag made the announcement by sharing the cover on their social channels.<br />
The cover story for the April 2026 issue is online. And before you ask, Hova sat down with GQ editor Frazier Tharpe for a couple of 2-hour interviews that also included follow-up]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/ja-z-covers-april-issue-of-gq-magazine-2026-is-all-offense/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 14:41:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/ja-z-covers-april-issue-of-gq-magazine-2026-is-all-offense/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chance The Rapper Wins Out Over Ex-Manager In Lawsuit]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Paras Griffin / GettyLast Friday (March 20), a jury delivered a decision that stated that Chance The Rapper&rsquo;s former friend and manager, Pat Corcoran, failed to prove that he was owed $3.8 million in unpaid royalties and commissions he sought from the artist. The ruling took place in Cook County, Illinois.The jury also ruled in favor of a countersuit by Chance The Rapper, also known as Chancellor Bennett. The countersuit was initially for $1 million, and was combined with Corcoran&]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/chance-the-rapper-wins-out-over-ex-manager-in-lawsuit/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 21:46:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/chance-the-rapper-wins-out-over-ex-manager-in-lawsuit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jury Finds Elon Musk Liable For Misleading Twitter Shareholders]]></title><description><![CDATA[Anadolu / Elon MuskElon Musk&rsquo;s waffling before eventually acquiring Twitter came back to bite him in the a**.<br />
A California jury found Tesla&rsquo;s chief liable for misleading Twitter shareholders as he sought to acquire Twitter for $44 billion in 2022.<br />
The decision handed down by the jury on Friday in the class-action case Pampena v. Musk found Musk&rsquo;s tweet that said the deal was &ldquo;temporarily on hold&rdquo; did harm and was misleading, leading to the company&rsquo;s shares sli]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/jury-finds-elon-musk-liable-for-misleading-twitter-shareholders/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 21:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/jury-finds-elon-musk-liable-for-misleading-twitter-shareholders/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oil Prices Drop, Stock Market Surges Amid Chatter That Iran War Nearing End]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Iran War situation is still developing and ongoing, but there is hope that Operation Epic Fury is nearing a possible end. With chatter surrounding negotiations between Iranian and American strategists at the center of the Iran War happenings, oil prices saw a dip while the stock market saw a slight boost.As reported by the Associated Press, President Donald Trump said on Monday (March 23) that American officials have sat down with Iranian authorities in hopes of carving out an end to the cla]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/oil-prices-drop-stock-market-surges-amid-chatter-that-iran-war-nearing-end/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 20:10:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/oil-prices-drop-stock-market-surges-amid-chatter-that-iran-war-nearing-end/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ms. Lauryn Hill &amp; Wyclef do Royal photo shoot! 👑]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ms. Lauryn Hill &amp; Wyclef do Royal photo shoot! 👑]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/ms-lauryn-hill-amp-wyclef-do-royal-photo-shoot-/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 19:59:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/ms-lauryn-hill-amp-wyclef-do-royal-photo-shoot-/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tasha K Thanks Nicki Minaj For Donating To Her GoFundMe To Pay Off Cardi B, Allegedly]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Variety / GettyFor a while now, Tasha K has been doing what she can to avoid paying Cardi B her court-ordered $3.9 million after Cardi won her defamation lawsuit against the YouTube blogger.Now it looks like Tasha K will be able to pay off her debt as Nicki Minaj made a healthy donation to the blogger&rsquo;s GoFundMe in relation to her court case with Cardi. While she didn&rsquo;t reveal exactly how much the Queen rapper donated to the cause, it was enough to put the blogger in a great]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/tasha-k-thanks-nicki-minaj-for-donating-to-her-gofundme-to-pay-off-cardi-b-allegedly/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 19:42:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/tasha-k-thanks-nicki-minaj-for-donating-to-her-gofundme-to-pay-off-cardi-b-allegedly/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Map Showing Africa’s True Size Goes Viral]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Allexxandar / GettyNumerous people on the Internet got a lesson in geography thanks to a post on social media that questioned how maps were depicting the true size of the African continent. An account on X, formerly Twitter known as Africa First displayed a map showing the size of Africa being smaller than that of the distance between Eastern Europe and Asia, with the caption &ldquo;Please explain it to me like I&rsquo;m 5 years old.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/map-showing-africas-true-size-goes-viral/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 19:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/map-showing-africas-true-size-goes-viral/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Afroman Says He’ll Keep Running Up Songs Targeting Ohio Cops]]></title><description><![CDATA[Afroman emerged triumphant in a well-publicized legal scuffle between himself and a group of Ohio police officers who attempted to sue him for defamation. Afroman says he&rsquo;s forgiven the police officers, but says he&rsquo;ll keep playing the songs that targeted the sheriff&rsquo;s deputies as he fought to clear his name.As we shared in our reporting last week, Afroman Joseph E. Foreman successfully defended himself against a lawsuit brought by seven Adams County Sheriff&rsquo;s deputies who]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/afroman-says-hell-keep-running-up-songs-targeting-ohio-cops/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 19:28:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/afroman-says-hell-keep-running-up-songs-targeting-ohio-cops/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[J. Cole Discusses Drake &amp; Kendrick Lamar Beef, Admits Apology Backlash Affected Him]]></title><description><![CDATA[J. Cole has finally opened up about Drake and Kendrick Lamar&lsquo;s beef in his first series of interviews since he controversially bowed out of the high-profile rap battle.<br />
Sitting down with Apple Music&rsquo;s Nadeska Alexis for one of many in-depth conversations about his latest album The Fall-Off, the Dreamville star explained why he apologized to Kendrick for his since-deleted diss track &ldquo;7 Minute Drill.&rdquo;<br />
&ldquo;[The idea] hit me about an hour before [I went out on stage at Dre]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/j-cole-discusses-drake-amp-kendrick-lamar-beef-admits-apology-backlash-affected-him/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 18:48:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/j-cole-discusses-drake-amp-kendrick-lamar-beef-admits-apology-backlash-affected-him/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Kid Mero Viciously Insults DJ Akademiks Over Hot 97 “DEI” Hire Jab]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Kid Mero and DJ Akademiks have had their issues in the past, but things took a new turn by way of a nasty back-and-forth online. After DJ Akademiks suggested The Kid Mero&rsquo;s new post at Hot 97 was a &ldquo;DEI&rdquo; hire, the morning show host got active on social media and viciously insulted the popular streamer.Late Friday night (March 20), a Nicki Minaj fan account posted a clip of DJ Akademiks throwing a jab at The Kid Mero while discussing former Hot 97 hosts Ebro Darden and Peter]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/the-kid-mero-viciously-insults-dj-akademiks-over-hot-97-dei-hire-jab/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 18:27:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/the-kid-mero-viciously-insults-dj-akademiks-over-hot-97-dei-hire-jab/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rick Ross Has Laugh With New Friend - He Loves Her Smile]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rick Ross Has Laugh With New Friend - He Loves Her Smile]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/rick-ross-has-laugh-with-new-friend-he-loves-her-smile/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 17:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/rick-ross-has-laugh-with-new-friend-he-loves-her-smile/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[J. Cole Explains Drake-Kendrick Lamar Relationship After Beef To Cam'ron]]></title><description><![CDATA[J. Cole Explains Drake-Kendrick Lamar Relationship After Beef To Cam'ron]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/j-cole-explains-drake-kendrick-lamar-relationship-after-beef-to-camron/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 17:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/j-cole-explains-drake-kendrick-lamar-relationship-after-beef-to-camron/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Logan Paul Apologizes To Tom Brady And Jalen Hurts After Flag Football Debacle]]></title><description><![CDATA[Logan Paul Apologizes To Tom Brady And Jalen Hurts After Flag Football Debacle]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/logan-paul-apologizes-to-tom-brady-and-jalen-hurts-after-flag-football-debacle/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 16:50:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/logan-paul-apologizes-to-tom-brady-and-jalen-hurts-after-flag-football-debacle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[J. Cole Confronts Cam’ron About Lawsuit In Upcoming Episode of ‘Talk With Flee’ Podcast]]></title><description><![CDATA[Getty Images / Cam&rsquo;ron / J.ColeJ. Cole is doing a lot of talking following the release of his latest project, The Fall-Off. One potentially explosive interview featuring Cam&rsquo;ron and J. Cole is coming on his Talk With Flee podcast.<br />
Cam&rsquo;ron teased his interview with Cole, sharing footage of Cole interupting the Dipset general while talking about why his partner could never be a stylist.<br />
Cam asks &ldquo;What&rsquo;s up, man?&rdquo;&nbsp;when Cole walks into the studio, giving Kill]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/j-cole-confronts-camron-about-lawsuit-in-upcoming-episode-of-talk-with-flee-podcast/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 16:37:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/j-cole-confronts-camron-about-lawsuit-in-upcoming-episode-of-talk-with-flee-podcast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Foot Locker &amp; DoorDash Partner Up To Deliver Sneakers To Your Home]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Foot Locker / Foot Locker Inc.If you wanted any indication of just how bad the economy has been going under Trump&rsquo;s &ldquo;leadership,&rdquo; DoorDash is now in the business of delivering sneakers.No, forreal.According to Sneaker News, DoorDash has struck up a partnership with Foot Locker to get food and footwear to customers in a timely matter. While this would make as much sense as buying jewelry at stores that also sell sneakers and sports attire, this is a pretty good sign of t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/foot-locker-amp-doordash-partner-up-to-deliver-sneakers-to-your-home/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 15:58:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/foot-locker-amp-doordash-partner-up-to-deliver-sneakers-to-your-home/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Turk Wants A Fair One With B.G. - &quot;Let's Do It The Ol' Fashioned Way!&quot;]]></title><description><![CDATA[Turk Wants A Fair One With B.G. - &quot;Let's Do It The Ol' Fashioned Way!&quot;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/turk-wants-a-fair-one-with-bg-quotlets-do-it-the-ol-fashioned-wayquot/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 02:20:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/turk-wants-a-fair-one-with-bg-quotlets-do-it-the-ol-fashioned-wayquot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[You Won't Believe What He Did On Their First Date - Wrong, Weird Or The Way It Is?]]></title><description><![CDATA[You Won't Believe What He Did On Their First Date - Wrong, Weird Or The Way It Is?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/you-wont-believe-what-he-did-on-their-first-date-wrong-weird-or-the-way-it-is/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 01:10:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/you-wont-believe-what-he-did-on-their-first-date-wrong-weird-or-the-way-it-is/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[J. Cole Pulls Up On Cam: “What’s Up? Lawyers?”]]></title><description><![CDATA[J. Cole Pulls Up On Cam: “What’s Up? Lawyers?”]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/j-cole-pulls-up-on-cam-whats-up-lawyers/</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Mar 2026 22:10:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/j-cole-pulls-up-on-cam-whats-up-lawyers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Donald Trump Sending ICE Agents To Airports As TSA Shortage Continues]]></title><description><![CDATA[Getty Images / TSA / ICEAs the Republican controlled government fails to get funding passed for DHS, Donald Trump decided to make a very rash decision to send ICE agents in an attempt to ease the turmoil taking place at airports across the country, as TSA workers continue not to show up to work.<br />
Travelers across the country are experiencing longer-than-normal wait times and bottlenecks at security checkpoints due to TSA workers either quitting or calling out sick instead of working for free amid]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/donald-trump-sending-ice-agents-to-airports-as-tsa-shortage-continues/</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Mar 2026 18:22:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/donald-trump-sending-ice-agents-to-airports-as-tsa-shortage-continues/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jamie Foxx Talks To Clueless Older Man That Doesn’t Know It’s The Star]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jamie Foxx Talks To Clueless Older Man That Doesn’t Know It’s The Star]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/jamie-foxx-talks-to-clueless-older-man-that-doesnt-know-its-the-star/</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Mar 2026 18:11:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/jamie-foxx-talks-to-clueless-older-man-that-doesnt-know-its-the-star/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Donald Trump Slammed For Distasteful Post About Robert Mueller’s Death]]></title><description><![CDATA[Getty Images / Donald Trump / Robert MuellerNo surprise, the divider-in-chief, Donald Trump, lived up to being just that with his outrageous post following the announcement that Robert Mueller had passed away.<br />
Trump wasted no time letting people know he didn&rsquo;t feel any remorse following the passing of former Robert Mueller, following a mult-year battle with Parkinson&rsquo;s disease, and didn&rsquo;t join in the chorus of many people sharing their condolences for the 81-year-old former hea]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/donald-trump-slammed-for-distasteful-post-about-robert-muellers-death/</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Mar 2026 23:33:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/donald-trump-slammed-for-distasteful-post-about-robert-muellers-death/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Michael Jackson's Studio Was Like College, Teddy Riley Tells Chuck Creekmur]]></title><description><![CDATA[Michael Jackson's Studio Was Like College, Teddy Riley Tells Chuck Creekmur]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/michael-jacksons-studio-was-like-college-teddy-riley-tells-chuck-creekmur/</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Mar 2026 22:31:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/michael-jacksons-studio-was-like-college-teddy-riley-tells-chuck-creekmur/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LaRussell Made One Last Effort To Explain Himself - Did It Work Or Hurt?]]></title><description><![CDATA[LaRussell Made One Last Effort To Explain Himself - Did It Work Or Hurt?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/larussell-made-one-last-effort-to-explain-himself-did-it-work-or-hurt/</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Mar 2026 20:43:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/larussell-made-one-last-effort-to-explain-himself-did-it-work-or-hurt/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rodeo Enforces Strict Dress Code Due To Bootylicious Attire , Social Media Has Thoughts]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Houston Chronicle/Hearst Newspapers / GettyApparently, there were too many cheeks on display at the Houston Rodeo, and now there is a strict dress code being enforced.<br />
FOX26 shared details of the new guidelines that now require attendees to wear shirts and appropriate footwear at all times.<br />
The new policy guidelines also state that clothing featuring obscene language or graphics, excessively torn items, visible undergarments, and rodeo drip that officials say shows &ldquo;excessive porti]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/houston-rodeo-enforces-strict-dress-code-due-to-bootylicious-attire-social-media-has-thoughts/</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Mar 2026 18:58:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/houston-rodeo-enforces-strict-dress-code-due-to-bootylicious-attire-social-media-has-thoughts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Doja Cat Explains “Reverse BBL” 🍑]]></title><description><![CDATA[Doja Cat Explains “Reverse BBL” 🍑]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/doja-cat-explains-reverse-bbl-/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 23:49:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/doja-cat-explains-reverse-bbl-/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Latto &amp; 21 Savage&rsquo;s Hand Announce Bun In The Oven In &ldquo;Business Is Personal&rdquo; Video]]></title><description><![CDATA[Getty Images / 21 Savage / LattoLatto has been off the radar for a bit, and for good reason; she is expecting.<br />
The &ldquo;Big Energy&rdquo; rapper confirmed she is pregnant after initially teasing something was coming on Thursday. She also confirmed Hip-Hop&rsquo;s worst-kept secret, that she and 21 Savage are indeed a couple.<br />
She also used the momentous occasion to announce her new project,&nbsp;Big Mama, due out May 29. She dropped the intro from the album, &ldquo;Business &amp; Personal (Intr]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/latto-amp-21-savagersquos-hand-announce-bun-in-the-oven-in-ldquobusiness-is-personalrdquo-video/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 22:05:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/latto-amp-21-savagersquos-hand-announce-bun-in-the-oven-in-ldquobusiness-is-personalrdquo-video/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump’s Pearl Harbor Joke Makes Japan’s Prime Minister Cringe, The World, Too]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: JIM WATSON / GettyThe latest gaffe by President Donald Trump referred back to a key moment of World War II, as Japan&rsquo;s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi visited the White House on Thursday (March 19). As they took questions, a reporter from the Japanese press asked Trump why the U.S. didn&rsquo;t inform allies before attacking Iran, along with Israel, late last month.&ldquo;We didn&rsquo;t tell anybody about it because we wanted surprise,&rdquo; Trump replied before adding: &ldquo;Who]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/trumps-pearl-harbor-joke-makes-japans-prime-minister-cringe-the-world-too/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 21:49:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/trumps-pearl-harbor-joke-makes-japans-prime-minister-cringe-the-world-too/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wale Returns To DC For 2-Day “Live in the District” Concert Series]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wale dropped his eighth studio album, Everything is a lot., last November, with the DMV native wrestling with fame, past traumas, relationships, and personal triumph. Wale will bring his strong stage show and energy to his hometown region via his two-day &ldquo;Live In The District&rdquo; concert series tied in with the national tour in support of his album, kicking off on Juneteenth Weekend.Announced this week, the &ldquo;Live In The District&rdquo; concert series will see Wale&rsquo;s tour mat]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/wale-returns-to-dc-for-2-day-live-in-the-district-concert-series/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 20:20:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/wale-returns-to-dc-for-2-day-live-in-the-district-concert-series/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The King's Gamut: 30 Essential T.I. Tracks to Prep You for Birthday Bash XXX]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Creative Services / iONEDigitalMark your calendars for May 24. Hot 107.9&rsquo;s Birthday Bash XXX is gearing up to be a monumental cultural celebration, and the King of the South is taking his rightful place on the throne as the headliner. T.I. helped architect the sound of an entire generation. When he steps on that stage, we will celebrate a legacy of empowering voices, representing our community, and delivering pure hip-hop excellence.T.I. changed the landscape of rap. He took the gr]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/the-kings-gamut-30-essential-ti-tracks-to-prep-you-for-birthday-bash-xxx/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 17:44:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/the-kings-gamut-30-essential-ti-tracks-to-prep-you-for-birthday-bash-xxx/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[“Worth It” — Until It’s Not: Trump Cult Split Over Rising Gas Prices]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: BRENDAN SMIALOWSKI / GettyA reporting trip to central Pennsylvania revealed an honest and at times hilarious response among former supporters of President Donald Trump as gas prices climbed alongside escalating tensions with Iran.During a visit to Millersburg, NBC News senior politics reporter Jonathan Allen spoke with a range of voters confronting higher fuel costs&mdash;now averaging around $3.80 per gallon nationally, according to AAA, up significantly from just under $3 only a month]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/worth-it-until-its-not-trump-cult-split-over-rising-gas-prices/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 16:47:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/worth-it-until-its-not-trump-cult-split-over-rising-gas-prices/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ebro Goes Off On DJ Akademiks, Labels Him An “Alcoholic Degenerate,” Allegedly]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Kindell Buchanan &ndash; PA Images / GettyEbro is not holding back when it comes to DJ Akademiks. The longtime media personality recently went off in a heated rant, taking direct aim at Ak in a way that has the timeline buzzing.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/ebro-goes-off-on-dj-akademiks-labels-him-an-alcoholic-degenerate-allegedly/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 16:20:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/ebro-goes-off-on-dj-akademiks-labels-him-an-alcoholic-degenerate-allegedly/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chuck Norris, Actor &amp; Martial Arts Star, Dies At 86]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chuck Norris, a celebrated actor and martial artist who later became an outspoken conservative mouthpiece, has died. The family of Chuck Norris announced his passing after a medical incident this week.The family of Chuck Norris took to Instagram to announce the loss, and we&rsquo;ll share the statement in fuil below.From Instagram:It is with heavy hearts that our family shares the sudden passing of our beloved Chuck Norris yesterday morning. While we would like to keep the circumstances private,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/chuck-norris-actor-amp-martial-arts-star-dies-at-86/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 16:06:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/chuck-norris-actor-amp-martial-arts-star-dies-at-86/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ASSC &amp; UFC Reconnect For New UFC Fight Night 270 Capsule Collection]]></title><description><![CDATA[ASSC, short for Anti Social Social Club, and the UFC, short for the Ultimate Fighting Championship MMA promotion, are joining forces once more for a new drop. Ahead of UFC Fight Night 270 in London, England, ASSC and UFC dropped a new capsule collection to signify the moment.With the UFC making its way across the pond for an epic night of combat sports action at the O2, featuring top featherweight contenders, Movsar Evloev and Lerone Murphy, with the victor set to take on division champion, Alex]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/assc-amp-ufc-reconnect-for-new-ufc-fight-night-270-capsule-collection/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 15:03:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/assc-amp-ufc-reconnect-for-new-ufc-fight-night-270-capsule-collection/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Latto &amp; 21 Savage Announce Pregnancy In New &ldquo;Business &amp; Personal&rdquo; Video]]></title><description><![CDATA[Latto and 21 Savage have finally confirmed the long-running rumors that they&rsquo;re a couple &mdash; and what&rsquo;s more, they&rsquo;re about to become a family.<br />
The Atlanta rappers announced their big news in the video for Latto&rsquo;s new song &ldquo;Business &amp; Personal (Intro),&rdquo; which serves as the lead single from her upcoming (and aptly-titled) album Big Mama, out May 29.<br />
The boo&rsquo;d up clip finds Latto debuting her baby bump as 21 Savage&rsquo;s hand caresses her growing]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/latto-amp-21-savage-announce-pregnancy-in-new-ldquobusiness-amp-personalrdquo-video/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 12:31:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/latto-amp-21-savage-announce-pregnancy-in-new-ldquobusiness-amp-personalrdquo-video/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Music Friday: Mike WiLL Made-It, Rick Ross, Latto, Kid Cudi &amp; More]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mike WiLL Made-It continues to carry the torch for superproducers with his star-studded new album R3SET.<br />
Almost a decade after his last full-length effort, the multi-platinum hitmaker returns with the third installment in his Ransom series and has rounded up the Southern rap avengers &mdash; from J. Cole, 21 Savage and Young Thug to T.I., Ludacris and Killer Mike.<br />
Nearly 20 years into his career, Kid Cudi has dropped his debut EP with the four-track HAVE U BN 2 HEAVEN @ NITE?, BigXThaPlug introd]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/new-music-friday-mike-will-made-it-rick-ross-latto-kid-cudi-amp-more/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 11:54:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/new-music-friday-mike-will-made-it-rick-ross-latto-kid-cudi-amp-more/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SSBD Brings Unique, Head-Turning Flair To Streetwear]]></title><description><![CDATA[SSBD, founded in New York in the city&rsquo;s Bronx borough, is all about eye-catching pieces meant to complement your current status or help give a necessary fashion boost. With streetwear fashion still moving the needle, SSBD&rsquo;s offerings for the season are standout, and we imagine their ascension is just beginning.<br />
While there isn&rsquo;t a ton of detail about SSBD&rsquo;s backstory online, what we can tell you is that @ecartiee is the mind behind the designs.The brand has several core p]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/ssbd-brings-unique-head-turning-flair-to-streetwear/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 05:37:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/ssbd-brings-unique-head-turning-flair-to-streetwear/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watch Jadakiss RAIN 3-pointers on Lethal Shooter!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Watch Jadakiss RAIN 3-pointers on Lethal Shooter!]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/watch-jadakiss-rain-3-pointers-on-lethal-shooter/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 04:59:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/watch-jadakiss-rain-3-pointers-on-lethal-shooter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[T.I. Rips Podcaster Ray Daniels Over Career Criticism]]></title><description><![CDATA[T.I. Rips Podcaster Ray Daniels Over Career Criticism]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/ti-rips-podcaster-ray-daniels-over-career-criticism/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 03:06:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/ti-rips-podcaster-ray-daniels-over-career-criticism/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AI Robot Gets Outta Control &amp; They Cannot Stop It]]></title><description><![CDATA[AI Robot Gets Outta Control &amp; They Cannot Stop It]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/ai-robot-gets-outta-control-amp-they-cannot-stop-it/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 02:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/ai-robot-gets-outta-control-amp-they-cannot-stop-it/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Megan Thee Stallion Looks Broadway Ready In Her First Look As Zidler In ‘Moulin Rouge! The Musical’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Evan Zimmerman / MurphyMade / Megan Thee Stallion / Moulin Rouge! The MusicalMegan Thee Stallion continues to check accomplishments off her list.<br />
The three-time Grammy-award-winning musician and actress gave the Hotties their first look at her in costume as Zidler before she makes her Broadway debut in the Tony Award-winning play, Moulin Rouge! The Musical!.Evan Zimmerman / MurphyMadeWhen the lights dim, and the spotlight hits the stage, Megan Thee Stallion will be make history during the limite]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/megan-thee-stallion-looks-broadway-ready-in-her-first-look-as-zidler-in-moulin-rouge-the-musical/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 22:56:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/megan-thee-stallion-looks-broadway-ready-in-her-first-look-as-zidler-in-moulin-rouge-the-musical/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wale Links Up With OkayAfrica For Episode Of ‘Afrobeats Intelligence’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Kevin Rawls / Radio One DigitalWale recently spoke with OkayAfrica about Afrobeats and why it remains important for him to incorporate the sound into his music.The D.C. rapper has consistently tapped into his Nigerian roots throughout his career. With songs like &ldquo;Fine Girl&rdquo; and &ldquo;My Love&rdquo; in his discography. The Gifted rapper has continued to push the envelope by blending Hip-Hop with Afrobeats sounds. His collaborations with artists like Davido, Major Lazer, and W]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/wale-links-up-with-okayafrica-for-episode-of-afrobeats-intelligence/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 21:32:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/wale-links-up-with-okayafrica-for-episode-of-afrobeats-intelligence/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[JAŸ-Z’s Yankee Stadium Setlist: Every Song We’re Hoping To Hear This Summer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Nicol&ograve; Campo / GettyHip hop is about to have a moment in the Bronx as JA&Yuml;-Z returns to the stage for two historic shows at Yankee Stadium this summer. Read on for our dream JA&Yuml;-Z setlist inside.This is legacy on display. According to USA Today, the Brooklyn icon will celebrate the 30th anniversary of Reasonable Doubt on July 10, followed by the 25th anniversary of The Blueprint on July 11.Since Mar. 2026, the rapper updated his stage name to JA&Yuml;-Z, revisiting the um]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/ja-zs-yankee-stadium-setlist-every-song-were-hoping-to-hear-this-summer/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 20:17:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/ja-zs-yankee-stadium-setlist-every-song-were-hoping-to-hear-this-summer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Senate Panel Moves Sen. Markwayne Mullin DHS Nomination Ahead]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Senate Homeland Security Committee held a hearing regarding the nomination of Sen. Markwayne Mullin to lead the Department of Homeland Security on Wednesday (March 18). The panel voted 8-7 on Thursday (March 19) to move the nomination ahead with the help of Sen. John Fetterman.<br />
In our observation of the Senate Homeland Security Committee hearing, Sen. Markwayne Mullin&rsquo;s road to becoming the next Homeland Security Secretary was met with some resistance. In a bizarre moment, Mullin openl]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/senate-panel-moves-sen-markwayne-mullin-dhs-nomination-ahead/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 20:07:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/senate-panel-moves-sen-markwayne-mullin-dhs-nomination-ahead/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Aldis Hodge’s ‘Cross’ Will Return For A Third Season At Prime Video]]></title><description><![CDATA[Prime Video / CrossIf two seasons of Cross starring Aldis Hodge weren&rsquo;t enough, there is a third season coming.<br />
The series is based on characters created by author James Patterson and stars Hodge as the detective who was also played by Morgan Freeman and Tyler Perry (yes, you read that correctly) on the big screen.<br />
In season 2 of Cross, which featured Matthew Lillard, Jeanine Mason, and Wes Chatham, plus returning actors Isaiah Mustafa, Alona Tal, Samantha Walkes, Juanita Jennings, Caleb E]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/aldis-hodges-cross-will-return-for-a-third-season-at-prime-video/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 19:44:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/aldis-hodges-cross-will-return-for-a-third-season-at-prime-video/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump Claim About Epstein Fallout Disproven By 2009 Email]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Anadolu / GettyOne of President Donald Trump&rsquo;s repeated claims regarding convicted sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein and his relationship to Mar-a-Lago looks to be contradicted, thanks to an email from the initial release of files related to Epstein by the Department of Justice dating back to 2009.The email was written by Epstein&rsquo;s attorney at the time, Jack Goldberger, and detailed a telephone conference between Trump, his lawyer Alan Gerten and Brad Edwards who presumably repr]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/trump-claim-about-epstein-fallout-disproven-by-2009-email/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 19:23:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/trump-claim-about-epstein-fallout-disproven-by-2009-email/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lil Wayne Talks AI Imitating Him And Failing]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lil Wayne Talks AI Imitating Him And Failing]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/lil-wayne-talks-ai-imitating-him-and-failing/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 18:49:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/lil-wayne-talks-ai-imitating-him-and-failing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tina Knowles’ Gumbo Pop-Up Was Temporarily Shut Down At The Houston Rodeo]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Michael Loccisano / GettyThose hoping to grab a bowl of gumbo from Tina Knowles at the Houston Rodeo may be disappointed after her pop-up was temporarily shut down.According to reports, the Houston Health Department temporarily closed Mama Tina&rsquo;s Gumbo due to an investigation.&ldquo;The vendor was cooperative with the department&rsquo;s recommendations and passed a subsequent inspection. It was authorized to reopen on Tuesday, March 17, 2026.&rdquo;<br />
With the rodeo still underway, t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/tina-knowles-gumbo-pop-up-was-temporarily-shut-down-at-the-houston-rodeo/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 18:25:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/tina-knowles-gumbo-pop-up-was-temporarily-shut-down-at-the-houston-rodeo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ray J Offers Fade &amp; Extras To Cam&rsquo;Ron, Ma$e &amp; Shyne Over Brandy Comments]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ray J was in the news recently for harrowing reasons, but it appears his health issues haven&rsquo;t hindered his ability to get active. After Shyne was a guest on the It Is What It Is podcast with Ma$e and Cam&rsquo;Ron, Ray J offered the fade, taper, and extras to the trio of men after discussing his big sister, Brandy.Taking to a livestream, Ray J aimed a series of shots at Cam&rsquo;Ron, who brought up his sister initially, then unloaded the clip on Ma$e and Shyne. The pair weren&rsquo;t nec]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/ray-j-offers-fade-amp-extras-to-camrsquoron-mae-amp-shyne-over-brandy-comments/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 17:36:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/ray-j-offers-fade-amp-extras-to-camrsquoron-mae-amp-shyne-over-brandy-comments/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rick Ross Hits Remy Ma With Cease &amp; Desist Order Over Her New Movie Title &lsquo;The Biggest Boss&rsquo;]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Shareif Ziyadat / GettyIf you&rsquo;re familiar with Rick Ross&lsquo; game you&rsquo;d know that he&rsquo;s been referring to himself as the &ldquo;biggest boss&rdquo; for quite some time now. So when he learned that Remy Ma was working on a network movie dubbed The Biggest Boss, the Miami representative felt the need to get involved and stop the Bronx artist from using his favorite nickname.<br />
According to TMZ, Rick Ross hit Remy Ma with a good ol&rsquo; cease and desist order for using h]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/rick-ross-hits-remy-ma-with-cease-amp-desist-order-over-her-new-movie-title-lsquothe-biggest-bossrsquo/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 16:26:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/rick-ross-hits-remy-ma-with-cease-amp-desist-order-over-her-new-movie-title-lsquothe-biggest-bossrsquo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Afroman Emerges Victorious Over Ohio Cops Who Sued Him For Defamation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Afroman was at the center of one of the zaniest trials in history after seven police officers in Ohio filed a defamation lawsuit against him. Amid trolling and the public release of graphic details, Afroman emerged victorious in the end.As reported by CBS News, Afroman, real name Joseph E. Foreman, was the target of a lawsuit brought by seven Adams County Sheriff&rsquo;s deputies who claimed the &ldquo;Because I Got High&rdquo; star defamed them by using video footage and images to mock them aft]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/afroman-emerges-victorious-over-ohio-cops-who-sued-him-for-defamation/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 16:26:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/afroman-emerges-victorious-over-ohio-cops-who-sued-him-for-defamation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[D4vd’s Former Friend Neo Speaks Out After Grand Jury Questioning]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Scott Dudelson / GettyAs the death of Celeste Rivas remains unresolved, D4vd&rsquo;s former friend, Neo Langston, was questioned last month in connection with the case.During the proceedings, Los Angeles County Deputy Attorney Beth Silverman asked Langston about the death of the 14-year-old. Langston told the court he was not involved and had no knowledge of whether D4vd played any role in the incident.&nbsp;According to reports, a grand jury alleged that D4vd may have been involved in t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/d4vds-former-friend-neo-speaks-out-after-grand-jury-questioning/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 15:02:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/d4vds-former-friend-neo-speaks-out-after-grand-jury-questioning/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Black Thought &amp; Mach-Hommy Have A Collab Album On The Way]]></title><description><![CDATA[Black Thought and Mach-Hommy, two of the game&rsquo;s most dangerous MCs, are joining forces for a full-length album.<br />
Mach confirmed the news in his latest newsletter, telling fans: &ldquo;I have a few projects in the chamber: one with August Fanon, one with Ras G &hellip; and last, but not least, Black-Hommy.&rdquo;<br />
Further details, including a release date, remain under wraps for now.<br />
The pair first teased a project together in an interview with Pigeons &amp; Planes back in 2024.<br />
&ldquo;Someti]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/black-thought-amp-mach-hommy-have-a-collab-album-on-the-way/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 13:46:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/black-thought-amp-mach-hommy-have-a-collab-album-on-the-way/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lil Baby In Sauna With A Full Fit Is Weird]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lil Baby In Sauna With A Full Fit Is Weird]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/lil-baby-in-sauna-with-a-full-fit-is-weird/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 12:28:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/lil-baby-in-sauna-with-a-full-fit-is-weird/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[JAY-Z Announces Special Anniversary Shows At NYC’s Yankee Stadium]]></title><description><![CDATA[JAY-Z is returning to the stage this summer to celebrate two of his most iconic albums.<br />
The Roc Nation mogul has announced a two-night takeover of New York City&rsquo;s Yankee Stadium in July to commemorate Reasonable Doubt and The Blueprint, which turn 30 and 25 years old, respectively, this year.<br />
Hov will celebrate the anniversary of his classic 1996 debut album at the historic venue on Friday, July 10, before returning the following night on Saturday, July 11, to pay tribute to his 2001 opus.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/jay-z-announces-special-anniversary-shows-at-nycs-yankee-stadium/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 10:51:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/jay-z-announces-special-anniversary-shows-at-nycs-yankee-stadium/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Travis Porter Returns: Legacy, New Music, and Birthday Bash XXX]]></title><description><![CDATA[&#10005;<br />
Source: Prince Williams / Getty<br />
If you were outside during the 2010s, you know Travis Porter served as the ultimate soundtrack for a good time. The legendary Atlanta trio recently pulled up to Holiday Season Live on Hot 107.9 to chop it up with DJ Holiday. During the energetic interview, they broke down their undeniable impact on the culture, their growing music catalog, and why they are ready to turn the city up all over again.A Legacy That Keeps GrowingDecades into the game, Ali, Quez]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/travis-porter-returns-legacy-new-music-and-birthday-bash-xxx/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 05:47:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/travis-porter-returns-legacy-new-music-and-birthday-bash-xxx/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chuck E. Cheese Kicks Little Girl And Causes Craziness]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chuck E. Cheese Kicks Little Girl And Causes Craziness]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/chuck-e-cheese-kicks-little-girl-and-causes-craziness/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 03:53:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/chuck-e-cheese-kicks-little-girl-and-causes-craziness/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ray J says he’s “coming out the closet” for Cam’rom, Ma$e &amp; Shyne]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ray J says he’s “coming out the closet” for Cam’rom, Ma$e &amp; Shyne]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/ray-j-says-hes-coming-out-the-closet-for-camrom-mae-amp-shyne/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 00:21:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/ray-j-says-hes-coming-out-the-closet-for-camrom-mae-amp-shyne/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gunna’s Touring Company Sues Janky Promoter After Not Getting Paid For X Games Gig]]></title><description><![CDATA[Prince Williams / Gunna<br />
According to court documents obtained by&nbsp;TMZ Hip Hop&nbsp;Gunna was fleeced and tricked into performing at an X Games-related concert, and his touring company is now seeking the financial compensation he was promised.The celebrity gossip site claims Gunna&rsquo;s touring company agreed to have him perform at an X Games in Aspen in January and put pen to paper on a contract guaranteeing he would be paid $500,000 on the night of the performance.Unfortunately for the &l]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/gunnas-touring-company-sues-janky-promoter-after-not-getting-paid-for-x-games-gig/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 23:35:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/gunnas-touring-company-sues-janky-promoter-after-not-getting-paid-for-x-games-gig/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[D&rsquo;Anglo aka Jack Harlow &ldquo;Trade Place,&rdquo; Shaggy &amp; Robin Thicke &ldquo;Looking Lovely&rdquo; &amp; More | Daily Visuals 3.19.26]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Harriet Lander &ndash; Chelsea FC / GettyJack Harlow really shocked his day-one fans (and the culture in general) when his latest project&nbsp;Monica, turned out to be a neo-soul album that no one saw coming. While opinions on the album vary it did spark some hilarious 90&rsquo;s R&amp;B memes and Black-ish nicknames for Harlow and for that we&rsquo;re grateful.Still, the man has an album to promote so Jack Harlow comes through with some new visuals to &ldquo;Trade Places&rdquo; in which]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/drsquoanglo-aka-jack-harlow-ldquotrade-placerdquo-shaggy-amp-robin-thicke-ldquolooking-lovelyrdquo-amp-more-daily-visuals-31926/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 23:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/drsquoanglo-aka-jack-harlow-ldquotrade-placerdquo-shaggy-amp-robin-thicke-ldquolooking-lovelyrdquo-amp-more-daily-visuals-31926/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[7 Times Rappers Made Islamic References In Their Music]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Ice Cube: Truth 2 Power Tour &ndash; Atlanta, GA/&rdquo;Tony Hawk&rsquo;s Pro Skater 3 + / GettyWe&rsquo;re in the final days of the holy month of Ramadan, a time when Muslims around the world seek clarity, discipline, and spiritual alignment.Hip-Hop fans have long celebrated their favorite rappers, and many of those artists have openly embraced Islam. MCs like Mom Def, Lupe Fiasco, and Ice Cube have all balanced their careers with their faith, often weaving those beliefs into their lyri]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/7-times-rappers-made-islamic-references-in-their-music/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 21:37:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/7-times-rappers-made-islamic-references-in-their-music/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Umlaut JAŸ-Z Performing 2 Nights At Yankee Stadium In July]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Kevin Mazur / GettyJA&Yuml;-Z is officially back on his bully. On Wednesday (March 18), the Hip-Hop mogul announced that he will be performing two dates in Yankee Stadium in July.<br />
The pair of concerts will be in celebration of two of the &ldquo;Empire State of Mind&rdquo; rapper&rsquo;s classic albums &mdash; his debut project, Reasonable Doubt, and his sixth opus, The Blueprint.<br />
Roc Nation and Live Nation made the announcement in a social media post that revealed that shows are going do]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/umlaut-ja-z-performing-2-nights-at-yankee-stadium-in-july/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 21:23:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/umlaut-ja-z-performing-2-nights-at-yankee-stadium-in-july/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[JAŸ-Z Performing 2 Nights At Yankee Stadium In July]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Kevin Mazur / GettyJA&Yuml;-Z is officially back on his bully. On Wednesday (March 18), the Hip-Hop mogul announced that he will be performing two dates in Yankee Stadium in July.<br />
The pair of concerts will be in celebration of two of the &ldquo;Empire State of Mind&rdquo; rapper&rsquo;s classic albums &mdash; his debut project, Reasonable Doubt, and his sixth opus, The Blueprint.<br />
Roc Nation and Live Nation made the announcement in a social media post that revealed that shows are going do]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/ja-z-performing-2-nights-at-yankee-stadium-in-july/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 21:23:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/ja-z-performing-2-nights-at-yankee-stadium-in-july/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Uncle Nearest CEO &amp; Shareholder Sue Farm Credit, Alleging Smear Campaign]]></title><description><![CDATA[Uncle Nearest, a popular Black-owned brand in the competitive American whiskey space, found itself in headlines due to widely reported financial concerns. Uncle Nearest&rsquo;s CEO, founders, and stakeholders joined forces to sue Farm Credit Mid-America over an alleged smear campaign that was meant to discredit the brand.As announced in a prepared press release, Uncle Nearest, its CEO, Fawn Weaver, and the brand&rsquo;s largest shareholder filed suit against Farm Credit, stating that the lender]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/uncle-nearest-ceo-amp-shareholder-sue-farm-credit-alleging-smear-campaign/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 20:27:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/uncle-nearest-ceo-amp-shareholder-sue-farm-credit-alleging-smear-campaign/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SNIPES Blesses DJ Khaled With His Own IMBOX Sneaker Protector Machine]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Courtesy of SNIPES / SnipesAside from Fat Joe and P.J. Tucker, DJ Khaled probably has the most extensive sneaker collection in the game (that we know of anyway) so it&rsquo;s only right that the man own a device to ensure that his footwear remains well protected whenever he&rsquo;s out in the wild and without two able men to carry him from point A to point B. (We ain&rsquo;t forget about that, b.)&nbsp;Looking to help DJ Khaled keep his sneakers well protected and as spiffy as possible,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/snipes-blesses-dj-khaled-with-his-own-imbox-sneaker-protector-machine/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 19:58:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/snipes-blesses-dj-khaled-with-his-own-imbox-sneaker-protector-machine/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[IMBOX Blesses DJ Khaled With His Own SNIPES x We The Best Sneaker Protector Machine]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Courtesy of SNIPES / SnipesAside from Fat Joe and P.J. Tucker, DJ Khaled probably has the most extensive sneaker collection in the game (that we know of anyway) so it&rsquo;s only right that the man own a device to ensure that his footwear remains well protected whenever he&rsquo;s out in the wild and without two able men to carry him from point A to point B. (We ain&rsquo;t forget about that, b.)&nbsp;Looking to help DJ Khaled keep his sneakers well protected and as spiffy as possible,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/imbox-blesses-dj-khaled-with-his-own-snipes-x-we-the-best-sneaker-protector-machine/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 19:58:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/imbox-blesses-dj-khaled-with-his-own-snipes-x-we-the-best-sneaker-protector-machine/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Court Sides With DJ Mustard Amid Custody Battle]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Allen J. Schaben / GettyA California judge has handed DJ Mustard a temporary edge in decision-making when it comes to his children&rsquo;s education, as his custody dispute with Chanel Thierry continues to unfold.According to court documents, the producer&mdash;whose legal name is Dijon McFarlane&mdash;has been given tie-breaking authority on school-related matters involving the couple&rsquo;s three children through August 2026. The decision comes after the court reviewed allegations tha]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/court-sides-with-dj-mustard-amid-custody-battle/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 19:48:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/court-sides-with-dj-mustard-amid-custody-battle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Afroman Trial: What We Know About The Wildest Case In Hip-Hop Right Now]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Rick Kern / GettyWhat makes the Afroman trial so fascinating is that it sits right at the intersection of rap, comedy, police accountability, internet culture, and the First Amendment. At the center of it all is Joseph Foreman &mdash; better known as Afroman &mdash; who is now in an Ohio courtroom because sheriff&rsquo;s deputies say he crossed the line when he turned footage of a 2022 raid on his home into music videos, songs, social posts, and merch. As of Wednesday, March 18, 2026, th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/afroman-trial-what-we-know-about-the-wildest-case-in-hip-hop-right-now/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 19:40:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/afroman-trial-what-we-know-about-the-wildest-case-in-hip-hop-right-now/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Peter Parker Back Into The Swing Of Things In 1st Trailer To Spider-Man: Brand New Day]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Courtesy of Sony Pictures / SonyAfter months of teasing and taunting their fanbase with clues and rumors of what to expect, Marvel has finally released the full trailer that we&rsquo;ve all been waiting for. No, we&rsquo;re not talking about Avengers: Doomsday (that would&rsquo;ve made more sense), but rather Spider-Man: Brand New Day. And from the looks of it, it&rsquo;s going to be one helluva ride.Starring Tom Holland as your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man, Brand New Day focuses on]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/peter-parker-back-into-the-swing-of-things-in-1st-trailer-to-spider-man-brand-new-day/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 19:18:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/peter-parker-back-into-the-swing-of-things-in-1st-trailer-to-spider-man-brand-new-day/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Peter Parker Back Into The Swing Of Things In 1st ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Trailer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Courtesy of Sony Pictures / SonyAfter months of teasing and taunting their fanbase with clues and rumors of what to expect, Marvel has finally released the full trailer that we&rsquo;ve all been waiting for. No, we&rsquo;re not talking about Avengers: Doomsday (that would&rsquo;ve made more sense), but rather Spider-Man: Brand New Day. And from the looks of it, it&rsquo;s going to be one helluva ride.Starring Tom Holland as your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man, Brand New Day focuses on]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/peter-parker-back-into-the-swing-of-things-in-1st-spider-man-brand-new-day-trailer/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 19:18:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/peter-parker-back-into-the-swing-of-things-in-1st-spider-man-brand-new-day-trailer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani&rsquo;s Top 5 Rappers Includes 3 NYC Goats &amp; 2 Chi-Town Legends]]></title><description><![CDATA[NDZ/Star Max / Zohran MamdaniNYC&rsquo;s Mayor, Zohran Mamdani, doesn&rsquo;t hide his love for Hip-Hop; his victory song on election night was Ja Rule&rsquo;s &ldquo;New York,&rdquo; much to the dismay of 50 Cent, so it wasn&rsquo;t hard for him to reveal his top 5 favorite rappers.<br />
In a clip that has since gone viral, Mamdani speaks with educator and writer Jose Vilson about his expansion of New York&rsquo;s 3-K and Pre-K programs in the five boroughs.<br />
Vilson decided to ask Mamdani the questio]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/nyc-mayor-zohran-mamdanirsquos-top-5-rappers-includes-3-nyc-goats-amp-2-chi-town-legends/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 19:08:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/nyc-mayor-zohran-mamdanirsquos-top-5-rappers-includes-3-nyc-goats-amp-2-chi-town-legends/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lil Wayne Adds More Dates To ‘Tha Carter’ 20th Anniversary Tour]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Julia Beverly / GettyLil Wayne is keeping the celebration going, adding 20 more dates to his Tha Carter Anniversary Tour.This time around, he&rsquo;s bringing 2 Chainz and The Game along for the ride. Chainz is expected to join Weezy for most of the run, while Game will make appearances in select cities.The tour celebrates Wayne&rsquo;s iconic Tha Carter series, which started in 2004 with the original project featuring standouts like &ldquo;Go DJ,&rdquo; &ldquo;I Miss My Dawgs,&rdquo; an]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/lil-wayne-adds-more-dates-to-tha-carter-20th-anniversary-tour/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 18:51:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/lil-wayne-adds-more-dates-to-tha-carter-20th-anniversary-tour/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mystikal Pleads Guilty To Third-Degree Rape, Sentencing In June]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mystikal, a veteran rapper who scored several chart-making hits, had a long history of legal issues, including a series of heinous charges in 2022. After initially being indicted on first-degree rape and other related charges in 2022,Mystikal pleaded guilty this week to third-degree rape charges.As reported by Louisiana news network WBRZ, Mystikal, real name Michael Tyler, pleaded guilty Tuesday (March 17) to the lesser charge of third-degree rape. Tyler was indicted on first-degree rape, simple]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/mystikal-pleads-guilty-to-third-degree-rape-sentencing-in-june/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 17:58:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/mystikal-pleads-guilty-to-third-degree-rape-sentencing-in-june/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jack Harlow Blessed With Hilarious R&amp;B Names After Claiming He &ldquo;Got Blacker&rdquo; On His New Album &lsquo;Monica&rsquo;]]></title><description><![CDATA[Harriet Lander &ndash; Chelsea FC / Jack HarlowJack Harlow has been walking the fine line between being labeled a &ldquo;culture vulture&rdquo; and being respectful to Black music, but his latest comments might have pushed him over that line.Last week, Harlow stopped by the New York Times &ldquo;Popcast&rdquo; to discuss his new album, Monica, and emphasized to the hosts that he chose to draw on his love of R&amp;B music when crafting his latest project, rather than other genres like country or]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/jack-harlow-blessed-with-hilarious-rampb-names-after-claiming-he-ldquogot-blackerrdquo-on-his-new-album-lsquomonicarsquo/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 17:37:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/jack-harlow-blessed-with-hilarious-rampb-names-after-claiming-he-ldquogot-blackerrdquo-on-his-new-album-lsquomonicarsquo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SleazyWorld Go Hit With Guilty Verdict In Federal Gun Case]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Arturo Holmes / GettyRapper SleazyWorld Go is facing the consequences of his past after a federal case finally reached it&rsquo;s verdict.The Michigan artist has had legal troubles dating back to 2016, when he was convicted on a robbery charge. Fast forward to 2022, authorities launched an investigation after he allegedly posted more than 30 images online flexing firearms.Law enforcement later recovered multiple weapons in his possession that same year, leading to charges of possessing a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/sleazyworld-go-hit-with-guilty-verdict-in-federal-gun-case/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 15:27:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/sleazyworld-go-hit-with-guilty-verdict-in-federal-gun-case/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Awake NY Celebrates The Life &amp; Legacy Of Big L In New Capsule Collection]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: @awakenewyorkclothing / InstagramIt&rsquo;s been 27 years since the tragic murder of legendary New York rapper, Big L. While his legacy hasn&rsquo;t enjoyed the remembrance like that of The Notorious B.I.G, Tupac Shakur or even Big Pun, the Northeast remembers, as does Awake NY clothing.Honoring the memory of the beloved Harlem rapper, Awake NY has released a capsule collection celebrating the life and legacy of the &ldquo;Ebonics&rdquo; rapper that is sure to be a hit with everyone who]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/awake-ny-celebrates-the-life-amp-legacy-of-big-l-in-new-capsule-collection/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 14:14:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/awake-ny-celebrates-the-life-amp-legacy-of-big-l-in-new-capsule-collection/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chance The Rapper Hit With Claims He Dodged Contracts, Former Manager Testifies]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Paras Griffin / GettyChance The Rapper is now dealing with more than just music headlines. The Chicago artist is back in court as his former manager continues to air out their business dealings in a legal battle that&rsquo;s starting to get messy.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/chance-the-rapper-hit-with-claims-he-dodged-contracts-former-manager-testifies/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 14:05:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/chance-the-rapper-hit-with-claims-he-dodged-contracts-former-manager-testifies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Donald Trump Claims He Spoke With A Former President About Iran, Aides For The 4 Living Presidents Deny That Happened]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tom Williams / Donald TrumpDonald Trump is a known pathological liar, but this recent lie he said from the Oval Office might be his most egregious fib yet.<br />
Speaking with the press, Trump said he spoke with a former president about his illegal and dumb war with Iran and that the president he spoke with approved of Operation Epic Fury. Orange Mussolini also claimed that the president he spoke with &ldquo;wished&rdquo; it were him who started a war with Iran.So, according to Trump, it was either Bi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/donald-trump-claims-he-spoke-with-a-former-president-about-iran-aides-for-the-4-living-presidents-deny-that-happened/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 05:43:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/donald-trump-claims-he-spoke-with-a-former-president-about-iran-aides-for-the-4-living-presidents-deny-that-happened/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Hidden Opportunities in Hip Hop]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Hidden Opportunities in Hip Hop]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/the-hidden-opportunities-in-hip-hop/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 01:04:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/the-hidden-opportunities-in-hip-hop/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Marching Band Steals Black College Swag But Removed Seasoning]]></title><description><![CDATA[Marching Band Steals Black College Swag But Removed Seasoning]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/marching-band-steals-black-college-swag-but-removed-seasoning/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 00:20:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/marching-band-steals-black-college-swag-but-removed-seasoning/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Finding Funding for Black Wall Street]]></title><description><![CDATA[Finding Funding for Black Wall Street]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/finding-funding-for-black-wall-street/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 23:04:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/finding-funding-for-black-wall-street/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[South Carolina Rapper Trap Dickey Signs With Top Dawg Entertainment]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: @trapdickey / InstagramTop Dawg Entertainment has officially welcomed rising artist Trap Dickey to the roster.The South Carolina rapper has been building buzz for a minute now, gaining early traction with his &ldquo;Blue Devils&rdquo; record before linking up with his Carolina bredrin DaBaby for the remix. He also tapped in with Key Glock on their collab &ldquo;Down South.&rdquo;Trap is shaping up to be another strong voice coming out of the Carolinas. With just one project under his bel]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/south-carolina-rapper-trap-dickey-signs-with-top-dawg-entertainment/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 21:22:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/south-carolina-rapper-trap-dickey-signs-with-top-dawg-entertainment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nepo King Jared Kushner Facing Corruption Allegations As Peace Envoy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: NATHAN HOWARD / GettyAccording to reports, President Donald Trump&rsquo;s son-in-law Jared Kushner is allegedly trying to entice nations in the Middle East to invest billions in his private equity firm. This is while he is conducting business as Trump&rsquo;s &ldquo;special envoy for peace,&rdquo; whose duties include negotiating with Iran as the U.S. wages war with them.Kushner &ldquo;has spoken with potential investors in recent weeks about raising $5 billion or more for Affinity Partn]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/nepo-king-jared-kushner-facing-corruption-allegations-as-peace-envoy/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 21:17:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/nepo-king-jared-kushner-facing-corruption-allegations-as-peace-envoy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[T.I. Retiring From Rap?]]></title><description><![CDATA[T.I. Retiring From Rap?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/ti-retiring-from-rap/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 21:05:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/ti-retiring-from-rap/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[&lsquo;Pragmata&rsquo; Final Preview:  Metroidvania Vibes &amp; Intense Boss Battles]]></title><description><![CDATA[Capcom / Pragmata<br />
Pragmata has been a mysterious game since Capcom first announced it in 2020, with some believing it would never see the light of day after its 2023 delay, leaving many questions unanswered. After spending two hours with the game, I feel even more confident that Capcom made the right decision by putting it back in the oven to cook a bit longer, because this might be a new winning IP for the video game company.In our first preview of the game at Summer Game Fest, I got to experie]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/lsquopragmatarsquo-final-preview-metroidvania-vibes-amp-intense-boss-battles/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 19:57:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/lsquopragmatarsquo-final-preview-metroidvania-vibes-amp-intense-boss-battles/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mase Recalls Shyne Allegedly Putting The Paws On Diddy’s Security Guard During Bad Boy Days]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: JC Olivera / GettyMase tells an untold Bad Boy Records story that ended with one of Diddy&rsquo;s security guards getting beat up.During a recent episode of the It Is What It Is podcast, Mase recalled a moment when Shyne had to stand up for himself against Puff and the tension surrounding him at the time. According to Mase, not everyone on the label was feeling Shyne early on, partly due to comparisons to Biggie following his untimely death, something that didn&rsquo;t sit well with memb]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/mase-recalls-shyne-allegedly-putting-the-paws-on-diddys-security-guard-during-bad-boy-days/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 19:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/mase-recalls-shyne-allegedly-putting-the-paws-on-diddys-security-guard-during-bad-boy-days/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Crafting an Artist's World and Identity]]></title><description><![CDATA[Crafting an Artist's World and Identity]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/crafting-an-artists-world-and-identity/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 18:06:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/crafting-an-artists-world-and-identity/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FBI Goof Kash Patel Clowned Online For Custom Nikes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kash Patel is a walking anthesis of how not to be cool, and the former podcast turned Cabinet member continues to not do himself any favors. Online, folks are clowning Kash Patel after the FBI director&rsquo;s custom low-top Nike sneakers made their way online.Kash Patel, 46, has been in the headlines of late for reasons that have little to do with holding federal law enforcement to task or protecting the intelligence concerns of American citizens.<br />
Adding to a litany of gaffes from Director Pate]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/fbi-goof-kash-patel-clowned-online-for-custom-nikes/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 17:47:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/fbi-goof-kash-patel-clowned-online-for-custom-nikes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Family Hip Hop Album Idea]]></title><description><![CDATA[Family Hip Hop Album Idea]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/family-hip-hop-album-idea/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 17:03:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/family-hip-hop-album-idea/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[JAŸ-Z To Headline Roots Picnic 2026, Event To Make Belmont Plateau Debut]]></title><description><![CDATA[JA&Yuml;-Z will make his return to the stage this coming spring season at one of the top musical festivals in the land. On Tuesday (March 17), it was announced JA&Yuml;-Z will headline the Roots Picnic in May and will be one of the hottest events of the season.The Roots and Live Nation Urban are bringing the Roots Picnic musical festival back to Philadelphia, and this time they have one of Hip-Hop&rsquo;s most celebrated figures. JA&Yuml;-Z sits at the top of the bill, and will reunite with The]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/ja-z-to-headline-roots-picnic-2026-event-to-make-belmont-plateau-debut/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 16:23:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/ja-z-to-headline-roots-picnic-2026-event-to-make-belmont-plateau-debut/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[JAY-Z To Headline Roots Picnic 2026 As Comeback Rumors Heat Up]]></title><description><![CDATA[JAY-Z is set to headline this year&rsquo;s Roots Picnic festival, fueling rumors that he&rsquo;s gearing up to make a musical comeback.<br />
Organizers announced on Tuesday (March 17) that Hov will perform with The Roots on May 30 at Belmont Plateau in Philadelphia. The hip-hop legends famously shared the stage back in 2001 for Jigga&rsquo;s MTV Unplugged live album.<br />
The full Roots Picnic 2026 lineup has yet to be revealed. Pre-sale tickets are available here with the code &ldquo;ROOTS26.&rdquo;<br />
View]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/jay-z-to-headline-roots-picnic-2026-as-comeback-rumors-heat-up/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 16:19:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/jay-z-to-headline-roots-picnic-2026-as-comeback-rumors-heat-up/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fetty Wap Announces New Album ‘Zavier,’ Dropping In March]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Johnny Nunez / GettyFetty Wap is back home and preparing to release his first project in three years.The hitmaker behind records like &ldquo;Trap Queen,&rdquo; &ldquo;My Way,&rdquo; and &ldquo;679&rdquo; is ready to remind the rap game that the Zoo is back and he&rsquo;s still got plenty left in the tank. Fetty took to social media to announce his upcoming album Zavier, releasing a black-and-white trailer that reflects on his journey.&nbsp; &ldquo;When you losing money everyone thinks th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/fetty-wap-announces-new-album-zavier-dropping-in-march/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 15:44:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/fetty-wap-announces-new-album-zavier-dropping-in-march/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Teddy Rilety Reveals How Gene Griffin Ripped Him Off]]></title><description><![CDATA[Teddy Rilety Reveals How Gene Griffin Ripped Him Off]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/teddy-rilety-reveals-how-gene-griffin-ripped-him-off/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 14:49:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/teddy-rilety-reveals-how-gene-griffin-ripped-him-off/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump PAC Fundraising Email Using Dead Soldiers Gets Backlash]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Anna Moneymaker / GettyA fundraising email meant to help President Donald Trump might be giving his embattled administration more stress, due to the usage of a photo taken during the dignified transfer of six fallen American soldiers within it, drawing serious ire from politicians and the public.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/trump-pac-fundraising-email-using-dead-soldiers-gets-backlash/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 14:12:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/trump-pac-fundraising-email-using-dead-soldiers-gets-backlash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kiki Shepard, ‘Showtime At The Apollo’ Co-Host, Dies At 74]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kiki Shepard, who served as the co-host of the popular Showtime At The Apollo, has died. According to her rep, Kiki Shepard suffered a heart attack while in Los Angeles on Monday (March 16).TMZ broke the news and obtained details from Kiki Shepard&rsquo;s rep that the longtime dancer, actress, and co-host suffered a massive heart attack, adding that the loss was unexpected.<br />
Shepard was born Chiquita Renee Shepard in Tyler, Texas, to parents who were both competitive dancers. The Shepard family h]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/kiki-shepard-showtime-at-the-apollo-co-host-dies-at-74/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 06:26:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/kiki-shepard-showtime-at-the-apollo-co-host-dies-at-74/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dude Sings To Childish Gambino in Embarrassing “This Is America”]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dude Sings To Childish Gambino in Embarrassing “This Is America”]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/dude-sings-to-childish-gambino-in-embarrassing-this-is-america/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 00:47:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/dude-sings-to-childish-gambino-in-embarrassing-this-is-america/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The New First Lady Of Death Row Records Jane Handcock Speaks]]></title><description><![CDATA[The New First Lady Of Death Row Records Jane Handcock Speaks]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/the-new-first-lady-of-death-row-records-jane-handcock-speaks/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 23:33:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/the-new-first-lady-of-death-row-records-jane-handcock-speaks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pras Michel Drops Lawsuit Against Lauryn Hill Over Fraud]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pras Michel is no longer pursuing a lawsuit against his Fugees bandmate, Lauryn Hill, based on a court filing in New York last week. In a new report, Pras Michel, who alleged Hill engaged in fraud, filed the lawsuit due to the abrupt cancellation of a Fugees reunion tour.In a report from Rolling Stone, Pras Michel, 53, decided to drop the lawsuit on March 11 based on a filing at the U.S. District Court Southern District of New York. Michel initiated the complaint back in 2024, this after a plann]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/pras-michel-drops-lawsuit-against-lauryn-hill-over-fraud/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 23:20:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/pras-michel-drops-lawsuit-against-lauryn-hill-over-fraud/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former Sen. Kyrsten Sinema Cops To Affair, Ex-Wife Of Man Seeks $75K In Damages]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kyrsten Sinema is embroiled in a legal battle with the ex-wife of her former bodyguard, and the former senator is looking to get the matter dismissed. According to a new report, Kyrsten Sinema admitted to an affair with the bodyguard, and her side argues that the lawsuit shouldn&rsquo;t go forward due to where it took place.As reported by the Associated Press, Kyrsten Sinema, who represented Arizona in the U.S. Senate, admitted to an affair with Matthew Ammel. The lawsuit, filed in North Carolin]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/former-sen-kyrsten-sinema-cops-to-affair-ex-wife-of-man-seeks-75k-in-damages/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 21:48:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/former-sen-kyrsten-sinema-cops-to-affair-ex-wife-of-man-seeks-75k-in-damages/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LaRussell Raises Eyebrows After Calling Controversial Figures “Heaven Sent” In New Snippet]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Dana Jacobs / GettyLaRussell is raising eyebrows after previewing a new song that name-drops some controversial figures.The Bay Area MC has been making plenty of noise through his music and backyard performances, but this time the attention is coming from a different place.In a new snippet posted to social media, LaRussell mentions infamous names like Jeffrey Epstein, Donald Trump, and Adolf Hitler while referring to them as &ldquo;heaven sent.&rdquo; He captioned the post,&nbsp;&ldquo;M]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/larussell-raises-eyebrows-after-calling-controversial-figures-heaven-sent-in-new-snippet/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 21:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/larussell-raises-eyebrows-after-calling-controversial-figures-heaven-sent-in-new-snippet/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Anthony Edwards’ Brother Is Really Like That?! Rapper BDifferent Speaks!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Anthony Edwards’ Brother Is Really Like That?! Rapper BDifferent Speaks!]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/anthony-edwards-brother-is-really-like-that-rapper-bdifferent-speaks/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 21:29:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/anthony-edwards-brother-is-really-like-that-rapper-bdifferent-speaks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Member Of Rep. Jasmine Crockett’s Security Team Shot Dead By Cops]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Ron Jenkins / GettyA man who was part of Rep. Jasmine Crockett&lsquo;s security detail and employed off-duty police officers for his security company was shot and killed. Diamon-Mazairre Robinson was the target of a federal investigation and was in a standoff with SWAT officers in Dallas last week, leading to his death.As reported by CBS News via sources, Diamon-Mazairre Robinson, 39, operated a private security firm that employed active police officers for off-duty police work, a common]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/member-of-rep-jasmine-crocketts-security-team-shot-dead-by-cops/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 20:52:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/member-of-rep-jasmine-crocketts-security-team-shot-dead-by-cops/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Drake DMs Fan Who Explains The Rapper&rsquo;s Lyrics &amp; Beefs To His Girlfriend On Social Media]]></title><description><![CDATA[Simone Joyner / DrakeOne fan had the surprise of a lifetime: Drake in his DMs.<br />
Drake hopped into the DMs of a creator who has gone viral for posts breaking down the rapper&rsquo;s lyrics and his beefs with his girlfriend.<br />
The creator, Dylan Garcia, shared a screenshot of the DM from the Canadian rapper, letting him know he is consuming his content and encouraging him to keep posting more while confirming that his forthcoming album, Iceman, is on the way.<br />
Garcia&rsquo;s recent popularity comes as]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/drake-dms-fan-who-explains-the-rapperrsquos-lyrics-amp-beefs-to-his-girlfriend-on-social-media/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 19:51:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/drake-dms-fan-who-explains-the-rapperrsquos-lyrics-amp-beefs-to-his-girlfriend-on-social-media/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[adidas Sues Sole Retriever Over Alleged Extortion Attempt]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: adidas / adidasFor the past few years, Nike has been giving their legal team quite the workout byconstantly filing lawsuits against any and everyone who dares to try to make a buck off the Nike name. Now, adidas is turning to its own legal counsel as they&rsquo;re taking Sole Retriever to court over an apparent extortion attempt.According to Hypebeast, on March 12, adidas filed a lawsuit against Sole Retriever, alleging that the people behind the popular sneaker app were committing &ldqu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/adidas-sues-sole-retriever-over-alleged-extortion-attempt/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 18:54:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/adidas-sues-sole-retriever-over-alleged-extortion-attempt/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Flavor Flav Treats The U.S. Women Olympians Amid Trump Hating From The Sideline]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Michael Tullberg / GettyFlavor Flav stepped up to represent the USA&rsquo;s female Olympians the right way.Donald Trump caught some heat after making questionable remarks about whether he planned to invite the women&rsquo;s hockey team to the White House, saying he would face criticism if he didn&rsquo;t extend the invite. The team ultimately saved him the trouble and declined the invitation.Following that situation, the New York rap legend stepped up to celebrate the USA&rsquo;s female]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/flavor-flav-treats-the-us-women-olympians-amid-trump-hating-from-the-sideline/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 18:53:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/flavor-flav-treats-the-us-women-olympians-amid-trump-hating-from-the-sideline/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Maino Fires At Joe Budden, DJ Akademiks &amp; More On &ldquo;The Algorithm&rdquo;]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Bernard Smalls / @PhotosByBeanzMaino is no longer keeping his frustration tucked between podcast clips and Instagram captions. The Brooklyn rapper has now turned up the volume, taking direct aim at Joe Budden, DJ Akademiks and several other media personalities on a new diss record titled &ldquo;The Algorithm.&rdquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/maino-fires-at-joe-budden-dj-akademiks-amp-more-on-ldquothe-algorithmrdquo/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 18:50:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/maino-fires-at-joe-budden-dj-akademiks-amp-more-on-ldquothe-algorithmrdquo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Parmount+ Gobbles Up BET+ After Paramount Acquires Tyler Perry’s Stake]]></title><description><![CDATA[Getty Images / Paramount+ / BET+ / Tyler PerryBET+ will no longer be a separate entity, as its 1,000 hours of original programming, movies, and specials will now be available on Paramount+.<br />
Deadline exclusively reports that Paramount has acquired Tyler Perry&rsquo;s stake in BET, and the changes will go into effect beginning in June.<br />
According to the website, the decision came from Paramount&rsquo;s new leadership, and Tyler Perry will still be a &ldquo;valued and important partner.&rdquo;Per De]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/parmount-gobbles-up-bet-after-paramount-acquires-tyler-perrys-stake/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 17:51:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/parmount-gobbles-up-bet-after-paramount-acquires-tyler-perrys-stake/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Paramount+ Gobbles Up BET+ After Paramount Acquires Tyler Perry’s Stake]]></title><description><![CDATA[Getty Images / Paramount+ / BET+ / Tyler PerryBET+ will no longer be a separate entity, as its 1,000 hours of original programming, movies, and specials will now be available on Paramount+.<br />
Deadline exclusively reports that Paramount has acquired Tyler Perry&rsquo;s stake in BET, and the changes will go into effect beginning in June.<br />
According to the website, the decision came from Paramount&rsquo;s new leadership, and Tyler Perry will still be a &ldquo;valued and important partner.&rdquo;Per De]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/paramount-gobbles-up-bet-after-paramount-acquires-tyler-perrys-stake/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 17:51:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/paramount-gobbles-up-bet-after-paramount-acquires-tyler-perrys-stake/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Diddy Pushes For ‘Immediate Release’ From Prison In New Appeal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Diddy has launched a new bid to be released from prison, claiming his four-year sentence is too harsh.<br />
The Bad Boy boss was sentenced to 50 months behind bars last year after being convicted of two charges of transportation to engage in prostitution &mdash; violations of the Mann Act &mdash; but acquitted of more serious charges of sex trafficking and racketeering.<br />
In a new appeal filed on Friday (March 13), lawyers for Diddy slam the sentence as a &ldquo;perversion of justice&rdquo; and argue t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/diddy-pushes-for-immediate-release-from-prison-in-new-appeal/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 16:26:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/diddy-pushes-for-immediate-release-from-prison-in-new-appeal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rick Ross Responds To Gunplay's Claims The Rozay Abandoned Him!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rick Ross Responds To Gunplay's Claims The Rozay Abandoned Him!]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/rick-ross-responds-to-gunplays-claims-the-rozay-abandoned-him/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 16:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/rick-ross-responds-to-gunplays-claims-the-rozay-abandoned-him/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fivio Foreign Questions 50 Cent For Dissing Everyone But T.I.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Jason Koerner / GettyFivio Foreign tapped into his inner Kanye and went on a full rant on social media, firing shots at just about everybody, including 50 Cent.The Big Drip rapper didn&rsquo;t just have words for Fif either. He also called out Young Thug, Lil Baby, Boosie Badazz, and Rooga during the tweet storm. Fivio kicked things off by pressing Rouge, claiming the Chicago rapper has been ducking smoke.&ldquo;Smh idc how many n*ggas Rugga box&hellip;Every street n*gga know all call ou]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/fivio-foreign-questions-50-cent-for-dissing-everyone-but-ti/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 15:35:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/fivio-foreign-questions-50-cent-for-dissing-everyone-but-ti/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ryan Coogler Secures First Oscar For Penning ‘Sinners’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rich Polk / Ryan CooglerRyan Coogler knew he was leaving a trail of fire when he put pen to paper while crafting the Sinners script, and the Academy rightfully rewarded him for his film.<br />
Coming into the night, Sinners was the nominated movie ever with 16 noms, and it was a rough start for everyone&rsquo;s favorite vampire period drama/horror, with the film going 0 for 4 until Coogler won for Best Original Screenplay.<br />
The win was the first for the Black Panther director, and he became the second]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/ryan-coogler-secures-first-oscar-for-penning-sinners/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 03:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/ryan-coogler-secures-first-oscar-for-penning-sinners/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LaRussell Says Even &quot;Ep$tein Is Heaven Sent&quot; 👀]]></title><description><![CDATA[LaRussell Says Even &quot;Ep$tein Is Heaven Sent&quot; 👀]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/larussell-says-even-quoteptein-is-heaven-sentquot-/</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 Mar 2026 22:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/larussell-says-even-quoteptein-is-heaven-sentquot-/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Calls For Donald Trump’s Impeachment Pick Up Following Report His Administration Will Pocket $10 Billion Fee From TikTok Deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Getty Images / Donald Trump / TikTokDonald Trump grifting seemingly knows no bounds. A recent report from The Wall Street Journal claims that his administration will pocket $10 billion from the deal that &ldquo;saved&rdquo; TikTok.There are calls for Donald Trump to be impeached following the deal in which US investors Oracle, Silver Lake, and Abu Dhabi&rsquo;s MGX have taken over TikTok&rsquo;s US operations from the Chinese-based parent company ByteDance.<br />
As part of the deal, the companies lis]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/calls-for-donald-trumps-impeachment-pick-up-following-report-his-administration-will-pocket-10-billion-fee-from-tiktok-deal/</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 Mar 2026 21:17:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/calls-for-donald-trumps-impeachment-pick-up-following-report-his-administration-will-pocket-10-billion-fee-from-tiktok-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[B.G. Disses Turk On &quot;Enough Is Enough&quot;]]></title><description><![CDATA[B.G. Disses Turk On &quot;Enough Is Enough&quot;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/bg-disses-turk-on-quotenough-is-enoughquot/</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 Mar 2026 20:54:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/bg-disses-turk-on-quotenough-is-enoughquot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Should Blueface Retire From Boxing After Getting Knocked Out The Ring?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Should Blueface Retire From Boxing After Getting Knocked Out The Ring?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/should-blueface-retire-from-boxing-after-getting-knocked-out-the-ring/</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 Mar 2026 20:41:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/should-blueface-retire-from-boxing-after-getting-knocked-out-the-ring/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Teddy Riley Explains Fake Micheal Jackson Photo In His Book &quot;Remember The Times&quot;]]></title><description><![CDATA[Teddy Riley Explains Fake Micheal Jackson Photo In His Book &quot;Remember The Times&quot;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/teddy-riley-explains-fake-micheal-jackson-photo-in-his-book-quotremember-the-timesquot/</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Mar 2026 21:05:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/teddy-riley-explains-fake-micheal-jackson-photo-in-his-book-quotremember-the-timesquot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Call of Duty’ Teams Up With Holiday For A Limited Streetwear Care Package]]></title><description><![CDATA[Call of Duty / HolidayFans of Call of Duty can show their love for the FPS with this new collaboration with iconic streetwear legend Holiday.<br />
Officially launched on Friday, Call of Duty and Holiday announced its first-ever collaboration, dropping a limited Black Ops Royale-inspired&nbsp;capsule collection.<br />
The capsule collection is inspired by the recently launched Black Ops Royale in Warzone and is described as &ldquo;a uniform for the modern operator.&rdquo;Per a press release, the collaborati]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/call-of-duty-teams-up-with-holiday-for-a-limited-streetwear-care-package/</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Mar 2026 17:04:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/call-of-duty-teams-up-with-holiday-for-a-limited-streetwear-care-package/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nearly 1,600 Complaints Were Received By The BBC Following BAFTA’s N-Word Moment]]></title><description><![CDATA[Stuart Wilson/BAFTAIt turns out the BBC received more complaints following the N-word moment involving Michael B. Jordan and Delroy Lindo at the BAFTA Awards than any other broadcast since the Glastonbury incident, where Bob Vylan proudly proclaimed &ldquo;death to the IDF.&rdquo;Deadline reports the BBC received 1,588 complaints from watchers who said they were &ldquo;unhappy a racial slur was heard and that it was not edited out of the broadcast.&rdquo;It&rsquo;s the most complaints since the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/nearly-1600-complaints-were-received-by-the-bbc-following-baftas-n-word-moment/</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Mar 2026 15:56:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/nearly-1600-complaints-were-received-by-the-bbc-following-baftas-n-word-moment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jamie Foxx Mocks Stephen A. Smith Hilariously 😂]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jamie Foxx Mocks Stephen A. Smith Hilariously 😂]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/jamie-foxx-mocks-stephen-a-smith-hilariously-/</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Mar 2026 01:10:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/jamie-foxx-mocks-stephen-a-smith-hilariously-/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Teddy Riley Finally Speaks On Industry Betrayal, Michael Jackson, New Book &amp; New Jack Legacy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Teddy Riley Finally Speaks On Industry Betrayal, Michael Jackson, New Book &amp; New Jack Legacy]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/teddy-riley-finally-speaks-on-industry-betrayal-michael-jackson-new-book-amp-new-jack-legacy/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 21:41:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/teddy-riley-finally-speaks-on-industry-betrayal-michael-jackson-new-book-amp-new-jack-legacy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Megan Thee Stallion &amp; Key Glock Are The Faces Of True Religion&rsquo;s New Campaign]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: True Religion / TRUE RELIGIONMegan Thee Stallion and Key Glock are the new faces of True Religion&rsquo;s Spring 2026 campaign.This isn&rsquo;t the first time the Hot Girl has linked up with the denim brand, but it marks Glizzock&rsquo;s debut. The campaign runs under the tagline &ldquo;Make It True,&rdquo; spotlighting bold style and individuality. Meg shared what it means to reconnect with the iconic brand:&ldquo;Working with True Religion is always such a special expereicne and creati]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/megan-thee-stallion-amp-key-glock-are-the-faces-of-true-religionrsquos-new-campaign/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 21:35:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/megan-thee-stallion-amp-key-glock-are-the-faces-of-true-religionrsquos-new-campaign/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[RZA Launches Film Distribution Label, 36 Cinema Distribution]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kristy Sparow / RZARZA&rsquo;s run in Hollywood has hit a new level after the Wu-Tang Clan OG launched his own film distribution label, 36 Cinema Distribution.<br />
Deadline&nbsp;exclusively reports that the RZA now has his own film distribution label, and the film that he wrote and directed, One Spoon of Chocolate,&nbsp;will see a May 1, 2026, US theatrical release under it.Per Deadline:<br />
Going forward, the plan is for 36 Cinema Distribution to handle feature distribution of new releases and classic]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/rza-launches-film-distribution-label-36-cinema-distribution/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 21:21:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/rza-launches-film-distribution-label-36-cinema-distribution/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fat Joe Leans Back Into Major Win In Defamation Battle Against Former Hypeman]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: @NBA_NewYork / TwitterFat Joe&rsquo;s ongoing defamation battle has a new development, and it&rsquo;s a win for the Bronx rapper.During his legal dispute with former hype man Terrance &ldquo;T.A.&rdquo; Dixon, Joe scored a victory in the latest round of the case. Dixon had attempted to get the lawsuit dismissed, but a federal judge ruled in Joey&rsquo;s favor, allowing the case to move forward.The decision keeps the lawsuit alive as the New York MC continues to argue that his former asso]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/fat-joe-leans-back-into-major-win-in-defamation-battle-against-former-hypeman/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 18:50:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/fat-joe-leans-back-into-major-win-in-defamation-battle-against-former-hypeman/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Music Friday: Jack Harlow, YG, Earl Sweatshirt &amp; More]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jack Harlow leads this week&rsquo;s New Music Friday lineup with one of the boldest departure albums of recent memory.<br />
Steeped in neo-soul influence, Monica reintroduces the Louisville rapper as a lover boy crooner who wouldn&rsquo;t sound out of place in the Soulquarians (who, by the way, might be making a comeback). The project was even recorded at Electric Lady Studios, the famed NYC studio where Questlove, D&rsquo;Angelo, J Dilla and co. called home in the late &rsquo;90s and early 00s.<br />
For]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/new-music-friday-jack-harlow-yg-earl-sweatshirt-amp-more/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 17:41:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/new-music-friday-jack-harlow-yg-earl-sweatshirt-amp-more/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[THR&#333;W Social DC Hosting R&amp;B Star Mario This Weekend]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mario, a veteran R&amp;B vocalist with over a quarter century of motion, will touch down in the Washington Metropolitan area this weekend. THR&#333;W Social DC, one of the Nation&rsquo;s Capital&rsquo;s top entertainment venues, will host Mario on Saturday (March 14) for a late-night performance.Mario, who released his seventh studio project, Mood Swings, late last year, will pop in for a performance at THR&#333;W Social DC, a tropical-themed rooftop and bar space in the heart of DC&rsquo;s Ivy]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/thr333w-social-dc-hosting-rampb-star-mario-this-weekend/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 17:39:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/thr333w-social-dc-hosting-rampb-star-mario-this-weekend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump White House Uses Nintendo’s ‘Wii Sports’ In Latest Iran War Propaganda Video]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bob Riha Jr / Wii Sports<br />
Donald Trump&rsquo;s White House continues to use Nintendo&rsquo;s IP to push its Iran war propaganda.Thursday, the Trump White House social media account shared another video on social media making light of the Iran war that they have wildly underestimated.<br />
Like previous posts, the White House continues to use video games to boast about their progress in Trump&rsquo;s Iran &ldquo;excursion,&rdquo; combining popular video game IP, and movies with footage of missiles hitt]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/trump-white-house-uses-nintendos-wii-sports-in-latest-iran-war-propaganda-video/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 17:38:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/trump-white-house-uses-nintendos-wii-sports-in-latest-iran-war-propaganda-video/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New York Leans Into Sober-Curious Trend As Gen Z Moves Away From Booze]]></title><description><![CDATA[The sober-curious trend, where sobriety isn&rsquo;t suggested but instead the concept of mindful drinking, has grown legs over the past few years. The sober-curious movement has exploded across the nation, and New York, a city packed with thousands of bars, are experitmenting with mocktail bars and similar booze-free options.<br />
As seen in Gothamist, New York&rsquo;s bar scene was examined by one of its reporters, who focused on &ldquo;sober bars&rdquo; in No More Cafe and Mockingbird. In our quick]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/new-york-leans-into-sober-curious-trend-as-gen-z-moves-away-from-booze/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 16:22:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/new-york-leans-into-sober-curious-trend-as-gen-z-moves-away-from-booze/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Damon Dash Gets ‘OG Stories’ Series Greenlit At BET]]></title><description><![CDATA[Damon Dash has been relentless in his pursuit of remaining a part of the entertainment landscape, and will add another feather to his cap this spring. A new report reveals that BET has greenlit a new talk show series, OG Stories, with Damon Dash serving as its host.Damon Dash, 54, is no stranger to developing series and films, and the upcoming OG Stories series serves as one of his biggest splashes in recent times.<br />
Given Dash&rsquo;s larger-than-life personality and track record as an executive]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/damon-dash-gets-og-stories-series-greenlit-at-bet/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 15:22:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/damon-dash-gets-og-stories-series-greenlit-at-bet/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jack Harlow Breaks Three-Year Drought With ‘Monica’ On His 28th Birthday]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Arturo Holmes / GettyJack Harlow is back with a new album titled Monica, arriving after a three-year gap since his last full-length project.In 2023, the Louisville MC released Jackman, which many fans considered his most complete body of work. Fast-forward to March 13, Harlow&rsquo;s 28th birthday, and the rapper has returned with another project, but this one takes a slightly different approach.&nbsp;Fans might&rsquo;ve expected the usual formula, upbeat production with Harlow sliding o]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/jack-harlow-breaks-three-year-drought-with-monica-on-his-28th-birthday/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 15:05:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/jack-harlow-breaks-three-year-drought-with-monica-on-his-28th-birthday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Teddy Riley Apologizes To BlackStreet, Explains Beef, Group Tensions]]></title><description><![CDATA[Teddy Riley Apologizes To BlackStreet, Explains Beef, Group Tensions]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/teddy-riley-apologizes-to-blackstreet-explains-beef-group-tensions/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 13:31:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/teddy-riley-apologizes-to-blackstreet-explains-beef-group-tensions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[White South Africans Returning Home Despite Trump’s Violence Claims]]></title><description><![CDATA[South Africans living outside of their home country are returning, citing affordability and quality of life concerns. This comes as President Donald Trump and Elon Musk previously shared an unfounded rumor that white South Africans were targeted by Black natives of the African nation.In a report from Reuters, it was unveiled that several South African expats are looking to return home. The outlet spoke to one man who left South Africa in 2003 after claiming he was held up at gunpoint, but discov]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/white-south-africans-returning-home-despite-trumps-violence-claims/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 02:03:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/white-south-africans-returning-home-despite-trumps-violence-claims/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MAGA Op Laura Loomer Wants To Ban Muslims From TSA]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Stephanie Keith / GettyIn a new rant, far-right personality Laura Loomer has called for all Muslims to be prohibited from working with the Transportation Security Administration, referring to them as a &ldquo;national security threat&rdquo; on social media.In a post on X, formerly Twitter, Loomer wrote: &ldquo;Every time I travel and a Muslim in a hijab asks to see my passport at TSA, I just want to say &lsquo;f&mdash;- you. How dare you, take your hijab off and then maybe I will show yo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/maga-op-laura-loomer-wants-to-ban-muslims-from-tsa/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 01:09:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/maga-op-laura-loomer-wants-to-ban-muslims-from-tsa/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Major Key: DJ Khaled Set To Receive Lifetime Achievement At Snapchat Snappy Awards]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: CFP / GettyDJ Khaled is adding another major honor to his r&eacute;sum&eacute;, as he&rsquo;s set to receive the first-ever Lifetime Achievement Award at the inaugural Snappy Awards hosted by Snapchat.The Florida hitmaker, who famously reminds fans that all he does is win, is being recognized by a platform that played a huge role in amplifying his personality and brand.<br />
On March 31, Snapchat will host it&rsquo;s first Snappy Awards, handing out honors across 21 categories that celebrate]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/major-key-dj-khaled-set-to-receive-lifetime-achievement-at-snapchat-snappy-awards/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 21:33:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/major-key-dj-khaled-set-to-receive-lifetime-achievement-at-snapchat-snappy-awards/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Donald Trump Boasts Iran War Success As Prices For Oil Hit $100 A Barrel]]></title><description><![CDATA[Getty Images / Iran / Oil / Donald TrumpIf you just asked Donald Trump or looked at The White House&rsquo;s social media account, the war in Iran is going absolutely well, but if Trump and his supporters stepped outside of the MAGA bubble, they would see it&rsquo;s actually not.<br />
Iran continues to give Donald Trump the middle finger, electing an even more defiant leader in Mojtaba Khamenei, the son of the now-dead Ayatollah Khamenei, who is picking up where his father left off and vows to make th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/donald-trump-boasts-iran-war-success-as-prices-for-oil-hit-100-a-barrel/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 21:03:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/donald-trump-boasts-iran-war-success-as-prices-for-oil-hit-100-a-barrel/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chuck D &amp; Lady B Talk Hip-Hop’s Early Struggles And Radio Gatekeepers - Flashback Interview]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chuck D &amp; Lady B Talk Hip-Hop’s Early Struggles And Radio Gatekeepers - Flashback Interview]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/chuck-d-amp-lady-b-talk-hip-hops-early-struggles-and-radio-gatekeepers-flashback-interview/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 20:10:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/chuck-d-amp-lady-b-talk-hip-hops-early-struggles-and-radio-gatekeepers-flashback-interview/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former HGTV Star Nicole Curtis Awkwardly Explains Her “Accidental” N-Word Usage On ‘The Breakfast Club’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Star Tribune via Getty Images / Nicole CurtisFormer HGTV star Nicole Curtis went to a Black radio show, The Breakfast Club, to try to explain her &ldquo;accidental&rdquo; N-word mishap, but it was as awkward as you could imagine.<br />
Curtis decided to sit down with Charlamagne tha God, DJ Envy, Jess Hilarious, and Loren LoRosa to cop pleas about her N-word usage, and it didn&rsquo;t go well, which isn&rsquo;t a shocker.<br />
The star of the reality series Rehad Addict has been under fire after a clip lea]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/former-hgtv-star-nicole-curtis-awkwardly-explains-her-accidental-n-word-usage-on-the-breakfast-club/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 19:14:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/former-hgtv-star-nicole-curtis-awkwardly-explains-her-accidental-n-word-usage-on-the-breakfast-club/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gracie Mansion Bomber Was Once A Sneaker Reseller]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Pacific Press / GettyOver the weekend, two young men were arrested in New York City when they threw a bomb in front of Zohran Mamdani&rsquo;s residence, Gracie Mansion. While some thought it was an assassination attempt on Mayor Mamdani, others said it was for known white supremacist Jake Lang (who was &ldquo;protesting&rdquo; the mayor for being Muslim). Now, new information about one of the would-be assassins is being revealed, and it&rsquo;s quite interesting.According to the New York]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/gracie-mansion-bomber-was-once-a-sneaker-reseller/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 18:51:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/gracie-mansion-bomber-was-once-a-sneaker-reseller/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Papoose Sends More Shots At 50 Cent On New Diss Track]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Paras Griffin / GettyPapoose is keeping the pressure on 50 Cent, retiring with another diss titled &ldquo;Agent Provocateur.&rdquo;The New York lyricist recently kicked off the back-and-forth with a car freestyle that quickly got personal. From the opening line, Papoose made it clear exactly who he was targeting, rapping, &ldquo;F*ck Curtis Jackson.&rdquo;He also took shots at 50&rsquo;s music catalog, claiming things fell off after the rapper&rsquo;s classic debut album Get Rich or Die]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/papoose-sends-more-shots-at-50-cent-on-new-diss-track/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 18:25:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/papoose-sends-more-shots-at-50-cent-on-new-diss-track/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hip-Hop Culture Mainstay Lord Sear Dies At 52]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lord Sear, a longtime fixture in Hip-Hop who got his start in the game during the 1990s, transformed himself into one of the vital cogs of the culture. It has been reported that Lord Sear has passed away, with SiriusXM confirming the news and announcing a tribute in the DJ&rsquo;s usual time slot.The passing of Lord Sear, born Steve Watson, was announced via his Instagram page. We will share the statement from the post below.From IG:It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of Lord Sear.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/hip-hop-culture-mainstay-lord-sear-dies-at-52/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 16:42:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/hip-hop-culture-mainstay-lord-sear-dies-at-52/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rick Ross Celebrating 20 Years Of ‘Port Of Miami’ With Orchestra Tour]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Julia Beverly / GettyRick Ross debut album, Port Of Miami, is turning 20 years old, and the boss has something special lined up for his Day 1&rsquo;s.To celebrate the milestone, Ross is taking the album on the road with a tour, but this won&rsquo;t be your typical concert run. The rapper announced a &ldquo;Black-Tie experience Orchestra Tour,&rdquo; giving fans a more elevated and theatrical version of the music that helped launch his career.The shows will feature live backing from the R]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/rick-ross-celebrating-20-years-of-port-of-miami-with-orchestra-tour/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 15:19:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/rick-ross-celebrating-20-years-of-port-of-miami-with-orchestra-tour/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Eminem Mourns Death Of Legendary DJ Lord Sear: “Our Time Together Was Some Of My Favorite Interviews”]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lord Sear, legendary hip-hop DJ and radio personality, has passed away at the age of 53.<br />
The sad news was announced on Wednesday (March 11) in a statement posted on Sear&rsquo;s Instagram page. A cause of death is currently unknown.<br />
&ldquo;It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of Lord Sear. He was more than a voice on the radio &mdash; he was a force, a friend, and family to so many of us,&rdquo; the post read.<br />
&ldquo;Lord Sear&rsquo;s legacy in hip hop runs deep. A proud member of t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/eminem-mourns-death-of-legendary-dj-lord-sear-our-time-together-was-some-of-my-favorite-interviews/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 12:23:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/eminem-mourns-death-of-legendary-dj-lord-sear-our-time-together-was-some-of-my-favorite-interviews/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[J. Cole Reveals His Favorite Songs On ‘The Fall-Off’]]></title><description><![CDATA[J. Cole has revealed his favorite songs on his latest album The Fall-Off &mdash; and his picks might surprise you.<br />
In the latest post on his personal blog The Algorithm, the Dreamville star gave fans an update on the whirlwind month since his eighth and final album was released, which has seen him travel from city to city in his old Honda Civic and greet fans on his Trunk Sale Tour.<br />
&ldquo;This post is just me checking in and saying thank you for all the love on the album. From the youtube video]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/j-cole-reveals-his-favorite-songs-on-the-fall-off/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 11:32:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/j-cole-reveals-his-favorite-songs-on-the-fall-off/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pete “Crab Legs” Hegseth’s $93B Shopping Spree Sparks Taxpayer Anger]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: SAUL LOEB / GettyA new controversy for Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has arrived, this time in data from a startling report detailing that the department spent $93 billion in the fiscal year ending last September. That amount is more than the Pentagon has spent in any other year since 2008, with a generous portion of it considered wasteful spending.According to reports, the government watchdog group Open The Books did a full tally of the spending, noting that the Department of Defens]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/pete-crab-legs-hegseths-93b-shopping-spree-sparks-taxpayer-anger/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 03:56:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/pete-crab-legs-hegseths-93b-shopping-spree-sparks-taxpayer-anger/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[50 Cent ft. Max B &ldquo;No More Tricks, No More Tries,&rdquo; Mary J. Blige &ldquo;More Than A Lover&rdquo; &amp; More | Daily Visuals 3.11.26]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Bernard Smalls / @PhotosByBeanzWhile the Hip-Hop world awaits the next chapter in the 50 Cent vs. T.I. saga, Fiddy took the time to remind us that he&rsquo;s also beefing with the crew of the Let&rsquo;s Rap About It podcast and uses AI to comedically get his point across.Linking up with Max B for the new AI visuals to &ldquo;No More Tricks, No More Tries,&rdquo; 50 Cent rolls around NYC with Max B in the back of a Maybach before roasting the likes of Maino, Fabolous, Dave East and Jim J]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/50-cent-ft-max-b-ldquono-more-tricks-no-more-triesrdquo-mary-j-blige-ldquomore-than-a-loverrdquo-amp-more-daily-visuals-31126/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 22:32:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/50-cent-ft-max-b-ldquono-more-tricks-no-more-triesrdquo-mary-j-blige-ldquomore-than-a-loverrdquo-amp-more-daily-visuals-31126/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Domani Discusses 50 Cent Beef With Chuck Jigsaw Creekmur and DJ Thoro]]></title><description><![CDATA[Domani Discusses 50 Cent Beef With Chuck Jigsaw Creekmur and DJ Thoro]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/domani-discusses-50-cent-beef-with-chuck-jigsaw-creekmur-and-dj-thoro/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 22:20:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/domani-discusses-50-cent-beef-with-chuck-jigsaw-creekmur-and-dj-thoro/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gamers Are BIG MAD Following Report of PlayStation Allegedly Using Dynamic Pricing]]></title><description><![CDATA[CFOTO / PlayStation<br />
Gamers are fuming after learning PlayStation has reportedly been testing dynamic pricing in the PlayStation Store.<br />
Well, first, we know you&rsquo;re asking what the hell is dynamic pricing? Well, dynamic pricing is the practice of offering different prices or discounts to users based on their activity.According to the website PSprices, Sony has been conducting pricing tests since 2025 that affected more than 150 games across 68 territories.<br />
The website claims it noticed the p]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/gamers-are-big-mad-following-report-of-playstation-allegedly-using-dynamic-pricing/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 21:58:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/gamers-are-big-mad-following-report-of-playstation-allegedly-using-dynamic-pricing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CeeLo Green Says He Was Once Close To Joining OutKast]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Robin L Marshall / GettyCeeLo Green has already cemented himself as a legend in Hip-Hop, but there was once a time when his career could have taken a very different turn.The Atlanta rapper rose to fame as a member of Goodie Mob, helping deliver classic records like &ldquo;Cell Therapy,&rdquo; &ldquo;Black Ice,&rdquo; and &ldquo;Dirty South.&rdquo; Outside of his work with the group, Green revealed there was a moment when he nearly joined another iconic group within the Dungeon Family, Ou]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/ceelo-green-says-he-was-once-close-to-joining-outkast/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 21:46:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/ceelo-green-says-he-was-once-close-to-joining-outkast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[King Harris Says “War Is Not Pretty”: Talks 50 Cent,  T.I., Fame &amp; How Fatherhood Changed Him]]></title><description><![CDATA[King Harris Says “War Is Not Pretty”: Talks 50 Cent,T.I., Fame &amp; How Fatherhood Changed Him]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/king-harris-says-war-is-not-pretty-talks-50-cent-ti-fame-amp-how-fatherhood-changed-him/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 21:26:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/king-harris-says-war-is-not-pretty-talks-50-cent-ti-fame-amp-how-fatherhood-changed-him/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kid Cudi Takes His Creative Process To Twitch]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Stephane Cardinale &ndash; Corbis / GettyKid Cudi is opening a new window into his creative process &mdash; this time through livestreaming.&nbsp;The rapper and producer has officially launched his own Twitch channel, giving fans a rare look at what happens inside his studio.Cudi debuted the channel on Tuesday, March 10, with his first livestream. Instead of a typical introduction, he jumped right into a live studio session, letting viewers watch him work on music in real time. The strea]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/kid-cudi-takes-his-creative-process-to-twitch/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 20:44:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/kid-cudi-takes-his-creative-process-to-twitch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gunplay Says He Felt Neglected Under Rick Ross’ MMG]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Prince Williams / GettyGunplay recently reflected on his time under Rick Ross&rsquo; Maybach Music Group, admitting he often felt like the outcast on the roster.During a recent interview, the Miami rapper opened up about his frustrations with the label, saying he showed support for everyone else but didn&rsquo;t feel the same energy coming back his way.&ldquo;Everybody was a group effort. When it was Gunplay&rsquo;s turn, it was crickets. I got hit records, nobody&rsquo;s giving me a bud]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/gunplay-says-he-felt-neglected-under-rick-ross-mmg/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 19:07:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/gunplay-says-he-felt-neglected-under-rick-ross-mmg/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Maino Disses 50 Cent On Biggie-Inspired “Bleed Like Us”: Listen]]></title><description><![CDATA[As if feuding with T.I. wasn&rsquo;t enough, 50 Cent has another enemy to contend with in Maino, who has just taken their beef to wax.<br />
On Wednesday (March 11), the Brooklyn rapper released a diss song aimed at Fif called &ldquo;Bleed Like Us,&rdquo; a response to the G-Unit general&rsquo;s own recent track &ldquo;No More Tricks, No More Tries&rdquo; with Max B.<br />
Taking cues from the classic Biggie cut &ldquo;N*ggas Bleed,&rdquo; Maino taunts 50 over his past domestic violence allegations, accuses]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/maino-disses-50-cent-on-biggie-inspired-bleed-like-us-listen/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 18:41:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/maino-disses-50-cent-on-biggie-inspired-bleed-like-us-listen/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Pure Definition of DEI: Donald Trump Appoints Erika Kirk To US Air Force Academy Board of Visitors]]></title><description><![CDATA[Xinhua News AgencyThe Donald Trump and MAGA Republicans made it their business to stamp out DEI, but if you look at Trump&rsquo;s administration, it&rsquo;s full of people whom they would consider to be &ldquo;DEI hires,&rdquo; and Trump&rsquo;s latest pick to give recommendations to the Defense Department is proof of that.The internet collectively said &ldquo;huh?&rdquo; when news broke that Donald Trump appointed Charlie Kirk&rsquo;s &ldquo;grieving&rdquo; widow, Erika Kirk, to the US Air Forc]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/the-pure-definition-of-dei-donald-trump-appoints-erika-kirk-to-us-air-force-academy-board-of-visitors/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 18:06:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/the-pure-definition-of-dei-donald-trump-appoints-erika-kirk-to-us-air-force-academy-board-of-visitors/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[President Donald Trump Sees Drop In Support From MAGA Influencers]]></title><description><![CDATA[President Donald Trump sailed confidently into victory in 2024 over Vice President Kamala Harris with the support of the sphere of right-leaning podcast hosts and related figureheads. With President Donald Trump&rsquo;s MAGA policies coming under fire from all sides, it appears that many supporters or those who were initially approving of the administration are stepping back and putting forth critiques.<br />
This morning on MS Now&rsquo;s Morning Joe, the hosts opened up a segment that focused on pod]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/president-donald-trump-sees-drop-in-support-from-maga-influencers/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 17:59:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/president-donald-trump-sees-drop-in-support-from-maga-influencers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Billy Beats: Dr. Dre Categorized As A Billionaire, According to Forbes List]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dr. Dre has earned several achievements over the course of his decades-long career, but it might shock some to know he&rsquo;s never been considered a billionaire, until now. In an updated list from Forbes, Dr. Dre can count himself a member of the billionaire club, but where he ranks in the world of wealth might surprise some.Forbes announced its 2026 billionaires class, which takes a tally of the globe&rsquo;s wealthiest individuals. The outlet adds that 3,428 people made the World&rsquo;s Bil]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/billy-beats-dr-dre-categorized-as-a-billionaire-according-to-forbes-list/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 16:40:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/billy-beats-dr-dre-categorized-as-a-billionaire-according-to-forbes-list/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Treach's Daughter Egypt Criss Responds To &quot;BrainWash&quot; Rumors &amp; Her Devastating Knockout Loss]]></title><description><![CDATA[Treach's Daughter Egypt Criss Responds To &quot;BrainWash&quot; Rumors &amp; Her Devastating Knockout Loss]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/treachs-daughter-egypt-criss-responds-to-quotbrainwashquot-rumors-amp-her-devastating-knockout-loss/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 15:55:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/treachs-daughter-egypt-criss-responds-to-quotbrainwashquot-rumors-amp-her-devastating-knockout-loss/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bam Adebayo’s 83-Point Outburst Surpasses Kobe Bryant’s 81, Refs Under Sructiny]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bam Adebayo scored an impressive 83 points on Tuesday (March 10) against the Washington Wizards, surpassing Kobe Bryant as the second-most scored in an NBA game. While Bam Adebayo celebrated the achievement, many NBA fans felt like the referees officiating the game helped the Miami Heat big man get over.<br />
The NBA world was ablaze with chatter after Bam Adedbayo scored 43 points in the first half alone, and social media was electric with the reactions. Of course, further examination of the game re]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/bam-adebayos-83-point-outburst-surpasses-kobe-bryants-81-refs-under-sructiny/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 15:36:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/bam-adebayos-83-point-outburst-surpasses-kobe-bryants-81-refs-under-sructiny/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bam Adebayo’s 83-Point Outburst Surpasses Kobe Bryant’s 81, Refs Under Scrutiny]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bam Adebayo scored an impressive 83 points on Tuesday (March 10) against the Washington Wizards, surpassing Kobe Bryant as the second-most scored in an NBA game. While Bam Adebayo celebrated the achievement, many NBA fans felt like the referees officiating the game helped the Miami Heat big man get over.<br />
The NBA world was ablaze with chatter after Bam Adedbayo scored 43 points in the first half alone, and social media was electric with the reactions. Of course, further examination of the game re]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/bam-adebayos-83-point-outburst-surpasses-kobe-bryants-81-refs-under-scrutiny/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 15:36:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/bam-adebayos-83-point-outburst-surpasses-kobe-bryants-81-refs-under-scrutiny/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Travis Scott Hit With Hard No On Request To Dismiss “Telekinesis” Copyright Lawsuit]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Kevin C. Cox / GettyA judge has denied Travis Scott, Future, and SZA&rsquo;s request to dismiss a lawsuit tied to UTOPIA.When the Houston rapper dropped his highly anticipated project, one of the standout records was &ldquo;Telekinesis,&rdquo; featuring Future and SZA. Hands down, it became a fan favorite off the album.However, singer-songwriter Victory Boyd wasn&rsquo;t pleased, accusing La Flame of allegedly using her music without permission. Boyd claims Trav pulled from her unrelease]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/travis-scott-hit-with-hard-no-on-request-to-dismiss-telekinesis-copyright-lawsuit/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 15:14:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/travis-scott-hit-with-hard-no-on-request-to-dismiss-telekinesis-copyright-lawsuit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump Contradicts Himself On Iran, Internet Bewildered ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Roberto Schmidt / GettyAs the war on Iran continues, President Donald Trump responded to questions from the press on Monday (March 9) with answers that contradicted themselves, to the point where observers again questioned his mental health.Trump was asked for clarification on his remarks that the war was &ldquo;very complete,&rdquo; which differed from Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth&rsquo;s vow that &ldquo;this is just the beginning&rdquo; earlier in the day. &ldquo;So which is it?&r]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/trump-contradicts-himself-on-iran-internet-bewildered/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 23:58:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/trump-contradicts-himself-on-iran-internet-bewildered/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kanye West Sets One-Night Los Angeles Show For ‘Bully’ Rollout]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Revolt / RevoltKanye West is heading to Los Angeles for a one-time performance at SoFi Stadium.&nbsp;In promotion of his upcoming project Bully, Ye is bringing fans out to L.A. for the special event. The last time he promoted an album on the West Coast was at the Crypto.com Arena, formerly known as Staples Center, during the rollout for The Life Of Pablo.<br />
The April 3 performance is currently being promoted as the only show West plans to hold in Los Angeles. Yeezy has already begun promot]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/kanye-west-sets-one-night-los-angeles-show-for-bully-rollout/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 21:35:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/kanye-west-sets-one-night-los-angeles-show-for-bully-rollout/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alexander Brothers Found Guilty On Sex Trafficking Charges]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Alexander brothers, Tai, the eldest of the trio, and twin brothers Oren and Alon, were found guilty on sex trafficking charges this week in Manhattan. According to reports, the Alexander brothers intend to appeal the verdict.As reported by NPR, Tai Alexander, 39, and twin brothers Oren and Alon, 38, appeared in a Manhattan federal court on Monday (March 9) in a matter that was first heard in court five months ago.The guilty verdict was handed down after 11 women came forth to testify and sha]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/alexander-brothers-found-guilty-on-sex-trafficking-charges/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 20:24:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/alexander-brothers-found-guilty-on-sex-trafficking-charges/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kanye West Confirms ‘Bully’ Release Date, Announces Comeback U.S. Show]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kanye West has ramped up his redemption arc by revealing the release date for his new album Bully and plotting his first U.S. show in two years.<br />
The Chicago rap icon updated his website on Monday (March 9) to announce that his upcoming 12th LP will arrive on March 27 &mdash; a week later than expected.<br />
It was recently reported that the project will be distributed by gamma., the company cofounded by former Apple and Interscope executive Larry Jackson that has also struck partnerships with the lik]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/kanye-west-confirms-bully-release-date-announces-comeback-us-show/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 20:21:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/kanye-west-confirms-bully-release-date-announces-comeback-us-show/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dr. Dre Is Finally A Billionaire (For Real This Time)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dr. Dre has finally joined the billionaire boys club.<br />
The legendary hip-hop producer/mogul is one of almost 3,500 figures who are featured on Forbes&lsquo; 2026 Billionaires List, ranking as the 3,332nd richest person on the planet &mdash; tied with Rihanna, Jared Kushner and DoorDash co-founder Stanley Tang, among others.<br />
According to the publication, Dre&rsquo;s billion-dollar net worth is &ldquo;derived mostly from the Aftermath Entertainment record label and Beats Electronics,&rdquo; which h]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/dr-dre-is-finally-a-billionaire-for-real-this-time/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 19:43:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/dr-dre-is-finally-a-billionaire-for-real-this-time/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[3 More Explosive Devices Tied To Gracie Mansion Suspects Found &amp; Detonated]]></title><description><![CDATA[CHARLY TRIBALLEAU / Explosive Devices<br />
Three more explosive devices linked to two young men who allegedly planned an ISIS-inspired attack outside of Gracie Mansion were found and detonated.<br />
ABC 7 Eyewitness News reports that FBI agents found the devices in a storage facility not too far from the suspects&rsquo; homes and detonated them.<br />
Per Eyewitness News:<br />
Three controlled detonations were heard after FBI agents searched the Public Storage facility on South Flowers Mill Road in Bucks County.The]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/3-more-explosive-devices-tied-to-gracie-mansion-suspects-found-amp-detonated/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 19:23:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/3-more-explosive-devices-tied-to-gracie-mansion-suspects-found-amp-detonated/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[T.I.'s Son Domani Talks Defending Tiny, 50 Cent, New Music And More]]></title><description><![CDATA[T.I.'s Son Domani Talks Defending Tiny, 50 Cent, New Music And More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/tis-son-domani-talks-defending-tiny-50-cent-new-music-and-more/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 19:10:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/tis-son-domani-talks-defending-tiny-50-cent-new-music-and-more/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[StockX Says The Nike “Panda” Dunks Were The Most Resold Sneaker Ever]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Nike / NIkeIt feels like just yesteryear the Nike Dunks were the most popular sneaker silhouettes in the game as various colorways released to much hype and demand. But the black-and-white &ldquo;Panda&rdquo; Dunks reigned supreme as the simplest colorway of them all and easily resold for three times its retail price of $100.Now all these years later we&rsquo;re learning that the most overrated pair of Nike Dunks of all-time (no shots) was also the most resold sneaker on StockX. In celeb]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/stockx-says-the-nike-panda-dunks-were-the-most-resold-sneaker-ever/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 18:36:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/stockx-says-the-nike-panda-dunks-were-the-most-resold-sneaker-ever/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lil Durk Pushes To Hire Young Thug’s Former Attorney, Brian Steel]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Prince Williams / GettyLil Durk is reportedly looking to shake up his defense team by bringing in high-profile attorney Brian Steel.Steel became a well-known name in the Hip-Hop circle following his work on the case involving Young Thug, which ultimately helped the Atlanta rapper secure his release from jail.The attorney&rsquo;s reputation has even reached the music itself. Drake titled a song &ldquo;Brian Steel&rdquo; on his album For All The Dogs, opening the track with the line, &ldqu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/lil-durk-pushes-to-hire-young-thugs-former-attorney-brian-steel/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 18:26:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/lil-durk-pushes-to-hire-young-thugs-former-attorney-brian-steel/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Young Dro Discusses His Major Accomplishment &amp; Thanks God]]></title><description><![CDATA[Young Dro Discusses His Major Accomplishment &amp; Thanks God]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/young-dro-discusses-his-major-accomplishment-amp-thanks-god/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 17:58:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/young-dro-discusses-his-major-accomplishment-amp-thanks-god/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nintendo Demands Refund From Trump Administration Following Supreme Court Decision]]></title><description><![CDATA[SOPA Images / Nintendo of America<br />
After the Supreme Court ruled that Donald Trump&rsquo;s tariffs were illegal, Nintendo of America is now demanding a refund in a new lawsuit.<br />
President Trump was dealt one of the most significant blows of his administration when one of his key policy moves, his blatant use of reciprocal tariffs under a 1977 emergency powers law, was struck down by the Supreme Court, which said he did not have sweeping authority to impose them.<br />
In the lawsuit filed by Nintendo la]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/nintendo-demands-refund-from-trump-administration-following-supreme-court-decision/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 17:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/nintendo-demands-refund-from-trump-administration-following-supreme-court-decision/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rapper Dee-1 Challenges Hip-Hop Hypocrisy on ‘The Morning Hustle’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Reach Media / otherDee-1 Speaks Out on The Morning Hustle: Culture, Trauma, and New MusicDee-1 recently stopped by The Morning Hustle to drop some hard truths, sparking a necessary conversation in our community. The New Orleans rapper did not hold back his thoughts on the Atlanta Hawks hosting a Magic City-themed night. For the 40-year-old MC, mixing an NBA family event with strip club culture sends the wrong message. He challenged us to look at how we sometimes use Blackness to shield d]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/rapper-dee-1-challenges-hip-hop-hypocrisy-on-the-morning-hustle/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 17:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/rapper-dee-1-challenges-hip-hop-hypocrisy-on-the-morning-hustle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[White On White Beef: N-Word Advocate Quentin Tarantino Jabs Back At Rosanna Arquette]]></title><description><![CDATA[Quentin Tarantino seemingly defended his freedom of speech rights by jabbing back at Rosanna Arquette, who critiqued the director&rsquo;s n-word use in films. Instead of opening a dialogue, Quentin Tarantino took umbrage with Arquette questioning his obsession with the term.<br />
Via Deadline, Quentin Tarantino, 62, gave a statement in response to Rosanna Arquette, who recently sat down with The Times UK to discuss her career and new role in the film, The Moment. In that discussion with The Times UK,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/white-on-white-beef-n-word-advocate-quentin-tarantino-jabs-back-at-rosanna-arquette/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 15:35:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/white-on-white-beef-n-word-advocate-quentin-tarantino-jabs-back-at-rosanna-arquette/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[N-Word Lover Quentin Tarantino Jabs Back At Rosanna Arquette]]></title><description><![CDATA[Quentin Tarantino seemingly defended his freedom of speech rights by jabbing back at Rosanna Arquette, who critiqued the director&rsquo;s n-word use in films. Instead of opening a dialogue, Quentin Tarantino took umbrage with Arquette questioning his obsession with the term.<br />
Via Deadline, Quentin Tarantino, 62, gave a statement in response to Rosanna Arquette, who recently sat down with The Times UK to discuss her career and new role in the film, The Moment. In that discussion with The Times UK,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/n-word-lover-quentin-tarantino-jabs-back-at-rosanna-arquette/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 15:35:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/n-word-lover-quentin-tarantino-jabs-back-at-rosanna-arquette/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boosie Badazz Snaps On Kodak Black During Instagram Live]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: (Photo by Prince Williams/Wireimage) / (Photo by Prince Williams/Wireimage)Boosie Badazz had some choice words for Kodak Black during a recent Instagram Live.The Set It Off rapper has previously criticized Kodak for collaborating with Tekashi 6ix9ine, a move many people in the industry were not a fan of. Once Boosie noticed Yak hopped on his live, the two began trolling.Boosie doubled down on his frustration about the collaboration.&ldquo;I don&rsquo;t give a f*ck, I get mad when I see y]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/boosie-badazz-snaps-on-kodak-black-during-instagram-live/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 15:11:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/boosie-badazz-snaps-on-kodak-black-during-instagram-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Donald Glover Cast As Yoshi In ‘The Super Mario Galaxy Movie,’ The Internet Is Stunned]]></title><description><![CDATA[Getty Images / Donald Glover / The Super Mario Galaxy MovieAhead of Mario Day, Nintendo dropped the final trailer for The Super Mario Galaxy Movie. Still, everyone was shocked when it was revealed that Donald Glover would be voicing Mario&rsquo;s lovable dinosaur sidekick, Yoshi.You read that correctly, Glover is the voice of Yoshi, who doesn&rsquo;t really say anything but his name. The announcement that the actor/rapper would be part of the cast came after the reveal of the final trailer for t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/donald-glover-cast-as-yoshi-in-the-super-mario-galaxy-movie-the-internet-is-stunned/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 04:27:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/donald-glover-cast-as-yoshi-in-the-super-mario-galaxy-movie-the-internet-is-stunned/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[From Lil Wayne To Usher: T.I.'s Album Stacked With Features - Check It all out]]></title><description><![CDATA[From Lil Wayne To Usher: T.I.'s Album Stacked With Features - Check It all out]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/from-lil-wayne-to-usher-tis-album-stacked-with-features-check-it-all-out/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 03:27:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/from-lil-wayne-to-usher-tis-album-stacked-with-features-check-it-all-out/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Michael Eric Dyson Apologizes to Jay-Z For Airing Out Their Texts]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Johnny Nunez / GettyMichael Eric Dyson is walking back a moment that probably should have stayed private. The author and cultural critic has now publicly apologized to JAY-Z for speaking on a personal text exchange between the two.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/michael-eric-dyson-apologizes-to-jay-z-for-airing-out-their-texts/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 02:14:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/michael-eric-dyson-apologizes-to-jay-z-for-airing-out-their-texts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jeffrey Epstein’s Prison Guard Googled Him Minutes Before His Death, Made Cash Deposits, Allegedly]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Davidoff Studios Photography / GettyJeffrey Epstein&rsquo;s death continues to be a hot topic among conspiracy theorists who claim he was murdered to keep him from talking, and others who claim he&rsquo;s still alive and living in Israel somewhere.Now, new information is coming out, further adding fuel to the deep stare fire around his &ldquo;suicide.&rdquo; The New York Post is reporting that prison guard Tova Noel, who was on duty at the time of his passing, not only googled Epstein th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/jeffrey-epsteins-prison-guard-googled-him-minutes-before-his-death-made-cash-deposits-allegedly/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 23:18:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/jeffrey-epsteins-prison-guard-googled-him-minutes-before-his-death-made-cash-deposits-allegedly/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Steve Downes Demands Trump White Remove ‘Halo’s Master Chief’s Voice From “Disgusting and Juvenile War Porn” Video]]></title><description><![CDATA[Microsoft / 343 Industries / Halo / Getty Images / Donald TrumpMaster Chief, well, the actor who voices the iconic video game character from the Halo video game franchise, is sounding off on Donald Trump&rsquo;s White House.<br />
Taking to X (formerly Twitter), Steve Downes, the iconic voice of our beloved Spartan Master Chief, slammed the Trump White House for using his voice in what he described as a &ldquo;disgusting and juvenile war porn&rdquo; video shared by the White House social media account]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/steve-downes-demands-trump-white-remove-halos-master-chiefs-voice-from-disgusting-and-juvenile-war-porn-video/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 22:48:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/steve-downes-demands-trump-white-remove-halos-master-chiefs-voice-from-disgusting-and-juvenile-war-porn-video/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jesse Jackson Jr. Jabs Biden, Obama At Father’s Funeral Service]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: KAMIL KRZACZYNSKI / GettyLast Friday (March 6), the memorial service for the late Reverend Jesse Jackson was robust, befitting his long life as a global fighter for civil rights. But remarks by his son, Jesse Jackson Jr., sparked some controversy as they contained a swipe at three former Democratic presidents who attended &ndash; Barack Obama, Joe Biden, and Bill Clinton.&ldquo;I listened for several hours to three United States presidents who do not know Jesse Jackson,&rdquo; he began w]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/jesse-jackson-jr-jabs-biden-obama-at-fathers-funeral-service/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 22:31:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/jesse-jackson-jr-jabs-biden-obama-at-fathers-funeral-service/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Doja Cat Ethers Timothée Chalamet Over Ballet &amp; Opera]]></title><description><![CDATA[Doja Cat Ethers Timothée Chalamet Over Ballet &amp; Opera]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/doja-cat-ethers-timothe-chalamet-over-ballet-amp-opera/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 22:26:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/doja-cat-ethers-timothe-chalamet-over-ballet-amp-opera/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Papoose Takes Shots At 50 Cent, “F*ck Curtis Jackson”]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Paras Griffin / GettyPapoose chose violence in his latest car freestyle session, taking aim at a familiar op, 50 Cent.Riding the wave of the ongoing tension between T.I. and the Harris family with 50, Pap decided to step into the conversation with a few words of his own. The Brooklyn rapper wasted no time setting the tone, making it clear who he was addressing from the very first line of the freestyle.&ldquo;F*ck Curtis Jackson,&rdquo; he raps, referencing 50 Cent&rsquo;s government name]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/papoose-takes-shots-at-50-cent-fck-curtis-jackson/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 21:18:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/papoose-takes-shots-at-50-cent-fck-curtis-jackson/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[T.I. Sounds Off On Critics, 50 Cent, Retirement Rumors &amp; Atlanta Unity With Young Dro]]></title><description><![CDATA[T.I. Sounds Off On Critics, 50 Cent, Retirement Rumors &amp; Atlanta Unity With Young Dro]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/ti-sounds-off-on-critics-50-cent-retirement-rumors-amp-atlanta-unity-with-young-dro/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 19:06:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/ti-sounds-off-on-critics-50-cent-retirement-rumors-amp-atlanta-unity-with-young-dro/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Even Though You Are, Donald Trump Isn’t Worried About High Gas Prices Due To His War With Iran]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tom Williams/ Donald TrumpPresident Donald Trump claims to care about Americans, especially those hurting financially as they try to afford everyday purchases like groceries and gasoline. Still, his latest comments tell a different story.As his stupid war with Iran rages on, putting a global strain on oil and gas production, and Americans begin to feel the pain at the pump, Orange Mussolini basically shrugged his shoulder at the notion of people he&rsquo;s supposed to be looking out for struggli]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/even-though-you-are-donald-trump-isnt-worried-about-high-gas-prices-due-to-his-war-with-iran/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 18:58:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/even-though-you-are-donald-trump-isnt-worried-about-high-gas-prices-due-to-his-war-with-iran/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ray J Asks Snoop If He’s The “New Suge Knight”]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ray J Asks Snoop If He’s The “New Suge Knight”]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/ray-j-asks-snoop-if-hes-the-new-suge-knight/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 18:14:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/ray-j-asks-snoop-if-hes-the-new-suge-knight/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[South London Rapper Dot Rotten Passes Away At 37]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Jabpromotions / GettyDot Rotten, the London rapper and producer known for his impact on the grime scene, has reportedly passed away, according to multiple sources.A cause of death has not yet been confirmed. The South London artist first entered the music scene under the name Young Dot before later changing it to Dot Rotten. After releasing his first mixtape in 2007, he quickly began gaining attention within the grime community.His early momentum eventually led to a deal with Mercury Rec]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/south-london-rapper-dot-rotten-passes-away-at-37/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 18:06:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/south-london-rapper-dot-rotten-passes-away-at-37/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Questlove Teases A Soulquarians Comeback: “The Family’s Going To Get Back Together”]]></title><description><![CDATA[One of hip-hop and R&amp;B&rsquo;s most iconic collectives might be making a comeback.<br />
Questlove has teased the long-awaited return of the Soulquarians, the soul-steeped movement that he spearheaded in the late 1990s and early 2000s alongside the likes of D&rsquo;Angelo and J Dilla.<br />
During a recent episode of his podcast The Questlove Show, the longtime Roots drummer and award-winning filmmaker revealed plans for a stripped-down Soulquarians comeback featuring the few original members that are l]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/questlove-teases-a-soulquarians-comeback-the-familys-going-to-get-back-together/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 17:26:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/questlove-teases-a-soulquarians-comeback-the-familys-going-to-get-back-together/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[United States, Israel Divided On Iran Oil Depots Strike]]></title><description><![CDATA[As the situation in Iran continues to unfold, there appears to be an ideological rift between the United States and Israel over the strikes. According to inside sources, the allies are at odds over missile strikes at several oil depots, which could have serious consequences for the Iranian people.Axios reports that 30 oil depots were struck on Saturday, and Israeli officials did give the United States an advance notice of the attack. However, it appears that Israel&rsquo;s offensive maneuver has]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/united-states-israel-divided-on-iran-oil-depots-strike/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 16:05:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/united-states-israel-divided-on-iran-oil-depots-strike/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[B.I.G. Forever: 25 Deep Cuts To Honor Biggie On The Anniversary Of His Death]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: L. Busacca / GettyOn March 9, 1997, the world lost one of the most prolific personalities to ever touch a mic when Brooklyn rap icon The Notorious B.I.G. was murdered in a still-unsolved drive-by shooting in Los Angeles, California.Since his tragic demise, Biggie&rsquo;s legacy has grown exponentially bigger then his famous moniker suggests. Speaking of deep cuts, Biggie definitely had a handful of classics in his catalog that rival even some of his biggest hit singles.In a surprisingly]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/big-forever-25-deep-cuts-to-honor-biggie-on-the-anniversary-of-his-death/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 15:46:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/big-forever-25-deep-cuts-to-honor-biggie-on-the-anniversary-of-his-death/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rosanna Arquette Checks Quentin Tarantino On N-Word Use In Films]]></title><description><![CDATA[Quentin Tarantino is a famed director connected to arguable cinema classics, but one knock some critics have is his use of the n-word in his films. Rosanna Arquette, who worked with Quentin Tarantino on the 1990s film Pulp Fiction, checked the director for hisuse of the slur in a new interview.<br />
Rosanna Arquette sat down with The Times UK to discuss her new role in the film, The Moment, her career overall, and much more.<br />
During a portion of the interview where she discussed her role as Jody in Pu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/rosanna-arquette-checks-quentin-tarantino-on-n-word-use-in-films/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 15:26:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/rosanna-arquette-checks-quentin-tarantino-on-n-word-use-in-films/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Paul Wall, Slim Thug, &amp; Mike Jones Reunite For &ldquo;Still Tippin&rsquo;&rdquo; Performance At Rodeo Concert]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: @thedavidsettle / @979TheBoxDuring Lizzo&rsquo;s performance at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, she brought out a few Houston legends to close out her set.Paul Wall, Slim Thug, &amp; Mike Jones surprised Rodeo concertgoers with a performance of &ldquo;Still Tippin&rsquo;.&rdquo; With Lizzo tapping into her Andr&eacute; 3000 bag and playing the flute over the beat, the three H-Town legends hit the stage and turned the crowd up another notch.The moment was a full Houston celebration,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/paul-wall-slim-thug-amp-mike-jones-reunite-for-ldquostill-tippinrsquordquo-performance-at-rodeo-concert/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 15:12:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/paul-wall-slim-thug-amp-mike-jones-reunite-for-ldquostill-tippinrsquordquo-performance-at-rodeo-concert/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rihanna’s Beverly Hills Home Hit With Gunfire, Suspect Arrested]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rihanna was uninjured after a shooting incident took place over the week involving her Beverly Hills home. With details still developing, police swiftly apprehended the suspect connected to the shooting, discovering an assault rifle and casings in the woman&rsquo;s car.<br />
The Los Angeles Times reports that, via sources close to the outlet, the unnamed suspect reportedly carried out the crime in a Tesla automobile that authorities followed to a parking lot in Sherman Oaks. During a search, police u]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/rihannas-beverly-hills-home-hit-with-gunfire-suspect-arrested/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 14:52:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/rihannas-beverly-hills-home-hit-with-gunfire-suspect-arrested/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sideshow Defiantly Highlights Pain &amp; Progress On Latest LP &lsquo;TIGRAY FUNK&rsquo; (Review)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sideshow doesn&rsquo;t aim to present himself as an elite lyricist, nor does it ever seem to be a concern of his. What comes across clearly in the Washington, D.C. area rapper&rsquo;s music is the ebb and flow of a life packed with pain and significant progress, which is on full display on Sideshow&rsquo;s latest album, TIGRAY FUNK.To new ears, Sideshow&rsquo;s signature drawl that clearly connects him to the Nation&rsquo;s Capital stands out, but also a weariness that seemingly hit its zenith o]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/sideshow-defiantly-highlights-pain-amp-progress-on-latest-lp-lsquotigray-funkrsquo-review/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 01:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/sideshow-defiantly-highlights-pain-amp-progress-on-latest-lp-lsquotigray-funkrsquo-review/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Not So Dignified: Donald Trump Dragged For Wearing His Tacky USA Hat During Ceremony Honoring Six Fallen Soldiers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Anna Moneymaker / Donald TrumpThere is no bottom with Donald Trump. The Orange Menace is catching well-deserved flak for wearing his tacky USA hat during the dignified transfer ceremony for six fallen soldiers who lost their lives during his ridiculous war with Iran.<br />
To make matters worse, Trump was seen standing upright while others bowed their heads, sporting his signature white MAGA cap during the CNN broadcast of the solemn moment.<br />
Trump&rsquo;s blatant disrespect was immediately called out]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/not-so-dignified-donald-trump-dragged-for-wearing-his-tacky-usa-hat-during-ceremony-honoring-six-fallen-soldiers/</link><pubDate>Sun, 08 Mar 2026 18:10:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/not-so-dignified-donald-trump-dragged-for-wearing-his-tacky-usa-hat-during-ceremony-honoring-six-fallen-soldiers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lil Uzi Vert Shows Off New Hair, New Beats, New Fashion - Thoughts?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lil Uzi Vert Shows Off New Hair, New Beats, New Fashion - Thoughts?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/lil-uzi-vert-shows-off-new-hair-new-beats-new-fashion-thoughts/</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Mar 2026 23:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/lil-uzi-vert-shows-off-new-hair-new-beats-new-fashion-thoughts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dr. Dre is working on T.I.'s new album! &quot;Dr. Dre is gonna Dr. Dre!&quot;]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dr. Dre is working on T.I.'s new album! &quot;Dr. Dre is gonna Dr. Dre!&quot;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/dr-dre-is-working-on-tis-new-album-quotdr-dre-is-gonna-dr-drequot/</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Mar 2026 22:11:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/dr-dre-is-working-on-tis-new-album-quotdr-dre-is-gonna-dr-drequot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump White House Uses &lsquo;Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas&rsquo; &amp; &lsquo;Pok&eacute;mon Pokopia&rsquo; Memes To Push Iran War Propaganda &amp; Terrible Policies]]></title><description><![CDATA[Getty Images / Donald Trump / Rockstar Games / Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas / Nintendo / Pok&eacute;mon PokopiaDonald Trump and his sleezy White House continue to use popular video games to push their terrible policies and agenda.<br />
After dropping a highlight reel of bombing targets in Iran featuring a clip from Call of Duty, the Trump White House continued to use video game IP to try to gain favor for its highly unpopular war in the Middle East, and policies.Thursday, the White House dropped a m]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/trump-white-house-uses-lsquogrand-theft-auto-san-andreasrsquo-amp-lsquopokeacutemon-pokopiarsquo-memes-to-push-iran-war-propaganda-amp-terrible-policies/</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Mar 2026 20:06:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/trump-white-house-uses-lsquogrand-theft-auto-san-andreasrsquo-amp-lsquopokeacutemon-pokopiarsquo-memes-to-push-iran-war-propaganda-amp-terrible-policies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Al B. Sure! and Luenell Are Stilllll Going!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Al B. Sure! and Luenell Are Stilllll Going!]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/al-b-sure-and-luenell-are-stilllll-going/</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Mar 2026 18:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/al-b-sure-and-luenell-are-stilllll-going/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Crabs In A Barrel? Old School MC Grand G Discusses The Problem With Rap]]></title><description><![CDATA[Crabs In A Barrel? Old School MC Grand G Discusses The Problem With Rap]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/crabs-in-a-barrel-old-school-mc-grand-g-discusses-the-problem-with-rap/</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Mar 2026 16:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/crabs-in-a-barrel-old-school-mc-grand-g-discusses-the-problem-with-rap/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cardi B speaks on Nicki Minaj’s Lil Sister Ming Coming To Her Concert: &quot;She Needs Guidance&quot;]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cardi B speaks on Nicki Minaj’s Lil Sister Ming Coming To Her Concert: &quot;She Needs Guidance&quot;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/cardi-b-speaks-on-nicki-minajs-lil-sister-ming-coming-to-her-concert-quotshe-needs-guidancequot/</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Mar 2026 05:10:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/cardi-b-speaks-on-nicki-minajs-lil-sister-ming-coming-to-her-concert-quotshe-needs-guidancequot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nintendo Suing The US Government Over Donald Trump’s Stupid Tariffs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Getty Images / Nintendo / Donald TrumpFollowing Donald Trump&rsquo;s massive L in the Supreme Court over his illegal use of tariffs, companies are now suing the US Government to recoup the money they lost. Nintendo is the latest one to say, &ldquo;run us our coins.<br />
Spotted on Aftermath, Nintendo of America is suing the United States Government over Donald Trump&rsquo;s sweeping and now illegal reciprocal tariffs he imposed on the American taxpayer and other countries last year, according to a co]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/nintendo-suing-the-us-government-over-donald-trumps-stupid-tariffs/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 23:32:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/nintendo-suing-the-us-government-over-donald-trumps-stupid-tariffs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Save The Streets: Lil Baby Says He’s Buying Up His Old Block]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Aaron J. Thornton / GettyLil Baby is making one of the most important investments of his life so far.The Atlanta rapper is known for buying cars and jewelry, but this time around, his money is being put toward something much bigger. During a &ldquo;WHAM VLOG,&rdquo; Baby took fans back to his old neighborhood, revealing that he has been buying multiple properties in the area where he grew up.By purchasing the homes, Wham is looking to have a hand in shaping the future of the community he]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/save-the-streets-lil-baby-says-hes-buying-up-his-old-block/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 22:11:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/save-the-streets-lil-baby-says-hes-buying-up-his-old-block/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Terrence Howard Revisits Fumbling The Marvel Studios Bag]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gustavo Caballero / Terrence Howard<br />
Terrence Howard is giving us more insight into why his run at Marvel Studios was brief, and it&rsquo;s not the reason many believed it to be.<br />
When it comes to fumbling the bag, Terrence Howard was considered the poster boy because it was alleged he had too much dip on his chip and asked for more money, leading to him being blipped out of the MCU in its infancy as James Rhodes and subsequently replaced by Don Cheadle.<br />
Speaking on an episode of&nbsp;PBD Podcast,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/terrence-howard-revisits-fumbling-the-marvel-studios-bag/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 20:57:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/terrence-howard-revisits-fumbling-the-marvel-studios-bag/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Microsoft Confirms Project Helix Is The Next Xbox Console, Here’s What We Know]]></title><description><![CDATA[Microsoft / Xbox / Project HelixStill fresh off the news of Phil Spencer&rsquo;s sudden &ldquo;retirement,&rdquo; Sarah Bond doing her best impression of the Annaliese Keating meme, and leaving Xbox, Microsoft has officially confirmed its new Xbox console, Project Helix.<br />
If you needed an indication that Microsoft is ready to move on from the Xbox Series X and S consoles, arguably the best hardware Xbox has released, but not selling compared to PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch, even lagging behi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/microsoft-confirms-project-helix-is-the-next-xbox-console-heres-what-we-know/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 19:32:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/microsoft-confirms-project-helix-is-the-next-xbox-console-heres-what-we-know/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump Mobile Misses Mobile World Congress Appearance]]></title><description><![CDATA[Trump Mobile, announced by President Donald Trump in 2025, ushered forth a promise to deliver the T1 smartphone with the promise of competing with major manufacturers. At this year&rsquo;s Mobile World Congress, Trump Mobile was curiously not present, despite other United States-based carriers hosting installations at the event.The Verge reporter Dominic Preston attended the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona for the outlet, taking note of the fact that the Trump Mobile brand was absent from the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/trump-mobile-misses-mobile-world-congress-appearance/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 19:06:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/trump-mobile-misses-mobile-world-congress-appearance/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns’ Dillon Brooks Arrested On DUI Charges]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dillon Brooks, a member of the Phoenix Suns, was arrested early Friday morning (May 6) on suspicion of driving under the influence. According to developing reports, Dillon Brooks was booked on the charges and released shortly after his arrest.TMZ Sports broke the news that Dillon Brooks, 30, was arrested in the city of Scottsdale around 1:30 am local time. It wasn&rsquo;t reported by the outlet what Brooks registered on the blood alcohol limit, nor if he took a breathalyzer or field test.What is]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/phoenix-suns-dillon-brooks-arrested-on-dui-charges/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 17:57:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/phoenix-suns-dillon-brooks-arrested-on-dui-charges/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shyne Picked All His Own Beats &amp; Wants Credit For It!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Shyne Picked All His Own Beats &amp; Wants Credit For It!]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/shyne-picked-all-his-own-beats-amp-wants-credit-for-it/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 17:35:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/shyne-picked-all-his-own-beats-amp-wants-credit-for-it/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[T.I. Fires Back With Another Diss Track After 50 Cent Appears To Take Shot On Power Theme Song]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: M. Phillips / GettyHere we are again, T.I. has dropped yet another diss track aimed at 50 Cent.On the new Power theme song, one line had fans thinking 50 may have taken a shot at the Harris family, rapping, &ldquo;Your daddy made your momma eat every box in Atlanta.&rdquo;Outside of that alleged jab, most of his shots at TIP came through social media, where he&rsquo;s been trolling the Atlanta rapper, his wife, and even his kids.What seems to have pushed the King of the South over the ed]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/ti-fires-back-with-another-diss-track-after-50-cent-appears-to-take-shot-on-power-theme-song/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 16:22:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/ti-fires-back-with-another-diss-track-after-50-cent-appears-to-take-shot-on-power-theme-song/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BRUH News: Louisiana Mayor Convicted Of Drunk Sex With A Minor]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: FrankRamspott / GettyOn Tuesday (March 3), Misty Roberts, a former mayor of a Louisiana town, was found guilty of two felony charges of carnal knowledge of a juvenile and indecent behavior with a juvenile. Roberts, 43, was the mayor of DeRidder, a city in western Louisiana with a population of 10,000, when the incident took place in 2024.&nbsp;Making the situation even more scandalous was that the victim, who was 16 at the time, was a friend of her son. The incident occurred at a pool pa]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/bruh-news-louisiana-mayor-convicted-of-drunk-sex-with-a-minor/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 15:55:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/bruh-news-louisiana-mayor-convicted-of-drunk-sex-with-a-minor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Obama, Biden &amp; Clinton Set to Attend Rev. Jesse Jackson Memorial]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Perry Knotts / GettyLeaders from across the political world are preparing to pay their respects to one of the most influential civil rights figures in modern American history. The memorial service honoring Rev. Jesse Jackson is expected to draw several former presidents and longtime allies of the legendary activist.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/obama-biden-amp-clinton-set-to-attend-rev-jesse-jackson-memorial/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 15:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/obama-biden-amp-clinton-set-to-attend-rev-jesse-jackson-memorial/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Music Friday: 50 Cent, T.I., Denzel Curry, Meek Mill &amp; More]]></title><description><![CDATA[This week&rsquo;s New Music Friday has a little bit of everything, from diss tracks and TV theme songs to moshpit-ready rage rap and smooth ladies&rsquo; jams.<br />
50 Cent has made a surprise return to the booth &mdash; not to lock horns with T.I., who has been peppering him with diss songs of late, but to soundtrack the upcoming Power prequel series. Featuring a soulful hook from from R&amp;B hotshot Leon Thomas, &ldquo;No One Told Us What We&rsquo;re Here For&rdquo; is proof that Fif still has the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/new-music-friday-50-cent-ti-denzel-curry-meek-mill-amp-more/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 15:12:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/new-music-friday-50-cent-ti-denzel-curry-meek-mill-amp-more/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Drill Rapper Says Dissing Opps On Songs Is Wack]]></title><description><![CDATA[Drill Rapper Says Dissing Opps On Songs Is Wack]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/drill-rapper-says-dissing-opps-on-songs-is-wack/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 14:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/drill-rapper-says-dissing-opps-on-songs-is-wack/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[White House Shares Video Montage of Iran Bombings Mixed With ‘Call of Duty’ Gameplay]]></title><description><![CDATA[Activision / Call of DutyDonald Trump&rsquo;s White House continues to use video games to push out his horrible messaging.<br />
On Wednesday, the White House dropped a video on X (formerly Twitter) similar to a Call of Duty highlight video featuring footage of bombings conducted by the US military in Iran.<br />
The clip begins with a player calling in a nuclear weapon killstreak before transitioning into real-life footage of missiles and other munitions hitting targets in Iran, just like other clips share]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/white-house-shares-video-montage-of-iran-bombings-mixed-with-call-of-duty-gameplay/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:18:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/white-house-shares-video-montage-of-iran-bombings-mixed-with-call-of-duty-gameplay/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA YoungBoy At Rick Owens Fashion Show in Paris]]></title><description><![CDATA[NBA YoungBoy At Rick Owens Fashion Show in Paris]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/nba-youngboy-at-rick-owens-fashion-show-in-paris/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 05:21:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/nba-youngboy-at-rick-owens-fashion-show-in-paris/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shaq Upsets Dr. Umar With Snow Bunny Lady Friend]]></title><description><![CDATA[Shaq Upsets Dr. Umar With Snow Bunny Lady Friend]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/shaq-upsets-dr-umar-with-snow-bunny-lady-friend/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 03:02:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/shaq-upsets-dr-umar-with-snow-bunny-lady-friend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[It’s Training Day For John Stewart In First Trailer For DC Studios’ ‘Lanterns’]]></title><description><![CDATA[HBO / DC Studios / LanternsIt&rsquo;s clear John Stewart (Aaron Pierre) is going to have to earn his stripes, as well as his power ring, in DC Studios&rsquo; latest HBO series,&nbsp;Lanterns.<br />
HBO dropped the first trailer for Lanterns, which sees grizzled, seasoned Green Lantern Hal Jordan (Kyle Chandler) reluctantly take new Green Lantern Corps recruit John Stewart under his wing.<br />
The trailer pretty much puts it out on front street that the relationship between the two Power Ring wielders will]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/its-training-day-for-john-stewart-in-first-trailer-for-dc-studios-lanterns/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 23:10:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/its-training-day-for-john-stewart-in-first-trailer-for-dc-studios-lanterns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Don Toliver Dominate’s Billboards With His New Album ‘OCTANE’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Barry Brecheisen / GettyDon Toliver is coming off another successful album, which raises the question of where he really lands within the rap game.The Houston artist dropped his fifth studio album, OCTANE, on January 30, starting 2026 off with new music for his fans. The project has been highly regarded by critics and listeners alike, with many calling it his best body of work to date.That&rsquo;s a heavy claim considering the run he&rsquo;s been on. His debut studio album, Heaven or Hel]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/don-toliver-dominates-billboards-with-his-new-album-octane/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 22:18:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/don-toliver-dominates-billboards-with-his-new-album-octane/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Don Toliver Dominates ‘Billboard’ Charts With His New ‘OCTANE’ Album]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Barry Brecheisen / GettyDon Toliver is coming off another successful album, which raises the question of where he really lands within the rap game.The Houston artist dropped his fifth studio album, OCTANE, on January 30, starting 2026 off with new music for his fans. The project has been highly regarded by critics and listeners alike, with many calling it his best body of work to date.That&rsquo;s a heavy claim considering the run he&rsquo;s been on. His debut studio album, Heaven or Hel]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/don-toliver-dominates-billboard-charts-with-his-new-octane-album/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 22:18:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/don-toliver-dominates-billboard-charts-with-his-new-octane-album/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Don Toliver Dominate’s Billboard Charts With His New Album ‘OCTANE’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Barry Brecheisen / GettyDon Toliver is coming off another successful album, which raises the question of where he really lands within the rap game.The Houston artist dropped his fifth studio album, OCTANE, on January 30, starting 2026 off with new music for his fans. The project has been highly regarded by critics and listeners alike, with many calling it his best body of work to date.That&rsquo;s a heavy claim considering the run he&rsquo;s been on. His debut studio album, Heaven or Hel]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/don-toliver-dominates-billboard-charts-with-his-new-album-octane/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 22:18:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/don-toliver-dominates-billboard-charts-with-his-new-album-octane/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Return of The WAP Sisters: Cardi B Surprises Houston Fans With Megan Thee Stallion]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kevin Mazur / Megan Thee Stallion / Cardi BThere was no drama between Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion as the two Hip-Hop superstars shared the stage during Cardi&rsquo;s Little Miss Drama Tour Houston stop.<br />
It was a big night for the Bronx rapper who didn&rsquo;t let her Texas fans down during her sold-out show at Houston&rsquo;s Toyota Center.<br />
The energy was already on tilt for the Am I The Drama rapper, but she got the building shaking when she surprised fans with fellow Houstonian, Megan Thee]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/return-of-the-wap-sisters-cardi-b-surprises-houston-fans-with-megan-thee-stallion/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 21:37:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/return-of-the-wap-sisters-cardi-b-surprises-houston-fans-with-megan-thee-stallion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Drill Rapper Jenn Carter Says Dissing In Songs Is Wack&quot;, Talks 41’s Debut Album, Drill's Evolution]]></title><description><![CDATA[Drill Rapper Jenn Carter Says Dissing In Songs Is Wack&quot;, Talks 41’s Debut Album, Drill's Evolution]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/drill-rapper-jenn-carter-says-dissing-in-songs-is-wackquot-talks-41s-debut-album-drills-evolution/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 20:23:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/drill-rapper-jenn-carter-says-dissing-in-songs-is-wackquot-talks-41s-debut-album-drills-evolution/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[You’re Fired: President Donald Trump Fires DHS Secretary Kristi Noem]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Heather Diehl / GettyDepartment of Homeland Security Kristi Noem has been relieved of her duties by President Donald Trump after a string of controversies followed the Cabinet member. As this is breaking, reactions to the news from talking heads and general observers alike have been robust and voluminous.<br />
Former Secretary Kristi Noem faced a flurry of tough questions this week during a House Judiciary Committee hearing that examined her role as the head of the department, and alleged mis]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/youre-fired-president-donald-trump-fires-dhs-secretary-kristi-noem/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 20:18:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/youre-fired-president-donald-trump-fires-dhs-secretary-kristi-noem/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rep. Jasmine Crockett Confronts DHS Secretary Kristi Noem, X Approves]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rep. Jasmine Crockett may be an outgoing member of the House of Reprenstatives but her takedowns of Trump administration leaders will live beyond her congressional tenure. Earlier this week, Rep. Jasmine Crockett confronted Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem over her handling and alleged mishandling of the government agency, along with several other Democrats.On Wednesday (March 4), Rep. Jasmine Crockett and several other Democrats from the House Judiciary Committee held a hea]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/rep-jasmine-crockett-confronts-dhs-secretary-kristi-noem-x-approves/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 19:59:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/rep-jasmine-crockett-confronts-dhs-secretary-kristi-noem-x-approves/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Monaleo Cancels Tour Dates After Emergency Surgery That Removed Ovary &amp; Fallopian Tube]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Prince Williams / GettyMonaleo opened up about a recent health scare that forced her to cancel a pair of tour dates.During her Who Did The Body Tour, the Houston rapper had to cancel scheduled stops in Memphis and New Orleans after undergoing emergency surgery. The Put Ya Dine rapper took to social media to share the news with her fans.&ldquo;Unfortunately, due to a sudden medical emergency that required immediate surgery, I have to cancel my upcoming Memphis and New Orleans shows. I&rsq]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/monaleo-cancels-tour-dates-after-emergency-surgery-that-removed-ovary-amp-fallopian-tube/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 19:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/monaleo-cancels-tour-dates-after-emergency-surgery-that-removed-ovary-amp-fallopian-tube/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[50 Cent Taunts T.I. By Teasing &lsquo;Surviving T.I. &amp; Tiny&rsquo; Documentary]]></title><description><![CDATA[T.I. may soon be the next rival of 50 Cent&lsquo;s to have his alleged transgressions turned into a documentary.<br />
After executive producing a Netflix docuseries on Diddy&rsquo;s history of abuse allegations, it appears the G-Unit mogul is now turning the spotlight on Tip&rsquo;s own checkered past.<br />
In a since-deleted Instagram post on Thursday (March 5), Fif shared a screenshot of a news headline that read &ldquo;50 Cent Reportedly Developing &lsquo;Surviving T.I. &amp; Tiny&rsquo; Documentary,&r]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/50-cent-taunts-ti-by-teasing-lsquosurviving-ti-amp-tinyrsquo-documentary/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 19:02:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/50-cent-taunts-ti-by-teasing-lsquosurviving-ti-amp-tinyrsquo-documentary/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rick Ross is upset. 🙏🏾]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rick Ross is upset. 🙏🏾]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/rick-ross-is-upset-/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 18:27:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/rick-ross-is-upset-/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jalen Rose Approves Of Rainey Ovalle’s “Jalen Invasion” Song]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jalen Rose, a former college and NBA star, is sharing in a viral moment online with the release of Rainey Ovalle&rsquo;s hilarious and catchy &ldquo;Jalen Invasion&rdquo; track. Taking to social media, Jalen Rose gave props to Ovalle&rsquo;s track as only he could.Jalen Rose, 53, might be the most notable Jalen from the NBA, and the retired hoops player and current broadcaster enjoyed a fruitful career. It must be said that there are quite a few players that share Rose&rsquo;s first name, and Ov]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/jalen-rose-approves-of-rainey-ovalles-jalen-invasion-song/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 16:54:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/jalen-rose-approves-of-rainey-ovalles-jalen-invasion-song/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[RZA Gives Wu-Tang Co-Founder POWER Huge RIP Salute At Concert]]></title><description><![CDATA[RZA Gives Wu-Tang Co-Founder POWER Huge RIP Salute At Concert]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/rza-gives-wu-tang-co-founder-power-huge-rip-salute-at-concert/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 16:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/rza-gives-wu-tang-co-founder-power-huge-rip-salute-at-concert/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lil Yachty Shares His SoundCloud Mount Rushmore, Leaves Juice WRLD Off]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: WWE / GettyLil Yachty recently shared his personal SoundCloud Mount Rushmore, naming the artists he believes defined the platform&rsquo;s golden era.During an interview with Bootleg Kev, the Atlanta rapper reflected on the early days of the SoundCloud rap wave, a time when fans constantly discovered new music from emerging artists on the platform. According to Boat, a handful of names stand out as the era&rsquo;s biggest names.&ldquo;In my opinion, I always said it was me, Uzi, X [XXXTen]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/lil-yachty-shares-his-soundcloud-mount-rushmore-leaves-juice-wrld-off/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 16:14:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/lil-yachty-shares-his-soundcloud-mount-rushmore-leaves-juice-wrld-off/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Drake Was Often Excluded From Lil Wayne’s Tour Bus For Not Fitting In, Says ‘The Carter’ Director]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Prince Williams/Wireimage / Prince Williams/WireimageDrake may now be one of the biggest stars in the world, but according to filmmaker Adam Bhala Lough, there was a time when he was treated like an outsider within Young Money.Bhala, who directed The Carter Documentary, followed Lil Wayne on tour and recently reflected on that period in an interview. He described how he used his time when Weezy wasn&rsquo;t around:&ldquo;The majority of the time when I wasn&rsquo;t shooting with Wayne, b]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/drake-was-often-excluded-from-lil-waynes-tour-bus-for-not-fitting-in-says-the-carter-director/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 22:24:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/drake-was-often-excluded-from-lil-waynes-tour-bus-for-not-fitting-in-says-the-carter-director/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Warner Bros. Is Cooking Up A ‘Game of Thrones’ Movie]]></title><description><![CDATA[Helen Sloan/HBO / Game of Thrones<br />
It&rsquo;s no secret that Game of Thrones&rsquo;&nbsp;final season didn&rsquo;t land well with many of its fans, but the franchise is still going strong with two new spinoffs and now a new movie on the way.<br />
Spotted on Variety, Warner Bros. is working on a Game of Thrones with House of Cards showrunner and Andor writer Beau Willimon working on the film&rsquo;s script.<br />
According to Page Six Hollywood, which broke the news about the film, Wiillimon has already subm]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/warner-bros-is-cooking-up-a-game-of-thrones-movie/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 21:25:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/warner-bros-is-cooking-up-a-game-of-thrones-movie/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Benny Boom &amp; Terence Paul Winter Working On New Music Drama Called &lsquo;Greenlight&rsquo;]]></title><description><![CDATA[Johnny Nunez / Benny Boom<br />
Need another music drama in your life after Empire, well legendary music video producer, Benny Boom (All Eyez On Me), and writer Terence Paul Winter&nbsp;(The Rookie) got you.<br />
Deadline exclusively reports that Boom will direct a new music drama called Greenlight, and Winter will be handling the script.<br />
According to Deadline, Greenlight&nbsp;&ldquo;follows gifted young rapper Nico Jones as he navigates ambition, identity, and the dangerous pull of his surroundings.&rdquo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/benny-boom-amp-terence-paul-winter-working-on-new-music-drama-called-lsquogreenlightrsquo/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 20:51:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/benny-boom-amp-terence-paul-winter-working-on-new-music-drama-called-lsquogreenlightrsquo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[&lsquo;Supacell&rsquo; Actor &amp; Rapper Ghetts Sentenced To 12 Years In Hit-And-Run Case]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ghetts, a British rapper, was sentenced to 12 years behind bars in London in the matter of the hit-and-run death of Yubin Tamang. Ghetts, who also acted in the Netflix sci-fi show Supacell, pleaded guilty to hitting Tamang last October after having alcoholic drinks before the incident.The Guardian reports that Ghetts, real name Justin Clarke-Samuel, was sentenced on Tuesday (March 3) at the Old Bailey. Along with the 12-year sentence, Clarke-Samuel, 41, will be restricted from driving for 17 yea]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/lsquosupacellrsquo-actor-amp-rapper-ghetts-sentenced-to-12-years-in-hit-and-run-case/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 20:37:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/lsquosupacellrsquo-actor-amp-rapper-ghetts-sentenced-to-12-years-in-hit-and-run-case/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cardi B Wants Tasha K To Hand Over Bank Records In $4M Legal Battle]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Kevin Mazur / GettyCardi B is continuing to press for full payment in her defamation case against blogger Tasha K.As the legal battle continues, the Bodak Yellow rapper is now asking the court to review Tash K&rsquo;s bank records. According to TMZ, Cardi is seeking access to the blogger&rsquo;s YouTube earnings, income from other social media platforms, and her tax returns.The dispute dates back to March 2025, when the two sides reached a settlement requiring Tasha K to pay Cardi nearly]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/cardi-b-wants-tasha-k-to-hand-over-bank-records-in-4m-legal-battle/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 19:43:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/cardi-b-wants-tasha-k-to-hand-over-bank-records-in-4m-legal-battle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Say Hello To Apple’s Affordable  MacBook Neo]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Apple / MacBook NeoThe rumors were absolutely true about Apple launching an entry-level MacBook, and now we know its name, Neo.<br />
The announcements keep coming, and today officially unveiled the MacBook Neo, which comes in different colors, to help it stand out from the more expensive MacBook Air and Pro models.<br />
Beyond its colorful shell and lower price point, what truly sets the Neo apart from the other models is that it will be powered by an A18 Pro iPhone chip.Apple says the A18 Pro iPh]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/say-hello-to-apples-affordable-macbook-neo/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 19:33:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/say-hello-to-apples-affordable-macbook-neo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[James Talarico Defeats Jasmine Crockett In Texas Dem Primary]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rep. Jasmine Crockett gave a valiant effort in the Democratic Party primaries in Texas as she angled to challenge incumbent Republican Sen. John Cornyn. Texas state Representative James Talarico will face off against Cornyn in the general election this fall in one of the most important Senate races to watch.Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett, a fiery critic of President Donald Trump and the policies of his administration, looked to be a fresh voice for the Democratic Party, who sought to gain moment]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/james-talarico-defeats-jasmine-crockett-in-texas-dem-primary/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 18:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/james-talarico-defeats-jasmine-crockett-in-texas-dem-primary/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[T.I. Proud Of His Sons For Riding For Their Mom Amid 50 Cent Beef]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Paras Griffin / GettyT.I. and his family have been standing on business amid their ongoing beef with 50 Cent.After the New York rapper took shots at Tiny Harris online, T.I. let off a whole clip and dropped multiple diss tracks. His sons, King Harris and Domani, also jumped in to defend their mother with tracks aimed at 50 Cent.In a recent interview, T.I. spoke about his children getting involved in the back-and-forth:&ldquo;The one thing I am proud of out of all this is that the women a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/ti-proud-of-his-sons-for-riding-for-their-mom-amid-50-cent-beef/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 16:20:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/ti-proud-of-his-sons-for-riding-for-their-mom-amid-50-cent-beef/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Quavo Owes Uncle Sam $3M In Back Taxes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Marc Piasecki / GettyQuavo has a massive bill due from Uncle Sam. The Migos rapper reportedly owes the IRS a cool $3M in back taxes.<br />
Hey, if that&rsquo;s how much he owes, then it means he made a whole lot more.<br />
TMZ reports that in January 2026, Quavo, born Quavois Marshall, got hit with a federal tax lien that spans money he owes over several years.<br />
Allegedly, the &ldquo;Stir Fry&rdquo; rapper owes $915,660 for 2021, $887,486 for 2022, and $1,109,497.79 for 2023 &mdash; totalling almost]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/quavo-owes-uncle-sam-3m-in-back-taxes/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 16:07:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/quavo-owes-uncle-sam-3m-in-back-taxes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Apple Unveils New M5 MacBook Air, M5 Pro/Max MacBook Pro Models]]></title><description><![CDATA[M5 MacBook Air / MacBook ProApple introduced two new MacBook models with more powerful chips under the hood. Yes, you will have to pay more if you want one.<br />
Tuesday, the company Steve Jobs built announced a new MacBook Air model featuring the company&rsquo;s M5 chip, along with new MacBook Pro models featuring the M5 Pro and M5 Max.<br />
The M5 MacBook AirMacBook Air with M5Kicking things off with the MacBook Air, which will also have a new M5 chip, it will also have 512GB of base storage, doubling w]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/apple-unveils-new-m5-macbook-air-m5-promax-macbook-pro-models/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 05:17:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/apple-unveils-new-m5-macbook-air-m5-promax-macbook-pro-models/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sophia Bush Defines Allyship At NAACP Image Awards]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Emma McIntyre / GettyAwards shows have been the subject of more scrutiny these days, especially with how celebrities are using their position to speak on important issues &ndash; or not. At the NAACP Image Awards this past weekend, actress Sophia Bush made it a point to use her visibility to define what white allyship to Black and Brown people should be.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/sophia-bush-defines-allyship-at-naacp-image-awards/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 03:16:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/sophia-bush-defines-allyship-at-naacp-image-awards/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Diddy Scores Earlier Release Date While Fighting His Conviction]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Sean &ldquo;Diddy&rdquo; Combs &ndash; Picture / Sean &ldquo;Diddy&rdquo; Combs &ndash; Picture provided by CanvaDiddy just caught a small but significant break in his ongoing legal saga. The Hip-Hop mogul has reportedly secured an earlier projected release date while he continues to challenge his conviction through the appeals process.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/diddy-scores-earlier-release-date-while-fighting-his-conviction/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 03:13:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/diddy-scores-earlier-release-date-while-fighting-his-conviction/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shia LaBeouf Says Kid Cudi And Thundercat Tried To Get Him Out Of Jail]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Laurent KOFFEL / GettyShia LaBeouf says two of his longtime friends &mdash; Kid Cudi and Thundercat &mdash; reached out in an effort to help him following his arrest during Mardi Gras celebrations in New Orleans last month.The 39-year-old actor opened up about the incident during a wide-ranging, hour-plus interview with Andrew Callaghan for his YouTube platform, Channel 5. Throughout the conversation, LaBeouf talked openly about the events surrounding his February arrest, which resulted]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/shia-labeouf-says-kid-cudi-and-thundercat-tried-to-get-him-out-of-jail/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 03:11:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/shia-labeouf-says-kid-cudi-and-thundercat-tried-to-get-him-out-of-jail/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kanye West Gives Wise Words To The World]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kanye West Gives Wise Words To The World]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/kanye-west-gives-wise-words-to-the-world/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 01:52:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/kanye-west-gives-wise-words-to-the-world/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Ice Is Melting: Drake Teases ‘ICEMAN’ With New Post Online]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Simone Joyner / GettyDrake is dropping fresh hints about his next album, ICEMAN, and fans believe the project could finally be on the way.In a recent carousel post captioned, &ldquo;What I Was Doing When You Thought I Was Crying,&rdquo; one image featured the phrase &ldquo;WARNING ICEMAN,&rdquo; while another showed Drake wearing a shirt that read, &ldquo;They doubted me.&rdquo;<br />
The post quickly sparked fans to spam ice emojis in the comment section and demand that the project drop.Back]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/the-ice-is-melting-drake-teases-iceman-with-new-post-online/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 22:17:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/the-ice-is-melting-drake-teases-iceman-with-new-post-online/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Smoothie King Fires Two Employees For Denying Sevice To Customer Wearing Trump Merch]]></title><description><![CDATA[DAVID HIMBERT / Donald Trump MerchTwo Smoothie King employees are out of a job after allegedly taking a stand against Donald Trump on company time.<br />
Smoothie King issued a statement after two employees at a location in Ann Arbor, Michigan, were terminated for refusing to provide service to a man and his wife because he was wearing a hoodie featuring the president&rsquo;s name.<br />
According to the New York Post, the wife, Erika Lindemyer, shared a video on Sunday on TikTok capturing the confrontation]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/smoothie-king-fires-two-employees-for-denying-sevice-to-customer-wearing-trump-merch/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 21:10:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/smoothie-king-fires-two-employees-for-denying-sevice-to-customer-wearing-trump-merch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Salt from Salt-N-Pepa Says Satan Runs Music, Entertainment And Much More!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Salt from Salt-N-Pepa Says Satan Runs Music, Entertainment And Much More!]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/salt-from-salt-n-pepa-says-satan-runs-music-entertainment-and-much-more/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 20:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/salt-from-salt-n-pepa-says-satan-runs-music-entertainment-and-much-more/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Salt-N-Pepa Make History With NAACP Image Awards Hall Of Fame Induction]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Julian Hamilton / GettySalt-N-Pepa are receiving their flowers in a major way after being inducted into the NAACP Image Awards Hall of Fame.The honor adds yet another achievement to the legendary Hip-Hop group&rsquo;s r&eacute;sum&eacute;. In addition to their Hall of Fame induction, Salt-N-Pepa made history as the first female rap group to win a Grammy and earn a platinum certification.&nbsp;MC Lyte presented the award and took a moment to celebrate the duo&rsquo;s impact:&ldquo;I&rsquo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/salt-n-pepa-make-history-with-naacp-image-awards-hall-of-fame-induction/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 20:07:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/salt-n-pepa-make-history-with-naacp-image-awards-hall-of-fame-induction/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Was Busta Rhymes Barking Or Roasting Paparazzi? 👀]]></title><description><![CDATA[Was Busta Rhymes Barking Or Roasting Paparazzi? 👀]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/was-busta-rhymes-barking-or-roasting-paparazzi-/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 20:02:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/was-busta-rhymes-barking-or-roasting-paparazzi-/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nope: Timberland Set To Release New Slip-On Boot Clog, Allegedly]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Hypebeast / TimberlandTimberland is probably the only footwear brand that can remain in business until the end of time, just off the strength of their classic construction boots that come in a variety of colors (y&rsquo;all can thank New Yorkers for that). Looking to add another closet staple to their growing collection of silhouettes, Timberland is releasing their first clog boot, and well, yeah, nah.According to Hypebeast, Timberland has released the first look at their upcoming boot c]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/nope-timberland-set-to-release-new-slip-on-boot-clog-allegedly/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 19:02:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/nope-timberland-set-to-release-new-slip-on-boot-clog-allegedly/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Can’t Blame Handshaking For This: Donald Trump’s Neck Rash  Internet Chatter]]></title><description><![CDATA[SAUL LOEB / Donald TrumpDonald Trump and his administration have been trying to throw cold water on speculations about his alleged failing health, but a new neck rash is sparking more conversations.<br />
During a Medal of Honor ceremony on Monday, March 2, that took place at the White House, while the US military is currently engaged in a stupid and unpopular war with Iran, photos surfaced of bruising on Trump&rsquo;s neck.<br />
The 79-year-old, who has been talking more than usual about the afterlife, ha]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/cant-blame-handshaking-for-this-donald-trumps-neck-rash-internet-chatter/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 18:52:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/cant-blame-handshaking-for-this-donald-trumps-neck-rash-internet-chatter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cardi B Shoots Down Chatter That She’s Shooting Shots At Stefon Diggs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cardi B seemingly alluded to the breakup of her romance with New England Patriots player Stefon Diggs, although it isn&rsquo;t necessarily definitive. With fans assuming that her colorful rants onstage during her &ldquo;Little Miss Drama Tour&rdquo; stops are about the NFL star, Cardi B is denying that the barbs are aimed in that direction.A YouTube account captured a video of Cardi B during her Bay Area stop at the Chase Center last weekend as she introduced the song &ldquo;Princibal&rdquo; fro]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/cardi-b-shoots-down-chatter-that-shes-shooting-shots-at-stefon-diggs/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 18:18:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/cardi-b-shoots-down-chatter-that-shes-shooting-shots-at-stefon-diggs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Drake Initially Wasn’t Allowed On Lil Wayne’s Tour Bus, Says ‘The Carter’ Director: “He Was Such A Dork”]]></title><description><![CDATA[Drake may have helped turn Young Money into one of hip-hop&rsquo;s biggest powerhouse labels, but there was a time when he wasn&rsquo;t even allowed on Lil Wayne&lsquo;s tour bus.<br />
Adam Bhala Lough, the director behind Weezy&rsquo;s iconic The Carter documentary, spoke with music journalist Andre Gee for his Substack newsletter about the making of the film, as well as the sequel which recently leaked online.<br />
Reflecting on capturing Weezy at the peak of his powers during Tha Carter III era, Lough]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/drake-initially-wasnt-allowed-on-lil-waynes-tour-bus-says-the-carter-director-he-was-such-a-dork/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 17:53:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/drake-initially-wasnt-allowed-on-lil-waynes-tour-bus-says-the-carter-director-he-was-such-a-dork/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kodak Black Gets $10M Super Bowl LVI Weekend Shooting Lawsuit Dropped]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kodak Black can celebrate a legal victory after news came forth that a $10 million lawsuit he was facing stemming from a 2022 incident was dropped. Kodak Black was at a Super Bowl LVI Weekend event hosted by Justin Bieber, which led to him and two bystanders getting hit with gunfire.<br />
As reported by TMZ Hip Hop, Kodak Black, real name Bill K. Kapri, was involved in a dustup outside of The Nice Guy restaurant in Los Angeles back in February 2022. As the situation escalated, gunshots rang out, lead]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/kodak-black-gets-10m-super-bowl-lvi-weekend-shooting-lawsuit-dropped/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 17:26:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/kodak-black-gets-10m-super-bowl-lvi-weekend-shooting-lawsuit-dropped/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CyHi Seemingly Throws Shots At J. Cole In ‘Lost Control’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Matt Winkelmeyer / GettyCyHi has released a new song, and fans believe he may be sending subliminal shots at J. Cole.Listeners online are connecting the dots, claiming CyHi&rsquo;s new track, &ldquo;Lost Control,&rdquo; is a response to Cole&rsquo;s &ldquo;False Prophets.&rdquo; One line in particular has fueled the speculation:&ldquo;You was scared of our good brother in that Grand National, why? / Shoulda knew you and that lol&rsquo; Honda was gon&rsquo; have to collide.&rdquo;The refe]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/cyhi-seemingly-throws-shots-at-j-cole-in-lost-control/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 16:28:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/cyhi-seemingly-throws-shots-at-j-cole-in-lost-control/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hip-Hop Mourns The Loss Of Recording Engineer Bob Power]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bob Power, the longtime producer and recording engineer who worked with a bevy of notable Hip-Hop and R&amp;B acts, has died. Bob Power&rsquo;s musical sphere was especially vast, and many of those figures are sharing their thoughts and memories of the legendary engineer.According to Wikipedia, Bob Power was born on January 2, 1952, in Chicago, Ill.He then spent stints in Westchester County, New York, and St. Louis ahead of attending Webster College in Missouri to study music theory. Power would]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/hip-hop-mourns-the-loss-of-recording-engineer-bob-power/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 15:31:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/hip-hop-mourns-the-loss-of-recording-engineer-bob-power/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Turk Explains Finding Strength Through Faith]]></title><description><![CDATA[Turk Explains Finding Strength Through Faith]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/turk-explains-finding-strength-through-faith/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 04:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/turk-explains-finding-strength-through-faith/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stevie Wonder Shows Up To Marathon Burger Before Chaos]]></title><description><![CDATA[Stevie Wonder Shows Up To Marathon Burger Before Chaos]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/stevie-wonder-shows-up-to-marathon-burger-before-chaos/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 23:03:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/stevie-wonder-shows-up-to-marathon-burger-before-chaos/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Papoose &ldquo;No Justice No Peace,&rdquo; Conway The Machine &ldquo;Hold Back&rdquo; &amp; More | Daily Visuals 3.3.26]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Paras Griffin / GettyThe last few years have been wild for Papoose as he saw his marriage fall apart thanks to a fellow battle rapper but ended up dating a boxer who wants all the smoke with his ex-wife, Remy Ma. Still, the man continues to do what he does and whether or not he&rsquo;s in a healthy relationship, y&rsquo;all still gonna get these bars.Dropping off some new visuals to &ldquo;No Justice No Peace,&rdquo; Papoose takes to the projects to spit his rhymes while reminding everyo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/papoose-ldquono-justice-no-peacerdquo-conway-the-machine-ldquohold-backrdquo-amp-more-daily-visuals-3326/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 23:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/papoose-ldquono-justice-no-peacerdquo-conway-the-machine-ldquohold-backrdquo-amp-more-daily-visuals-3326/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lil Durk Murder Trial Pushed Back Until August]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Rapper Lil Durk Mugshot / Broward County Clerk of the CourtsLil Durk&rsquo;s murder-for-hire trial has been delayed once again and now has a new start date.According to newly filed court records, U.S. District Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald rescheduled the Chicago rapper&rsquo;s trial for Aug. 20, 2026.The delay follows requests from several co-defendants seeking to have their cases severed from Durk&rsquo;s. Judge Fitzgerald denied those motions, ruling that defendants accused of participa]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/lil-durk-murder-trial-pushed-back-until-august/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 22:16:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/lil-durk-murder-trial-pushed-back-until-august/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kimora Lee Simmons To Drop Both of Her Exes’ Last Names]]></title><description><![CDATA[Getty Images / Bernard Smalls / Kimora Lee Simmons / Russell SimmonsKimora Lee Simmons is working on dropping both of her exes&rsquo; last names.<br />
TMZ obtained legal documents revealing that the former model and Baby Phat owner is actively working to change her name from Kimora Lee Simmons-Leissner to Kimora Lee.<br />
The celebrity gossip site reports the reasoning behind the name change is the &ldquo;consolidation of records and names used in different documents.&rdquo;Kimora Lee has held onto the Si]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/kimora-lee-simmons-to-drop-both-of-her-exes-last-names/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 21:22:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/kimora-lee-simmons-to-drop-both-of-her-exes-last-names/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DJ Quik’s Son Sentenced To 15 Years To Life In 2022 Shooting]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Michael Tullberg / GettyDavid Marvin Blake Jr., the son of legendary West Coast producer and rapper DJ Quik, has been sentenced to 15 years to life in prison for his role in a 2022 fatal shooting in Downey, California.According to Complex, a Los Angeles County judge handed down the sentence, Friday, after Blake Jr. was convicted of second-degree murder and shooting from a vehicle in the death of 20-year-old Julio Moises Cardoza Jr. The court granted a defense motion to dismiss firearm en]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/dj-quiks-son-sentenced-to-15-years-to-life-in-2022-shooting/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 20:12:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/dj-quiks-son-sentenced-to-15-years-to-life-in-2022-shooting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ilhan Omar Fries Nancy Mace Online, Internet Joins In]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Alex Wong / GettyAs the Trump administration launched a surprise attack on Iran on Saturday (Feb. 28), Republican congresswoman Nancy Mace decided to use it to troll other members of the House of Representatives &ndash; specifically Representatives Ilhan Omar of Minnesota and Rashida Tlaib of Michigan. That led to Omar firing back at Mace in a way that brought immediate online attention.Mace&rsquo;s post on X, formerly Twitter, quoted a report by Fox News that declared Iran&rsquo;s Supre]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/ilhan-omar-fries-nancy-mace-online-internet-joins-in/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 20:09:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/ilhan-omar-fries-nancy-mace-online-internet-joins-in/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ice Spice Reveals Depression Led To Her Weight Loss]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Udo Salters Photography / GettyFor a minute, Ice Spice had fans concerned because her usual thick self slimmed down to a more Taylor Swift-ish physique. Many were speculating she hopped on the Ozempic trend, or maybe, a little something more common among celebrities who like to &ldquo;hit the slopes,&rdquo; allegedlyAfter denying ever even hearing of Ozempic (uh-huh), Ice managed to beef back up a little something-something and resemble her old self, as of late. She&rsquo;s now addressin]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/ice-spice-reveals-depression-led-to-her-weight-loss/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 20:04:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/ice-spice-reveals-depression-led-to-her-weight-loss/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Michael B. Jordan Takes Home SAG’s Best Actor Award For His Dual Role In ‘Sinners’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jeff Kravitz / Michael B. Jordan<br />
Michael B. Jordan is finally getting the recognition he deserves; it only took him playing two roles in one film.<br />
After getting his flowers at the NAACP Image Awards, taking home the awards for Best Actor in a Motion Picture and Entertainer of the Year, his peers recognized him for putting in the year&rsquo;s best work by blessing him with the Best Male Actor in a Leading Role award during Sunday&rsquo;s Actor Awards, formerly known as the SAG Awards.<br />
Viola Davis]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/michael-b-jordan-takes-home-sags-best-actor-award-for-his-dual-role-in-sinners/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 19:16:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/michael-b-jordan-takes-home-sags-best-actor-award-for-his-dual-role-in-sinners/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CyHi The Prynce Disses J. Cole On New Song “B.R.A. Lost Control”: Listen]]></title><description><![CDATA[CyHi The Prynce has taken aim at J. Cole on his latest track &ldquo;B.R.A Lost Control.&rdquo;<br />
Produced by Brian AllDay and Mark Byrd, the bars-heavy song finds the longtime Kanye West affiliate attempting to strip Cole of his self-proclaimed Best Rapper Alive status &mdash; a crown he has frequently laid claim to himself.<br />
Aside from the competitive nature of hip-hop, it seems CyHi still has a bone to pick with the Dreamville star over his 2016 track &ldquo;False Prophets,&rdquo; which was widel]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/cyhi-the-prynce-disses-j-cole-on-new-song-bra-lost-control-listen/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 19:16:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/cyhi-the-prynce-disses-j-cole-on-new-song-bra-lost-control-listen/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Marathon Burger Opening In Long Beach Marred By Gunfire]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: FREDERIC J. BROWN / GettyThis past weekend Nipsey Hussle&rsquo;s Marathon Burger held a grand opening event for their new location in Long Beach, CA. But unfortunately, the joyous day turned tragic when a shooting occurred not too far from the establishment.According to TMZ, the incident went down around 3:30 pm in downtown Long Beach and while details are scarce, witnesses recorded police officers carrying a man into the back of a squad car. Whether it was the victim or the suspect rema]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/marathon-burger-opening-in-long-beach-marred-by-gunfire/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 17:08:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/marathon-burger-opening-in-long-beach-marred-by-gunfire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Deon Cole Reveals Barbz Backlash After Nicki Minaj NAACP Image Award Joke]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Earl Gibson III / GettyDeon Cole recently cracked jokes about Nicki Minaj, and the Barbz did not take it lightly.At the NAACP Image Awards, the comedian poked fun at the New York rapper, saying, &ldquo;I want you to bless our sister Nicki Minaj. She&rsquo;s been going through a lot lately, but hasn&rsquo;t been herself, Lord. I believe whatever is in her a** is affecting her brain. Take it out of her a**.&rdquo;The joke appeared as a shot at Nicki Minaj for her recent political views, wh]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/deon-cole-reveals-barbz-backlash-after-nicki-minaj-naacp-image-award-joke/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 16:32:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/deon-cole-reveals-barbz-backlash-after-nicki-minaj-naacp-image-award-joke/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wu-Tang Clan’s Oliver “Power” Grant’s Cause Of Death Revealed]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Johnny Nunez / GettyAs tributes continue to pour in over the untimely death of Wu-Tang Clan&lsquo;s Oliver &ldquo;Power&rdquo; Grant, a cause of death has been revealed. Unfortunately, the 55-year-old passed away from pancreatic cancer on Feb. 24, 2026.<br />
Wu-Tang Clan and Power&rsquo;s family shared the cause of the essential cog in the Wu&rsquo;s rise, and the founder of the Wu-Wear clothing brand, in a social media post on Sunday (March 1).<br />
&ldquo;A true fighter until the end, he was sur]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/wu-tang-clans-oliver-power-grants-cause-of-death-revealed/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 14:42:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/wu-tang-clans-oliver-power-grants-cause-of-death-revealed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Floyd Mayweather's Sister Fatimah Mayweather Talks For The First Time, Boxing, Hip-Hop &amp; More]]></title><description><![CDATA[Floyd Mayweather's Sister Fatimah Mayweather Talks For The First Time, Boxing, Hip-Hop &amp; More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/floyd-mayweathers-sister-fatimah-mayweather-talks-for-the-first-time-boxing-hip-hop-amp-more/</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2026 18:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/floyd-mayweathers-sister-fatimah-mayweather-talks-for-the-first-time-boxing-hip-hop-amp-more/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Donald Trump &amp; His Administration Are Getting Cooked Over &ldquo;Operation Epic Fury&rdquo;]]></title><description><![CDATA[MANDEL NGAN / Donald TrumpDonald Trump billed himself as a dove, promising the MAGA faithful he wouldn&rsquo;t get us involved in any more new wars, but like everything else that comes out of his mouth, that turned out to be an absolute lie.Donald Trump is now looking quite hawkish after deciding to partner with Israel and launching an assault on Iran, which his administration claims is trying to build nuclear weapons. Those claims come after he initially said the country&rsquo;s nuclear capabil]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/donald-trump-amp-his-administration-are-getting-cooked-over-ldquooperation-epic-furyrdquo/</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2026 20:12:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/donald-trump-amp-his-administration-are-getting-cooked-over-ldquooperation-epic-furyrdquo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gamers React To First Look Photo From Amazon’s ‘God of War’ Series, “This Ain’t It”]]></title><description><![CDATA[Amazon / God of WarThere are two sets of people who are hard to please: comic book nerds and gamers. Amazon shared a first-look photo of its upcoming God of War series, and it&rsquo;s not getting the reaction the streaming service hoped for.The reactions are pouring in after Amazon dropped the first photo of live-action Kratos and his son, Atreus, from its upcoming God of War series that will be based on the 2018 video game.Gamers quickly pounced on the image featuring Ryan Hurst in full costume]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/gamers-react-to-first-look-photo-from-amazons-god-of-war-series-this-aint-it/</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2026 00:06:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/gamers-react-to-first-look-photo-from-amazons-god-of-war-series-this-aint-it/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Snoop, Ice Cube &amp; Mount Westmore In Legal War With Merch Company]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Stephen J. Cohen / GettyIn 2020, West Coast legends &mdash; Snoop, Ice Cube, Too Short and E-40 &ndash; formed a super group called Mount Westmore.&nbsp;TMZ reports that shortly after forming the supergroup entered into a licensing deal with a company called Westside Merchandising, which the group claims made huge promises about what their company could do only to over promise and under deliver.&nbsp;Mount Westmore has filed a lawsuit claiming that Westside Merchandising made false promi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/snoop-ice-cube-amp-mount-westmore-in-legal-war-with-merch-company/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 22:24:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/snoop-ice-cube-amp-mount-westmore-in-legal-war-with-merch-company/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[T.I.’s Son, Domani Drops ‘Ms.Jackson’ Diss Track To 50 Cent]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Paul Archuleta / GettyT.I.&rsquo;s son, Domani, joins the fun and drops his own diss track to 50 Cent.The Harris family has been working overtime trying to teach the In Da Club rapper a lesson, telling him on multiple occasions to keep their wife/mother out his mouth. In total, T.I., Domani, and King have dropped seven diss tracks in the span of a month aimed at Fif.This latest one might be the grand slam. Domani poured gasoline on this record, flipping Outkast&rsquo;s classic &ldquo;I&r]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/tis-son-domani-drops-msjackson-diss-track-to-50-cent/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 22:11:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/tis-son-domani-drops-msjackson-diss-track-to-50-cent/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[News Flash: Yung Miami Says Her Next Man Has To Be &ldquo;God Fearing&rdquo; &amp; &ldquo;Make At Least $100 Million&rdquo;]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bernard Smalls / @BeanzGotGamez / Yung MiamiYung Miami is letting the world know her next man has to be all about God and his coin.The City Girls member is back, musically, and is out promoting her latest single, &ldquo;News Flash,&rdquo; and recently checked in with&nbsp;UPROXX&rsquo;s Jeremy Hecht for the&nbsp;Sound Check&nbsp;web series.Yung Miami, born Caresha Brownlee, already has 2 children and is back on the market after famously dating disgraced and currently incarcerated Bad Boy founder]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/news-flash-yung-miami-says-her-next-man-has-to-be-ldquogod-fearingrdquo-amp-ldquomake-at-least-100-millionrdquo/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 20:44:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/news-flash-yung-miami-says-her-next-man-has-to-be-ldquogod-fearingrdquo-amp-ldquomake-at-least-100-millionrdquo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Harris Family Diss Records Towards 50 Cent Ranked]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Prince Williams / GettyIf you blinked for a second this past week, you probably missed three diss records, five Instagram posts, two podcast rants, and at least one generational crash out. What started as a Verzuz between T.I. and 50 Cent turned into a full-blown family affair&hellip; and not the cute, reality-TV type either. This has &ldquo;don&rsquo;t play with my people&rdquo; energy written all over it.For anybody just tuning in: the tension reignited after T.I. went on Nightcap Live]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/harris-family-diss-records-towards-50-cent-ranked/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 19:47:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/harris-family-diss-records-towards-50-cent-ranked/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thee Musical: Megan Thee Stallion Announces Her Broadway Debut]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Apple TV+ / Megan Thee Stallion / KPoppedMegan Thee Stallion has some news for her Hotties, she&rsquo;s headed to Broadway.The Houston Hottie is set to join the cast of Moulin Rouge! The Musical for an eight-week run. The Lover Girl rapper will take on the role of Harold Zidler, the owner and host of the famed cabaret.<br />
Megan is scheduled to appear on Broadway from March 24 through May 17, marking a new chapter in the Houston MC&rsquo;s already multifaceted career.In a statement to The Fa]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/thee-musical-megan-thee-stallion-announces-her-broadway-debut/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 19:39:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/thee-musical-megan-thee-stallion-announces-her-broadway-debut/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rep. Lauren Boebert Stupidly Shares Photos From Hillary Clinton Deposition With Benny Johnson]]></title><description><![CDATA[Getty Images / Lauren Boebert / Benny JohsnonRep. Lauren Boebert (R-CO) isn&rsquo;t one of the brightest politicians, and she lived up to that when she broke one of the main stipulations set during Hillary Clinton&rsquo;s deposition regarding Jeffrey Epstein.Republicans are already wasting taxpayers&rsquo; time and money by bringing in Hillary Clinton, who has said repeatedly she has never met with deceased disgraced financier and child sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein.Regardless, the former First]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/rep-lauren-boebert-stupidly-shares-photos-from-hillary-clinton-deposition-with-benny-johnson/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 17:46:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/rep-lauren-boebert-stupidly-shares-photos-from-hillary-clinton-deposition-with-benny-johnson/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rep. Lauren Boebert Goofily Shares Photos From Hillary Clinton Deposition With Benny Johnson]]></title><description><![CDATA[Getty Images / Lauren Boebert / Benny JohsnonRep. Lauren Boebert (R-CO) isn&rsquo;t one of the brightest politicians, and she lived up to that when she broke one of the main stipulations set during Hillary Clinton&rsquo;s deposition regarding Jeffrey Epstein.Republicans are already wasting taxpayers&rsquo; time and money by bringing in Hillary Clinton, who has said repeatedly she has never met with deceased disgraced financier and child sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein.Regardless, the former First]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/rep-lauren-boebert-goofily-shares-photos-from-hillary-clinton-deposition-with-benny-johnson/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 17:46:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/rep-lauren-boebert-goofily-shares-photos-from-hillary-clinton-deposition-with-benny-johnson/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Feds Intend To Introduce Lyrics As Evidence In Yella Beezy Murder Case]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Collin County PD / Collin County PDFederal prosecutors are preparing to present evidence that could significantly impact Yella Beezy&rsquo;s ongoing capital murder case.New developments have emerged in the Dallas rapper&rsquo;s legal battle, as the feds allege he played a significant role in the 2020 death of fellow Dallas artist Mo3. The two rappers reportedly had a long-standing beef, which prosecutors suggest may have been connected to the fatal incident.Mo3 was shot and killed in bro]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/feds-intend-to-introduce-lyrics-as-evidence-in-yella-beezy-murder-case/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 16:16:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/feds-intend-to-introduce-lyrics-as-evidence-in-yella-beezy-murder-case/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ras Baraka Dresses Down MAGA Pundit Over Trump’s SOTU]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Michael M. Santiago / GettyOn Wednesday (Feb. 25), Newark, New Jersey, Mayor Ras Baraka appeared on the most recent episode of Piers Morgan Uncensored as part of a panel discussing the State of the Union address given by President Donald Trump the night before. He wound up in a heated discussion with another panelist, The War Room podcast co-host Natalie Winters.The dispute started after Winters claimed that immigrants are &ldquo;destroying&rdquo; American culture, and said that the Demo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/ras-baraka-dresses-down-maga-pundit-over-trumps-sotu/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 14:51:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/ras-baraka-dresses-down-maga-pundit-over-trumps-sotu/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Here We Go Again: Lil Yachty Says “Rapper’s Delight” Was Weak As Hell]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Prince Williams / GettyLil Yachty is once again poking the Hip-Hop bear &mdash; and this time he aimed at one of the genre&rsquo;s foundational records.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/here-we-go-again-lil-yachty-says-rappers-delight-was-weak-as-hell/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 14:50:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/here-we-go-again-lil-yachty-says-rappers-delight-was-weak-as-hell/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[T.I.’s Son Domani Takes 50 Cent To Task On OutKast-Sampling “Ms. Jackson”: Listen]]></title><description><![CDATA[T.I.&lsquo;s son Domani has stepped into his father&rsquo;s beef with 50 Cent &mdash; and he&rsquo;s looking to set the G-Unit boss straight.<br />
Showing a level of maturity that goes way beyond his years, the 24-year-old rapper has released a new song called &ldquo;Ms. Jackson&rdquo; which flips the concept of OutKast&lsquo;s hit of the same name into a letter to 50&rsquo;s late mother, Sabrina Jackson.<br />
Domani begins by speaking to Ms. Jackson from beyond the grave and asking her if she&rsquo;s pro]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/tis-son-domani-takes-50-cent-to-task-on-outkast-sampling-ms-jackson-listen/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 13:17:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/tis-son-domani-takes-50-cent-to-task-on-outkast-sampling-ms-jackson-listen/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Music Friday: Big Sean, Freddie Gibbs &amp; DJ Paul, The Cool Kids &amp; More]]></title><description><![CDATA[There may be no new major hip-hop album this week like previous weeks (see: J. Cole The Fall-Off, A$AP Rocky Don&rsquo;t Be Dumb, Baby Keem Ca$ino), but there&rsquo;s no shortage of new raps that deserve your attention.<br />
Big Sean blesses us with a short but sweet &ldquo;Made In Detroit Freestyle&rdquo; for Red Bull Music, which finds him spitting 60 seconds&rsquo; worth of braggadocious bars over a smooth Jake One beat.<br />
After linking up on &ldquo;PYS&rdquo; back in 2022, Freddie Gibbs and Three 6]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/new-music-friday-big-sean-freddie-gibbs-amp-dj-paul-the-cool-kids-amp-more/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 12:18:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/new-music-friday-big-sean-freddie-gibbs-amp-dj-paul-the-cool-kids-amp-more/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DOJ Faces New Accusations Of Scrubbing Trump’s Name From Epstein Files]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Department of Justice (DOJ) and the administration of President Donald Trump are facing growing calls for transparency regarding the Epstein Files. Key opponents of the Trump administration and the DOJ claim that department officials have scrubbed any connection the president had with the late financier.<br />
Ahead of President Donald Trump&rsquo;s State of the Union address this past Tuesday, several news organizations and a handful of investigative journalists have published reports that accusa]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/doj-faces-new-accusations-of-scrubbing-trumps-name-from-epstein-files/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 23:11:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/doj-faces-new-accusations-of-scrubbing-trumps-name-from-epstein-files/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[White House Staffer Allegedly Behind Popular Pro-Trump X Account]]></title><description><![CDATA[NurPhoto / Donald Trump / Johnny MAGA / Social MediaWell, well, well, a new report from Wired claims a Pro-Trump X account that the President often promotes appears to be run by a current White House staffer.Johnny MAGA, the popular pro-MAGA /Trump account with nearly 300,000 followers that described the video portraying Barack and Michelle Obama as apes as &ldquo;a masterpiece,&rdquo; is not the independent voice that many thought it was.<br />
The account is a primary source of content praising Trum]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/white-house-staffer-allegedly-behind-popular-pro-trump-x-account/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 22:57:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/white-house-staffer-allegedly-behind-popular-pro-trump-x-account/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[OkayPlayer’s ‘The Almanac Of Rap’ Podcast Returns For A New Season]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: OkayPlayer / The Almanac Of RapOkayPlayer has announced that The Almanac Of Rap Podcast will return for Season 4.Hosted by rapper, DJ, and producer Donwill, the series spotlights every era of Hip-Hop culture. Over the course of three seasons, the Donwill&rsquo;s podcast has earned two Webby Awards while providing a platform for legends to share untold stories and cultural gems.With three packed seasons already in the books, Season 4 is shaping up to raise the bar even higher. The upcomin]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/okayplayers-the-almanac-of-rap-podcast-returns-for-a-new-season/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 22:34:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/okayplayers-the-almanac-of-rap-podcast-returns-for-a-new-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Huh? : Michael Eric Dyson Compares Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us” To Donald Trump’s Immigration Policies]]></title><description><![CDATA[Getty Images / Michael Eric Dyson / Kendrick Lamar / DrakeMichael Eric Dyson isn&rsquo;t known for saying absolutely ridiculous things, but his opinion on Kendrick Lamar&rsquo;s scathing, infectious diss track, &ldquo;Not Like Us,&rdquo; has everyone looking at him with a side eye.It&rsquo;s been two years since Kendrick Lamar dropped the atomic bomb that was &ldquo;Not Like Us,&rdquo; pretty much ending any talk of besting him in a Hip-Hop battle, and Dyson has thoughts on it still.Dyson touche]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/huh-michael-eric-dyson-compares-kendrick-lamars-not-like-us-to-donald-trumps-immigration-policies/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 21:39:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/huh-michael-eric-dyson-compares-kendrick-lamars-not-like-us-to-donald-trumps-immigration-policies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cardi B Allegedly Threatened To Leave SNL After Overhearing Nicki Minaj Joke]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: Cardi B / YoutubeCardi B popped out on Saturday Night Live for the show&rsquo;s 1000th episode, but before she hit the stage, things allegedly almost went left.The AM I THE DRAMA rapper was tapped to perform &ldquo;Bodega Baddie&rdquo; live during the milestone episode. However, according to reports from TMZ, Cardi reportedly overheard a joke during the &ldquo;Weekend Update&rdquo; segment that referenced Nicki Minaj.Per the report, the Bronx rapper became upset and allegedly began damag]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/cardi-b-allegedly-threatened-to-leave-snl-after-overhearing-nicki-minaj-joke/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 19:39:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/cardi-b-allegedly-threatened-to-leave-snl-after-overhearing-nicki-minaj-joke/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[It’s Showtime: Johnny Cage Is Reluctant To Fight For Earth In New ‘Mortal Kombat II’ Trailer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Warner Bros. / Mortal Kombat IIMortal Kombat II&rsquo;s new trailer teases more action, more characters, fatalities, plenty of Johnny Cage (Karl Urban), and, thank goodness, less of Cole Young (Lewis Tan).Warner Bros. is banking on the sequel to the 2021 reboot, which was a success despite opening during a time when people were still iffy about going to theaters, to be the first blockbuster of summer 2026, with its new May 8th release date.<br />
Like the first trailer, the new one follows Urban&rsquo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/its-showtime-johnny-cage-is-reluctant-to-fight-for-earth-in-new-mortal-kombat-ii-trailer/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 18:08:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/its-showtime-johnny-cage-is-reluctant-to-fight-for-earth-in-new-mortal-kombat-ii-trailer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[J. Cole Says “He Doesn’t Know” When Asked About New Drake Album]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: David Peters / Courtesy of DreamvilleThe last time that J. Cole and Drake collaborated on a track it inadvertently led to Kendrick Lamar systematically dismantling the 6 God&rsquo;s career and popularity. It also left Cole&rsquo;s relationship with the King of the North on somewhat shaky grounds.While the North Carolina artist was out promoting his latest (and final?) album, The Fall-Off, he was asked whether or not he&rsquo;d be collaborating with Drizzy on his upcoming album Iceman. Hi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/j-cole-says-he-doesnt-know-when-asked-about-new-drake-album/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 17:19:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/j-cole-says-he-doesnt-know-when-asked-about-new-drake-album/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fat Joe &amp; DJ Khaled Connect For Rewind It 10&rsquo;s Men&rsquo;s Progressive Greyaway Shampoo]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fat Joe and DJ Khaled are embarking on a new partnership aimed at getting some years back via the &ldquo;Lean Back&rdquo; rapper&rsquo;s Rewind It 10 brand. Joey Crillz and the We The Best honcho are pushing Rewind It 10&rsquo;s Men&rsquo;s Progressive Greyaway Shampoo.Rewind It 10, co-founded by Fat Joe, Carolyn Aronson, and Jeff Aronson, is designed to bring hair color back to one&rsquo;s desired look by targeting gray hair at the roots. DJ Khaled is one of the brand&rsquo;s top ambassadors, a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/fat-joe-amp-dj-khaled-connect-for-rewind-it-10rsquos-menrsquos-progressive-greyaway-shampoo/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 17:09:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/music/hip-hop-news/fat-joe-amp-dj-khaled-connect-for-rewind-it-10rsquos-menrsquos-progressive-greyaway-shampoo/</guid></item></channel></rss>