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• Spin The Block Breezy: Chris Brown & Karrueche Tran Spotted Smiling In Each Others Faces

  14-04-2025 16:05 via hiphopwired.com
  
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  Hot Boy summer might be canceled; Spin the Block season is now in full effect.Chris Brown and his ex-girlfriend Karrueche Tran were spotted having a friendly conversation at Coachella. The two appeared to be all smiles, chatting closely and showing no signs of tension—suggesting any bad blood between them may be a thing of the past. It looks like time really does heal all wounds.
  View this post on InstagramA post shared by The Shade Room (@theshaderoom)Chris and
  
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• Efecto: Yale University Is Offering A Course On Bad Bunny’s Cultural Impact

  30-04-2025 19:52 via hiphopwired.com
  
  Source: Monica Schipper / GettyThe Ivy League is recognizing Bad Bunny’s greatness. Yale University has announced they will be offering a course about the singer’s cultural impact.
  As spotted on Hypebeast, the New Haven, Conn.-based school will be kicking off a course dedicated to Bad Bunny’s indelible influence on the world. Titled “Bad Bunny: Musical Aesthetics and Politics,” the class details how his music has not only shaped the Puerto Rican diaspora but he
  
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• Kanye West Drops ‘Donda 2’ On Streaming, But Does Anyone Really Care?

  30-04-2025 19:47 via hiphopwired.com
  
  Source: Kevin Mazur / Getty
  Kanye West has officially released “Donda 2” to major streaming platforms, bringing an end to its two-year exclusivity on the Stem Player.Originally teased in early 2022 as a follow-up to his 2021 album “Donda”, the project was executive produced by Future and initially made available only through the $200 device, limiting its reach to a niche audience. Now presented under the artist name “Donda,” the streaming version includes 18 t
  
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• More Than 100 From DOJ Civil Rights Division Quit En Masse Over Trump’s Anti-Civil Rights Agenda

  30-04-2025 19:44 via hiphopwired.com
  
  Source: OLIVER CONTRERAS / GettyMore than 100 attorneys with the Department of Justice‘s Civil Rights Division have resigned en masse, essentially, because they’d rather get new jobs than continue to serve a White House administration that is dedicated to perverting what civil rights protections are all about.From Newsweek:
  “No one has been fired by me … but what we have made very clear last week in memos to each of the 11 sections in the Civil Rights Division is th
  
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• Misa Hylton, Vado Sue Mary J. Blige For $5M

  30-04-2025 19:28 via hiphopwired.com
  
  Misa Hylton, a celebrity stylist and designer for several stars, launched a lawsuit against one of her former clients in Mary J. Blige. Misa Hylton’s complaint alleges that the R&B singer botched a management deal for Harlem rapper Vado, and she’s suing Mary J. Blige for $5 million.All Hip Hop got the exclusive scoop on Misa Hylton’s and her talent agency, M.I.S.A. Management’s lawsuit against Mary J. Blige. Hylton is accusing Blige of keeping Vado’s completed a
  
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• Donald Trump Labled A Moron After Failing To Recognize “MS-13” On Kilmar Abrego Garcia’s Hand Was Photoshopped

  30-04-2025 19:14 via hiphopwired.com
  
  Source: Andrew Harnik / Getty / Donald Trump
  Donald Trump continues to prove how incompetent he truly is. During a recent ABC News interview marking his disastrous 100 days in office, the orange menace touted the authenticity of a clearly photoshopped image of Kilmar Abrego Garcia’s hands with gang tattoos, sparking reactions.Donald Trump is a moron.
  Case in point, the divider-in-chief accused ABC News‘ Terry Moran of “not being very nice” when Moran asked if a photo of G
  
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• Beyoncé Fans Brawl In VIP Section After Opening Concert

  30-04-2025 18:56 via hiphopwired.com
  
  Beyoncé and her Cowboy Carter tour is underway, and the hottest ticket in every town will surely be packed with passionate members of the Beyhive. However, it looks like that passion was a little out of control after fans attending the opening Beyoncé show in California began fighting in the VIP section after it ended.TMZ reports that Beyoncé’s opening night at SoFi Stadium this week to kick off the Cowboy Carter tour was a crowd-pleasing moment to remember, with the H
  
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• T.I. Knew Travis Scott Was A Star Before The Rodeo Even Started

  30-04-2025 18:38 via hiphopwired.com
  
  Source: Tim Mosenfelder / GettyOn Travis Scott’s birthday, we reflect on the early moments of his career and the unlikely co-sign that helped him rise from producer to global superstar.While many initially praised Travis for his production skills, few believed in him as a rapper. His debut mixtape “Owl Pharaoh” received mixed reviews, critics loved the beats but questioned his ability on the mic. Despite the doubt, Travis never wavered in his belief. La Flame had a vision for h
  
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• Lil Durk's Family Blasts Government Over Using His Lyrics To Indict Him

  30-04-2025 18:00 via hiphopdx.com
  
  Lil Durk's family have hit out at the government for using the rapper's lyrics to indict him in his controversial murder-for-hire case.
  
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• Luka Doncic Delivers His Greatest Assist Yet, Donates $5K To Help Restore Vandalized Kobe & Gigi Bryant Mural

  30-04-2025 17:42 via hiphopwired.com
  
  Getty Images / Luka Doncic / Kobe BryantLuka Doncic hasn’t delivered an NBA Championship to the city of Los Angeles yet, but he is quickly earning the respect of Lakers fans.
  Some unknown individual defaced a Downtown Los Angeles mural of the late Kobe Bryant and his daughter, Gianna “Gigi” Bryant, with graffiti, turning it into a canvas for a dispute between street artists. 
  The touching tribute piece, which features Bryant donning his Lakers jersey while kissing a young
  
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• Drake Teases Big New Collaboration With Yeat

  30-04-2025 17:00 via hiphopdx.com
  
  Drake is teasing a big new collaboration with Yeat after a billboard linked to the two artists popped up overnight in Drizzy's hometown of Toronto.
  
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• Blue Ivy & Rumi Steal The Show From Beyoncé During Opening Night of ‘Cowboy Carter’ Tour

  30-04-2025 16:57 via hiphopwired.com
  
  Source: Alex Slitz / Getty / Beyoncé / Blue Ivy
  The Cowboy Carter Tour has officially kicked off, and Beyoncé’s daughters did something no one else on this planet can do: steal the show from their mother.Rumi made her tour debut during night one of the Cowboy Carter tour, on Monday night (April 28) in Los Angeles, joining her older sister, Blue Ivy Carter, and her mom.
  Since their birth, Rumi, along with her twin brother, Sir, have been understandably heavily guarded by their
  
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• Beyoncé's Fans Start All-Out Brawl At Cowboy Carter Tour

  30-04-2025 16:00 via hiphopdx.com
  
  Beyoncé's opening night Cowboy Carter tour at SoFi Stadium descended into chaos when a group of women began brawling with each other.
  
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• Birdman Says Lil Wayne, Drake & Nicki Minaj Made Over $2 Billion For Cash Money

  30-04-2025 15:51 via hiphopwired.com
  
  Source: Prince Williams / GettyIn a recent appearance on Nick Cannon’s podcast, Birdman revealed that Lil Wayne, Drake, and Nicki Minaj, often referred to as his “Big 3,” have collectively generated over $2 billion for Cash Money Records.Birdman emphasized the massive cultural and financial impact these artists have had on the label and the music industry as a whole. He credited Wayne as the catalyst, not only for his own groundbreaking success, but for discovering and mentorin
  
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• Fat Joe Sues Former Hypeman Over 'Pedophile' Allegation

  30-04-2025 15:00 via hiphopdx.com
  
  Fat Joe as filed a lawsuit against his former hypeman who had been accusing him online of liking underage girls and being a 'pedophile'.
  
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• Diddy Wants A Gag Order Imposed On Cassie's Lawyer

  30-04-2025 14:00 via hiphopdx.com
  
  Diddy has requested that a gag order be imposed on Cassie's lawyer a well s all attorneys representing the government in his sex trafficking trial.
  
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• Kendrick Lamar's Grand National Tour Features Surprise Appearance From Rap Superstar

  30-04-2025 13:00 via hiphopdx.com
  
  Kendrick Lamar's Grand National tourfeatured its first surprise appearance from a hometown hero as he and SZA took the show to Atlanta.
  
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• Nelly Feels People Should 'Stay Positive' About Trump's Presidency

  30-04-2025 12:00 via hiphopdx.com
  
  Nelly is remaining optimistic about Donald Trump’s current presidential run, despite his historically low 100-day approval rating.
  
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• Travis Scott’s Coachella Set Led To Fine Against The Festival's Organizer

  30-04-2025 11:00 via hiphopdx.com
  
  Travis Scott's Coachella set mainly went off without a hitch – but he did cause the promoters to pay a $20k fine after he went five minutes over curfew.
  
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• Kanye West Drops 'DONDA 2' On Streaming For The First Time

  30-04-2025 10:46 via hiphopdx.com
  
  Kanye West has finally dropped 'DONDA 2' on streaming platforms, more than three years after it was first made available through the Stem Player.
  
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• Ben Affleck Places Lil Wayne, Slick Rick & More On His Hip Hop Mount Rushmore

  30-04-2025 10:00 via hiphopdx.com
  
  Ben Affleck has weighed in on the ongoing conversation of Hip Hop's Mt. Rushmore – and he's got Lil Wayne, Slick Rick and more on his wide-ranging list.
  
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• Trippie Redd Hits Back At Kanye West Over The Origins Of Rage Music

  30-04-2025 09:00 via hiphopdx.com
  
  Trippie Redd has responded to Kanye West after Ye credited himself with pioneering rage music through his 2013 track "Blood on the Leaves."
  
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• Giannis Antetokounmpo Gets Into Heated Exchange With Father of Tyrese Haliburton, X Reacts

  30-04-2025 04:52 via hiphopwired.com
  Source: Getty Images / Giannis Antetokounmpo / John Haliburton
  If this is the final time we see Giannis Antetokounmpo in a Milwaukee Bucks uniform, he went out fighting, both literally and figuratively.
  Things got extremely chippy at Gainbridge Fieldhouse after final buzzer of the Indiana Pacers stunning 119-118 overtime victory over the Bucks, eliminating the Bucks from the 2025 NBA Playoffs.
  Giannis Antetokounmpo got into it with Pacers guard Ben Mathurin at center court first, which
  
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• Beyoncé Has Touching Family Moment With Both Of Her Daughters On Cowboy Carter Tour

  30-04-2025 02:00 via hiphopdx.com
  Beyoncé and JAY-Z’s daughters, Blue Ivy and Rumi, stole the spotlight as Beyoncé launched her Cowboy Carter Tour in Los Angeles this week.
  
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• Terrence Howard Slammed On X After Revealing He Turned Down Role In Marvin Gaye Biopic Becuase He Didn’t Want To Kiss A Man

  30-04-2025 01:21 via hiphopwired.com
  Source: Gilbert Carrasquillo / Getty / Terrence Howard
  Terrence Howard isn’t open to playing gay roles in films.Howard is an accomplished actor, but he will never live down fumbling the Marvel Studios bag, and he might have fumbled another one due to what many people on social media are describing as homophobia.
  Terrence Howard revealed he almost took a role in the forthcoming biopic about the late legendary singer Marvin Gaye while speaking with Bill Maher on the comedian and Real Time ho
  
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• Elon Musk Trolled Again During ‘Diablo IV’ Stream, Turns Off Comments On X Post

  30-04-2025 00:17 via hiphopwired.com
  Getty Images / Elon Musk / Diablo IV
  Elon Musk has once again been trolled for video gaming skills, or lack thereof.Musk, who recently claimed he was cutting back his time with DOGE (Department of Government Efficiency) because his company, Tesla, is flopping due to his involvement in ruining people’s lives, decided to share another video of himself playing Diablo IV.
  The billionaire is still desperate to prove that he is the ultimate gamer, but in the process, he only invited trolls to cl
  
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• Mary J. Blige Hit With $5 Million Lawsuit From Misa Hylton Over Rapper Vado

  29-04-2025 23:57 via hiphopdx.com
  Mary J. Blige is facing a lawsuit from her longtime friend Misa Hylton, who claims Blige pressured Vado to withdraw from a management agreement.
  
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• Diddy Gets Forced Labor Evidence Taken Out In Upcoming Trial

  29-04-2025 22:56 via hiphopwired.com
  Sean “Diddy” Combs can claim a slight legal victory ahead of his explosive trial set to take place next week after a judge ruled that a forced labor claim wouldn’t be entered as evidence. Diddy’s legal team initially requested that some evidence be put aside, but it appears that the sex trafficking evidence will be entered.TMZ reports that Diddy’s legal team’s request to have certain portions of evidence exempt from the upcoming trial was denied in part, with
  
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• No Show, Big Statement: Jalen Hurts, A.J. Brown Ghost Trump

  29-04-2025 22:17 via hiphopwired.com
  Source: ANDREW THOMAS/Kathryn Riley / ANDREW THOMAS/Kathryn Riley
  After winning the Super Bowl, key Eagles players like Jalen Hurts and A.J. Brown skipped the White House visit with President Trump. If standing on business were a person, it would be Jalen Hurts.The invite was technically optional, but once fans found out who skipped, the internet lit up fast. Jalen Hurts went viral quick after he gave a weird response when asked about the visit, then his people came out saying he had “sche
  
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• Baes & Baddies: Meet Curvy Gamer Baddie @badgirl_tami AKA Tami LaReina

  29-04-2025 20:50 via hiphopwired.com
  Baes & Baddies, Hip-Hop Wired’s curated space for some of the most beautiful women making moves online, is back with a new update with someone we’re sure readers will want to follow. Meet curvy IT tech, gamer, and all-around baddie @badgirl_tami AKA Tami LaReina, who delivers head-turning looks with ease.
  We don’t know much about @badgirl_tami AKA Tami LaReina, but her bio says she works in IT and likes to stream her gaming sessions, as evidenced by her shared Twitch links
  
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