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• Viral YouTube Dating Show ‘Pop The Balloon’ Is Coming To Netflix

  29-03-2025 16:59 via hiphopwired.com
  Source: YouTube / YoutubeOne of the most popular online series is coming to Netflix. The streaming giant has ordered a season of Pop The Balloon.
  As per Deadline, the viral dating show is being picked up by Netflix. Originally created by Bolia Matundu and Arlette Amuli, Pop The Balloon quickly became a fan favorite ever since premiering in 2024. Now fast forward a year later the series has produced 50 episodes that have amassed over 100 million views and several memorable moments. Singles are in
  
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• Attorney General Seeks Death Penalty For Luigi Mangione

  03-04-2025 03:53 via hiphopwired.com
  
  Source: Pool / GettyOn Tuesday (April 1), United States Attorney General Pam Bondi directed prosecutors to seek the death penalty for Luigi Mangione, the man charged with murdering UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson last year. “Luigi Mangione’s murder of Brian Thompson—an innocent man and father of two young children—was a premeditated, cold-blooded assassination that shocked America,” Bondi said in the statement released on social media. “After careful consi
  
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• John Boyega Rips “Star Wars” Toxic Fans In Interview

  03-04-2025 03:48 via hiphopwired.com
  
  Source: Walt Disney Studios / DisneyToxic fandom attached to major movies is an unfortunate reality, and a recent interview by actor John Boyega highlights its effects. Boyega spoke about his experience being part of the Star Wars franchise during an interview for the Apple TV+ documentary, Number One on The Call Sheet: Black Leading Men in Hollywood, pointing out the racism he experienced while filming the sequel trilogy.“Lemme tell ya, ‘Star Wars’ always had the vibe of being
  
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• Trump Administration Accidentally Deported Maryland Man To El Salvador, Won’t Bring Him Back

  03-04-2025 03:16 via hiphopwired.com
  
  Source: Anadolu / GettyAs promised, the Trump administration is making the deportations of immigrants their main priority, and though they stated they would only deport the criminals and lawbreaking non-citizens living in the United States, they’ve accidentally detained and deported law abiding migrants who’ve done nothing wrong other than being a shade too dark for MAGA’s comfort.According to Raw Story, the Trump administration recently admitted that they “accidentally&r
  
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• Kid Capri Says He Was Never Paid For ‘Martin’ Show Sample

  03-04-2025 03:08 via hiphopwired.com
  
  Source: iOne Digital / iOneKid Capri is coming for his coin. He says he was never compensated when his voice was sampled for the Martin show.As spotted on HipHopDX, the legendary DJ paid a visit to the Bag Fuel podcast. While he discussed a variety of topics regarding his storied career, it was his reveal regarding the iconic comedy series that soon went viral. The introduction to the Martin show features his voice screaming “MARTIN LAWRENCE” throughout. He explained how he was
  
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• Chance The Rapper Heading To Trial Over Financial Dispute With Ex-Manager

  03-04-2025 02:30 via hiphopdx.com
  
  Chance The Rapper will face trial with his former manager, Pat Corcoran, after a judge rejected his motion to dismiss Corcoran's 2020 lawsuit.
  
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• Elon Musk Called A Loser On His Own Platform After Spending Millions In Wisconsin Judicial Election

  03-04-2025 02:01 via hiphopwired.com
  
  Source: Getty Images / Susan Crawford / Elon Musk
  Republicans had a bad night on Tuesday, but Elon Musk had an even worse night after failing to convince Wisconsin voters not to elect Judge Susan Crawford.
  Elon Musk poured millions, $20 million to be exact, into the Wisconsin Supreme Court race, even going as far as to bribe voters by handing out $1 million checks to people. One of them leads the state’s College Republicans, and many say the handout was no coincidence.
  Regardless of trying
  
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• Drake Scores Minor Victory As Judge Denies UMG’s Motion To Stop Discovery In Lawsuit

  03-04-2025 00:09 via hiphopdx.com
  
  Drake secured a minor win in his lawsuit against UMG, as a judge rejected the label's recent attempt to pause all discovery in the matter.
  
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• Gamers Are Talking Following The Nintendo Switch 2 Direct, Spolier Alert They Are Not Feeling $80-$90 Games

  02-04-2025 23:49 via hiphopwired.com
  Source: Nintendo / Nintendo Switch 2
  After Nintendo hit us with the “here damn” annoucnement for the Nintendo Switch 2, giving us a glimpse of its newest console, the company finally gave us more details about it during a Direct dedicated to it and gamers have a lot to say.
  Nintendo told us very little about the Switch 2 during the January “announcement,” but now we know pretty much everything about it. The Nintendo Switch 2 offically launches on June 5, and after much sp
  
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• Wick Man Back: Keanu Reeves Set To Star In 5th ‘John Wick’ Film

  02-04-2025 22:27 via hiphopwired.com
  
  Source: RADEK MICA / GettyKeanu Reeves found new legs as an action hero in Hollywood by way of his role as the brooding hitman in the John Wick franchise. While it all but appeared that Keanu Reeves was done with the character, reports are emerging that a previously rumored fifth installment is on the way.
  As spotted on IndieWire, Keanu Reeves will return to the titular role in an upcoming film despite many thinking the chapter on John Wick was closed after its fourth film. Spoiler alert, but Wi
  
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• ‘A Different World’ Sequel to Begin Filming in June

  02-04-2025 22:27 via hiphopwired.com
  
  Source: Lynn Goldsmith / GettyCould it really be happening? A new generation may soon be back in class at Hillman College. In a rare move reported by Deadline, streaming giant Netflix has ordered a pilot of a sequel to the classic television show to be filmed this spring. As reported last year, the sequel will center on the life of Dwayne (Kadeem Hardison) and Whitley’s (Jasmine Guy) daughter’s time at a fictional HBCU–however, Deadline has not confirmed that the show
  
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• Keenan Thompson Calls Morgan Wallen’s ‘SNL’ Exit Abrupt

  02-04-2025 22:10 via hiphopwired.com
  
  Source: John Nacion / GettySaturday Night Live has left some folks scratching their heads and it wasn’t due to a skit. Keenan Thompson also feels Morgan Wallen’s exit was abrupt.In an exclusive interview with Entertainment Weekly, Keenan Thompson was asked about the country singer’s recent appearance on the sketch comedy show. As the episode was wrapping up with the cast and crew saying goodbye from the main stage, Morgan Wallen only said goodbye to host Mikey Madison. He then
  
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• Val Kilmer Dies At 65, X Remembers The Prolific Actor

  02-04-2025 21:30 via hiphopwired.com
  
  Val Kilmer, a prolific actor who got his start in the 1980s, starred in a series of films, both dramatic and comedic, throughout his long career. On April 1, Val Kilmer passed away from an illness, and fans on X are honoring the star.Val Kilmer was born on December 31, 1959, in Los Angeles, California, according to a Wikipedia entry. Kilmer was accepted into the Juilliard School in its Drama Division and was reportedly the youngest person at the time to do so.
  Kilmer began his stage career in 1
  
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• Young Thug Calls Cap on Young Scooter’s Cause Of Death, Says He Got Shot

  02-04-2025 21:27 via hiphopwired.com
  
  Source: Prince Williams / GettyYoung Thug is making headlines after challenging the official report of Atlanta rapper Young Scooter, claiming that the report is inaccurate. 10 itemsObituaries  |  Written By D.L. ChandlerVal Kilmer Dies At 65, X Remembers The Prolific ActorThug took to social media to voice his frustration, stating, “Autopsy came back street (Young Scooter) got shot,” suggesting that there’s more to the story than what the official findings suggest. Hi
  
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• 50 Cent Targets Rick Ross & Floyd Mayweather In 'Rehab' Attack On Lil Meech

  02-04-2025 21:00 via hiphopdx.com
  
  50 Cent has taken aim at Rick Ross and Floyd Mayweather as he renews his attacks on 'BMF' star Lil Meech ahead of the show's fourth season.
  
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• Young Scooter's 911 Caller Arrested Over Swatting Incident That Led To His Death

  02-04-2025 19:30 via hiphopdx.com
  
  The woman who made a hoax phone call to police which led to the death of Young Scooter on his birthday has been arrested and charged.
  
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• Hip-Hop Wired’s Artists You Gotta Listen To In April

  02-04-2025 19:28 via hiphopwired.com
  Source: @truththebull/@taylor_avonte/@bgperico/@ashleebankz / @truththebull/@taylor_avonte/@bgperico/@ashleebankz
  April’s looking like a hot month in music, and Hip-Hop Wired’s got the lowdown on the artists you gotta have on your radar right now.From rising stars to underground sensations, these are the ones making noise this month. Atlanta’s Truththebull is staying on top of his game. After the viral wave of his hit “HYPE ME UP” which was literally everywhere on T
  
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• Ab-Soul Debuts New Song With Roc Marciano That Was Inspired By J. Cole

  02-04-2025 18:00 via hiphopdx.com
  
  Ab-Soul has unleashed a new collaboration with Roc Marciano from an upcoming album while also giving props to J. Cole for his mentorship.
  
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• Diddy Accused Of Forcing Man To Wear Penis Mask At Freak-Off Party

  02-04-2025 17:57 via hiphopwired.com
  
  Source: unclegene / GettySean “Diddy” Combs is once more being accused of heinous sex crimes after a man filed a lawsuit alleging human trafficking, sexual assault, and other crimes. Manzaro Joseph is claiming that Diddy forced him to wear a penis mask at a birthday party of King Combs in 2015, adding that he allegedly saw LeBron James, Beyoncé, and other celebrities.
  TMZ broke the report that Manzaro Joseph filed a lawsuit against Diddy, alleging that he was drugged and
  
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• Kanye West On J. Cole, “No One Listens To J.Cole After Losing Their Virginity”

  02-04-2025 16:40 via hiphopwired.com
  
  Source: Johnny Nunez / Getty
  Kanye West has once again found himself at the center of an X storm, this time directing his ire at rapper J. Cole.The drama ignited when a fan posted a clip from Cole’s verse on Benny the Butcher’s “Johnny P’s Caddy,” claiming that Cole had spared Kendrick Lamar in the 2024 rap battle. The tweet suggested that Cole’s absence in the aftermath left Kendrick to dominate Drake, which rubbed Ye the wrong way. Kanye fired back with a ra
  
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• Ice Spice Sparks Dating Rumors With NFL Star

  02-04-2025 16:30 via hiphopdx.com
  
  Ice Spice has ignited rumors that she is currently dating New York Giants cornerback Sauce Gardner after she made a surprising appearance on his Instagram.
  
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• Drake Angers Melyssa Ford With Joe Budden-Trolling '$$$4U' Merch: 'Where Is My Check?!'

  02-04-2025 15:00 via hiphopdx.com
  
  Drake has angered Melyssa Ford after putting her image on his merchandise without her permission in an attempt to troll Joe Budden.
  
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• JAY-Z, Beyoncé & LeBron James Mentioned In New Rape Lawsuit Against Diddy

  02-04-2025 14:00 via hiphopdx.com
  
  JAY-Z, Beyoncé and LeBron James are among the high profile names mentioned in a wild new rape lawsuit filed against Diddy and Emilio Estefan.
  
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• Kanye West Eviscerates J. Cole In Social Media Rant: 'I Hate [His] Music So Much'

  02-04-2025 12:31 via hiphopdx.com
  
  Kanye West has returned to social media and continued attacking J. Cole, claiming that he 'hates' the 'False Idols' rapper's music.
  
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• Mustard To Join Kendrick Lamar & SZA As Supporting Act On Grand National Tour

  02-04-2025 11:59 via hiphopdx.com
  
  Mustard is set to join Kendrick Lamar and SZA as a supporting act on their Grand National Tour when it kicks off later this month.
  
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• Cardi B Launches Her Own Fashion & Beauty Brands With Retail Giant

  02-04-2025 11:00 via hiphopdx.com
  
  Cardi B is growing her empire with a new partnership with the esteemed Revolve Group, launching a beauty line, fashion brand and more.
  
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• Kid Capri Claims He Was Never Paid For 'Martin' Intro Sample: 'They Never Got Permission'

  02-04-2025 10:00 via hiphopdx.com
  
  Kid Capri says he was never paid for his voice in Martin's opening song, and while he let it go during the show's run, he’s now demanding what he’s owed.
  
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• Kid Cudi Wants His Fans To Be Part Of New Album Rollout: 'I Have An Idea'

  02-04-2025 09:00 via hiphopdx.com
  
  Kid Cudi has come up with a creative and really fun way to include some of his fans in the rollout process for his upcoming album.
  
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• Drake “NOKIA,” G.T. & Big Sean “FTW” & More | Daily Visuals 4.1.25

  02-04-2025 04:18 via hiphopwired.com
  
  Source: Drake / YoutubeTo say that 2024 was a rough year for Drake would be an understatement. From taking the most devastating “L” of his career at the hands of Kendrick Lamar to being mocked for suing anyone he could for promoting “Not Like Us,” 2024 was less than a banner year for the King of The North.Still, Drizzy isn’t throwing in the towel on his career and continues to press on with some new black-and-white visuals to “NOKIA” in which Drizzy seem
  
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• Sen. Cory Booker Stomps On Alleged Racist Sen. Strom Thurmond’s Speech Record, X Approves

  02-04-2025 03:47 via hiphopwired.com
  
  Sen. Cory Booker wrote himself in the U.S. Senate history books by delivering the longest speech in the chamber on record, eclipsing the record of Sen. Strom Thurmond’s filibuster by a good measure. As Sen. Cory Booker concluded his marathon speech, many on social media, especially X, are showing high approval for the New Jersey politician’s herculean effort.
  Sen. Cory Booker,  55, took to the U.S. Senate floor on Monday (March 31) at 7 PM local time and begin his blistering ma
  
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