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Drake has been the center of plenty of wild rumors, but one of the longest-running is whether his abs are the result of the gym or the doctor’s office.
The chatter really picked up steam again during his feud with Kendrick Lamar. On “euphoria” back in April 2024, Kendrick took a jab at Drake’s stomach, and a month later on “Meet The Grahams” he doubled down, basically suggesting Champagne Papi was faking the six-pack life.
But truthfully, this isn’t new.… Read more
It looks like French Montana can now officially retire from the rap game, as it’s being reported that the Bronx representative has just gotten engaged to his princess, and yes, we mean an actual princess.
According to TMZ, the “Pop That” rapper recently revealed that he had locked down and rocked down a princess of Dubai, Sheikha Mahra. Unfortunately for French, news of Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift’s engagement is overshadowing that of his own, but we’re still congratulating the man on not only getting himself a rare woman (she’s a princess for God’s sake), but securing his future, ’cause the man hasn’t had a hit in quite some time.… Read more
In today’s episode of The Trump Administration is Actively Trying to Kill Us, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved updated COVID-19 vaccines, but added new restrictions greatly limiting access to anyone who isn’t over 65 or has an underlying health condition.
According to NPR, before this updated guidance, anyone six months or older could access a COVID vaccine regardless of their health status. The FDA announced that the updated vaccines will be limited to people who have underlying health conditions or are 65 and older.… Read more
Atlanta rapper T-Hood, whose real name was Tevin Hood, was shot and killed earlier this month, and now his death has officially been ruled a homicide.
The 33-year-old was found dead on August 9 at a home on Lee Road in Snellville, Georgia.
At first, Gwinnett County Police said the shooting might have been in self-defense. They also said that 24-year-old Ky Frost was involved in the incident. Frost is the son of reality TV stars Rasheeda and Kirk Frost from Love and Hip Hop* So far, Ky has not been named a suspect, and no one has been arrested.… Read more
Briana Shanae is stepping into a new chapter of her career, and it’s catching the attention of both the Christian and Hip-Hop worlds.
The rising Christian Hip-Hop artist recently made her first appearance at the Stellar Awards, marking a major milestone as she embraces her identity as a faith-driven rapper. What makes this moment even more powerful is her journey. Briana first made her name in the industry as Bri Trilla, a secular artist, before boldly shifting her focus to use her talent for God.… Read more
A federal judge has ordered a new trial for three former Memphis, Tennessee, police officers who were convicted of federal charges in connection with the fatal beating of Tyre Nichols.
According to NPR, on Thursday, U.S. District Judge Sheryl H. Lipman issued a new trial for ex-officers Tadarrius Bean, Demetrius Haley and Justin Smith, who were convicted in October 2024 of witness tampering and acquitted of the more serious charges they faced, including second-degree murder.… Read more
The connection between Hip-Hop and gospel music has always been a powerful way to share messages of faith and hope.
At the 2025 Stellar Awards red carpet, Hip-Hop Wired asked some of the biggest names in gospel which rapper they’d love to see make a gospel song. Celebs like David and Tamala Mann, Pastor Mike Jr., and Jekalyn Carr gave their picks, showing how Hip-Hop can bridge the gap to the gospel world.
David Mann, a big fan of Ludacris, shared his excitement about hearing him on a Christian Hip-Hop or gospel track.… Read more
*Disclaimer: The following piece is intended for entertainment purposes only. Please note that nobody’s mama, daddy, or greasy-greasy granny who got holes in her panties was harmed during its creation.
It’s back-to-school time. The days are getting more structured. The academic frustrations are starting to rise. And, at certain bus stops, cafeteria tables, and locker rooms, the jokes are starting to fly.
Because some of us know, it’s not just the end of the summer; it’s “Signifyin’ Season.”… Read more
Residents and officials in Orlando are expressing outrage and disappointment after a rainbow crosswalk painted in tribute to the 49 people killed during the 2016 Pulse nightclub shooting was painted over after a mandate by Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy.
According to AP News, state transportation officials painted the crosswalk black in the middle of the night last Wednesday with no prior warning. “They did this in the middle of the night because they were scared of the resistance because they know what they did was wrong,” State Sen.… Read more
Will Smith is being called out online after people noticed strange details in a video he posted from his Based on a True Story tour.
The video, shared on Instagram, shows Smith performing his song “You Can Make It.” But when the camera shows the crowd, some fans say the audience looks fake and possibly made with artificial intelligence. One sign in the crowd says, “’You Can Make It’ helped me survive cancer. THX Will,” but the man’s hand appears to blend into the sign, which many say looks edited.… Read more
