Hip Hop Highlights

Mass Appeal announces new albums from Nas, DJ Premier, Big L, and De La Soul to close out 2025

Meek Mill faces backlash after mocking d4vd’s death investigation, where police found a teenager’s body in car

Several unreleased Kendrick Lamar tracks have leaked online, featuring Baby Keem reference songs from past sessions

NBA YoungBoy’s 4KT associate 187 Derrick was shot dead near Juicy’s Lounge in Lake Charles

Brooklyn rapper Sheff G sentenced to five years prison for attempted murder, after financing gang violence

Chicago drill rapper Glizzy The Tweaker, 19, was killed during a failed robbery after worker fired in self-defense.

Young Thug held a surprise concert outside Fulton County Courthouse, calling for peace and anti-violence awareness

6ix9ine admitted in court to violating probation by assaulting a man at a Florida gym over snitching taunts.

The rapper displayed his iced-out jewellery on social media, quickly drawing mixed reactions online.

Young Thug tearfully addresses Gunna’s Alford Plea and YSL betrayals, revealing deep disappointment & strained loyalty

Young Thug canceled Adin Ross livestream after apologizing to Mariah The Scientist, focusing on privacy.

Meek Mill calls street loyalty a myth after 6ix9ine questions his Young Thug collaboration amid leaked police footage.

NBA YoungBoy donates $50K to Manifest Freedom and Urban Specialists in Dallas ahead of Make America Slime Again tour.

Young Thug deleted a cryptic tweet to Lil Baby after leaked calls fueled speculation over loyalty.

Young Thug readies Uy Scuti album to address controversy, deny snitching claims, and reveal raw emotional themes.

Offset told the Full Send Podcast he won’t marry again, calling his past with Cardi B a “mission complete.”

Charleston White vowed to write the judge in Boosie Badazz’s federal gun case, pushing for a longer prison term.

Lil Yachty sparks intense backlash after previewing livestream lyric referencing George Floyd’s death.

Texas prison records reveal an updated release date for Tay-K, prompting widespread social media discussion.

Drake shares on Adin Ross’ livestream that SSSniperWolf turned him down, triggering playful fan reactions,

On The Joe Budden Podcast, JID reflects on J. Cole's Kendrick Lamar apology and expresses interest in collaborating.

YNW Melly’s retrial in the 2018 double murder case has been rescheduled again, now set for January 2027.

Rapper Soulja Boy was arrested in Los Angeles after police discovered a firearm during a routine traffic stop.

Quavo’s Rocket Foundation responds to Atlanta gun violence with emergency fund supporting therapy.

Rising rapper Nino Paid was arrested in Maryland by US Marshals, with no official charges yet confirmed publicly.

Atlanta rapper Ca$h Out receives life sentence plus 70 years after conviction in sex trafficking and RICO case.

Dustin Poirier says Lil Wayne will walk out with him at UFC 318 during his final BMF title appearance.

SZA publicly calls out Nicki Minaj’s subtweet with screenshots and lyrics, igniting a rare feud between stars.

Top5 is recovering after a stabbing incident at London; DJ Akademiks says rapper needed surgery and lost much blood.

UK rapper Ratlin calls Top5 a 'police bwoy' after alleged stabbing in London during Drake’s festival takeover.

NLE Choppa debuts bald look inspired by Tupac, shares emotional message, and teases new diss track release.

French Montana abruptly leaves Rah Ali’s show when asked about the ongoing Drake and Rick Ross beef.

T-Rex reportedly suffered a seizure mid-performance at NOME 15 while battling Geechi Gotti.

Drake joins Morgan Wallen onstage in Houston, sparking fan backlash over past controversies

R. Kelly cries during prison call and pleads for release as health worsens and fear for his life grows, lawyer says.

Kendrick Lamar performs "Not Like Us" in Drake's hometown while the latter's livestream with Kai Cenat gets postponed.

D.R.E.S. Tha Beatnik, Atlanta’s beloved hip-hop icon and beatboxer, passes away after battle with kidney disease.

R. Kelly says white supremacists were ordered to kill him in prison and demands release amid serious safety threats.

Playboi Carti brought energy to the BET Awards stage with tracks from MUSIC after intro by Druski and Kai Cenat.

Lil Wayne joins LL Cool J on stage for “Bells” and "Rock The Bells" performance at Tha Carter VI tour launch at MSG.

Lil Wayne’s Carter VI features Drake, Nicki Minaj, Bono, and more in a bold mix of hip-hop and beyond.

Pusha T and Malice left Def Jam after creative conflicts, securing master ownership through a Roc Nation deal.

50 Cent publicly opposes Trump’s consideration to pardon Diddy, citing serious federal charges in trial.

Newly surfaced footage captures brutal prison attack where Santino Casio stabbed rapper Tory Lanez 14 times.

Young Thug referred to Kid Cudi as a 'rat' following his testimony in the Diddy trial, deleting it shortly after.

Rod Wave's attorneys call assault charges 'incomprehensible,' say he was burglary victim.

Fans and fellow artists mourn LGP QUA, the 24-year-old Philly rapper known for freestyles.

Cardi B and NFL star Stefon Diggs seen together in New York after Met Gala, sparking dating speculation

Prosecutors seized Lil Durk’s unreleased track, citing lyrics as evidence in his ongoing murder-for-hire court battle.

Kanye West officially drops ‘Donda 2’ on Spotify and Tidal and Youtube Music after a two-year delay.