Hip Hop Highlights

NBA YoungBoy and wife Jazlyn Mychelle celebrate birth of baby girl, third child together

Rapper reaches out on X to show concern for Minaj following backlash over Trump support and public appearances

Police say a body believed to be rapper Lil Jon’s son DJ Young Slade was found in a Georgia pond as probes continue

Rapper detained alongside girlfriend following Rusk County stop, facing multiple possession charges

Unverified social media reports suggest rapper and comedian Whyte Folkz was involved in fatal motorcycle crash

Interview claims Drake reached out to Cleopatra Bernard after XXXTentacion passing

Rapper unveils long-awaited project with teaser trailer, new music snippet, and hints at double-disc format

Federal prosecutors say Trevor Wright led violent, multi-state jewelry store robberies & netting millions

He was sentenced to six years in prison in 2023 for a drug trafficking conviction for conspiracy to distribute cocaine

Rapper Boosie Badazz seeks leniency at sentencing, requesting probation and community service after pleading guilty

The rapper is returning to custody for his three-month sentence after violating the terms of his supervised release

The rapper’s 'ain't snitchin'' lyric at LIV Miami with Offset reignites online debate over his past case

Snoop Dogg and Daz Dillinger exchange public accusations over publishing rights and Death Row Records tensions

Rapper POORSTACY, known for emo rap and collaborations with Travis Barker, has died at age 26

Ray J was arrested after allegedly pointing a gun at Princess Love during a chaotic livestream that drew police

Sean Paul and Shaggy will headline the ‘Jamaica Strong’ concert in New York to support Hurricane Melissa victims

Blueface says he’d only remove his face tattoos if his daughter dislikes them, showing his softer side as a dad

The rapper was allegedly embroiled in a botched New Jersey robbery that turned into murder

Blueface’s viral nightclub moment with Hazel E fuels romance speculation as he publicly disses exes

Harlem rapper Max B regains freedom after 15 years, ending long incarceration and sparking excitement

SZA explains she stayed out of Kendrick Lamar and Drake feud, calling it a dispute between 'two grown men'

The 2025 World Series between Blue Jays and Dodgers sparks renewed attention on Drake and Kendrick Lamar’s rivalry

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.