3+ day, 17+ hour ago   (243+ words) DJ Akademiks is speaking out after his name was mentioned during Lil Durk’s murder-for-hire trial. The Chicago rapper is now in his third week of the trial, stemming from prosecutors’ allegations that he organized a hit on Quando Rondo. The…...

4+ day, 10+ hour ago   (287+ words) Tyler, The Creator rose as a founding member of the Odd Future collective, who largely leaned into extreme depictions of violent acts in some of their early works. This week, Tyler, The Creator has deactivated his X account and fans…...

4+ day, 15+ hour ago   (500+ words) Vince Staples has amassed one of Hip-Hop’s most versatile discographies while also becoming a highly entertaining interview subject for journalists. Known for his dry wit, Vince Staples sparked a passionate debate regarding the nonchalant views he holds regarding his music…...

5+ day, 18+ hour ago   (211+ words) Layzie Bone of Bone Thugs-N-Harmony is speaking out about why he won’t be joining the group’s upcoming tour with Wu-Tang Clan. Both legendary Hip-Hop are hitting the road together, but one member will be missing from the lineup. Rumors began…...

5+ day, 21+ hour ago   (375+ words) Republicans, especially the MAGA brand, continue to prove they are a weird bunch of people. The queen of mediocre, Riley Gaines, said something profoundly stupid about GTA 6 and fertility rates that got her flamed for it. Riley Gaines, who for…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (420+ words) Afro Plus Fest, billed as the world’s largest celebration of global Black music and culture, will be taking over the DMV region this Labor Day Weekend. Among the headliners for this year’s Afro Plus Fest are Tems, Ayra Starr, Davido,…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (236+ words) In week 2 of Lil Durk’s murder-for-hire trial, OTF Vonni took the stand, where text messages between the Chicago rapper and fellow OTF members were presented in court. The messages allegedly discussed plans involving retaliation following King Von’s death, with Vonni…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (218+ words) DJ Vlad and N.O.R.E. and their previously simmering feud is now sizzling under a roaring blaze. The Ukrainian-American interviewer threw yet another shot at the Queens veteran, prompting many in the culture to react. As Hip-Hop Wired reported last week, DJ…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (193+ words) 103weup.com Incarcerated Rap Faces: 10 Rappers Who Are Currently In Prison Rap has never had the cleanest relationship with the criminal justice system. From street cases that followed artists into fame to federal indictments that completely stopped careers in their tracks,…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (303+ words) Don Toliver continues to surprise his fans on tour, bringing out some major names along the way. During his Miami show, the Houston rapper brought out Justin Timberlake for full-circle moment. Toliver sampled JT’s “Rock Your Body” on his new…...