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• Blue Note Jazz Festival: The Black Radio Experience Drops Lineup, John Legend, Jill Scott, & André 3000 Headlining

  15-05-2024 18:29 via hiphopwired.com
  
  The Blue Note Jazz Festival began in New York City in 2011 to honor the 30th anniversary of the famed Blue Note Jazz Club in Greenwich Village. Coming this summer, The Blue Note Jazz Festival: The Black Radio Experience will take place in Napa Valley, Calif. featuring John Legend, Jill Scott, and André 3000 as headliners.
  Source: Mathieu Bitton / @candytman
  The Blue Note Jazz Festival hosted its first event in 2022 in Napa Valley and will return in 2024 with Robert Glasper, the festival&
  
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• Magic & Cookie Johnson To Be Honored By Nelson Mandela’s Organization At Cannes

  15-05-2024 18:19 via hiphopwired.com
  
  Source: handout / Nelson Mandela Children’s Fund
  NBA legend Magic Johnson and his wife, Cookie Johnson, will be honored at a gala held by a charitable organization named for Nelson Mandela.The NBA Hall-of-Famer and business mogul Earvin “Magic” Johnson has been feted for his charitable work and is set to receive another honor along with his wife, philanthropist Cookie Johnson, at an event to celebrate the life of the late South African president and freedom fighter Nelson Mande
  
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• Win-Win? : ‘Mr. & Mrs. Smith’ Renewed For Second Season, Donald Glover & Maya Erskine Allegedly Not Returning

  15-05-2024 17:46 via hiphopwired.com
  
  Source: Amazon MGM Studios / Amazon Prime / Donald Glover / Maya Erskine
  If you loved Donald Glover’s version of Mr. & Mrs. Smith on Prime Video, we are happy to tell you it is coming back for a second round. However, the title characters will probably not look the same when it does.
  Variety reports that Prime Video has renewed the reboot of Mr. & Mrs. Smith for a second season. That’s fantastic news.
  The show originally starred Donald Glover and Maya Erskine as the titular s
  
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• Kendrick Lamar's Albums Enjoy Huge Chart Surge Amid Drake Beef

  15-05-2024 16:30
  
  Kendrick Lamar's albums have all seen a significant climb on the Billboard 200 chart, while Drake's catalog have suffered a slight slump.
  
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• Lil Baby Music Video Targeted By Shooting That Injures Three People

  15-05-2024 16:00
  
  Lil Baby was filming a music video in Atlanta when it was targeted by a shooting which has left three men hospitalized with injuries.
  
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• Whiny ‘Daily Wire’ Host Matt Walsh Is Big Mad White People Aren’t Allowed To Use The N-Word

  15-05-2024 15:42 via hiphopwired.com
  
  Source: Jason Davis / Getty
  It should surprise absolutely no one that conservative commentator Matt Walsh—the guy who defends white nationalism, spreads racist and oversimplified propaganda about Black families, erroneously believes white men aren’t allowed to build airports anymore, and cries about anti-white racism in historically overwhelmingly white Hollywood—is really upset that white people aren’t allowed to use the n-word.The Daily Wire's Matt Walsh defends using t
  
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• Whiny Daily Wire Host Matt Walsh Big Mad White People Aren’t Allowed To Use The N-Word

  15-05-2024 15:42 via hiphopwired.com
  
  Source: Jason Davis / Getty
  It should surprise absolutely no one that conservative commentator Matt Walsh—the guy who defends white nationalism, spreads racist and oversimplified propaganda about Black families, erroneously believes white men aren’t allowed to build airports anymore, and cries about anti-white racism in historically overwhelmingly white Hollywood—is really upset that white people aren’t allowed to use the n-word.The Daily Wire's Matt Walsh defends using t
  
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• Lauryn Hill Performs 'Ex-Factor' With Her Son YG Marley On 'The Tonight Show'

  15-05-2024 15:30
  
  Lauryn Hill made a surprise appearance on 'The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon' to perform her classic hit 'Ex-Factor' alongside her son YG Marley.
  
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• Diddy Accuser Lil Rod Drops High-Profile Defendants From Sexual Assault Lawsuit

  15-05-2024 15:00
  
  Diddy sexual assault accuser Lil Rod has removed several high-profile parties from his lawsuit against the Bad Boy Records founder including Sir Lucian Grainge.
  
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• Chance The Rapper Puts Family First On New DJ Premier-Produced Song 'Together'

  15-05-2024 14:00
  
  Chance The Rapper is preparing fans for his 'Star Line' project with a new DJ Premier-produced song, which includes vocals from Common.
  
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• Dame Dash Crowns Kendrick Lamar Vs. Drake 'Best Battle Of All Time'

  15-05-2024 13:00
  
  Dame Dash has claimed that Kendrick Lamar versus Drake has become the best battle of all time, surpassing JAY-Z and Nas legendary feud.
  
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• Akademiks Threatens To Bring Down Entire Rap Industry Over Rape Lawsuit

  15-05-2024 12:00
  
  Akademiks has threatened to bring down the entire rap industry after a civil lawsuit accusing him of rape was filed by an ex-girlfriend.
  
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• TLC Postpone Tour Dates After T-Boz Falls Ill: ‘Doctors Have Advised Her Not To Perform’

  15-05-2024 11:00
  
  TLC has unfortunately had to postpone several of their upcoming tour dates in Canada due to T-Boz coming down with a case of the flu.
  
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• Big Daddy Kane Crowns J. Cole ‘Greatest Lyricist Of This Era’ Over Kendrick Lamar & Drake

  15-05-2024 10:00
  
  Big Daddy Kane has chosen a winner in the 'greatest lyricist' competition, and he crowned J. Cole over Drake and Kendrick Lamar in the category.
  
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• Romeo Miller Reveals Extent Of Spine & Neck Injuries After Nasty Car Accident

  15-05-2024 09:00
  
  Romeo Miller has revealed the extent of his spine and neck injuries, and the details of his subsequent rehab, after being involved in an automobile accident.
  
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• Gunna “Whatsapp (Wassam),” Ferg “MDMX” & More | Daily Visuals 5.14.24

  15-05-2024 02:00 via hiphopwired.com
  
  While the Hip-Hop community is still divided on whether or not to support Gunna given that his current standing as a possible stoolpigeon is still up in the air, the ATLien recently dropped off his latest project, One of Wun to rave reviews and much fanfare regardless of his street status.Looking to bank off the buzz he’s created for himself, Gunna drops off some new visuals to “Whatsapp (Wassam)” which showcases Gunna living his best life whether he’s dressed down for so
  
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• Diddy Shares Mysterious Message About Truth & Love On Instagram

  15-05-2024 02:00
  
  Diddy is publicly maintaining his innocence amid his escalating legal issues, sharing a cryptic but revealing message on Instagram.
  
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• Diddy Shares Mysterious Message About 'Truth' & 'Love' Amid Legal Drama

  15-05-2024 02:00
  
  Diddy is publicly maintaining his innocence amid his escalating legal issues, sharing a cryptic but revealing message on Instagram.
  
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• Cardi B Says No New Album In 2024: ‘I’m Relaxing This Year’

  15-05-2024 01:30
  
  Cardi B is going back on her previous promise that she would drop her sophomore album in 2024, telling fans that no album will be arriving this year.
  
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• Meek Mill Shares Story Behind Notorious ‘Bunny Hop’ Video

  15-05-2024 01:00
  Meek Mill has finally explained the backstory behind the infamous 2021 clip of him bunny hopping for Mike Rubin on a tennis court.
  
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• Fat Joe Agrees With Boosie Badazz That Rap Beefs Are ‘Out Of Control’

  15-05-2024 00:30
  
  Fat Joe is echoing Boosie Badazz's sentiment about Hip Hop beef, agreeing that things can take a dangerous turn and should be kept light-hearted.
  
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• Yung Miami Under Fire Over ‘The Gays’ Clothing As Past Comments Resurface

  15-05-2024 00:00
  Yung Miami is being called out for what some people say is 'gay-baiting' for dropping LBGTQ-themed merch despite previous negative comments about the community.
  
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• GloRilla Brushes Off BBL Allegations After Butt Gains

  14-05-2024 23:30
  
  GloRilla has laughed off accusations that she's become the latest rapper to get a Brazilian Butt Lift, or BBL, claiming her gains are from the gym.
  
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• Questlove Clarifies 2Pac ’Hit ‘Em Up’ Criticism: ‘Don’t Take My Ish Outta Context’

  14-05-2024 23:00
  
  Questlove has clarified his previous statement about 2Pac's 'Hit Em Up,' claiming that his issues are with the song's music, not its lyrics.
  
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• 21 Savage & Soulja Boy Get Into Social Media Tit For Tat Over Metro Boomin’s OId Tweet

  14-05-2024 22:56 via hiphopwired.com
  
  Source: Jerritt Clark / Getty / 21 Savage
  21 Savage became the target of Soulja Boy’s fury while trying to defuse the beef between Drake and producer Metro Boomin.
  Kendrick Lamar wasn’t the only person Drake had an issue with; there was also tension with Metro Boomin, leading the Canadian rapper to send shots at him on diss tracks “Push Ups” and “Family Matters.” 
  In response, Metro Boomin, who isn’t a lyricist, went into his producing bag, supplyin
  
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• Chrisean Rock Served With Lawsuit Because Of A Social Media Post

  14-05-2024 22:00
  
  Chrisean Rock has been slapped with an assault lawsuit after she shared her plans, including exactly where she'd be at 6:30 PM, to social media.
  
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• Chief Keef Shares He’s Kicked The Lean Habit

  14-05-2024 21:09 via hiphopwired.com
  
  Chief Keef is seen by many as a pioneer of the Chicago Drill scene and found fame as a teenager while putting his city on the map. These days, Chief Keef is celebrating lifestyle changes and shared that he’s no longer using lean.Chief Keef, 28, has been on a press run in support of his latest studio album, Almighty So 2 which is a proper sequel to his 2013 mixtape of the same name. In recent conversations with Zane Lowe and Shawn Setaro, the rapper born Keith Cozart appears to be changing
  
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• Akademiks Accused Of ‘Brutally Raping’ Woman In New Lawsuit

  14-05-2024 21:00
  
  Akademiks has been accused of brutally raping a woman in a new lawsuit that's been filed in NJ, and he deleted his Instagram seemingly in response.
  
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• Snoop Dogg & Jazz Singer Michael Bublé Joins Season 26 of ‘The Voice’

  14-05-2024 20:59 via hiphopwired.com
  
  Source: Allen Berezovsky / Getty / Snoop Dogg
  Snoop Dogg is currently in a phase of his life where he is unlocking achievements, and we are just sitting back and watching him do amazing things outside of making Hip-Hop songs.
  Deadline reports that Snoop Dogg will be returning to The Voice, but this time in a full-time capacity. The West Coast legend and Jazz singer Michael Bublé will join  Reba McEntire, Gwen Stefani, and host Carson Daily when the show returns for season 26 in the f
  
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• Skims Taps WNBA Stars Candace Parker, Skylar Diggins-Smith & Others For New Lingerie Campaign

  14-05-2024 20:33 via hiphopwired.com
  
  Source: SKIMS / SKIMS
  As Kim Kardashian’s Skims brand continues to grow, so do the number of celebrities who Kim recruits to become part of her Skims family.
  Source: SKIMS / SKIMS
  According to Page Six, Kim Kardashian is now infiltrating the sports world as Skims has become the official underwear of the WNBA. To help promote the brand, the reality star has tapped the likes of WNBA superstars Candace Parker, Dijonai Carrington, Kelsey Plum, Skylar Diggins-Smith and Cameron Brink to star in
  
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