The setting puts The Wizard surrounded by fighters, security personnel, and devoted followers inside the venue. Agent 47 has to blend into the crowd and move through the arena without drawing attention. The security stays on high alert throughout, which makes the mission harder than a typical contract.

The game’s portrayal also reflects Wiz’s real-life dedication to fitness and martial arts. In the mission, The Wizard is not a soft target. He comes across as physically imposing, which lines up with Wiz’s well-documented training habits outside of music.

The mission is available free for a limited time until July 5th. The Hitman franchise has a history of celebrity collaborations, but this one stands out given how well the MMA setting fits Wiz’s actual public persona. It does not feel like a random casting choice.

The appearance follows the rapper preparing to head out on a summer tour with MGK. The timing keeps Wiz in the cultural conversation across music and gaming at the same time.

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Wiz Khalifa Cast In Hitman Video Game

The Hitman franchise has built a consistent track record of celebrity crossovers inside its Elusive Target format. These are limited-time missions where a special target appears for a set window before disappearing permanently.

The Wiz Khalifa mission follows that same structure, running until July 5th. IO Interactive tends to design these contracts around the celebrity’s actual persona rather than dropping them into a generic setting.

Placing Wiz inside an MMA arena works because he has talked openly about combat sports training for years. The Wizard character leans into that side of him rather than the music side. That detail makes the mission feel considered rather than just a marketing placement.

The free access window also means players do not need to own additional content to participate, which broadens the reach beyond the core fanbase.

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Tupac’s character goes by the name Amaru, a reference to his middle name. That name itself comes from the 18th century Peruvian rebel Tupac Amaru II. Snoop explained why the inclusion made sense to him. “His likeness and his spirit still lives on,” Snoop said. “I just felt like it was so connected to what we’re doing.”

Snoop Dogg also appears in the game as a character, alongside his son Cordell Broadus. The broader cast includes Yu Shirota, Dean Fujioka, Moeka Hoshi, and singers Tori Kelly and Ado, among others.

Stranger Than Heaven is described as a fifty-year action-adventure saga spanning five cities and eras of modern Japan, opening in 1915. Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio built the game, the same team behind the Like a Dragon and Yakuza series.

The game launches January 15th, 2027 on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, and will be available on Xbox Game Pass from day one. This marks one of the most prominent posthumous uses of Tupac’s likeness to date.

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Snoop Dogg & Tupac To Star In ‘Stranger Than Heaven’

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Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio has a history of weaving real-world culture into their games. The Like a Dragon and Yakuza series both pulled heavily from Japanese music, entertainment, and street life.

Stranger Than Heaven takes that further by casting real artists and public figures as actual characters. Tupac’s character name, Amaru, connects directly to his given middle name.

His full name was Tupac Amaru Shakur, and the Amaru reference traces back to a historical South American rebel leader. The estate approving this use is notable because they have been selective about posthumous licensing.

Snoop Dogg’s involvement as a castmember, not just an announcer, also gives the game a legitimate hip-hop connection. His son Cordell Broadus appearing alongside him adds another layer to how personal the project clearly is for Snoop.

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Censori was the one behind the lens, acting as the visual’s director, even appearing in the music video. She wears a barely-there, all-white get-up and milks a cow before Ye enters from off-screen and pours the liquid in her mouth. Surreal as it is, it’s pretty on par for how Ye and Censori have tackled videos, fashion, and performance art.

Release Date: June 8, 2026

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Album: Bully (Deluxe)

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Moreover, Fiegen was arrested “on the suspicion of misdemeanor domestic violence with an additional charge of petty criminal mischief.” The couple was allegedly involved in a verbal argument over cellphones that escalated into a physical altercation. Both phones were reportedly broken during the altercation.

Cooper & Fiegen Give Police Differing Stories

Records reportedly show that Fiegen confronted Cooper about alleged infidelity. It’s stated that she threw his phone across the room, before he admitted to grabbing her arm as he attempted to get the phone back. He also told police that he “braced his neck against her neck. However, in Fiegen’s account, she told authorities that Cooper grabbed her by the neck and lifted her up against a wall. She also said he bit her phone so hard that it was damaged.

Records also stated that an officer “observed a small mark on [the woman’s] neck, where she claimed [Cooper] grabbed her. I also observed scratches on [her] arm and a small cut on her hand. These markings and scratches did not appear consistent with a larger male lifting [her] up into the air by her throat as well as repeatedly being thrown to the ground. The small mark on [the woman’s] neck did not appear to be consistent with the claim that [she] had been held up in the air by her throat by another individual.”

ESPN further states that Cooper’s team won’t try to dismiss the charges but wants a speedy trial. There is a reported hearing on July 6, “with the potential of a jury trial on July 22.” The football player has pleaded not guilty to the charges and posted an apology to his Instagram. “I apologize to my family to my friends and my community … And so many others… I realize posting a bible [quote] after something very serious happens does not just mean everything is okay.”

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“This has been said since I started in 2008,” Vlad told the outlet. “You think at this point, 18 years later, that something would come out to prove that I work with the cops. And, if I work with the cops, I mean, I would’ve blown my cover a long time ago.”

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Vlad Says Until VladTV, Hip Hop Media Wasn’t Interesting

“I think when I started, the kinda questions that I asked were like, really police questions, because up to that point, Hip Hop media has always been lame. It’s always been radio interviews, it’s always been promo. The people that do the interviews, they want to be invited to the parties and the listening parties. They want to be friends with people. I never really gave much of a sh*t about that.”

He admitted that he has a lot of friends in the industry, even pointing out actor Michael Jai White who was also nearby. “But I’m not going into this saying I hope I become friends with this person. So, let me structure the interview in some type of way so we can be friends afterward.”

Check out more from Vlad’s chat with Baller Alert below.

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Instead, she suggested that she had a stalker who forged signatures on documents, and that the divorce filing wasn’t valid. Lena denied allegations that it was all “a publicity stunt.” However, she did call it a “weird situation” brought upon by a “crazy psycho stalker fan.” Later, Adam22 doubled down on her sentiments, sharing a simple social media post in which he said he would never turn his back on his wife.

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Authorities Are Looking Into The Case

According to TMZ‘s latest report, the Los Angeles Police Department has stepped in. Their law enforcement sources reportedly told the outlet that Lena contacted the police on May 6 to report forgery and identity theft. Although news of the alleged divorce didn’t break until June 1, it had apparently been something Lena and Adam were already aware of at least a month earlier.

Further, Lena revealed that she believes the man is being catfished, but he thinks he’s in a romantic relationship with her. Moreover, she said that the unnamed man had even called the authorities to perform wellness checks on her because he thought she was being abused. Lena denies all allegations that Adam is mistreating her and hopes to get this resolved sooner rather than later.

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We recently reported that Cassie’s team submitted court documents indicating that she no longer resides in the United States and has no intention of returning. Later, Howard shared a video online where he ranted about the case, Diddy, and Cassie. In it, he claimed the singer “created a dedicated campaign to stalk, harass and discredit me.”

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Howard Doesn’t Hold Back

Further, Howard, who said he is a law student and was an escort for 10 years, stated that while Cassie and her legal team have filed to have his lawsuit dismissed, she never denied the allegations. He added, “Her motion to dismiss attacks me on the timeliness of the allegations, stating now ‘it’s too late to charge her.'” It was also shared that after Cassie filed her lawsuit against Diddy, Howard sent a message to her husband, Alex Fine, showing support. Howard now admits that the message was real, and he hoped it would encourage Cassie to contact him.

“He had no knowledge of the truth of what really happened. He wasn’t in those rooms [where the freak-offs occurred],” said Howard. “I knew she was lying from the beginning when I first heard the media reports. The real victims are the men who were manipulated by Jane Does and Cassandra Ventura — the dozens of men this happened to for years… Cassie admitted to sex trafficking me and lying about me.”

Meanwhile, Diddy is currently serving a four-year sentence in a New Jersey facility. His team continues to petition the court for his early release. Watch Clayton Howard’s video below.

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However, they are currently up 2-0 on the San Antonio Spurs, and Game 3 is at Madison Square Garden tonight. It is the perfect opportunity for the Knicks to put the series away and get that elusive championship.

While speaking to the media about this Knicks run, Fat Joe took an interesting angle, comparing the love in the city to 9/11.

“I’ve seen Hasidic Jews breakdancing with Black kids outside the stadium. This is the greatest unification you’ve ever seen of this New York City in your life since 9/11,” Fat Joe said, according to ABC News. “If you want to know what we felt like in 9/11 after the tragedy, it’s what you’re seeing around New York City, is everybody together. This is insane.”

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Fat Joe is Excited About the Knicks

On the surface, it sounds like a wild comparison, although it makes a ton of sense. As Fat Joe explains, some New Yorkers are doing things that are out of character.

“I’ve got a friend, he puts a screen in his backyard. He said the whole neighborhood, people he’s never talked to in his life are walking through his house, opening the refrigerator,” Fat Joe explaned. “This is like, unbelievable.”

Despite the 2-0 lead, the Knicks must keep their foot on the gas. Anything can happen, and the Spurs are going to be motivated going into an arena like MSG.

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These days, rumors continue to circulate online about his release. These rumors seem unsubstantiated. This is especially true when you consider how long Tay-K’s sentence is and what he has been put away for.

Beyond these rumors, Tay-K updates have been few and far between at times. However, on Monday, fans were given a peek into what Tay-K looks like now. This was thanks to newly released mugshots of the artist.

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Tay-K Mugshot

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As you can see, the artist is now sporting a shaved head. Ultimately, fans were quick to comment on the look, with some remarking how Tay-K was one of the biggest “What-ifs” in all of rap.

With just one song, he was able to capture the attention of many. It is a song that remains in rotation for some rap fans, and it feels like it remains one of the biggest hits of the SoundCloud era. It was a viral sensation, and for that reason alone, Tay-K remains relevant to so many.

As for the rumors surrounding his name, it is probably best not to believe everything you see on your For You Page. If things do change as it pertains to Tay-K, we will be sure to let you know.

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Lil Baby doesn’t like Akademiks either, which has led to a mutual rivalry of sorts that doesn’t appear to be slowing down anytime soon. Having said that, Lil Baby was recently out in Atlanta, where he could be seen shooting some sort of music video.

During the music video shoot, Baby uses the bar, “Fuck Akademiks that n***a the feds.” This is an accusation that has been thrown at Ak in the past. However, with Lil Baby leveling the allegation, Ak decided to respond with a bit of force.

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DJ Akademiks Speaks Out

“Half of Atlanta rappers documented on audio tape telling to cops including half the n****s he still call “TWIN” … is this n***a stupid … if I’m the Feds… young thug the lieutenant I report to him,” Akademiks wrote.

This is just more proof that these two do not like each other, and that is unlikely to change anytime soon. Whenever Akademiks finds himself in a beef, he will run it into the ground. It’s a tactic that has worn down many of his opponents to the point where they just give up and stop replying.

As for Lil Baby, it remains to be seen how he will respond. For now, his quick jabs here and there seem to be working quite well, as Ak is always eager to give a response.

For now, there is no world in which these two are able to reconcile. Of course, that could change, but for now, we aren’t so certain.

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