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Red People – Song by The Game, YG, Swizz Beatz, & Timbaland

Alexander Cole — Thu, 23 Jul 2026 19:35:40 +0000

The Game and YG are going to be battling it out at Verzuz tonight. It is going to be a lot of fun, and fans are excited to see how it all plays out. On Thursday, hours before the battle, the two have teamed up with Swizz Beatz and Timbaland for the new single, “Red People.” It is an all-Verzuz family affair on this one, which makes it great promo for tonight. Overall, we have Timbaland and Swizz Beatz on the boards, while The Game and YG trade bars. It’s a dope song, and now, we are excited to see these two battle it out, once and for all.

Release Date: July 23, 2026

Genre: Hip-Hop

Album: N/A

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Rick Ross Claps Back At 50 Cent For Clowning His Album Sales

Alexander Cole — Thu, 23 Jul 2026 19:30:51 +0000

Rick Ross and 50 Cent continue to dislike one another. This feud has been ongoing for years, and it won’t be stopping anytime soon. In fact, with the release of Ross’ album Set In Stone, Fif has only been given more ammo to work with.

As we reported on Wednesday, Rick Ross’ new project is struggling to generate sales. It is slated to sell 26K units in the first week, which means it would fall outside the Billboard 200’s Top 20. This led to a slick response from Fif, who told Ross to quit rapping.

On Thursday, Rick Ross offered up a response of his own, claiming that 50 Cent is pushing propaganda.

“Real Hip-Hop lovers should never get caught up in the propaganda and fake bot numbers,” Ross said. “True Hip-Hop lovers never get caught up in the propaganda and the fake bot numbers. Go to the product. Test it. How amazing is the music?”

Rick Ross Speaks

Rick Ross subsequently went on to say that he is putting out great music, and his fans are there for him. Moreover, he believes that the album sales talk is all about bots. Overall, it is an interesting point to make, although one has to wonder how bots factor into low sales.

“They bots. Commenting on the classic album with no posts. Who cares? I don’t give. Long as they spending money. Rozay putting the dope music out. That’s who fight my battles with the bots and all of that,” Ross continued.

The first week sales debate continues to be had across the hip-hop world. Some believe it doesn’t matter. Others see it as indicative of hip-hop’s mainstream popularity. No matter what, it is clear that 26K just isn’t good enough for an artist of Ross’ caliber.

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Def Poetry Jam Star Black Ice Dies

Aron A. — Thu, 23 Jul 2026 19:06:24 +0000

Hip-hop’s facing another major death this week. Acclaimed Philadelphia poet Black Ice has passed away. His passing was confirmed by friends, fellow artists and collaborators, although a cause of death has not been publicly announced.

Tributes quickly spread across social media as members of the Hip-Hop and poetry communities mourned one of the genre’s most influential voices. Per All Hip-Hop, Russell Simmons, who introduced Black Ice to millions through HBO’s Def Poetry Jam, remembered him as a singular talent who transformed the relationship between poetry and rap.

“He bridged the gap between Hip-Hop and poetry,” Simmons said in a video tribute, adding that Black Ice “wasn’t discovered—he discovered himself.”

Spoken word pioneer Toni Blackman described him as “one of the dopest to ever bless a stage,” while Philadelphia native Jill Scott reflected on more than 30 years of friendship, calling him a gifted writer whose impact reached far beyond the microphone. “Rest beautifully WORDSMITH. We got to have 30 years as REAL FRIENDS with REAL pens.”

Black Ice’s Legacy

Born Lamar Manson, Black Ice built a reputation as one of the most electrifying performers of his generation. His blend of social criticism, personal storytelling and booming delivery became a signature during the rise of Def Poetry Jam, where he emerged as one of the series’ defining figures. His performances demonstrated that spoken word could command the same emotional intensity and cultural relevance as hip-hop.

Black Ice also carried that message into music. In 2006, he released The Death of Willie Lynch, an album that fused politically charged poetry with Hip-Hop production and introduced his work to an even wider audience. Away from the spotlight, he dedicated time to mentoring young people through education, encouraging students to use writing as a vehicle for self-expression.

Rest In Peace, Black Ice.

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Andrew Tate Claims He’s Neighbors With A Cannibal While Facing Rape, Trafficking, & CSAM Charges

Alexander Cole — Thu, 23 Jul 2026 18:36:44 +0000

Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan are currently in a heap of trouble after being detained in Miami over the weekend. The United Kingdom is seeking extradition, as the men face charges including rape, sex trafficking, and even child pornography.

The Tate brothers were once arrested in Romania on Sex Trafficking charges, although they are still currently battling that case. Moreover, the Tates have faced charges in the UK in the past, but have been awaiting trial. Now, their case has become that much more serious, as the UK wants the brothers in their country.

Prior to their arrest, Andrew Tate put together a video message in which he said the Matrix was after him. Essentially, he knew the arrest was coming, and he was simply trying to get ahead of it. Nevertheless, he has maintained his social media presence throughout his detainment, and continues to claim he is being mistreated.

For instance, in a post on X, Tate made the claim that he is being held in solitary confinement. This begs the question: who is tweeting for him right now? Additionally, he claims his neighbor in SHU is a cannibal.

Andrew Tate Message From Jail

I am being held in SHU, the highest level of security which exists.

No commissary.
No visits.
No contact with the outside world.

My neighbor is a cannibal who screams throughout the night.
— Andrew Tate (@Cobratate) July 23, 2026

“I am being held in SHU, the highest level of security which exists. No commissary. No visits.
No contact with the outside world,” Tate claimed. “My neighbor is a cannibal who screams throughout the night.”

In the last few days, Tate’s most staunch critics have been celebrating his incarceration. His most fervent supporters continue to hold out some hope.

However, given the charges, things do not look good. If you continue to support him, you are putting yourself at risk of looking foolish pending a conviction. Of course, the charges remain alleged at this time.

Read More: Future “The Real Me” Review

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Lil Wayne Says He Was Placed In Protective Custody At Rikers Against His Will

Aron A. — Thu, 23 Jul 2026 18:04:58 +0000

For those who’ve followed Lil Wayne’s career, you know that one of the most consequential moments was his time in Rikers Island. During the peak of his success and right around the time he had introduced Drake and Nicki Minaj to the world, he was sentenced to a year in prison for a weapons charge. Of course, the streets were screaming free Weezy at the time, and Wayne even released a memoir based on his experience behind bars.

During a recent appearance on Friends Keep Secrets show, Wayne opened up about his experience behind bars and why he was in protective custody. Most rappers have tried to make clear that they weren’t ever placed in PC, but Lil Wayne detailed how he didn’t really have a choice.

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“I wasn’t around that. I wasn’t around people,” he said when one of the co-hosts asked if he was in PC. “I was in PC with all the crazy people.” When asked if he purposefully went into PC, he said, “No, they put you there. You ain’t even got to ask.”

Wayne added that it’s likely because he was already a massive celebrity to begin with. Then, they tried to compare what happened to Wayne to what happened to R. Kelly. “I don’t know because they got real time,” Wayne added. “I had a year.”

Lil Wayne Readies New Podcast

His appearance on the Friends Keep Secrets podcast provided Wayne with the opportunity to share insight on his experience. He’ll also be bringing his insight to The Joint Venture, a new podcast he will be hosting alongside Craig Carton. Hopefully, we’ll get more unheard stories from Lil Wayne’s career and more. Check out the clip above and osund off with your thoughts in the comments below.

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Drake Breaks His Own Record On Apple Music Thanks To “ICEMAN”

Alexander Cole — Thu, 23 Jul 2026 17:45:51 +0000

Drake has been one of the biggest artists in the world for over a decade now. Although that did not stop people from doubting him when he announced the release of ICEMAN. In the end, the artist exceeded expectations with a triple-album release and some Summer anthems.

Songs like “Shabang,” “Janice STFU,” and “Burning Bridges” have been monstrous successes over the past couple of months. It is clear that these songs are going to have longevity, and it is further proof that Drake is an unstoppable force.

With the album proving to be a major success, it should come as no surprise that ICEMAN has been a success on streaming services. Every single week, it feels like a new record is being broken. Today, Drake hit a new milestone, this time on Apple Music.

According to Kurrco, ICEMAN has spent 46 days at number one on the charts. As far as hip-hop is concerned, this is a record. The previous record was 44 days, which was held by Certified Lover Boy and For All The Dogs.

Drake Continues To Break New Ground

Drake’s 'ICEMAN' has now spent more days at #1 on U.S. Apple Music than any other hip-hop album, totaling 46 days

It surpasses the previous record held by Drake’s own 'Certified Lover Boy' and 'For All The Dogs', both of which spent 44 days at the top. pic.twitter.com/Lup20VA0dg
— Kurrco (@Kurrco) July 23, 2026

Had it not been for DONDA, Drake probably could have earned more days with Certified Lover Boy. Meanwhile, For All The Dogs didn’t really have a sustained hit outside of “First Person Shooter.” It seems clear to us that ICEMAN still has lots of runway left to stay at number one.

Drake doesn’t appear to be done just yet. There are some rumblings that he could be looking to drop more new music before the year is over. Fans shouldn’t get too greedy, however. He has dropped over 40 songs this year, which is more than enough to tide you over for a while.

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YG Detained As Authorities Execute Drakeo The Ruler-Related Search Warrant

Alexander Cole — Thu, 23 Jul 2026 17:17:18 +0000

YG had a run-in with the California Highway Patrol and a SWAT team in Burbank, California this morning. According to TMZ, the artist was detained, but eventually let go as a search warrant was executed on a property linked to him.

As the report indicates, the warrant was related to the 2021 stabbing death of West Coast rapper Drakeo The Ruler. YG has been linked to the incident in the past, although he has denied all involvement. At this time, it is unclear what authorities were hoping to find while executing the warrant. It is also unclear if they did, in fact, find anything.

CHP went on to make a statement to TMZ, confirming that this was not an arrest. Instead, YG was simply detained while the search was taking place. He was ultimately let go.

Cops Search Property Owned By YG

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Tonight is a big night for YG. He is going to be taking part in the latest Verzuz battle. This time around, he is going up against The Game in what should be a massive West Coast showdown. There have been some big-time debates about who will win tonight, although for now, it feels like one big toss-up.

On one hand, you have The Game’s artistry, which puts him above YG, especially when you look at a complete body of work. However, as we all know, Verzuz is about the records. The records that elicit big reactions from the crowd. There is a very realistic scenario in which YG wins purely off of his club bangers.

As for this recent run-in with the law, it is still a developing story that we will keep you updated on.

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Quando Rondo FaceTimes Adrien Broner In Rare Appearance Since Prison Release

Aron A. — Thu, 23 Jul 2026 16:37:54 +0000

The 2020s haven’t necessarily been great for Quando Rondo. Despite being the most visible member of NBA Youngboy’s label, and having an incredibly tight-knit relationship with him, Rondo’s proximity to the streets only created more headaches with him. Feuds with OTF exacerbated the issues, while his run-ins with the law have only created more headaches.

However, after serving time for federal drug charges, the rapper is apparently back home. And it seems like the first thing he did was link up with boxer-turned-streamer Adrien Broner. During one of AB’s recent streams, he revealed that he was on a FaceTime call with Quando Rondo.

“We out this b*tch, gang,” he said while holding up his phone with Quando Rondo on the other side. “He out, n***a. Yeah, n***a. W’s in the chat.”

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Reports that Quando Rondo was released emerged in early June, though he has remained rather lowkey since then. However, he hasn’t left fans empty-handed. Just a few weeks later, he came through with his latest album, 16 Months. It serves as the follow-up to Until I Return, which dropped just a few weeks before his release.

Quando Rondo Released From Prison

Now that he’s home, we could assume that he’ll probably be coming through with more music and probably make an appearance on a stream or two once he has the opportunity. After all, he was getting familiar with the gaming community online while he was on house arrest. Hopefully, we can see him bring his music and streaming talents together and remain out of trouble in the future.

Quando Rondo was sentenced to 33 months in prison in 2024 for federal drug conspiracy charges.

We’ll keep you posted on any further updates surrounding Quando Rondo. Sound off in the comments with your favorite Quando Rondo song.

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Believe It Or Not – Song by MARCO PLUS & Tony Shhnow

Alexander Cole — Thu, 23 Jul 2026 15:30:34 +0000

MARCO PLUS and Tony Shhnow are two artists who give it their all with every single verse. That was certainly on display with their latest collaboration, “Believe It Or Not.” What becomes immediately apparent with this song is the wavy production. It is immediately captivating, and it gives MARCO PLUS and Tony Shhnow the perfect canvas with which to work. Both artists deliver catchy flows and solid wordplay, making this a track in which both play off one another with relative ease. It’s a dope track, and one that you should listen to today.

Release Date: July 22, 2026

Genre: Hip-Hop

Album: N/A

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Adam22 & Lena The Plug’s Fake Divorce Is Getting A Lot Weirder

Alexander Cole — Thu, 23 Jul 2026 15:01:59 +0000

Back in June, it was reported that Adam22 and Lena The Plug were getting a divorce. In the court documents, Lena had accused Adam of only giving her $3K per month. Furthermore, she was seeking full custody of their five-year-old child.

However, this all turned out to be a sham. While Adam played into the situation on social media, Lena eventually told TMZ that the divorce filing wasn’t real. She accused a potential stalker of filing the papers. It was a bizarre situation, and it is only getting weirder.

According to TMZ, Adam22 was served with official divorce papers back on July 15. However, once again, these were not actually served by Lena The Plug. Instead, it is the same person who filed the initial divorce about a month ago.

Adam22 Served Divorce Papers

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Adam22 has reportedly contacted the police, as well as the FBI. After all, this is a very disturbing situation. It is a case of mistaken or stolen identity. Unfortunately, for Adam and Lena, no one has contacted the couple to get this sorted out. As it stands, they are being forced to deal with this situation, which has very clearly gotten out of hand.

One has to wonder what the goal is here. After all, filing fake divorce papers is a crime that could lead to jail time. The person who is doing this has done a fine job of keeping themselves concealed this entire time.

This remains a developing situation, so stay tuned to HNHH for updates.

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