Rocky’s last album before Don’t Be Dumb was 2018’s Testing. With that being said, the fans were waiting a long time for new music, and they waited a long time for this kind of tour. Throughout the next few months, Rocky will be going all over North America before heading overseas for the International leg of the tour.

Tonight, Rocky is performing in Montreal. On Sunday, Rocky was in Toronto, which is the home city of his current nemesis, Drake. Rocky’s fans showed up and showed out at the concert, and once again, Rihanna was there by his side.

In fact, there was a very sweet moment between the two as Rocky stopped his show to kiss Rihanna on the hand. It was a cool moment, and one that sends a very clear message.

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A$AP Rocky x Rihanna

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On ICEMAN, Drake noted how Rihanna failed to promote Rocky’s new album. Of course, this led to a very particular narrative on social media. It was a narrative that Drake fans could rally behind.

However, throughout the course of this tour, Rihanna and Rocky have proven that Drake’s narratives aren’t entirely correct. Social media clips like these continue to go viral, and it is clear that the couple is, in fact, supportive of one another.

Going forward, it will be interesting to see if Rihanna continues to show up to tour dates. If anything, this additional star power has excited fans.

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When the Giants brought in Russell Wilson, it was expected that the team would be able to turn things around. In the end, Wilson was not good enough, and the team had to play Jaxson Dart instead.

Now, Dart is out here supporting President Donald Trump and dividing the locker room in the process. As for Wilson, he has seen the writing on the wall, and has decided that the best course of action is to peace out of the sport entirely.

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Big Day For The New York Giants

According to Adam Schefter, Wilson has officially retired from the National Football League and has signed on to become an analyst for CBS. He will be part of their Sunday broadcasts and will be a welcome addition to that team.

On the same day, the New York Giants announced that they would be bringing back wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. While OBJ might be in the twilight of his career, this is still an exciting prospect. Now, the star gets to go to the team that made him famous over a decade ago.

Whether or not the Giants are any good this season remains to be seen. Quite frankly, it is much likelier that the team is going to be bad. The NFC East is going to be competitive, and the Giants arguably have the worst roster of any of their competitors.

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During a performance at the Roots Picnic, Jay-Z took some heavy shots at the likes of Drake, Tory Lanez, Dame Dash, Nicki Minaj, and even Ye. These bars have been heavily debated over the past couple of days. Many believe the Drake bars are the most interesting, and that they suggest a rap beef between the two heavyweights is about to begin.

However, Shmurda isn’t so impressed with what he heard. In an Instagram story, Shmurda said that Jay-Z was going through an identity crisis and that he is an oldhead who ought to “sit down.”

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Bobby Shmurda Not Impressed With Jay-Z’s Freestyle

These were some strong words, and Bobby Shmurda did not stop there. He continued by saying that Jay-Z is trying to be “Shakespeare.” He also said that people such as himself and Tory were put away because of Jay. In his mind, all of this means Jay’s bars ring hollow.

Ultimately, Shmurda probably isn’t the only one upset with what Jay has to say. We can imagine Tory Lanez is also a bit annoyed with the bars. After all, his father did promise the downfall of Roc Nation.

Overall, Jay has become quite the newsmaker in recent days, and that will continue to be true. Especially so if Drake or Nicki Minaj decides to respond. Ultimately, it’s good to have Jay-Z back with a competitive spirit. Clearly, he still has a lot to get off his chest.

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However, it seems like we might be able to expect to see 6ix9ine in the boxing ring in the near future. With the rise of streamers and internet celebrities duking it out in the ring, Tekashi and Top5 seem to be inching closer toward settling their differences at a Brand Risk event. When 6ix9ine was on stream, Top5 allegedly slid into the chat claiming that Adin Ross called him to set up the fight.

At this point, 6ix9ine asked if Top5 himself was trying to set up the fight, which really sounded like a sidestep. He quickly changed the topic to Top5’s professional accomplishments. “Name me one thing Top5 has… achieved in life right now,” Tekashi asked streamer Oblivionsw in a clip caught by Akademiks. “Other than being a Drake d*ck rider.” The streamer struggled to reach a conclusion, but not before 6ix9ine cut the conversation short.

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What Is 6ix9ine Up To These Days?

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While we certainly haven’t heard any music from 6ix9ine lately, he has been making the rounds on several different streaming platforms. Most recently, he appeared at Adin Ross’ latest Brand Risk event and sat down for an interview with Big Bank, which he said he paid for. Check out the clip of Tekashi above. Who do you think wins in a boxing match? Tekashi 6ix9ine or Top 5? Let us know in the comments below.

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Today, the artist was back in court for his case, and this led to a video message for his fans. In fact, Boosie does not seem concerned about the case, calling it a “money grab.”

As you will hear in his online message, the artist claims the man accusing him of assault just served 18 years for aggravated assault. Furthermore, he says that he has already spoken to his parole officer, who is aware of the situation.

As it stands, details on the case are fairly sparse, and it remains to be seen what will come of all this. However, it remains clear that Boosie has no interest in pleading guilty.

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Details Of The Case Against Boosie Badazz

This morning, we reported that Boosie had been hosting at the Privilege nightclub prior to the alleged incident. According to Click2Houston, a security guard was ushering a woman away from the restroom, claiming the club had closed.

This eventually led to a verbal argument in which the woman dropped her belongings. Subsequently, the security guard went to help but was then allegedly struck in the head by Boosie. The security guard then went to the hospital to be treated for a head injury.

According to the report, Boosie was then identified by his artist name by the alleged victim and one of the witnesses on the scene.

This is a developing story that we will continue to update you on.

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What’s interesting is that Meech has done little press except a few interviews here and there. So all of the mythology surrounding BMF has largely been limited to the Starz series or word of mouth from those who’ve been around Meech. 

However, that changed this week when Big Meech joined the modern-day Dumb & Dumber duo, Adrien Broner and DeenTheGreat, on stream. But the major takeaway from the stream was when Meech revealed that the most amount of cash he’s ever held at one time–and it’s upward of half a billion dollars. While DeenTheGreat sounded shocked at the prospect of having that much at once, Adrien Broner followed up with a crucial question: where do you keep that type of cash?

“You don’t. You hurry up and get rid of it. Hurry up and get it away from you,” Meech explained. “That’s what you do. You don’t put it nowhere. You count it and get it out of there.”

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BMF Is Canceled 

BMF came to an end in 2025 after four seasons, although Starz and the show’s producers touted its ratings and success throughout the series. Some rumors suggested that it was the result of a brewing feud between 50 Cent and Big Meech. However, the decision seemingly aligned with Starz’s decision to develop new shows rather than continue existing ones because those are typically more expensive to keep up. 

We will keep you posted on any further updates on Big Meech. Check out the clip above.

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Shiesty, along with his eight codefendants, will reportedly stand trial next in July, and from what it seems, things aren’t looking too great for the Memphis rapper. However, it doesn’t seem like he’s sweating about it too much. In a message shared to his Instagram Story, the rapper referenced the childhood game of tag, writing, “1, 2, 3 not it.” 

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It’s unclear what exactly Pooh Shiesty is referring to, but it might be some sort of indication that he expects to beat the case. He already pleaded not guilty to the charges, his attorney stated. 

Separately, his brother shared a screenshot of messages exchanged between them where Shiesty states, “I’ll be back in a minute.” Shiesty’s brother added to the post, “Free my heart they gon be shook like we did sum AI sh*t.”

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When Is Pooh Shiesty’s Trial?

Pooh Shiesty is expected to stand trial on July 6, 2026, in front of a federal court in Dallas, TX. He is among nine defendants, including his father Lontrell Williams Sr. and Big30, who have been indicted in connection with the Gucci Mane robbery. 

Prosecutors allege that Pooh Shiesty and his co-defendants held Gucci Mane at gunpoint to be released from his contract. However, the defense attorneys have argued that there is a lack of solid evidence that ties Pooh Shiesty to the robbery.

We will keep you all posted on any further updates surrounding Pooh Shiesty’s case.

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For instance, Jay took some shots at Drake, Dame Dash, Tory Lanez, Ye, and Nicki Minaj. However, given Drake’s recent Hov bars on ICEMAN, there is no doubt that the Drizzy diss is what people are hyperfocused on right now.

Some believe Drake could respond in the next few weeks. If he does, this could very well launch the next great rap beef. In the meantime, however, fans are just going to have to wait and see how this all plays out.

As for Ebro, he believes Jay-Z just gave Drake a stimulus package. While everyone accuses other artists of getting the “Drake stimulus package,” Ebro believes Jay just made ICEMAN that much more popular. Essentially, Ebro thinks this freestyle will make people want to revisit Drake’s Jay bars.

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The Jay-Z Stimulus Package

“The same way the Drake fans be callin’ it the Drake stimulus package, Hov just rolled out the Hov stimulus package,” Ebro explained. “The same way Drake was just talking about Hov, now Hov’s talking about Drake. So then people gonna go back to the Drake album and re-visit those lines.”

It’s a salient point, especially when you consider how Drake’s bars towards Hov may have gone over some heads upon first listen. At the end of the day, there has never been more hunger for a battle between these two hip-hop heavyweights.

Whether or not we actually get a battle remains to be seen. That said, it’s still just nice to see Jay-Z active in the music world again.

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As the report states, the security guard was having a verbal spat with a woman who was attempting to get bathroom access. The security guard had originally told her that she could not enter as the nightclub was closed. This subsequently led to an argument between the two.

Boosie allegedly became aware of all this and allegedly smashed a hookah base over the security guard’s head. Witnesses claim there was glass everywhere and that the security guard was bleeding from his head. The man was eventually taken to hospital to treat a head injury.

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Boosie Badazz In Court Today

The alleged victim and another witness, named Boosie by his stage name, while speaking to the police. Eventually, Boosie was arrested in Harris County and booked on an aggravated assault charge. He is now expected to appear in court on Monday.

It was also revealed that Boosie Badazz was hosting at the club the night of the alleged incident. At this time, Boosie himself has not commented on the situation, and there are very few details beyond this report.

This remains a developing story, so stay tuned to HotNewHipHop for the latest news and updates from around the hip-hop world.

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Many felt as though the tape was exploitative and should be avoided at all costs. After all, Daphne Joy was one of the victims in the Diddy case. Given the music mogul’s conviction, some felt as though it was in poor taste to watch the tape or give it any real attention beyond the initial news coverage.

This morning, Daphne Joy posted and deleted a statement on her Instagram page. In this statement, Joy alleged that the sex tape was filmed without her consent. Furthermore, she alleges that she was extorted. Someone in the tape allegedly demanded a lump sum of cash from her in exchange for the tape remaining sealed.

When Joy refused to give in, the tape was allegedly sold to a media outlet, which refused to publish it. Subsequently, the tape made its way to social media, and Daphne Joy was forced to relive her alleged abuse.

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Daphne Joy Speaks Out

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Joy reveals it was harrowing to rewatch the tape and have so many people comment on it. She states that, at the time, she was in an abusive relationship and truly loved Diddy. She notes how she wanted to keep him happy and satisfied. However, she never consented to the video, and the whole ordeal has been extremely traumatizing.

Joy finished off her statement by saying that she will never allow herself to be in this kind of situation again. The mere fact that she went through this breaks her heart. It is a harrowing statement, and one that showcases just how much this weighs on Joy.

This is a developing story that we will be sure to keep you updated on.

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