🔥 Holiday Hip-Hop Highlights: Snoop, Choppa & Surprises
Surprise drops, onstage proposals, and old-school beefs gave hip-hop a loud holiday week.
🎧 The Culture Report
Holiday week delivered shocks, drops, and surprise moments across hip-hop — equal parts celebration, chaos, and classic beef energy.
NLE Choppa Announces Engagement
NLE Choppa revealed he proposed to Erica Ravén on December 26, sharing the news in a festive Instagram post. Fans and fellow artists flooded the comments with love, marking a bright personal milestone for the Memphis rapper after a year filled with reinvention and controversy.
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Jim Jones, Maino, Fabolous & Dave East Rap Over 50 Cent Beats
A surprise holiday cypher saw Jim Jones, Maino, Fabolous, and Dave East freestyling over classic 50 Cent instrumentals — with pointed bars aimed in Fif’s direction. Fabolous’ reference to 50’s past “squatter” comment stood out, and 50’s silence afterward only fueled speculation about what comes next.
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Blueface and Nick Young Set to Finally Box
Blueface and former NBA star Nick “Swaggy P” Young are reportedly set to face off in a sanctioned boxing match in March 2026. After years of tension and a previously canceled bout, the long-awaited crossover fight is officially back on track.
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Snoop Dogg Headlines Netflix’s NFL Christmas Halftime Show
Snoop Dogg brought West Coast energy to Netflix’s Christmas Day NFL broadcast with a festive halftime performance at SoFi Stadium. Joined by guests like Master P, the set put hip-hop front and center on one of sports’ biggest holiday stages.
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Tyler, The Creator Drops Surprise Single “SAG HARBOR”
Tyler, The Creator quietly released “SAG HARBOR” on Christmas Day, his first new music since last year’s album. The low-key drop — paired with a music video — reinforced Tyler’s knack for unexpected moves that still dominate attention.
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Fat Joe Claims He Beat Up Young Buck, Sparks Diss Track
Fat Joe reignited an old G-Unit-era feud by claiming he once beat up Young Buck. Buck responded swiftly with a diss track titled “CAPpuccino,” turning podcast talk into a full-blown throwback beef moment.
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Max B Releases First Album Since Prison
Fresh home after 16 years behind bars, Max B dropped Public Domain 7: The Purge (Patient Zero Deluxe) — a 29-track comeback packed with major features. The release marks a major return for the Harlem rapper, with fans streaming it as proof the Wave God is truly back.
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Justin Combs Visits Diddy in Prison on Christmas
Justin Combs spent Christmas Day visiting his father, Sean “Diddy” Combs, at a New Jersey prison. The visit highlighted family and faith amid Diddy’s ongoing legal battle and lengthy sentence.
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Pharrell Gifts Pusha T a Rolls-Royce
Pharrell Williams surprised Pusha T with a brand-new Rolls-Royce Spectre as a holiday gift. The gesture spotlighted their decades-long bond dating back to Clipse and made headlines as one of the most lavish moments of the season.
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Lizzo Calls Out Nicki Minaj’s MAGA Pivot
Lizzo criticized Nicki Minaj’s recent political alignment, suggesting financial motives behind what she called a “descent into MAGA.” Her comments added fuel to the ongoing debate over politics, celebrity influence, and fan backlash in hip-hop.
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Kodak Black Jokes About Being “Brother-Zoned” by Cardi B
Kodak Black went viral after joking that Cardi B calls him her “brother,” playfully lamenting his friend-zone status. The moment resonated online due to their shared history — including Cardi’s breakout hit “Bodak Yellow.”
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Nicki Minaj Allegedly Boots Fan From Livestream
A resurfaced clip claims Nicki Minaj removed a fan from a livestream after criticism of Donald Trump. While unverified, the video underscores how polarizing her political stance has become among her own audience.
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Anthony Joshua’s Knockout Turns Him Into Viral Heartthrob
Anthony Joshua’s knockout win over Jake Paul unexpectedly made him an internet sensation, with social media flooded by fans swooning over the boxing star. The moment brought fresh cultural attention to the sport beyond the ring.
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North West Debuts Grillz & $22K Sneakers on Instagram
North West made her Instagram debut showing off diamond grillz and rare $22,000 sneakers, instantly sparking conversation about celebrity kids and excess. Even Kanye West reportedly reacted, given his past opposition to her social media presence.
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50 Cent Remains Silent After Holiday Diss Freestyles
Despite pointed freestyles from Fabolous, Jim Jones, Maino, and Dave East, 50 Cent has stayed unusually quiet. Fans are watching closely to see whether he’s plotting a response — or letting the moment burn itself out.
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✌🏾 That’s a Wrap
This holiday stretch blended celebration with confrontation. Surprise releases, public proposals, and lavish gifts shared space with revived beefs and political tension. As the year winds down, hip-hop proved once again that even during the holidays, the culture never stops making noise.