🔥 Megan’s Testimony, Clipse Return, Nas & Preemo Drop Date
Mystikal denied bond, Kendrick’s movie delayed, Drake hits 16B streams — your full cultural rundown is here.
🎧 The Culture Report
Heavy headlines, big reunions, legal smoke, and legends resurfacing — the culture moved fast this week.
Mystikal Denied Bond Ahead of 2026 Rape Trial
Mystikal will remain behind bars after a Louisiana judge denied bond, keeping him jailed until his March 30, 2026 trial. He faces first-degree rape and multiple related charges that could carry a life sentence if convicted. His lawyer called the indictment “meaningless” and says they’re ready for trial.
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Nas & DJ Premier Finally Reveal Their Album Release Date
Hip-hop heads got the confirmation they’ve waited decades for: Nas and DJ Premier’s first full collaborative album drops December 12. Preemo announced it during his European tour, calling the project a long-time-coming culmination of ideas they’ve carried for years.
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Pras of the Fugees Sentenced to 14 Years in Federal Case
Pras received a 14-year sentence for conspiracy and illegal foreign lobbying tied to Malaysian financier Jho Low. He must surrender in January 2026 and will also serve three years’ probation. His team argues the punishment is excessive compared to similar cases.
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Megan Thee Stallion Testifies About Deepfake Porn Trauma
Megan took the stand in her defamation suit, detailing the mental toll of a fake explicit video spread by blogger Milagro Gramz. Breaking down in court, she described feeling suicidal and “defeated” as the video circulated online. The trial continues in Miami.
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Daz Dillinger Explains Why Snoop Removed Him From Death Row
Daz claims Snoop kicked him off Death Row after he refused to sign over his catalog. He says he saw the fallout coming when he wasn’t invited to a show. Despite family ties, he’s standing firm: “I’m keeping it. It’s worth a lot.”
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Ja Rule Shuts Down Rumors He Was Jumped — Max B Also Denies Involvement
After blogger Tasha K claimed Ja Rule was beaten outside a NYC restaurant, Ja fired back saying the story was exaggerated and he wasn’t injured. Max B, newly home from prison, denied having anything to do with it: “This lie not wavy.”
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Too $hort Sends Message of Hope to Oakland After Violence Spike
During a local telethon, Too $hort encouraged Oakland residents to stay resilient after multiple tragedies, including the murder of his brother earlier this year. He urged people not to let “a few bad apples” define the city he loves.
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Kendrick Lamar’s Long-Awaited Movie Delayed Indefinitely
Paramount has removed Kendrick’s live-action comedy with the South Park creators from its release schedule. It’s the second major delay, blamed on scheduling conflicts as Kendrick tours and Parker/Stone produce the new South Park season. No new date announced.
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Lil Durk Trial Disrupted by Courtroom Photo Leak
Durk’s high-profile murder-for-hire case got more chaotic after someone illegally snapped photos of his co-defendants inside federal court and posted them online. Prosecutors say it proves the need for an anonymous jury; Durk’s team calls it prejudicial speculation.
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NBA YoungBoy Fans Think He DMed a Shot at NLE Choppa
YB briefly went live on Instagram, previewed new videos, and said people talk to him “like I’m just a b***h,” which fans interpreted as a jab at NLE Choppa. The two have been trading indirect shots, though nothing direct has dropped yet.
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Drake Hits 16 Billion Streams in 2025 — Still the Daily Spotify King
Drake crossed 16 billion Spotify streams this year and remains the platform’s most-streamed artist with over 51M daily plays. Fans think his upcoming album ICEMAN could push his numbers even higher.
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Malice Confirms More Clipse Music Is Coming Soon
Malice says the Clipse comeback isn’t stopping after Let God Sort Em Out. The brothers were on a Zoom call from the studio in Virginia Beach, hinting new music is already underway. “There’s plenty more,” Malice promised..
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Nicki Minaj Faces Backlash for United Nations Speech
Nicki Minaj spoke at a Trump-aligned U.N. panel about persecution of Christians in Nigeria, sparking criticism from experts who say the framing is misleading. Nicki insisted she wasn’t “taking sides” and was standing against injustice globally.
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A$AP Ferg Explains the Rift Among Drake, Kendrick, and Rocky
Ferg says the tension between Drake, Kendrick, and A$AP Rocky is rooted in “little brother, big brother” dynamics — artists growing into their own identities after coming up together on tour years ago. He emphasized it’s more evolution than beef.
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Nas Salutes Doechii, Kendrick & SZA on De La Soul’s New Track
On De La Soul’s “Run It Back!!,” Nas gives major props to Doechii, Kendrick Lamar, and SZA, calling them the artists with “the most powerful hits.” The track previews Cabin In The Sky, dropping Nov. 21, with features from Killer Mike, Q-Tip, and Black Thought.
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✌🏾 That’s a Wrap
Legal battles, delayed blockbusters, streaming milestones, and historic reunions — the culture stayed unpredictable and deeply human. From Megan’s testimony to Clipse’s revival, this week showed hip-hop’s full emotional and creative range.