🔥 This Week in Hip-Hop: 50 Cent Projects, Snoop Dogg Drama & More Thug Drama
From new tours and big anniversaries to lawsuits, apologies, and bold industry moves — here are the stories shaping the culture right now.
Top Headlines for the Week
📰 Weekly Hip-Hop Newsletter
✨ Other Highlights
Notable highlights and cultural moments from the week.
Joe Budden Podcast Viewers Speculate That Melyssa Ford Is Off The Show— Fans stir debate online, suggesting Melyssa Ford may have quietly stepped away from the Joe Budden Podcast.
hotnewhiphop.com — Read moreYoung Thug Tweets and Deletes Strange Message To Lil Baby Amid Snitching Scandal — The Atlanta rapper raised eyebrows with a cryptic post aimed at Lil Baby before quickly pulling it down.
hotnewhiphop.com — Read moreHot 97’s Funk Flex Fires Back At DJ Enuff’s TMZ Interview With Warning — Flex claps back publicly, taking issue with comments made by fellow DJ Enuff.
hotnewhiphop.com — Read moreWavy Banx Creates a Timeless Blueprint for Becoming Immortal in Hip-Hop —The rising artist lays out his vision for building a lasting legacy in the culture.
hiphopsince1987.com — Read more50 Cent Reacts To Mark Zuckerberg Investing In Shreveport — The Queens mogul weighs in on Zuckerberg’s surprising decision to put money into Louisiana.
hiphopdx.com — Read moreSnoop Dogg Rep Say Apology Over LGBTQ Comments Was “Fake” — A spokesperson insists Snoop never issued the widely circulated statement walking back his remarks.
allhiphop.com — Read more50 Cent Begins Work On ‘Street Fighter’ Movie — The G-Unit boss expands into Hollywood with his latest entertainment venture tied to the gaming classic.
hiphopdx.com — Read more50 Cent Will Host ’50 Ways To Catch A Killer’ — The rap icon adds another TV project to his resume, stepping into the true crime space.
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🎶 New Music & Releases
Fresh drops, performances, and releases making waves this week.
Rihanna Celebrates 20 Years In Music With Touching Tribute — The superstar looks back on her 20-year career, celebrating the milestones that shaped her journey.
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🔥 Beefs & Controversies
The disputes and lawsuits sparking headlines in the culture.
Young Thug Plans To Address Allegations and More — Thugger suggests he’s ready to speak out as speculation around his case continues to grow.
hotnewhiphop.com — Read moreLil Baby Allegedly Disses Gunna and Offset In New Music — Listeners are convinced subtle shots were fired at Gunna and Offset in a new track.
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🏢 Industry News & Commentary
Behind-the-scenes business moves and industry news.
From the Underground Up — Independent artists and collectives are reshaping hip-hop’s cultural landscape, with Don’t Be Afraid leading the way in redefining narratives.
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That’s a wrap on this week’s newsletter. Hip-hop never stops moving — from legends building new ventures to stars facing controversies and setbacks, the culture keeps evolving.
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