đ„ Young Thugâs Surprise Proposal & More: Hip-Hop Weekly Highlights
From surprise engagements to NASA partnerships, this weekâs hip-hop headlines mixed heart and hustle.
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Hip-hopâs biggest stories stretched from onstage proposals to surprise albums and even NASA partnerships â a week where personal milestones met major industry moves.
Nas Says Eminem Passed on âDaughtersâ Feature
Nas revealed that Eminem once declined a feature on âDaughtersâ from Life Is Good, explaining heâd already spent so much time rapping about fatherhood. The near-collaboration between two legends underscores the respect â and personal boundaries â artists keep when it comes to family themes.
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21 Savage Drops Surprise Album & Calls for Peace
21 Savage quietly released his fourth album What Happened to the Streets?, packed with features from Drake, Latto, and GloRilla. Almost immediately after, he publicly apologized to Future and encouraged Young Thug and Gunna to squash their beef â delivering both music and reconciliation in the same breath.
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A$AP Rocky Confirms âDonât Be Dumbâ Release Date
After years of delays, A$AP Rocky finally locked in a date for Donât Be Dumb, announcing it will arrive January 16, 2026. The long-awaited update gave fans confidence that the album is officially on track for the new year.
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Young Thug Proposes to Mariah The Scientist Onstage
Young Thug stunned a packed crowd by proposing to Mariah The Scientist during a live benefit concert â and she said yes. The moment marked a major personal milestone for the Atlanta rapper after years of legal turmoil, and it quickly became one of the weekâs most talked-about moments.
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Nelly Revives St. Lunatics With Metro Boomin
Nelly announced plans to reunite the St. Lunatics for their first album in 25 years, with Metro Boomin set to executive-produce. The move blends early-2000s St. Louis nostalgia with a modern hitmakerâs touch, sparking excitement across generations.
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Wiz Khalifa Faces Possible Jail Time in Romania
Wiz Khalifa is appealing a Romanian court ruling that upheld a potential jail sentence after he smoked marijuana onstage during a concert. The case highlights how drastically drug laws can vary internationally â and how touring artists can get caught off guard abroad.
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50 Cent Clashes With Maino & Jim Jones Over Diddy Doc
50 Centâs Diddy documentary reignited old New York tensions, with Jim Jones criticizing the project and 50 firing back online. Maino also jumped in, trading jabs with Fif as social media turned the documentary rollout into a full-blown rap feud revival.
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Travis Scott Partners With NASA on STEM Program
Travis Scottâs Cactus Jack Foundation teamed up with NASA to launch a STEM incubator for Houston students. The program culminated in kids presenting engineering projects at the Space Center, showing Travisâ growing commitment to education and community investment.
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Arrest Made in 6ix9ine Home Invasion Case
Authorities arrested a 19-year-old suspect in the armed home invasion that targeted Tekashi 6ix9ineâs Florida residence. The arrest marks a major step toward resolving a case that shocked fans worldwide after the rapperâs mother was held at gunpoint.
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Drake & Kendrick Lamar Headed to Roblox
Universal Music Group struck a deal with Roblox to bring artists like Drake and Kendrick Lamar into the gaming platform through virtual activations and merch. The move reflects hip-hopâs increasing push into gaming as a new frontier for fan engagement.
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MBNel Lays Low After Stockton Shooting
Bay Area rapper MBNel said heâs staying quiet following a deadly mass shooting at a Stockton birthday party he attended. Offering condolences, he vowed not to add speculation while police continue investigating the tragedy.
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Jay-ZâLinked Attorney Files $25M Defamation Suit
Attorney Marcy Croft filed a $25 million lawsuit against Tony Buzbee, alleging a coordinated smear campaign involving false criminal accusations. The case adds another legal wrinkle to the broader fallout surrounding recent Jay-Z-related allegations.
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Megan Thee Stallion Seeks Injunction Against Blogger
Megan Thee Stallionâs legal team requested a permanent injunction against blogger Milagro Gramz, arguing that harassment continued even after a defamation verdict. If granted, the order would bar further negative commentary online.
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Kendrick Lamar & SZA Surprise TDE Christmas Concert
Kendrick Lamar and SZA shocked fans by appearing at TDEâs annual Christmas concert in South Central LA. Their surprise performances turned the free community toy drive into a holiday moment fans wonât forget.
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Wale Reflects on Viral Kai Cenat Snub
Wale admitted he was hurt after streamer Kai Cenat failed to recognize him at the BET Awards, sparking a viral moment. The conversation later evolved into a broader discussion about generational gaps and mutual respect in hip-hop culture.
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âđŸ Thatâs a Wrap
This week showed hip-hop flexing both heart and hustle. From proposals and surprise albums to NASA partnerships and courtroom battles, personal moments collided with industry moves. Peace talks surfaced, rivalries flared, and artists kept finding new ways to expand the cultureâs reach â proof that hip-hop never stands still.