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Outlawz member E.D.I. Mean gave testimony detailing the Tupac Shakur shooting as part of an ongoing murder trial, saying he was horrified by what happened, according to reports from the courtroom. See more

Famous Dex was arrested in Las Vegas on a domestic battery charge, according to Nevada authorities. Details of the alleged incident have not been released. Booking took place this week.

Bodycam footage circulating shows Lul Timm detained by police the night King Von died in Atlanta, according to reports citing the released video. Von was fatally shot on November 6, 2020 outside a hookah lounge. See more

Gunna named a global ambassador and P-Star creative director for Under Armour, per the brand. The role builds on past campaign work and ties into his own fitness initiatives. No word yet on new product or campaign dates.

Trial underway for Kewon White, accused of the 2020 shooting death of Mo3. Prosecutors allege the killing was carried out for Yella Beezy, per court proceedings. Charges are alleged, no verdict yet. Case continues.

Hit-Boy says he does not see himself working with Nas again, citing deeper reasons beyond the music. The two teamed for the Grammy winning King's Disease trilogy and Magic series. See more

Tezzus and diamond* dropped "Hood of Atlanta" on Tuesday, the latest from the pair's ongoing run together. No label or producer credit confirmed yet.

Lil Durk's murder-for-hire trial opened with prosecutors alleging he was consumed with revenge over the killing of Lul Pab. His defense countered that Durk had nothing to do with it. See more

Lil Durk's defense team has named OTF Vonnie as the alleged mastermind behind the plot targeting Quando Rondo, per court filings reported this week. Durk faces charges tied to the alleged 2022 murder for hire plot. See more

Vince Staples has announced a 2027 Australian headline tour, his first solo dates in the country in nearly a decade. Ticket and city details have not been confirmed.

Serayah shared a recorded conversation with Joey Bada$ addressing her allegations of repeated infidelity. The clip, since deleted, had him speaking on the relationship directly. See more

Cooperating witnesses in Lil Durk's federal case reportedly include OTF Jam, per court filings cited by outlets covering the trial. Prosecutors have not detailed his alleged role in full. See more

Gunna held his eighth annual Great Giveaway in South Fulton, Georgia, organizers report. See more

Rick Ross responds after 50 Cent told Apple Music he holds back on releasing music at his age, not wanting to be in the way. Ross says forget your age, unclear if 50 has replied. See more

Busta Rhymes has reportedly settled a $6 million lawsuit brought by a former assistant, per outlet reports. The suit alleged unpaid wages and workplace misconduct. Terms of the settlement have not been disclosed.

Charleston White calling Jay-Z a has-been is like calling the ocean wet and pretending it's an insult. Bro built a whole empire while you were finding new mics to yell into. Sit down.

Rick Ross bringing 50's mother into a sneaker beef is wild even by rap standards. Bro really said drop music, then dropped the lowest blow available. Some lines you just don't cross for a shoe deal.

Max B coming home to opinions on a rap beef that basically ended while he was still locked up. That's like waking up from a nap and immediately picking a Super Bowl winner. Wave God still got range though.

Dre built a legacy on ears, timing, and taste that a machine can't fake, and now he's out here co-signing AI like it's just another sampler. The guy who made the SP-1200 sound holy is telling us not to worry. See more

Drake hopping on Game's Documentary III and everybody immediately mining it for Kendrick shade instead of just enjoying No Brakes. The internet cannot let a west coast link up just be a link up.

50 selling out G-Unit Reebok G6s while Ross doubted him is the most 50 Cent outcome possible. Man collects receipts like Pokemon cards, then flexes the sneaker box on your timeline. Never bet against the trolling.

Jury's seated for Durk's murder for hire trial and opening statements drop next week. This one's not a rollout, it's real life. No jokes here, just watching close.

Blueface really thought he could welcome a new baby and not hear about it from Jaidyn. Bro's timeline is a whole soap opera with ad libs. Some men collect drama like it's a hobby.

A decade of waiting and The Roots finally say Endgame is almost done. Black Thought been rapping circles around everybody on features the whole time like he wasn't even on hiatus. This better not be a soft landing.

Action Bronson designing sneakers now, and honestly the food takes prepared us for this. Two 2811 colorways incoming, one quiet one loud, exactly like his personality. Which one you copping?

Trap Lore Ross getting told to stop doing the police's job outside the Durk trial is wild because half the internet learns its hip hop news from him. Live courtroom commentary is now a job title apparently.

Drake calling 2 Chainz his mentor is wild but I get it, dude been dropping quotables since before Drake had a Grammy. Nothing but love from the No Lie camp still, that record aged like fine cognac.

Kanye going to St. Petersburg for two shows and the Kremlin already fielding questions about a Putin meetup. Man cannot book a tour without turning it into geopolitics.

Fans handing out Free Durk postcards INSIDE the courtroom is the most hip-hop act of devotion and the most reckless legal strategy I've seen this year. Judge wasn't having it, contempt charges on deck now too.

Ebro says 50 torched half of NY's roster with beef. 50 says Ebro's curation killed the culture. Both might be right, that's what makes it juicy. NY hip hop got two villains and zero heroes in this story.