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Texas Hip-Hop Icon DJ Michael Watts Has Passed Away
Houston and the entire state of Texas are mourning the loss of a true cultural giant. Michael “5000” Watts passed away on January 30, 2026, surrounded by loved ones. His passing has left a deep void not only in the music industry, but in the heart of the city he helped shape for decades. From […]
Agent Bow Bow: Sexyy Red Reacts To Claims She Works For The CIA
Sexyy Red may be a lot of things, but an asset to the federal government is not one of them. The If You Want It rapper is once again pushing back against a bizarre conspiracy theory claiming she is an undercover CIA operative. In a series on X, Sexy questioned the rumors directly, writing, “Why […]
Netflix Ends ‘The Vince Staples Show’ After Two Seasons
After two seasons, Netflix has officially pulled the plug on The Vince Staples Show. Due to low viewership, the series will not make it past its sophomore run. Reports indicate that the short-lived series never popped in Netflix’s Weekly Top 10 chart. Viewership also saw a noticeable decline, with season one debuting at 4.6 million […]
Verzuz Announces Mike Will Made-It Vs. Hit-Boy Producer Battle
Verzuz Announces Mike Will Made-It vs. Hit-Boy Producer Battle The platform is set to put Mike Will Made-It against Hit-Boy on Jan. 30, streaming live on Apple Music. Both producers have been responsible for some of the most impactful instrumentals of the past decade. Mike Will’s includes chart-toppers like Rae Sremmurd’s “Black Beatles,” Kendrick Lamar’s […]
Memphis Comedian Whyte Folkz Passes Away In Car Accident
Memphis legend Whyte Folkz has died following a car accident, according to sources.
NBA YoungBoy Shouts Out Donald Trump, Internet Left Confused
NBA YoungBoy recently tipped his hat to Donald Trump during an interview, and the internet has questions… The Louisiana rapper is coming off a strong 2025, releasing his MASA album alongside a successful tour. The title, MASA, doubles as an acronym for “Make America Slime Again.” When asked what the phrase meant to him, Top’s […]
Kay Flock’s Team Shuts Down Rumors Of Stabbing In Prison
New York drill rapper Kay Flock has been behind bars for over a month, and rumors have already begun. Online “detectives” recently claimed that Flock was allegedly stabbed 18 times following a fight. Shortly after the reports surfaced, the Bronx rapper’s attorney, Michael T. Ashley, called cap and shut down any speculation: “I am glad […]
Adin Ross Hits The Panic Button, Allegedly Calls Police On Lil Tjay’s Cousin
Adin Ross is not taking any chances when it comes to his safety or the safety of his friends. The streamer has been feuding with rapper Lil Tjay, which has led him to believe that someone affiliated with the artist could potentially harm him. The Florida native has accused Tjay’s cousin, Bubba Stacks, of sending […]
NBA YoungBoy Has A Concert Documentary On The Way
NBA YoungBoy has been quietly working on a documentary throughout the MASA Tour. The film is set to be directed by Nico Ballestros and distributed by Foundation Media Partners. Ballestros previously directed Kanye West’s In Whose Name? documentary. In addition to behind-the-scenes concert footage, the project will explore YoungBoy’s influence on the new wave of […]
‘Live Wire’ Featuring Rain910
On the newest episode of Live Wire, we sat down with Rain910. The North Carolina rapper linked up with The Morning Hustle host Lore’l to break down his two new records, “Gimmie That” and “Let It Rain.” On “Gimmie That,” Rain tapped into his inner “Big Pimpin’” energy, explaining that the record is a homage […]
Lil Uzi Vert Drops ‘What You Saying,’ Shoots To No. 1 Spot On Billboards
The wait is over as Lil Uzi Vert feeds the streets with a new record titled “What You Saying.” His new track wasted no time climbing the charts, landing at No.1 on Billboard’s Hot Rap Songs chart. The milestone marks Vert’s third No. 1 on the chart. The XO Tour Life rapper taps into his […]
14 Artists You’ll Be A Fan Of By The End Of 2026
As we kick off the new year, it’s only right that Hip-Hop Wired brings you our annual list of artists to keep on your radar.
