Category: Hip Hop

Chaos.

November 17th, 2025 marked the final appearance of the “Greatest of All Time,” John Cena, on WWE Raw. Madison Square Garden was electric, packed with celebrities, athletes, and Hip-Hop legends. The New York Giants, the Philadelphia Eagles, AZ, Cormega, Lil Yachty, comedian Eric Andre and even playwright Lin-Manuel Miranda were in attendance for what instantly became a historic night.

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Cena Opens the Show — and the Fight Breaks Out Fast

Cena, now the Intercontinental Champion, kicked off the night with his final New York speech. But “Dirty” Dominik Mysterio interrupted, demanding a Survivor Series PLE rematch for the title he lost last week. Before Cena could respond, Finn Bálor and JD McDonagh ran down to back Dom up.

That’s when Sheamus and Dominik’s father, Rey Mysterio, hit the ring to even the odds. Cena suggested a six-man tag on the spot, and MSG exploded. The match was filled with nostalgia, big moments, and all the emotion that comes with Cena’s final run. His team pulled out the win, giving New York one last classic Cena victory.

Solo Sikoa vs. a Mystery Opponent — and a Major Surprise

Next up was a qualifying match for Cena’s “Last Time Is Now” tournament. Solo Sikoa, accompanied by his cousin Hikuleo of the new My Family Tree faction, awaited a mystery opponent. Rumors swirled: Edge? Chris Jericho?

The crowd went crazy when the surprise opponent turned out to be Dolph Ziggler.

Ziggler showed flashes of why fans loved him for so many years, but Solo ultimately overpowered him and advanced to the next round.

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Women’s War Games Takes Shape: Charlotte Flair Makes a Huge Decision

Survivor Series War Games is around the corner, and the women’s division still needed to complete one of the five-woman teams. Alexa Bliss, Iyo Sky, and Rhea Ripley were searching for their final teammate to face the Kabuki Warriors (Asuka and Kairi Sane), Nia Jax, Lash Legend, and a mystery fifth member.

Alexa came out alone to plead one last time for Charlotte Flair’s help. Before she finished, Asuka, Kairi, Lash Legend, and Nia Jax surrounded the ring. The beatdown was coming fast—until Rhea and Iyo hit the ring to save her. Still outnumbered, they braced for impact…

And then Charlotte Flair’s music hit.

Charlotte stormed down with a kendo stick and cleared the ring. She officially joined War Games, bringing the team to four. The only question left: Who will be the fifth woman?

Maxxine Dupri Wins Gold With a Shocking Assist

The Women’s Intercontinental Championship match saw Becky Lynch defending against Maxxine Dupri, who has quietly become a people’s favorite. Their previous two matches were split, making this the deciding showdown.

Maxxine looked incredible, showing just how far her training has taken her. But Becky regained control—until AJ Lee’s music hit and blew the roof off MSG. The distraction allowed Maxxine to land a top-rope splash for the upset win.

Becky was furious. AJ smiled. This feud is just heating up.

Gunther vs. Je’Von Evans — As Brutal as Expected

The second Cena tournament qualifier matched NXT’s young OG Je’Von Evans against the Ring General, Gunther. Fans were hyped—Je’Von has become one of the most beloved high-flyers in WWE.

The match was painful to watch. Gunther’s chops echoed like thunder across the arena. Every one felt like it shook the building. Je’Von got his moments in, including a few of his signature moves, but Gunther grounded him and forced him to submit with a choke-out finish. Gunther moves on.

A War Games Brawl Erupts: Brock Lesnar Returns and So Does Roman Reigns

The final segment featured Paul Heyman and The Vision—Bron Breakker, Bronson Reed, Logan Paul, and Drew McIntyre—running their mouths ahead of War Games. They still had one mystery member.

CM Punk interrupted, backed by Jey and Jimmy Uso coming through the crowd and WWE Champion Cody Rhodes.

A wild brawl broke out.

Then Brock Lesnar’s music hit.
MSG shook once again. Brock was revealed as The Vision’s fifth member.

And just when it looked like the babyfaces were done…

The Tribal Chief returned. Roman Reigns hit the ring and dropped Brock with a Superman Punch.

War Games is now set:

CM Punk, Cody Rhodes, Jey Uso, Jimmy Uso, and Roman Reigns
vs.
Bron Breakker, Bronson Reed, Logan Paul, Drew McIntyre, and Brock Lesnar

An instant classic in the making.

A Perfect Sendoff for the GOAT

Thank you to WWE and Netflix for delivering an unforgettable night and a monumental farewell for John Cena. The Last Time Is Now, and if this show was any indication, we’re in for an emotional, explosive final stretch.

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Drake dug up old drama and new noise after liking a spicy Instagram comment that called Sexyy Red a “Serena Williams upgrade” on a post featuring the two of them.

The Toronto rapper dropped a tennis-themed photoset with the “Pound Town” rapper on Monday, captioning it, “I said tennis lesson she said where’s the bracelet or the necklace.”

Cute, right? But things got messy in the comments when someone wrote, “Serena Williams upgrade” and Drake hit that like button without hesitation.

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If you’re not familiar, Serena Williams and Drake had a thing going on from around 2011 to 2015.

He was popping up courtside at her matches, and while they never officially confirmed anything, it was pretty clear something was going on.

Their situationship didn’t end on the smoothest note. Drake’s been throwing shade ever since.

Back in 2022, he name-dropped Serena and her husband Alexis Ohanian in his track “Middle of the Ocean,” calling Ohanian a “groupie” and implying Serena downgraded.

Serena didn’t clap back directly, but she did make a subliminal move during Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl halftime show.

She popped up during the “Not Like Us” segment, the same track that took aim at Drake. She later told folks the appearance was about “Compton pride,” not personal beef, saying it was “not intended” to be about her ex.

Their history even dragged in Common, who admitted back in 2014 that his 2012 beef with Drake was over Serena.

“At that time, I think it was the Drake-Serena situation,” he said. “I didn’t know what was going on with that. And I ain’t know if he was throwing shots at me.”

Now Drake’s out here liking comments that pit his current collab partner against one of the greatest athletes alive. Whether it’s petty or personal, it’s clear that whatever happened between him and Serena still lingers.

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6ix9ine asked a federal judge to delay his sentencing and let him relocate his family after four masked gunmen invaded his Florida home and held his 60-year-old mother at gunpoint.

The rapper’s lawyer, Lance Lazzaro, filed a letter with U.S. District Judge Paul A. Engelmayer on November 18 requesting an adjournment of 6ix9ine’s sentencing, which had been set for November 20, 2025, in Manhattan federal court.

The filing states that 6ix9ine, whose real name is Daniel Hernandez, is seeking to relocate his family for safety and that the proposed relocation “is subject to approval from the Probation Department.”

“The reason for this request is that Mr. Hernandez was the victim of a home invasion on Sunday, November 16. Four masked men entered his home and held his mother at gunpoint while several items were taken from his home,” Lazzaro wrote.

Lazzaro also told the judge that federal prosecutors consented to the request. “My office has been in contact with AUSA Jonathan Rebold, and he consents to this request,” the attorney wrote.

The break-in occurred at 6ix9ine’s Lake Worth home, where he has been living under supervised release.

According to law enforcement, four armed suspects entered through the garage, restrained his mother outside and ransacked the property for valuables before fleeing.

Authorities confirmed the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office responded to the scene and opened an investigation. No arrests have been announced.

The letter marks the latest development in 6ix9ine’s ongoing legal troubles.

He has been under court supervision since pleading guilty in 2019 to racketeering and weapons charges and cooperating with the government’s case against the Nine Trey Gangsta Bloods.

His cooperation earned him a reduced sentence, but he has since faced several probation violations and public altercations that put him back under federal scrutiny.

Judge Engelmayer has not yet ruled on the adjournment request. If granted, sentencing would move from November 20 to sometime in January.

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Zola was arrested in Le Pin, Seine-et-Marne, after police say the French Hip-Hop artist and three others kidnapped and violently beat a 19-year-old fan who approached the rapper’s home asking for a photo.

The 26-year-old performer, born Aurélien N’Zuzi Zola, is accused of orchestrating a disturbing two-hour attack that allegedly included beatings, threats with firearms and humiliation inside his residence.

According to Le Parisien, the victim was stripped, forced to watch his clothes burn, beaten and had a gun shoved in his mouth before being taken to the basement, where assailants allegedly fired “bursts of gunfire from a long gun very close to him.”

Authorities in Meaux charged Zola and his associates with kidnapping and aggravated assault with a weapon. The investigation is ongoing as police continue to collect evidence.

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The incident reportedly began when the teenager arrived at Zola’s home hoping for a quick photo.

Instead, the “Amber” rapper allegedly emerged with a group of masked and armed men. The teen ran, but was chased down, captured and dragged back to the property while his friends got away.

Once inside, the violence escalated. The attackers allegedly forced the teen to undress, burned his clothes and beat him. A handgun was reportedly placed in his mouth.

Later, he was taken to the basement, where the group allegedly fired close-range gunshots near him. Before releasing him, they allegedly stole his phone and bank card.

The group then walked the victim back to his car, which had been vandalized, tires slashed, mirrors broken. According to Le Parisien, the group threatened to kill him if he contacted authorities.

The victim fled to nearby relatives before reporting the incident to police.

Zola, who rose to fame in 2016 and gained mainstream success with his debut album Cicatrices in 2019, has built a massive online following with more than 2 million social media followers.

His 2022 single “Amber” topped the French charts and helped cement his status as a rising star in the country’s Hip-Hop scene.

He recently collaborated with fellow rapper Koba LaD on the 2024 album Frères ennemis, which debuted at number one in France.

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Busta Rhymes will bring Hip-Hop energy to Midtown Manhattan as he joins a star-studded lineup of performers at the 99th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, airing live on NBC and streaming on Peacock the morning of November 27.

The Hip-Hop legend will take to the streets of New York City alongside fellow genre heavyweights Lil Jon and Teyana Taylor in one of the parade’s most music-packed editions yet.

Ciara, who’s no stranger to delivering high-energy performances, is also confirmed to appear, adding more star power to the event’s musical roster.

This year’s parade will showcase a wide range of artists across genres, but the inclusion of multiple Hip-Hop acts signals a strong spotlight on the culture’s continued mainstream presence.

The annual holiday tradition, now in its 99th year, will feature more than 5,000 volunteers, 34 balloons, 28 floats, and 11 marching bands.

While Cynthia Erivo will open the show with a theatrical performance in front of Macy’s Herald Square, the Hip-Hop contingent is expected to bring a different kind of rhythm to the streets.

The full lineup also includes Shaggy, Jewel, Foreigner, Debbie Gibson, Gavin DeGraw, Mickey Guyton, Taylor Momsen, Darlene Love, and Calum Scott, alongside K-pop trio EJAE, Audrey Nuna and REI AMI from Netflix’s KPop Demon Hunters.

Broadway will also be represented with performances from Buena Vista Social Club and the always-synchronized Radio City Rockettes.

The parade comes just days before the release of Wicked: Part One, starring Erivo and Ariana Grande, and amid Erivo’s promotional push for her book Simply More: A Book for Anyone Who Has Been Told They’re Too Much. She is also preparing for a 2026 stage role in Dracula on London’s West End.

The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade will broadcast live from New York City on November 27, starting at 8:30 A.M. Eastern.

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D4vd faces scrutiny from law enforcement officials who now consider him a primary suspect in the death of teenager Celeste Rivas, whose decomposed remains were discovered inside his abandoned Tesla vehicle.

Authorities are treating the case as a homicide investigation despite pending toxicology results from the Medical Examiner’s office, according to law enforcement sources with direct knowledge of the probe who spoke exclusively to TMZ.

The investigation has uncovered disturbing details about the musician’s activities during spring 2025, when sources claim he made a mysterious overnight journey to a remote location in Santa Barbara County, where he remained for several hours.

The significance of this trip and its connection to the ongoing probe remains unclear.

Celeste’s body was found severely decomposed inside a plastic bag in the front trunk of the Tesla after the vehicle was towed to an impound lot in early September.

The 15-year-old’s remains showed evidence of dismemberment, with investigators believing the manner of the body’s condition suggests multiple people were involved in the crime.

D4vdr had been residing in a Hollywood Hills rental property that became the subject of a police search for blood evidence. His Tesla was discovered abandoned on a nearby street before being impounded, leading to the grisly discovery.

No photographs or video footage of Celeste have surfaced since September 2024, raising additional questions about the timeline of events leading to her death.

LAPD officials confirmed Monday they are not close to making an arrest in the case, while the investigation continues to unfold. The department has not identified any additional suspects beyond D4vd at this time.

The artist’s representatives have not responded to requests for comment regarding the allegations.

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Moneybagg Yo brought holiday relief and full shopping bags to Memphis this week by hosting a large-scale food giveaway just days before Thanksgiving.

Teaming up with his mother’s nonprofit and local rapper IME Casino, the Hip-Hop artist helped distribute turkeys and groceries to residents facing rising food costs.

The event unfolded on Monday in the parking lot of the former Crystal Palace skating rink on South Third Street in Southwest Memphis. Cars stretched down the block as dozens of families waited to collect Thanksgiving staples and household essentials.

The giveaway was organized in partnership with the Larger Than L.I.F.E. Foundation, led by Moneybagg Yo’s mother, and supported by IME Casino.

The goal was to provide timely assistance to families struggling to afford basic needs during the holiday season.

The Memphis native, known for his relentless output and independent grind, has long used his platform to support his hometown. While he’s made waves in the Hip-Hop world with consistent releases, his community work remains central to his identity.

This isn’t the first time Moneybagg Yo has stepped in to help.

Over the years, he’s launched several outreach efforts to uplift Memphis neighborhoods, especially during times of economic strain.

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Megan Thee Stallion launched her defamation case in a Florida federal courtroom this week, accusing Milagro Gramz of spreading false claims, boosting a fake pornographic video and aligning with Tory Lanez to damage her reputation and career.

The trial opened with Milagro Gramz taking the stand as the first witness. Her first defense? She believed the explicit video she shared of Megan was authentic, according to Megan Cunifh, who is covering the trial.

That claim could carry legal consequences. Under Florida law, distributing sexually explicit content of a real person without their consent, commonly referred to as “revenge p###,” can trigger both civil and criminal penalties, especially if the content is not digitally altered.

Though Milagro’s defense hinges on her belief that the video was real, that admission may not protect her from liability.

Milagro’s defense to the claim that she shared a digitally altered sexual depiction of Megan is that she thought the totally obscene video, which Megan’s lawyer played in full in her opening statement, was real.

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John O’Sullivan played audio of the gunshots from the 2020 shooting involving Tory Lanez, then told jurors that Milagro saw the incident as “her shot at the spotlight.”

Milagro’s attorney, Jeremy McLymont, argued she simply called Megan a liar “because Megan lied.”

The defamation lawsuit, filed in October 2024, alleges that Milagro orchestrated a targeted social media campaign that disseminated falsehoods about the rapper’s testimony in the criminal trial against Lanez.

Megan’s legal team claims the harassment campaign cost her major business deals, including a brand partnership with Google, and forced her to step back from public engagements due to the emotional toll.

“These were career-amplifying opportunities that were available to Ms. Pete, but she could not capitalize on, as she was unable to be fully present in her career due to the ongoing campaign of harassment that persisted for years,” a memorandum submitted to the court stated.

The filings also allege that Lanez and his father, Sonstar Peterson, financially supported Milagro’s efforts to spread misinformation about the case, even after Tory Lanez’s conviction.

The court previously ruled that Milagro cannot claim journalistic protections under the First Amendment.

In livestreams, she admitted, “I did not tell anybody I was a reporter… I ain’t never told you I went to school for journalism… You don’t need to be a journalist to give an opinion.”

That admission, according to the judge, disqualified her from protections typically granted to working reporters. Megan’s legal team also secured sanctions against her for deleting evidence and failing to comply with discovery orders.

Milagro Gramz has denied all allegations and any coordination with Lanez.

The trial is expected to continue throughout the week and conclude on Wednesday, pending testimony from both parties and expert witnesses.

The jury will determine whether Gramz’s actions meet the legal standard for defamation and if Megan should be awarded damages.

Tory Lanez, who was convicted in 2022 of shooting Megan in the foot, is currently serving a 10-year sentence. His appeal was recently denied.

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President Donald Trump pointed fingers at Kanye West for orchestrating the infamous 2022 Mar-a-Lago dinner that included white nationalist Nick Fuentes.

Trump defended the controversial gathering while addressing mounting Republican backlash over Tucker Carlson’s recent interview with the extremist figure.

Speaking to reporters at Palm Beach International Airport Sunday night, the President awkwardly referred to the Chicago rapper initially as “somebody” before identifying him as the person responsible for bringing Fuentes to his Florida estate.

“I didn’t know he was coming, and he was with, as you know, somebody, Kanye. And Kanye asked if he could have dinner, and he brought Nick. I didn’t know Nick at the time. And he did. He came along with a few other people. He brought a few people with him. Meeting people, talking to people, for somebody like Tucker, that’s what they do, you know? People are controversial. Some are. Some aren’t. I’m not controversial, so I like it that way,” Trump stated.

The comments came as Trump defended Tucker Carlson’s decision to platform Fuentes on “The Tucker Carlson Show,” an interview that has created deep divisions within conservative circles and sparked fierce criticism from Republican leaders.

Carlson’s October 27 podcast episode featured a friendly two-hour conversation with Fuentes, during which the white nationalist promoted antisemitic conspiracy theories and suggested that “organized Jewry in America” posed challenges to national unity.

The interview allowed Fuentes to spread his extremist views largely unchallenged, drawing condemnation from prominent Republicans, including Senator Lindsey Graham, who declared himself part of the “Hitler-sucks wing of the Republican Party.”

The fallout extended beyond political circles into Hollywood, where actress Dasha Nekrasova faced severe professional consequences for her own interview with Fuentes.

The “Succession” star was dropped by talent agency Gersh and removed from the psychological thriller “Iconoclast” after hosting Fuentes on her “Red Scare” podcast in October.

The controversy has reignited discussions about antisemitism within conservative ranks, with Jewish leaders expressing concern about the normalization of extremist rhetoric.

Amy Spitalnick of the Jewish Council for Public Affairs emphasized the need for “moral clarity and courage to name this normalization of antisemitism wherever it exists.”

Fuentes, who leads the antisemitic “Groyper” movement, has built his platform on Holocaust denial, white nationalist ideology and degrading rhetoric about women.

His appearance on mainstream conservative platforms has drawn criticism for legitimizing extremist viewpoints.

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6ix9ine threw wads of money into the air and hurled insults at masked gunmen just hours after they stormed his South Florida home and held his 60-year-old mother hostage during a daytime burglary.

“I’m on house arrest. I’ve been on house arrest I think everyone in America and everyone across the world knows that I’m on house arrest,” 6ix9ine said in a video posted after the incident. “Yesterday they allowed me to leave for work. People I guess saw that I was on live stream with Jack Doherty. They took that opportunity to f###### do some p#### s###. It’s me. So I get it. The rules are different for me.”

The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office confirmed that four armed men broke into his Lake Worth residence Saturday through the garage, restrained his mother and searched the home for valuables.

Authorities said the suspects fled before deputies arrived, leaving no physical injuries but a deeply shaken victim. The incident is being investigated, with detectives reviewing neighborhood surveillance footage and speaking with potential witnesses.

“If it was f###### your favorite artist your favorite actor and that was done, they don’t get no cool points for that,” 6ix9ine fumed. “My mom is 60 years old. Y’all know I’m supposed to come home. Y’all know I’m home all the time. I’m on house arrest. So y’all take the opportunity that I’m not home. That’s p#### s###. That’s wack. Get no cool points for that. I don’t think nobody respects that s###.”

Law enforcement believes the suspects may have had prior knowledge of the home’s layout and the rapper’s schedule, suggesting the robbery may have been premeditated.

The fact that the incident occurred during daylight hours has raised further concerns about his security setup.

The 28-year-old rapper has been embroiled in several legal battles since cooperating with the government and testifying against members of the Nine Trey Gangsters in 2019, in exchange for a reduced sentence.

However, 6ix9ine has had frequent run-ins. He was assaulted by three men, including the leader of the West Palm Beach branch of the Latin Kings, at a gym in West Palm Beach, Florida.

He sued LA Fitness for $1 million, alleging negligence and failing to provide adequate security. He also said that staff didn’t follow proper protocols, including calling the police.

The rapper is also about to be sentenced to possible jail time over drug possession charges, failure to attend court-ordered treatment programs and assaulting a man who was taunting him at a mall.

As of Monday (November 17), no arrests had been made in connection with the home invasion. The sheriff’s office is asking anyone with information to come forward.

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